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Free Fun in Kansas City

  Keeping kids busy during the summer can be challenging, but it’s a great time to build connections and make memories together! Here are some fun free activities in Kansas City, including incredible museums, nature adventures, and opportunities to get creative. Check out the full post on our Instagram or Facebook. Kaleidoscope Kauffman Memorial Gardens…

Jul 2024

July 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

Our July 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Welcoming new staff Practical tips for building a summer routine Play Like a Kid! recap and photo gallery Community partnership highlight: Independence Uncorked Wine Festival … and more! Read our July 2024 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up to date on…

A young girl and a young boy are seen happily folding and sorting laundry together in a bright, well-lit room. The girl, wearing a yellow striped long-sleeve shirt and green leggings, is placing folded towels into a large gray laundry hamper. The boy, dressed in a plaid shirt and dark pants, is holding a stack of green towels with white stars. Both children are smiling, indicating they are enjoying the chore. The room is tidy, with a light-colored carpet and furniture in the background.

Summertime Structure

Five Practical Tips to Balance Fun and Routine This Summer Summertime often brings fun activities like days by the pool, grilling outside, a trip to a local museum or zoo, afternoons at the park, or even family vacations. However, it’s not uncommon for the novelty of a laid-back, anything-goes summer to begin to wear off sometime…

A collage of photos from the "Play Like a Kid! 2024" event shows adults engaging in various outdoor activities, including a three-legged race, group exercises, and team photos. Participants are smiling and having fun, wearing colorful outfits and event-themed T-shirts. The central image features a banner with cartoon children and the event's name and year. The event appears to be well-attended, with tents and an audience visible in the background.

Play Like a Kid! 2024 Recap

This year’s Play Like a Kid! Field Day FUNdraiser was the best one yet!  The weather was perfect, the company was excellent, and it’s safe to say we all had a good time! It’s one of our favorite days of the year, and we’re already excitedly discussing ways to make next year even better. We…

A timeline outlining the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives from November 2020 to September 2024. Timeline Details: Nov. 2020: 3-part DEIB training for staff and interns Dec. 2020: DEIB training for board ...: Hiatus due to COVID Feb. 2023: DEIB journey re-launch Mar. 2023: First retreat Apr. 2023: DEIB committee formed Sept. 2023: Second retreat Oct. 2023: Committee drafted DEIB Statement Feb. 2024: Teams begin chart of work Sep. 2024: Third retreat

DEIB Update

We’re dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). To break it down, diversity is about celebrating and representing our differences; equity is making sure everyone has what they need to succeed; inclusion ensures everyone’s voice is heard; and belonging, the ultimate goal, is creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, respected, and…

Jun 2024

June 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

Our June 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Message from Interim President and CEO, Dr. Kristina Jones 3rd Annual Play Like a Kid Sponsors and Raffle CAPA DEIB Update Program Spotlight: School-Based Social Emotional Learning Class Graduation … and more! Read our June 2024 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay…

Leadership Transition

A Letter from CAPA’s Board President Dear CAPA Community, It is with gratitude and optimism that I announce a leadership transition at the Child Abuse Prevention Association. After ten years of exceptional stewardship and vision, our esteemed President and CEO, Rochelle Parker, will transition to another organization in June. Under Rochelle’s leadership, CAPA’s revenue increased by…

May 2024

May 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

Our May 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: 3rd Annual Play Like a Kid Preview Self-Care Tip: Mental Health Awareness Month Staff Spotlight: Celebrating two staff with 20+ years of service Child Abuse Prevention Month Recap … and more! Read our May 2024 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up…

**Alt text:** "CAPA's Impact in 2023" infographic by the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA). **Counseling:** - 325 individuals served - 14,487 hours of counseling - 94% of counseling clients demonstrated progress toward one or more of their therapeutic goals **Family Support:** - 389 total visits - 39 families served - 92% of participating families demonstrated increased resilience and family function **Community Education:** - 1,100+ people served - 481+ hours of education - Including: - 84 outreach events - 186 hours of outreach - 40 mandated reporters trained - More than 269 children, adults, and professionals participated in structured Prevention Education curricula - 184 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) students received 147 hours of education - 45 Parenting Skills Training (PST) participants received 148 hours of education with 100% agreeing their parenting skills and understanding of child development increased At the bottom, the URL "capacares.org" is displayed.

CAPA’s Impact in 2023

A Year of Helping and Healing Here’s how we made a difference in 2023. Counseling Services We provided 325 people with 14,487 hours of counseling. It’s great to know that 94 percent of them made progress toward their goals. Family Support We visited 39 families a total of 389 times, and 92 percent of these…

Apr 2024

April 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

Our April 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month Event Listing Activity Tutorial: Spring Pot Painting Volunteer Appreciation Staff Spotlight: Home Visiting Heroes … and more! Read our April 2024 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on…