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**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…

Feb 2024

February 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

Our February 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Honoring a Decade of Excellence 2023 Impact Parenting Tip: The Important of Time-Ins 3rd Annual Play Like a Kid Registration is Open Read our February 2024 CAPA Connections issue here Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social…

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January 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

Our January 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live and has a new look! We are excited for a new year filled with inspiring hope and healing for children and adults in our community. A primary goal for this year is to share more stories from our staff, leadership, and the individuals we serve. Our team…

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Play Like a Kid!

When is the last time you PLAYED like a KID?! Team Registration is NOW OPEN for our second annual Play Like a Kid Field Day FUNdraiser! Bring your office/department out for a fun team building exercise to support CAPA and help keep kids safe from abuse and neglect. Register today on our events page!

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Show Your Support

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! This month, reach out to CAPA for a Blue Ribbon window decal (suggested donation $25). By displaying a Blue Ribbon in your office or business window, you proudly show your commitment to ending child abuse and neglect in our community. Check out our events page for more way…

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Get Ready: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!

Join us during the month of April to help spread awareness and raise support during National Child Abuse Prevention Month! Check out our Events page to learn more about upcoming activities like Wear Blue Day and Charity HAMBingo at Hamburger Mary’s, Play Like a Kid Field Day, and other ways to help today and all…

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2022 Annual Report

Last year, 339 individuals received 8,631 hours of counseling and crisis support at CAPA and 39 new families with young children benefited from family support and home-visiting services. Further, over 1,300 people participated in our prevention education and outreach programming. Download our full annual report below to see CAPA’s impact numbers and details from 2022.…

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Save the Date!

CAPA will host the 2nd annual fun-filled, competitive team event – Play Like a Kid! Field Day FUNdraiser on June 9, 2023. Teams of five will again be competing in 10 rounds of silly field day games accompanied by on-site team photos, take-home swag bag, lunch (provided), ice cream, LOTS more shade, and more! Sponsorship…

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2022 Baskets of Hope

CAPA is once again making plans to bring a little hope and joy to children and families this winter. Can you help? CAPA knows that families are able to do their best when they feel supported. What started many years ago as stockings for children, has evolved into a robust fun-filled basket collection drive that…