Results: Programs and Services:
Provided thousands of families with early education, family strengthening, and clinical services.
Reached hundreds of students with The Lisa Project, an immersive program educating youth on recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Outcomes Achieved:
Met or exceeded goals for Family Intervention, Family Intervention Expansion, Respite Care, and Safety Net programs over the past two years.
Strengthened families through trauma-informed support, reducing risks of child abuse and neglect.
Community Engagement:
Hosted impactful awareness campaigns and events like the Ducky Derby and Child Abuse Prevention Symposium.
Partnered with organizations like CASA, TAY and Suicide Prevention to expand resources for children and youth.
Financial Accountability:
Maintained robust fiscal management
These results reflect CAPC’s commitment to protecting children, empowering families, and creating a safer community.
Target demographics: protect children and strength families
Direct beneficiaries per year: 17,940 families
Geographic areas served: San Joaquin County, CA
Programs: The Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) creates significant impact through its wide range of programs, including:
Early Education Services
Preschool Programs: Providing state-subsidized and Head Start programs to over 1,000 children aged 3-5, ensuring access to high-quality early learning environments that promote brain development and reduce the achievement gap.
Infant & Toddler Care: Serving children 0-2 years old in licensed facilities with a focus on healthy attachment development and individual care.
Home-Based Child Development Programs: Using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum to support parents as their child's first teacher, enhancing attachment and learning.
Behavior Modification Services: Offering behavioral support, Kindermusik classes, and parenting techniques to improve child behavior and family dynamics.
Crisis/Respite Care: Providing no-cost, short-term care for children to support families in emergencies or while accessing treatment or resources.
Family Strengthening Services
Family Intervention Programs: Offering case management and parenting support to strengthen families and prevent child welfare involvement.
Parent Café: Hosting free, supportive groups to guide parents in building protective factors and leadership skills.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Training volunteers to mentor and advocate for foster youth, improving their outcomes and well-being.
Family Finding Program: Connecting foster youth with lifelong supportive relationships.
Home Visitation Programs: Supporting families with young children to enhance development and access vital resources.
Project HOME: Conducting outreach to unhoused families, providing resources to stabilize and support them.
Clinical Services
Children’s Outpatient Mental Health: Offering therapy for children ages 0-18, focusing on attachment-based strategies to strengthen family relationships and reduce abuse risk.
Adult Outpatient Mental Health: Addressing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in parents, breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma.
School-Based Mental Health: Providing psycho-education and skills-based groups to improve academic performance and reduce behavioral risks in K-12 students.
Community Awareness and Education
Raising awareness about child abuse prevention through initiatives like The Lisa Project and providing training on trauma-informed care.
These programs are designed to prevent child abuse, heal trauma, and empower families with the tools and resources they need to create safe, nurturing environments for children.
