capc – Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County

Thank you to the Exchange Club of SRV for supporting April, Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month at Lunardi’s in Danville. You make a difference!

April 2023 newsletter

April 5, 2023 Uncategorized

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Nurturing Parenting classes’ schedule

January 12, 2023 Uncategorized

June 2022 newsletter: Happy Pride Month

June 9, 2022 Uncategorized

May 2022 newsletter #2

May 26, 2022 Uncategorized

Dear Friends of CAPC There cannot be a more helpless feeling than that of a parent learning that their child has been senselessly taken from them in a school shooting. […]

Videos luncheon

April 15, 2022 Uncategorized

Bullying Childhelp video

https://vimeo.com/184869611

Thank you Supervisor Candace Anderson , Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer, Kristin Connelly President , Acalanes Union High School District Board , Meredith Meade and Suzy Pak , Lafayette School District […]

April newsletter 2022

April 5, 2022 Uncategorized

March newsletter 2022

March 8, 2022 Uncategorized

Dear Friends of CAPC: March is National Social Worker Appreciation Month. A Social Worker is a change warrior that evokes ferocity, passion, and empathy in order to create significant positive change […]

February Newsletter

February 2, 2022 Uncategorized

February is Black History Month: Black History Month, celebrated in February each year, is a time to recognize the central role African Americans have played in U.S. history and to […]

Community report 2020-2021

December 19, 2021 Uncategorized

October 2021 newsletter

October 27, 2021 Uncategorized

Strengthening Families Using a Racial Equity Lens

Uncategorized

Please join the Greater Bay Area CAPC Coalition for this free seminar on addressing racial disparities in the child welfare system.

Requiring kids to mask against COVID-19 is not child abuse

September 9, 2021 Uncategorized

To read the article click here

Fall 2021 newsletter

September 7, 2021 All News

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Share the Spirit

December 18, 2020 Uncategorized

In a year filled with unprecedented challenges, CAPC has been supporting at-risk families throughout Contra Costa County. One of our many successes was a dad in CAPC’s Parent Partner Program. […]

Educate, inspire, and support. Monthly Speaker Series

October 28, 2020 Uncategorized

September 2020 Newsletter

September 21, 2020 Uncategorized

September 2020 newsletter Click for more information:https://conta.cc/2ROdmAF.#Follow #Followus #Followme #CAPC #Childabuseprevention #Kids

CAPC is featured in the Summer 2020 issue of the Resource Families Newsletter.

July 2, 2020 Uncategorized

Thank you from ACAPC!

June 16, 2020 Uncategorized

Dear Supporters:Just a quick note to say how much we appreciate your support of the Child Abuse Prevention Council and our Caps for CAPC campaign! With your help, we were […]

ACAPC Newsletter

June 1, 2020 ACAPC, All News, Newsletter, Press Release

Caps for CAPC & summer fundraising. Click for more information: https://conta.cc/2Mmsz9n

Child Abuse Reports Plummeted During Pandemic, And That’s Not A Good Thing

May 29, 2020 Uncategorized

NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit compiled data from the region’s four largest counties showing calls to child abuse hotlines have dropped dramatically since mid-March. Brannin Dorsey remembers the day when […]

The Financial Impacts of Child Abuse

May 13, 2020 Uncategorized

The cumulative financial impact to Contra Costa County for the 815 verified survivors of maltreatment in2019 is $372,000,000. Though these costs are accrued over the course of the victim’s life, […]

Graduation, COVID-19 compliant

April 15, 2020 Uncategorized

ACAPC Luncheon : Rescheduled to 10.8.20

March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

Dear Friends of the Auxiliary of the Child Abuse Prevention Council (ACAPC):The Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is doing its part to follow the guidelines set by the Contra Costa County Department […]

THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE

February 4, 2020 Uncategorized

The cumulative financial impact to the Contra Costa community for the 807 verified child victims last year is $258.9M. Though these costs are accrued over the course of the victim’s […]

Soul on the Green 2019

August 26, 2019 Uncategorized

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported The Child Abuse Prevention Council’s Soul on the Green annual fundraiser. The fundraiser was a big success and we are grateful for […]

15TH ANNUAL BENEFIT LUNCHEON

February 25, 2019 Uncategorized

Tickets here

Tax Season

February 13, 2019 Uncategorized

It’s tax season again and there is a way to help qualifying filers file their taxes for free! Attached is more information about the program and what to bring to […]

How Governor Gavin Newsom’s Plan To Identify Early Childhood Trauma In Kids Might Make Healthier, Smarter Students–

January 15, 2019 Uncategorized

Nurse Wendie Skala worked with teens who were victims of street violence — and she always felt she was getting to them too late. Eventually, she learned about something called […]

Thank you!

January 14, 2019 Uncategorized

Thank you to all the generous donors who gave to CAPC during the holiday season. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful new year. Your donation truly made a difference […]

#GivingTuesday

November 15, 2018 Uncategorized

Child Abuse Prevention Council Receives Thanks For Giving Holiday Program Grant from The Rite Aid Foundation This season of giving, CAPC is receiving a special gift from The Rite Aid Foundation to […]

September Newsletter

September 12, 2018 Uncategorized

Soul on the Green 2018

September 10, 2018 Uncategorized

Our SOTG fundraiser this past Saturday was a HUGE success! Our attendees had a ton of fun while fundraising for our child abuse prevention programs! THANK YOU for your support!! […]

Contra Costa Board of Supervisors

May 9, 2018 All News

Thank you to the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors for your support of National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month.

The Economics of Child Abuse 2018 Study Released

April 10, 2018 All News, Press Release, Report

THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE The cumulative financial impact to the Contra Costa community for the 807 verified child victims last year is $258.9M. Though these costs are accrued […]

Raising the Flag to End Child Abuse

April 5, 2018 All News, Article, In the Media

Mark Your Calendars! You’re invited to…

March 27, 2018 Event

The 5th Annual Soul on the Green Community Event Car Show Date: September 8, 2018 Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Road, […]

Donations

March 8, 2018 All News

Thank you to the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Child Abuse Prevention fund for your on going support. Your grant will help parents get the support they need to break they […]

Kristen’s story

March 6, 2018 Article

“The foundation of our agency’s Speak Up Be Safe child safety program came from Cunnane’s story” Carol Carrillo. To read Cunnane’s story click here #Metoo #Speakup #Speakupbesafe

Report: Infants account for majority of Contra Costa child deaths

March 5, 2018 Article, Report

The East Bay Times published an article on a recent report about children’s deaths. Dr. Carpenter, a member of our board of directors and one of the authors of the […]

14th Annual “It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child” Luncheon

January 17, 2018 All News, Event, In the Media

Please join us for the 14th Annual “It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child” Luncheon benefiting the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County by The Auxiliary of the […]

Happy Holidays

January 2, 2018 Uncategorized

Thank you to all the generous donors who gave to CAPC during the holiday season. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful new year. Share the Spirit

Thank you for your help

December 21, 2017 Uncategorized

Thank you Sutter Delta Staff for adopting these families for Christmas and special thanks to CEP America for coordinating the ER department.

Parent Partner program

December 18, 2017 Uncategorized

Congratulations to the Parent Partner program for receiving the California State Association of Counties innovation award. CAPC is proud of the work we do in the community to support parents […]

All News

Thank you to the GIVE program for all your support this year. Our Nurturing Parenting Program appreciates you all.

Grateful

December 13, 2017 Uncategorized

Thank you to the Contra Costa Parents of Multiples for your generous support . You support will assure the families in our community have a happy holiday season. #happykids #HappyHolidays #Contracostacounty

Community Report 2016-2017

December 6, 2017 Uncategorized

2016/2017 was a busy year for CAPC. With support from the State Office of Child Abuse Prevention, CAPC began leading a broad Bay Area effort to raise awareness of the […]

Thank you!

December 5, 2017 Uncategorized

Please consider CAPC in planning your end-of-year giving. We’re a non-profit organization, so every single dollar goes to the care of our families and kids in Contra Costa County. Click […]

No child should be afraid to reveal their fears of abuse or their experience in an abusive situation

November 27, 2017 Uncategorized

Our Director, Carol Carrillo, published a letter in the East Bay Times about our program “Speak Up, Be Safe.” The program helps children and teens learn the skills to prevent […]

Giving Tuesday

November 16, 2017 Event

The countdown is on less than 2 weeks to go, a day where everyone (people & corporations) open their hearts and wallets on a national day devoted to giving back. Join the […]

#UNselfie

November 14, 2017 Uncategorized

Unselfies are an easy way to show your support for Child Abuse Prevention Council. Post your #UNnselfie with the hashtag #GiveToSpecialNeedsKids or #CAPC on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram and tell […]

Giving Tuesday

Event

Recuerden, nuestro #GivingTuesday es el 28 de Noviembre, cualquier aporte o donacion nos ayudara con nuestro fondo de necesidades especiales llamado Sue Fleischner Special. El objetivo de este fondo es prevenir cualquier […]

New Success Story! A Father Doesn’t Give Up

November 13, 2017 All News, Success Stories

“Manuel never gave up on his son. He completed two Nurturing Parenting Program sessions and enrolled in additional parenting classes because he wants to become the best father possible.” Read […]

#GivingTuesday

November 9, 2017 Uncategorized

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all about buying for the holidays. Giving Tuesday celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday is a movement that encourages […]

ACAPC 14Th Annual Benefit Luncheon

November 7, 2017 Uncategorized

Save the Date for the 14th annual “It Shouldn’t Hurt To Be A Child” Benefit Luncheon. We hope you can join us on April 19, 2018 at the Diablo Country […]

Children’s Safety

November 1, 2017 Uncategorized

Report Shows Child Deaths in Contra Costa Are Often Preventable A review of 21 child deaths in Contra Costa during 2013 shows that nearly all of them were preventable. The […]

You’re making a difference #GivingTuesday

October 30, 2017 Uncategorized

This Year Help US Care for Kids in our Community! #Givetokids #givetospecialneedskids Each year CAPC supports at risk families with our a Sue Fleischner Special Needs fund. In 1984 the […]

Thank you TJ Maxx for your generosity

October 26, 2017 Uncategorized

Thank you TJ Maxx for the generous donation to The Child Abuse Prevention Council. Your support will help prevent child abuse while building strong families in our community. We look […]

Thank you for supporting CAPC’s community

August 21, 2017 All News, Event

Thank you to everyone who supported SOTG and The Child Abuse Prevention Council. a great time was had by all!!!

New Resolution 17-24 Adopted by Moraga School District

May 2, 2017 All News, Press Release

See attached the resolution for the adoption of National Child Abuse Prevention Month – April by the districts members. Resolution 17-24 pdf.

Success – Thank you ACAPC

April 28, 2017 Uncategorized

The ACAPC 13th Annual Benefit Luncheon was a Success! An amazing group of women and an amazing event. Thank you from all of us at The Child Abuse Prevention Council […]

April Newsletter – New Child Abuse Statistics for Contra Costa, Upcoming Events..

April 7, 2017 All News, Newsletter

Hello Friends of CAPC, April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month and time to raise awareness about the importance of prevention. Child abuse is often hidden but always […]

Family Night at Fair Oaks Elementary with CAPC & Kaiser

April 4, 2017 All News, Event

CAPC joined Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre for Family Night at Fair Oaks Elementary Thursday, March 30. Kaiser hosted Peace Signs, which is a play about three students who learn lessons […]

February Newsletter

February 28, 2017 Newsletter

Hello Friends of CAPC, Thank you for your support of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County (CAPC). In the month of February we are working hard to […]

“USING THE CREATIVE ARTS TO RESTORE AND EMPOWER THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN EXPLOITED” –ARM of Care

January 26, 2017 Event, Uncategorized

TUESDAY, JANURARY 31 CSEC PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Presenter: Amy Lynch, M.A. Founder and President of ARM of Care HOSTED BY: CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Tuesday, January […]

ACAPC 13th Annual Benefit Luncheon

January 14, 2017 Event

Please join us for the 13th Annual “It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child” Luncheon benefiting the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County by The Auxiliary of the Child […]

Annual “Men of Merit” ceremony honors men taking a stand against violence

December 9, 2016 All News, Article, Awards

Contra Costa County held its 11th annual “Men of Merit” awards ceremony at the Richmond Police Activities League last week, featuring author and activist Tony Porter as keynote speaker. Read […]

Thanks to WestAmerica Bank #GivingTuesday sponsorship!

November 18, 2016 All News, Awards, Press Release, Uncategorized

Thanks to WestAmerica Bank #GivingTuesday sponsorship! As a long time CAPC partner they support programs that stop abuse, #GivingKidsSafety

CAPC Awarded $10,000 Grant from Valero Benicia Refinery

October 29, 2016 All News, Awards

“Thank you to Siobhan Magee, a Valero employee for nominating CAPC and for your on going support of the work we do.” CLICK TO SEE FULL REPORT ~ Carol C., […]

Larry Dunn Anthology Earth Wind & Fire

August 15, 2016 All News, Event

Join CAPC! Fundraising event! Larry Dunn Anthology Earth Wind & Fire, Tickets On Sale NOW! Purchase here!

CAPC was awarded a grant from Hedge Fund Cares for our child safety education program

July 30, 2016 Article, Awards, In the Media, Newsletter, Press Release, Report

CAPC was awarded a grant from Hedge Fund Cares for our child safety education program

Congrats to families

June 22, 2016 Press Release

Congrats to the families who graduated from CAPC’s 22 week Nurturing Parenting Program. We are so proud of them!

Child Abuse and Neglect – Breaking The Cycle

April 18, 2016 Press Release

Listen to Carol Carrillo, Executive Director speak about preventing child abuse (she is at 20 minutes into talk) at 94.1 KPFA

Listen on KPFA

Proclamation 2016

April 14, 2016 Press Release

The Child Abuse Prevention Council staff and community partners at the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors recognizing, April, Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month.

Gearing UP for #HowWeDoBlue – April National Blue Ribbon Month

April 12, 2016 Press Release

CAPC Board of Directors participates in the Blue Ribbon Campaign for National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. #HowWeDoBlue

CAPC @ Cesar Chavez Resource Fair

April 11, 2016 Event, Press Release

Raising awareness of CAPC at the Cesar Chavez Resource Fair in Oakley.

Event: Lunardi’s Market in Danville

April 7, 2016 Event, Press Release

CAPC in partnership with the Danville Exhange Club invites you to their annul child abuse prevention event at Lunardi’s Market in Danville on Saturday April 16th from 10 am until […]

Moraga Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect.

March 9, 2016 Article, In the Media, Press Release

Read Article Here CAPC quoted in article “CAPC Programs continue to help” says COP Jon King.

Thank you to the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation

March 8, 2016 Press Release

Thank you to the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation for your on going support of child abuse prevention programs in our community. You are an important partner in our home visiting efforts […]

Thank you Supporters, RiteAid Foundation & KidCents!

February 16, 2016 Press Release

CAPC is the proud recipient of the RiteAid Foundation KidCents program. Thank you RiteAid Foundation for your support and commitment to the safety of children in Contra Costa County. KidsCents & […]

CAPC and Assemblywomen Baker

February 5, 2016 In the Media, Press Release

Contra Costa Child Abuse Prevention Council Working with Assemblywomen Baker to make sure kids are safe from child abuse in our community@PreventKidAbuse See Twitter Post

Zero Tolerance for Human Trafficking Recognized

January 19, 2016 Press Release

Zero Tolerance’s for Human Trafficking Team being recognized by the Board of Supervisors. Cristina Hickey, our Community Education Coordinator (far left), represents CAPC and serves on this important team.

Letter to the editor…

December 16, 2015 Article, Press Release

Please read Carol Carrillo, Executive Director’s Letter to the Editor in the Contra Costa Times this week…

Valero Benicia Refinery Grant, Thank you

October 8, 2015 Press Release

CAPC received a $10,000 grant for our Nurturing Parenting Home Visitation Program from the Valero Benicia Refinery. Thank you to Siobhan Magee, a Valero employee for nominating CAPC and for […]

CDRT of Contra Costa 5 year Report

October 1, 2015 Press Release, Report

“Most Children’s Deaths in Contra Costa Reviewed by Expert Team Were Preventable, Report Says.”

Read Full Report

The recent tragedy in Santa Cruz is hard for all of us to understand. We worry about how to keep kids safe.

August 10, 2015 Press Release

It’s important to teach our children to tell a safe adult if anyone (a peer, teenager, or adult) makes them feel uncomfortable, worried, or scared or if they are being […]

CAPC staff, Board of Directors and community partners recognize April Child Abuse Prevention Month

June 17, 2015 Article, Press Release

Lamorinda School districts’ Speak Up Be Safe program marks 2yr anniversary.

Read Article

CAPC is the 15th 50 Fund Playmaker!

June 9, 2015 Event, In the Media, Press Release

Lakisha Hill is the recognized Playmaker! Read article and WATCH her VIDEO! Read Article Here

National Child Welfare League of America Conference Prevention

May 4, 2015 Press Release

CAPC staff at the National Child Welfare league of America conference and a meeting with Congressman Mark DeSaulnier. https://desaulnier.house.gov/

See Carol Carrillo speak about CAPC’s “Speak Up Be Safe” Program!

April 28, 2015 In the Media, Press Release

Watch the whole segment of Beyond the Headlines or Fast Forward to Minute 17:26 for Carol Carrillo’s exclusive interview.

CAPC is proud to announce that our Parent Partner Program is being recognized!

April 6, 2015 Press Release

CAPC staff, Board of Directors and community partners recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month with a proclamation from the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors.

Presidential Proclamation — National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2015:

March 31, 2015 Article, Press Release

Every child is born into a world filled with limitless possibilities, and as a Nation, we must ensure all our young people have the support they need to realize their […]

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