Child Abuse Prevention Association - CAPA

Together we can prevent and treat child abuse in Jackson County, Missouri


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Programs & Services

Education Services

Community education and other classes increase awareness of abuse and its prevention, improve parenting skills, and teach personal safety skills to children.

S.A.F.E. Kids and Teens
SAFE Kids is a comprehensive prevention program targeted to children, as well as parents/primary caregivers, teachers and counselors. SAFE Kids and Teens offers a complete set of prevention services: core concepts presentations, reinforcement activities, parent information meetings, consultation and support services. These programs enhance self-esteem, relationship skills and the ability to resolve conflict with non-violent actions. Programs include: I am the Boss of My Body, Healthy Relationships, Bullying and Anger Management, Internet Safety & Cyber Predator Awareness.
F.O.C.I.S. (Focus on Children in Separation)
Educational classes to help parents and children move constructively through divorce.
Parenting Education
Becoming a Love & Logic Parent is a 7-week parenting class intended to help adults improve their parenting skills and confidence. Love allows children to grow through their mistakes and logic allows them to live with the consequences of their actions.
Community Outreach & Education
Community presentations are available through our Speakers Bureau and cover a variety of child abuse/neglect topics.

  • Mandated Reporter Trainings - Provided to early childhood educators, school districts and the faith community.
  • In-services/Professional Education - Open to the public and focuses on issues and best practice standards within the mental health community.
  • Lunch & Learn - Presentations on a variety of educational topics to strengthen families and offer information on child abuse/neglect and its prevention.
Helpline
A resource available to the general public that helps link people in need of help with community-based organizations.