Mission – CAPA breaks the destructive cycle of child abuse and neglect by equipping parents, children and their caregivers with necessary skills, knowledge and values.
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Child Abuse Prevention Association
What is CAPA?
CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association) is a local non-profit organization, incorporated in 1981. Funding comes from fee for service for the shelter, public grants, private grants, and local grass-roots fundraising. CAPA offers many different community and school-based education Outreach Programs focused on child abuse prevention and intervention. CAPA is a United Way Agency.
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The 5 Protective Factors Every Parent Should Know
If the 5 Protective Factors listed below are present in a family, the likelihood of child abuse and neglect diminishes.
- Parental Resilience: Parents can "bounce back"
- Social Connections: Parents need friends
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Parents know how children grow
- Concrete Support in Times of Need: Parents know where to turn for help
- Children's Social and Emotional Development: Children learn to talk about and handle feelings
* For more information about The 5 Protective Factors or to learn more about CAPA's Parenting Programs, please call 843.524.4350.
- Parental Resilience: Parents can "bounce back"
- Social Connections: Parents need friends
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Parents know how children grow
- Concrete Support in Times of Need: Parents know where to turn for help
- Children's Social and Emotional Development: Children learn to talk about and handle feelings
* For more information about The 5 Protective Factors or to learn more about CAPA's Parenting Programs, please call 843.524.4350.
