Child Abuse Prevention Council

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The Stanislaus County Child Abuse Prevention Council utilizes A Framework for Preventing Child Abuse by the Promotion of Healthy Families & Communities. CAPC embraces the 5 Protective Factors as a foundational ideology in the prevention of child abuse in our community. These Protective Factors promote healthy development and well-being which leads to Strengthening Families.

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Mission

The mission of the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is to actively develop, support, and coordinate efforts and community awareness to prevent child abuse and heal its effects.

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Vision

A unified community where all children are safe, protected, accepted, healthy, and thriving.

Our Programs

Safely Surrendered Baby Program:

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This is a public awareness campaign promoting the safely surrender of newborn children 72 hours old to any hospital throughout Stanislaus County addresses the issue of newborn abandonment. Resource materials are distributed countywide to provide education on services, medical attention, and permanency options for parents of this vulnerable population.


Shaken Baby Syndrome / Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Program:

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This hospital based program provides education to parents of newborns regarding the dangers of shaking a baby and following a video the parents sign a pledge that they will never shake their baby.

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Stanislaus County Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-558-3665
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Who We Are:

The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Stanislaus County provides a local forum for interagency cooperation and coordination of services in the areas of prevention, intervention, and treatment as it relates to child abuse and neglect. The Council is made up of a broad array of service organizations, public agencies, and community members. Read More

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If you or your organization is interested in joining the Stanislaus County CAPC, you can attend one of the meetings.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Location:
Learning Center (County Center III)
917 Oakdale Rd, Room 2
Modesto, CA 95355

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Our History:

On February 19, 2002, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors established the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) as a subcommittee of the Stanislaus Children's Council. Though the CAPC was a subcommittee, it always functioned independently of the council in its efforts of bring awareness of child abuse in the community. The 2005-2008 3-year plan restructured the CAPC in that it no longer functioned as a subcommittee, but as an independent entity as required under W&I Code Section 18983.5. Furthermore, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) by-laws under Welfare and Institutions Code Chapter 12.5, Section 18980.

Over the past 20 years, the Relationship-Based Practice and Differential Response (DR) approach in child welfare have evolved to focus more on family-centered services, engagement, and individualized approaches to addressing the unique needs of families.

Our Future:

Relationship-Based Practice in Child Welfare is moving from Mandated Reporting (MR) to Community Supporting (CS)

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  • Past Focus (Previous to 2000s): Read More
  • Shift Toward Collaboration (2000’s-2020’s): Read More

How are we going to get there?

  • Increase access to current resources
  • Build on current pathways such as Differential Response
  • Stakeholder Workgroups
  • Relationships
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Stanislaus County CAPC had their second annual Gathering at the Ceres Community Center. Members showcased local resources and guest speakers presented information on the shift from Mandated Reporting to Community Supporting (MR/CS).