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Child Abuse Prevention Council
PO Box 815
Jackson, CA 95642
Location: 975 Broadway, Jackson
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It's our job as adults to keep kids safe.
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CAPC Newsletter April 2018
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What lens
do you
see the world
through?
Commonly, when we see a child acting out, or behaving defiantly, we might ask,
"What's wrong with you?"
But what if we reframed the question and asked,
"What's happened to you?"
Children who experience abuse, neglect, lack of
affection, abandonment, or other traumas like these are more likely to suffer from toxic stress.
This actually erodes the foundation of their brain development and increases the likelihood of
problems later in life.
Recognizing the signs of trauma in children helps us to respond with kindness and
compassion.
By shifting the way we view children that are
struggling, we can help them - and their families - find
solutions to the problems they are experiencing.
So this month ~ and very month ~ ask yourself...
...How can I make a difference
in the life of a child?
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Free Car Seat Check!
Celebrate Our Children
Saturday, April 21, 11:00-1:30pm
Join us for a free Car Seat Check at the 20th Annual Celebrate Our Children event on Saturday, April 21, at Argonaut High School.
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Family Strengthening
Mini-Grants Now Available!
We are excited to announce that funding is available for Family Strengthening mini-grant proposals for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Mini-grants will be awarded up to $2,000. Funding is provided by the Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council (ACAPC).
Grants are available for qualified organizations and agencies to provide Family Strengthening programs within the County of Amador.
Family Strengthening is the premise that children do well when families do well, and that
families do well when they live in supportive communities. Enhancing connections within
families, and between families, and the institutions that affect them, result in better outcomes
for children and their families.
Mini-Grant Application
Mini-Grant applications may be submitted to ACAPC at any time throughout the 2017-18 fiscal year, however grant reviews and awards will occur bi-monthly, suggested application deadline dates are as follows:
Monday, April 30, 2018 - 5:00pm
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Wear Orange for Love Day!
Look at all that
ORANGE
! Congrats to Go Youth Amador County on a fabulous
Wear ORANGE
for Love Day last month! CAPC is proud to have Community Mini-Grants available for local organizations to help support events like this and to bring awareness of healthy teen relationships to the community! Thank you Operation Care for all you do for Amador County kids!
To learn more about Go Youth click HERE!
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Upcoming Events
Addressing ACEs
(Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Join CAPC in creating a county-wide effort to recognize and address the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) in Amador County.
Next steering committee meeting, Tuesday, April 10, 3:00-5:00pm, 975 Broadway.
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Free Mandated Reporter Training
The second Thursday of every month, from 10:00am - 12:00pm, the Child Abuse Prevention Council is holding free mandated reporter trainings. Open to parents, child care providers, teachers, the community, staff or colleagues needing a refresher course, or new staff with no previous training, give us a call, (209) 223-5921. For the flyer with all the information, click
HERE.
Celebrate Our Children
Saturday, April 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Argonaut High School, 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson.
Next CAPC Meeting
Monday, May 21, 10:30am-12:00pm
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About CAPC
Our Vision
All children know how they are valued; all families receive the support, education and tools necessary to give every child a safe, healthy, and nurturing home; and a community that actively supports the health, safety, and education of its children.
Our Mission
CAPC is committed to preventing all forms of child abuse in Amador County through community partnerships, free trainings, education, and family-centered events that value children, strengthen families, and engage communities.
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Investing in Our Youngest Children
Stay up to date on all the latest news and information for the youngest children in our county! Sign up for First 5 Amador's monthly e-newsletter
HERE!
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