Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council
About the Child Abuse Prevention Council
Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs) of California are community councils whose primary purpose is to coordinate the community’s efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. YCCA coordinates and leads the CAPC to deliver impactful and informational campaigns throughout the year, kicking off every campaign in April, Child Abuse Prevention Month.
CAPC Mission, Vision & Values
Vision
Every child in Yolo County is safe and thrives.
Mission
The mission of the Yolo County Child abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is to eliminate child abuse and neglect and the adversity it causes by strengthening families and communities.
Values
- Child-centered
- Prevention-focused
- Trauma-informed
- Culturally responsive
- Collaborative
- Promoting resilience
- Prioritizing physical, emotional, and community safety
Child Abuse Prevention Council Members & Functions
The CAPC exists to serve as an advocate for children and families in Yolo County. The CAPC’s functions include providing a forum for: interagency cooperation and coordination in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse cases; promoting the public awareness of abuse and neglect and the resources available for intervention and treatment; referring professionals to trainings in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse and neglect; recommending improvements in services to families and victims; and encouraging and facilitating community support for child abuse and neglect programs.
For a complete list of CAPC’s dedicated members and partners working to strengthen families and prevent child abuse, please click here.
CAPC Meetings
Stay connected and in the know. For the latest CAPC updates, news, and opportunities to get involved, reach out to the CAPC Coordinator or visit our Calendar to find details on upcoming meetings.
Yolo Family Strengthening Network
In addition to coordinating the CAPC, YCCA coordinates the Yolo Family Strengthening Network (YFSN). YSFN is a group of Yolo County family-serving organizations and agencies dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect through coordinated care efforts and individual programming and supportive services throughout Yolo County.
YFSN Meetings
Stay connected and in the know. For the latest Yolo Family Strengthening Network updates, news, and opportunities to get involved, reach out to the CAPC Coordinator or visit our Calendar to find details on upcoming meetings.
Interim Child Abuse Prevention Council Coordinator
Jeneba Lahai
Resources
Here are a few resources to help you navigate Child Prevention services within Yolo County.
- StrongFamiliesYolo.org is a resource to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in our community.
- Yolo County Resource Directory lists a wide range of family services to make it easier to find the resources families need to thrive
