Play Your Part in Protecting Children
Strengthening community connections to promote safe, healthy, resilient children & families in Humboldt County.
About Us
The organization is comprised of its general members, a Volunteer Board of Directors, and a Coordinating Consultant (see roster). CAPCC membership is open to anyone interested in child abuse prevention, intervention and treatment. The monthly General Membership/Board meetings are held the fourth Friday of each month from 12:15 to 1:30 and all are welcome. Members of CAPCC are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings held the 4th Friday of most months. Since COVID 19 our board meetings are accessible both in person and via ZOOM.
Our Work
Our Work
Winter
Stress & the Holidays, Simplify the Season encourages families to focus on slowing down the pace of Holiday activities and pending time, not money, with your children. Information is provided through our winter newsletter as well as through our seasonal radio and movie advertisement campaign.
Meetings
All are welcome to the
Humboldt County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council.
CAPCC meets on the 4th Friday of every month except in April, July, November and December.
About Child Abuse
To report suspected child abuse or neglect call (707) 445-6180
Identifying Child Abuse: https://capcchumboldt.org/family-first/
Children & Family Services
We believe every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential. That’s why our programs focus on education, empowerment, and community development. From school supplies to teacher training, each project is designed with love — and powered by your support.
Our Mission - Child and Family Well-Being
Strengthening community connections to promote safe, healthy, resilient children & families in Humboldt County.
Goal I) Increase community education and awareness about child abuse, including strategies for prevention, intervention and treatment.
Objective 1- Disseminate resource information and educational materials.
Objective 2- Provide regularly published newsletter(s) featuring community programs & information sources within and outside of our county.
Objective 3- Provide community trainings related to child abuse and prevention.
Objective 4- Promote Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month (April).
Goal II) Increase community coordination and communication pertaining to child abuse issues.
Objective 1- Serve as a community coordinating and communication body for agencies/individuals involved in prevention/intervention/treatment of child physical, sexual & emotional abuse and child neglect.
Objective 2- Network & collaborate with other agencies serving children and their families in Humboldt County.
Objective 3- Host speakers on issues related to child abuse and children and families on a regular basis at general membership meetings.
Objective 4- Organize forums for community members to provide input and discuss their ideas and concerns about child abuse on a regular basis at general membership meetings (alternating with speaker months).
Goal III) Advocate for children and families in accordance with the CAPCC Bylaws and Goals and Objectives.
Objective 1- Serve as a resource to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors by assisting in the establishment of child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs.
Objective 2- Distribute information on legislation and other issues that affect the lives of children and their families in Humboldt County.
Objective 3- Regularly assess the needs of children and families as they pertain to child abuse issues.
Goal IV) Recognize Individuals/Groups for Outstanding Work
Objective 1- Host a celebratory event honoring individuals and/or groups nominated by their peers who help make lives better for children in Humboldt County.
Events
Parents & Providers
Twelve Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Child
- The next time everyday pressures build up to the point where you feel like lashing out — STOP!
- Try any of these simple alternatives. You’ll feel better… and so will your child.
- Take a deep breath… and another. Then remember you are the adult.
- Close your eyes and imagine you’re hearing what your child is about to hear.
- Press your lips together and count to 10… or better yet, to 20.
- Put yourself in a time-out chair. Think about why you are angry: is it your child, or is your child simply a convenient target for your anger?
- Phone a friend.
- If someone can watch the children, go outside and take a walk.
- Take a hot bath or splash cold water on your face.
- Hug a pillow.
- Turn on some music. Maybe even sing along.
- Pick up a pencil and write down as many helpful words as you can think of. Save the list.
Annual Reports
