To Prevent Child Abuse.
Key Issue Areas
Participates in Abuse Head Trauma (AHT) prevention efforts with the programs Dias Model and Period of Purple Crying.
Participates in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention efforts with the programs Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) and State Coalition on ACEs.
Co-leads in Neglect prevention efforts with the program Strengthening Families Program.
Participates in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention efforts.
Utilizing the Protective Factors Framework through Advocacy, Home Visiting, and Training.
Implementing the Essentials for Childhood Framework strategies: Raise Awareness & Commitment, Use Data to Inform Solutions, Norms Change and Programs, and Policy/Advocacy.
The chapter works with the following evidence-based home visiting models: Family Resource Centers (FRCs), Healthy Families America (HFA), and Parents as Teachers (PAT) and participates in the statewide home visiting coalition.
Advocacy efforts include
- Family Resource Center Funding
- Mandated Reporter vs. Community Supporter
- Funding for Primary Prevention in conjunction with FFPS
Prevent Child Abuse California is within an umbrella organization.
Fast Facts
41 total FTEs
CBCAP Grantee
The chapter partners with businesses/corporations, faith-based organizations, foundations, Kids Count, schools, and United Way.
Key Contact
- Janay Eustace
- jeustace@thecapcenter.org
- 916-244-1900
