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Your Dollars at Work:

$50 = One Bullying Prevention class or three hours of Respite Child Care for an overwhelmed parent

$100 = Four hours of parenting instruction or one Happy Bear session for 25 children

$250 = Family Mentoring & Support services for three months of in-home visitation and parenting education

$500 = Advocacy and support services for one victim and their non-offending parent or caregiver

$1000 = One year of advocacy and professional support for a foster child and their volunteer CASA

$2000 = Three months of 24/7 on-call support for children and their families

?CAPS is proud that 90.02% of all expenses go to direct client service while only 9.89% are administrative. All services are offered in both English and Spanish.

Click here for an update on Bullying Prevention.

This school-based program teaches children in grades 3 - 6 how to stand up for themselves and others while practicing empathy; compassion; acceptance; kindness and respect. One class for 20 children averages $50 to teach for the educator and supplies.

Click here to see the impact of a CASA.

Ottawa/Saline County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program supports children in foster care; lifting their voice for a permanent home. Training for a volunteer costs $500.

Learn more about Chris's Place here.

Chris's Place is one of 880 nationally-accredited Child Advocacy Centers providing wrap-around community support for children experiencing sexual abuse; physical abuse; human trafficking or witnesses to violent crimes.

In partnership with law enforcement; social workers; trauma-focused therapists; sexual assault nurse examiners; prosecution and victim advocates; Chris's Place gives hope for survivors to tell their story and shine a new light. Victim Advocacy for one child averages $1,000.

Click here to learn more about the CAPS Family Mentoring & Support Program.

Comprehensive case management; in-home parenting skill assessment and education; emotional support; budgeting and safety planning. One month of mentoring averages $200 and families receive support for 3-6 months on average.

Click here for an overview about Happy Bear.

Sexual abuse prevention education for children PK-2nd grade. A class presentation to 20 children averages $100 to teach personal safety.

Click here to learn about Parenting Education.

FREE workshops for parents to fill their parenting skills toolbox. From birth - empty nesting; our staff is here to walk with you on the journey toward your child's adulthood. One session costs CAPS $250 for 2 educators; 2 child care employees and supplies.

Learn more about Respite Child Care here.

A once a week; 3 hour stress break for parents of children ages 1 - 5 years in a licensed child care center. One session of care costs $15 per child for 3 employees; supplies and snacks with 10 children attending.