Carol Carrillo Executive Director

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Dear Friends of CAPC:   Happy Spring! Each year in April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. It is our chance at the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) to raise awareness of child abuse prevention, talk about  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs Aware) and to advocate for our children’s safety. This awareness month is a time to remind our community about the risks that exist for our children, and the guidance and intervention available to them.    CAPC is grateful to collaborate with our Children & Family Services Bureau, and other community partners to protect children during the COVID-19 health crisis by continuing to provide preventive and early intervention services to families. Due to more isolation, distance learning, parents and children at home together more, and incomes severely reduced, we know tensions in households has increased, underscoring the importance of child abuse prevention services.   CAPC has learned that the key to effectiveness in the prevention of child abuse includes programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse communities. By listening to parents, educators, social workers, community partners and leaders, CAPC has established equitable and beneficial services to assist families across the county. We do this by focusing on the needs of families, on the views of parents and teachers, and by conscientiously adhering to best practice models and programs. Thank you for all you do to protect children in our communities. Together we can impact a child’s life, strengthen families and strengthen our communities. To learn what you can do to prevent child abuse visit CAPC at www.capc-coco.org   Stay well,

Carol Carrillo, MSW Executive Director

CAPC Programs Baby Bag Program Community Education & Mandated Reporter Training Nurturing Parenting & Special Needs Speak Up Be Safe Surviving Parenthood Resource Directory Parent Partners & Youth Partners Sue Fleishner Special Needs Fund Keeping Kids Safe: RECOGNIZE CHILD ABUSE: PHYSICAL ABUSE: Bodily injury inflicted nonaccidentally on a child; willful cruelty, unjustifiable punishment, or corporal punishment causing a mark. PHYSICAL NEGLECT: Not providing child adequate food, clothing, shelter, supervision or severely endangering child's health. SEXUAL ABUSE: Victimization of a child through sexual activities, molestation, indecent exposure, fondling, rape, pornography, sexual stimulation and incest. EMOTIONAL ABUSE: Willfully causing child to suffer by attacking self-esteem, constant criticism, yelling, belittling, insulting, rejecting or with-holding love and support. EXPLOITATION: Forcing or coercing child into activities beyond child's capabilities or that are illegal or degrading; including sexual exploitation. .

Community Events Charlie Appelstein Co-Sponsorship Flyer

Resources in Contra Costa County to Provide Aid During COVID - 19

BHS Self-Care Session in Partnership with the COVID Wellness Team

Facilitator Suraya Keating will walk us through gentle yoga an Creative Writing (so bring a journal and have a pen/pencil handy).

Equity Team vaccine clinics upcoming this week The Equity Vaccine Team will be having clinics in the following locations this week. The date, time, location and link to book an appointment are listed below. The vaccine that will be administered will be Janssen. The Janssen vaccine requires only ONE dose and has been approved for those 18 years old and above.   These vaccine clinic events are happening this week.    1.     Easter Hill United Methodist Church in April 7th. 3911 Cutting Blvd Richmond CA 94804 10AM – 2PM Registration link: https://www.caprepmod.org/reg/6114540902   2.     North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church on April 8th 1427 Fred Jackson Way Richmond, CA 94801 10AM – 2PM Registration link: https://www.caprepmod.org/reg/1961640642   3.     Saint Mark’s Church on April 9th 159 Harbour Way Richmond CA 94801 10AM-4PM Registration Link: https://www.caprepmod.org/reg/5461401592   4.     Fuente De Salvacion on April 10th 1628 Broadway Ave San Pablo, CA 94806 10AM-3:30PM Registration link: https://www.calvax.org/reg/6137220902

COVID-19 Scam Alerts from California Health Advocates Please see the information below regarding vaccine scams. In addition, below are links to the Scam Alert flier in multiple languages. https://cahealthadvocates.org/fraud-abuse/medicare-fraud-alerts/  English Spanish Chinese Korean Vietnamese Tagalog Russian Armenian Farsi

For non-emergency questions regarding the County-wide Social Distancing order, please call 1-844-729-8410. This number is staffed daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Schedule a COVID-19 Test Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 Information Page COVID-19 FAQs in English COVID-19 FAQs in Spanish Where to Access a Flu Shot County Social Distancing Order Link - Spanish

COVID-19 testing information

Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Proclamation for April, National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. Click on the hyperlink below to go directly to the agenda on the public web site. 03/30/21 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CAPC Contra Costa is partnering with the Greater Bay Area CAPC Coalition to share Bay Area wide Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month activities. To learn more go to http://capm-calendar.org

Other ways to help CAPC

1.  Make monetary donations online at:  capc-coco.org/donate 2.  Look for us on Venmo at: Child Abuse Prevention Council or @ACAPC  3.  Workplace Giving (contact your employer) 4.  Plan Giving Gift Programs. 5.  Create a fundraiser for CAPC on Facebook, click here or follow these steps: Click Fundraisers in the left menu of your News Feed. Click + Raise Money. Select Nonprofit or Charity (Child Abuse Prevention Council) Select a charitable organization, fill in the fundraiser details, and choose a cover photo. Click Create.

Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place! Sincerely, Child Abuse Prevention Council

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