CAPCC Humboldt

Play your part in
protecting children.

Strengthening community connections to promote safe, healthy, resilient children and families in Humboldt County.

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Child sitting on the floor with an adult standing nearbyTo report suspected child abuse or neglect call (707) 445-6180

About us

A community committed to prevention.

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The Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council of Humboldt County (CAPCC Humboldt) is comprised of its general members, a Volunteer Board of Directors, and a Coordinating Consultant. CAPCC membership is open to anyone interested in child abuse prevention, intervention and treatment.

Members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings held the fourth Friday of most months. Board meetings are accessible in person and via Microsoft Teams.

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Our work

Prevention looks like showing up.

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Our Work

LIFT parents and partners to protect children from abuse.
LINK prevention partners around a shared agenda.
LEVERAGE those partnerships to promote the local prevention agenda.

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Winter

Stress & the Holidays, Simplify the Season encourages families to slow down, spend time?not money?and connect with their children.

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Meetings

All are welcome to the Humboldt County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council. CAPCC meets on the fourth Friday of most months.

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About child abuse

When something doesn?t feel right, trust that feeling.

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call (707) 445-6180.

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Our mission

Child and family well-being.

Strengthening community connections to promote safe, healthy, resilient children and families in Humboldt County.

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Increase education and awareness

Share resources and educational materials, publish newsletters, provide trainings, and promote Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.

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Increase coordination and communication

Serve as a communication body for agencies and individuals involved in prevention, intervention and treatment.

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Advocate for children and families

Support the establishment of prevention programs and distribute information on issues affecting children and families.

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Recognize outstanding work

Honor individuals and groups nominated by peers for helping make life better for children in Humboldt County.

One mission: brighter futures.

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Every child. Every chance.

We need you to work with CAPCC to achieve our goal of preventing and reducing child abuse in Humboldt County. CAPCC meets the fourth Friday of most months, 12:15?1:30 pm at the Humboldt County Office of Education, 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka.

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Events

Connection in action.

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. Take a breath. Try a simple alternative. You?ll feel better, and so will your child.

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  1. Take a deep breath, then another.
  2. Count to 10 ? or better yet, 20.
  3. Phone a friend.
  4. Take a walk outside.
  5. Turn on some music.