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Father Absence Info Sheet
Article for dads
The Father Factor The role of fathers and how we view and value them in America is changing. Over the past decades, fathers have been alternately valued, ignored, or demonized by programs and policies, with clear consequences to families, particularly in communities of color. Today, we have an opportunity to rethink, retool, and reenergize the…
Read MoreCAPC Welcomes New Director Amanda Guajardo!
The Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council further solidified its commitment to its mission of building and maintaining community collaboration and coordinating quality services with the hire of their new Executive Director, Amanda Guajardo. Prevention and education are two key components to achieving Tulare County CAPC’s mission. Amanda brings a breadth of experience to her new…
Read MoreActivities To Do This Summer
Summer is here! So what can you do to help keep your children not only occupied, but enriched? Check out these local ideas! Free Breakfast and Lunch Nutrition is first! Every community has a location where children 18 and under can enjoy free breakfast and lunch. To find out the closest location to you, you…
Read MorePrevent vehicular heat stroke: Simple ways to protect your kids
Our hearts go out to the many families that have faced the unthinkable tragedy of the death of a child due to heat stroke from being left in a vehicle. According to NoHeatStroke.org, 42 children have died of vehicular heat stroke in 2017 7 children have died of vehicular heat stroke in 2018 to…
Read MoreCAPC Welcomes New Director!
BIG NEWS! The Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is pleased to welcome Edgardo Monroy as the new Executive Director to the organization. Edgardo is a native of Santa Cruz County, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and a Master of Business Administration from California State University of Monterey Bay. He…
Read MoreHow you can help #EndTrafficking
Human trafficking is happening here in Tulare County. Human trafficking includes both labor and sex trafficking victims; adults and juveniles. It includes those who may be going to our schools or working with us. In 2016, the Tulare County District Attorney’s (DAs) office reported numerous cases involving human trafficking. Also that year, the Tulare County…
Read MoreMake resolutions to help prevent child abuse!
The new year symbolizes a new start and many people make new year’s resolutions to declare what they are committing to do starting in this new year. Why not make resolutions to help prevent child abuse and increase child well-being? We added links to resources to help in these efforts. First, consider the Five Protective…
Read MoreActivities to do with your kids in Tulare County!
Holiday break is near! Kids are out of school for 2-3 week; a great opportunity to take advantage of the opportunities for family activities in Tulare County. As a parent, you might be wondering, “How am I going to keep my kids occupied this break?” First, check out these ideas for kids: 31 Things to…
Read MoreHelp families be their own Santa
Tulare County Child wishes all of you a joyful holiday season! We are also excited to share the incredible efforts of our partners and opportunities you have to help make the holiday season brighter for the children and their families in our community. One of these is the Santa Store, organized by Family Services of…
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