CAPACares

10/29/2026

Yesterday, CAPACares was on the Missouri State University campus to launch the Youth Mental Health Task Force with Youth Mental Health Corps and the ServMO team.

It was great to meet fellow task force members, talk about our goals, and picture a Missouri with more behavioral health specialists to support young people.

Pictured: Lexi Wright, CAPACares VP of Programs and Ciara Cheatum, Program Officer and leader of the YMHC planning year.

10/28/2026

We're pleased to share that CAPACares has received Core Funding support from the Children's Services Fund of Jackson County for 2027-2028. This investment will help us provide counseling and home visiting services, supporting children, youth and families across Jackson County.

We're grateful for CSF's investment in our work! – Read more on CSF’s Website: https://jacksoncountykids.org/news/jackson-county-childrens-services-funding-2027-2028/

10/27/2026

At CAPACares, we are proud and thankful to be longtime recipients of Jackson County COMBAT funds.

On Nov. 3, voters will decide whether to renew COMBAT. Here are the facts:

:: It's not a new tax. Renewing it will not change the sales tax rate in Jackson County.
:: It's a .25% sales tax. That's just 25 cents for every $100 spent.
:: Almost half is paid by people who don't live in Jackson County.
:: Over the last five years, $63 million has gone to prevention and treatment programs. That money pays for trauma care and mental health services, like the free counseling and family support we offer at CAPACares.

COMBAT is on the ballot Nov. 3. Make a plan to vote!

10/22/2026

Nominate CAPACares for Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers's 12 Months of Giving!

Every month, they give $3,000 to a local nonprofit, and nominations come from you. Your nomination supports our counseling, education, and family support services.

When you nominate us, be sure to include our organization name, "CAPACares"; our mission, "to prevent and treat all forms of child abuse and neglect by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing"; and our website, capacares.org.

Click the link in the top comment to visit their website and nominate us today!

10/19/2026

Tiah and Rachel got to attend Eastwood Hills Elementary School career day! They had a blast! Thanks for inviting us!

10/16/2026

You may know this beloved CAPACares tradition as Baskets of Hope, but this year it's got a new name to better reflect the goal of the initiative: building connection in the families we serve.

Scroll through the images to learn more about our Family Connection Kit Drive, why the kits are useful to our clients, and what goes into a kit.

Interested in participating? Visit https://bit.ly/ConnectionKit2026

10/14/2026

The Missouri Foster Parent Portal is live!

The wait is over!

Our new MO Foster Parent Portal is now live for new and prospective foster parents with Foster Care Case Management, Family Resource Centers, and Child Placing Agencies.

Current Foster Parents will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to access the new portal and your licensing worker will discuss it with your further. There is nothing current foster parents need to do now!

The portal offers a secure, convenient way to manage licensing activities, submit documentation, and track your progress online.

10/14/2026

Did you know? CAPACares offers FREE Parenting Skills Trainings, and you’re invited.

If you’re looking for practical tools, encouragement, and real-life strategies to support your parenting journey, this is for you. Our Parenting Skills Trainings cover positive discipline, communication, problem-solving, child development, and more, all in a welcoming, judgment-free space.

✔️ Free and open to the public
✔️ In person, virtual, or one-on-one by appointment
✔️ Flexible options to fit your schedule

Take the next step for you and your family. Visit https://bit.ly/3ZLOsoc to sign up today or reach out to learn more. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

10/12/2026

Today, our offices are closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We take this time to honor the history, culture, and strength of Indigenous communities, and to remember that all of us are on Native land.

Our offices are closed today, but if you are in immediate crisis, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

10/10/2026

Today, and every day, we're grateful for the opportunity to support the mental health of so many Kansas Citians. Happy World Mental Health Day!