AKA:
CAPA; Child Abuse Prevention Association
Description:
CAPACares seeks to prevent and treat all forms of child abuse by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing. CAPACares offers counseling, family support services and education.
Hours:
M-F 9am-5pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
November 7, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
503 E 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055
Contacts
Kristina Jones
Main Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 252-8388
Fax
(816) 252-1337
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Description
CAPACares offers a comprehensive program for children and individuals who have experienced child abuse, neglect or family trauma. Activities include individual and family therapy for children and adults utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT and play therapy.
Hours
M-F 9am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
History of child abuse or family trauma
Fees
Contributions accepted but not required
Intake Procedure
Call main line to get routed to appropriate intake staff member. They review and respond to messages Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Languages
English and Spanish, other translation services as needed
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
CAPACares provides training and presentations to the public and community groups on educational topics to prevent child abuse including mandated reporter training and general prevention awareness. School-based prevention program for children also available to requesting schools.
Hours
M-F 9am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No restriction
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
CAPACares offers a comprehensive program for children and individuals who have experienced child abuse, neglect or family trauma. Activities include individual and family therapy for children and adults utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT and play therapy.
Hours
M-F 9am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
History of child abuse or family trauma
Fees
Contributions accepted but not required
Intake Procedure
Call main line to get routed to appropriate intake staff member. They review and respond to messages Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Languages
Spanish, other interpretation services as needed
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
CAPACares' Healthy Families Jackson County program is a home visiting program for new parents with children up to 3 years of age. CAPACares and community partners work to ensure each family receives the necessary support to help their child grow up healthy in a safe and nurturing environment. Activities include: case management, child developmental education, parent mentoring, referral to community services, smoking cessation support, connection to health care, positive discipline education, and parent skill development for stress management.
Hours
M-F 9am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
New parents of children up to age 3
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Complete a screening through the Promise 1000 website (www.promise1000.org) for a referral to this or another appropriate home visiting program, or call this agency for an assessment
Languages
Spanish, other interpretation services as needed
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
CAPACares offers a comprehensive program for children and individuals who have experienced child abuse, neglect or family trauma. Activities include individual and family therapy for children and adults utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT and play therapy.
Hours
M-F 9am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
History of child abuse or family trauma
Fees
Contributions accepted but not required
Intake Procedure
Call main line to get routed to appropriate intake staff member. They review and respond to messages Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Languages
Spanish, other interpretation services as needed
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
Parenting Skills Training is intended to improve an adult's skills and confidence for parenting children.
Hours
Call for class schedule
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
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