The CAPS Story
Since its beginning, CAPS has been the leader in preventing child abuse and neglect in Elkhart County. CAPS has worked diligently to protect our community's children and strengthen families by offering a variety of programs and services. Over the course of our history, CAPS has adapted to the changing needs of children and families. Today, CAPS is equipping families with the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to thrive.
Our Values
Rooted in Hope
Called to Excellence
Committed to Relationships
Our Values
Our Vision
A community where children are safe and families thrive.
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Our Mission
To support families to ensure that every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.
Our Building Blocks
Rooted in Hope
Although many of the children we serve have experienced abuse, we remain optimistic that our work at CAPS can make a difference in preventing child abuse, one child at a time.
Called to Excellence
Grounded in our belief that every child deserves safety and love, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in our work.
Committed to Relationships
We recognize that meaningful impact stems from strong relationships, so we intentionally nurture connections with the children and families we serve, as well as with our colleagues, partners, and community.
Our Building Blocks
To support families to ensure that every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.
Our Work
With almost 50 years of work to protect children and families, our prevention-first approach has made us a leading force in the realm of parent and child services. Our efforts are changing lives throughout northern Indiana now, reaching beyond our previous boundary of Elkhart County.
The Impact
2,269+
CHILDREN SERVED
2,287+
ADULTS SUPPORTED
1,635+
FAMILIES STRENGTHENED
Behind the numbers are very real people we have been able to help navigate whatever circumstances they are living through, and you can help us increase the numbers, the impact, and the stories CAPS continues to empower.
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Our Programs
Healthy Families
Provides in-home support to at-risk families with children aged 0-5, promoting health, resilience, and strong parent-child bonds over a five-year period.
Center for Nurturing Families
Offers community support through resources, parenting education, and the Prevent 360° initiative, improving family stability and child safety.
Prevent 360
Equips adults and children with skills to prevent abuse, targeting early childcare centers, schools, youth organizations, and communities.
Nurturing Care Groups
Are neighborhood based peer support groups for parents of 0-5 year olds who receive positive parenting support and connection.
Fetal-Infant Mortality Review
The FIMR initiative gathers community stakeholders to examine root causes of infant deaths, developing strategies to prevent future tragedies.
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Advocates for children in Elkhart County’s court system, using trained volunteers to ensure their safety and well-being in nurturing environments.
Child and Family Advocacy Center
Provides forensic interviews of child victims of abuse and neglect while offering a safe space and trauma informed support to families.
Supervised Visitation
Ensures safe, monitored visits between children and non-custodial parents, supporting positive parenting and documenting interactions.
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CAPS Updates
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