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New CAPS and Maple City Health Care Center Partnership Brings Vital Child Sexual Assault Services to Elkhart County

CAPS CEO Rebecca Shetler Fast and SANE Coordinator Elizabeth DIaz at the Maple City Health Center discussing the SANE partnership with CAPS. Children in Elkhart County who experience sexual abuse or assault no longer have to travel miles away to get the specialized medical exams and care they need. A new partnership between Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) and CAPS is bringing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services also known as SANE directly to our community. For yea

Nov 20

“You Are Never Alone” Why Early Online Safety Education Matters for Kids

A conversation with National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) trained CAPS educator, Kim Yoder Kids today are growing up in a digital world that moves fast, sometimes faster than we realize. And while technology opens doors for learnin g and creativity, it also introduces risks earlier than most families expect. We sat down with CAPS’ NCMEC-trained educator, Kim Yoder , to talk about why early online safety conversations matter, what kids are experiencing, a

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Nov 20

A Seat at the Table for Indiana’s Children

CAPS CEO Appointed to State Task Force on Child Welfare Through House Enrolled Act 1273, the state has launched the Child Welfare Task Force, supported by the Commission on Improving the Status of Children. The Task Force will study child-welfare services in Indiana to see where improvements can be made. CAPS is proud to share our President and CEO, Rebecca Shetler Fast, has been appointed to serve on the State Child Welfare Task Force The task force is chaired by Representat

Oct 31

Why I Stand with CAPS

A Q&A with former detective and current CAPS board chair- Brook Germann Q: Why did you get involved with CAPS? A: I worked with CAPS while investigating abuse cases as a detective. I saw how they treated kids—with care, patience, and respect. After speaking at a CAPS event, I was invited to join the board. I said yes right away. I knew this was work worth standing behind. Q: What does this work mean to you, personally? A: I think about my kids. My grandkids. I want them to gr

Oct 31