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At CAPS & Maple City, preventive care is not something we leave to chance. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, CAPS & Maple City ranked third among Indiana Federally Qualified Health Centers for breast cancer screening and first in the state for cervical cancer screening. Those results reflect more than strong numbers. They reflect a care model built around relationships, proactive follow-up, and reducing the barriers that can keep patients from completing important prev

CAPS & Maple City team members recently joined community partners at a regional Perinatal Symposium, sharing important findings and prevention strategies focused on infant and fetal loss. Lisa Kelly, LCSW, MPH, is the co-founder and Executive Director of Mental Health Awareness of Michiana (MHAM), who hosted the event. Lisa shared, "We host the Perinatal Symposium annually as a way to educate the provider community about the importance of effective and culturally responsive c

The need for timely mental health support continues to be a common concern across our community. CAPS & Maple City is pleased to share that we currently have capacity for new Behavioral Health patients, including children and adolescents. Our team provides in-person individual therapy and group-based services for children, teens, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma responses, school avoidance, ADHD, family stress, adjustment reactions, emotion

As the seasons begin to change, CAPS & Maple City tends to feel the holiday spirit a little earlier than most. That is because preparations are already beginning for Heart of the Holidays, our annual effort to bring joy, hope, and a little extra magic to children and families we serve. Heart of the Holidays at a Glance Each year, Heart of the Holidays brings together generous supporters, community partners, and spirited donation drives to fulfill holiday wish lists for childr

CAPS & Maple City is celebrating record-breaking growth within our Healthy Families program — growth that reflects both the dedication of our team and the trust families place in this important service. Healthy Families at a Glance Healthy Families is a voluntary home visiting program that supports families from pregnancy through a child’s fifth birthday. Team members spend time with families each month, building trusted relationships with families while sharing evidence-base

For six years, Leon has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA. Before becoming a CASA, he spent decades as an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor, where he saw firsthand how much children need safe, dependable adults in their lives. Leon, CASA Volunteer When Leon first met “Jackson,” Jackson was eight years old and living with extended family after experiencing significant change. During their early visits, conversation did not come easily. So Leo

Wellfield Botanic Gardens were filled with hope on the evening of August 21 as more than 300 friends, partners, and supporters came together for the annual CAPS & Maple City Gala. This year’s theme, “There’s No Place Like Hope,” felt especially meaningful as our community gathered in support of a newly united CAPS & Maple City. The evening reflected the incredible support behind our merged organization and a shared commitment to ensuring children and families throughout our c

Children across our community headed back to school, and with that comes a new year of learning, exploration, friendships, and growth. For some children, though, school may represent something even more important: a safe place where they can begin to understand what they are experiencing and find the words to ask for help. This was the case for one child in our community, who had been experiencing abuse for a significant time, but did not understand that what was happening to

Every Tuesday from May through October, CAPS & Maple City can be found at the Goshen Farmers Market — sharing fresh food, encouraging healthy choices, and building relationships with families in our community. Ingrid Moser, Registered Dietician Nutritionist “Through our Fresh Food Therapy program, 20–25 clinic patients each year receive $15 in weekly coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local market vendors,” explained Ingrid Moser, Registered Dietician Nutrit

In our commitment to providing quality comprehensive services to children, families, and community members, we are pleased to announce that CAPS & Maple City has obtained Joint Commission Accreditation for our clinical services. We are now fully Joint Commission accredited in Ambulatory Health Care, Behavioral Health and Human Services, as well as having the Patient Centered Medical Home Certificate. While hospitals and most inpatient services are required to go through Join

CAPS & Maple City is officially operating as one organization, across five sites and a mobile unit, bringing together health care, family support, child abuse prevention education, and child advocacy services. By joining together, we can make it easier for children and families to access the care and support they need—often without having to navigate multiple organizations or travel across the county. A family receiving support after a difficult experience can be connected to

Finding the right healthcare provider can be overwhelming. We understand that a first appointment with a new provider can leave patients feeling nervous, so we are eager to help make your first appointment feel familiar and welcoming by letting you get to know new providers early. We'd love to introduce you to Dr. Dwayne Johnson, the newest pediatrician joining our team! Dr. Johnson is a board-certified pediatrician with over 42 years of experience, dedicated to serving child

Families rarely experience challenges in isolation. A child's safety, a family's health needs, financial stress, barriers to access, and family stability are all connected. By bringing child abuse prevention, family support and parenting education alongside primary, dental, and behavioral health care together, CAPS & Maple City is building a more coordinated and compassionate system of care in our community. Together we now provide more than 15 unique services and supports, i

Each April, you’ll start to see blue and silver pinwheels appear across our community. They’re bright. Hopeful. Easy to notice. And they matter. But planting a pinwheel is just the beginning. Because child abuse prevention doesn’t happen from just planting pinwheels. It happens through everyday choices, everyday people, and a community that shows up, repeatedly. Here are a few simple, yet powerful ways you can be part of this work—starting today. 1. Be a Safe Adult Every chil

The boards of Child and Parent Services (CAPS) and Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) each unanimously approved a merger on March 13th to strengthen and coordinate services for the families and communities they serve. The merger is expected to be completed by mid-year 2026 pending necessary regulatory approvals and notifications. CAPS and Maple City’s missions closely align around one central belief: every family in the community deserves to be healthy, safe, and thriving