Bay Area CAPC Chapters Band Together for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Bay Area CAPC Chapters Band Together for Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council (GBACAPC), comprised of local chapters, have banded together to make a larger impact for Child Abuse Prevention Month. To raise greater awareness, Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition members created an activity calendar so that family and community partners can register and engage throughout the region.

GBACAPC has listed all of the events, trainings, activities and opportunities to get involved regionally on their website. Find out what you can do in your area to strengthen families and protect children.

Cope's April Newsletter - Special Blue Ribbon Month Edition

Cope's April Newsletter - Special Blue Ribbon Month Edition

Every April, we commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month by raising awareness about this important issue and funds to strengthen families and protect children. As always, there are many opportunities for you to get involved and help protect kids in our community:

  • #WearBlue4Kids Day is this Friday, April 5th! Wear blue, share a pic, and tag @CopeFamilyCenter!

  • Bring your family to Kids Day on Saturday, April 13th!

  • Paint the Town Blue to support local businesses who are taking a stand to protect children

  • Visit a pinwheel display throughout the community to help raise awareness

Cope and CAPC Host Kids Day

Cope and CAPC Host Kids Day

Napa, CA – Cope Family Center and the Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council are hosting Kids Day, a favorite community-wide event, for the third year in a row. This free family-fun event was held annually from 2001-2013 and was revived in 2021 after a nine-year hiatus. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Oxbow Commons Park on McKinstry Street. There will be over 45 booths with resources for parents, activities, and games for children, as well as food, music, entertainment, and live performances. City of Napa Vice Mayor Bernie Narvaez will be the event’s emcee.

Cope’s February 2024 Newsletter

Cope’s February 2024 Newsletter

In this issue:

  • January was Positive Parenting Awareness Month! Read how Cope engaged with our local and state governments to advocate for positive parenting programs.

  • Valentine's Day is almost here! Read some ways to show your child love this Valentine's Day and beyond.

  • Program Spotlight: See photos from our Family Connection Vision Board Event.

  • Sign up for upcoming volunteer opportunities!

Ways to Show Your Child Love on Valentine's Day and Beyond

Ways to Show Your Child Love on Valentine's Day and Beyond

As the official day of love, Valentine's Day is a special reminder to be intentional about the ways we show our children love and affection. Beyond the candy and cards, there are simple but meaningful ways to make your child feel valued, loved, and cherished. Read below for some small but impactful ways to tell your child "I love you" this Valentine's Day and beyond.

My Day at the Capitol: How We Advocated for Positive Parenting Programs

My Day at the Capitol: How We Advocated for Positive Parenting Programs

On January 23rd, Cope’s Triple P Team visited the Capitol for a day of advocacy. Triple P teams from around the state, coming from as far as San Diego, met with our California Legislators to encourage them to prioritize positive parenting in budget and policy decisions. Our Cope team was joined by other Napa County agencies delivering Triple P, including UpValley, Child Start, and Parentscan.

County and State Proclaim January as Positive Parenting Awareness Month

County and State Proclaim January as Positive Parenting Awareness Month

NAPA, CA – Cope Family Center, a member of the Napa County Triple P Collaborative (NCTPC), announced that the Napa County Board of Supervisors and the California Assembly have both recognized January as Positive Parenting Month, highlighting the importance for parents and caregivers to develop warm, nurturing relationships with their children and teens and become more confident as parents.

Cope's 2023 Client Holiday Party

Cope's 2023 Client Holiday Party

With the help of our generous donors and volunteers, Cope's annual client holiday party was once again a fun and festive celebration for the families in our programs! Families gathered at Cope to celebrate the season with their family support specialist or parent educator and enjoy in some holiday fun. Families enjoyed hot chocolate, crafted holiday paper trees, and took family portraits before a seasonal backdrop in our resource center.

Thank You Napa Valley Vintners

Thank You Napa Valley Vintners

For more than 20 years, Cope Family Center has been privileged to have the support of the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) which has contributed almost $5 million in that time. This generosity has transformed the lives of thousands of children and their families and helped build a stronger community for all. We are grateful to report that NVV recently announced their support will continue with a grant of $250,000.

Letter to the Editor: Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Protects Children

Letter to the Editor: Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Protects Children

By affirming LGBTQ+ identities and passing laws in support of the safety and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ children and youth are better protected. Anti-LGBTQ+ laws and rhetoric actively harm children in the community, and anyone who cares about the wellbeing of children and youth should oppose this hateful and discriminatory legislation.