Child Abuse Prevention Center
AmeriCorps Programs
Who we areThe Child Abuse Prevention Center is a state, national and international training, education, research and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities.
The CAP Center administers four AmeriCorps programs with AmeriCorps members serving children, youth, and families throughout California. |
We are recruiting motivated and community-oriented individuals to provide services to children and families. The CAP Center administers four AmeriCorps programs with AmeriCorps members serving children, youth, and families throughout California. Our programs offer full- and part-time opportunities ranging from home visitation to parenting classes to youth mentoring, and more! CAP Center AmeriCorps members receive excellent benefits in addition to opportunities for personal and professional development. |
Become an AmeriCorps PartnerCAP Center AmeriCorps programs partner with nonprofit organizations, state agencies, schools, and other community organizations throughout California.
Interested in hosting AmeriCorps members? Learn more about partnering with CAP Center AmeriCorps. |
Members of the Month July 2024
Member Name: Maya Ryan
Nominator(s): Kecia Sakazaki Program: FYI Site: Aging UP It is with great enthusiasm and admiration that I nominate Maya for her outstanding service and unwavering dedication to the Aging UP Program. Maya's recent actions exemplify her extraordinary commitment to supporting youth in crisis, going above and beyond to ensure their well-being and safety.
Last month, Maya received a distressing text from a youth who was grappling with physical symptoms exacerbating a mental health crisis. Despite previous discouragement from a lack of support at the emergency room, Maya immediately sprang into action. She not only convinced the youth to return to the hospital but also accompanied them every step of the way, providing invaluable support and guidance. During the visit, Maya's compassion and empathy shone brightly as she helped the youth advocate for their needs and encouraged them to express their emotional struggles to the medical staff. Maya's genuine care and understanding created a safe space for the youth to open up about their depression and suicidal thoughts, leading to a much-needed intervention and evaluation by a social worker. Despite the challenges of the situation, Maya remained calm, composed, and reassuring, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and resilience. Her ability to connect with and empower youth in crisis is truly remarkable, making a profound difference in their lives. Maya's authenticity, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond are evident in every interaction she has with the youth in our program. Her dedication to their well-being and her tireless efforts to provide support and guidance make her an invaluable asset to our team. Member Name: Fabiola Robles-Jacobo
Nominator(s): Kim Owens Program: PATH Site: First 5 Colusa Fabiola has been serving as an AmeriCorps Family Support Aide at the Arbuckle Family Action Center for the past two years. During Fabiola’s time of service, she has helped to start the Make Parenting A Pleasure parenting classes at the center, has served over 100 families, and has provided personal support and assistance to over 50 parents and their children. Fabiola cares deeply for the members of our community. She does a great job at making sure that they know they are valued, and have the tools they need to succeed. Fabiola has made all of these great accomplishments, while at the same time, attending UC Davis, and caring for her beautiful one-year old daughter. I am grateful for all of her help, and am confident that she will continue to be an asset to our community.
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Member Name: Meneu Yang
Nominator: Jordan Bittner Program: Birth & Beyond Site: Sacramento Children’s Home Meneu has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to service, going above and beyond to enhance our support for families. He has played a crucial role in refining our processes and communication with MPAP families, setting a higher standard for himself and his colleagues. Continuously evaluating ways to eliminate barriers for families, Meneu even goes the extra mile, conducting drop-offs and meet-ups to ensure better access to our services.
His dedication extends to supporting clients through proactive measures such as personally contacting referrals before their introduction to families, experiencing the self-referral process, and actively participating in various tasks alongside clients. Meneu has also successfully built strong connections between our site and Hmong families in the community. The positive feedback from Hmong families highlights his effective communication and assistance, with referrals spreading through word of mouth. Colleagues have expressed deep appreciation for Meneu's work, recognizing his contribution to fostering a positive and supportive work environment. He consistently makes himself available to others, showcasing his passion for the role. Meneu's eagerness to expand his knowledge through training, thoughtful inquiries, and creative outreach initiatives reflects his genuine commitment to our community. Meadow view takes pride in having Meneu as a valuable member of our team, representing AmeriCorps with distinction. |