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: Julian Duran
Nominator(s): Maria Cazares Program: FYI Site: Youth 2 Leaders I am pleased to nominate Julian Duran. His commitment to providing unconditional
support to those around him sets him apart. Julian's leadership is evident in his interactions with students and his support in various events. Julian has attended many resource fairs and connected with community members to share information on the organization and as an AmeriCorps member. He has demonstrated perseverance in pushing through to complete his hours, showcasing a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for making a difference in his community. He has consistently stepped out of his comfort zone and has demonstrated personal growth since he started his service. Julian truly deserves recognition for his outstanding contributions and commitment as an AmeriCorps member. 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. |