CAPACares

CAPACares CAPACares provides services in three key areas: Counseling, Family Support Services, and Community Education.

Through CAPACares' comprehensive programs, we aim to promote healing from traumatic experiences, strengthen families, and create a safer Kansas City community for all. CAPACares provides individual and family counseling for adults and children who have experienced trauma. CAPACares' Healthy Families Jackson County (TM) program provides home visiting and family support services for pregnant moms and new parents with children up to age 3. CAPACares also provides educational services, including Parenting Education classes, Mandated Reporter Training, and community-based Prevention Education Outreach. If you want to learn more about CAPACares' services, please call our main office at (816) 252-8388.

Applause, applause! Edward Jones agent Danielle Trabon is helping us make our gala a standing-ovation success. We’re gra...
09/04/2025

Applause, applause! Edward Jones agent Danielle Trabon is helping us make our gala a standing-ovation success. We’re grateful for your support center stage.

Join us "Under the Big Top" Saturday, October 11. Visit bit.ly/CAPACares50 to get your tickets or learn more.

If you're seeing this, it means our Golden Ticket Raffle is live! Only 100 tickets will be sold, giving you great odds t...
09/02/2025

If you're seeing this, it means our Golden Ticket Raffle is live! Only 100 tickets will be sold, giving you great odds to win a Royal Caribbean cruise for Two, a 7-night Myrtle Beach villa stay, or a 14 k gold necklace with .25 carats of diamonds and beautiful enamel details.

Golden Tickets will be available at $100 each until sold out or until the drawing at our 50th Anniversary Gala on October 11. You don't have to be present to win, so don't miss out!

With your help, this raffle will raise $10,000 to support our programs that strengthen families and build resiliency in kids right here in KC.

Head to bit.ly/CAPACares50 and click "Golden Ticket Raffle" on the lefthand side to get your tickets. If you’re on your mobile device, click “Buy” from the bottom ribbon.

Our offices are closed today, but if you are in immediate crisis, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or...
09/01/2025

Our offices are closed today, but if you are in immediate crisis, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Today we’re celebrating Lindsey’s second CAPAversary! As our Community Education Manager, Lindsey oversees all of CAPACa...
08/28/2025

Today we’re celebrating Lindsey’s second CAPAversary! As our Community Education Manager, Lindsey oversees all of CAPACares’ education programs, helping kids, families, and community partners learn, connect, and grow.

When asked to sum up her time at CAPACares, Lindsey shared one word: empowering. “This experience has allowed me to support others through advocacy and education — and in the process, I’ve grown personally and professionally. CAPACares is driven by a mission to create real change for children and families, and being part of that mission has pushed me to grow, speak up, and stay committed to something bigger than myself.”

We couldn't agree more! Here are some comments colleagues shared about Lindsey:
💙“Lindsey has been instrumental in our connections with agency partners.”
💙“She goes above and beyond every day, pouring her heart into the community, children, and families we serve.”
💙“She’s a team player, an out-of-the-box thinker, and so creative!”
💙"Lindsey is great at making clients and staff feel supported and heard. She is passionate about the work she does, shows a lot of compassion to others and is always willing to lend a helping hand."

Thank you, Lindsey, for the passion, creativity, and heart you bring to our mission every day.

It's almost time for our Golden Ticket Raffle! Only 100 tickets will be sold for $100 each, giving you the chance to win...
08/27/2025

It's almost time for our Golden Ticket Raffle! Only 100 tickets will be sold for $100 each, giving you the chance to win a Royal Caribbean cruise for Two, a 7-night Myrtle Beach villa stay, or a 14 k gold necklace with .25 carats of diamonds and beautiful enamel details.

Golden Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 2 at 8:30 a.m. and will be available until sold out or until our October 11 Gala drawing. Don’t miss your shot at a golden win!

Head to bit.ly/CAPACares50 to get your tickets or learn more.

Happy first CAPAversary to Lily, our amazing Community Educator!Over the past year, Lily has been out in schools, after-...
08/26/2025

Happy first CAPAversary to Lily, our amazing Community Educator!

Over the past year, Lily has been out in schools, after-school programs, and community spaces teaching social-emotional learning, child abuse prevention, and personal safety, all while helping kids feel seen, supported, and cared for.

Lily shared that the best part of her job is when kids light up as they recognize her and ask when she’s coming back: “When you get that kind of reaction, you know you’re doing something right with making a connection and being a safe adult for the kids.”

Her teammates say: “Lily brings a unique perspective: she has an amazing way of seeing new areas for growth and tackling problems from a different angle. She’s a wonderful team member, so kind, and always goes the extra mile for anyone.”

Thank you, Lily, for the energy, kindness, and creativity you bring to CAPACares and our community every day. We’re so glad you’re here!

The spotlight shines bright on Lead Bank for helping us celebrate 50 years under the Big Top. Thank you for being a ring...
08/25/2025

The spotlight shines bright on Lead Bank for helping us celebrate 50 years under the Big Top. Thank you for being a ringmaster of generosity!

Join us "Under the Big Top" Saturday, October 11. Visit bit.ly/CAPACares50 to get your tickets or learn more.

Meet our Honorary Chairs, the past and present members of Junior Service League of Independence!Did you know? CAPACares ...
08/21/2025

Meet our Honorary Chairs, the past and present members of Junior Service League of Independence!

Did you know? CAPACares began as a parenting helpline, launched by JSL volunteers with a $10,000 grant (nearly $60,000 today). A past JSL president helped lead the effort and wrote CAPACares' first by-laws.

Thanks to JSL’s ongoing support, CAPACares has grown into the family mental health agency it is today. JSL women have served on our board and continue to support CAPACares through events, donation drives, and volunteer efforts.

Join us "Under the Big Top" at the Madrid Theatre on Saturday, October 11 as we celebrate 50 years of CAPACares! Reserve your spot now and get ready to enjoy dazzling entertainment, delicious fare, live music, and more!

Head to bit.ly/CAPACares50 to get your tickets or learn more.

Hats off to our friends at Edward Jones: Megan Hammer, Drew Hammer, Ryan Kliethermes, Adam Kliethermes, Kevin McClelland...
08/19/2025

Hats off to our friends at Edward Jones: Megan Hammer, Drew Hammer, Ryan Kliethermes, Adam Kliethermes, Kevin McClelland, Christy Yager, Drew Reynolds, Craig Bolger. These high-flying heroes are really helping our gala soar.

Join us "Under the Big Top" Saturday, October 11. Visit bit.ly/CAPACares50 to get your tickets or learn more.

Meet our Gala Co-Chairs, Megan Hammer and Drew Hammer!The Hammer Family has been steadfast supporters of CAPACares for d...
08/15/2025

Meet our Gala Co-Chairs, Megan Hammer and Drew Hammer!

The Hammer Family has been steadfast supporters of CAPACares for decades. Megan and Drew’s mother, Beth Hammer, served as Board President during their childhood, instilling in them a lasting appreciation for community service and CAPACares’ mission.

Inspired by her example, they proudly carry that legacy forward. They are honored to serve as the 50th Anniversary Gala Co-Chairs, further demonstrating their commitment to CAPACares' work and the children and families we serve.

Join us "Under the Big Top" at the Madrid Theatre on Saturday, October 11 as we celebrate 50 years of CAPACares! Reserve your spot now and get ready to enjoy dazzling entertainment, delicious fare, live music, and more!

Head to bit.ly/CAPACares50 to get your tickets or learn more.

We’re looking for a new VP of Fundraising and Grants Management! If you have a heart for our mission, are passionate abo...
08/14/2025

We’re looking for a new VP of Fundraising and Grants Management! If you have a heart for our mission, are passionate about fundraising, and want to make a difference, visit capacares.org/careers to learn more.

08/14/2025

We so enjoyed having the opportunity to talk about our new look, our important mission, and our upcoming gala with Paula McKinney from the Independence Chamber of Commerce on the latest episode of "What's Happening."

We hope to see many of you at our gala, "Under the Big Top," Saturday, October 11 at the Madrid Theatre. It will be a night to remember!

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503 E 23rd St S
Independence, MO
64055

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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