Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)

A United Stand Against Child Abuse

April 2025 marks Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time to raise awareness and strengthen our community’s commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting families.

Stay tuned for updates on this year’s CAP Month events, activities, and ways to get involved! 

We encourage you to check back soon or follow @MonoCaresForKids on Facebook for the latest information.

In the meantime, explore resources below to learn more about child abuse prevention efforts in Mono County and beyond.

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About Us:  The Mono County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) was established in November 2001.  The rural and isolated characteristics of Mono County significantly influence the availability of child abuse prevention services and resources. The goal of the CAPC is to look at local needs regarding child abuse and neglect prevention, to hear updates on programs that are funded by OCAP and other agency updates as they relate to family strengthening.  As such, the Mono County CAPC identified four areas of need to allocate child abuse prevention grant funds. 

    * Promotion of Personal Safety and Interpersonal Respect
    * Community Development to Remedy the Isolation of Families
    * Parent Education and Support
    * Individualized and Flexible Parent Coaching

The Mono County Department of Health and Human Services has contracted with the Mono County Office of Education. 

Mission Statement:  Mono County CAPC is dedicated to supporting activities, resources and programs that encourage safe, healthy and resilient families.

Members:

1. DonnaLisa Knowles - Chair: Parent & Community Member, Realtor
2. Molly DesBaillets - Vice-Chair: First 5 Mono County
3. Michelle Raust - Mono County Health and Human Services
4. Jazmin Barkley - Mono County Probation Department
5. Jenna Cruz - Mono County Behavioral Health
6. Vacant
7. Vacant
8. Vacant 
9. Vacant 

To report suspected child or adult abuse, call the 24 hour Hotline  at 1-800-340-5411.

Links to other CAPC Related Resources: 

https://www.first5mono.org/

https://wild-iris.org/

https://casaeasternsierra.org/

Strengthening Families: https://monocounty.ca.gov/capc/page/strengthening-families-mono-county

Mono Strengthening Families Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mono-Strengthening-Families-715026581957919/

OCAP Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training: https://mandatedreporterca.com/