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Our Values

Rooted in Hope 
Called to Excellence
Committed to Relationships
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Our Values

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Our Vision

A community where children are safe and families thrive.

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Our Mission

To support families to ensure that every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.

Our Core Focus

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Rooted in Hope 
Although many of the children we serve have experienced abuse, we remain optimistic that our work at CAPS can make a difference in preventing child abuse, one child at a time.
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Called to Excellence
Grounded in our belief that every child deserves safety and love, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in our work.
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Committed to Relationships
We recognize that meaningful impact stems from strong relationships, so we intentionally nurture connections with the children and families we serve, as well as with our colleagues, partners, and community.

We are building the world we want to see

Where families and children are stronger, safer, and more supported than ever.

Our Building Blocks

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To support families to ensure that every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.

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The CAPS Story

Since 1976, CAPS has been a trusted leader in preventing child abuse and neglect in north central Indiana. As the first organization of its kind in Indiana, CAPS has led the way in child abuse prevention and family support for nearly five decades. We've walked alongside families, offering programs and services that protect children, strengthen relationships, and respond to the changing needs of our community.


Today, CAPS continues that commitment — equipping parents and caregivers with the knowledge, support, and encouragement they need to raise safe and healthy children.

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Our Work

CAPS serves families through a wide range of services/supports. We do this through prevention and early intervention response programs. We work together with families to build safer, stronger futures. Our prevention-first approach is rooted in trust, connection, and meaningful relationships. We listen, we support, and we create real change for the families we serve.

Behind Every Number Is A Child

2,269+

CHILDREN SERVED

2,287+

ADULTS SUPPORTED

1,635+

FAMILIES STRENGTHENED

A child who’s safe. A child who has someone to count on. A child who has a better path forward.


We can’t do this without you. Because no number matters more than one safe child.

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Our Programs

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Center for Nurturing Families

Offers community support through resources, parenting education, and the Prevent 360° initiative, improving family stability and child safety.

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Child & Family Advocacy Center

Provides forensic interviews of child victims of abuse and neglect while offering a safe space and trauma informed support to families.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates

Advocates for children in Elkhart County’s court system, using trained volunteers to ensure their safety and well-being in nurturing environments.

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Fetal-Infant Mortality Review

The FIMR initiative gathers community stakeholders to examine root causes of infant deaths, developing strategies to prevent future tragedies.

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Healthy Families

Provides in-home support to at-risk families with children aged 0-5, promoting health, resilience, and strong parent-child bonds over a five-year period.

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Nurturing Care Groups

Are neighborhood based peer support groups for parents of 0-5 year olds who receive positive parenting support and connection.

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Prevent 360

Equips adults and children with skills to prevent abuse, targeting early childcare centers, schools, youth organizations, and communities.

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Supervised Visitation

Ensures safe, monitored visits between children and non-custodial parents, supporting positive parenting and documenting interactions.

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925+

Child Safety Education

6000+

Home Visiting Hours

442+

Child Advocacy

551+

Forensic Interviewing

Empowering Families

Preventing Child Abuse

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