Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council
About the Child Abuse Prevention Council
Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs) of California are community councils whose primary purpose is to coordinate the community’s efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. YCCA coordinates and leads the CAPC to deliver impactful and informational campaigns throughout the year, kicking off every campaign in April, Child Abuse Prevention Month.
CAPC Mission, Vision & Values
Vision
Every child in Yolo County is safe and thrives.
Mission
The mission of the Yolo County Child abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is to eliminate child abuse and neglect and the adversity it causes by strengthening families and communities.
Values
- Child-centered
- Prevention-focused
- Trauma-informed
- Culturally responsive
- Collaborative
- Promoting resilience
- Prioritizing physical, emotional, and community safety
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness and strengthen efforts to keep children safe. We’ve compiled a set of resources including educational materials and activities to help staff, families, and community members recognize the signs of abuse, respond appropriately, and promote safe, nurturing environments for all children. Everyone has a role to play in prevention—let’s stay informed and engaged.
Each April, people join the national movement to promote Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month to raise awareness that child abuse is preventable. At the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) and the Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP), we prevent child abuse and neglect effectively through safety, education, health, and advocacy. In the toolkit, you will find resources, talking points, and other family-strengthening tips and activities to enhance and elevate your engagement throughout April.
Show your support this April by using our custom Child Abuse Prevention Month Zoom background. It’s a simple way for community members and partners to raise awareness during virtual meetings and events. Download the background, spread the message, and help spark important conversations about keeping children safe.
This April, YoloArts and Yolo County Children’s Alliance are coming together to unite the Yolo County community in a powerful creative project. Families are invited to contribute to a collaborative visual narrative that celebrates what makes each family unique—while highlighting the shared experiences that connect us all. Join us in showing how our differences can bring us closer and teach us more about one another.
Child Abuse Prevention Council Members & Functions
The CAPC exists to serve as an advocate for children and families in Yolo County. The CAPC’s functions include providing a forum for: interagency cooperation and coordination in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse cases; promoting the public awareness of abuse and neglect and the resources available for intervention and treatment; referring professionals to trainings in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse and neglect; recommending improvements in services to families and victims; and encouraging and facilitating community support for child abuse and neglect programs.
2025-2026 CAPC Members
- Tony Kildare | Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency-Child Welfare
- Rachelle Gayton | Yolo County Probation
- Adriane Laughter | Yolo County Office of Education
- Brian Vaughn | Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency- Public Health
- Cecilia Lopez | Cameron’s Place, Yolo County Children’s Advocacy Center/ Yolo County District Attorney’s Office
- Celina Alveraz | Empower Yolo
- David Marshall | Yolo County District Attorney’s Office
- Doni Debolt | Yolo County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- Gina Daleiden | First 5 Yolo
- Sara Gavin | CommuniCare + Ole
- MariaIsabel Mandujano | CommuniCare + Ole
- Heather Sleuter | Yolo Crisis Nursery
For the Child Abuse Prevention Council meeting agendas and minutes, please contact the CAPC Coordinator.
Yolo Family Strengthening Network
In addition to coordinating the CAPC, YCCA coordinates the Yolo Family Strengthening Network (YFSN). YSFN is a group of Yolo County family-serving organizations and agencies dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect through coordinated care efforts and individual programming and supportive services throughout Yolo County.
To receive YSFN updates and news, please contact the CAPC Coordinator.