What Child Abuse Means to Society
A child who is abused or neglected is 59% more likely to be arrested as a juvenile than other children.
Abuse and neglect increases the likelihood of adult criminal behavior by 28% and violent crime by 30%.
As many as two-thirds of people in drug treatment programs reported being abused as children.
An estimated one-third of abused and neglected children will eventually victimize their own children.
It is estimated that $103.8 billion dollars was spent in 2007 on out-of-home care, health and mental health care, special education, juvenile justice, and adult crime to address the effects of child maltreatment.
The Child Abuse Prevention Council Placer is dedicated to helping parents with difficult life circumstances before problems become overwhelming and a child is hurt.

What does the Child Abuse Prevention Council Placer do?                               Give generously and change a child's life forever.   

  • Coaches parents with child development and family issues
  • Enrolls children in health insurance
  • Treats children who are victims of abuse or trauma
  • Educates the community about how to keep children safe
  • Provides information about the services available when difficulties arise

“Children thrive when their parents do well. Parents do best when they have the resources they need to be successful,” notes DeAnne Thornton, CAPC’s Executive Director. “Our goal is to help parents cope and resolve stressful situations that can lead to harming a child."                                      

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 CAPC Placer County is a Certified United Way Partner
The Child Abuse Prevention Council Placer is proud to be a Certified United Way Partner Agency