Inyo County California

The Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) was enacted in Inyo County in 2022. The mission of the CAPC is to eliminate child abuse and neglect and the adversity it causes by ensuring a safe and nurturing home environment for all children. The CAPC stands firmly in the belief that all children deserve support and advocacy, especially in regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

The functions of the CAPC, include:

1. Provide a forum for interagency cooperation and coordination in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse cases;
2. Promote the public awareness of abuse and neglect and the resources available for intervention and treatment;
3. Encourage and support programs that provide positive childhood experiences to promote healthy development;
4. Refer professionals to trainings in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse and neglect;
5. Recommend improvements in services to families and victims; and
6. To serve as an advocate for children and families in Inyo County

As the prevention of child abuse encourages the involvement of the entire community, the CAPC seeks to obtain representation from a wide range of agencies, organizations, and the community at large.  If interested in applying, please email capc@inyocounty.us or call 760-873-6453 for more information.