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# CAPA Beaufort

Child Abuse Prevention Association

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- [Child Abuse Prevention Association: Protecting Children & Families](https://capabeaufort.org/) - CAPA offers a variety of programs to the community to help raise awareness about child abuse and its effects on the community. CAPA, a United Way agency, is a local nonprofit organization chartered in 1981 for the purpose of providing prevention and intervention programs targeted at breaking the cycle of child abuse and aiding its
- [Job Openings](https://capabeaufort.org/job-openings/) - Join Our Team CAPA is looking for compassionate, dependable people who want to make a meaningful difference for children and families in the Lowcountry. Current Openings Thrift Processor Receives and processes donations at CAPA’s Closet Residential Case Manager II Helps coordinate care, support, and services for teens in the Open Arms Children’s Home To Apply
- [Open Arms Children's Home](https://capabeaufort.org/open-arms-shelter/) - CAPA operates a home in Beaufort County that is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year for youth birth to 21 years who’ve been removed from an abusive or neglectful situation. We primarily serve the 14th Judicial Circuit – Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Allendale, and Hampton counties. Due to a severe lack of
- [Dancing With Our Stars](https://capabeaufort.org/dwos/)
- [Resource Family Program (foster care)](https://capabeaufort.org/foster/) - With a shortage of loving, supportive foster homes in our area, and throughout the state, the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) is seeking to bridge that service gap. CAPA is a licensed Child Placing Agency to recruit, train, and support, non-therapeutic resource (foster) families in Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Allendale, and Hampton counties. CAPA accepts
- [Board of Directors](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/board-of-directors/) - CAPA Board members are active community leaders who help guide the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term impact. Working together as a collaborative team, the Board provides leadership, advocacy, and strategic support for the organization and the individuals and families we serve. Board members serve three-year terms beginning each January and may be eligible for
- [Volunteer](https://capabeaufort.org/volunteer/) - CAPA volunteers contributed 13,000 hours to our community in 2025… come join them! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeArea of interest (check all that apply)CAPA's ClosetFundraising eventsOpen Arms Children's
- [Community Outreach](https://capabeaufort.org/programs/community-outreach/) - CAPA offers a variety of free programs to raise awareness about child abuse and its effects on the community. For more information or scheduling, please contact April Fletcher-Clark, Director of Programs, at 843.524.4350 or outreach@capabeaufort.org. Comprehensive School-based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Education CAPA offers comprehensive prevention programs to effectively educate and empower children to
- [Accreditation](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/accreditation/) - The Council on Accreditation (COA) is an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization. Founded in 1977 by the Child Welfare League of America and Family Service America (now the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities), COA’s mission is to partner with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and
- [Iris Society](https://capabeaufort.org/iris-society/) - The Iris Society was inspired by Jon Rhoden, the husband of the late Jan Stewart-Rhoden. He inspires us all by giving monthly to CAPA in her memory. Jan’s favorite flower was the iris; a symbol of faith, hope, wisdom, courage, and admiration. The iris is the perfect representation of Jan and her love for CAPA.
- [Annual Reports](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/newsletters/) - 2025 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report
- [Angel Wish Tree](https://capabeaufort.org/angel-wish-tree/) - Thank you! With your help, 582 children woke up to Christmas Magic! Beaufort Trees Abberley Pointe Battery Creek Interact Beaufort Executive Airport Beaufort Memorial Hospital 5th Floor Beaufort Memorial Hospital Emergency Room Beaufort Smiles Beaufort Water Festival Books A Million BOSS Orthopaedics CPM Federal Credit Union Decibel Church Derrick Ballet Conservatory Earthfit Habersham Fourteenth Circuit
- [Exchange Club Ghost Tours](https://capabeaufort.org/event-calendar/ghost-tours/) - Ghost Tours! Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and guests. See you next October!
- [Mission & Vision](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/mission/) - Our Mission The Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) exists to break the destructive cycle of child abuse and neglect by equipping parents, children and their caregivers with necessary skills, knowledge and values. Our Vision All children deserve to be loved, nurtured and kept safe from intentional and unintentional harm. Our Commitment At CAPA, we are committed
- [School Handouts](https://capabeaufort.org/school-handouts/) - Lesson materials can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate grade level. Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Lesson 1 3rd Grade Lesson 2 4th Grade Lesson 1 4th Grade Lesson 2 5th Grade Lesson 1 5th Grade Lesson 2 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Additional materials Sextortion
- [Parenting Classes](https://capabeaufort.org/programs/parenting-classes/) - P.S. We Love You (parent support group) Thursdays 6:15 – 7:45 pm (offered on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, call 843.524.4350 to check schedule) CAPA Parent Center 1340 Ribaut Road, Port Royal FREE Being a parent is probably one of the toughest jobs that we ever do. Today’s families face many obstacles and we hope
- [KidFest](https://capabeaufort.org/kidfest/) - We’ll see you April 2026! If your agency would like booth space, please click here.
- [History](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/history/) - The Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) is a local, non-profit organization founded in 1978 and chartered in 1981 for the purpose of providing prevention and intervention programs targeted at breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect. CAPA, a United Way agency, is a local, non-profit organization chartered in 1981 for the purpose of providing
- [About](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/) - The Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) is a local non-profit organization, incorporated in 1981. CAPA’s annual budget is $2.4 million with the Open Arms Children’s Home representing almost half of the total expenses. Funding comes from fee for service, public grants, private grants, and grass-roots fundraising. CAPA offers community and school-based Outreach Programs, safe sleep education, home visitation, and
- [CAPA's Closet Thrift Store](https://capabeaufort.org/capas-closet/) - All proceeds from CAPA’s Closet Thrift Store benefit the Open Arms Children’s Home and other CAPA programs. Located at 1340 Ribaut Road in Port Royal, we accept donations of new and gently used clothing and household items. We also pick up furniture and other large items in good condition. We no longer accept mattresses. Hours
- [Contact Us](https://capabeaufort.org/contact-us/) - Admin/Outreach Office Physical address: 714 14th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935 Mailing address: PO Box 531, Beaufort, SC 29901 Phone: 843.524.4350 Fax: 843-525-0070 Email: kids@capabeaufort.org CAPA’s Closet Thrift Store Location: 1340 Ribaut Road, Port Royal 29935 Phone: 843.524.0281 Fax: 843.524.7737 Email: thecloset@capabeaufort.org Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmailPhoneWhat can we
- [Annual Business Meeting](https://capabeaufort.org/annual-meeting/) - Please RSVP here
- [Safe Sleep for Baby](https://capabeaufort.org/programs/safe-sleep-for-baby/) - Safe Sleeping Tips for Baby Place infant(s) to sleep on their backs. Use firm, tight-fitting mattresses. Never use pillows, blankets, or extra padding under baby. Keep cribs free from clutter including toys and bumpers. Positioning devices are not necessary and can be deadly. Regularly check crib for loose, missing, or broken parts or slats. Do not
- [Terms of Usage](https://capabeaufort.org/terms-of-usage/) - TERMS OF USAGE Thank you for visiting the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) website. Please take the time to read the Terms of Usage BEFORE accessing any other page on this site. These Terms of Usage may change from time to time without notice; all updates will be posted on this page. By proceeding, you
- [Programs](https://capabeaufort.org/programs/) - CAPA offers a variety of programs to the community to help raise awareness about child abuse and its effects on the community. For more information about CAPA’s outreach programs, please contact April Fletcher-Clark, Director of Programs, at 843.524.4350 or outreach@capabeaufort.org.
- [Exchange Parent Aide](https://capabeaufort.org/exchange-parent-aide/) - The Exchange Parent Aide Program is a free and voluntary home-based parent education program. CAPA’s trained Family Aide will work with parents weekly for up to 13 months to achieve goals related to child safety, finances, problem-solving skills, parenting skills, and social support. Why CAPA’s Exchange Parent Aide Program? We understand that parenting can be a
- [10 Apps Teens Are Using That Parents Should Know About](https://capabeaufort.org/10-apps-teens-are-using-that-parents-should-know-about/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://capabeaufort.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/apps-parents-should-know.pdf" title="apps parents should know"]
- [Sex Offender Registry](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/sexual-offender-registry/) - According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) on 6/1/2020, there were 282 registered sex offenders in Beaufort County. To search your neighborhood, visit one of the sites: SLED Search South Carolina for an offender by address, name, county, city, and zip code. Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website Search nationally for
- [Open House RSVP](https://capabeaufort.org/open-house-rsvp/) - [vfb id='6']
- [Crying Plan](https://capabeaufort.org/crying-plan/) - All babies cry, some more than others. It’s important to have a CRYING PLAN that you (or anyone watching your baby) can follow when the crying starts.
- [Child Safety](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/child-safety/) - It is CAPA's vision that all children deserve to be loved, nurtured and kept safe from intentional and unintentional harm. Please click on the underlined links below for more information. Safe Kids Worldwide - product recalls plus safety tips for playgrounds, sports, bicycles, etc. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration- car seat safety Palmetto Poison
- [ACE Study](https://capabeaufort.org/ace/) - The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest investigations ever conducted to assess associations between childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being. The study is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente’s Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego. The ACE Study findings suggest that certain experiences
- [Privacy Policy](https://capabeaufort.org/privacy-policy/) - The statements below outline the Child Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) commitment to your privacy. Information Collection and Use CAPA is the sole owner of the information collected on its website. We do not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this privacy statement. CAPA collects
- [Teens & Phones](https://capabeaufort.org/teens-phones/) - Texting Terms and Acronyms It is critical that parents keep up with current teen lingo in this technological world that our youth are immersed in. A word or abbreviation can add significant meaning or emotion to a message or text. Dialect helps teens define their connections, feel accepted, and gain independence. All of this
- [10 Tips to help talk about safe/unsafe/confusing touches](https://capabeaufort.org/10-tips-to-help-talk-about-safe-unsafe-confusing-touches/) - 10 Tips to Help Talk about Safe/Unsafe Touches Give Your Child Ownership of their Body At 18 months of age you can begin telling your child that they own their body and no one has the right to touch them unless your child says it’s okay. Use Appropriate Language When your child starts to
- [Talking to Your Child About Child Abuse](https://capabeaufort.org/talking-to-your-child-about-child-abuse/) - Tips for talking to your child if you are concerned about child abuse, talk to your child. Keep in mind a few guidelines to create a non-threatening environment where the child may be more likely to open up to you. Pick your time and place carefully. Choose a space where the child is comfortable. Avoid
- [Talking to Kids About Sex](https://capabeaufort.org/talking-to-kids-about-sex/) - Talking to Kids About Sex Talking to kids about sex…we find that most parents dread talking about sex with their children. We understand, but ask that you take a deep breath (or many), give yourself a pep talk (you got this, you can do it), and know that you are not alone. CAPA is
- [Volunteers Needed](https://capabeaufort.org/volunteers-2-2/)
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- [You've made a difference!](https://capabeaufort.org/youve-made-a-difference/) - Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you. You may log into your account at www.paypal.com/us to view details of this transaction.
- [Volunteer Recognition](https://capabeaufort.org/volunteer-news/) - Thank you to all of our 2017 Volunteers! Karen Ackerman ♥ Aidan Actis ♥ Karen Adams ♥ Camryn Adams ♥ Rod Adams ♥ Adam Aimar ♥ Mary Alden ♥ Lelia Aldred ♥ Lillian Aldred ♥ James Allen ♥ Keith Alston ♥ Carolina Alvarez ♥ Nancy Anderpont ♥ Elder Arterburn ♥ Josh Ash ♥ Robert Averill
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- [Reporting Child Abuse](https://capabeaufort.org/about-capa/reporting-child-abuse/) - What is child abuse? A child is abused or neglected when he/she is injured by the intentional acts or omissions of an adult. Below are examples of abuse and neglect: physical or mental injury excessive corporal punishment sexual offenses failure to supply food, clothing, shelter, education or medical care abandonment encouraging delinquency substantial risk of abuse or
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