| Website | http://www.thecpca.org |
| Nonprofit Description | The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) is a 501(c)(3) that was created in 1973. The mission of the CPCA is the prevention of Child Abuse in the Mid-Hudson Valley. That mission is addressed through programs that focus on education, intervention and outreach within schools and the community. We also house the Child Advocacy Center (CAC); a co-located, multi-disciplinary team that is composed of law enforcement, child protective services and other agencies. The CAC is responsible for investigating reported cases of child abuse and child fatalities in Dutchess County. Mission The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is the foremost organization in the Hudson Valley for children and family support, addressing the epidemic of child abuse through prevention services and education. For over 40 years, the CPCA has provided essential resources including court-mandated family intervention and counseling, educational training and support for parents of all ages, in-depth abuse prevention including in-school programs and advocacy, as well as programming focused on the overall care and support for children. In partnership with State and local agencies, the CPCA's vision is to end child abuse, and to provide parents and families with the tools and knowledge to provide safe, caring and nurturing environments for their children. |
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| Service Area | Human Services |
