Developing CAPA’s future

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Amanda HallierCAPA is excited to welcome Amanda Hallier as its new Development & Communications Director.

Hallier joins the CAPA team with a proven passion for helping children and families who are at risk of or who have been affected by child abuse and neglect. Prior to joining CAPA’s leadership team, Hallier served more than five years at Spofford as its Special Events and Development Manager. There, she provided support in key functions of marketing, communications and fundraising for the organization.

Hallier is excited to share her talents to strengthen CAPA’s fundraising and development efforts. “CAPA has nearly 40 years of history serving this community—what an amazing achievement! I am excited to further bolster the great work that is being done here for children and families.”

Hallier holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Strategic Journalism from The University of Kansas with a concentration in Communications. She is also an active volunteer in the community through Big Brothers Big Sisters and Reach Out and Read.

Frequently Asked Questions

CAPACares helps children, adults, and families feel safe, supported, and strong. We provide counseling, home visiting support, and community education programs. Our goal is to help people heal, grow, and build healthy relationships.

We offer three main types of services:
  • Counseling for children, adults, and families
  • Home visiting through Healthy Families Jackson County™, which supports parents and caregivers
  • Community education, including parenting classes, social-emotional learning, and mandated reporter training
If you’re not sure which service is right for you, we can help you figure that out.

If you are worried about a child’s safety, it’s important to speak up. Making a report can help connect a child and their family to support and resources they may urgently need. You do not need proof to make a report—just a concern.

Reports can be made anonymously, and the goal is always to protect children and help families.

You can call the child abuse hotline for your state or the national hotline:
  • Missouri: 1-800-392-3738 (Outside Missouri: 573-751-3448)
  • Kansas: 1-800-922-5330 (Outside Kansas: 785-296-0044)
  • National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
If you’re unsure whether to report, remember calling can be the first step toward help, healing, and safety for a child.

Healthy Families Jackson County™ is a home visiting program that supports parents and caregivers with young children up to age three. Family Support Specialists offer guidance, encouragement, and tools to help families thrive.

To learn more or get started, email our Family Support Team or call (816) 252-8388.

We offer parenting skills classes, prevention education, social-emotional learning programs, and mandated reporter trainings.

You can find upcoming find upcoming Parenting Skills Training (PST) classes and register online here. To schedule a presenter or ask questions, email our Community Education Manager or call (816) 601-0550 x 212.

Because of the sensitive nature of our work, on-site volunteer opportunities are limited. However, there are still meaningful ways to support CAPACares.

Please email or call our Development Office at (816) 252-8388 x313. We’d love to talk with you about how you can help.

News & Updates From CAPACares

CAPA is committed to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by creating changes in individuals, families,
and society to strengthen relationships and promote healing. Contact us today to learn more: (816) 252-8388