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CAPC Corps Birth and Beyond Child abuse and neglect is a significant problem in Sacramento County. Annually 25,000 children are reported abused or neglected and 4,900 children are placed out of their homes. Countywide and zip code data identify 8 neighborhoods where children are most at-risk for abuse and neglect. Child abuse and neglect lead to higher probabilities of criminal behavior, suicide, drug use and other societal problems. Child abuse and neglect research identifies parental stress such as isolation, poverty, lack of health and mental health resources, and limited knowledge of child development and parenting practices as the underlying cause of child abuse and neglect. Since 2000, the Family Support Collaborative (FSC) has operated the Birth & Beyond program as a response to the problem of child abuse. The FSC has a vision of a child population that enjoys a high quality of life and strong, stable family units and individuals. The FSC believes that parents are first and foremost responsible for the health and safety of their children and that we have the ability to create resources to meet the needs of every child. The CAPC Corps Birth & Beyond (B&B) program is a child abuse prevention program utilizing AmeriCorps members to provide prevention services in proven models of home visitation and family resource centers. Based on the belief that the use of AmeriCorps members will strengthen prevention efforts, the FSC partnership developed specific objectives for preventing child abuse:
CAPC Corps members serving as Family Resource Centers (FRC) Aides provide children and families a variety of services in a single location. FRCs developed in response to a community’s need to provide centralized, “one stop shop” for resources, services, and support in areas where services may otherwise be inaccessible. FRCs respond to community interest and priorities and offer voluntary participatory programs. CAPC Corps members serving in FRCs provide children and families with four distinct categories of services: (1) one-time referral and linkages to health, social and family support resources; (2) ongoing intensive services to children and families in need; (3) parent education; and (4) public health classes. CAPC Corps Birth & Beyond Performance Measures:
Birth and Beyond provides free services to families in their own homes and at family resource centers in their neighborhoods. The focus of the program is to nurture the relationship between mother and baby and provide information and support through:
Pregnant women or families with new babies 0 – 3 months old who live in Sacramento County may participate. Priority is given to first-time mothers, teen mothers, and single parents. Why Should New Moms Want to Participate?
Birth and Beyond provides support new moms can count on via a Home Visitor and a team made up of the following:
New moms get the support and assistance they need to give their baby the most valuable gift of all – an enthusiastic, loving and nurturing family. Birth and Beyond is supported by the Family Support Collaborative. Birth and Beyond programs are located at: Arden Arcade Family Resource Center Bret Harte Family Resource Center Rancho Cordova Neighborhood Center La Familia Counseling Center Meadowview Family Resource Center Mutual Assistance Network Noralto Family Resource Center Health Start Family Resource Center David Reese Healthy Start |
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