Child Welfare
Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP)
For more than thirty years, the Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP) has given children, schools, families, and communities the tools they need to prevent and report child abuse. CAPP’s Workshops have reached more than half a million students in NYC schools with life-saving health and safety information. CAPP also trains school counselors and social workers about the dynamics of abuse and other safety concerns facing youth in the community, and offers classes to help parents and caregivers learn positive parenting skills, recognize and resolve issues, and foster supportive relationships.
CAPP’s goal is to ensure that all children receive their basic right to safety so that they can have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Teaching children to recognize, resist and report physical and sexual abuse helps to keep them safe and works to end the cycle of abuse. The cornerstone of CAPP’s work is an award-winning program that utilizes life-sized puppets to educate elementary-aged students about physical and sexual abuse, providing them with the tools to decipher between safe and unsafe touch. Additionally, the program offers workshops for older children, parents, school administrators, and community organizations about online safety, relationships, and other topical issues.
To discuss CAPP workshop scheduling and pricing, call 212-660-1376 or email us at capp@nyfoundling.org.