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Alpine County Child Abuse Prevention Council- CAPC
Child Abuse Prevention Council recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, not all members are pictured.
CAPC Chair - Sara Daniel (530) 694-2971 ext. 753 sdaniel@alpinecountyca.gov
Mission
The mission of the Alpine County Child Abuse Prevention Council is to encourage and support interactive community-based programs to ensure that children and families are safe and healthy.
CAPC OUTREACH EFFORTS (2)
1. Holiday Food and Gift Program
We would like thank all who donated to the 2024 Holiday Food and Gift Program. The success of the program is made possible through a collaboration of IMACA grant funds, community donations, and partner donations. 44 food bags were distributed county-wide this year and 32 children 18 and younger received a bag of gifts.
2. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2025 was recognized by the Alpine County Board of Supervisors as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
“Every child in Alpine County deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment free from abuse,” said Nichole Williamson, County Administrative Officer. “By investing in prevention efforts, supporting families, and building awareness, we can break the cycle and create a stronger, healthier future for our children.”
CAPC 2025 Meeting Schedule The Child Abuse Prevention Council Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm, except July there is no meeting. All regularly scheduled meetings can also be attended in person at 75-A Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville, CA 96120, unless an alternative location was posted on the agenda. Each scheduled meeting includes an opportunity for members of the public to address the council at each teleconference location.
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 1:30 PM. Please note there are no meetings held in July.
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Meeting ID: 292 815 420 312 Passcode: pKRWfw
2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
August 6, 2025 January 7, 2026
September 3, 2025 February 4, 2026
October 1, 2025 March 4, 2026
November 5, 2025 April 1, 2026
December 3, 2025 May 6, 2026
Membership
The Alpine County Child Abuse Prevention Council shall consist of a minimum of seven (7) members, up to a maximum of fifteen (15) members. As the prevention of child abuse requires the involvement of the entire community, the Child Abuse Prevention Council shall encourage representation from a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and the residential community.
Up to nine (9) members shall be chosen from the following professions:
- Alpine County Office of Education/Unified School District,
- Alpine County Health and Human Services Department,
- Office of the Alpine County District Attorney,
- Superior Court of Alpine County,
- Alpine County Sheriff s Office,
- Alpine County Probation Department,
- Community-based social services agency(s),
- Community-based children's services agency(s),
- Community-based religious organization(s),
- Alpine County Behavioral Health Department,
- Civic Organizations based within Alpine County.
Up to five (5) members shall broadly represent the community-at-large. A member representing the community-at-large who is also from one of the above professions must be designated in their application for Council membership as representing their identified community. Community-At-Large Members who are not serving in professional role/position and in their application for Council Membership their identified community and county residency shall receive a stipend of $75.00 per meeting for attendance. Such community-at-large members must be residents representing the following communities:
- Bear Valley,
- Markleeville,
- Woodfords,
- Hung-A-Lel-Ti,
- Kirkwood,
- Hope Valley,
- or any other areas within the borders of Alpine County
Five (5) positions shall be ex officio members. These positions shall include:
- Alpine County Office of Education/Unified School District
- Alpine County Health and Human Services Department
- A]pine County Sheriff s Office
- Alpine County Probation Department
- Alpine County Behavioral Health Services Department
- One (1) member shall be recommended by the Hung-A-Lel-Ti Community
- Council,
In addition, the Council shall also include a formally appointed, but non-voting, liaison of Alpine County Board of Supervisors.
Every effort should be made to assure that the ethnic, racial, geographic, and categorical composition of the Council is reflective of the population of the county. Council members shall serve without compensation, except for the reimbursement of pre-approved actual and necessary travel costs. Each Council member may, from time to time as deemed necessary, appoint an alternate who shall exercise the same rights as the member in the member's absence. If unable to secure a member representing the specific area of the community, a member may be selected from the community-at-large. Members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors for two year terms, beginning at the date of appointment. Upon expiration of a term, the member may continue to serve until such a time the Alpine County Board of Supervisors renews the term of the existing member or appoints a new member. They may be reappointed for any number of terms as long as the broad community representation is maintained and prospective new members are given priority consideration.
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