Message from the Board

Dear Community Member,

Each year during April, the Board of Supervisors is asked to declare April as Child Abuse Prevention in Nevada County.   The request this year came from a Staff Report and recommendation from Social Services and includes important information about our County.  Over 1300 referrals were made to Child Welfare and about 20% resulted in findings.  You can find the report and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors here.   In addition you can read the Board of Supervisors Resolution here.

And finally, join us for a follow up discussion at the next CSN Partner Meeting on May 5th 3:30 to 5.  This discussion will focus on next steps for improving collaboration and creating a shared vision and action plan to prevent child abuse and build a resilient community.  We hope you will join us in this ongoing effort.

CAPC Board of Directors

  • Laura Harter, PARTNERS Family Resource Centers (Chair)
  • Eli Gallup, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (Vice Chair)
  • Melody Easton, First 5 Nevada County, (Secretary and Treasurer)
  • Marina Bernheimer, Child Advocates of Nevada County
  • Rossnina Dort, Child Care Coordinating Council
  • Jolene Hardin, Nevada Joint Union High School District, Young Parents Program
  • Dena Malakian, Bright Futures for Youth
  • Cindy Wilson, Nevada County Public Health Department