About ACAPC

The ACAPC is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 operating under the fiscal umbrella of the Amador Community Foundation. Our members are volunteers from the community and public agencies, and we have one paid Program Coordinator who is currently funded for 80 hours per month.

The council has policies and procedures to guide our operation.

Our Funding

The majority of our limited budget comes from the County Children's Trust Fund. The remainder of our budget is from our Annual Bowl-a-Thon fundraising activities, grants, and the generous donations of local service organizations, businesses, and community members.

First 5 Amador generously donates office space and use of office equipment to the council staff.

History of Child Abuse Prevention Councils

The Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council Act, passed by the California Legislature in the 1980's, requires each county to facilitate the formation and funding of a child abuse prevention council (CAPC) to support child abuse intervention and prevention activities. The Welfare and Institutions code, Section 18967, further stipulates that each county is authorized to establish a County Children's Trust Fund for the purpose of funding local child abuse prevention activities.

Our Council Members

Chairperson
Christine Bruff
The Resource Connection

Vice Chairperson
Cheri Garamendi Aguiar

Immediate Past Chairperson
Joyce Stone

Immediate Past Vice-Chairperson
Dorothy Putnam-Smith
State Preschool

Tammie Crabtree
Ashley Carnicello
Operation Care

Larry Fossen
UC Cooperative Extension/4-H

Nancy Miner
A-TCAA

Amador County Sheriff’s Department

Social Services

Program Coordinator (Staff)
Robin Valencia