by Bethani Estes | Apr 14, 2023 | CAPS Updates, Events
Childhood can last a lifetime. Children who experience abuse and neglect carry those experiences into adulthood where the aftershocks are manifested in their physical health, mental health, and their ability to form relationships that flourish. In 2022, the...
by Chelsea Moyer | Sep 11, 2022 | CAPS Updates
The CAPS Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rebecca Shetler Fast has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of CAPS (Child and Parent Services), effective September 12, 2022. Rebecca was selected after an extensive search in partnership with...
by Chelsea Moyer | Apr 14, 2022 | CAPS Updates
Two of CAPS’ programs are anticipating up to 25% decrease in funding in the next two years. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the Child and Family Advocacy Center (CFAC) program are funded primarily by non-taxpayer money from the Crimes Victims...
by Chelsea Moyer | Jan 15, 2022 | CAPS Updates
ELKHART – Child and Parent Services (CAPS) Board of Directors announced today the resignation of President/CEO Melinda Konrath-Fielding. Her last day with CAPS will be Wednesday, March 2. Melinda’s extensive background in public health and healthcare management...
by Child and Parent Services | Dec 4, 2020 | CAPS Updates
Tuesday evening we honored our longtime CASA volunteer Merle Graybill with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Merle had been a CASA for 10 years, and always did a wonderful job advocating for his children. He particularly liked advocating for the youth on his caseload,...
