Our Story
Our Story
Every child deserves a life free from abuse.
Every child deserves a life free from abuse.
Values
Compassion
We meet people where they are and treat them with kindness and empathy.
We work with others to achieve our mission.
Our Story
Since its beginning over 40 years ago, CAPS has been the leader in preventing child abuse and neglect in Elkhart County. CAPS has worked diligently to protect our community’s children and strengthen families by offering diverse programs and services. Over the past 40 years, CAPS has adapted to the changing needs of children and families. Today, CAPS is equipping families with the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to thrive.
Our Mission
CAPS mission is to support families to ensure that every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.
Inclusiveness
We fully accept and support those we work with and serve.
Integrity
We work honestly with each other and with the community.
Excellence
We continue to learn and improve to make measurable progress.
Our Vision
CAPS vision is a community where children are safe and families thrive.
Values
Compassion
We meet people where they are and treat them with kindness and empathy.
We work with others to achieve our mission.
Inclusiveness
We fully accept and support those we work with and serve.
Integrity
We work honestly with each other and with the community.
Excellence
We continue to learn and improve to make measurable progress.
Our Story
Since its beginning over 40 years ago, CAPS has been the leader in preventing child abuse and neglect in Elkhart County. CAPS has worked diligently to protect our community’s children and strengthen families by offering diverse programs and services. Over the past 40 years, CAPS has adapted to the changing needs of children and families. Today, CAPS is equipping families with the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to thrive.
Our Mission
CAPS mission is to support families to ensure that every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.
Our Vision
CAPS vision is a community where children are safe and families thrive.
Our Staff
Melinda Konrath-Fielding
President/CEO
Simon Smucker
CFO
Mari Linn M. Wise
Development Director
Ellen Graber-McCrae
Senior Director
Leah Plank
Chief Operating Officer
Erin Patton
Director of Human Resources
Our Staff
Melinda Konrath-Fielding
President/CEO
Simon Smucker
CFO
Mari Linn M. Wise
Development Director
Ellen Graber-McCrae
Senior Director
Leah Plank
Chief Operating Officer
Erin Patton
Director of Human Resources
Together, with our community, we can ensure that families are supported so every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.
Together, with our community, we can ensure that families are supported so every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect.
Our News
Keep up-to-date on everything that CAPS has to offer the community, and how you can get involved.
Employee Spotlight: Marty Irving
Marty Irving is passionate about working with moms [...]
Employee Spotlight: Vicki Kalil
After 28 years at CAPS, Vicki Kalil knows [...]
CASA Volunteer of the Year – Merle David Graybill
Tuesday evening we honored our longtime CASA volunteer [...]
Our News
Keep up-to-date on everything that CAPS has to offer the community, and how you can get involved.
Employee Spotlight: Marty Irving
Marty Irving is passionate about working with moms [...]
Employee Spotlight: Vicki Kalil
After 28 years at CAPS, Vicki Kalil knows [...]
CASA Volunteer of the Year – Merle David Graybill
Tuesday evening we honored our longtime CASA volunteer [...]