San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL PROTECTS CHILDREN AND STRENGTHENS FAMILIES THROUGH AWARENESS AND OUTCOME DRIVEN PROGRAMS DELIVERED WITH COMPASSION.
- Income
- $19.4 million
- Spending
- $20.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 96%
- Employees
- 272
- Volunteers
- 126
- Highest pay
- $242,711, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 54 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 42% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $8.5 million spent. FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICESDESIGNED TO EQUIP FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BUILD RESILIENCE AND STABILITY, OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:FAMILY INTERVENTION & SAFETY NET PROGRAMS: CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT PROVIDE PARENTING SUPPORT, EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY TO PREVENT CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT.PARENT CAFE: FREE, COMMUNITY-BASED PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS FOCUSING ON BUILDING PROTECTIVE FACTORS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES.COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) PROGRAM: TRAINED VOLUNTEERS MENTOR AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, IMPROVING THEIR LONG-TERM WELL-BEING AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.FAMILY FINDING PROGRAM: CONNECTING FOSTER CHILDREN WITH EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTIVE LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS.HOME VISITATION SERVICES: UTILIZING THE PAT CURRICULUM TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EARLY EDUCATION AND IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT.FAMILYWORKS & JOURNEYWORKS: PROGRAMS FOR CALWORKS FAMILIES THAT PROVIDE HOME VISITATION, JOB READINESS SUPPORT, AND ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES FACING MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE CHALLENGES.PROJECT HOME: OUTREACH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES, OFFERING SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVING SITUATIONS.
- $6.6 million spent. EARLY EDUCATION SERVICESRECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, CAPC PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH:PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS: STATE-SUBSIDIZED AND HEAD START PROGRAMS SERVING OVER 1,000 CHILDREN AGED 3-5 AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.INFANT & TODDLER CARE: LICENSED FACILITIES OFFERING NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-2.HOME-BASED CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: USING THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) CURRICULUM, THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARENTS IN BECOMING THEIR CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER THROUGH HOME VISITS AND GROUP SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES.BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS TO HELP FAMILIES ADDRESS CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS AND IMPROVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES.CRISIS/RESPITE CARE: NO-COST, SHORT-TERM CHILDCARE FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS OR ENGAGED IN TREATMENT PROGRAMS, ENSURING CHILDREN HAVE A SAFE PLACE WHILE PARENTS RECEIVE NECESSARY SUPPORT.
- $1.6 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICESCAPC PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HEAL FROM ABUSE AND ADVERSE EXPERIENCES, ENSURING EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING.COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATIONTHROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE LISA PROJECT, CAPC RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT ABUSE. OUR INITIATIVES ENGAGE SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE A CULTURE OF SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN.A LIFELINE FOR FAMILIES AT CAPC, WE BELIEVE THAT PREVENTION IS KEY TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ABUSE. BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT, WE EMPOWER FAMILIES TO CREATE SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN. OUR WORK IS DRIVEN BY THE BELIEF THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO GROW UP IN A HOME FREE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT.JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.
- $2.0 million spent. PRESCHOOL/CHILD CARE: SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OLD OFFERED IN CENTRAL STOCKTON, MANTECA AND TRACY. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) PROGRAM: A PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS AND MANAGES VOLUNTEERS WHO MENTOR AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM DURING THE DEPENDENCY COURT PROCESS. CASAS ACT AS FACT-FINDERS FOR JUDGES AND ENSURE THAT FOSTER CHILDREN ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, BUT RATHER ARE AFFORDED EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIFE. 24-HOUR ADVICE HOTLINE: ANSWERED BY A TRAINED FAMILY ADVOCATE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR, PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND RESOURCE INFORMATION TO FAMILIES IN IMMEDIATE NEED.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1979.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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