About Casa de Amparo
In our country, there is a child abused every minute, according to experts. In San Diego County, about 75,000 calls are placed to the San Diego Child Abuse Hotline annually and about 10,000 substantiated cases of child abuse are reported.
Fortunately, for hundreds of hurt and abandoned children, there is Casa de Amparo. Casa de Amparo provides safe shelter and a continuum of prevention and treatment services to abused, neglected and at-risk infants, children and teens and their families in San Diego County.
Casa de Amparo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Oceanside, part of San Diego County California.
"Amparo" is a Spanish word that translates into the feeling we strive to create for abused and neglected children and their families. It means to embrace, to offer protection, aid, comfort and rest. As a "House of Refuge," Casa de Amparo provides a safe shelter and help when a children and their families need it the most.
Casa de Amparo provides child abuse prevention/remediation programs: a 24-hour children's shelter; a daily preschool child development center; supervised family visitation services, and a counseling program.
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~~~~~~Every child has a right to be safe ~~~~~~~~~
In our country, there is a child abused every minute. In San Diego County, about 75,000 calls are placed to the Child Abuse Hotline annually and about 10,000 cases of child abuse or neglected are substantiated. Fortunately, for hundreds of hurt and abandoned children, there is Casa de Amparo.
MISSION
To support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth and healthy relationships.
VISION
Casa de Amparo is recognized as a major force in the field of child abuse prevention. Partnering with the greater San Diego
community, we assure that children and their families receive unique and innovative services for healing, for stopping child mistreatment of any kind, and for ending generational cycles of abuse. The result is a community where child abuse and neglect are not tolerated, and where child abuse awareness and prevention are priorities.
CORE VALUESOver the years many volunteers and professionals have dedicated their lives to developing additional programs that provide the highest quality care and services for children and families.
Following are the values that have guided the staff and Board of Directors in their decisions.
* To demonstrate our commitment to preventing cycles of child abuse by remembering that at the heart of each program or service is an existing or future child who deserves to thrive without fear of abuse or neglect.
* To be client centered, focusing on the individual strengths and needs of each.
* To protect, nurture and guide survivors of abuse and neglect.
* To encourage healthy family relationships and connections.
* To provide clients with supportive interventions beyond basic necessities.
* To develop programs that prevent abusive behavior toward children and do so in a culturally sensitve, responsive and inclusive manner.
* To support, educate and direct the energy of participating family members toward a positive and healthy home environment.
* To equip clients with life skills and resources that enable them to become self-sufficient and cope successfully with the effects of abuse and neglect.
* To partner with other private and public agencies for the benefit of our clients and to further the Casa mission.
* To provide personal/professional growth opportunities for Board Members and staff to enable them to effectively carry out their duties and to speak publicly in order to break the abuse cycle and prevent family violence.
* To constitute a Board of Directors who are knowledgeable about the issues that face abused/neglected children, their families and the staff who provide services to them.
FACTS
Casa de Amparo roughly translates to "House of Refuge". Casa de Amparo was established in 1978 in California as a non-profit corporation and is recognized as a 501(3)c Tax Exempt organization by the IRS. Casa is a private organization which exceeds Community Care Licensing minimum requirements for staff to child ratios and program services. Casa de Amparo is closely monitored by the San Diego County Health and Human Services agency, California Community Care Licensing and the California Department of Education.
STATISTICS
* Approximately 170-200 abused children are sheltered at the Children's Shelter and Casita annually.
* 45 to 50 children at risk of abuse or domestic violence are provided free therapeutic daycare each year. 300 children and family members receive counseling, education and support annually.
* Child abuse prevention education is provided to approximately 5,000 individuals annually.
164 children and 112 family members participate in supervised visitation and parent coaching annually.
FUNDING
Private individuals, corporations and foundations provide approximately 1/3 of the annual operating budget. To help, contact the Director of Development, Kathy Karpe, kkarpe@casadeamparo.org
Casa de Amparo is a United Way certified agency. Donors may request that their United Way contributions be designated to Casa de Amparo. Should you wish to pledge your United Way contributions to Casa, please use the current number listed on the back of your United Way application.
Government funds make up 2/3 of the operating budget. Primary sources are AFDC-FC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care), the State Department of Education, EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening and Diagnostic Treatment), and San Diego County Child Welfare Services.
