Letter from Executive Director Michele Grupe

Letter from Executive Director Michele Grupe

After 19 fulfilling years as part of the Cope family, I am stepping away from my role as Executive Director. The decision to leave after nearly two decades has not been an easy one. I am sad to be leaving this organization that I love so much, and to leave behind an incredible team of Cope staff, families, volunteers, donors, and partner agencies. Being a part of this Cope family has been such a joy and comfort, and I will miss this important work, but I am eager for the possibilities ahead, for both myself and for Cope as a whole.

Factor de Protección: Cariño y Vínculos

Factor de Protección: Cariño y Vínculos

Aunque todas las familias son vulnerables debido al estrés de ser padres y por tener que cuidar de sus hijos, algunas familias son más vulnerables que otras. La inestabilidad financiera y la pobreza pueden provocar altos niveles de estrés y trauma, lo cual puede interferir con la habilidad de los padres y cuidadores de formar vínculos de conexión y seguridad con los niños.

¿Por qué son importantes los vínculos de seguridad?

Las conexiones sólidas y los vínculos con los padres y los cuidadores son de suma importancia para el desarrollo general de los niños y su bienestar, ya que son fundamentales para las relaciones futuras de los niños y su éxito en la vida. Las conexiones sólidas ayudan al desarrollo de seguridad emocional, al desarrollo cognitivo, y a las destrezas sociales.

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Factor de Protección: Capacidad Social y Emocional de los Niños

Factor de Protección: Capacidad Social y Emocional de los Niños

Me encontré con un meme que decía: "La peor parte de crecer es que ya nadie pregunta cuál es tu dinosaurio favorito". Si bien me hizo reír, también me recordó que listos están los niños pequeños para compartir sobre sí mismos y aprender sobre los demás. Aprender unos de otros apoya el desarrollo social y emocional de un niño y los estudios muestran que desarrollar estas habilidades hace una gran diferencia en la vida de los niños.

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Cope's February 2023 Newsletter

Cope's February 2023 Newsletter

In this issue:

  • "I let them know that there’s help available, and that gives them hope.” Read how a school social worker is helping students thrive by supporting parents. 

  • January was Positive Parenting Awareness Month. Learn what this month is all about, and how you can use positive parenting tools to create a stronger bond with your child.

  • Cope's client holiday party made December extra special for the parents and kids in our programs! See some photos from the gathering. 

Letter from Christie Johnston: Normalize the fear of parenting

Letter from Christie Johnston: Normalize the fear of parenting

As a Social Worker for Napa Valley Unified School District, I get an intimate look at the role parents and caregivers play in preparing their children for the classroom. In supporting students through various challenges that prevent them from learning, I have seen firsthand how struggles in the home affect a child’s success in school. Parents play a vital role in their child’s academic success, and stressors in the home, such as divorce, mental health problems, insecure housing, and other economic instability can take a toll on students.

Letter from Eric Notson: Thank You Cope Family Center

Letter from Eric Notson: Thank You Cope Family Center

In honor of Positive Parenting Awareness Month, I want to share my story about how Cope Family Center’s parenting classes have helped transform my relationship with my daughter. Ten years ago, I was divorced and battling addiction, and I struggled to be present and committed in my daughter’s life. In fact, there were long periods when I wasn’t in contact with my daughter at all.

January 2023 Proclaimed Positive Parenting Awareness Month in Napa County

January 2023 Proclaimed Positive Parenting Awareness Month in Napa County

Napa, CA – Cope Family Center, which leads the Napa County Triple P (NCTP) Collaborative, announced that January 2023 has been proclaimed Positive Parenting Awareness Month by the Napa County Board of Supervisors. The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) offers proven strategies that strengthen relationships with children and prevent and manage a full range of parenting challenges.

Factor de Protección: Conocimiento sobre la Crianza y el Desarrollo Infantil

Factor de Protección: Conocimiento sobre la Crianza y el Desarrollo Infantil

Los niños no vienen con manual de instrucciones. Puede ser difícil, incluso abrumador a veces, saber cómo manejar el comportamiento de nuestros hijos. A menudo, nuestro estilo de crianza está influenciado por nuestras propias experiencias infantiles; criamos a nuestros hijos de la manera en que fuimos criados. Algunos de estos hábitos pueden ser beneficiosos, mientras que otros pueden ser menos efectivos, incluso dañinos.

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Poverty Hits Children the Hardest

Poverty Hits Children the Hardest

Poverty is a significant stressor as families struggle to meet their most basic needs. Children who face economic hardship when they are young, and for a prolonged period, are at greatest risk for poor outcomes as they grow into adulthood.  Local families have been further stressed in recent years by compounding disasters, high cost of living, and increased rates of unemployment.

Welcoming Mairena, Binz, and Khaira to Cope's Board

Welcoming Mairena, Binz, and Khaira to Cope's Board

We are excited to announce that Cope Family Center has elected Rosanna Mairena, Millie Binz, and Harjit Khaira to the Board of Directors! Each brings unique expertise and perspective that will help guide Cope through the next few years. What they share is a passion for Cope’s mission of empowering parents, nurturing children and strengthening our community!

Cope Turns 50

Cope Turns 50

In 1972, a group of dedicated community members came together in response to a child abuse-related death. The new nonprofit, known then as Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS), was an all-volunteer grassroots organization focused on child abuse prevention and awareness. Here’s a glimpse at Cope’s evolution of the past 50 years.

Kids Day Returns!

Kids Day Returns!

Kids Day 2022 was full of fun, festivity and family. With over 300 attendees, we were overjoyed to see all of the connections being made. Parents connected with resources throughout the community while also bonding with their children through the various activities. Here are a few snap shots of the celebration…

The Economics of Abuse Report: A Study of Napa County

The Economics of Abuse Report: A Study of Napa County

Child abuse and neglect has a profound impact on our community. It impacts not only the child, but the family, the community and society at large. While we cannot measure the emotional and moral impact that child maltreatment has, we are able to examine how it impacts our economy.

Bay Area CAPC Chapters Band Together for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Bay Area CAPC Chapters Band Together for Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council (GBACAPC), comprised of local chapters, have banded together to make a larger impact for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The new normal of virtual events and meeting through screens has made it possible for smaller communities to reach the wider region to engage people in joining this important cause.

GBACAPC has listed all of the events, trainings, activities and opportunities to get involved regionally on their website. Find out what you can do in your area to strengthen families and protect children.