Haven Counseling Center

Kern Child Abuse Prevention Council, Inc. (KCAPC) is a private, non-profit organization whose goals are the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect in Kern County. KCAPC was designated in 1987 by the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Child Abuse Coordinating Council for Central and all of Kern County. KCAPC depends largely on membership in the Council and volunteer participation in the programs to provide services. KCAPC provides public information / presentation regarding child abuse and neglect, support of legislation relation to child abuse, speakers and sponsorship of the interagency Child Abuse Network (CAN) CAN is a countrywide network of leaders of departments and agencies involved in protecting and serving abused children. The mission of the Kern Child Abuse Prevention Council / Haven Counseling Center is to be a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect through advocacy and education.