San Luis Obispo County Child Abuse Prevention Council

Cfs serves as nonprofit home for dental care for kids, a partnership with the slo county public health dept., central coast breastfeeding coalition, a group of dedicated health professionals who educate on breastfeeding best practices and north county womenade, a community benefit project connecting the generosity of community donations to support basic needs for our neighbors.

Childrens advocacy center - cfs serves as the coordinating organization for the emerging child advocacy center of san luis obispo county. We are entering into the 3rd year forming a system that puts the needs of child victims first by reducing interviews and trauma informed practices. We are working towards accreditation by the national children's alliance and working with the san luis obispo county behavioral health agency to establish a centralized hub to house the child abuse interview team, forensic medical examinations, family advocate and treatment services.

Other programs:parent connection - the mental health services act- prevention funds parent connection to provide free on demand parent coaching services, parent education classes, and web-based parent education resources in all regions of san luis obispo county. Annually we serve over 600 parents.first five san luis obispo county - center for family strengthening employs 1.5 fte early childhood advocates dedicated to serving pregnant women and families with infants up to age 5. Our service area concentrates on the northern region of san luis obispo county; atascadero, paso robles, san miguel, shandon and surrounding independent communities, the child development resource center in the city of san luis obispo and the unincorporated nipomo community.