[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 112 (Thursday, July 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E700-E701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE COPE FAMILY CENTER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Cope Family Center for its 50 years of remarkable family support and 
child abuse prevention services in California's Fifth Congressional 
District.
  Fifty years ago, a child in the City of Napa tragically died due to 
child-abuse-related causes. Concerned parents in the city took action 
and established the Cope Family Center to prevent similar events from 
happening in the future. They envisioned a future where all children 
could live in happy, healthy homes, and live to reach the bright future 
they deserved. For the past half a century, that vision

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has guided the Cope Family Center as they continue to serve children 
and families across Napa.
  Though much has changed since its founding in 1972, the Cope Family 
Center is still working hard to protect children. It has served over 
82,000 parents and caregivers in Napa County with support services to 
prevent adverse childhood experiences and build resilience so they can 
raise children who thrive. It provides strength-based parent education, 
home visiting, and basic needs support to parents struggling with 
stress. The center also provides services that encourage healthy family 
relationships, enhance childhood development, and build strong 
community connections.
  The Cope Family Center has widened its services to also address 
community needs in times of disaster, such as wildfires and the COVID-
19 pandemic. Now a two-million-dollar organization with 24 staff 
members, the center has the power to advocate for positive change to 
systemic issues affecting children and families in our district. The 
Cope Family Center is a member and the financial lead of the Community 
Leaders Coalition, which works to build a vibrant community and respond 
to policy that may cause concern in the community.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that the Cope Family Center has been an 
instrumental institution through its work to improve the lives of 
countless families in our district. Therefore, it is fitting and proper 
that we honor the organization and its staff here today.

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