SAFE launches app for working with child abuse victims with disabilities

October 25, 2019

A photo of a cell cell phone in a hand. The phone displays several colorful icons.

SAFE’s Disability Services team recently launched the All Kids SAFE app to help law enforement and others better support children with disabilites.

SAFE foster family wins foster parents of the year!

May 16, 2019

Four adults and three children pose for a photo. One adult is holding a plaque declaring Sara and Doug Mason this year's foster parents of the year.

As part of National Foster Care Month, we’re honored to celebrate one of SAFE’s foster/adoptive families as foster parents of the year!

Strong Start: Child abuse prevention in Austin

April 18, 2019

Every child deserves to feel safe and loved. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which gives us an opportunity to reflect on how abuse affects our community and the resources available.

How adoption can make a family feel complete

November 14, 2018

November is Adoption Awareness Month. This year, SAFE has had the honor of celebrating the 17 children who have been adopted into safe and supportive homes

Alumni Community Services is here for former foster youth

March 16, 2018

Growing up is hard enough. It’s even more challenging for youth aging out of foster care without a support system. Alumni Community Services helps with that.

Congratulations to the Mason family for a SAFE adoption!

February 16, 2018

Sara and Doug Mason have always been firm believers that DNA does not define a family. Commitment and desire are what builds and keeps a family together.

Animal abuse and domestic violence

January 19, 2018

Domestic violence is about maintaining power and control. When it comes to pets, abusers may make threats or use actual violence against animals.

A tale of 2 graduations: Life Skills and SAFE’s charter school

December 15, 2017

Over the past week, SAFE has had the honor of graduating 18 adults from our Life Skills program and two students from the Kozmetsky Charter School!

Take action to make a difference

November 9, 2017

The connection between domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and mass shootings will become more acute unless we all take action to stop the cycle

SAFE CARES launches in November

October 20, 2017

SAFE has supported survivors of exploitation for years. SAFE CARES will allow us to address gaps in services for youth survivors to help them heal and thrive.