SAFE seeks donations for foster Alumni Community Services


March 3, 2017

When a young person ages out of foster care, it doesn’t always mean they are ready to lead a healthy, independent, successful life.

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SAFE makes first adoptive placement


March 3, 2017

The SAFE Foster and Adopt Program is excited to report our first adoptive placement! Thank you and congratulations, Canada family!

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3 parenting tips to raise caring kids


March 3, 2017

There is so much information about parenting, it can be discouraging to figure it all out. The Harvard University Making Caring Common Project cuts through the noise by recommending parents follow a set of guideposts to raise caring children.

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Youth Leadership Academy makes a difference


February 3, 2017

The 2017 Expect Respect Summer Youth Leadership Academy provides job sites in Austin and Manor in collaboration with the Summer Youth Employment Program.

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Data on physical punishment leads to ‘No Hit Zones’


February 3, 2017

Spanking is hitting and parents in the US hit more than parents in other countries. Kids who are hit show significantly more aggressive and anti-social behavior

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Using technology to build healthy relationships


February 3, 2017

Students from Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy established the first Cyber/Tech Abuse Awareness Week on their campus in October, 2016.

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School becomes more sensitive to students’ trauma


February 3, 2017

Students and adults at Anderson High School have a plan to address weighty topics, including dating abuse, sexual assault, and suicide.

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Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month


February 3, 2017

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and commissioners recognize February 2017 as Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month.

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Educational theater offers youth opportunities


February 3, 2017
Changing Lives

Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble and Where’s Your Line? are bringing excited theatre opportunities to youth in the Austin area!

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SAFE opposes proposed cuts to Violence Against Women Act funds


January 20, 2017

We can say with absolute certainty that more women will be abused, and more women will die from abuse, if the proposed cuts to VAWA grants go into effect.

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