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Working together to ensure success for young people


May 24, 2017

A few months ago, a SAFE emergency shelter case manager told Foster & Adopt we needed to find a placement for a teen whose stay was already extended twice.

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A deeper look at Texas’ rape kit backlog


May 19, 2017

KVUE reporter Cori Coffin contacted me on April 4 to talk about Texas’ rape kit backlog. On May 2, we saw the full scope of her work.

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Celebrating families for National Foster Care Month


May 18, 2017

In celebrating National Foster Care Month, SAFE is grateful for the families that have opened their minds, hearts, and homes to children who need support.

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A survivor’s expression


May 18, 2017

Anel is a survivor of emotional & physical trauma. With SAFE’s Emergency Cottage & Transitional Living Program, she is healing. This poem is her expression.

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Together under the tent for SAFE volunteer celebration


April 29, 2017

Each year, SAFE bestows the Frankie Fowler Volunteer of the Year Award and honors nominees. This year was no exception for truly remarkable volunteers!

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You can help stop generations of abuse


April 25, 2017

The trauma and violence survivors face every day is often the result of generations of abuse. You can help survivors stop the cycle

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SAFE named 2nd best large nonprofit in U.S. to work


April 7, 2017

Whether at our Austin Children’s Shelter Campus or SafePlace Campus, Planet SAFE or at SAFE HQ, SAFE is an amazing place to work.

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Legislators must support our most vulnerable children


April 6, 2017

It often takes the worst possible event to make change happen and I hope our state legislators, who are currently debating funding for the child welfare system, are recognizing and learning the most important lessons from this tragedy.

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Community renovates Supportive Housing laundry room


March 13, 2017

Due to flood damage & high usage, the SAFE Supportive Housing laundry room had fallen into disrepair. Thankfully, our community came together to fix it up!

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SAFE supports ‘A Day Without a Woman’


March 6, 2017

As an agency that empowers survivors of violence & abuse, and advocates for women’s issues, SAFE supports those who participate in A Day Without a Woman.

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