The link between abuse and children’s mental health

May 4, 2023

The first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week and May 6 is Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Day. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Although it may […]

Parenting tip: The need for rituals

August 25, 2017

Societies around the world create rituals that are carried from generation to generation. These rituals can form lasting, healthy familial connections.

Coming home to a foster family

August 25, 2017

The foster family & children had a hard time saying goodbye. The kids were scared. They were sad to leave and the foster family worried about their safety.

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.

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!

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.

13 parenting tips: Holiday edition!

November 22, 2016

This time of year can be demanding and downright stressful, so here are some parenting tasks to help you slow down, plan ahead, and reap the holiday spirit!

Adoption and connection: The healing power of being known

November 22, 2016

At this year’s Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Conference, speakers provided rich discussion on the complexities of adoption, grief, & the power of connection

What a foster family should be

November 22, 2016

For a foster family to provide for their children, their approach to parenting must be nurturing, encouraging and trauma-informed.