SAFE

SAFE Our mission is to interrupt the cycle of abuse by cultivating safety, healing, and just outcomes for those impacted. Austin, Texas.

Call our 24/7 SAFEline at 512-267-7233. SAFE is a merger of Austin Children's Shelter and SafePlace. Together, we can stop abuse for everyone.

09/01/2026

For over two decades, Planet SAFE has provided safe exchanges for families who are court ordered to share custody of children with partners who have a history or documented incident of domestic violence or abuse.

“This to me is an extension of our justice system that we are mandated to carry out and we need to make sure it’s available in the community.” -Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard

If the 80% of funding is approved by Travis County officials, Planet SAFE can continue to provide an essential service for courts to keep families safe.

More than 426 safe and supervised visitations and exchanges to 39 families in the last year alone.

Thank you, Commissioner Ann Howard and Judge Meachum for speaking on behalf of SAFE and the survivors we support.

08/28/2026

Back-to-school season at SAFE is about more than backpacks and school supplies- it’s about helping kids start the year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to thrive. 🎒✏️❤️

Thanks to our incredible community, SAFE collected 96 backpacks filled with school supplies for kids staying in our emergency shelters, receiving housing support, and accessing services across our agency.

A special shoutout to for providing free haircuts, and to Texas Capital Bank, Cloudera, and St. James Missionary Baptist Church for donating haircare products and support.

Together, we’re helping kids head back to school confident, prepared, and in style!

This , SAFE is proud to be one part of Austin’s network of support to address homelessness, public safety and public he...
08/17/2026

This , SAFE is proud to be one part of Austin’s network of support to address homelessness, public safety and public health. Our community partners send survivors to us for the specialized care we provide, just as we send people to them.

LifeWorks Austin provides housing and stability for youth and young adults working to build independence.

Caritas of Austin meets basic needs and helps families stabilize when one crisis threatens to become several.

Asian Family Support Services of Austin serves Asian and immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking with the culturally and linguistically specific care their community needs.

Local food banks like Central Texas Food Bank make sure no family is forced to choose between safety and their next meal.

SAFE’s job isn’t to be the only place a survivor ever needs. Thanks to these amazing partners, we don't have to be.

Read more: https://www.safeaustin.org/celebrating-national-nonprofit-day-a-look-into-safes-ecosystem-and-collaboration-with-austins-network-of-support/

08/14/2026

SAFE Program Highlight: Community Engagement. Julie Skarich, Senior Director of Family Support and Advocacy, shares how this program not only provides outreach to survivors, but also educates communities that better need to understand survivors' particular needs.

Interested in training, panel, or educational opportunities with Community Engagement? Reach out to the team at [email protected] to learn more.

08/13/2026

The National Conference on Domestic Violence was held in Austin this week, highlighting stories of strength from survivors, elevating the voices of advocates, and gathering community leaders who champion a world free from domestic violence.

Thanks to National Domestic Violence Hotline for organizing this powerful gathering, and thanks to SAFE team members -- including Jayden Beatty, Chief Development Officer, Peer Support Specialists Kay Aguilar and Elia Mondragon, and Deaf SHARE Director Joe Gallagher -- for sharing their expertise so more people doing this work are equipped with the tools needed to help provide safety and stability for survivors.

We were honored to welcome leaders and partners to SAFE for a tour and conversation about our work supporting survivors ...
08/11/2026

We were honored to welcome leaders and partners to SAFE for a tour and conversation about our work supporting survivors and their families.

Thank you to Dr. Ryan Hanlon from the Administration for Children and Families - ACF; Jermaine Milford and Katherine Chon from the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services; Crystal Starkey and Melvin Alvarez from Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Gloria Aguilera Terry from the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV); and Nikhita Ved and Allison Randall from the National Domestic Violence Hotline for spending time with us.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share SAFE’s work, connect around shared goals, and strengthen our collective efforts to create safer communities.

Calling Austin area teens ages 14-18!🎭 Join Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble! 🎭Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensembl...
08/07/2026

Calling Austin area teens ages 14-18!
🎭 Join Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble! 🎭

Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble (CLYTE) is a group of teens who use theatre to inspire conversations about healthy relationships. We write and perform plays that address issues like dating violence, consent, bullying, and mental health. This program focuses on playwriting, improv, acting, movement, and theatre design. It is a partnership between Creative Action and Expect Respect/SAFE Alliance.

· Rehearsals on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7-9 PM to write and rehearse a brand-new play!
· Previous theatre experience is not required!
· Perform at middle schools and community events in the spring!
· Earn up to $850/year with regular attendance!
‼️AUDITIONS ‼️
Tuesday August 11th, 7-9 PM
🎭 Link to apply below 🎭
tinyurl.com/CLYTEapply

08/05/2026

A HUGE thanks to everyone who came out to Interplanetary Help Desk's fundraising concert at RADIO EAST for SAFE last weekend! We had a blast with Boomershack and Audrey Price.

Check out the rest of the concert series at https://www.interplanetary.org/series/lets-fund-good!

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