SAFY

10/14/2026

We're thrilled to be part of this special event with Deck The Hallmark this weekend!

And a huge thank you to their team and supporters for thinking of SAFY. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to helping children, youth, and families thrive.

Be sure to check out the event details below!!

🎉 FRIDAY 🎉
Each year, we kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable 29-hour live stream, celebrating the start of Hallmark Christmas movie season & raising money for an incredible cause.

This year is no different! We’re excited to announce that this year's marathon will be supporting an amazing organization - Safy!

Mark your calendars! The celebration begins at 6 PM EST on Friday, October 16th. Don’t miss the holiday excitement...you never know who might show up!

🎁 deckthehallmark.com/marathon

10/13/2026

Family preservation services are structured supports designed to address challenges early and help families build a safer, more stable home environment.

SAFY professionals work collaboratively with families to identify goals and develop strategies they can continue using after services end.

Learn more in this month's blog: https://www.safy.org/news-and-resources/9c3thhzszecuau59rqw5bprlqldaos

10/08/2026

Family preservation services help youth remain safely at home by offering parents and caregivers practical, community-based support before challenges become more disruptive.

SAFY teams meet families where they are, at home, at school, or in the community, working alongside them to strengthen relationships and build skills that support lasting stability.

Read more in the blog: https://www.safy.org/news-and-resources/9c3thhzszecuau59rqw5bprlqldaos

10/06/2026

Watch more from WTOL 11 from the grand opening of our newest division in Toledo, Ohio.

SAFY, a nonprofit agency that provides support to families and children, has expanded its services with a new office in Toledo.

10/02/2026

09/29/2026

Last week, clinicians from across SAFY came together in Indianapolis for the 2026 Clinical Summit. The event provided time to learn, collaborate, and strengthen the shared work of supporting youth and families, with keynote presentations and breakout discussions organized around this year's theme: Thrive Together.

Jennifer Haywood, LISW-S, LICDC-CS, founder of Haywood Counseling and adjunct professor in The Ohio State University's MSW program, delivered the keynote address on Wednesday.

09/23/2026

If you've thought about becoming a foster parent, a good first step is simply learning more. Foster parents come from many different backgrounds and household structures. What matters is the ability to provide a safe, stable, and supportive environment and a genuine willingness to learn.

https://www.safy.org/news-and-resources/interested-in-becoming-a-foster-parent-heres-everything-you-need-to-know

09/21/2026

When youth need care, sometimes the greatest strength comes from within their own family circle.

SAFY is proud to honor all families this National Kinship Care Month.

09/18/2026

Informed Families. Stronger Communities.

Children and teens are growing up in a digital world that changes every day. Informed conversations about technology can help adults support safe, responsible choices.

Join us this week for a free community training with Richard Guerry.

Register now: https://qr.safy.org/DigitalSafety