The Community by National Safe Place

10/13/2026

🎸 Ready to take the stage?
National Safe Place (NSP) is now accepting proposals for workshops and tool time presentations for Focus 2027: Taking Care of Business!

Join us in Las Vegas, June 22-24, 2027, to share your expertise, innovative ideas, practical tools, and promising practices with professionals from across the youth services field.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner, subject-matter expert, or thought leader, we want to hear from you.

📅 Proposal deadline: November 13, 2026

Bring your knowledge, passion, and experience to Focus 2027 and help shape an unforgettable learning experience.

Visit https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/focus-2027 for more information.

10/12/2026

We have some exciting news to share! Join Laurie Padilla and Elizabeth Smith Miller as they reveal the location for Focus 2027 and give you a peek at one of the unique experiences awaiting attendees.

Are you ready to take care of business?

10/06/2026

One of The Community™ partners, TAT Nonprofit, has recently released a new training video to help convenience store and truck-stop partners recognize and intervene in human trafficking.

Check out a clip of the training below, and follow TAT Nonprofit for more resources!

10/05/2026

NSPNetwork is becoming The Community™ by National Safe Place! 💙

This is the same page you’ve followed, with a new name that better reflects the people and organizations served by National Safe Place.

Here, we’ll share practical resources, professional learning opportunities, and insights from the youth-serving field. We also want to hear from you: What topics or resources would help you most in your work?

Thank you for being part of The Community™. Welcome to a space built for connection, growth, and collective impact.

08/17/2026

The 2026 Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) has officially sold out! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming interest in this year's program and look forward to welcoming a full class of emerging leaders committed to strengthening organizations, advancing youth-serving practice, and building the next generation of leadership.

If you were unable to secure a spot this year, stay connected with National Safe Place (NSP) for updates, announcements, and registration information for the 2027 Emerging Leaders Institute.

At NSP, we believe investing in leadership development, workforce development, organizational capacity, and professional learning strengthens the people and organizations that serve young people every day. Together, we're building stronger leaders, stronger organizations, stronger communities, and brighter futures for youth nationwide.

07/29/2026

NSPN’s 2026 Grant Support Services are officially at capacity following the release of the BCP and SOP funding opportunities. Thank you to the many organizations that trusted us to support their grant efforts this year.

Didn't secure a package? We're still here to help. Contact the NSPN Membership Team at [email protected] to discuss available support options.

07/21/2026

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has announced the new Title IV-E Prevention Accelerator Grant Program, providing $7.5 million in funding to support implementation of evidence-based prevention services in support of the “A Home for Every Child” initiative. Ten grants ranging from $300,000 to $750,000 will help state and tribal child welfare agencies strengthen families and prevent unnecessary entries into foster care.

🗓️ Applications are due August 17, 2026.

Learn more and apply through Grants.gov at https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/ea2df025-71cb-442b-918b-865abb30560b.

07/02/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI)!

Designed for emerging leaders in youth and family service organizations, this six-week interactive program helps participants strengthen leadership skills, build confidence, and connect with peers from across the field. Perfect for new or aspiring supervisors, managers, directors, and shift leaders. Registration is limited and expected to fill quickly.

📅 Fall Session: September 2 – October 7, 2026
🗓️ Registration Deadline: August 26, 2026

Learn more and register today! https://www.nspnetwork.org/registration-is-open-for-the-2026-emerging-leaders-institute

NSPN Membership provides youth-serving organizations with training, resources, and professional community connections that strengthen programs, build organizational capacity, and enhance the services agencies deliver in their communities.

05/29/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, we want to thank youth workers everywhere for the care, compassion, and consistency you bring to young people every day. Your presence matters more than you know. Don’t forget to check in with yourself, too. You deserve support, and NSPN is here to help.

05/22/2026

We’re proud to share Tammy L. Hopper is once again representing National Safe Place Network at a conference this week, this time at Supervised Visitation Network's annual conference in New Orleans.

Tammy will be presenting on The Critical Nature of Child and Youth Work, highlighting the shared commitment professionals bring across youth-serving settings and the growing role of Child and Youth Care (C*C) Certification, recognized by the Council on Accreditation. Her session explores how certification strengthens ethical practice, reduces organizational risk, and supports stronger staff satisfaction and long-term employee retention.

Thank you to Supervised Visitation Network for the opportunity to share this important work with your attendees and to help elevate the impact of child and youth care professionals nationwide.