Educational theater offers youth opportunities

February 3, 2017

Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble and Where’s Your Line? are bringing excited theatre opportunities to youth in the Austin area!

SAFE opposes proposed cuts to Violence Against Women Act funds

January 20, 2017

We can say with absolute certainty that more women will be abused, and more women will die from abuse, if the proposed cuts to VAWA grants go into effect.

Merger announcement: We are SAFE

December 30, 2016

As of Jan. 1, Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace will merge to become The SAFE Alliance (SAFE). This merger is a result of our deep commitment to the people we serve.

Life Skills grads experience journey

December 23, 2016

The graduating class of this fall’s Life Skills Program saw inside themselves – rediscovering who they are & identifying their new hopes, dreams, & goals.

Frankie Fowler a ‘Legend’ for 35 years of volunteering

December 13, 2016

Frankie Fowler is the 62nd Legend award recipient for 35 years of volunteering at SafePlace and her many contributions to the Austin community.

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.

Melissa Lugo – Defying Odds

November 21, 2016

On November 5th, 2016, Melissa Lugo bravely told the crowd at the Austin Children’s Shelter Gala about her life before living at Austin Children’s Shelter. She also revealed how much living […]

We stand with you

November 19, 2016

Any type of oppression creates the context for abuse to flourish and spread. We stand in support of victims and survivors of abuse.