Attending an orientation is the first step to becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Next steps include: Submit a completed application and criminal background check document Complete the training program Participate in a home study Orientations are held monthly on the Austin Children's Shelter campus at 4800 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78723. Click here to […]

The Celebration Luncheon brings together community leaders and committed SafePlace supporters for a moving and uplifting midday event. It features a survivor speaker, a keynote speaker, and the presentation of the annual Guardian Award to an individual or organization that has made supporting SafePlace part of their own mission. Visit our Celebration page for more […]

The Celebration Luncheon brings together community leaders and committed SafePlace supporters for a moving and uplifting midday event. It features a survivor speaker, a keynote speaker, and the presentation of the annual Guardian Award to an individual or organization that has made supporting SafePlace part of their own mission. Visit our Celebration page for more […]

Attending an orientation is the first step to becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Next steps include: Submit a completed application and criminal background check document Complete the training program Participate in a home study Orientations are held monthly on the Austin Children's Shelter campus at 4800 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78723. Click here to […]

Held annually at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Austin, this year we will be ‘Reaching for the Stars.’ Entertainment to include a star-studded cocktail-and-cigar hour, inspirational stories from former Austin Children’s Shelter youth and a few surprises. Visit our Gala website for more information. Purchase tickets or sponsor the event here.

Held annually at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Austin, this year we will be ‘Reaching for the Stars.’ Entertainment to include a star-studded cocktail-and-cigar hour, inspirational stories from former Austin Children’s Shelter youth and a few surprises. Visit our Gala website for more information. Purchase tickets or sponsor the event here.

SAFE is developing an Advisory Committee to help us better reach and serve Black/African-American (Black/AA) survivors of sexual assault and exploitation, child abuse and neglect, and domestic violence.

This is an annual event hosted by Expect Respect which brings together youth activists and artists from around the Austin area to perform messages of healthy relationships and speak out against dating violence. The event is free and open to the public, great for middle and high school students and their families. Join us in […]

Illuminate Austin provides an outlet for our community, clients and supporters to rally together and take a stand for change. But most importantly, it's to remember those who have suffered at the hands of sexual assault and domestic violence.