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July is National ”Make a Difference to Children” month.

We strive to make a difference every day at SAFEchild but we could use your help to raise awareness. Raise to share how we offer resources that empower parents and caregivers to move toward healthy family relationships by breaking negative parenting patterns. And don't forget to remind families/individuals that it's a sign of strength to seek resources!

Here are some additional ways you can champion our cause:
- resources at safechildnc.org/donate/
- to prepare meals for our families who attend evening parenting/support groups.
- an event with your colleagues or loved ones to make comfort blankets for the children who visit our Advocacy Center.

Visit safechildnc.org to learn more about how you can become a !

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Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act to Relieve Financial Stress for Mothers and Families across the U.S. - Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health In January 2024, the Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act(NEST) Act was introduced in Congress. The Act would establish a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to distribute newborn supply kits through community-based organizations and hospitals.

Happy 4th of July from SAFEchild!

Our office will be closing early today in observance of July 4th. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, July 8th.

We hope you enjoy time with your family and loved ones. -SAFEchild

Our volunteers play a vital role here at SAFEchild! From providing childcare for the children of our program participants to making comfort blankets given through our Advocacy Center, each minute dedicated makes a lasting impact.

Interested in becoming one of our dedicated volunteers? Register at www.safechildnc.org/volunteer/

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Donation Stop #2:

Today, we delivered a supply of cleaning products to help maintain a safe and clean environment for the families and children they support.

Pediatric vehicular continues to be one of the leading causes of non-crash fatalities for children under 14 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

As temperatures increase, here are some tips to remember to keep your little ones safe all !

1) Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
2) Always “Look Before You Lock”! Make a habit of looking in the rear seats before leaving your vehicle.
3) Always lock your vehicle so that children cannot gain access on their own.

In observance of Juneteenth, SAFEchild will be closed today. Our normal hours will resume tomorrow.

Become a SAFEchild volunteer by registering at www.safechildnc.org/volunteer/

🌼🌸 Just as pollinator plants rely on bees, butterflies, and other creatures to thrive, children need care, guidance, and a supportive environment to flourish. Plant this in your garden to remind you of the children in our community finding new hope because of SAFEchild! 🌸🪻🌼

After touring our new building, all open house guests left with these words offered by SAFEchild. We hope everyone left feeling inspired and encouraged to stay connected through the shared goal of supporting all children. Let’s continue our mission beyond the open house!

Visit safechildnc.org to learn more about volunteer and community partner opportunities.

Thank you to for providing the beautiful pollinator plants and to for printing our plant cards!

SAFEchild wishes all the devoted dads and father figures a Happy Father's Day.

June is also Men's Health Month. Fathers who prioritize their health and well-being not only improve their own lives but also create a healthier environment for their children.

Don't forget to take time for yourself!

We would like to thank our board members, past and present, for supporting SAFEchild during our very first community open house. Your contributions continue to be a shining light for our mission, and we’re forever grateful.

SAFEchild Open House Day

Thank you DonutNV ! Open House guests enjoyed a variety of donuts, with coffee and lemonade, during our morning session.

If you missed us this morning, the afternoon session starts at 3pm. See you there!

SAFEchild Open House!

SAFEchild Day at Goodberry’s!

Thank you to our Young Ambassadors for partnering with Goodberry’s to raise donations for SAFEchild. For each time SAFEchild was mentioned, Goodberry’s donated 30% of the transaction total.

If you haven’t made your way to the Goodberry’s Cary location yet, there’s still time until 11pm to have some dessert for a good cause.

Learn more about our Young Ambassadors at www.safechildnc.org/about-us/young-ambassadors/

It’s graduation season at SAFEchild and we have received more colorful quilts beautifully hand-crafted by the amazing members of the Capital Quilters Guild.

The quilts are a symbol of reassurance and perseverance given to group participants who graduate from our parenting programs. We thank the kind people from Capital Quilters Guild for creating the quilts that become treasured keepsakes for our families.

Our first community open house is next week! Don't miss your chance to learn about our impactful programs while touring our new building.

Open House Drop-In Hours:
8:00AM-11:00AM & 3:00PM-6:00PM

Location:
2841 Kidd Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

RSVP Link: https://safechildnc.org/openhouse/

Cleaning for a Cause!

Thank you for donating 10% of all cleans from March and April to support safety for children in our community. We are thankful for your continued support as a community partner.

SAFEchild's Young Ambassadors have partnered with Goodberry's for SAFEchild Day on June 11th.

Mention "SAFEchild" during your visit at the Kildaire location for 30% of your purchase total to be donated to a great cause, supporting children!

Location:
Goodberry's Frozen Custard
1146 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC 27511

Date & Time:
June 11th, 11AM-11PM

*Mention SAFEchild to participate!

No family is exactly the same - that’s what makes them so special and unique! And SAFEchild is proud to provide resources to ALL families.

SAFEchild is featured in the June issue of Wake Living Magazine. Thank you WAKE Living Magazine!
Child abuse prevention and intervention nonprofit SAFEchild wrapped up its Champion Our Children capital campaign after raising $11.1 million over two years, exceeding its $11 million goal. The funds went toward a new 20,000-square-foot facility that opened at 2841 Kidd Road in Raleigh in October, allowing the organization to expand its program offerings within Wake County.

Major donors included WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Wake County, the City of Raleigh, the Kim & Fielding Miller Family Foundation, the AJ Fletcher Foundation, the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation, Fred and Annette Anderson and Family, and the Temple Sloan Family Foundation.

The SAFEchild Advocacy Center now provides services to 45 child victims of abuse each month, up from 30, and the wait time for an appointment at the center has decreased from six weeks to two weeks.

Volunteers have grown from 100 to 164, and SAFEchild now hosts 15 parent education and support groups each week, up from six.

“As Wake County continues to grow, so does the need for supportive family services,” said SAFEchild Executive Director Cristin DeRonja.

“We are thrilled to share our new home with our community and multiply the number of children and families we serve.”

SAFEchild provides its services at no cost. SAFEchildnc.org

Thank you to the entire team for your dedication!

Spring is the start of new beginnings and often MOVE is too. When moms come into MOVE, many are devastated, depleted and hopeless from the emotional and/or physical abuse they and their children have experienced. In addition to the information about parenting, MOVE focuses on helping mothers heal and start anew. This painting represents such a beginning. On the last night of MOVE in December, one of the moms presented her facilitator with this painting and shared that it was the first time that she had painted since her ordeal began. SAFEchild fosters safe places and new beginnings.

SAFEchild invites you to attend our very first community open house at our new location!

Come experience a full tour of our new building while enjoying light refreshments.

You’ll be inspired by SAFEchild’s beautiful and impactful safe space.

Open House Drop-In Hours:
8:00AM-11:00AM & 3:00PM-6:00PM

Location:
2841 Kidd Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

RSVP: https://safechildnc.org/openhouse/

On this special day, SAFEchild wishes all the amazing mothers and caregivers a Happy Mother's Day! Your love and efforts to care for your children and loved ones are inspiring. Thank you for all that you do!

SAFEchild has an urgent need for additional volunteers!

We specifically need weekday morning volunteers to care for children while their caregivers participate in our parent education and support programs.

Learn more at safechildnc.org/volunteer.

Join Logan from on 5/15 for a 45-minute flow & post-class glass of wine! All proceeds benefit SAFEchild!

Instructor: Logan Wheless
Date: Wednesday, May 15th
Time: 6:00PM
Location: The Raleigh Wine Shop
Includes: One glass of wine per participant 21+

Sign up here: https://www.zenmeowt.com/schedule

Our 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala was a week ago today - what a magically impactful evening it was!

A major highlight of the evening was a moving keynote speech from a SAFEchild dad whose child was treated at the SAFEchild Advocacy Center. He shared his family’s recovery from trauma to hope and healing thanks to the compassionate care they received from our staff.

Another highlight - incredibly generous support from our nearly 400 guests. We soared well beyond our fundraising goal of $500,000!

Many thanks to emcee, WRAL anchor and SAFEchild board member WRAL Ken Smithith; auctioneer Ben Farrell; and the many businesses and individuals who donated experiences, trips and other items for our auctions.

And a special thanks to all of YOU for always celebrating and supporting SAFEchild. You all are Blue Ribbon winners!

📷 credit: aHead Media

On this last day of , we are putting out a call for even more of you wonderful people!

We always say that volunteers are the 💙 of SAFEchild - and we mean it!

We specifically need more weekday daytime volunteers to care for children while their caregivers participate in one of our parent education and support programs.

Join the SAFEchild team! Find more information at safechildnc.org/volunteer.