SAFE recognizes that children who have witnessed abuse in their homes need specialized child-centered support to recover from the impacts of the trauma. SAFE provides counseling and support groups for the children of survivors and provides coaching and support for parents on what to expect from their children as they recover from the trauma. Our goal is to help both parents and children heal and to avoid children becoming a part of the cycle of abuse.

Rather than simply providing childcare, SAFE employees are trained in the Positive Action curriculum. The series focuses on positive thoughts and actions leading to positive feelings about themselves. Children at the shelter work through the age-specific program with SAFE staff and volunteers covering topics including health, esteem, consequences, etc. All staff are trained to create a culture of Positive Action to ensure consistency when working with these innocent victims.

SAFE provides individual and group counseling sessions for survivors of domestic or sexual abuse. These services are provided by professional counselors and are free of charge.