Safe Children Coalition (SCC) is proud to announce its 2026-2027 board of directors,

This spring, Safe Children Coalition (SCC) will hold its 5th annual Safe Children Coalition Giving Breakfast. The organization will celebrate three remarkable partners and individuals.

The Wilson-Wood Foundation recently awarded a grant of $15,000 to Safe Children Coalition for its HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program.

Learn how Safe Children Coalition’s Fatherhood Initiative is bringing community partners together to expand resources, strengthen relationships, and support fathers across Circuit 12.

Through its prevention and diversion program, Safe Children Coalition (SCC) helps to provide proactive and targeted resources that keep children out of the child welfare system and keep families together.

Safe Children Coalition is strengthening child welfare outcomes through enhanced training, hands-on learning, and professional development designed to better prepare case managers and improve workforce retention.

Safe Children Coalition proudly celebrated its 6th annual Reunification Celebration in honor of National Reunification Month.

Safe Children Coalition’s Achievers program recently honored high school graduates and awarded over $20,000 in college scholarships to “Class of 2026” graduates as well as returning college students who were engaged with the program as teens.

Safe Children Coalition welcomed approximately 50 young adults ages 18-23 for the Independent Living ‘Level Up’ Youth Summit.

Child welfare organization Safe Children Coalition (SCC) recently received generous financial support from five granting organizations, totaling $38,000.

Child welfare organization Safe Children Coalition (SCC) recently named Diane Ewen as its new controller. The CPA has experience in varied industries including analytics, media, and SaaS (Software as a Service).

Program that equips fathers with resources to get and stay engaged in their children’s lives holds event promoting healthier lifestyles

Indelible Management Solutions, Inc. and Indelible Impacts, Inc. grant of $25,000 to Safe Children Coalition benefits client families

Jacqueline House, MBA, CFRE becomes the first-ever African American president of Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida

The Henson Fund awards a grant of $108000 to Safe Children Coalition to cover rent expenses for youths/young adults who are on their own.

The annual ‘SCC Angels’ program helps to fulfill holiday gift wish lists for children in foster care and other vulnerable children

We are the only community-based youth shelter for teens ages 10–17 in our community, and we’re building a new 9,000-square-foot building to serve more teens.

Thousands of children in the region need safe, loving homes; next virtual training for potential adoptive families begins in January

Second gift of $250,000 from Leonard and Judith Schwartzbaum Family Foundation caps child welfare agency’s Phase I goal of $9 million

The Safe Children Coalition (SCC) distributed 450 complete Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 22, during its annual drive-thru event

The Safe Children Coalition recently announced its 2026 Champions for Children

Grant of $15,000 will support Safe Children Coalition’s ‘HIPPY’ program, for low-income families with preschool-age children

Child welfare organization will recognize leaders from Gulf Coast Community Foundation, MSC Foundation of Michael Saunders & Co., and NAMI

On October 9-10, Safe Children Coalition presented the 14th annual SCC Conference, which convened over 300 child welfare and youth mental health experts and practitioners.

SCC named Florida Network Agency of the Year; Youth Shelter Director Charles Harris named Program Manager of the Year

Contribution of $100,000 from the Claudia Barnett Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County boosts fundraising effort

Tony Gamelin continues as board chair, two new members added, for lead child welfare organization for Florida’s Circuit 12

Grant of $500,000 from the state pushes child welfare agency closer to $9 million goal to build new Youth Shelter for homeless children

Intensive staff training highlights commitment to employee well-being and ability to perform effectively in the workplace

Jacqueline House, MBA, CFRE affirms fundraising knowledge and skills, and proven fundraising success through prestigious designation

School supplies for more than 600 children in foster care and SCC programs were donated and will be distributed in time for new school year

Two grants totaling $7,000 to support early childhood education and teen leadership diversion and prevention programs

In new role, Sarah Hawk, Esq. will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize organizational risk.

The Safe Children Coalition’s Achievers program recently honored graduates and awarded $23,500 in college scholarships.

Child welfare organization’s Back-to-School Drive provides school supplies for children in foster care and SCC programs

SCC places 2nd in the Children’s Nonprofit Category for SRQ Magazine’s 2025 “Best of SRQ Local.”

The Safe Children Coalition recently presented its third annual Giving Breakfast and honored its 2025 Champions for Children – philanthropists Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen, and non- profit partner Bridge A Life executive director Jody Jester.

For National Foster Care Month in May, SCC showed appreciation through gift basket collection and distribution for foster families

Child welfare agency Safe Children Coalition was recently notified that it has achieved reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation, a service of Social Current.

Child welfare agency reaccredited through expedited process as all ratings in fundamental practice standards were in compliance

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On March 27, child welfare organization Safe Children Coalition (SCC) presented its 3rd annual Giving Breakfast, with Leadership Sponsors Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Sunset Automotive Group.

In advance of National Foster Care Month in May, child welfare agency Safe Children Coalition (SCC) is encouraging the community to show foster families their deep appreciation for caring for children in crisis.

Last August, Miles Bean sat slumped in his car outside Ringling College of Art & Design. Despite admission to one of his top-pick schools on a partial scholarship, Bean felt like he was at the lowest point of his life.

Brena Slater, CEO of the Safe Children Coalition, is known to be a tireless advocate for child welfare in our community. Described by her colleagues as someone who is “truly compassionate, understands the child welfare system and knows what it takes to run a successful community-based care agency,” she is well-deserving of SRQ Magazine’s Good Hero Philanthropy Award

In around two years hundreds of at-risk youth will have a new, safe place to go to in Sarasota. This morning Safe Children Coalition broke ground on their youth facility, located at 4409 Sawyer Rd, Sarasota.

Four grants totaling $31,000 to support adoptions, early childhood education, and support for foster families and homeless students

Grants from Leonard & Judith Schwartzbaum Foundation, Siemer Family Foundation & Bank of America bolster fundraising effort for new facility

On Monday morning, Safe Children Coalition announced the public phase of their Youth Shelter campaign. According to officials, the fundraising phases started 24 months ago and have raised $7 million so far.

The goal is $9 million and will go towards the construction of a new Youth Shelter.

Jacqueline House, the Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement, said it will help the organization serve more at-risk youths for decades.

House said the new Youth Shelter will be built at 4409 Sawyer Road in Sarasota which is right down the street from Wilkinson Elementary School.

Child welfare agency – powered by philanthropists and teen volunteers – distributes 550 turkeys, sides and dessert in advance of the holiday

In recognition of National Adoption Day, SCC and partners celebrate 16 new ‘forever families’ during superhero-themed festivities

After suffering significant damage to both offices in Hurricane Milton, SCC receives $70,000 in grants

The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation has awarded a grant of $750,000 to fully fund the Talent Retention Project at Safe Children Coalition, the lead community-based child welfare agency in Florida’s Circuit 12, serving Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

The funds will be used to increase the success rate of hiring employees for high-stress positions. It will also create a new position in SCC’s Fatherhood Program.

Child welfare organization will recognize Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Teri A Hansen, and Jody Jester during Giving Breakfast in March

Grant of $750,000 from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to support workforce development at child welfare agency

Many minority and underserved populations throughout the region have adverse circumstances that negatively impact youth: their caregivers’ financial hardships and limited resources may result in students having negative academic and social outcomes. Absenteeism, poor academic performance, and limited participation in school activities are just a few of the unintended and detrimental consequences when children lack the resources needed to thrive.

To assist underserved middle and high school students in achieving their educational, career and life goals, two foundations have awarded grants to support Safe Children Coalition’s Achievers program: the Adrienne A. Taylor Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, $22,839, and Publix Super Markets Charities, $5,000.

During the recent CarePortal conference in Kansas City, Mo., Florida’s Circuit 12 (Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties) was recognized with the “2023 Community of the

Safe Children Coalition — which provides child welfare services in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties — has new board leadership, according to a statement from

Safe Children Coalition’s vice president of communications and community engagement, Jacqueline House, MBA, CFRE, recently spoke at Fundraising Day in New York, a prominent one-day

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In the child welfare realm, it is not uncommon for fathers or paternal family members to be absent during the case planning process, particularly in

Safe Children Coalition’s Youth Shelter campaign has recently received a major boost, with a leadership gift of $1.5 million – including a $500,000 challenge match

As Safe Children Coalition continues its campaign to fund and build a new Youth Shelter for homeless teens in Florida’s Circuit 12 (Sarasota, DeSoto and

Child welfare organization Safe Children Coalition recently created an in-house Medical Program to provide health care services to children and young adults in the Community

To help community members learn more about resources available to job-seekers, and expose youth to potential careers and job and volunteer opportunities, Safe Children Coalition’s

Jacqueline House said that while it can be difficult for every nonprofit to get the word out about its services, for Safe Children Coalition, this

On April 1, the Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris joined key partners in recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month,

With bright smiles and a cheery atmosphere, the Safe Children Coalition welcomed more than 275 attendees to its second Giving Breakfast, held March 14 at

In Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties, nearly 1,600 children are being cared for by foster parents.  To recognize foster families, the child welfare agency Safe

During a recent event in support of Safe Children Coalition’s ongoing Youth Shelter capital campaign, philanthropists Bob and Joan Geyer announced the $500,000 Gift Match