Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Alabama, Inc. (SAFY of Alabama) is pleased to announce the promotion of Larry Dancy, MS, LPC to Executive Director. With nearly 40 years of experience serving adults, adolescents, and youth, and 35 years in management and administrative roles, Mr. Dancy’s extensive expertise and people-centered leadership will guide SAFY of Alabama’s programs across the state into its next phase of growth and success.
Caregivers and parents often juggle many responsibilities, emotions, and stressors. Balancing work, family, and personal life can be overwhelming, and the pressure to be a perfect parent only adds to the stress. The U.S. Surgeon General's recent 2024 advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents offers important insights and recommendations that can help manage these challenges.
SAFY is proud to commemorate June as Reunification Month, highlighting the critical importance of keeping families together. As a leading provider of foster care, behavioral health, and family supportive services, SAFY is dedicated to supporting families on their journey toward reunification whenever it is safe and possible.
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Ohio’s (SAFY of OH) Lima Behavioral Health (LBH), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to youth and families, is pleased to announce it has been awarded funding to support the expansion of Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) programming into Allen and Putnam Counties.
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of America, Inc. (SAFY of America) commemorates National Foster Care Month this May. We’re joining the Children’s Bureau to honor this year’s theme, “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.” At SAFY, we know how important it is to empower young people in foster care, help them build strong relationships, and get the support they need from their community.
At SAFY, we believe in the power of strong families. Reunification and permanency, whenever possible, is always our goal. Today, we celebrate Tina, a dedicated foster parent from SAFY of Nevada who embodies this philosophy. Read on to discover how she goes above and beyond to build positive relationships with the families of youth in her care, paving the way for successful reunification and lasting connections.
As we begin April, so does an opportunity for us to come together and work against child abuse and neglect. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness, promote education, and, ultimately, support our communities. SAFY is proud to be at the forefront of this vital mission.
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