Events & Learning
Informed Families. Stronger Communities.
Supporting foster families and strengthening communities through education and meaningful engagement.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Dinner
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational dinner at Potelah, 6225 W 130th St, Parma Heights, OH 44130.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
June 10: 1234 N. Eddy St South Bend, IN 46617
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY’s YDC 10-Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Ohio, Inc. (SAFY) is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Youth Drop-In Center (YDC) in Lima with a ribbon cutting event in partnership with the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce. The event will commemorate a decade of connection, growth, and support for youth in the community.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Lunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational lunch at Potbelly, 6850 Pearl Rd in Middleburg Heights. OH.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
June 17: 343 N. Main St. Mishawaka, IN 46545
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Brunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational brunch at Pastimes, 14224 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
June 24: 1290 E. Ireland Rd. South Bend, IN 46614
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Nevada Open House
SAFY of Nevada invites you to join us for an open house for individuals, families, and community partners who want to learn more about foster care, the licensing process, and the vital role foster parents play in creating healing and hope for youth.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
July 1: 138 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46601
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Lunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational lunch at Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland OH.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
July 8: 4542 Elkhart Rd. Elkhart, IN 46517
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Ice Cream Social
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an Ice Cream Social! We will be at Sweet Land Café, 6500 Pearl Rd, 2nd Floor, in Parma on July 8th from 4-7pm.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Brunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational brunch at Another Broken Egg, 8913 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Dinner
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational dinner at Panera, 5090 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn, OH.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
July 15: 155 CR-6 Elkhart, IN 46514
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Brunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational brunch Brunch at First Watch, 400 Park Ave, Orange, OH.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
July 22: 3600 Portage Rd. South Bend, IN 46628
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
July 29: 52931 SR-933 South Bend, IN 46637
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
August 5: 2101 Bypass Rd. Elkhart, IN 46514
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
August 12: 529 W. McKinley Rd. Mishawaka, IN 46545
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
August 19: 12782 SR-23 Granger, IN 46530
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us Wednesday at Jimmy John’s for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
415 Bittersweet Rd. Mishawaka, IN 46544
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Indianapolis Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Friday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Just Love Coffee Cafe
12525 Old Meridian St, Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032).
RSVP to Diana Poncar, PoncarD@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Wednesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
4310 N Main Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Brunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational brunch at First Watch, 400 Park Ave, Orange, OH.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Nevada Open House
SAFY of Nevada invites you to join us for an open house for individuals, families, and community partners who want to learn more about foster care, the licensing process, and the vital role foster parents play in creating healing and hope for youth.
SAFY of Fort Wayne Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Tuesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
2104 East DuPont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RSVP to Maria Tretter-Hope, Tretter-Hope@safy.org.
SAFY of Indianapolis Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Friday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Just Love Coffee Cafe
12525 Old Meridian St, Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032).
RSVP to Diana Poncar, PoncarD@safy.org.
SAFY of Cincinnati Open House
SAFY of Cincinnati is excited to open the doors of our new office and welcome current foster parents, prospective families, and community partners for an afternoon of connection, learning, and impact.
SAFY of Louisville Open House
SAFY of Kentucky is excited to open the doors of our new office and welcome current foster parents, prospective families, and community partners for an afternoon of connection, learning, and impact.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Wednesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
4310 N Main Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
What It's Really Like: A Foster Parent Panel
Curious what fostering with SAFY is really like? Join us for a live Foster Parent Panel, where experienced SAFY foster parents will share their honest stories, lessons learned, and what keeps them coming back to this work.
This panel is designed for individuals who are exploring fostering or want to learn more about SAFY. Our panelists will talk about their journeys—from getting licensed, to working with teens and sibling groups, to adoption and reunification—and will answer questions live.
Register Here and join us on May 19th!
SAFY of Fort Wayne Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Tuesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
2104 East DuPont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RSVP to Maria Tretter-Hope, Tretter-Hope@safy.org.
SAFY of Indianapolis Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Friday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Just Love Coffee Cafe
12525 Old Meridian St, Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032).
RSVP to Diana Poncar, PoncarD@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Wednesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
4310 N Main Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Fort Wayne Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Tuesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
2104 East DuPont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RSVP to Maria Tretter-Hope, Tretter-Hope@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Brunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational brunch, May 12th at 10:00 AM at First Watch, 400 Park Ave, Orange, Ohio.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Indianapolis Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Friday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Just Love Coffee Cafe
12525 Old Meridian St, Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032).
RSVP to Diana Poncar, PoncarD@safy.org.
SAFY of Mishawaka Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Wednesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
4310 N Main Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545
RSVP to Angel Clements, ClementsA@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Dinner
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational dinner, May 5th at 6:00 PM at Informational Dinner at Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Lunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational lunch, May 5th at 1:00 PM at Don Ramon, 4866 Richmond Rd, Warrensville Heights.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Fort Wayne Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Join us each Tuesday in May for an informal, drop‑in conversation about the foster care journey and how you can provide support to children in the community.
Panera Bread
2104 East DuPont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RSVP to Maria Tretter-Hope, Tretter-Hope@safy.org.
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Dinner
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational dinner, April 29th at 6:00 PM at Panera, 4301 Richmond Rd, Warrensville Heights.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Cleveland Informational Lunch
Join the SAFY of Cleveland staff for an informational lunch, April 29th at 1:00 PM at Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Avenue in Cleveland.
RSVP to ClevelandInquiry@safy.org
SAFY of Nevada Open House
SAFY of Nevada invites you to join us for an open house for individuals, families, and community partners who want to learn more about foster care, the licensing process, and the vital role foster parents play in creating healing and hope for youth.
(Indianapolis, IN) Potential Foster Parent Virtual Information Session
Looking to make a positive impact? Join us for the Fostering Futures: Potential Foster Parent Virtual Information Session.
Join us a virtual information session to learn more about how you can support your community by becoming a foster parent. Learn the about the benefits of working with SAFY, the process of getting started, and have your questions answered.
(Mishawaka, IN) Potential Foster Parent Virtual Information Session
Looking to make a positive impact? Join us for the Fostering Futures: Potential Foster Parent Virtual Information Session.
Join us a virtual information session to learn more about how you can support your community by becoming a foster parent. Learn the about the benefits of working with SAFY, the process of getting started, and have your questions answered.
Virtual Event: Managing Me Through Adversity
Join our free virtual parenting skills training! Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, foster parent, someone considering fostering, or a professional who works with children and families - this training is for you.
We invite you to join our upcoming session, Managing Me Through Adversity, with SAFY of Ohio’s Regional Trainer Tova Rose, QMHS. It’s a practical welcoming space to learn and ask questions.
This session will focus on understanding and managing our own thoughts, triggers, and stress responses while navigating difficult youth behaviors. Participants will explore strategies for self-awareness, emotional control, and intentional response, ensuring they remain regulated, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered even in high stress moments.
Whether you’re navigating something specific right now or simply want to grow your skills, this training offers tools you can put to use right away.
Register here to join us on March 24!
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