SAFY 2022 Annual Report

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

AtSAFY,

we see hidden strengths where others might see vulnerabilities. We recognize that every youth, every family, and every community we serve is brimming with potential, resilience, and the capacity for success. This strength-based perspective guides our work and transforms the lives of those we touch.

It’s about making a profound difference in the world. It’s about acknowledging the strengths within each youth and family, nurturing those strengths, and helping them rise above challenges. It’s about empowering, supporting, and inspiring. From our frontline direct care staff who amplify the voices of youth and families to the administrative staff who ensure our mission’s smooth sailing – every part played makes a difference in building stronger communities across our 26 divisions and 7 states.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of our staff, community partners, and supporters. Thank you for embodying such passion and dedication. Thank you for persevering through our challenging times. Your influence is immeasurable, and I am so proud to stand beside you as we continue to Preserve Families and Secure Futures.

Will

Our People

SAFY ended 2022 with 430 active employees, these dedicated individuals provide community-based services across our geographical reach. We strive to hire and retain a strong workforce of qualified individuals committed to our Mission, Preserving Families and Securing Futures, who reflect the diversity of youth served.

Our Purpose

SAFY empowers youth and families to reach their full potential, building the well-being we all need to contribute to our communities.

Matt, SAFY President & CEO

“I love SAFY because there is always room for change and growth. The child welfare system is far from perfect, and at SAFY, we can do better than the systems we operate in. Everyone truly cares and is mission-driven. We are social justice warriors, genuinely caring for one another and the people we serve.”

— CHRISTINE LYNN, MS, MFT, LEAD CLINICAL THERAPIST, SAFY OF NEVADA

DEI Statement

SAFY is engaged in a daily journey to live our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion let by our DEI Council. During 2022, all staff completed an Inclusive Workplace Training and debrief sessions.

Key Accomplishments

• Alabama

SAFY of Alabama celebrated growth in the Mobile community with foster care and intensive in-home services for families.

• Colorado

SAFY of Colorado opened its first host home, Homes for Hope in Adams County, and launched the first Professional Foster Parent Program in Colorado.

• Indiana

SAFY of Indiana expanded its services into Southern Indiana, launching Kinship Support Services and offering more families outpatient behavioral health and family preservation services.

• Kentucky

Throughout 2022, SAFY of Kentucky constructed strong working relationships with both landlords and community partners which are benefiting youth in our Independent Living program. These connections are helping youth strengthen their well-being preparing them to reach their full potential as they enter adulthood.

• Nevada

SAFY of Nevada has invested in our clinical staff, providing the tools to meet our community’s current and future mental health needs. Several of our clinicians achieved certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to better meet the needs of children in our community.

• Ohio

During 2022, SAFY of Ohio began a 3-year pilot of the Iowa Parent Partners program matching parents with lived experience in the child welfare system with those currently experiencing having their children in foster care. and our new Foster Parent Mentoring program to help support placement stability and permanency.

• South Carolina

From direct staff to leadership, SAFY of South Carolina worked hard throughout 2022 to develop substantial relationships with foster parents resulting in greater support and stability for the youth in our care.

Permanency

SAFY recognizes permanency as a fundamental need for a youth’s emotional and psychological well-being. Providing a stable, permanent home for youth, whether by offering services to preserve the family structure, supporting grandparents raising grandchildren, or developing the skills of foster families to keep youth stable in their homes, offers a sense of security,

belonging, and continuity. It means youth can build lasting relationships, trust in a reliable support system, and develop a strong sense of identity. SAFY’s mission, Preserving Families, Securing Futures, drives us to our goal for all we serve. When we can provide our youth with permanency, we are building strong communities that foster the full potential of all.

How SAFY Foster Parents Support Permanency

When Foster Parent Josh was asked about his favorite part of fostering, he said reunification. “I know prospective foster parents are scared to get attached, but I can’t express enough how wonderful it has been to care for Paul’s children while he gets back on his feet. I’ll miss the kids like crazy when they leave, but I’m thankful I could give Paul peace of mind, knowing they were safe, together, and loved. Just because they will leave my home doesn’t mean it’s goodbye forever. We’ll see each other again.”

When Paul was asked about Josh, he said, “What can I say? He made the darkest, most horrible part of my life easier to manage. He always supported me, had my back, and advocated for my kids and me. You know when people say, ‘light at the end of the tunnel’? That’s Josh for my family. He’s that light, and he celebrates everything I’ve been

BY THE NUMBERS

Foster Care

2,297 youth served 54% of youth achieved permanency (15.6% higher than the federal benchmark of 38.1%)

97% of those served feel SAFY is helping them achieve their goals

able to achieve over these past few months. That means something, you know, when a foster parent celebrates your accomplishments and takes pride in what you do, advocates for you, celebrates your kids going back to you.”

“Reunification isn’t a terrible thing,” Dylan shares. “This will be a reason to celebrate when the time comes. I’m sending these children home to their dad, who has worked to ensure his family has a place to call home.”

Youth receiving care through SAFY, “I feel that I am getting the help that I need and the help I am getting is working.”

Youth experiencing foster care through SAFY, “This has been the best experience. You guys have helped me with everything I need to become a successful adult when I move out on my own, and I love everything you guys do for us and for our foster parents.”

Caregiver on SAFY services, “SAFY has made a huge difference in our home! The trainings, the support and the connections have been not only a huge help for us as parents but also for our daughter. We don’t know what we’d do without SAFY in our lives.”

6,143 Youth and families served in 2022

Family Preservation

& Reunification

563 families served 9 out of 10 families achieved their treatment goals or otherwise experienced a positive discharge

97% of caregivers reported feeling more positive about their family’s future due to SAFY services

Behavioral Health

97% of caregivers were satisfied with the services they received

97%of caregivers were more positive about their family’s future after receiving services

97% feel their family’s beliefs and values were respected throughout treatment

2022 FINANCIALS* 2022 Consolidated Revenue - $68,123,707

Grants

In 2022, SAFY received grant awards totaling $1,686,193.

Grantors

3Rivers Credit Union Foundation

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

In-N-Out Burger Foundation

Larimer County Behavioral Health Services The Impact Fund

Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund

My Stuff Bags Foundation

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation

Ohio Childrens Alliance

Realities for Children Charities

Rocky Mountain Health Plan

ScanSource Charitable Foundation

Speedway Children’s Charities of Las Vegas

Toyota TMMK

Wal Mart #6019

Wal-Mart #4339

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids - Ohio

WHAS Crusade for Children

Donors

Thanks to the generosity of our community members and employees, SAFY raised $137,000 in donations. 100% of our Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and Senior Management Team donated to SAFY in 2022. Donated funds provide flexibility to help achieve SAFY’s Mission for needed costs, such as youth enrichment, foster parent recruitment and retention, celebrations, family support, and staff development and retention.

AIM for Life

Akron Rubber Ducks

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Dilshad Alam

Alliance Data Systems

Alton Blakley Ford-Lincoln

Amazon Black Employee Network

AmazonSmile

Approach Marketing

JacLyn Ashby

Althea Avery

Tiffany Bailey

Lisa Barham

Randi Barnes

Barnes and Noble

David and Amy Barnett

Jill Baumer

Bedford Rotary

Bedford Rotary Club

Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate

Capital LLC

Skyler and Alicia Biek

Lourdes Bond

Tom and Ginny Braun

Dr. Chris and Julie Breuer

Charmaine Brittain

Bennie Brooks

Tonya Brooks-Thomas

Kristy Brown

Zelma Brown

Donna Bryant

Lula Jean and Sam Burton

Velma Burton

C3 Church

Sarah and Charles Calvo

Brian Carnahan

Chapel of the Cross UMC

Children’s Dentistry PLLC

Chuck E Cheese

Corporate Headquarters

Marcia Clark

Community First Foundation

Costco Warehouse

Alexander Counts

Jeffrey Crawford

Crawford Designs

Michael Crome

Natasha Davis

Ramona Denby-Brinson

Christopher DePiero

Cathy Desenberg

Diane Sherry & CO

Sidney Dickman

Matthew and Katie Dietrich

Amanda Donnelly

Barbara Donnelly

Claire Donnelly

Colin Downey

Brad Drew

Katherine Edwards

Timothy Ellis

Sandra Ellis

Ryan Estes

Elisabeth B. Evensen

Kimberli Fallona

Veronica Farris

PamFerris

Sandra Fischer

FISH of Shelby County, Inc.

Christie Freewalt

Anne Freid

Kassandra Fuchs

Theodore and Sheri George

Girl Scouts Troop 77882

Joseph and Amy Golian

Grace Mennonite Church

Tammy Green

Greenville Technical College

Judy Grozdits

Kelly Hackworth

Brian Hanna

Shermeka Hawthorne

Henderson’s Amazon Fulfillment Center

Mike Henry

Joan and Dennis Henschen

Laura Herlovich

Valerie Hicks

Janet Hodge

Hodge Consulting

Paul and Donna Hoffman

Madison Hollar

Keith and Sue Homan

Rabin Hooper

Cai Hopkins

Edna Hoying

Carl and Michele Huber

Keith and Sue Huggins

Amy Hugle

Hurt Farm Bureau Insurance Agency

Samantha Jackson

Deanna John

John and Deb Ketterheinrich

Kirvin Doak Communications

Kiwanis Club of Sidney Ohio

Patricia and Daniel Klaiber

Kroger

Edward Kummer

Lake Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry LLC

Catherine Landers

Nathan and Megan Leonhard

Judy Lester

Hans and Susan Lindbloom

Anita and Robert Long

Patrick and Victoria Losinski

Louisville Downtown Lion Charities

Erika Lowry

Christine Lynn

Laura and Leroy Lyons

Rebecca Manke

Steve Mansfield

Marathon Petroleum Company

Market Street Presbyterian Church

Martha Marquardt

Richard Marquardt

Mather & CO CPA’s LLC

Chelsea Mathes

Carrie and Fred Matt

Francis and Pamela Matt

J. Kemper Matt

Peter and Robin Matt

Sebastian Matt

William and Natalie Matt

Philip Mauney

Sandy Maylock

Maude McCarthy

Alisha McIntosh

Dana McKinney

Michelle McQueen

Joann Meckstroth

Doris and Dave Meinerding Thurston

Molina Healthcare of Ohio

Woodruff Molly

Elaine Moore

Mootown Creamery

Faith Morehouse

Angela Morris

Elizabeth and Tom Morris

Ralph and Dian Neiderman

Network For Good

Nichols Home Services

Daniel O’Connor

Christine Oppedisano

Osgood Bank

KimPage

Daniel Pappas

Demetria Parnell-Scott

Pdh Farms, Inc.

Samita Pendse

Diane Poling

Pope Consulting

Matthew Pound

James Pozy

Quality Systems Consultants

Victoria Ramirez

Martyn and Lynne Redgrave

Mary Riggs

Margaret Rogers

William Russell

Mark and Sarah Ryan

Sharon Sanders

Caryn Scheer

Maria Schrenger

Darin and Julie Schroeder

Jeralee Seaburn

Tyler Sebenoler

Serenity Foundations, LLC

Faith and Matt Shachter

Silent Guard Security

Eric Snyder

Suzanne Socea

Shawna Sorrell

Spectrum of Findlay

Rita Spencer

Michael Stadtmiller

Denise Stephens

Ed and Teresa Stephens

Tony and Ruth Stevens

Kaitlyn Strauman

Joanne and Thomas Streacker

Sullivan Insurance Agency, Inc

Jaime Surber

Jordan Sutton

Jennifer Sworn

Shawn Tempesta

Texas Roadhouse

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

The CarMax Foundation

The J.E. Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc.

Then Human Bean

Jennifer Thrasher

Amy and Mike Underhill

United Healthcare Services Inc

Janice Urey

Sarah Utendorf

Ann-Marie Vaughn

Jan Villarubia

Kathleen Vorst

Christina Votipka

WARE

Teresa Warfel

Natalie B. Watt

Weddle Enterprises

Wells Fargo Bank

Westminster Presbyterian Church of Munster

Camron Whitacre

Whitney Rodriguez

Jill Wigdahl

Jessica Williams

Jennie and Mark Wilson

Allison Woolridge

Christi Wright

Patricia and Daniel Wynn

Samuel and Elaine Yancey

Zalli Motors, LLC

Invitation to Give

SAFY understands that nurturing well-being is at the core of unlocking the full potential within our communities. With the unwavering support of generous donors like you, we provide vital resources to empower youth and families in cultivating and sustaining good mental health, strong relationships, and a brighter future. Each year, we walk alongside over 6,000 youth and families, and your invaluable contributions make this possible. Your generosity enables us to continue our mission, reaching even more families and forging resilient, united communities. When we join hands in this collective effort to rebuild, we not only restore the well-being of youth and families but also fortify their future, ensuring a thriving community where everyone can flourish. Thank you for being an essential part of SAFY’s journey.

SAFY Service Center

10100 Elida Rd, Delphos, OH 45833

Email: info@safy.org | Call: (800) 532-7239

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