Specialized Alternatives for Family and Youth

SAFY is strengthening families and communities through therapeutic foster care, behavioral health, adoption, family preservation, and older youth services.
Founded in 1984, Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) provides family-based services across seven states, including Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, and South Carolina. Driven by our mission, we construct solid support structures to help families maintain stable mental, physical, and emotional foundations to weather the storms where they are - home, school, work, or community.
At SAFY, our vision is to create thriving families and communities where every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, can reach their full potential.
SAFY is committed to the continuous pursuit of a diverse workforce that represents the youth and families in our care. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging within our organization and the communities we serve. We will establish systems and apply practices in a fair and equitable manner. As we advance our mission of Preserving Families and Securing Futures for all of humanity; we seek justice for all.

Services and information

• Traditional Foster Care
• Specialized / Therapeutic Care
• Emergency Foster Care
• Respite Foster Care
• Adoption
• Other

Requirements to become a foster parent

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