Safe Children Coalition, Inc.

Looking to level up your next team-building event? We’ve got just the thing. Safe Children Coalition’s Third-Party Events program is the perfect way to bring some fun into the office and support a great cause. Here’s how it works: 1. Organize an event of your choice at your office or organization. 2. Everyone contributes a few dollars to participate 3. Donate the proceeds to Safe Children Coalition Your event could include games, friendly competitions with teams and prizes, or any other activities your workplace enjoys. Get creative and make a difference! For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gXkXRxdc

By helping a child for a short time, you’ll make a difference that lasts a lifetime. Our foster parents create hope for children every single day, building foundations of trust and support that will change a child’s life forever. If you’re ready to be a part of that change, we’re ready to help you get started in our 8-week Virtual Foster Parenting Class. The time to make a difference is now. Call/Text: 941-334-2971 Email: mhueser@sccfl.org Visit: www.sccfl.org/foster

We want to extend a huge thank you to Bridge a Life for the wonderful treats they provided to Safe Children Coalition staff. Your generosity and thoughtfulness made us smile! Thank you for being a valued partner in our mission to serve and uplift our community.

We know you like making good investments. Here’s one: support life-saving programs for nearly 9,700 children and families in our community by giving to Safe Children Coalition through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), gift of stock, or cryptocurrency. Your tax-smart donation is not just a gift, but a way to make a change - a change that starts with you helping to brighten the lives of children in our community. Ready to transform your giving? Visit sccfl.org/legacy-gifts for more information.

Last year, our Schoolhouse Link program helped over 1,000 homeless and unaccompanied Youth attend and succeed in school. We believe that every child has a right to public education, and that’s why our SHL program links families to essential services and accommodations that allow youth to stay in school. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6iSRpF6

If you’re ready to open your heart and home to adopt a child, we’re ready to help you on the journey. Let us guide your first steps. Safe Children Coalition's virtual Adoption Classes can be your gateway to understanding the journey ahead. Inquire by calling the recruitment line at (941) 724-1101 or complete the online inquiry form here: https://sccfl.org/adopt

This week was the grand finale of our Back to School Drive, and we can’t think of a better way to close out the summer. With generous supply donations piled high, our youth volunteers from Suncoast Community Church stuffed every backpack in sight with all the essentials and more. Notebooks, pencils, crayons, calculators...you name it. These are the small things that make a big difference for youth in our foster care and prevention & diversion programs as they get ready for the new school year. Though some children may be uncertain about what this next year holds, they can be certain that there’s a loving community standing behind them—a community that supports and believes in them. So, here’s to everyone who participated in our Back to School Drive! Thanks to your generosity, hundreds of youth will reach new heights as they embark on another year of learning.

For kids in foster care, leaving home is challenging enough. And when siblings are separated in foster care, it’s an even tougher journey. This is the sad reality for many children who enter foster care because they are unsafe at home. Maybe you’re considering fostering and can help us change that. Fostering siblings together enables children to find comfort, support, and familiarity amidst uncertainty. Reach out to us to get the tools you need to get started: Call/Text: 941-334-2971 Email: mhueser@sccfl.org Visit: www.sccfl.org/foster

Can you imagine being a teenager and not having a place to sleep at night? It’s a harsh reality for many youth right here in our community. Last year, our Youth Shelter provided nearly 3,000 bed nights for homeless youth ages 10-17. We are the only community youth shelter in Sarasota, and since its inception, our program has provided nearly 90,000 bed nights to youth with nowhere else to go. Learn more about our youth shelter and the impact we’ll be making for teens in the coming years: https://lnkd.in/d63n23rp

We’re committed to creating better futures for children who find themselves in uncertain circumstances through no fault of their own. Our foster parents help us make better futures possible, offering safety and stability for vulnerable children who need a safe place with caring adults. That’s why we’re inviting you to start your journey with our 8-week virtual foster parenting class. Reach out to us to get started: Call/Text: 941-334-2971 Email: mhueser@sccfl.org Visit: www.sccfl.org/foster