Safe Children Coalition, Inc.

Grateful -- that’s how we’re feeling right now. Grateful for nearly 145 donors who stepped up to support our children and families, helping us surpass our year-end goal. Grateful for their generosity to over 9,300 children and families participating in our Foster Care, Adoptions, and Prevention & Diversion programs. And grateful that we get to end and start the year together, continuing to change the lives of thousands of children. Thank you for helping us make Change. Happen. Here. If you didn’t get a chance to give before the year ended, you still can: https://sccfl.org/donate

Ready for our #WomensHistoryMonth Spotlight? Lillian D. Wald (1867-1940) made an impact in child welfare as a nurse and a visionary. After witnessing the poverty and hardship of NYC Lower East Side residents at the turn of the twentieth century, she founded the Henry Street Settlement to provide the residents with health care, social services, and education programs. She went on to help found the NAACP and the United States Children’s Bureau, laying the groundwork for child advocacy. Following in Ms. Wald’s footsteps, Tamara Grigsby (1974-2016) emerged as a fierce advocate for children and families, serving as a social worker and state legislator in Wisconsin. Throughout her career, Tamara championed laws and policies that improved child welfare systems, education, and health care, advocating tirelessly for the underserved and never taking no for an answer. Join us as we celebrate pioneering women in #childwelfare all month long. #MovingForwardTogether

A round of applause, please! We’re celebrating a new beginning for *Marcus! His 5-year journey through foster care has led him to a joyful destination—a loving Forever Family. Their connection, made at one of our recruitment events, will offer Marcus the support and stability he needs to thrive. Want to make a difference too? Consider adopting and changing a life forever. Visit sccfl.org/adopt to learn more.

We’re throwing it back to when our Schoolhouse Link (SHL) team excitedly welcomed Dr. Bianca Harris from the Henson Fund for a personal thank you for supporting transitional housing assistance for homeless and unaccompanied youth participating in the SHL program. The impact of their support will be felt for generations to come. Is your foundation or fund looking for a way to help? Learn more about us and how your financial support can help thousands of children in our community on our website at sccfl.org

ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re thrilled to welcome ServisFirst Bank as a Friend Sponsor for Safe Children Coalition’s 3rd Annual Giving Breakfast at Michael’s On East March 27, 2025! We’re gathering in honor of our Champions for Children: Philanthropists Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Teri A Hansen, President & CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation; and our nonprofit partner, Bridge a Life, Executive Director Jody Jester. We can’t wait to celebrate our Champions for Children in just a few weeks! Visit https://lnkd.in/etWYecPm to learn more.

Ever thought about fostering? Here’s your chance to put your thoughts into action. Sign up to join our Virtual Foster Parenting Classes. Here’s how it works: First, you’ll attend an Information Meeting where you’ll get your questions answered. If you decide to move forward, you’ll complete a Family Profile to tell us more about your home. And finally, you’ll get equipped and licensed with our team’s help. Our team will help you find the right fit, including if at any point in the process, this is not the path for you. Ready to learn more? Call/Text: 941-334-2971 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.sccfl.org/foster

ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re thrilled to welcome Keith Monda and Veronica Brady as an Honoree Sponsor (and as Honorees!) for Safe Children Coalition’s 3rd Annual Giving Breakfast at Michael’s On East March 27, 2025! We’re gathering in honor of our Champions for Children: Philanthropists Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Teri A Hansen, President & CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation; and our nonprofit partner, Bridge a Life, Executive Director Jody Jester. We can’t wait to celebrate our Champions for Children in just a few weeks! Visit https://lnkd.in/etWYecPm to learn more.

May, AKA National Foster Care Month, is right around the corner. We’re gearing up to celebrate our amazing foster parents (DRUMROLL PLEASE!) with our Annual Foster Parent Appreciation Gift Basket Drive Here’s how you can participate and make it extra special: 1. Sign Up: Whether you’re contributing a themed Gift Basket(s) or Gift Card(s), we need to know you’re participating by March 31, 2025. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ep4KuwYH 2. Schedule Your Drop-off: Once you sign up, we’ll coordinate with you to schedule a drop-off between April 1 - 15, 2025. Will you help us show some love to the superheroes who open their hearts and homes to thousands of children in our community? Sign up to join our gift basket drive today: https://lnkd.in/ep4KuwYH

We’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring later this month, but if you’re considering being a foster parent, you can spring into action anytime! Start with our 8-week Virtual Foster Parenting Class, where you’ll discover how you can provide a safe, nurturing home for a child in need. Whether you choose to foster temporarily or adopt, you’re the impact you make on the life of a child will last forever. No experience with foster parenting? No worries! Our class is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need. Plus, our team will be by your side every step of the way, offering support and guidance. Your journey towards changing lives starts here! Contact Us: Call/Text: 941-334-2971 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.sccfl.org/foster

Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or another milestone this March? Make it even more special by giving back to vulnerable children in our community. As you gather with loved ones, instead of having them try to figure out what to get for someone who has everything, consider asking them to make a monetary donation to Safe Children Coalition. Here’s how to do that: just put a note in your invitation that says – in lieu of gifts, please consider making a monetary donation to Safe Children Coalition. Your generosity can change the lives of thousands of children in our Foster Care, Adoptions, and Prevention & Diversion programs. It’s a heartfelt way to extend your celebration to support our community’s children. Ready to turn your big day into a big difference? Visit sccfl.org/celebrations to get started.