It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of one of our founding members, Maria Eitz. Maria was a remarkable person, truly giving and selfless, who dedicated her life to supporting families in our community.

Maria started children’s Therapeutic Respite care out of her home in the Inner Sunset. It was the first children’s Therapeutic Respite Care Center in the nation for Talk Line, part of the San Francisco Child Abuse Center (SFCAPC, now known as Safe & Sound) for 35 years. Her dedication and passion for helping others were instrumental in building the foundation of our organization. Alongside her, pioneering individuals such as Patsy Jones, Anita Moran, Karen Wilcox, and Kathy Baxter worked tirelessly to bring SFCAPC to life, providing essential support and resources to families in need.

Maria’s contributions to our community are immeasurable. Her compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to helping others have left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Her vision and dedication have shaped Safe & Sound into the organization it is today, and we are forever grateful for her contributions.

In honor of Maria Eitz, we will continue to work towards a safer, healthier community for all families. More details.