We are thrilled to announce the publication of the Children, Youth & Family Summit report, which shares the findings from Children, Youth & Family Summit: Aligning for Thriving Communities, held on November 7, 2025, at UC Law San Francisco. Co-hosted by Family Service Alliance and Prosperity Initiative and funded by Safe & Sound and the Crankstart Foundation, the Summit brought together nearly 350 nonprofit leaders, Mayor Daniel Lurie, Board of Supervisor Members, City departments, philanthropy partners, and community members for a first-of-its-kind convening centered on honest, solution-driven conversations about what it takes to better support children, youth, families, and the nonprofit workforce that serves them.

The report reflects four key themes and shared solutions that emerged from the day’s conversations:

Understanding the Full Cost of Services: Introduce full-cost funding frameworks and increase allowable indirect cost rates in City contracts, with a pilot of full-cost funding models.
Strengthening Nonprofit Workforce Stability & Job Quality: Establish sector-wide wage floors and compensation structures, support career pathways through training and certification, and strengthen frontline staff benefits.
Coordinating Across Systems and Sectors: Standardize funding practices across City departments, centralize contract management and data systems, and create structured funder-provider engagement opportunities.
Aligning Funding Systems with Best Practices: Expand multi-year funding, build in inflationary adjustments and cost-of-doing-business increases, and streamline contract review timelines.

We encourage you to read the full report and share it with your networks. We are planning to host the Summit again in November 2026 and would love to have you involved. Please reach out to fsainfo@safeandsound.org if you are interested in participating!

Blue Ribbon Celebration Co-Chairs

Hilary Mendola

P. Wayne Osborne & Gregory R. Price

Friday, October 16th
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fairmont Hotel
950 Mason Street, San Francisco
Cocktail Reception, Seated Dinner and Dancing!
Cocktail Attire

Celebrating more than 52 years of service

Join us as we celebrate our achievements and impact with our community of supporters!

Donate

Thank you for celebrating with us and helping create brighter futures for children and families in our community!

Blue Ribbon Celebration 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 29th Annual Blue Ribbon Celebration and helped make the evening such a tremendous success. Together, our community raised a record-breaking $1.25 million in support of the children and families served by Safe & Sound.

For more than 52 years, Safe & Sound has been dedicated to keeping children safe and families strong through prevention, education, and support services. The Blue Ribbon Celebration brought together supporters, advocates, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening of connection, generosity, and impact at the Fairmont San Francisco.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and supported our mission. Your generosity helps create brighter futures for children and families throughout our community.
Starting as the San Francisco Child Abuse Center in 1973, and now a statewide leader on prevention and family wellness, we are proud of the work we have done for and with children and families. Let’s shape the next 50 years of safe children and strong families together!

The Blue Ribbon name and symbol are used to show support of child abuse prevention. When the Blue Ribbon Celebration started 29 years ago, Safe & Sound chose the name as a way to honor the vision of a future free from child abuse and neglect.

Read the event press release here

Blue Ribbon Sponsors

For details, please view our
Blue Ribbon Celebration Sponsor Levels & Benefits
We’re excited to welcome our 2026 sponsors and continue this important work together. Join us in making a lasting impact in our community.

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

We are grateful to our generous 2026 sponsors for their support in helping create a safe and strong future for children and families.

Legacy Circle

Anonymous

Diamond Trailblazer

Anonymous
Topher & Sloane Conway
The Polk Wealth Management Group
at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

Platinum Changemaker

Anonymous
P. Wayne Osborne & Gregory R. Price

Gold Advocator

Bedford Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Greer Odom Charitable Fund
Ron Conway

Silver Collaborator

Adobe Employee Giving Program
Katie Albright & Jake Schatz
Tracy Chen & Tom Schoenherr
Julie & Greg Flynn
Mary & Brent Gullixson
Jillian Manus & Rob Chesnut
JaMel & Tom Perkins
Gil & Danielle Simon
SSL Law Firm LLP

Bronze Partner

Sarah & David Whitelaw

Steel Strengthener

Tina & Joe Bou-Saba
Dr. Jennifer Brokaw & Dr. Allen Fry
Rachel J. Castillo
Becca Chappell
Patricia Duffy & Les Sherman
Faraz Ezazi
Golden State Warriors and Golden State Valkyries
JP Morgan
Kaiser Permanente
Katie Knepley
Farah & Victor Makras
Hilary & Jamie Mendola
Liz Moress & Carolyn Otis Catanzaro
Northern Trust
Karen Parker & Joe Fusco
Polsinelli LLP
James Ward & Laura Harrison Ward
Wells Fargo Advisors

Thank You to Our 2026 Host Committee

If you are interested in joining the event host committee, please email alvaro.gonzalez@safeandsound.org.

Tracy Chen
Sloane Conway
Topher Conway
David Guiffrida
Katie Knepley
Farah Makras
Anna Moy
Alkey Pandya
Adam Swig
Sarah Whitelaw

Safe & Sound is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A Blue Ribbon Celebration Ticket is valued at $195.

Federal Tax ID number: 94-2455072

Read our Donor Privacy Policy.

It can be tough for children and teens to transition their daily habits back to fit into the school schedule after the late nights and activities of the Summer Holidays, and it can be even harder for parents to implement a routine for school. In addition, starting a whole new journey with new classmates, teachers, and a whole new environment can be overwhelming and can cause back to school nerves. Here are some essential tips to help you get started on this school year.

Build Positive Relationships

Talk about feelings, how does your child feel about returning back to school? Excited? Nervous? Why?
Model positive language around school as it encourages positive thinking around school, meeting friends, and working on their education. You are your child’s most important role model, being empathetic can teach your child kindness and recognize how to treat others.
Build a strong foundation of open communication that allows your children to open up about anything they might be going through. Each school year comes with its own challenges, trusting you can be a part of the problem solving process.
Begin active communication with teachers and the school – this can allow you to understand how your child is developing and how you can support them.

Get Organized and Create Routines

Set a bedtime routine so you and your child can get good rest for the next day, and create a wake up routine so you have enough time to get ready and get to school without the stress of rushing.
Prepare the night before so you have everything ready to leave in the morning.
Make a calendar to help you keep track of events such as sports, back to school nights, early dismissals and other commitments.

Most importantly, enjoy it. Learning can be fun and each school year is an accomplishment as well as an opportunity to know what to expect or change for the next year.

—

If you want to know more about support feel free to call Safe & Sound’s TALK Line or come into Parent Drop In to chat and bring your kiddos to the playroom!

TALK Line available 24/7: (415) 441-5437
Parenting is hard and you don’t have to do it alone
Parent Drop In:
Monday – Thursday at 1757 Waller Street
Monday at 3450 3rd Street
Read more about immediate help here
Have a look at our Groups and Workshops that are open for enrollment
Check out our For Parents section of the website for more resources.

Parental-Stress Support
TALK Line: (415) 441-KIDS (5437)

TALK Line