There are so many different opportunities for you to join us this summer. We’ve been working hard to create different workshops to suit your needs, from shared playtime promoting bonding, social-emotional skills, and parenting education through play-based activities, to exploring inspiration and expression through the use of art, to practical parenting tips and supporting children to discuss their feelings.
For classes requiring registration, visit the dedicated website page for workshops. You can also sign up to our email newsletter to get advance notice of new workshops.
And remember, outside of our workshops and classes you can drop in to our Waller Street Building during PDI Summer hours:
Monday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday: 3:00pm-6:50pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm- 4:50pm
Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Sharon was overwhelmed with sadness and it deeply affected her daughter, Emma. Emma mirrored her mom’s emotion and stopped playing with friends and her joy faded as her mom’s depression worsened. Seeing her daughter’s happiness fade, Sharon knew she needed help but didn’t know where to begin.
Then she found Safe & Sound. Through drop-in sessions and support groups, Sharon connected with other parents and realized how her family benefitted from these programs and services. With the support of the counseling team and guidance, Sharon grew more resilient and overcame her struggles, becoming a more confident and present mother. Meanwhile, Emma attended the Therapeutic Children’s Playroom, where she learned critical social-emotional skills in a nurturing space. Slowly, Emma found her joy again, reconnecting with friends and enjoying playtime like before.
“Safe & Sound has shaped who I am today. It’s the place I turn to because I know I’ll find support. I always feel respected and safe there. Through their services—like the single parent network, parenting classes, and therapy—I’ve gained resilience and become a confident parent.” – Sharon
Because of your support, Safe & Sound was there for Sharon and her family when they needed it the most, providing critical services for them to heal. Today, many more families like Sharon’s and Emma’s need our support.
With your donation, we can continue providing life-changing services—concrete support, therapy, parenting classes, Therapeutic Children’s Playroom and more.
Choose your impact today to help every child grow up in a safe, loving home. Your donation will make a lasting difference.
When parents decide to separate, it can be confusing, scary, and traumatizing for children. In fact, the conflict and chronic stress involved in divorce is one of the leading causes of trauma in young children and a very significant ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience). Safe & Sound’s Kids’ Turn program is a keystone initiative that helps families navigate these difficult times, ensuring that children are supported and heard. It equips parents with the skills to collaborate and heal alongside their child—setting the stage for success by lessening the trauma and building their child’s social-emotional strength and resilience.
“When parents get angry and ask, ‘who do you want to be with?’ children feel so much stress. The stories are hard, but after the workshop, children feel better and more confident. Kids still need both parents, and this program helps put children in the center of healing instead of in the middle of conflicts” said Gabriela Fohaco, Parent Child Education Manager at Safe & Sound.
Sarah*, a devoted mother of two, was abandoned by her partner while she was pregnant with her second baby, and found herself in a custody battle when her ex-partner re-entered her life. For the safety of the children, she and her ex-partner were mandated by the courts to attend Kids’ Turn.
“Kids’ Turn helped me learn how to focus and prioritize my kids over anything else. As long as they are safe and happy, that’s what matters” said Sarah.
Through the Kids’ Turn workshop, Sarah gained valuable insights into parenting, and turned her family’s outdated parenting techniques into positive approaches that benefited her children and helped break the cycle of harmful patterns.
*Not her real name
Kids’ Turn is just one example of how Safe & Sound ensures that parents receive the tailored support they need to be the best caregivers they can be. Because there is no “one size fits all” parenting support approach, Safe & Sound provides many different education workshops to help parents and children manage stress and trauma—together. Our workshops also celebrate the diversity of participants, ensuring that all families receive the tailored support they need to thrive.
By supporting Safe & Sound, you help us provide these essential resources and workshops that empower families to overcome the normal challenges of life.
These difficult situations are happening for families every single day. We need your generosity to expand our workshops throughout the Bay Area, ensuring that more families can heal together. With your help, we can give children and families the tools they need to overcome adversity and thrive.