Save the Date for Focus 2025

The magic is calling and it's time to get excited for an unforgettable experience! National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is thrilled to announce Focus 2025, taking place at the most magical place on earth, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, in Lake Buena Vista, FL! Save the dates, Tuesday, July 22nd through Thursday, July 24th, and make plans to learn and collaborate so you can help make dreams come true. Early bird rates will begin Friday, February 14, 2025. Click here to learn more.

Training of Facilitators and Trainers 2024

Unlock your potential as a facilitator and trainer with NSPN's highly anticipated Training of Facilitators and Trainers (TOFT)! This five-week distance learning event (five sessions – 15 hours total) is designed to equip you with essential skills, whether you are new to training or looking to enhance your expertise. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best and make a real impact in youth services. Registration is open, and spots are limited. Click here to learn more about TOFT.

New Member Benefits for All Staff Levels

National Safe Place Network (NSPN) recognizes the importance of networking for all levels of staff within organizations. The value of connecting with peers who understand the challenges of the role and can share innovative approaches and solutions to challenges is immeasurable and contributes to ongoing professional development. As part of the NSPN CARES initiative, these calls are provided as a member benefit. Click here to learn more and register.

2024 Emerging Leaders Institute

The Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is an interactive, web-based, six-week event for emerging leaders of youth and family service organizations to focus on the skills needed to support ongoing success. ELI sessions are facilitated by experienced leaders who will assist participants in supportive and engaging ways. The Spring session has sold out. Registration is open for the Fall session. 

Click here for more information on ELI.

Will you Support their Journey to Safety?

Right now, in your community, there are youth, like Amaya, who desperately need your help accessing safety. Prior to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Safe Place® provided a safety net for youth who were dealing with bullying, suicidal thoughts, homelessness, abuse, and neglect. Today, due to COVID-19, families are experiencing intensified containment measures and children are at a heightened risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and domestic violence. Situations like this can easily leave a young person needing someone to talk to – or a young person needing a safe place to go. There are many young people who have sought out safety from Safe Place. You can read about their “Journey to Safety” here. Your monetary contribution will help provide access to safety for youth in your community. Are you willing to help?

NSPN Partners for "Youth in Focus" Collaborative

NSPN is honored to be part of Youth in Focus, a collaborative aimed at changing the way adults fundamentally understand and relate to young people. Youth development experts will lead practical, brain-based trainings designed for social workers, educators, law enforcement, child welfare workers, parents, and guardians all over the U.S. and Canada. Learn more here!

Opportunities to Connect

NSPN accepts resumes for internship positions! You're invited to apply for an internship with Safe Place, a community-based program providing a safety-net for all youth in crisis, and NSPN Membership, the leading membership association of youth and family service organizations with 40 years of training and technical assistance excellence. Learn more at www.nspnetwork.org/internship