What is SAFE?

Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) is Consortium for Children’s standardized, uniformed home study methodology that is used to assess individuals applying to become a kinship care provider, a foster parent, an adoptive parent, and/or a guardianship provider. SAFE is used in both private and public agencies throughout the United States and Canada. To use the SAFE methodology, Home Study Practitioners must be SAFE certified. Consortium for Children provides the SAFE certification training for Home Study Practitioners and Supervisors.

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Upcoming Trainings

Want to register as soon as possible? Here are our next upcoming trainings. Please use the link below to register for a training and view more training options.

2-Day Training

December 3 – 4, 2024

Supervisor Training

December 5, 2024

2-Day Training

January 7 – 8, 2025

Supervisor Training

January 9, 2025

Comments

“SAFE has helped us recognize a potential concern for a family before it becomes a concern for a youth.”

—Home Study Practitioner, Kentucky

“Since implementing SAFE, our licensed resource homes are the strongest and best homes we have had in the past five to seven years.”

—Home Study Practitioner, Alberta

“I have worked in foster care for quite some time and was also a licensed foster parent. SAFE is so beneficial in licensing great, safe foster parents.”

—Home Study Practitioner, New Mexico

“I liked how the training proceeded with the first day being an intro to everything and then moving to more hands-on work the next day with examples. I also really enjoyed the diverse group we had. There were people from the US and Canada so that added a different level of interest in the group work conversations.”

—Home Study Practitioner, California

“One of the best, most useful trainings I have ever attended. It was well paced, all materials were helpful, and the SAFE Instructor was excellent.”

—Home Study Practitioner, British Columbia

“The SAFE tool is structured and provides objectivity, critical analysis, and consistency. The process helps ensure that nothing is missed and supports the Home Study Practitioner.”

—Supervisor, Colorado

“The SAFE training created an environment that encouraged learning and understanding. Additionally, the handouts and activities were all beneficial. I never once felt like something was being done to fill time. Great training all around.”

—Home Study Practitioner, Georgia

Welcome to SAFE

What is SAFE?

Training Types

SAFE 2-Day Training

SAFE Supervisor Training

SAFE Refresher Training

SAFE Interview Training

SAFE Booster Webinar

Upcoming Trainings

2-Day Training

Supervisor Training

2-Day Training

Supervisor Training

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Who Uses SAFE?