Painting Brighter Futures for Youth

2013Annual Report

History: In the fall of 2013, National Safe Place (NSP) and the Youth and Family Services Network (YFSN), formerly the Southeastern Network, joined together to form NSPN. NSP and YFSN had a long-standing relationship with one another. During the past 10 years, both organizations hosted three major conferences and worked together on several projects. In 2012, NSP and YFSN collaborated to operate the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC).

Mission Statement: Ensuring an effective system of response for youth in crisis through public and private partnerships at a local, state and national level.

Vision Statement: National Safe Place Network envisions a world where all youth are safe.

www.nspnetwork.org

National Safe Place Network (NSPN) provides quality training and technical support for youth and family service organizations across the country. As a membership organization, NSPN offers an array of services tailored to meet agency needs in the most cost-efficient manner. These services include individual site visits, conferences, online training curricula, grant reviews and more. NSPN is committed to agency growth and development, education, professional training and youth advocacy work.

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NSPN iS Proud to oPerate:Safe PlaceSafe Place works to expand the national safety net for youth through a network of licensed agencies that operate the Safe Place program. Safe Place is a national outreach and prevention program for young people in need of immediate help and safety. Across the United States, nearly 20,000 community and business locations display the Safe Place signs, making help readily available. Locations include libraries, fire stations, YMCAs, public transit, grocery stores and more. A network of youth services agencies is licensed to operate Safe Place in communities nationwide.

National Safe Place also operates TXT 4 HELP, a 24-hour text-for-support service for teens in crisis. Teens can text the word SAFE and their current location (address/city/state) to 69866. Within seconds, the user will receive a text message with the name and address of the closest Safe Place location, as well as the number for the local youth shelter agency. Teens also have the option to text interactively with a mental health professional for more help. Learn more at www.nationalsafeplace.org. Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC)RHYTTAC is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and operated by National Safe Place Network. RHYTTAC provides training and technical assistance (T&TA) to more than 600 FYSB-funded runaway and homeless youth (RHY) programs. T&TA services are designed to supply FYSB RHY programs with necessary tools and information to provide high-quality services. These tools include, but are not limited to, online training, facilitated and recorded webinars, on-site training, phone consultations, online resources, networking community, an annual national conference and more. Ultimately, these services lead to positive outcomes for children, youth and families in their communities. Learn more at www.rhyttac.net.

Human Trafficking: Recognition, Respect, Response (HTR3)NSPN provides training for youth service providers to help improve their work with survivors of human trafficking. RHY service providers who may come into contact with youth involved in human trafficking must have a basic understanding of human trafficking in order to accurately identify victims and provide appropriate and trauma-informed services. The human trafficking framework NSPN created to support this initiative focuses on the following areas: recognition, respect and response. The project is officially identified as HTR3 to reflect the three human trafficking focus areas. In October 2013, NSPN received a one-year federal grant to provide this training to more than 400 federal RHY grantees.

NSPN ProgramS aNd ServiceS Along with being the only

membership organization offering tailored organizational development,

training, and professional development packages, NSPN also operates the

nationally-recognized programs Safe Place, RHYTTAC, and HTR3.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” When reading this statement, it is difficult not to be reminded of the honorable and critical work being done by youth service professionals across the country that help young people during difficult, messy, and sometimes trau-matic times in their lives. These are the very individuals who are building our youth for the future and whom National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is grateful to support.

In 2013, NSPN continued to build its own future through partnerships and organizational growth which resulted in expanded services to youth and family services agencies. National Safe Place (NSP) and the Youth & Family Services Network (YFSN), formerly the Southeastern Network, joined forces to operate as NSPN to provide quality training and technical support for youth and family services orga-nizations across the country. Training and support benefits include site visits, conferences, online training curricula, grant reviews and more. NSPN is excited about the oppor-tunity to provide a variety of support for organizations as they work to serve youth, families, and communities.

In addition to the merger between NSP and YFSN, NSPN experienced several other successes throughout the year. During the 2013 National FFA Convention & Expo, NSPN partnered with CSX, City Year, Dignity U Wear, and Nation-al FFA to execute a service project which provided nearly 80,000 brand new articles of clothing to licensed Safe Place agencies across the U.S. This was an extraordinary, collab-orative effort involving nearly 400 National FFA volunteers and the national organizations listed above.

Laurie Jackson, President/CEO

Mike Fitz, Board Chairman

The 2013 FYSB Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Grantees Conference welcomed more than 600 grantees and Federal partners, making it the largest-attended RHY Grantees Con-ference to date. NSPN also received a one-year Federal grant to provide training to RHY grantees to help improve their work with survivors of human trafficking. The project, formal-ly called HTR3, focuses on recognition, respect, and response.

Safe Place marched into its 30th year of connecting young people to immediate help and safety. In this milestone year, the program reached another high point in its history – in 2013, Safe Place helped its 300,000th young person! Hats off to our licensed Safe Place agencies, staff, and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure youth are safe and receive the help they need.

Throughout this period of growth and transition, NSPN has been guided by an exceptional Board of Directors and Advi-sory Board who are committed to advancing the organiza-tion’s mission and vision. Their continued efforts to assist and their incredible dedication to serving youth and fami-lies are beyond measure.

NSPN will continue to create our future in a manner that will positively impact youth and families and the organiza-tions we serve. We remain fully committed to strengthen-ing our licensed Safe Place agencies and members as they strengthen youth and families.

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BrightBrighttHe Future LooKS

Safe Place: real Kids. real Stories.

Katie was a cutter. She had been for years and she and her mother fought about it, which made it worse. Her mother decided she needed help. Katie lived in behavioral treatment centers for four years before she had enough. At the age of 17, Katie couldn’t take it anymore and tried to commit suicide, but she was saved. She hated being in the hospital and decided to run away. Katie spent a few days on the streets. While there, she met a couple who offered to let her stay on their couch for the night. Although it was risky, the people were good, caring individuals who searched for helpful resources online. That’s when they found information about Safe Place. Katie called the local Safe Place hotline and spoke to an agency representative on the phone. The couple brought Katie to the nearest Safe Place location and she was transported to the youth shelter for counseling and supportive services. A few days later, Katie contacted her mother and, together, they worked out a plan that allowed Katie to stay with close relatives. This experience helped Katie realize how many people care about her and that there are good people in the world who just want to help.

Katie’s S tory

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Derrick, 15, learned about Safe Place during a community presentation and decided to ask for help. He was not currently living at home due to a family conflict. His mother worked nights and he did not get along with his mother’s boyfriend who lived at the house. Derrick went to the nearest Safe Place, which was a fire station, to seek help. After speaking with agency staff, he decided to stay at the youth shelter. During this time, Derrick and his mother established family and personal goals and made a commitment to work on their communication with one another. After nearly three weeks at the shelter, Derrick was reunified with his mother, he switched schools, and obtained a job.

Safe Place: real Kids. real Stories.

Derric k’s S tory

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Safe Place Program Services

Safe Place Implementation and Program SupportNational Safe Place Network staff assists current and potential licensed Safe Place agencies with program development and maintenance, outreach and site goals, innovative program suggestions and funding resources.

Database Availability and SupportLicensed Safe Place agencies have the opportunity to access comprehensive reports for their cities, states and at the national level. Online database trainings are continually available.

Outreach Materials for YouthNew licensed Safe Place agencies receive an outreach kit with an assortment of promotional materials such as wristbands, TXT 4 HELP cards, educational posters, training DVDs, balloons, pencils, stickers, and presentation folders. All licensed agencies receive a National Safe Place Week promotional kit and have the opportunity to purchase outreach materials on an ongoing basis.

National Safe Place Week Advocacy Guidelines and Support MaterialsNational Safe Place Network provides opportunities for licensed agencies to advocate for the well being of youth with materials and community awareness guides to recognize volunteers, businesses, and community partners during National Safe Place Week.

TXT 4 HELP – A National Texting InitiativeNational Safe Place Network offers a 24-hour text-for-support service for youth in crisis. Teens can text the word ‘SAFE’ and their current location (address/city/state) to 69866 and receive immediate information about the closest Safe Place location, youth shelter, or the number for the National Runaway Safeline. Teens may also text interactively with a mental health professional for more help.

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Boys & Girls ClubsDairy QueenDomino’sFire StationsKrogerMcDonald’sQuikTripSafeway

Pariticipating Safe Place Loctations

major businesses and community organizations involved as Safe Place locations:

The following represent

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StarbucksTerrible HerbstTops MarketTransportation OrganizationsWalgreensWendy’sWhite CastleYMCA/YWCA

2013 Safe Place Statistical Snapshot• Youth Helped at Safe Place Sites .............................7,418

• Youth Counseled by Phone ....................................8,080

• Youth Educated at School or Community Presentations .................................1,176,159

• Youth Receiving Information/Outreach cards ... 503,132

• Number Safe Place Partner Agencies ........................ 138

• Number of Safe Place Sites ....................................19,753

• Adults Educated about Safe Place ..................... 250,936

• TXT 4 HELP Shelter Partners ......................................457 (in all 50 States & the District of Columbia)

Youth Served by Safe Place in 2013

Transgender .......... .5%Female ..................51%Male ..................48.5%

1-9 .....................2%10-12 ................ 6%13-15 ................37%16-18 ...............45%19-21 ............... 10%

ethnicityge

nder

ages 16-1845%

51%

8,080Youth counseled by Phone

White ...............................40%African American ............40%Hispanic ............................. 8%Multi-racial ........................ 8%Native American .................1%Other ...................................1%Unknown ........................... 2%

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FemaLe

in 2013, Youth Went to Safe Place due to:

What happened after Safe Place:Stayed at Shelter ........................................65%Returned Home ............................................8%Went to Shelter, Then Home ........................6%Went to Another Agency ............................. 3%Stayed with Friend/Relative ......................... 5%Youth Refused Services ................................ 3%Other/Not Reported .................................. 10%

Family Problems ..................37%Runaway ............................. 20%Homeless ............................. 21%Abuse/Neglect ...................... 8%Locked Out of Home .............3%Immediate Safety/Suicidal ....2%School Issues ..........................2%Other ......................................7%

37%of Youth Helped in 2013 Went to Safe Place for

Family Problems

outcomeOf the youth that completed Safe Place evaluations in 2013:

* 97% of youth reported feeling welcome and respected at Safe Place locations and with volunteers. * 90% of youth reported feeling safer upon entering a Safe Place location and 96% reported feeling safe with the Safe Place volunteer. * 83% reported they felt that using Safe Place helped them begin to resolve their current situation and made a positive difference for them. * 95% reported they would use the Safe Place program again, if necessary, or recommend Safe Place to a friend in need.

* This information is collected on the Youth Evaluation form completed at the time of intake

97% of youth reported feeling welcome and respected at Safe Place locations and with volunteers

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making a difference

rHYttac Services Snapshot

Distance Learning

Recorded Webinars: These webinars, posted every month to the e-learning site, are recorded sessions for RHY grant-ees to review when convenient.

Facilitated Webinars: These webinars are hosted month-ly on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. eastern time.

Talk it Out Thursdays: These conference calls are opportu-nities for staff from RHY programs to join in for an hour-long discussion regarding a variety of topics.

Onsite Training

Trainings are scheduled in various locations across the country to ensure that all grantees have increased access to training.

Training of Trainers – Demonstrating Effectiveness: Three-day intensive training of trainers on development and uti-lization of effective logic models with emphasis on iden-tifying measureable outcomes, evaluation, funding and utilizing for public relations and fund raising.

Training of Trainers – Understanding Evidence-Based Prac-tice: Three-day intensive Training of Trainers focusing on making the most of evidence-based practices and models.

Strength-Based Intake and Assessment: One-day training provides insight and strategies for developing, implement-ing and utilizing strength-based intake and assessment procedures and measures.

rHYttac Services are Provided via: • Phone and E-Mail Consultation • Website Resources Community of Practice for Grantees • E-Learning Portal Recorded Webinars Monthly Facilitated Webinars • Technical Assistance Clinics offered in various locations around the country • Trainings, including Training of Trainers, on topics critical to grantee agencies • Events including the National FYSB RHY Grantees’ Conference held each November

rHYttac Provides the Following training opportunities for runaway and Homeless Youth (rHY) grantees:

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rHYttac: By the Numbers – training

rHYttac: By the Numbers – technical assistance

Talk it Out Thursdays44 Talk it Out Thursday Conference Calls 75 Total Participants

E-Learning Webinars Reviewed:1,479 Users 129 Different Courses Taken

Technical Assistance Clinics4 Technical Assistance ClinicsMore than 54 Total Participants

Training of Trainers1 Training of Trainers Event6 Participants

Transitional Living Program / Maternity Group Home Grantees Meeting “Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ Youth” 140 Participants

2013 National RHY Grantees Conference 2 Pre-Institutes55 Workshops8 Roundtable Discussions657 participants

rHY grantees Served125

Phone consultation99 Phone calls

email consultation161 emails

onsite visits1 Site visit

Facilitated Webinars13 Facilitated Webinar trainings

316 total Participants

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2013 contributions & donations

$200,000 +CSX

$70,000 +QuikTrip Corporation

$50,000 +Gheens Foundation

$30,000 +Sprint Nextel

$10,000 - $20,000Southwest Airlines

$5,000 - $9,999Toyota Motor Engineering

Barry BarkerJoe DiamondMike FitzLaurie JacksonAdam Jonas

Debra FriggelSusan HarmonMetroban Kiwanis Club, Inc.

Advocates for Bartow’s ChildrenAnonymousSue BartonJames BraunSandy BowenSherry CaseyRobin DonaldsonKim FriersonHillary LadigJan PalmerJim Pearce

AnonymousKnights of Columbus – Council #5427Robert and Delores BoellstorffHerbert BowenJoseph ByersArash GhafooriIsabel GomezTricia HamiltonRobert HedricksSusan JohnstonLowell LinderDavid MountJohn NeubergerJames and Nancy RisslerRisa RehmertMichelle SahagunJohn ShermanKatherine StockdaleAshley WalkerSteve Wick

$1 - $199

$200 - $499

$500 - $999

$1,000 - $2,000

united States

department of Health and Human Services

$1,000,000 +

Human Trafficking: Recognition, Respect, Response (HTR3)

In October 2013, NSPN received a one-year, $351,000 federal grant to provide training to federally-funded RHY grantees to help improve their work with survivors of human

trafficking. RHY providers who may come into contact with youth involved in human trafficking must have a basic understanding of human trafficking in order to accurately identify victims, provide appropriate and trauma-informed services, and expand the network of supportive services. RHYTTAC provides human trafficking training resources to more than 400 RHY grantees. The human trafficking framework to support this initiative focuses on recognition, respect and response, and the project name, HTR3, reflects the three human trafficking focus areas.

2013Highlights

2013 FYSB RHY Grantees ConferenceThe 2013 FYSB RHY Grantees Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia was the highest-attended RHY Grantees Conference with more than 600 attending grantees and Federal partners. The conference featured Federal updates on human trafficking and the Affordable Care Act, 54 training workshops, two pre-institute trainings on LGBTQ issues and child sex trafficking, eight round-table discussion sessions and keynote sessions by D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas and Kevin Ryan. Conference attendees participated in off-site visits to the Carter Center Library and Museum, the King Center and the Young Adult Guidance Center. The event provided opportunities for sharing and support among all participants, relationship building and networking, and time to practice much needed self care and care for others.

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Service Project Provides Clothing to Runaway & Homeless Youth Organizations

On October 31 and November 1, nearly 400 National FFA volunteers sorted and packed brand new clothing items that were distributed to Safe Place agencies across the country. The project was part of the National Days of Service event at the 86th National FFA Convention & Expo. With the help of CSX, City Year, Dignity U Wear

and National Safe Place Network, nearly 130 runaway and homeless youth agencies received brand new clothing to share with young people in need. Dignity U Wear donated approximately 80,000 items which included socks, undergarments, pants, shirts, boots, gym shoes and coats. The Day of Service events was a huge success and as a result, thousands of teens received new clothing items and shoes in time for winter.

Highlights from 2013

National Safe Place (NSP) and the Youth and Family Services Network (YFSN) Join to Form National Safe Place Network

In the fall of 2013, NSP and YFSN came together to operate as National Safe Place Network (NSPN). This blending of two national organizations with similar missions has provided youth service agencies with a fully-integrated set of benefits and services. Prior to joining together, YFSN and NSP had a long-standing relationship with one another. They had hosted three national conferences and worked together on several projects. As NSPN continues to grow and expand its reach, the overall focus will be to provide quality training and assistance services to help strengthen youth organizations as they strengthen youth, families and communities.

“Thank you for the boxes of clothes.

I needed a new sweatshirt and jackets.

The shelter let me pick them out and

they are nice and warm.”

- From Matt, 15 years old

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2013 Financial Statement

Excess of assets acquired over liabilities assumed in the acquisition of Youth and Family Services Network, Inc. =

$81,857

Contributions & Grants ................. $447,182In-kind Donations ......................... $146,340Federal Grants ............................ $1,280,189Membership Dues ..........................$135,684Programs ............................................$3,785Promotional Material Sales............$53,080Miscellaneous ......................................$468Investment Income .......................... $2,280

TOTAL .................................. $2,069,008

$146,340in-Kind donations

revenue

expenseProgram Services ........................ $1,602,412Fundraising .................................... $101,920Management and General ............$359,778TOTAL ................................... $2,064,110

$4,898 Changes in net assets before changes related to acquisition of Youth and Family Services Network, Inc.

$459,569 Net assets at beginning of 2013

Net assets at end of 2013$546,324

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NSPN Board of directors

Michael Fitz, 2013 Board ChairmanVice President of Sales EngineeringSprint

J. Barry Barker Executive DirectorTransit Authority of River City

Jim Braun PartnerEMD Consulting Group

Gary Colen CEO and PresidentAMP Agency Joe Diamond CEOAll Campus Gina DiGioiaChief Legal OfficerDefy Media LLC

Howard “Skip” Elliott, Immediate Past Board ChairmanVice President of Public Safety and EnvironmentCSX Transportation

Debra FriggelCommunity Relations DirectorQuikTrip Corporation

Mark GiuffréVice President of State Government AffairsUPS

Adam Jonas Managing Director Morgan Stanley

Michael McSurdyPresident CEOFamily & Children’s Service

Tom Patania President and CEOYouth Crisis Center Foundation and YCCP

Jim Pearce CEOCDS Family & Behavioral Health Services

Michelle Sahagun Nevada Department of Child and Family ServicesNSPN Advisory Board Representative

Doug WatsonSenior Vice President North AmericaBacardi USA

Gayle Watts Executive DirectorChildren’s Aid Society

NSPN advisory Board

Sue Barton Barton Phillips & AssociatesTulsa, OK

Sheila Catron Choate Children’s Aid SocietyWichita Falls, TX

Darryl Clausell West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WV

Derek Deegan Tumbleweed Center for Youth DevelopmentPhoenix, AZ

Susan DeLano Connections Indvl & Family Services, Inc.New Braunfels, TX

Marilyn Gunnell Glendale, CA

Tricia HamiltonYMCA Safe Place ServicesLouisville, KY

Chief Robert G. Hendricks Lexington Division of FireLexington, KY

Tammy Hopper Youth & Family Services NetworkKnoxville, TN

Curtis JoeThe Relatives, Inc.Charlotte, NC

Susan JohnstonFamily Connection, Inc.Alabaster, AL

Matthew KraftChautauqua Opportunities, Inc.Jamestown, NY

Chas MarksSynergy Services, Inc.Parkville, MO

Kim MorganYMCA of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA

David MountSeton Youth SheltersVirginia Beach, VA

Kim PhillipsGwinnett Children’s ShelterBuford, GA

Risa Rehmert Wichita Children’s HomeWichita, KS

Michelle Sahagun Nevada Department of Child and Family Services Reno, NV

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John Sherman Children’s Home Society of FLWest Palm Beach

Elaine Spaull The Center for YouthRochester, NY

Cynthia Smith Metropolitan School District of Mt. VernonMt. Vernon, IN

Keith WallaceNorth Texas Youth ConnectionSherman, TX

Nicole West North Texas Youth ConnectionSherman, TX

Steve Wick Belton, TX

Nikki WielgosCrisis Center, Inc.Gary, IN

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rHYttac advisory Board

Patricia BalkeWI Association for Homeless & Runaway ServicesMadison, WI

Daniel BallinCovenant House CAHollywood, CA

Nathan BelyeuThe Trevor ProjectNew York, NY

Danielle ButlerHaven House, Inc. / Wrenn HouseRaleigh, NC

Michael DanielsYouth ConnectionsFairburn, GA

Kevin DoneganJanus Youth ProgramsPortland, OR

Kathleen DoyleOzone HouseAnn Arbor, MI

Rachel FrancisSynergy ServicesParkville, MO

Pete GabaldonYouth Development, Inc.Albuquerque, NM

Melinda GiovengoYouthCareSeattle, WA

Lisa GoldsmithDIAL/SELF Youth & Community ServicesGreenfield, MA

Sparky HarlanBill Wilson CenterSanta Clara, CA

Melanie HeitkampMountain Plains Youth ServicesBismarck, ND

Anthony HemmelgarnUniversity of TennesseeKnoxville, TN

Dale HolderThe Council of Churches of Greater BridgeportBridgeport, CT

Kirstin LeeLooking Glass YFSEugene, OR

Cindy McCarleyWarren Co. Children’s ShelterVicksburg, MS

Melanie Miller GarrettWichita Children’s HomeWichita, KS

Jim PearceCDS Family & Behavioral Health ServicesGainesville, FL

Kreig PinkhamWashington Co. YSB – Boys & Girls ClubMontpelier, VT

Jennifer RichNational Clearinghouse for Families and YouthWashington, DC

Kristen TahaneyCrossroads ProgramsWillingboro, NJ

Gordon VanceNational Runaway SafelineChicago, IL

Christopher VenableUrban PeakDenver, CO

Kimberly WoodCentre Co. YSB

Family and Youth Services Bureau