ChildSafe

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Selene Perez, CPS Program Director, on being selected as our MDT Partner of the Month! 🎉

Selene was nominated for her outstanding commitment to collaboration and partnership within our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

In her role, Selene plays an important part in strengthening communication between DFPS and our community partners. Through her responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail, she helps ensure that MDT partners have the information they need to participate fully in discussions, share important updates, and work together effectively on behalf of children and families.

Her consistent commitment to communication and collaboration helps strengthen the MDT process and ensures that partners can work together as a coordinated team. By going above and beyond to keep communication flowing and support strong partnerships, Selene contributes to a more effective collective response for the children and families we serve.

Thank you, Selene, for your partnership, dedication, and continued commitment to making the MDT process stronger for everyone involved! 💙

09/03/2026

We are so excited to have Chef Brian West providing brunch for our Glitz & Glam Bingo - Bags and Brunch on September 19!

A huge thank you to our newest sponsors, Kreager Mitchell, Chacon, Campbell, & Alexander, PLLC, Southwest Children's Center, Tekton Research, and Dr. Michelle J. Muldrow! Your support means so much to the children and families we serve every day.

Every round gives you a shot at winning a designer purse, with an amazing lineup including Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, Tiscareno, Kent Stetson, Consuela, and Kurt Geiger.

Grab your tickets now! Sponsorships are still available. Visit our website today to learn how you can join in on the fun.

08/31/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for honoring ChildSafe with the Community Anchor Award. This recognition belongs to our dedicated team, partners, and supporters who stand with us every day to protect children and help families heal. It takes a community, and we are thankful for ours!

Estamos profundamente agradecidos con San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce por reconocer a ChildSafe con el Community Anchor Award. Este reconocimiento también pertenece a nuestro dedicado equipo, a nuestros colaboradores y a todas las personas que nos apoyan y que, día tras día, se unen a nuestra misión de proteger a la niñez y acompañar a las familias en su proceso de sanación. Se necesita de toda una comunidad para hacer posible esta labor, ¡y estamos profundamente agradecidos de contar con la nuestra!

08/31/2026

Build Stronger Caregiver-Teen Relationships Through Trauma-Informed Care

Every interaction with a teen is an opportunity to strengthen trust, connection, and emotional safety.

Join ChildSafe's Clinical Speaker Series for Relationship over Reactivity: Enhancing Provider Skills to Support Trauma-Informed Caregiver-Teen Relationships, an engaging professional development session designed for professionals who support children, adolescents, and families.

During this interactive presentation, you'll learn how developmental, psychosocial, trauma-related, and environmental factors shape adolescent behavior and caregiver-teen relationships while gaining practical, evidence-informed strategies you can immediately apply in your work.

You'll learn how to:

✔️ Better understand adolescent development and behavior
✔️ Recognize the effects of trauma and environmental stressors
✔️ Teach caregivers practical co-regulation and relationship-building skills
✔️ Foster trust, emotional regulation, and healthier family communication

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕘 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 ChildSafe
3730 IH-10 East
San Antonio, TX 78220

🎟️ Reserve your spot today:
https://childsafe.thoughtindustries.com/learn/course/clinical-speaker-series-relationship-over-reactivity-enhancing-provider-skills-to-support-trauma-informed-caregiver-teen-relationships

We hope you'll join us as we continue building stronger, trauma-informed communities that support children, teens, and the caregivers who care for them.

08/26/2026

Protecting children starts with staying informed.

This morning, ChildSafe staff came together for our annual Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse training, facilitated by our Director of Partner Relations, Angelique Morales.

We’re committed to ensuring our team has the most current information, guidance, and resources to recognize the signs of child abuse and understand their role in protecting children. Annual training helps us stay informed, prepared, and ready to respond when a child needs us most.

Want to equip your team? Schedule a Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse training for your staff, organization, or community group today: https://ow.ly/P6qW50ZFUek

08/22/2026

As the school year gets underway, more children and families are coming through ChildSafe’s doors, and our need for essential hygiene items continues to grow.

We’re currently in need of:

- Shampoo & conditioner
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Baby wipes
- Toothbrushes & toothpaste

You can help keep our Resource Room stocked by shopping our wish lists with Amazon, H-E-B, Target, or Walmart. Donations can be shipped directly to ChildSafe.

Amazon: https://a.co/09iIB5LT
H-E-B: https://www.heb.com/shopping-list/shared/29a6ae8d-f0f6-4b52-9cb0-248bdebd6c37
Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/childsafe-hygiene-items
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/b0c98216-d8e6-44d3-b506-ae263bf31f6a

Every donation helps us restore dignity, hope, and trust to children traumatized by abuse and neglect. Thank you for helping us provide children and families with the essentials they need.

08/21/2026

Thank you to United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County for highlighting the impact of ChildSafe’s Trauma-Sensitive Schools Program and the incredible work happening at Dwight Middle School!

Through this partnership, educators have strengthened their ability to recognize and support students navigating trauma, instability, and other challenges that can impact their ability to engage in school.

We’re proud to see the results of this work reflected in a reduction in chronic absenteeism from 43.2% to 22% over three years and, more importantly, in more students showing up, re-engaging in their education, and building brighter futures.

🎥 We invite you to watch United Way’s video and learn more about Dwight Middle School’s success and the difference trauma-sensitive practices can make.

https://youtu.be/dkGSAwEQ2lI?si=dLLSIFM5_pDADYkX

Thank you, United Way, for helping shine a light on this important work and the power of community partnership!

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08/20/2026

Our first batch of Glitz & Glam Bingo - Bags and Brunch purses is in! So far, we have a Jon Hart, a Michael Kors, a Calvin Klein, and two Kate Spades.

Join us September 19th from 10am-1pm for brunch, bingo, and a chance to win a fabulous purse while making a difference for children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.

Proceeds from this event help support ChildSafe’s critical services, including forensic interviews, family advocacy, counseling, and other resources that help children and families navigate the aftermath of abuse and begin the healing process.

Register today! https://www.childsafe-sa.org/glitz-and-glam-bingo/

08/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome Senator Menéndez as a new sponsor of the ChildSafe Challenge Pickleball Tournament!

Thank you, Senator Menéndez, for investing in this event and supporting ChildSafe’s mission to restore dignity, hope, and trust to children traumatized by abuse and neglect. We’re grateful to have you join our incredible group of sponsors helping make this event possible!

Spots are still available!

August 29 & 30
Texas Pickle Hall
201 Shin Oak Dr., Live Oak, TX 78233
$35 per player

Register today! https://www.childsafe-sa.org/challenge-pickleball-tournament/

08/19/2026

Big news for San Antonio families! 🌟

ChildSafe is thrilled to stand alongside Respite Care of San Antonio as part of the Safety Nest Network for the opening of Central Texas’s first Crisis Nursery.

When families face unexpected emergencies, whether it’s a health crisis, mental health emergency, or escaping domestic violence, they shouldn't have to face it alone. The new Crisis Nursery offers safe, specialized overnight care for children with complex medical needs or disabilities and their siblings, while connecting parents to crucial wraparound support services.

Early intervention reduces trauma and keeps children safe before a crisis escalates. We are so honored to collaborate on this vital community resource.

📞 Need support or want to learn more? Call the Safety Nest Network at 210-638-8395.

Check out the KENS 5 & Kens5.com story here 👇

Respite Care of San Antonio, with the Safety Nest Network, has opened Central Texas' first Crisis Nursery.