Staff Reports
Multiple local organizations and agencies recently entered into an agreement to ensure that Safe Place services continue for children.
Members of Foundation for Youth, Columbus’ police and fire departments, and Bartholomew County’s the Youth Services Center, Circuit Court and probation and sheriff’s department entered into an agreement Dec. 6, said Chuck Kime, FFY’s executive director.
The new agreement becomes effective Jan. 1.
“Our approach, like most things Columbus, is collaborative. Without the commitment and dedication of the other partners, we simply could not offer this important safety net,” Kime said.
Within this agreement, FFY provides the training and supervision of more than 30 Safe Place sites in the community. Safe Place agencies provide a place for children to turn if they need help, and ensure the safety of the child while trying to bring services to them and their families.
FFY also coordinates with Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services to educate children about the dangers of running away and trafficking.
For additional information, go online at nationalsafeplace.org.
