NSP Insights

Recognize those making a difference for young people and families.

Use Youth HOPE Month to increase awareness, strengthen prevention, share resources, and mobilize communities to support young people.

ADHD goes beyond hyperactivity. Learn how youth care workers, teachers, and coaches can better understand ADHD and support young people’s success.

Want to transform routine staff training into engaging, impactful learning experiences? National Safe Place's (NSP) Training of Facilitators and Trainers (TOFT) is a hands-on virtual training series designed to help youth-serving professionals build the skills needed to effectively teach, facilitate, and support adult learners. Using the proven Inform, Demonstrate, and Practice model, TOFT equips participants to excel in two essential roles: Facilitators who guide discussions, encourage participation, and help groups process learning. Trainers who deliver structured content and teach critical knowledge and skills. By investing in TOFT, organizations can strengthen internal training capacity, improve consistency in service delivery, and enhance team collaboration and effectiveness. 2026 TOFT Details Dates: Three consecutive Wednesdays beginning December 2, 2026 Time: 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Format: Virtual, instructor-led series featuring interactive activities and real-world practice Cost: $450 for Community Members | $550 for Non-Members Community Members can find their registration discount code in the Community Member Support Center in the NSP portal. Whether you're developing new trainers or strengthening your organization's learning culture, TOFT provides the tools and confidence needed to create meaningful learning experiences that drive results. If you have any questions, please reach out to NSP at info@nationalsafeplace.org .

Help youth-services professionals recognize possible relationship abuse and respond to disclosures with safety, respect, and appropriate support.

Getting the Most From The Community

Three Free Tools to Strengthen Your Organization

ACF Awards $2.2 Million to Modernize Child Welfare Licensing Infrastructure

Strengthen youth-service teams through reflective supervision, realistic expectations, peer connection, and organizational support.

Use free SAMHSA tools to examine whether organizational policies, environments, and daily practices reflect trauma-informed principles.

ACF Awards $7.3 Million to Help States Build Prevention Infrastructure to Reduce Foster Care Entries