The mission of SafeSpot Children’s Advocacy Center is to provide a child-friendly, culturally sens
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We are only 8 days away from SafeSpot's Passion for Fashion event on May 13th @ Bloomies in Mosaic, and we are #thanking Silver Sponsors Rob and Jackie Slahetka. There is still time to join them by getting your ticket now! https://www.safespotfairfax.org/passion-for-fashion/
SafeSpot thanks Fashion Show Platinum Sponsors, Rob & Deborah Copito, for their generous support. #ThankfulThursday
Groomers are very good at manipulating both the child and caregivers. They often hide their manipulating behaviors through acts of kindness to avoid suspicion.
#ItStartsWithGrooming#AwarenessWednesday
SafeSpot Staff Corner Post! This month we would like to highlight our Chief Executive Officer, Heather O'Malley. As SafeSpot's CEO, Heather oversees agency administration, fundraising, and community engagement. She partners closely with board and staff to ensure the agency's strategic growth and mission fulfillment. In the attached image, you will find a picture of her cats: Mac & Charlie.
1. How long have you worked at SafeSpot?
My two-year anniversary will be coming up on May 18th!
2. What motivates you to get up every day to do this work?
The people who share in this work are my daily inspiration. Hardly a day goes by that I am not moved to tears by the compassion of our staff, partners, volunteers, and donors. It truly takes a village to keep children safe and thriving, and the SafeSpot village is amazing.
3. What is the best part about your job?
The kids, no question. Their strength and resiliency is awe inspiring.
4. What do you like most about living in this area?
I love the diversity of our community. Living and working in Northern Virginia gives me the opportunity to meet people from so many different cultures and backgrounds. Learning about the lived experiences of others – especially those that are different from mine - helps me to broaden my perspective and be a more empathetic individual.
5. What is your favorite self-care activity?
I love podcasts. News, economics, true crime, history, comedy, fiction…you name it and I have probably listened to it. There is something about listening verses watching that encourages me to slow down and commit to being in the moment. I also love snuggling with my fur babies Charlie and Mac!
6. What is one thing you would like the public to know about SafeSpot?
It is my goal that someday soon, everyone in Fairfax County will know about SafeSpot and our critical role in the community. Next year will be our 10-year anniversary and we plan to engage the entire community in the celebration!
7. Why is working as an MDT so crucial to a CAC?
Imagine learning that you needed emergency surgery, but before that surgery takes place, you will have to meet individually with everyone on your medical team – your primary care physician, the surgeon and anesthesiologist, nurses and lab techs, pharmacist, rehab therapist – the list goes on and on. And in each meeting you would be asked the same questions about your medical history and symptoms. It would be an incredibly frustrating experience. That is what used to happen to a child who disclosed abuse, they would be interviewed by professionals in law enforcement, child welfare, criminal justice, victim advocacy and more – each time being asked to re-live the abuse they suffered while dealing with the fear and anxiety of what comes next. Fortunately, the coordination of the MDT ensures that a single interview meets the needs of the many agencies and professionals involved. In a way, the MDT functions in the same manner as a surgical team – wrapping around the child and family to coordinate care from beginning to end. It’s model that prioritizes the needs and experience of the child and family, allowing them to focus on what matters most – healing.
Our thanks to @auramedicalspa for their Gold Sponsorship of the 2022 Passion for Fashion Fundraiser. We look forward to seeing you on the runway!
SafeSpot aims to provide a safe and comforting place for victims. Children and families that visit our center, will find that their needs are placed above all others from a compassionate approach. #mdtappreciation
Virgil finished the month of April by visiting one of our partners this week. Thank you to everyone who planted pinwheel gardens, in support of #aprilchildabusepreventionmonth. #FacilityDogFriday
We are #Thankful to Chambers Theory for their Gold Sponsorship of our 2022 Passion for Fashion Show & Fundraiser. There is still time to become a sponsor or purchase tickets for the May 13th event - you don't want to miss it! https://www.safespotfairfax.org/passion-for-fashion/
SafeSpot is honored to be a recipient of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's Community Impact Grant for Mental Health. This generous funding will go towards expanding our trauma-focused therapy services for children impacted by abuse. Thank you Community Foundation for Northern Virginia! #ThankfulThursday.
You can learn more about their latest round of grants here: https://www.cfnova.org/news-and-stories/impact-stories/announcing-the-2022-community-investment-fund-grantees
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
SafeSpot thanks the Sims Family for their Gold Sponsorship of this year's Passion for Fashion Show and Fundraiser! It is their third year as a sponsor and we are so grateful to have them with us once again.
Thank you to @familiesforwardva for sharing the numbers of child abuse and neglect cases in Virginia. About 52,263 children were reported as possible victims of abuse or neglect in Virginia during the State Fiscal Year 2021. #childabusepreventionmonth💙
We are grateful to the Kingsley Family for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 2022 Passion for Fashion Show and Fundraiser. Thank you Michelle, Todd and the entire family!
What do kids have to say when they visit us here at SafeSpot? It makes our days when we hear how much fun a client had at our center or how comfortable they felt to talk to our Forensic Interviewer. Although, most of our clients rave about our delicious snacks, which we completely agree with! #MDTAppreciation #MondayMotivation
Please join us in thanking the Cumbey Family for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 2022 Passion for Fashion Show & Fundraiser.
Virgil makes a pretty good Easter bunny, but we think he makes an even better Facility dog! #FacilityDogFriday
Continuing #ThankfulThursday by recognizing and appreciating Passion for Fashion Platinum Sponsor Three Fox Vineyards & Brewery. Join them, and all our sponsors, on May 13th for a fun evening in support of SafeSpot. Get your tickets today: https://www.safespotfairfax.org/passion-for-fashion/
It's #ThankfulThursday and we could not be more grateful to Equifax for being a Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Passion for Fashion Show. Thank you Equifax for partnering with us to help children and families impacted by abuse in our community.
We are #Thankful to 2022 Passion for Fashion Gold Sponsor's Chon and Jamila Taylor for their generous support. We can't wait to see you on the runway!
Happy Belated Birthday to Virgil, our facility dog! We hope your birthday is just like you. Paw-some! #FacilityDogFriday
Join Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for their 12th annual Fairfax Run for the Children 3k. Visit link provided for more details.
www.fairfaxrunforthechildren.com/race-details/
SafeSpot was honored to be the beneficiary of the Women's Club of Great Falls Gatsby Gala in March. These intrepid ladies raised $53,000 to support children and families impacted by the trauma of child abuse! Learn more about these women and their dedication to the community in the latest edition of the Great Falls Connection: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/documents/2022/apr/13/great-falls-connection-april-13-2022/
We also want to thank 2022 Fashion Show Sponsors Denise & Michael Balzano! Thank you for your generosity - we can't wait to see you May 13th. If you want to join Denise and Michael at this year's Fashion Show, get your tickets before they sell out! https://www.safespotfairfax.org/passion-for-fashion/
We continue #Thankful Thursday by recognizing 2022 Fashion Show sponsor Bogart and Associates of Northern Virginia! Thank you for your commitment to keeping children safe.
We have so many people to appreciate on this #Thankful Thursday! We are grateful to our 2022 Fashion Show Emerald Sponsor Kearney & Company. Thank you for your generous support!
SafeSpot is growing and looking for their next Program Coordinator. Visit the link provided for more information.
www.safespotfairfax.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities/
The 2022 Passion for Fashion Show is back and just a few short months away! We are thrilled to have Bloomie’s Mosaic host the grand return of our most glamorous event. Please visit our website for more information and to buy your tickets before we sell out! safespotfairfax.org/passion-for-fashion/
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