SAFEchild, a not-for-profit child abuse prevention agency established in 1992 by the Junior League of Raleigh, is committed to eliminating child abuse in Wake County by helping adults and children create nurturing environments free from abuse and neglect.

SAFEchild's three priority areas are:
• Parent/caregiver education
• Individual, one-to-one support
• Group support

SAFEchild Philosophical Beliefs:
• Every child has a fundamental right to grow up in an environment free from abuse and neglect.
• Child maltreatment should never be condoned and should never be tolerated.
• The family is the fundamental resource for the nurturing of children, and children have a right to their families.
• Families are diverse and have a right to be respected.
• Families can grow and change. With support, information, and community resources most parents are capable of creating safe, nurturing environments for their children.
• Though all families experience periods of stress and crisis, not all families are consistently able to produce a non-abusive, non-neglectful home environment.
• Seeking support and information, encouragement, and community resources is a sign of family/individual strength.