The S.A.F.E model uses a bespoke 12-step model called Steps to Achieving Future Excellence (S.A.F.E) to support the development of independence in the young people we support. The comprehensive S.A.F.E model breaks down the transition to independent living into 12 manageable steps across all relevant areas as shown below.
Young people are empowered to work through the steps at their own pace with ongoing guidance and support from Safe Haven staff. The S.A.F.E goal is to ensure young people gain the full range of skills, knowledge, attributes, and experience needed to feel truly safe, able and confident to live independently and thrive as adults.
Safe Haven uses a bespoke 12-step model called Steps to Achieving Future Excellence (S.A.F.E) to support the development of independence in the young people we support. The comprehensive S.A.F.E model breaks down the transition to independent living into 12 manageable steps across all relevant areas as shown below.
The S.A.F.E. model clearly defines the knowledge, skills, attributes, and tasks needed to develop independence across 12 steps. Utilizing keywork sessions, videos, life skills materials and hands-on support, S.A.F.E. equips young people not just for their time with Safe Haven but for thriving independently thereafter. Young people are empowered to work through the steps at their own pace with ongoing guidance and support from Safe Haven staff. The S.A.F.E goal is to ensure young people gain the full range of skills, knowledge, attributes, and experience needed to feel truly safe, able, and confident to live independently and thrive as adults.