SAFY of South Carolina

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About Us

Since 1994, SAFY of South Carolina has worked with youth and families to reach their full potential, building the foundation of well-being we all need to contribute to our communities.

As a trusted organization providing foster care, and family supportive services in South Carolina, SAFY partners with foster parents, caregivers, and community organizations to provide safe, stable, and supportive environments for children and youth. Our work is rooted in helping families grow stronger together while ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Led by Executive Director Christi Wright, MA, LPC, LPC/S, CACII, SAFY of South Carolina offers a blueprint of services based on research addressing the roots of trauma while effecting lasting change.

Across South Carolina, SAFY delivers an integrated approach that combines foster care, family supportive services, and behavioral health resources helping families build the stability, connection, and skills they need to thrive together.

Our Services

SAFY provides family-centered services to address the underlying causes of trauma to create meaningful change. By fostering positive behavioral health through all our services, we build the well-being essential to unlocking the full potential of those we serve.

As a leading foster care agency in South Carolina, our services are designed to support foster parents, families, and communities at every stage of care. We focus on strengthening families through guidance, education, and ongoing support, equipping caregivers with practical tools they can use in everyday life.

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Foster Care

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Family Supportive
Services

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Behavioral Health

SAFY of South Carolina, Charleston Division
2154 N Center St, Suite B 203
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-552-1220
CharlestonInquiry@safy.org
Services Offered
Foster Care
SAFY of South Carolina, Columbia Division
115 Atrium Way, Suite 110
Columbia, SC 29223
803-791-7328
ColumbiaInquiry@safy.org
Services Offered
Foster Care
SAFY of South Carolina, Greenville Division
5 Century Drive, Suite 140
Greenville, SC 29607
864-250-1601
GreenvilleInquiry@safy.org
Services Offered
Foster Care
Family Supportive Services
Family Resource Connection Preservation Services - SAFY’s FRCPS Program partners with families and professionals to create safe, sustainable, and culturally responsive environments where youth thrive. Click here for more information.
Strengthening Families Program - a supportive series that provides a positive space for parents, caregivers, and children to build skills, share experiences, and strengthen family relationships. Click here for more information and how to participate.
Parent Partner Program - SAFY’s Parent Partners serve as peer mentors helping others navigate the child welfare system. Click here for more information or to make a referral, please complete the referral form.

Candid Seal of Transparency

SAFY of South Carolina is proud to have earned the Candid Seal of Transparency, a national recognition awarded to nonprofits that openly share detailed financial information, leadership demographics, and organizational impact. This seal reflects our commitment to accountability, responsible stewardship, and building trust with the donors, partners, and families we serve.

Latest News

News and Resources

What Makes a Community Strong? Ask a Foster Family.

I spent years knocking on doors, talking to strangers at community events, and making phone calls I wasn't sure someone would return. My job was to recruit foster parents, finding those willing to open their homes to children who needed a safe place to land. What I didn't expect was how much those families would teach me about what it means to live in a community.