Because these are all children in their initial placement, little may be known about a child's history, level of functioning, or emotional well being. Appropriate placements may be difficult without knowing the needs and specific circumstances of a child. Therefore, comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments and evaluations are a key aspect of each SAFE Home. Each provides clinical and case management services, including a consulting psychiatrist, a medical liaison and a clinical social worker. SAFE Homes also assess, coordinate and document services for each child in their care.
Children also receive educational programming including a full range of special education services.
When possible, children continue to attend their own schools, and the SAFE Homes provide transportation. SAFE Homes also provide recreational activities as well as appropriate play areas and equipment. The target age of children to be served by the SAFE Homes is 3-12. An immediate positive outcome is that the SAFE Homes allow sibling groups, which have been historically separated due to a lack of resources, to be placed together. Currently, ten homes with the capacity to serve 114 children are open.