The Safe Nest Project
Creating comfort and healing for young survivors of domestic violence.
Supporting 4,500 children by 2030 through trauma-informed care
Donate to help us create comfort kits for children affected by domestic violenceThe Challenge We Address
Every year, millions of children witness or experience domestic violence, leaving lasting emotional scars that require specialized care and support.
Immediate Need
Children in crisis situations often lack access to immediate emotional support resources designed specifically for their developmental needs.
Specialized Care
Young survivors require care that acknowledges their unique experiences and provides age-appropriate comfort.
Critical Timing
Traditional support systems may not reach children at the moment they need comfort most. Young survivors need items beyond basic necessities to emotionally process their experience.
children experience domestic violence in their lifetime
children live in homes with domestic violence in the US annually
Children deserve immediate access to comfort, safety, and healing resources.
Our Solution: Comfort Kits
We provide carefully curated comfort kits filled with trauma-informed items designed to offer immediate emotional support and healing resources for children in crisis.
Care
Demonstrating genuine concern and compassion for each child's wellbeing
Calm
Providing tools and resources that promote emotional regulation and peace
Connection
Fostering healthy relationships and community support networks
What's Inside Each Kit
Comfort Items
- Soft stuffed animals
- Comfort blanket
- Worry beads
Learning & Expression
- Activity book
- Journals & stickers
- Coloring & writing materials
Sensory Support
- Stress balls & cubes
- Squishy animals
- Soothing fidgets
Hope & Connection
- Encouraging notes
- Resource cards
- Positive affirmations
Youth-Founded
The Safe Nest Project was born out of a simple but powerful idea: that children living through domestic violence deserve comfort, dignity, and care.
As I started learning more about domestic violence and its impact on families, I was especially struck by how often children are left out of the conversation, even though they experience deep emotional trauma. I spoke with advocates and people working in this space, and realized there was a gap: children need more than just safety. They need to feel seen, supported, and soothed in moments of crisis.
The Safe Nest Project is my way of responding to that gap. Through comfort kits filled with thoughtful items and emotional support resources, we aim to create small but meaningful moments of stability for children navigating unimaginably difficult situations.
— Aanya Raghavan, Founder
What's Inside Each Kit
Carefully curated items designed to provide immediate comfort and emotional support
Our Chapters
We're growing our impact across communities. Explore our active chapters and see how we're bringing comfort to young survivors.
Interested in starting a chapter in your community? Get in touch
Community Partnership Model
We work with local organizations to ensure direct distribution to children who need support most.
Partner Identification
Connect with local organizations serving affected families
Needs Assessment
Understand specific needs and customize kit contents
Direct Distribution
Deliver kits at the moment of greatest need
Impact Tracking
Measure impact and continuously improve
Our Sponsors
We're grateful to the generous businesses and organizations whose support through fundraising and in-kind donations makes our work possible.
Panda Express
Panera Bread
Chipotle
Walmart
Real Canadian Superstore
London Drugs
Boston Pizza
Michaels
Interested in sponsoring our mission?
Become a SponsorOur Partners
We're proud to work with dedicated organizations that share our commitment to supporting children and families affected by domestic violence.
Asian Family Support Services of Austin
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center
Karma for Cara Foundation
Narika
North Shore Crisis Services Society
We All Really Matter (WARM)
Interested in partnering with us? Shoot us an email!
Become a PartnerCreating Moments of Safety
Our comfort kits create small but meaningful moments of safety and healing that can have lasting positive impacts on a child's recovery journey.
Immediate Comfort
Providing instant emotional support during the most vulnerable moments.
Tangible Care
Physical reminders that children are valued and supported.
Heartfelt Support
Emphasizing the personalized and intentional nature of each kit.
Join Our Mission
Together, we can ensure that every child affected by domestic violence receives the comfort, care, and hope they deserve.
Donate Today
Help us create more comfort kits for children in crisis
$12 funds one complete comfort kit
Become a Partner
Join our distribution network to reach more children
Connect with families in your community
Start A Chapter
Bring the Safe Nest Project to your community
Help us reach more children in need
Ready to Make a Difference?
Contact The Safe Nest Project today to learn how you can help create moments of safety and healing for children in need.
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