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Safe Haven has 26 years of experience in the changing field of family homelessness with proactive programs, evidence based practices and trauma informed care. We increasingly play a leadership role in education and advocacy to address this community-wide issue.
Safe Haven is the only shelter-to-housing program of its kind in Middle Tennessee that accepts the entire homeless family. We keep the family together and provide comprehensive services that empower them to achieve lasting self-sufficiency. As our name implies, we do have an emergency shelter program for families, but we also offer a Transitional Housing Program and Rapid Rehousing Program. Safe Haven Family Shelter’s comprehensive approach is one of service, compassion, trauma-informed care and evidenced-bases practices.

“Safe Haven is about preventing, reducing, and intervening in family homelessness with evidence-based and community-based solutions.” – Joyce Laver, Executive Director

Our Vision
To reduce and eventually eliminate family homelessness in Middle Tennessee.

Our Mission
Safe Haven Family Shelter empowers Middle Team homeless families with children to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.