The children we shelter have been neglected or abused physically, emotionally, and often sexually.  Children are referred to Safehaven by local Departments of Social Services from our surrounding area including Newport News, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Poquoson, Williamsburg, Norfolk, Hampton, James City County, York County, Gloucester, and Isle of Wight.
 

Safehaven has been approved as a charity to receive donations through the United Way’s Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (agency number 6221). 


These children have often given up on trusting adults and have not experienced healthy relationships with others.  They have difficulty expressing various emotions, and many times display self-defeating behaviors.  Often children come to us with nothing, but the clothes on their backs.

Safehaven's Annual Gala

Thank you to all who contributed to making our
2008 Gala a huge success.

Children pictured on this website are not Safehaven residents

In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.