The Safe Nest Project
Creating Comfort for Young Survivors
A youth-led nonprofit initiative providing trauma-informed comfort kits and emotional support resources for children affected by domestic violence
The 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 and comforting items 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 - during the immediate crisis period. Young survivors need items beyond basic necessities to emotionally process their experience.
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 and writing materials
Sensory Support
- • Stress balls & fidgets
- • Squishy animals
- • Soothing music
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
Meet Our Team
The passionate individuals leading The Safe Nest Project's mission to support children affected by domestic violence.
Aanya Raghavan
Founder & President
Aanya is a junior at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) in Austin, Texas. Moved by the stigma around domestic violence in the South Asian community and inspired by conversations with survivors, she started The Safe Nest Project to support victims and help them feel seen and cared for. Outside of the nonprofit, Aanya is an avid policy debater on the national circuit and loves researching new topics and travelling to new cities for tournaments.
Conner Praba
Vice President
Conner Praba is a high school junior at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) in Austin, Texas. He developed an interest in politics through student advocacy focused on education and social justice issues. A lifelong Austinite, Conner is passionate about civic engagement with experience working as a youth advocate and congressional staffer. In his free time, he enjoys Mock Trial, spending time with his two dogs and cat, and binge-watching Netflix.
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 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
AFSSA is our trusted partner in Austin, Texas, helping us reach and support Asian families and children affected by domestic violence. Together, we ensure that comfort kits reach those who need them most in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways.
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 during their most difficult moments.
Donate Today
Help us create more comfort kits for children in crisis
Become a Partner
Join our distribution network to reach more children
Start A Chapter
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. Email us at thesafenestproject@gmail.com.