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Safe Families for Children is a family preservation movement motivated by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion to keep children safe and families together facing hardships and crisis. We bring church and community together mobilizing an army of volunteers to advocate for vulnerable children and socially isolated families. Our goal is to grow a national movement of one million change agents passionate about protecting children and preserving families in communities across the nation and the world.

Love Heals Trauma

Elizabeth Beseke, Minnesota State Director

When I heard the statement, “Trauma blocks love but love heals trauma” by Frank Anderson, a conversation quickly flashed in my mind. I remember it well. My Family Coach and I were sitting in a coffee shop with mom sharing how Safe Families for Children works. The response is often the same. First, disbelief and second, skepticism … and rightfully so. Salina was no different. Her posture and crossed arms said it all. “Why would complete strangers want to help me?” Salina’s body language was well-founded. She had been impacted by her personal experience in the foster care system. It was a foreign concept that a group of people would be motivated by their faith to love without strings attached; to be extended family. However skeptical, Salena partnered with Safe Families. Her children were all hosted, and she willingly moved forward in a relationship with her Circle of Support: Nancy, Tamara, Steph, and me. 

Fast forward two years. A lot has changed. To continue reading….