This was one mom’s story.
“I was fortunate to be connected to Safe Families for Children by my child’s school. At first, I was hesitant to reach out to an organization that I knew nothing about, and to be honest, trust is hard for me. I was in a position in my life where I knew I needed support and had to trust that my child’s school had my best interests at heart, so I called Safe Families. Carla’s caring personality, ability to listen, and transparent communication quickly gained my weary trust. She helped match my family with another family who would love my children and care for them when I needed it most. For single moms, motherhood often puts us in a place of isolation, stress, and loneliness.Safe Families gave me an outlet that I otherwise did not have. I am and will be forever grateful for the support, love, and consistency that Safe Families has provided me and my family.” Sarah, placing mom
This month, we want to pause and honor the heart of our schools—our teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff. Every day, they pour into the lives of children with compassion, patience, wisdom, and encouragement. They faithfully invest in each student entrusted to their care, showing up day after day with consistency, intentionality, and a heart to help every child thrive. Educators are a primary source for the early identification of children and their families in crisis, which can impact a child’s ability to learn and grow. They celebrate the little victories and the big milestones, notice silent struggles, create opportunities for positive childhood experiences (PCEs), and often become a steady source of hope and stability when it’s needed most.
In partnership with local schools, Safe Families focuses on building a support network with a local community church that has vetted, trained volunteers willing to serve families. This partnership intends to surround families with support from their community, which will help to:
1. Stabilize, strengthen, and support parents
2. Minimize or eliminate harmful disruptions for a child at school
3. Enhance a child’s learning, development, and growth
4. Reduce family stressors and isolation
