Bring Hope. Bring Community.
Success StoriesBy J. Lundvall, Host Family We have two young sons of our own, so we were definitely stepping outside of…
The Power of Positive Social Connections
Noteworthy ThoughtsHow can we prevent child abuse & neglect and strengthen & stabilize families? The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework is…
Do Something!
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success StoriesBy J. Aaron White, Host Family The conversation was getting old. It wasn’t because of the length of one exchange;…
Helping Parents Thrive
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories“That’s a flower!… there’s the duck!…what’s that?…here’s one!…fishes!” My niece is getting ready for a birthday party for her 3…
The Courage to Ask for Help
Noteworthy ThoughtsIn a culture that promotes independence and self-sufficiency, asking for help is often overwhelming. We may fear that asking for…
When Davin Shook With Fear…
Success StoriesFrom Joyce Moffitt, Host Family and our Chicago chapter director: Not too long ago my husband and I hosted a…
4 Kids. 3 Churches. 2 Chronic Illnesses.
Success StoriesA single divorced mom of 4 was in crisis. Due to 2 chronic illnesses, she was in desperate need of…
Chicago! Be a Mentor to a Child in Foster Care.
AnnouncementsFor the many youth leaving foster care, there is no safety net. Each year, nearly 20,000 youth emancipate or “age…
That One Fateful Night…
Media Mentions, Relevant NewsOne night about two years ago, Kiley Cobb got into a fight with her husband. The police were called when…
Lisa Welter Named Director for Safe Families – Minnesota
AnnouncementsSafe Families for Children is excited to announce Lisa Welter as our new Director for Safe Families for Children –…