Answering the Call
Success StoriesWhen The Phone Rang On November 1st, I got a call from Safe Families for our first hosting. It was…
Caring for 1 While Caring for 3
Success StoriesHow do you care for 3 when 1 is in the hospital? A testimonial from a mother who needed help…
Cheryl’s Complete Turnaround
Success StoriesA Safe Families Testimonial from southern Illinois: “My name is Cheryl. I want to start off by saying Safe Families…
Hospitality Is a Way of Life
Noteworthy Thoughts“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness…
Loving on Babies
Success StoriesBy Davona C., Host Mom Our family has fostered newborns on two continents in four countries. We’ve cared for children…
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…