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 –…
Washing Aryanna’s Feet
Success StoriesHere she comes … What will she be like? Is she shy, withdrawn… Strong, trying to hold her own? Time…
A Prom, a Girl’s Dream & an Unexpected Surprise
Success StoriesThere was an 18 year old girl who has been living with a Host Family about a year. We’ll call…
Debate Opens on Bills to Help Oversight of Vulnerable Kids
Relevant NewsAssociated Press Jan 20, 2017 HELENA – Montana lawmakers have opened debate on proposals that aim to help the state’s child foster…
How Child Abuse Affects Teens
Relevant NewsResearchers are learning more about the effects of child abuse on teenagers. In fact, one study shows that child abuse…
Safe Families Helps Families in Crisis
Media MentionsSafe Families Video Patrick Henry Family Services is helping to pilot a program for families in need. The program is…
Safe Families Effort Wins Favor in Legislature
Media MentionsA bill touted as easing the burden on the state’s foster care system sailed through the Indiana General Assembly without…
Olive Crest and Youth for Christ Team Up to Help at Risk Children
Media MentionsIn an unprecedented move, Youth for Christ (YFC) in Tacoma has decided to shift its foster care and adoption services…
The Lost Kids: The Hidden Homeless
Media MentionsANDERSON — Bev and Roger Sharritt eventually got into the flow of their new routine. They woke up early in…
Local Program Issues ‘Community Challenge’
Media MentionsLaGRANGE — Members of the Safe Families for Children are issuing a challenge to the community in the hopes of…