Sep 2, 2023 | Announcements
It is really hard to believe. Twenty years ago, the Lord planted the vision of Safe Families for Children in my heart. At that time, I had spent most of my professional life working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. In 1996, I...
Aug 3, 2023 | Announcements
by Emily Cowan, Family Support Supervisor (Safe Families NYC Chapter) In February of 2022, we received a self-referral from a 23-year-old, single, and unexpectedly pregnant mom. Mom, “Joslyn” was 20 weeks pregnant with no family in the city and few real friends when...
Jul 5, 2023 | Announcements
By Joyce Moffitt and Jessica Darnell – Greater Chicago Chapter In 2003, the Safe Families for Children movement began in Chicago. Our goal then and now is to engage families via faith communities to open their hearts and homes to care for children and their...
Jun 2, 2023 | Announcements
by Alicia Butler, Chapter Director of Safe Families Wichita Chapter The Safe Families for Children chapter in Wichita celebrated its second anniversary in March. In 2020, interest in starting a SF chapter began to grow when the Fullbright family, who had been...
May 5, 2023 | Announcements
Parents connect to Safe Families for many different reasons, but there is one consistency in every story. A family has nowhere to turn to in a crisis situation. They are alone and isolated from a caring community. Teena reached out to Safe Families for Children during...
Apr 5, 2023 | Announcements
By Tiffany Ferguson, Safe Families Maine Chapter When Raelyn was referred to Safe Families for Children, she was a single mother struggling with mental health issues and caring for her 8-month-old son Wyatt. As Raelyn put it, “I was desperate, embarrassed, scared...
