Jun 5, 2025 | Announcements, Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by Jennifer Tuinstra, Safe Families SW Michigan Chapter Rarely does “and they all lived happily ever after” conclude a real story. The ups and downs, the twists and turns throughout a journey: these are where God cultivates true discipleship. Safe Families...
Mar 5, 2025 | Announcements, Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by Cheyenne Erickson, Chapter Director of Safe Families Austin, TX At Safe Families for Children, we often describe our work as a bridge between the community and the church. But what does that truly mean? What does it look like in practice for local congregations to...
Jan 7, 2025 | Announcements, Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
Every year, New Year’s resolutions are made. Like many families, we evaluate life and make adjustments that we anticipate will benefit and enhance our lives. So, a unanimous decision was made. We needed to get out of our “normal.” We needed to be...
Sep 10, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Relevant News
by Julie Paine, MSW, LICSW, Strategic Growth and Impact for Safe Families National Have you ever seen the movie The Perfect Storm? Based on a true story in my home stateMassachusetts, in the coastal fishing town of Gloucester, the film tells of the Perfect Stormof...
Aug 8, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by Sherry Mott, Central Washington Chapter Director Answering Jesus’ call to care for the vulnerable has pushed me outside my comfort zone countless times and deepened my dependence on Him, but little did I know there was still more growth. A transformational...
Jul 8, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by a Host Family, Lynette Nelson, from Metro East, IL Chapter “I was really going through it.” Four years ago, Jasma McCorkle was homeless, living in an all-women’s shelter, struggling with anxiety and depression, and feeling unable to care for her young...
