Mar 30, 2021 | Relevant News
I recently spoke to a group of employees representing the branch offices of Georgia Pacific. I was honored to share Safe Families. The CEO was interested in their employees serving in the community and a making a difference. I was asked what motivated me to start Safe...
Mar 2, 2021 | Announcements, Relevant News
It’s been a year or more since my wife and I served in Safe Families. We had taken a break leaning into our own family for a time. We’ve been taking in kids on and off since I started Safe Families 17 years ago. I found I was getting pretty comfortable with not having...
Feb 5, 2021 | Relevant News
“What would you do if you had to struggle to put food on the table? How about if you were addicted to drugs and not sure how to break free? What if you were shut out of basically every job you ever applied for? And what if you didn’t know where you would end up...
Sep 4, 2020 | Announcements, Noteworthy Thoughts, Relevant News
Labor Day serves to remind us how important our work is towards the betterment of the economy and society around us. For many, it is a day to relax and to celebrate those who have made our country prosperous and and strong. Safe Families for Children also wants to...
Jul 29, 2020 | Announcements, Relevant News
When the world declared COVID-19 a global pandemic at the beginning of the year, everyone began taking precautions to protect their communities. Throughout the year we have seen new rhythms established, from social distancing, to mandatory masks in public, to...
Jun 4, 2020 | Relevant News, Success Stories
It is a hard decision to choose whether or not to become a host family,. Often times, it involves weighing the “pros and cons” and running through the logistics of how to make it all work, only to feel uncertainty if it is even possible. It can be rattling to welcome...
