Jun 21, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
If you walked into our garage you would see two car seats. Next to them are plastic bins filled with children’s clothing and supplies. On a shelf is a pack-and-play and another bin full of toys that our children have long since outgrown. These items have accumulated...
Jun 10, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
It has been 2 weeks since we opened our home to a family in need of support. It has come with its own set of challenges and frustrations…but lots of joy. The challenges are mostly on my part because I am a weak and stubborn sinner. Joys come when I look to Jesus...
May 24, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
This weekend I caught my 3 and 4 year old playing “Safe Families” with their stuffed animals. They told me they were taking care of their animals and loving them until their mommies could take care of them again. When we stepped out in faith as a host...
May 17, 2018 | Success Stories
The stillness is now broken by footstep thuds early in the morning and late night giggles. Small sounds that had been absent in my everyday life. Each day I find myself laughing more often, watching more Disney Junior than should be allowed, falling asleep in the...
May 10, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
When we talk to friends and family members about Safe Families, it always takes a while to explain what it is. Is is foster care? Is it adoption? Is it just free baby sitting? I think it’s difficult to explain because it doesn’t fit into any of our normal categories....
May 3, 2018 | Success Stories
A testimonial from a social worker from a child welfare agency that has worked with Safe Families for Children: I wanted to thank Safe Families for Children for all that they have done to help a member that I am working with in Peoria, IL. I truly believe that the...
