Better than a Double Play at First Base
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Storiesby Host Family Volunteer, Amy, from Wisconsin For the last couple of months I’ve been talking with God about my…
Archive for the ‘Success Stories’ Category
We Just Keep Showing Up, and So Does He!
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Storiesby Laura Oberski, SFFC Austin, TX Chapter Anyone who has talked with me for more than 30 seconds knows that…
The Power of Relationships
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success StoriesSupportive relationships between committed volunteers and isolated parents are making a deep impact. The key to the Safe Families model…
How Community Collaboration Works
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” ― Helen Keller The goal of preventing child…
The Power of Having Someone’s Back
Announcements, Success StoriesAs the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold around the world, millions of people struggled with lockdowns, unemployment and social distancing.…
A Growing Circle of Support
Announcements, Success StoriesThat’s when Safe Families for Children host mom Carrie* stepped in. Carrie’s family had only been recently trained, background-checked, and approved, but they were up for the challenge when the host opportunity arrived.
Just Being People
Announcements, Success StoriesAbout two years ago, one of our host families began a hosting for Brittany*, a young single mom. A natural…
With A Little Help From My Friends
Success StoriesFor many of us, life in the past year has been a struggle. Now imagine adding to that struggle —…
My Desperate Quest for Ice Cream
Success StoriesHave you ever prayed for ice cream? I’m not sure if I have ever prayed for it before. But this immediate solution to my silent plea for help was the answer to a prayer I didn’t even realize I had made.
Reaching Further
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success StoriesSafe Families for Children has made it a mission to continue to nurture the movement of radical hospitality by partnering with church communities nationwide.