What Happens When Lives Intersect
Success StoriesMom made a brave choice to trust Safe Families almost six years ago. Sometimes, I think it was for me.…
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Going Home Before Going Away
Success StoriesWe were hosting a sweet baby boy while the child welfare agency was investigating his mom. But yesterday we were…
Changing Your Normal
Success StoriesOur journey towards becoming a host family started as many of our God journey’s begin – ignoring the call. Thinking…
“Dangerous” Hospitality
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success StoriesAlthough some of our friends supported us, others told us we were crazy to voluntarily open our home to children…
Nurturing a Newborn
Success StoriesWe had been serving with Safe Families for a couple of years but were on a short respite as I…
Perfectly Imperfectly
Success StoriesWe’re not perfect. We are not rich. We’re not remarkable. We don’t have a giant home. We don’t even have…
A Part for Everyone to Play
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success StoriesI want to introduce myself by providing a little bit of background on me: I grew up in a supportive,…
Answering the Call
Success StoriesWhen The Phone Rang On November 1st, I got a call from Safe Families for our first hosting. It was…
Caring for 1 While Caring for 3
Success StoriesHow do you care for 3 when 1 is in the hospital? A testimonial from a mother who needed help…
Cheryl’s Complete Turnaround
Success StoriesA Safe Families Testimonial from southern Illinois: “My name is Cheryl. I want to start off by saying Safe Families…