Why We Serve: Ruth’s Story

Why We Serve: Ruth’s Story

Why is it so important to serve others?  Ruth Leman’s stories from her time working in Safe Families show us the motive behind pouring Christ’s love into our communities. Ruth first learned about Safe Families for Children five years ago when the Fort Wayne chapter...
Not-So-Fast Friends

Not-So-Fast Friends

Here’s an honest and thoughtful snapshot one of our Family Friends shared about her experience with coming alongside one mom… My relationship with mom has been challenging.  She wasn’t immediately warm or welcoming, often canceled our appointments at...
Serving Together

Serving Together

When Safe Families came to our church, we gladly applied to serve as Family Friends. After all, our own two children are small and our lives are filled with work responsibilities and family commitments. One day in early fall, our Ministry Lead told us that an inmate...
Preparing to Part

Preparing to Part

Tomorrow, we return Skyler to his mother.  Though we’ve known this day was coming, it doesn’t make it easy.  In our own ways, each of us is preparing to part with this sweet boy.  The seeds of love planted when we first laid eyes on him have been growing...
Providing a Safe Haven: The Tuck Family

Providing a Safe Haven: The Tuck Family

Missy and Zac Tuck, along with their three children, learned about Safe Families for Children through their church, Blue Ridge Community Church. Not only did the Tucks jump on board as a host family, but they have graciously served as a host family for three separate...
One Grateful Mama

One Grateful Mama

I would like to give the biggest thanks to so many people, wonderful people that have been a huge help to me and my children. Thank you is not enough, but I love to show my love and appreciation. I have to thank God first and foremost. He knew what I was going through...
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