As If Angels Appeared…

As If Angels Appeared…

Hello! My name is Jacqueline. My journey with Safe Families started nearly six years ago alone and afraid with five children and one on the way in a maternity home in St. Charles. I couldn’t believe that my life has gotten to this point, I couldn’t...
More Than Guests…

More Than Guests…

“I like it when we meet they become part of our family, mama.” Our oldest child told me this in sincerity as we discussed our family becoming a Host Family. You can see in her smile that she means it. Our family has had the privilege of regularly hosting since moving...
Families That Serve Together

Families That Serve Together

The Bruce’s Story Ty and Rona Bruce first learned about Safe Families through their local church.  Together they shared about why this ministry is so important to their family. Ty – It was an opportunity to have our family serve together.  Many times, it feels...
Taking in 3 Teeny Ones

Taking in 3 Teeny Ones

We were introduced to Safe Families when our own two girls were teenagers. We loved it from the get-go because it is centered around the Church being “the Church” by helping others through genuine hospitality. This was what we had been desiring to do. We...
You Make the Difference

You Make the Difference

The day was a Thursday, May 18th to be exact, as went along performing our daily activities without any knowledge of what the day would bring. However, within hours we would have an opportunity to serve and love another family on the brink of crisis. Around 10am,...
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...
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