About Us

When a crisis strikes, many of us rely on relatives and friends for support. But for some families, there is no safety net. As a result, a straightforward problem such as post-partum depression or unemployment can be debilitating. Children in these situations often suffer neglect or abuse; some eventually are removed from their home and placed in state custody. The latter can result in months, even years, of foster care, while parents fight their case in the courts.

Safe Families for Children provides a safe, temporary place for children whose parents are overwhelmed and have limited resources or social supports. Placements can avert immediate abuse episodes, and allow time and space for the parent to actively address issues without the threat of losing custody. In some cases, Safe Families volunteers become the extended family that a parent never had, providing encouragement and support even after the placement ends.

Safe Families is an alternative to child welfare custody, significantly reducing the number of children entering foster care. In fact, the program’s effectiveness has caught the attention of state officials, who are impressed that our volunteers serve without any financial compensation. State child protection workers routinely encourage parents to place children with Safe Families as part of a safety plan in order to avoid the state taking custody of their children.

Safe Families is about more than temporary child care, however. It's also about resurrecting biblical hospitality and demonstrating to the world that the Christian family, in obedience to Christ, is a powerful source of change in our society. We encourage you to be part of it!