The Evidence Supports

In 2013, Safe Families for Children (SFFC) initiated a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). The research was conducted by Dr. Mark F. Testa, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The trial concluded in 2018, affirming SFFC’s effectiveness, with 78% of families who received SFFC care being deflected from foster care, compared to the 47% of families receiving prevention services as usual. This community-driven model focuses on creating supportive relationships, not separation, and it’s working with 98% of families who engage with Safe Families remaining safely together.