Sep 10, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Relevant News
by Julie Paine, MSW, LICSW, Strategic Growth and Impact for Safe Families National Have you ever seen the movie The Perfect Storm? Based on a true story in my home stateMassachusetts, in the coastal fishing town of Gloucester, the film tells of the Perfect...
Aug 8, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by Sherry Mott, Central Washington Chapter Director Answering Jesus’ call to care for the vulnerable has pushed me outside my comfort zone countless times and deepened my dependence on Him, but little did I know there was still more growth. A transformational...
Jul 8, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by a Host Family, Lynette Nelson, from Metro East, IL Chapter “I was really going through it.” Four years ago, Jasma McCorkle was homeless, living in an all-women’s shelter, struggling with anxiety and depression, and feeling unable to care for her young...
Jun 12, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
Safe Families Oklahoma had the wonderful opportunity to serve a young mother and her one-year-old daughter. This sweet mom connected with us through a transitional living program for young adults. Motivated and driven to make a life better for her and her daughter;...
May 7, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by Host Family Volunteer, Amy, from Wisconsin For the last couple of months I’ve been talking with God about my four children. I know Ihold too tightly to them, not trusting God like I know in my head I am commanded to. Myheart aches sometimes at the thought of giving...
Apr 3, 2024 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
by Laura Oberski, SFFC Austin, TX Chapter Anyone who has talked with me for more than 30 seconds knows that I’m passionate about Safe Families. I grew up in a strong local church and admired families I knew who were active in foster care and adoption. As a youth, I...
