The Power of Relationships

The Power of Relationships

Supportive relationships between committed volunteers and isolated parents are making a deep impact. The key to the Safe Families model is relationships. Social isolation has become an increasingly growing and alarming epidemic, and we believe when supportive...
How Community Collaboration Works

How Community Collaboration Works

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” ― Helen Keller The goal of preventing child abuse and decreasing the number of children entering the foster care system takes a shared responsibility and commitment. We believe when local communities collaborate...
When Biblical Hospitality Starts with the Pastor

When Biblical Hospitality Starts with the Pastor

When my wife and I moved to Hillsboro, Oregon to plant a church eight years ago, we knew we were taking a certain amount of risk. Church planting is difficult. Burnout among church planters is a common occurrence. The survivability rate of new churches is gloomy at...
Reaching Further

Reaching Further

Since starting in 2003, Safe Families for Children has made it a mission to continue to nurture the movement of radical hospitality by partnering with church communities nationwide. This allows Safe Families the ability to reach further than thought possible, keeping...
Laboring Together

Laboring Together

Labor Day serves to remind us how important our work is towards the betterment of the economy and society around us.  For many, it is a day to relax and to celebrate those who have made our country prosperous and and strong. Safe Families for Children also wants to...
A Tale of Amazing Resource Friends

A Tale of Amazing Resource Friends

There are many ways to get involved with Safe Families for Children. From becoming “host family” for those vulnerable children, to a “family friend” who encourages and supports the family in crisis. Each and every position is celebrated and appreciated. Every day, we...
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