Welcome to Safe Families!

In 2003, the Safe Families for Children movement began in Chicago. Our goal then and now is to engage families via faith communities to open their homes to care for vulnerable children. Since then, we’ve had 45,000 hostings, with 95% of children returning to their parents or a relative that is identified to take over.  We currently have more than 25,000 volunteers directly involved with hosting children, loving families, meeting needs, and mentoring. We have 108 Chapters globally, and many more are developing to service the needs of every community. Churches are the backbone of our model, and we have engaged with over 4,600 churches that serve as a pillar to our volunteers and exemplify love in action.

Who We Serve 

Safe Families for Children helps by establishing a community of volunteers to meet the needs of families in crisis. Our vision is to create extended family-like support for at-risk families through relationships and devoted people who are motivated with compassion to keep children safe and families intact. Need help now text 813-703-0075 for support.

Volunteers are screened and trained to come alongside parents and children who are facing challenges that may include:

• Homelessness
• Hospitalization or Medical Emergency
• Unemployment or Sudden Job Loss
• Domestic Violence
• Lack of Support
• Addiction
• Incarceration

How Can You Help