What is Safe Families for Children?

SFFC is a movement of compassion designed to reduce child abuse and return the church to the forefront of caring for children, as it had been throughout history. Today, as resource limitations and legal constraints of the government restrict society’s ability to meet these needs, the church is reemerging as a champion for vulnerable families. 

Parents seeking help are typically experiencing a temporary emergency such as hospitalization or a longer-term crisis such as homelessness, substance abuse treatment, or fleeing domestic violence. They voluntarily arrange for their children (newborn to 18) to stay with approved host families while they address the issues that led to the instability in their lives. Parent(s) choose this option as an alternative to losing custody of their children. Host families are supervised and supported by their church, which in turn is supported by Olive Crest professional child-care specialists.  

The goal of Safe Families is to keep the children safe, while the parents address the issues that led to the instability in their lives. We strive to reunite children with their parent(s) in a home that is more stable and healthy while also strengthening the community safety net for at-risk families.

How can I get involved?

here are many ways to get involved with this ministry, including:

• Pray

• Cook or provide meals, snacks & groceries for host families

• Give gift cards or other financial support to host families

• Provide clothes, shoes, diapers or school supplies for hosted children

• Support & encourage bio families

• Support host families by providing childcare, rides & playdates

• Provide overnight respite for host families

• Become a host family

• Anything else you have to offer!

 Everyone can do something! What’s your something?  Click HERE to let us know!

Questions?  

Contact Jessica Filpi at jessica@myanthemchurch.com