Safe Families for Children (SFFC) surrounds families facing a crisis
with a caring, compassionate community of volunteers. SFFC is a volunteer-driven, professionally supported framework created to keep children safe and families together.
(541) 951-4289
heather.s@hwam.org
(541) 450-9270
mariah.n@hwam.org
(541) 900-5256
lola.c@hwam.org
(541) 261-7410
marisa.d8@hwam.org
(541) 816-1666
bethany.h@hwam.org
(541) 900-5230
stephanie.l@hwam.org
Watch an overview of Safe Families for Children
Our goal is to connect struggling families in crisis situations with healthy community members to pull them out of isolation while they stabilize (finding housing, employment, accessing treatment, and achieving personal goals).
Some parents need a safe place for their children to stay while they get back on their feet. Other families need external supports. Safe Families can help with both.
Safe Families for Children (SFFC) is a volunteer-driven, professionally supported framework created to keep children Safe and families together.
We do this by bringing the resources and human capital of the faith community to the forefront of the struggles that families in our community are experiencing. Through Safe Families for Children, families in crisis are provided a circle of support by people whose hearts are to serve and help. Safe Families for Children staff work with the Local Faith community to develop an army of trained and vetted volunteers in our community.
Opportunities to volunteer are varied, including being a Ministry Lead in your church, being a host family, a family coach, a family friend, or a mentor. Families in crisis experience the kindness and generosity of the community as they connect with others to provide a safe environment, connection, and encouragement to overcome their particular situation. Safe Families services are 100% voluntary and 100% free to families.
Be a Family Friend
Encourage and support host families and families in need
Be a Mommy/Daddy Mentor
Provide support, connection, encouragement, and assistance if you are pregnant.
Be a Family Coach
Help families in need reach their goals and provide encouragement to host families
Be a Resource Friend
Provide goods and services to families in need
Donate
Your financial support keeps children safe and families intact
Pray
Pray for families in crisis, volunteers, staff, and the restoration of the family.
Click here for the Safe Families for Children Prayer Guide.
Parents in need voluntarily approach SFFC through a self-referral or other referral sources. They can opt to reunify with their children at any time and never lose custody of their children.
Host families are recruited on an ongoing basis and undergo an application and screening process (background check, home study, references.)
Throughout the hosting arrangement, Family Coaches offer emotional and tangible support to families in need and host families.
