Safe Families for Children Springfield/ Decatur

Stabilizing a family facing crisis and unmanageable circumstances is about reducing immediate stress, building relationships, and strengthening the family unit. It’s not about changing everything but creating enough stability and space so they can find their footing again as a family and move forward TOGETHER.

It is about standing in the gap and providing a network of resources and relationships so families can get back on their feet and thrive!

Did you know May is National Foster Care Month?

When people hear about Safe Families for Children, they often quickly compare it to Foster Care. There is a big difference: our emphasis is placed on PREVENTION, NOT INTERVENTION. We believe that when parents are properly supported, more children can stay together, and fewer families are separated.

At Safe Families, we think it's important to recognize the differences as we strive to focus on foster care prevention. Over the next few weeks, we'll outline some of those differences, but in the meantime, take a look at a snapshot of the differences below!

Check out our website https://bit.ly/4rlD8M2 and see how you can be a part of the solution!

WonkCast #15: A Publicly Funded & Voluntary Alternative to Foster Care "How do we build these structures for people who have no one else to turn to?"