Who we help

Sadly, with the changing economy, many more families are experiencing financial crisis, unemployment or homelessness. Others are dealing with family violence, parental drug and/or alcohol abuse, illness or incarceration. During such crises, many parents are not capable of providing a safe and caring environment for their children. Historically, extended family often stepped in to support parents by taking care of children for short periods of time, and churches and neighbors came alongside families in crisis.

Today, many urban families are socially isolated and their extended family is non-existent or not available. The children in a family traumatized by crisis become especially at risk for neglect or abuse as their parents struggle to cope with crushing circumstances and emotions.

Become a Safe Family Supporter

Safe Families is a donor-funded program. Gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, churches and organizations provide the resources necessary to implement the Safe Families program. To make a gift, click here or contact Lois Verleur at 714-543-5437, ext. 1120 for more information.

Become a Safe Family

California
To become a safe family contact Renee Franks at 1-800-550-CHILD (2445), ext. 1234 or get connected with a Safe Families for Children church, contact Karen Bergstrom at 1-800-550-CHILD (2445), ext. 1174.

Pacific Northwest
To become a safe family, click here. To request a church or agency presentation, contact Elliot Stockstad, Director of Safe Families for Children (WA) at 253-212-1355.