BUILDING FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN

Safe Families™ mobilizes a network of compassionate volunteers to wrap around families facing crisis. While some volunteers temporarily provide housing for kids, others step in to mentor parents and help them achieve their goals. These supportive relationships provide the safety net many vulnerable families need to keep children out of the foster care system and achieve long-term stability. Many families today are isolated, they may not have anyone to call when difficult circumstances arise, leaving them vulnerable and forcing parents to make tough choices.

“Do I leave my sick child home alone today, or do I take a day off of work and risk losing my job? If I lose my job, what will happen to us?”

“I know I need help, but if I enter a rehab facility who will take care of my children? I’m scared that they will be placed in a foster home and I won’t be able to get them back.”

“If I leave this abusive relationship, my kids and I will be homeless. I can’t do anything until I have a better plan, I feel stuck.”

This is where Safe Families™ can step in! Host Family volunteers provide a safe, nurturing home for children, allowing parents to focus on crisis situations without worrying about losing parental custody. Family Friend and Family Coach volunteers provide an extra layer of support for the Host Family and parents working towards stability. Relationships formed through Safe Families for Children are long-term, so the next time crisis strikes parents do have someone to call! Building Families for Children is the local implementer of Safe Families for Children™ in Maryland.