Safe Families UK

Safe Families UK No one should feel alone. We exist to create relationship and connection.

Peer Support Groups offer a space where parents and carers can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Meeti...
19/08/2026

Peer Support Groups offer a space where parents and carers can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Meeting in churches and community spaces across the UK, they provide invaluable peer relationships which in turn reduce isolation and strengthen families.

In our 2026 peer support survey for foster carers and adoptive parents: 84% said peer support helped them feel understood, 52% received emotional support, and 49% learned from others with shared experiences.

The difference these groups make is significant for children and families.

Looking for a group near you? Get in touch ๐Ÿ”—

We had a blast at our Judeโ€™s Childhood Heroes Celebration! ๐ŸฆโœจTogether with Jude's Ice Cream and in partnership with The ...
18/08/2026

We had a blast at our Judeโ€™s Childhood Heroes Celebration! ๐Ÿฆโœจ

Together with Jude's Ice Cream and in partnership with The Royal Foundation's early childhood work, we celebrated the incredible people whose care, compassion and commitment has made a lasting difference to children and families.

Congratulations to our award winners:

๐Ÿ† Voice of Hope Award: Earl and Rebecca Robinson, for inspiring and equipping others through their adoption advocacy.

๐Ÿ† Courageous Leadership Award: Billy-Jo O'Leary, for championing a stronger voice for care-experienced children within the Church.

๐Ÿ† Resilient Love Award: Mark and Sarah Denton, for their unwavering commitment to fostering despite significant personal challenges.

๐Ÿ† Kingdom Partnership Award: Anita and Steve Prince, for their leadership, encouragement and support that helped shape Home for Goodโ€™s journey from the early days.

๐Ÿ† Faithful Companion Award: Hannah Joyce, for continuing to walk alongside and support families long after leaving her role at Home for Good and Safe Families.

๐Ÿ† Champion of Generosity Award: Kayleigh Harrison, for giving back through incredible fundraising efforts that have helped more children and families receive support and hope.

๐Ÿ† Lifetime Achievement Award: David and Wendy Taylor, for over two decades of caring for children in their home until Wendy's health meant it was no longer possible. They remain strong advocates and voices of support and wisdom for those fostering.

What a fantastic day celebrating these childhood heroes together ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฆโœจ

13/08/2026

Sometimes a listening ear can make the biggest difference. Jenny shares her story of volunteering, and how offering a listening ear led to a newfound friendship and enabled the family to flourish โค๏ธ

Could you offer a listening ear to someone feeling isolated or overwhelmed? Explore volunteering as a Family Friend today! ๐Ÿ”— safefamilies.uk/volunteer

Therapeutic Parenting (TP) is helpful for all children, especially children who are autistic, have ADHD, have experience...
11/08/2026

Therapeutic Parenting (TP) is helpful for all children, especially children who are autistic, have ADHD, have experienced trauma or have high anxiety for any reason.

Join us online tomorrow at 12:30pm to hear about the impact of our TP sessions and meet with our coaches. You'll learn more about the impact TP is having on the families we work with and hear how your support can make an impact.

One parent reflects on the support they received through TP coaching: "The sessions have impacted our family massively. Looking at what is going on underneath for the boys has changed our lives.โ€ โค๏ธ

Find out more ๐Ÿ”— safefamilies.uk/support-therapeutic-parenting

10/08/2026

What if connection was the key to changing challenging behaviour? ๐ŸŒŸ

Hear from Grace, one of our Therapeutic Parenting Coaches, as she explains PACEโ€”a simple but powerful approach that helps build safe, connected relationships with children experiencing anxiety, trauma or distress.

Every member of our Therapeutic Parenting team brings both professional expertise and lived experience, walking alongside families with empathy and understanding.

Want to find out more about the impact this work is having?

Join us online on Wednesday 12 August at 12.30pm to hear inspiring stories, meet the team and discover how your support could help more families access Therapeutic Parenting.

We'd love to see you there.

๐Ÿ”— safefamilies.uk/support-therapeutic-parenting

Laura grew up in long-term foster care after losing her birth parents as a child. That shaped how she understood home, b...
10/08/2026

Laura grew up in long-term foster care after losing her birth parents as a child. That shaped how she understood home, belonging, and what it means for someone to step in and led her and her husband Jonny to know adoption would one day be part of their story ๐Ÿ’ญ

Now they're sharing their foster-to-adopt journey and the difference that faith, family and church community have made along the way โค๏ธ

Read their story ๐Ÿ”— homeforgood.org.uk/laura-and-jonny

We believe in the power of prayer ๐Ÿ™Along with over 40 other fantastic organisations, we're partnering with National Week...
07/08/2026

We believe in the power of prayer ๐Ÿ™

Along with over 40 other fantastic organisations, we're partnering with National Week of Prayer to bring the UK Church together in prayer.

From 10-18 October people will be gathering to pray about what God is doing in our nation. Prayer gatherings are already planned to be taking place across 70+ cities, towns and significant places throughout the British Isles.

Find one near you, or find out how you can arrange your own gathering at nationalweekofprayer.uk/join-a-gathering

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but being part of that village brings joy too โœจIn this blog, Susannah and ...
05/08/2026

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but being part of that village brings joy too โœจ

In this blog, Susannah and Katie reflect on the impact of supportive relationships, honorary family members, and the privilege of walking alongside others through life's ups and downs ๐Ÿ’ญ

Read more ๐Ÿ”— safefamilies.uk/the-joy-in-being-a-villager

Partnering with churches to bring friendship, belonging and practical support to families is at the heart of our mission...
03/08/2026

Partnering with churches to bring friendship, belonging and practical support to families is at the heart of our mission.

That's why we're so thrilled that through Gas Street Church, 160 children have benefitted through volunteer support! ๐ŸŽ‰

To mark this moment, James, Executive Lead at Gas Street, reflects on the impact this milestone has had.

Every church has a part to play in ensuring no family feels alone and every child has a home where they can flourish. Could your church join in?

Our August prayer resource has landed! ๐Ÿ›ฌWhen you sign up to receive this free resource, youโ€™ll get:๐Ÿ’ญ Encouraging devotio...
01/08/2026

Our August prayer resource has landed! ๐Ÿ›ฌ

When you sign up to receive this free resource, youโ€™ll get:

๐Ÿ’ญ Encouraging devotionals: Short faith-filled reflections to inspire and strengthen your prayers.

๐Ÿ™ Current prayer points: Specific ways to pray for children, young people and families.

๐ŸŒŸ Stories of hope: Real stories that show how connection, support and belonging are making a difference in peopleโ€™s lives.

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer ๐Ÿค

To receive the full update each month, sign up here ๐Ÿ”— safefamilies.uk/prayer/

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