Safe Families for Children Springfield/ Decatur

Safe Families for Children Springfield/ Decatur Surrounding families in crisis with a caring, compassionate community. Serving the Great Springfield and Decatur, IL area.

Safe Families for Children is a nonprofit, volunteer movement that gives hope and support to families in crisis. The trauma of child abuse and neglect can be devastating and have lasting consequences for a child. Many instances of abuse and neglect can be prevented if families in crisis had a support network of caring individuals to help them in a time of need. It is from this philosophy Safe Fami

lies for Children (SFFC) was born. In 2003, SFFC founder, Dave Anderson, found that if loving families can provide a safe and caring environment for a child at critical times, we can not only prevent harm to children, but we can enhance a parent's ability to provide what that child needs. Safe Families for Children (SFFC) is a national movement of compassion that gives hope to families in crisis. A network of volunteers provide safe, loving homes for parents to voluntarily have their children cared for while they restore stability in their own lives. Our dedication to family support, stabilization, and child abuse prevention is driven by responsibility for the well-being of children in our communities. SFFC partners with churches, local community agencies, volunteer families as well as government organizations across the country. The SFFC network provides essential extended family-like relationships to nearly 1,000 children and families annually.

05/28/2026

The goal is simple: families staying together!🩵

Hey!! You yes you!!!! TAP In!
05/26/2026

Hey!! You yes you!!!! TAP In!

Stabilizing a family facing crisis and unmanageable circumstances is about reducing immediate stress, building relations...
05/26/2026

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!

Too often, parents in a crisis situation face an impossible choice: struggle alone or risk losing their children to fost...
05/19/2026

Too often, parents in a crisis situation face an impossible choice: struggle alone or risk losing their children to foster care. But what if these families had a Circle of Support offering hope, stability, and belonging before a crisis becomes family separation?

That's exactly what we do. We bring churches and communities together to provide support and meaningful relationships, helping families stabilize their situation and get back on their feet. This prevents the need for foster care and keeps families together!

Let's unite to ensure our children are safe and parents supported.💙


05/16/2026

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!

05/16/2026

"How do we build these structures for people who have no one else to turn to?"

At Safe Families, we often describe our work as a connector between the community and the church. But what does that tru...
05/12/2026

At Safe Families, we often describe our work as a connector between the community and the church. But what does that truly mean? What does it look like in practice for local congregations to step into the lives of families facing crisis and make a lasting impact?

Safe Families acts as a translator between the community’s needs and the church’s calling to love and serve. Through structured support, training, and professional guidance, we provide a pathway for churches to engage in crisis ministry with healthy boundaries and sustainable impact.

To learn more about our philosophy of ministry with churches, go to https://safe-families.org/churches/

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700 North 7th Street Suit A
Springfield, IL
62702

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+12179531141

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