Safe Families for Children Western PA Chapter

Home
United States
Wexford, PA
Safe Families for Children Western PA Chapter

Safe Families for Children is a nonprofit, volunteer movement that gives hope and support to families

Safe Families for Children Ministering God’s Love to Families in need Safe Families for Children offers volunteers an opportunity to transform their communities by reaching out to care for children whose parents are facing challenges. Right from their own homes, families participate in ministry by offering hospitality, hope, and the love of Christ to families in a crisis that could temporarily jeo

pardize the parents’ ability to provide safety and stability for their children. As a Safe Family, volunteers host children for a short period of time, allowing the child's parent(s) to focus on resolving the issues that led to the crisis. The average length of a child's stay in a Safe Family home is about 45 days but is assessed on a case-by-case basis and can vary in length, depending on the needs of child and each family. After being screened and trained by Bethany staff, volunteers join a support network offering families temporary respite care for their children during the earliest signs of a crisis. Safe Families, who are primarily from area churches, open their homes and provide a child with a safe, nurturing place to live while his or her parents work to bring stability back to their family. Because placement with a Safe Family is voluntary, parents never have to worry about losing custody of their children while they work out their problems, and they may request that their children return at any time. Safe Families is not foster care or adoption—the goal of the program is the reunification of children with their biological parent(s) in a home that is more stable and healthy. Mothers and fathers going through a temporary crisis can request a volunteer Safe Family to host their children (from newborns through age 17) while they work to resolve the issues that led to the situation. Most children placed with a Safe Family are 6 years old or younger. Whenever possible, children stay with a family in the same community and remain in contact with their biological parents through phone calls and visits. In addition to screening and training volunteers, Bethany also offers ongoing support to volunteers as they care for children. Bethany also works with the biological parents during the placement to help them identify steps to regain stability and be reunited with their child quickly and safely.

08/20/2026

We often get confused with foster care, but we are a prevention focused with the goal of keeping more families together!💚🩵

08/18/2026

Social isolation shouldn't mean separation!

Parents want the best for their children, but sometimes they lack the financial resources and physical support of a reliable community to help in a crisis, leaving children vulnerable and families isolated.

Safe Families for Children is a family-focused support movement committed to serving parents by providing a caring, compassionate community to walk alongside them when they need it most.

Every family needs a family to count on! For more information, visit our website at https://safe-families.org/ to get involved in helping keep children safe and families together!

08/14/2026

As the school bells ring in a new season, many families are stepping into a year filled with both excitement and uncertainty. While some children return with confidence and anticipation, others carry burdens that aren’t visible in a backpack.

This month, we want to pause and honor the heart of our schools - our teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff. Every day, they pour into the lives of children with compassion, patience, wisdom, and encouragement. They faithfully invest in each student entrusted to their care, showing up day after day with consistency, intentionality, and a heart to help every child thrive.

They celebrate the little victories and the big milestones, notice silent struggles, create opportunities for positive childhood experiences (PCEs), and often become a steady source of hope and stability when it’s needed most. Their influence extends far beyond academics, helping shape character, build confidence, and reminding children that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and the lasting impact they make in the lives of students and families each day.

As this new school year begins, would you join us in praying for every student, every family, and every educator? May they be strengthened for the work ahead, encouraged in moments of challenge, and reminded that they are not alone. Together, we are blessing our schools, strengthening families, and helping hope walk into every classroom - one relationship at a time.

08/13/2026

As school bells ring in a new season, many families are stepping into a year filled with both excitement and uncertainty. While some children return with confidence and anticipation, others carry burdens that aren't visible in a backpack.

This month, we want to pause and honor the heart of our schools—our teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff. Every day, they pour into the lives of children with compassion, patience, wisdom, and encouragement. They faithfully invest in each student entrusted to their care, showing up day after day with consistency, intentionality, and a heart to help every child thrive.

They celebrate the little victories and the big milestones, notice silent struggles, create opportunities for positive childhood experiences (PCEs), and often become a steady source of hope and stability when it’s needed most. Their influence extends far beyond academics, helping shape character, build confidence, and reminding children that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and the lasting impact they make in the lives of students and families each day.

As this new school year begins, would you join us in praying for every student, every family, and every educator? May they be strengthened for the work ahead, encouraged in moments of challenge, and reminded that they are not alone. Together, we are blessing our schools, strengthening families, and helping hope walk into every classroom—one relationship at a time.

08/11/2026

School is starting up this month around the country, and it is important that parents feel supported so children can thrive!

In partnership with local schools, Safe Families for Children (SFFC) focuses on building a support network with a local community church that has vetted, trained volunteers willing to serve families. This partnership intends to surround families with support from their community, which will help to:

1) Stabilize, strengthen + support parents
2) Minimize or eliminate harmful disruptions for a child at school
3) Enhance a child’s learning, development + growth
4) Reduce family stressors + isolation

08/06/2026

It is a privilege to partner with thousands of churches nationwide that share our passion for living out the gospel to love our neighbor.

The role of Safe Families for Children (SFFC) is to come alongside local churches as they live out the mission Christ has already entrusted to them.
We are not asking churches to advance our mission—we are asking how we can help you live out yours.

08/04/2026

The Church is central to God’s work in communities. Our role is to come alongside churches as they live out the mission Christ has already entrusted to them.

We are not asking churches to advance our mission—we are asking how we can help you live out yours. Through Safe Families, churches have practical opportunities to:

🩵 Care for Families
🩵 Strengthen Discipleship
🩵 Build Community

To learn more about our partnership philosophy, visit our website at https://bit.ly/4yVytVd.

07/31/2026

Feeling alone? Parenting shouldn’t be done in isolation; it takes a village. Let us be yours 💙

Social support consists of social relationships that provide material and interpersonal resources that are of value to a recipient. These social supports act as protective factors and stress buffers, alleviating isolation and lack of relationships to help parents get back on their feet.

The success of Safe Families for Children depends on balancing compassion with accountability so that parents experience both unconditional support and opportunities for growth!

07/30/2026

Feeling alone? Parenting shouldn’t be done in isolation; it takes a village. Let us be yours!💙

Social support consists of social relationships that provide material and interpersonal resources that are of value to a recipient. These social supports act as protective factors and stress buffers, alleviating isolation and lack of relationships to help parents get back on their feet.

The success of Safe Families depends on balancing compassion with accountability so that parents experience both unconditional support and opportunities for growth!

07/28/2026

Austin was a single dad living in a sober house. He needed help with his son for a month while he transitioned into his own space.

Safe Families for Children hosted his son and wrapped support around Austin so he could get back on his feet and stabilize his living situation. To hear more of his story, go to https://bit.ly/4pPDuKY and see how Safe Families for Children is walking alongside families!

Address

10521 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA
15090

Telephone

+17247993440

Website

http://www.bethany.org/safefamilies

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Safe Families for Children Western PA Chapter posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Wexford?