The single biggest factor influencing the lives and outcomes of children is their family. Many families in at-risk environments have good intentions, but lack the family support needed to assist them in times of need. Without this support, they are on their own when facing serious life stressors, such as loss of employment or housing, domestic violence, substance abuse or a hospital stay. Many children in a family traumatized by crisis become especially at risk for abuse or neglect as their parents struggle to cope.
Safe Families for Children is a national movement of compassion that gives hope to families in crisis. Safe, loving homes are provided where parents may voluntarily have their children cared for while parents seek to restore stability in their lives. Our dedication to family support, stabilization and child abuse prevention is driven by responsibility for the well-being of children in our community. Host families, prompted solely by compassion, are screened, trained and serve without compensation. As a result, Safe Families is a voluntary, non-coercive alternative to the state child welfare system.
Maybe you aren’t ready to be a host family; there are many other ways you can join this movement! Consider becoming a family friend, case coach or a resource for the host or biological family.
If you would like more information about the Safe Families – Kentuckiana program or are ready to get started, please contact:
Stacia Washausen
(502) 500-3028
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