Keeping children safe and families together.

A movement fueled by compassion.

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Volunteer

However you are called to support children and families, there is a place for you.

Be a Community Partner

The organizations already in a family’s life — schools, agencies, employers, congregations — partner with Safe Families to surround local families with support.

Donate

Your gift transforms lives.

If you’re facing social isolation, we’re here to support you.

Safe Families for Children (SFFC) Wisconsin connects parents to a network of support through family-like relationships with volunteers.

Our volunteers are fully vetted and trained to provide support and resources to parents while they get back on their feet. What makes SFFC so unique is there are many roles in our Circle of Support so everyone can do something!

Wisconsin by the numbers.

From our most recent statewide report.

2200Nights in Care
635Hostings
507Family Friend Relationships
220Average children served monthly
70+Partner Organizations

WHY?

Too many isolated parents are dealing with overwhelming circumstances without a supportive community.

WHY?

Too many vulnerable children unnecessarily enter the system with too few foster families.

WHY?

Too many long-term effects and trauma are associated with family separation.

WHY?

Too high a financial burden is placed on federal, state, and local governments and agencies.

Four steps, no paperwork maze.

A parent reaches out

Through this site, a school, a caseworker, or a community partner. Your local chapter receives the request and contacts you.

Local staff listen

You and local staff work out together whether Safe Families is the right resource, then set goals and volunteer needs.

Volunteers step in

Local staff connect you with screened, trained volunteers — host families, family friends, and coaches.

The circle stays

Communication between you, the volunteers, and the chapter is ongoing for the duration of your referral — and beyond.

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