Support. Hope. Belonging.

Safe Families For Children serves families who lack social networks and live in isolation without support of family and friends dealing with crises such as homelessness, unemployment, child abuse, domestic violence, medical emergencies and alcohol/drug rehabilitation.

Are you a Parent? 

Facing life alone as a parent is hard, and when you feel there is no one there to support you, it is a scary place to be. At Safe Families we offer support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our communities. We connect parents and children with local volunteers who can offer them friendship and support.

• Are you curious about Safe Families? Hear the voices of other parents in this video.  
• To ask for help you can call our helpline (M-F 9am-5pm) 216-406-2793 or request help here.

Are you a Referring Partner? 

Safe Families provide sustainable solutions for families within their own communities by delivering relationship-based support through trained local volunteers. Safe Families facilitates parent-led goal setting in areas focusing on the Protective Factors like social networks, resilience, and parenting supports.

• Hear what other parents referred to Safe Families have to say here.
• To refer a family, you can call our helpline (M-F 9am-5pm) 216-406-2793 or request help here.

Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer? 

Our hope is for families to stay together and to live in supportive communities. You can be the one to bring hope and support to a family by connecting through relationship-based support.

• Be a Host Family: If you are looking for a truly rewarding experience, consider becoming a Host Family. You will make a lasting impression on a child in need and possibly change the trajectory of a family. Learn more.
• Be a Family Friend: Safe Families Family Friends encourage and strengthen families in crisis by building a friendship and helping with small tasks.  Learn more.
• Be a Family Coach: Volunteer Family Coaches play a vital role in Safe Families by helping parents and volunteers navigate the relationship they are building.  Learn more.

     Apply here to become a volunteer!