Safe Families for Children Madison

05/24/2012

Volunteers- If you're trying to log in to the new system and having trouble, don't despair. Our tech people are working hard to get everything up and running efficiently while we transfer to "the Cloud". Feel free to email us locally if you need to get in to the system and we'll try to get you to the top of the list.

05/11/2012

Safe Families Madison Program Coordinator, Rona Neri-Bergmann, will be giving the message at Zion Lutheran Church in Madison this Sunday - Mother's Day - reflecting on Safe Families and a mother's love. Service begins at 9:15 AM if you'd like to join us. Many thanks to Zion Church for the invitation!

05/06/2012

Sign up now to have tea with Dolley Madison on Saturday, May 19 at First Presbyterian Church in Waunakee. The proceeds will be split between Safe Families and the Road Home! Historical Impressionist, Jessica Michna, will tell about life as First Lady during the War of 1812. Tickets are $10 and include 5 free raffle tickets, tea and light tea-time snacks. Don't miss this opportunity to be educated and entertained while supporting Safe Families. Call First Presbyterian Church office: 849-4625 to sign up by next Sunday, May 13.

04/30/2012

Thank you Metro Believers Church in Madison for your warm and enthusiastic welcome to Safe Families this past Sunday morning. We also really appreciate the anonymous donor who made their morning offering to Safe Families! You give us inspiration and energy to continue this good work.

04/13/2012

Looking forward to sharing Safe Families with Community of Life Church in Oregon this Sunday, and then with Oregon Rotary and Joining Forces for Families on Tuesday. Thank you, Oregon, Wisconsin, for your passion for reaching out to families in need!

04/05/2012

A great new video from our National Alliance tells the story of a mom who was able to keep her family together with the help of Safe Families.

Hear Clarissa's moving story of how Safe Families for Children helped her through the difficult times of her life and helped her keep her family together.

03/22/2012

Check out Milwaukee Safe Families sharing all about our program on the Morning Blend today. Way to go, Milwaukee!

Safe Families For Children is a program aimed at helping families in crisis. They place children with host families while parents get back on their feet. Head to www.safe-families.org for more!

03/18/2012

A lovely, artistic 15-year old moved in with one of our caring Oregon host families this evening. First nights away from home are always hard but she's with some great, welcoming people. Please send your prayers to the girl, her mom and the family who are sharing their home.

03/08/2012

"Hospitality is not at the margins of scripture. Jesus wasn''t kidding around when he said, ''I was a stranger and you welcomed me,''" - Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition

03/05/2012

Safe Families Madison is looking for a part-time Case Coach Supervisor to be responsible for the case management of children and families served by Safe Families and who will recruit and train volunteer coaches to assist with this outreach. Qualified applicants must have a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or comparable professional experience; case management experience with at-risk families strongly preferred. If you are interested or know someone who might be - please send us a fb message and we will send you a full job description and contact information ASAP.

03/01/2012

Wonderful meetings this week with some committed pastors at Heartland Church in Sun Prairie and City Church in Madison! We're looking forward to finding out how Safe Families can be a part of both church families. Many thanks to the church leaders who were so welcoming and open to the Safe Families movement of compassion.