Living the Gospel
We believe God designed the family to be one of the most important institutions in society—and that families flourish best with the support of the Church.
Providing Dignity & Support for Families
Over time, our systems have shifted toward helping children primarily through foster care and adoption, rather than holistically supporting biological families in crisis. Safe Families partners with churches to refocus our attention on socially isolated families, bringing them the relational support, dignity, and care they need to stay safely together.
Equipping Your Church to Live Out Its Calling
Families in crisis don’t just need resources—they need people who will show up with care and consistency. Safe Families gives churches a trusted, effective way to respond quickly while building real relationships with families in need. Through training, screening, and ongoing support, we make it possible for congregations to step in with confidence and compassion. When churches get involved with Safe Families, they become a living safety net—offering hope, stability, and meaningful connection when it matters most.
Radical Hospitality
Welcoming the vulnerable and the stranger into our lives with open hearts and open hands.
Disruptive Generosity
Using the resources and gifts we have to meet real needs and change lives.
Intentional Compassion
Choosing to see the needs of others and respond in practical, healthy, and sustainable ways.
Contact Our Church Engagement Coordinator for More Information
We’d love to explore what a partnership with your church could look like. Reach out to schedule a conversation and learn how your congregation can get involved.
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Make a Difference for Children and Families in Austin, Texas
Join local churches and volunteers in keeping children safe and families together by walking alongside parents in crisis. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community where no family has to face hardship alone.
Be a Host Family
Provide short-term care for young children while their parents work through a crisis.
Be a Family Friend
Offer encouragement, friendship, and support to parents who feel alone.
Be a Family Coach
Help guide and organize a team of volunteers so families can stay on track and reach their goals.
Be a Resource Friend
Help meet simple needs by providing items or services families in your neighborhood need.
Be a Prayer Partner
Join our prayer team to lift up families, volunteers, and our community.
All Ways to Support Families
Not sure where to start? Learn how the Safe Families Circle of Support brings people together to help families
“The unique thing about Safe Families, for me, is that they have provided me with the fundamental support that I needed as a single mom. Safe Families offers the role of family to people like me that would otherwise not have it. That is the greatest support of all.”
Stacy
Safe Families Alumni
“I wanted to say I’m so thankful for everything y’all have done for me and my babies, I wouldn’t be where I am today without y’all.”
Hailey
Partner Parent
“The unique thing about Safe Families, for me, is that they have provided me with the fundamental support that I needed as a single mom. Safe Families offers the role of family to people like me that would otherwise not have it. That is the greatest support of all.”
Stacy
Safe Families Alumni Parent, 2024
“As a pastor in Austin, I can think of no more critical resource for families in crisis than Safe Families. Safe Families is utterly unique and indispensable in its capacity to create relationships of trust and support for these families.
I have seen how this organization creates a lifeline for parents who need short-term or extended care for their children to deal with emergencies, chronic difficulties, or even just to get a break from the unrelenting demands of parenting.”
Jonathan Warren Pagán
Rector, Immanuel Anglican Church (Austin, Texas)
“It’s God’s will to give generously with our time and resources. It is my joy to step out of my ordinary, to give a mom and son a ride to her doctor’s appointment, color with her son while waiting in the lobby, stopping by the grocery store to purchase a couple of meals, and have conversations about how the mom is doing. I know it can be a game changer when you are alone trying to care for a family.”
Cheryl Bryant, Family Friend
Family Friend
“When we were assigned as Family Friends, we quickly fell in love with Momma and her son. We also did a short- term hosting and absolutely fell in love with an 8-month-old that stayed a week with us. I am so thankful to be connected with these mommas, and we have mutually agreed to stay in each other’s lives.”
Melissa Sanchez, Family Friend + Host Family
Family Friend + Host Family
“The biggest difference from our foster care experience has been the positive relationship with the parent. Throughout the hosting, we video chatted, shared photos and updates, and texted about logistics. That isn’t possible in foster care, where bio parents and foster parents are often pitted against each other in the system and have little to no contact.”
Kate and Justin Mills, Host Family
Host Family
“It’s not easy being a single dad but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s been so helpful to not have to do it alone. Having friends and people that care about me has been really nice. It’s been amazing working with Safe Families. They kept my family together.”
Austin, Alumni Dad
Alumni Dad 2024