Giving help and hope to Idaho families in crisis
About Safe Families
When a crisis strikes, many of us rely on relatives and friends for support. But for some parents, this is not an option. With no one to turn to for help, parents can struggle to provide safe and stable care for their children. This is where Safe Families for Children can help.
We surround families in crisis with a circle of compassionate volunteers. Our goal is to create a safe space for children while parents are supported to get back on their feet. From offering diapers to opening their homes to care for children, our volunteers say YES to children and their families in both large and small ways. Anyone can help—anyone can join us in saying YES to compassionate care, building relationships, and enabling thriving families.
What We Do
Every parent deserves support, no matter their circumstances. When challenges arise, limited resources & social isolation can put overwhelmed families at risk for foster care intervention. By surrounding families with a network of compassionate volunteers, we prevent the need for foster placement and help families flourish.
How It Works
We build community connections for isolated families by hosting children in approved volunteer homes, mentoring parents, and helping families navigate resources. Our compassionate volunteers provide a network of support for parents who feel alone and are having difficulty caring for their children as they face life’s challenges. Our goal is to keep children safe and parents supported so families can thrive!
Who We Serve
We serve families who lack support & face challenges such as:
Parenting Alone – Lack of Childcare – Mental Health Challenges
Homelessness – Housing Insecurity – Birth – Loss
Rehabilitation – Depression – Overwhelm
Domestic Violence – Divorce – Financial Stress
Unemployment – Medical Needs – Anxiety
Safe Families Volunteer Roles
Come join our movement of compassionate community in theTreasure Valley!
Become a Host Family
Host Families provide a safe and loving family home environment for children while parents work to gain stability. Length of stay can vary from a few hours up to a few months depending on the needs of a family and the capacity of a Host Family.
Become a Family Friend
Family Friends give care to families being served and Host Families. They provide support, love, and friendship as families work towards healing. Support may include meals, delivering supplies, help with household tasks, befriending and mentoring parents, babysitting, or help with transportation.
Become a Resource Friend
This is the easiest ways to volunteer with Safe Families! Resource Friends connect families with services and supplies. And since many children placed with Host Families come with few possessions, Resource Friends can help Host Families provide children with basic needs. Resource Friends can collect or donate clothing, baby items, furniture, toys, etc., or help connect families to services such as household repairs, car repairs, resume assistance, transportation, etc.
Become a Family Coach
Family Coaches play a vital role in helping families to thrive. They build relationships with families being served and with Host Families to ensure that both receive the support they need. Family Coaches help coordinate volunteer efforts to connect families with resources and services, and they work with our community partners to help parents gain stability for their families.
Ready to join us? Here are your next steps:
- Choose your volunteer role.
From caring for children to delivering a warm meal, there is something everyone can do!
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Fill out an online application.
Click here to fill out a simple application form. The application is secure and no information you provide will be shared outside of Safe Families for Children—LCSNW.
- Complete the requirements for volunteer approval.
Once we receive your application, we will contact you to help you through the approval process for the volunteer role you selected.
Volunteer!
Click here to apply to be a Host Family, Family Friend, Resource Family, Family Coach or other support role.
Donate!
Your gift can help strengthen Treasure Valley families in crisis. Thank you for investing in resilient families and thriving communities!
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