Safe Families Canada is creating a world where children are safe, and families are together. With over 300,000 children and youth in Canada living in vulnerable families and at risk of abuse and neglect, SFC is on a mission to transform families and ensure that no family will face a crisis alone. Volunteers, known as the Circle of Support, are motivated to practice biblical hospitality, disruptive generosity and compassion fuelled by mercy. Host Families, Family Friends, Family Coaches and Resource Friends support families in crisis while they get back on their feet.
The Safe Families Canada model begins at the local church where people are encouraged to open up their hands, hearts and homes to provide extended family-like support to families in crisis. We bridge the gap between the church and Canadian child welfare agencies and support local churches in growing their relational ministry to families in their communities.