Meet Our Chapter

Welcome to Safe Families For Children (SFFC) East Central Chapter
When your family is in a crisis, we make our families available. We’re here to ensure you’re not alone when you know you can’t do it alone.
We are a local chapter of a national movement made up of thousands of volunteer families who have opened their homes to care for children whose families are experiencing a personal crisis. SFFC East Central, IL Chapter was established in 2010 to strengthen families and prevent children from experiencing abuse, neglect, and entering the foster care system.
We desire to empower the faith community to step into relationships with families who are going through a difficult time, building up our community while keeping children safe and families together.
To accomplish this, Safe Families for East Central, IL recruits, vets, trains, and supports local volunteers who demonstrate Radical Hospitality, Disruptive Generosity, and Intentional Compassion by temporarily hosting children, befriending parents, and connecting them to positive relationships and other resources. Ultimately, this allows families in crisis the time, space, and tools they need to address the challenges they’re facing.
You can STOP the flow of children into government custody by intervening BEFORE crisis escalates to neglect or abuse.
Who We Serve
We serve East Central, IL region including Moultrie County, Douglas County, Coles County, Piatt County, Champaign County, Vermillion County, Shelby County, and Clark County.
If you are a referring agency or have questions about intake, please view our Referral Guidelines here.
If you or someone you know needs a hosting for a child:
Please call 217-361-4964 and leave a message if there is no answer. You may click the link to complete an e-referral: https://sfcms.net/makeareferral/index.php
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