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7 people are interested
Family Friend
ORGANIZATION: Safe Families for Children Greater Chicago
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
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Safe Families for Children creates circles of support around families facing crisis. Family Friends walk alongside parents and families due to isolation. Family Friends create relationships with placing parents in order to support them through mentoring, resourcing, and friendship. Family friends also support families temporarily hosting children for Safe Families for Children. Family Friends are vetted and trained to serve. They are able to respond to needs that fit their schedule and capacity to help.
More opportunities with Safe Families for Children Greater Chicago
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About Safe Families for Children Greater Chicago
Location:
4300 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, US
Mission Statement
Safe Families for Children seeks to bring the church and community together to keep children safe and families together. Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith, fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion, to build a network of caring and compassionate volunteers to support families facing social isolation. Our goal is to support and strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce the number of children unnecessarily entering the child welfare system.
Description
Safe Families For Children serves families who lack social networks and live in isolation without support of family and friends dealing with crises such as homelessness, unemployment, child abuse, domestic violence, medical emergencies and alcohol/drug rehabilitation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Chicago, IL 60641
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Coaching
- Hospitality
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers respond to needs when it fits their schedule.
- Mandated Reporter Training, Interview