Safe Families Scotland

Safe Families Scotland No one should feel alone. We exist to create relationship and connection.

Safe Families for Children empowers churches to support children and their families in times of crisis.

In the last 12 months, we have supported 450 individuals and couples as they explore opening their home to a child or yo...
08/09/2026

In the last 12 months, we have supported 450 individuals and couples as they explore opening their home to a child or young person through fostering, adoption or supported lodgings.

That's 450 prospective foster carers, adoptive parents or supported lodgings hosts who have been encouraged, given advice and offered prayer 🙏

Shoutout to our amazing Journeying Coaches – Lawrence, Jo, Judith, Rae, Beth – who walk alongside those who are exploring providing care, sharing their stories and offering a listening ear ❤️

Last year, in partnership with SU, we ran our first weekend for families with adopted children. We're delighted to shar...
08/09/2026

Last year, in partnership with SU, we ran our first weekend for families with adopted children. We're delighted to share that this year the programme has been expanded and there will be two weekends running this autumn!

The response to last year’s event was so positive that we knew we had to do it again, and this time, there’s two dates and two locations to choose from!

13-15th November, Lendrick Muir
20-22nd November, Alltnacriche

To register please use this booking link
http://form.jotform.com/261413775557363

What would you do if you didn’t have people to support you? Sadly, for many, that is the reality they face, isolated and...
07/09/2026

What would you do if you didn’t have people to support you? Sadly, for many, that is the reality they face, isolated and without community 💭

That’s where a Family Friend can make a world of difference. A Family Friend volunteer provides befriending support to a family struggling with isolation.

Family Friends come alongside a parent or family, build a relationship, and help them to reach the goals they’ve set. And, as Sally says, it blesses your life as much as the person you're supporting 💙

Explore becoming a Family Friend volunteer 🔗 safefamilies.uk/family-friend/

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ On 6 October, we will gather for Vision Night: an evening to reflect, look forward and pray together...
04/09/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

On 6 October, we will gather for Vision Night: an evening to reflect, look forward and pray together!

🌟Vision Night is a time to come together with people who care about children and families, hear what God is doing through Home for Good and Safe Families, and look ahead to what comes next.

💭Co-CEOs Kat and Tarn will share stories, updates and the vision that continues to shape our work. We would love you to be part of the evening! You don’t want to miss it! 🎉

📅 6 October 2026
⏰ 8 - 8.45pm
📍Your sofa (online!)
🔗 safefamilies.uk/vision-night-2026

Teenage boys are sadly increasingly visible within children’s services across the UK. 👉 Around 75% of permanent school e...
03/09/2026

Teenage boys are sadly increasingly visible within children’s services across the UK.

👉 Around 75% of permanent school exclusions involve boys
👉 More than 95% of those in youth custody are boys
👉 Nearly 75% of suicides are by young men

Across the country, too many teenage boys are struggling with pressures and challenges as they navigate a critical point in their lives: yet the support available to them is inconsistent, fragmented, and often inadequate.

But there is strong evidence that trusted relationships can make a significant impact in the lives of teenage boys. Consistent, relational support and positive male role models are key in changing the narrative for teenage boys.

Our newest report, A Different Story, uncovers the data, the lived experience, and the policy gaps shaping their journeys. It offers a clear call to action for government, local authorities, and the important role the church has to play.

You can read the report on our website now 🔗 safefamilies.uk/teen-boy-report-26

02/09/2026

Feeling fatigued after summer holidays? Weary in this back-to-school season?

Hear from Fiona, one of our Therapeutic Parenting Coaches, as she explains the concept of window of tolerance. We all have an amount of what we can cope with before we are overwhelmed. This approach supports us in managing parenting calmly, to avoid overwhelm in parenting.

Every member of our Therapeutic Parenting team brings both professional expertise and lived experience, walking alongside families with empathy and understanding 💚

Access free Therapeutic Parenting training here 🔗 safefamilies.uk/training

New month. New prayer resource!Thank you for partnering with us in prayer 🙏 To read the full update each month, sign up ...
01/09/2026

New month. New prayer resource!

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer 🙏

To read the full update each month, sign up here 🔗 safefamilies.uk/prayer/

Considering adoption? Here's what to do first ⬇️🙏 Pray - seek God's guidance over your decisions and next steps.💻 Attend...
26/08/2026

Considering adoption? Here's what to do first ⬇️

🙏 Pray - seek God's guidance over your decisions and next steps.

💻 Attend a 'How to become an adoptive parent' session. Our experienced team will answer your questions and help you navigate your next steps in your adoption journey. Sign up for these free online events here 🔗 homeforgood.org.uk/howtoadopt

☎️ Contact us! Our Journeying team are here to give you advice, pray with you and connect you to peer support communities. We're here for you!

🔍 Explore routes for adoption through Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs) and Voluntary Adoption agencies (VAAs). Explore the options and what feels like it suits your situation best.

For more information about adoption, head over to our website 🔗 homeforgood.org.uk/adopt

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You can make a difference to someone in need today through our partners at Acts 435!Acts 435 is an online giving charity...
24/08/2026

You can make a difference to someone in need today through our partners at Acts 435!

Acts 435 is an online giving charity directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine need of their help, through a network of local churches and charities ❤️

From 2024-2025, 6,312 people received support through their work.

Through partnerships like these, simple acts of generosity are transforming lives every day.

Find out more about Acts 435 🔗 acts435.org.uk

Peer Support Groups offer a space where parents and carers can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Meeti...
19/08/2026

Peer Support Groups offer a space where parents and carers can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Meeting in churches and community spaces across the UK, they provide invaluable peer relationships which in turn reduce isolation and strengthen families.

In our 2026 peer support survey for foster carers and adoptive parents: 84% said peer support helped them feel understood, 52% received emotional support, and 49% learned from others with shared experiences.

The difference these groups make is significant for children and families.

Looking for a group near you? Get in touch 🔗

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