Safe Families Scotland

Our June prayer resource is here! Will you pray with us? 🙏

1. Pray for Father's Day 💙

As Father’s Day approaches, pray for strength and wisdom for all fathers, comfort for those grieving the loss of a father, and healing for broken father-child relationships. Pray for single fathers and those struggling with fatherhood, that they may find guidance, peace, and support in their journey of parenting.

2. Pray for the June Big Give 🌱

From 2-16 June our June Big Give campaign is open, giving individuals the opportunity for their donation to be matched by The Childhood Trust. Please pray for this campaign, that those who encounter it will be able to see the difference they can make in the lives of children and families and that, through the generosity of those who give, we will be able to grow our impact.

3. Pray for teenage boys 🤝

Let’s lift up the often-forgotten demographic of teenage boys. Pray for those teenage boys who are struggling with identity and mental health pressures. Pray that, as a charity, we would be able to connect more teenagers and their families with volunteers who can be a positive support and influence in their life.

4. Pray for our volunteers 🌟

The first week of June is volunteer week, a time to celebrate those who give their time and talents to serve and support others. This week, please pray for our Family Support Volunteers as they bring friendship and love to isolated families in their community. Ask God to strengthen and equip them as they show Jesus' love to the families they are walking alongside.

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer!

Did you know that children in sibling groups often wait far longer for adoption?

Yet research shows that keeping siblings together can lead to greater stability as well as better long-term mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Nick and Naomi saw this first-hand when they adopted their daughters Olivia, Emma and Rosie*, aged four, three and one.

Could you consider adopting siblings?

Read more of Nick and Naomi's story here 🔗 https://ow.ly/W3cK50Z3eAo

41% of carers struggle to balance fostering and work. It is no surprise then that such a large percentage of carers tend to rely most on friends and family as their biggest source of support.

Who do you lean on for support? 💭

Thinking about fostering? Throughout the process, you'll be asked about your support network. Social workers know that fostering isn't easy so it is great to think about who you have in your network that can support you 💚

What is a host? 💭

By opening their homes to look after a child overnight, our hosts give parents respite or provide childcare during emergency medical appointments.

From a night or two, to a couple of weeks, it can be one-off or a regular pattern like one night every month.

Hosting is not the same as fostering. The role of a host is like that of a friend or grandparent having the child to stay for a short time.

Head over to our website to find out more 🔗 safefamilies.uk/host-family

📣 One week to go until the Big Give 📣

We all need a friendship that goes beneath the surface. With your help, we can support carers and parents to find belonging, community and hope through connection with loving local volunteers.

Pledge to give during the Big Give and help families find the support, connection and community they need to flourish ❤️

Pledge today 🔗 https://ow.ly/Rl5N50Z3etA

Meet some of the team taking on The Four Peaks Challenge 🏔️

They're facing the challenge together so that no child or family has to face their challenges alone.

Because every child should have a nurturing home that enables them to flourish and every family should have support around them when they’re facing times of crisis.

Show Sian, Mark and Stuart your support at 🔗 safefamilies.uk/4peaks

We asked foster carers what fostering means to them. Here's what Kendra had to say 💬

What does fostering mean to you? 🏡

Using our voices to speak up for children and families is part of seeking justice.

At Home for Good and Safe Families, we seek to influence systemic change for children and families, in a way that amplifies their voices, offers hope and promotes a loving and just society.

We advocate because we recognise there are some challenges facing children and families that can only be unlocked at a political or systemic level.

Access the 24/7 prayer resource for Foster Care Fortnight here 🔗 https://ow.ly/JGS950YWxln