Parenting is hard work. It’s even more difficult when you feel alone, encounter obstacles, and lack a strong support system. At Safe Families NYC, we believe that connecting parents with vetted volunteers will help them safely establish a community that offers support, hope, and belonging.  By investing in the lives of parents, we are also investing in their children, sowing the seeds of transformational, generational changes.

We provide an innovative, evidence-based approach that supports parents by connecting them to a caring network of relationships and resources before child welfare involvement becomes necessary. We believe that when parents are supported, children can thrive.

The mission of Safe Families NYC is to support, offer hope, and foster belonging for all families! We welcome parents seeking encouragement, friendship, and support in their parenting journey. Whether you’re working toward personal goals or looking to connect with a supportive community, we invite you to participate in one or both of our programs – Circle of Support and Mighty Village.

In the Circle of Support, parents are matched with a team of volunteers who will connect with them at least once a week for six months! During this time, volunteers encourage and support parents as they develop lasting friendships, expand their social networks, and meet self-identified goals.

Our hope at Safe Families for Children is for families to stay together and live in supportive communities.

One Family At A Time: Together

Parents themselves tell the heart of Safe Families best. Listen as Marilyn, Imelda, Brandice, and Rosa share how Safe Families helped strengthen their families.

The mission of Safe Families NYC will always be support, hope, and belonging for ALL families. Through the support of generous donors, committed volunteers, and an incredible staff, we have supported almost 300 families. Whether you’re a parent in need of support or a community member looking to get involved, there’s a place for you with Safe Families NYC.

In Mighty Village, everything revolves around Relationships, Resilience, and Resources. Parents can pick and choose from a variety of events like Parent Cafes, workshops on self-care, stress management, domestic violence, navigating family court, and more.

Parents are the experts here, and all are encouraged to share resources and wisdom. Those interested in taking the next step in giving back can join our Parent Advisory Committee and help plan fun events for the community. In this video, parents share about some of the benefits of participating in Parent Cafes.