Safe Families is a ministry that offers support to families in our community that are in crisis. Members of ITC, called host families, open their homes to care for the children of these families while they get back on their feet. This is a simple way to help kids to stay with their families and out of the foster system.
Because there is no financial help from state agencies, Safe Families relies on the church body to help support host families as they care for children The ministry is growing rapidly. ITC now has five families that are actively hosting. When children get placed with a host family there are often urgent needs. Making sure host families have the supplies they need helps facilitate a smooth placement for the kids.
if you have or would like to support Safe Families by donating any of the following items, we will be collecting them through the month of February. You can drop off donations at the church office on Sunday or during office hours (Tuesday - Thursday 9:30-3:30).
New and gently used clothes—all kids sizes and seasons
- pants & shorts
- shirts, sweatshirts & coats
- socks & underwear
- pajamas
- tennis shoes
- diapers, wipes & pull-ups
New and gently used activities
- toys
- books
- coloring things
New toiletry items
- brushes & combs
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
- baby shampoo
New and gently used accessories
- baby gates
- strollers
- high chairs
- pack & plays
- car seats (less than 5 years old)
If you have questions about other possible donation items, please contact Nichole Edwards at turbo82@comcast.net or 509-590-5433.