Welcome to Part 2 of our series, “Safe Families Responding to Crisis.” In this episode, Dan Smith, host of Partners in Ministry, speaks with Carla Tripp and Al Perez from Safe Families for Children, Iowa Chapter. Discover how Safe Families is making a difference by supporting communities facing crises such as homelessness, substance abuse, and human trafficking. Learn how they collaborate with local churches and nonprofits to provide essential resources and help families break generational cycles of poverty.
We also discuss the importance of strategic partnerships, community events, and how the church plays a vital role in long-term restoration. Don’t miss insights into how Safe Families for Children connects families to the support they need during challenging times.
Watch the full series:
Part 1: Safe Families Responding to Families in Crisis
Part 3: Coming in November 2024 – How Safe Families is Helping the Church Respond to Crisis
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Table of Contents:
00:38 Interview begins
00:48 What crises are you seeing in communities today?
01:50 What challenges do you face addressing these issues?
02:57 What resources does Safe Families bring to a community in their time of crisis?
03:55 What is the danger of an organization trying to do too much?
06:22 How important is it to understand what type of services you provide (Crisis, Restoration, or Growth)?
10:06 What is Safe Families doing to build strategic partnerships?
16:15 Final comments
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Safe Families for Children, Iowa:
— Learn More at: https://safe-families.org/
— Send an Email to Carla: ctripp@safefamilies.net
— Send an Email to Al: al@helpdsm.org
— Call: (515) 815-5124
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