Safe Families for Children: 20 Years of Radical Hospitality in the Quad Cities
What happens when a community opens its homes—and hearts—to families in crisis? In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Jessica Trowbridge from Safe Families for Children in the Quad Cities to explore how this powerful faith-based movement has been transforming lives for over two decades.
Jessica shares inspiring stories of host families who open their doors to children when parents face homelessness or crisis—offering stability, friendship, and hope. From single moms finding support to churches stepping up as community anchors, Safe Families is showing what the love of Christ looks like in action.
Discover how the Quad Cities chapter—serving both Iowa and Illinois—has built life-changing partnerships with local organizations, shelters, and churches to provide refuge and restoration for vulnerable families.
If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a difference in your community, this is the episode to watch. Learn how to become a Host Family, volunteer, or partner church, and be part of the story God is writing in the Quad Cities.
🙏 Pray For:
— More host families to serve in the Quad Cities metro area
— Stable housing and healing for a young mother navigating health challenges
— Strength and endurance for all volunteers serving with Safe Families
📞 Get Involved:
— Visit Safe Families for Children – Quad Cities
— Or contact Jessica directly to learn how to start your journey of radical hospitality.
Recorded on October 13, 2025. Originally broadcast on October 28, 2025
Safe Families for Children, Quad Cities
— Learn More at: https://quadcities.safe-families.org/
— Contact Jessica:
— — By Email: jtrowbridge@safefamilies.net
— — By Phone: (563) 949-9803
— Social Media:
— — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safefamiliesqc
— — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-families-for-children-quad-cities/
— Donate through JWQF: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SFCQuadDonation
— Newsletter: https://safe-families.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4857419fa9ccfcd740c642643&id=c427fe68c8
The Quakerdale Foundation:
— Learn More at: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org
— Invest in Our Mission: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Donate/
— Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe
— Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org
— Connect by Phone: (641) 497-5294 x502
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