Our mission is to support and strengthen families facing crisis, prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce the number of children at risk of entering foster care- ultimately keeping families together.

Safe Families for Children Monterey Bay has host families, family friends, family coaches, and resource friends throughout Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. When your family is in a crisis, we make our families available. We’re here to make sure you are not alone when you know you can’t do it by yourself. Our volunteer community can help support your family as you reach your goals during a temporary crisis or difficult season. You can learn more about what it looks like to Request a Host Family or to Request a Family Friend or Coach. Be sure to specify Monterey Bay as the local chapter on the form.

Refer a Family in Need

If you know of a child or family who would benefit from the Safe Families for Children program, we are eager to help. Refer a Family in Need and be sure to specify Monterey Bay as the local chapter on the intake form or email santacruz@safefamilies.net directly.