NORTHEAST FLORIDA
Safe Families of Northeast Florida
The Northeast Florida Chapter of Safe Families for Children extends its coverage to St. Johns County, Duval County, Clay County, Putnam County, Nassau County, and Flagler County. As a newly established chapter, we are currently focused on serving families in St. Johns County.
Bethany Forbes
Chapter Director
Meet Bethany, a compassionate individual with a wealth of experience in the field of child welfare and family support. As a former foster parent and dedicated employee of YoungLives, a ministry catering to teen mothers, Bethany has demonstrated her unwavering commitment to caring for vulnerable youth and families.
With six children of her own, Bethany understands the challenges and joys of parenthood firsthand. Her personal experiences have deepened her empathy and nurtured her passion for ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Bethany's diverse background and expertise make her a valuable asset to Safe Families for Children. Her understanding of the complexities involved in providing support to families, combined with her genuine care for their well-being, equips her to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves. With Bethany on board, Safe Families for Children gains a dedicated advocate who will tirelessly work towards the organization's mission of protecting children, strengthening families, and promoting the ultimate goal of reunification whenever feasible.
Andrea Krause
Family Coach Supervisor
Andrea is a woman with a healer's heart! She graduated with a B.S. in Marriage, Family and Human Development from Brigham Young University in 2002. Andrea went on to receive her Masters in Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2005. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Andrea has had the opportunity in her professional career to work with hundreds of individuals and families as they strived for lasting changes in their lives. A decade ago, Andrea took a step back from her professional goals to raise her family. That family has now grown to five children (four boys and one girl). Andrea recently decided she missed healing and helping others, so she became part of the Safe Families community. As a Family Coach Supervisor she is once again helping individuals make significant, lasting changes in their lives.
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Beginning in the fall of 2023, our focus will be on serving the St. Johns County School District and providing assistance to over 750 homeless youth and families facing crises. Our initiative is scheduled to launch in September 2023, and we are actively seeking volunteers to support various roles.
We need individuals who can host children, offering them a safe and nurturing environment. Additionally, we are seeking compassionate individuals who can befriend and provide support to parents in need. Family coaches are also needed to offer care and guidance to families in crisis. Furthermore, we require resourceful individuals who can gather supplies for families facing crises or for the host families providing temporary care while the parent(s) work towards stability.
If you are interested in getting involved in any of these roles or if you have other ways to contribute that are not listed, please contact us. We appreciate any support you can offer!