Lace up and join us for the Footsteps for Families 5K Fun Run & Walk-n-Talk, a meaningful and family-friendly event supporting families in our community. Whether you run, walk, or simply come to connect, every step you take helps strengthen and support families facing challenging seasons.

This event is more than just an opportunity for fun exercise—it’s a chance to come together, build relationships, and be part of a movement that keeps children safe and families together. Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with opportunities to walk alongside others, engage in conversation, and make a real impact.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Bring your friends, your family, or your team and be part of something bigger than the finish line.

Your steps matter. Your presence matters. Together, we’re helping families grow stronger—one step at a time.

Every registrant before June 1st receives a free t-shirt compliments of our partnership with Zoerner Financial!

What is Safe Families for Children?

Safe Families for Children Racine/Kenosha is dedicated to keeping kids out of the foster care system by surrounding at-risk parents with a network of volunteers for support before a crisis escalates. A recently finished 10-year study has proven that our unique model of support keeps kids out of the child welfare system while strengthening their parents for positive long-term societal effects. We are a movement of community, fueled by radical hospitality, intentional compassion, and disruptive generosity—because we believe that no child should face the trauma of separation simply because their parent lacked a support system.

What Kind of Impact Have We Had in Kenosha & Racine?

We served over 200 men, women, and children in 2025.
100% of those families were able to stay together and did not need further child welfare support.
After surrounding isolated parents with a circle of supportive volunteers, they were were able to...
- Find employment
- Move into a home with their kids (after couch surfing, living in the car, or at a shelter)
- Get their driver's license
- Obtain a vehicle
- Finish their GED
- Start their Associates Degree
- Reach major sobriety milestones (1 year+)
- Successfully complete probation

65% of the parents we accepted into the program "Graduated" -- which means they decided they were connecting so well with their Circle of Support (volunteers) and had met their goals and no longer felt they needed Safe Families any longer. Those relationships will continue without Safe Families for years to come!

👟 Footsteps for Families: 5K Fun Run & Walk-n-Talk

By Safe Families for Children WI

👟 Footsteps for Families: 5K Fun Run & Walk-n-Talk

No family in Racine or Kenosha should have to walk through a crisis alone.

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