Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. At Families First Center, we provide supervised visitation, parenting education, and home-based case management to help families heal, rebuild trust, and reunify.

For more than 50 years, our South Bend facility has been a safe haven for families in crisis. But after 125 years of life, this historic building needs urgent updates to remain a welcoming, trauma-informed space for children and parents.

That’s where you come in.

The Safe Haven Project

We are launching the Safe Haven Project: Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions through Facility Revitalization.
With your support, we will complete critical upgrades including:

Exterior repairs and new windows
Updated flooring and child-friendly furniture
Safety equipment to protect families and staff

These improvements will transform our building into a brighter, safer, and more supportive environment where families can heal together.

Double the Impact

Thanks to the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, we’ve secured a $33,000 commitment for this project. To unlock the full impact, we must raise $33,000 in matching funds.

That means every gift you give today will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact on children and families.

Why This Matters

Over 200 children and 100 families come through our doors each year.
A trauma-informed facility helps reduce stress and anxiety during visitations.
Families are more likely to reunify successfully when visits take place in a safe, welcoming environment.

Join Us

By contributing to the Safe Haven Matching Campaign, you’re not just funding a renovation — you’re helping create the environment where family bonds are restored and children feel safe again.

Together, we can ensure Families First Center remains a beacon of hope for generations to come.

👉 Donate today, and your gift will be doubled!

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Families First Center – Safe Haven Matching Gift Campaign

Double your gift to create safe spaces for families.