Cross-Generation

Programs: Safe generations- sg (formerly restorative services): safe generations restorative staff engages in numerous ways to intervene in family crises for the purpose of restoring hope, skills and relationships in hurting families. Through training and consulting other agencies, as well as through direct work with families, sg division staff served numerous local, regional and state social service agencies across north amercia during 2017. The training focuses on a rigorous, but grace-filled method of working with families in crisis called "signs of safety" model. During 2017, the sg restorative staff completed 305 training days for over 5300 children's welfare professionals across the us and canada, impacting an estimated 265,000 families, representing over 530,000 children.

connected families- cf: (develoment services) the goal of development services is to be proactive in equipping families with tools needed to stay strong and grow stronger. The primary activities related to cf was the mobilization of ministry staff to preach in the faith community, teach in the general community and train small group leaders to use the connected family curriculum. The ministry staff also presented 100 public biblically based presentations throughout the year in faith, community, and general community settings. These presentations were attended by approximately 6000 parents, representing approximately 8000 children. Cf has also developed a content strategy supporting 23,000 followers. This presence includes numerous free resources including daily encouragements through social media, weekly topical newletters and online courses.