Teen mother finds refuge with Safe Families
"I left in a thin pair of pants, a t-shirt, and a pair of flats in the snow, with my baby bundled up in his car seat and his diaper bag.” Amanda was only a teenager when she found herself…
Child Abuse and Abuse Victims During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented and has resulted in many challenges for all of us. Feelings of isolation, fear, and anxiety are common—and understandable. But certain at-risk individuals face an even greater danger: violence and abuse from those who are…
Olive Crest Giving, Helping Families and Children in Need
Now more than ever, America needs a renewed focus on caring — and giving. In this unusually challenging time, we encourage you to dig deep, open your heart and consider a donation to an organization that works hard to keep…
Young widow turns to Olive Crest’s Safe Families
“Abby, my daughter, was with the Safe Family for 43 days while I looked for housing and her father lay in the hospital dying” - Angelic Angelic was living out of her car with her daughter while her husband was in…
COVID-19 Parent/Guardian FAQs
During these uncertain times, many parents and guardians are in search of the best ways to help kids and adults deal with stress and anxiety. To better support our community, we've compiled some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQs)…
Compassionate 10-Year-Old Donates His Birthday Gifts to Olive Crest Kids
Opening your home to children in need as a foster family or safe family can bless children and parents alike: like Jesse and Shannon Thompson who learned about becoming a Safe Family for at-risk children from another host family at…
22 new bicycles donated for Olive Crest young adults
It's such a blessing to see how connections bring so many unexpected blessings to Olive Crest children and young adults. Here’s just one example . . . Together We Rise is an organization committed to improving the lives of children…
Jenny was desperately seeking safety: “I ran away from home for the first time when I was nine”
One of Jenny’s earliest memories was going into her parents’ room and discovering her dad beating her mother. “He had her down on the floor and was pounding her with his fists,” Jenny recalls. “Her face was all bloody.” When Jenny’s…
Safe Families for Children Dinner raises $150,000 to keep families together
Sadly, with the changing economy, many more families are experiencing financial crisis, unemployment or homelessness. Others are dealing with family violence, parental drug and/or alcohol abuse, illness, or incarceration. During such crises, many parents are not capable of providing a…
The Power of One Community Luncheon Raises $20,000 to Meet the Needs of Orange County’s Children in Crisis
Keynote speaker, Jason Weber, the National Director of Foster Initiatives for CAFO speaks on “Moving the Barn.” Each year, The Power of One “friend-raising” event through Olive Crest in Orange County highlights the importance of coming together to end the…