The safe house campaign

Having worked to provide children with basic necessities in the midst of their transition from an unsafe home to a long-term placement, Rooted has now set its vision on another transitionary need.

When children are removed from an unsafe situation, most often a long-term placement is not immediately available. It could be hours or even days before a placement can be matched to a child. Where does a child go when a placement cannot be found right away? Or, where does a child regroup before transitioning to their long-term placement? We now have an answer!

Our Safe House Capital Campaign is raising money to build a house in St. Joseph County. This house will serve as a transitional “safe house” for children as long-term placement is sought, or it will be a space where a child can get cleaned up and prepared for their long-term placement. With blueprints in hand, our plan is to break ground in the spring of 2024. 

The Safe House will provide a place for children to receive basic daily needs such as toiletries, clothing, and shoes. Children will have a space to play, to be fed, and even to sleep during their time of transition. The Safe House will be a place of peace and comfort during a very difficult time. Agency workers will be provided an on-site workspace and Rooted will provide volunteers to help care for the children and ease this time of transition.  

The Safe House Capital Campaign is seeking to raise $300,000 to pay for the materials for the house since most of the work will be done for free by local contractors. Would you be willing to partner with us?