Footsteps for Families

TAKE STEPS TO END CHILD ABUSE, KEEP CHILDREN SAFE & FAMILIES TOGETHER!

You're invited to join us for our 4th Annual Footsteps for Families on:

Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 10AM-1PM (Doors Open 9:30AM)

Fun Run & Family Activities Day!
Busse Woods Groves 5-11, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(Or Join Us Virtually!)

We are excited to invite you to a fun-filled day at our Footsteps for Family event! 🎉

Whether you run, walk, or stroll, you are guaranteed an amazing day complete with music, food, carnival games, food vendors & more! Can't make it in-person or not local? Choose the virtual option! Thank you for coming out to support us even though we were not able to have the 5K this year, the 1 mile fun run will be so much fun and still hold the impactful meaning of why we take steps!

Who are we?

Founded in 2003, Safe Families for Children is fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion. Oftentimes, children are on the edge of entering foster care, and susceptible to neglect or abuse. Safe Families steps in and provides families and children with a circle of support in various ways! Our goals are to prevent child neglect, reduce the number of children entering the child welfare system, and support families in their time of need. Lydia Home Association has been serving children and providing HOPE, HEALING, and HOME to children in Chicago since 1916 through their residential treatment care, intact services, counseling, safe families PLUS, and foster care programs.

TOGETHER we can create meaningful and supportive relationships that strengthen our Families & Community!

The event will take place again at Busse Woods, our specific grove directions will be sent out to every registrant!

🥇 We will have awards for those who "go the extra mile" to help us make an impact! These can be a virtual or in-person winner, we will award the: Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team and Team with Most Members!