Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run

Footsteps for Families is a family fun event held at Harlem High School in the Rockford area. It centers on a 5k run/walk and a 100-meter Kids Fun Run. The structure is straightforward: adults and older children participate in the 5k, younger children have their own short race, and the day benefits Safe Families for Children. The event gathers runners, walkers, families, donors, and volunteers, not exclusively competitive runners. Safe Families for Children utilizes it to explain its mission of linking parents with a trained, vetted support network. The Rockford chapter started in 2009. The event also incorporates practical assistance: volunteer applications, agency family referrals, a current-needs board, and a matching donation program are all part of the day.