Andrea McFarlane | Family Coach Supervisor

Andrea is passionate about supporting families and helping them access the resources and relationships they need to stay strong and stable during difficult seasons. With over 15 years of child welfare experience in Colorado, she has spent her career walking alongside families in crisis and helping them move toward greater stability.

Andrea holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work. Her experience, combined with her heart for families, shapes the care and support she provides each day.

At Safe Families, Andrea plays a key role in connecting families to the support they need. She meets with parents, listens to their stories, and helps match each family with a Circle of Support that provides both practical help and meaningful relationships. She also oversees and supports Family Coaches, equipping them as they walk alongside families and ensuring each Circle of Support is well supported.

She is married and has three boys who keep her busy. In her free time, Andrea enjoys playing volleyball, drinking coffee, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Katie Borchert | Outreach Coordinator

Katie Borchert is passionate about helping families stay together and ensuring they have the support they need during difficult seasons. As an Outreach Coordinator with Safe Families for Children, she works to connect families in crisis with caring volunteers who can walk alongside them, creating meaningful relationships that strengthen families and prevent unnecessary separation.

Katie’s heart for family preservation grew during the eight years she spent living in Uganda as a missionary. While there, she founded and led a nonprofit focused on women’s empowerment, education, and business development, helping women build stability for their families. She also worked with the organization Reunite, which focused on returning orphaned children to the care of their extended families whenever possible. As an adoptive parent, Katie has seen firsthand the impact trauma can have on children and the importance of safe, supportive environments. Her personal experiences, combined with her professional background, shape the compassion and commitment she brings to her work each day.

Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in International Studies from Colorado State University. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, eating sushi, and thrifting.

Jildi Gentry | Regional Support Specialist

Jildi Gentry brings over 35 years of experience in early care and learning, systems building, and collaborative community impact. She is passionate about helping people experience accessibility, a strong sense of belonging and mattering, and she enjoys equipping others through coaching and training in relationships and organizational culture.

Her work spans both nonprofit and business settings, where she has supported organizations in building healthy, sustainable systems. Jildi is also a GPS RoundTable™ Certified Facilitator in Values-Based Leadership, reflecting her commitment to developing leaders and strengthening communities.

As a single mother of multi-ethnic, neurodiverse adult children, Jildi brings both personal experience and professional insight to her work. She is known for her ability to connect with those who have struggled to trust others, building relationships that create safety and connection.

At Safe Families, she is drawn to the mission of walking alongside families, building meaningful relationships, and helping create the support systems that keep children safe and families together.