Helping Foster & Adoptive Parents Find Best-in-Class Christian Resources and Connections
From the latest research to the solid foundation of scripture, we want to equip you to feel confident in your role as parents and in God’s design for health and healing in the Christian home.
Parenting is hard. We’re here to help.
With all the information out there on parenting children who have experienced adversity, we get that it can be overwhelming to know who to trust or what steps to take. We’re here to guide you to a few practical resources, next steps and some trusted organizations who can help you along the way.
Explore the Institute for Family-Centered Healing & Health
The Institute for Family-Centered Healing & Health exists to help foster and adoptive parents nurture the healing and health of their children, rooted in Scripture and the best available research.
Find Resources on Parenting
The CAFO Research Center provides resources on parenting children with special-needs, attachment & resilience, and children and technology.
Attend CAFO Summit
CAFO Summit brings together Christian leaders and practitioners to guide you and your family in dozens of topics related to parenting children from adversity. Summit is also a great place to connect with other foster and adoptive families like yours.
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
No matter where you are in your journey, you’ll find wisdom, truth and guidance for the road ahead when you’re connected in Christian community.
Find your community and the resources to support your work.
Foster Care
Foster Care
Connect with local churches, organizations and government to care for kids and families in your community.
Global Impact
Global Impact
Join our collaborative network committed to serving vulnerable children and families around the world.
Best Practices
Best Practices
Offer better care with evidence-based resources and expert guidance.
Find Community
Find Community
Gather with others like you from around the world at our annual CAFO Summit conference.
Fundraising
Fundraising
Discover a new approach to fundraising with content, courses and coaching designed for organizations serving children and families.
Healthy Families
Healthy Families
Access practical resources to parent confidently and build a healthy Christian home for the whole family.
Church Ministry
Church Ministry
Get the support and resources your church needs to answer God’s call to care for the vulnerable.
Aging Out
Aging Out
Help youth aging out of foster care successfully transition into adulthood.
Stories of Impact
Introducing the Core Elements CareIndex: A clear starting point for strengthening care
Christian organizations serving vulnerable children and families carry an enormous responsibility. Leaders are asked to make complex decisions every day…
Marco Polo and leveraging your community’s foster care data
I spent the better part of my childhood summer afternoons at our local city swimming pool. I remember our town’s…
Why your marriage matters for your child’s mental health
Summary: A committed marriage — even when imperfect — offers immense gifts to husband and wife. It is also a…
Take your next step
Give
Support the growing global movement of those serving the most vulnerable around the world.
Join
Become a CAFO member to strengthen the movement, access resources, find community and more.
Connect
Build intentional connections at the CAFO Summit through workshops, coaching and rich community.
