CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
The CAFO Blog
Jason Weber
The gap between what we bring and what God does
This National Foster Care Month, we’re exploring the Church's calling and central role in caring for children and families in foster care. But the transformation we long for is rooted...
Love is Not Enough . . . Right?
If you’ve spent time in and around child welfare, you’ve likely heard someone say, “Love is not enough,” when referring to caring for children from hard places. You may have...
The real turning point in foster care
In storytelling, the turning point is the part of the plot line where there’s a revelation or decision that changes the protagonist's trajectory. After that moment, everything gets better. It’s...
Fixing Foster Care: Lessons from the Potholes of Chicago
Years ago, Jim Bachor, a mosaic artist and resident of Chicago, noticed a persistent pothole on his street. With hard winters and endless cycles of refreezes, potholes came with the...
Harnessing the Power of Data and Technology—Together
By Jason Weber and the More Than Enough Support Team As we work together to fill the biggest gaps in foster care, it’s essential to draw on what’s already working...
Becoming a Trust-Builder
If you’ve ever been to summer camp, completed a ropes course, or participated in a corporate team-building exercise, there’s a fair chance you’ve done a trust fall. You know the...
