CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
The CAFO Blog
Jedd Medefind
Why Children? Why the Church?
I received an email today from a friend I greatly respect, Trace Thurlby, who gives leadership to the Global Orphan Project alongside a number of other tremendous followers of Christ. ...
Why is the Word “Brokenness” in the CAFO2019 Theme?
Virtually every person I know in this field has expressed something similar. Fellow adoptive and foster parents. Nonprofit leaders. Social workers. Church ministry leads. Dedicated mentors. “It’s beautiful. And it’s...
The Astounding Findings of Neuroscience…and What They Mean for You Today
Among the most fascinating, and hopeful, discoveries of cutting-edge science today spring from the field of neuroscience. They reveal the marvel of how we’re created…and, best of all, that we...
The Special Dangers of Technology Use for Children Who’ve Experienced Trauma: New CAFO Study
The explosive growth of technology brings potential for both great good and great harm for children. All the more so for kids who’ve experienced trauma and loss. You’re invited to...
A Christmas Poem
The Christian faith insists that deepest hurt and highest good are bound together. It's not only that the sweet and sorrowful frequently arrive side-by-side. It's also that, in our fallen...
Saving International Adoption
One of DC's most respected think tanks, the American Enterprise Institute, hosted the forum, “Saving International Adoption," this past Friday. The number of international adoptions to the U.S. has plummeted...
