CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
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Christian Giving for Orphans Keeps Rising: The Power of Together
Talk of “working together” are buzzwords, often said and rarely done. But when it is done well, there’s little more compelling…or impactful. I recall how struck I was when I...
Dramatic Growth in Christian Investment in Orphan Care
Giving by Christians to care for orphaned and vulnerable children has grown significantly since 2010 – rising much faster than charitable giving overall. Recently-released data shows last year was no...
How to Rule Your Technology (So It Won’t Rule You)
This strays a bit from the typical focus of this blog. But I've become convinced that there is no gift more rare or precious today than our full, whole-hearted attention. ...
STORIES THAT STIR THE SOUL: Talking adoption, foster care and faith with the author of “Bridge to Terabithia” and “The Great Gilly Hopkins”
For many readers, stories written by Katherine Paterson reach deeper into the human heart than those of any other author. At first glance, her books like Bridge to Terabithia seem...
Orphan Sunday 2016 Blew Us Away!
It’s been deeply moving to read reports coming in from Orphan Sunday celebrations all over the world. This simple idea for a day to give special focus to God’s deep...
Congressional Briefing on Family Support and Reunification
CAFO’s focus isn’t on government, but we believe that well-considered, well-implemented policies can make a profound difference for vulnerable youth. So we’re always glad to work with government leaders –...