CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
The CAFO Blog
Nicole Wilke
Can research impact the daily care offered to orphaned and vulnerable children?
Around the world, orphaned and vulnerable children are being cared for by individuals, community leaders, government workers, NGOs and many others who all desire the best for the children they...
7 Ideas for short-term missions to create lasting impact for orphaned and vulnerable children
Short-term mission trips have the potential to greatly benefit vulnerable children, families and communities when we align our efforts with principles for good practice. But without careful planning and understanding,...
8 Principles for better practice in short-term missions
Before you start planning a mission trip to an orphanage, knowing these eight principles can help protect orphaned and vulnerable children. More than two million Christians travel on international short-term...
The surprising link between spirituality and improved outcomes for adults with care experience
Adults with care experiences serve as some of our most important allies in the journey to care for vulnerable children and families. They know what it’s like to be separated...
How do we move toward family solutions for children?
When we planned the first simulation lab on transitioning to family care at the 2017 CAFO Summit, we had no idea that 130 people would show up. Science and scripture...