CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
The CAFO Blog
‘Pure religion’ pushed Indiana church out of their depth… and Jesus showed up
The latest video release from the Pure Religion Project features Kondo Simfukwe, Pastor of Mission Point Community Church in Warsaw, IN. Kondo shares how, while many in their church, including...
Understanding neuroplasticity and its importance for children in adversity
[Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a three-part series on Created to Heal: How Neuroplasticity Offers Hope for Children and Their Families. You can find the second and...
A review of recent adoption research shows positive outcomes over time
From movies and books to pop psychology, it's often implied that children who enter a family through adoption are fated to bad outcomes. Genetic variations, early trauma, loss of biological...
Moving from good intentions to measured impact
Christians have been caring for vulnerable children as long as the Church has existed. Even now, Christians are some of the most invested and motivated contributors to doing good. However,...
Living within limits: Unburdening summertime to promote flourishing
Right before summer break begins each year, I have the same conversation with fellow mothers. We’re eager for the break – the slower pace, being more relaxed and having more...
Before, during, and beyond: Growing and shaping church foster care ministry
Churches can begin and deepen their engagement in foster care ministry by focusing on discipleship, leveraging their existing ministries to care for vulnerable children and families, or starting a new...
