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Short Video of One of the Most Moving Moments of the Year
Without exaggeration, it was one of the most moving and meaningful things I’ve experienced in the past year. It came in the opening moments of CAFO2019, as participants from across...
What was the Heartbeat of CAFO2019? Watch the Keynote
Every talk at CAFO2019 wove together threads of the theme – In Brokenness and Beauty…It is Well. I treasured each one, coming from so many remarkable people. We’ll share them...
How a Church in Houston is Practically Serving a Largely Forgotten Group of People in Foster Care
I recently had the opportunity to ask my friend Toni Steere a few questions about ministry and leadership. Toni is the Director of the Legacy 685 Ministry at Houston's First...
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...