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National Foster Care Initiative Symposium
The NFCI Symposium this week was nothing short of amazing – one of the most encouraging and purposeful events I’ve attended in years. It was a vivid experience in itself...
Point of View Radio Interview
Hear yesterday's Point of View radio interview with Barna Group President Dave Kinnaman and CAFO's Jedd Medefind. In the first portion of the show, host Kirby Anderson discusses the new...
A Foster Care Failure
I had the privilege of speaking this week at a family camp. After one of the talks, an elderly couple approached me and asked if I had a moment for...
Longing for Family
Family. It’s important to God. Family shows up throughout scripture. The story of creation ends with the foundation of a family, with Adam and Eve coming together to bear and...
The Atlantic Magazine on Palmer Homes: “The Modern Orphans of Mississippi”
An article in The Atlantic this month highlights the work of CAFO member Palmer Homes, which provides group homes in Columbus, MS for children who’ve lost the care of parents....
Five Big Things that Change When a Church Embraces Orphans and Foster Youth
The Willow Creek Association Blog today carries a post on what changes when a church starts to engage for orphans and foster youth. Here's how it starts: Flood. Ice. Fire. ...