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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. ...
Innocents Lost: Miami Herald Expose on Tragedies in the Foster System
Last week, we highlighted a controversial TED Talk urging the end of foster care. The video and blog post stirred strong feelings among many. Some resonated deeply with Molly McGrath...
TED Talk Urges End of Foster Care
A provocative new TED Talk calls for an end to foster care as we know it. Molly McGrath Tierny argues, “It’s not that government is doing it badly. It’s that...
