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The Alliance
- We’re on a mission to inspire and equip God’s people to care effectively for vulnerable children and families.
  
  The CAFO Response
  
  Bringing Christians together in a rare model of unity in the full continuum of response to vulnerable children worldwide.
  
  Movement History
  
  How 29 leaders left their “logos and egos at the door” to launch a worldwide movement.
  
  CONNECT IN COMMUNITIES
  
  Nonprofit Leaders
  
  Church Ministry Leaders
  
  Global Leaders
  
  Parents Students Advocates Researchers
Initiatives
- We unite an alliance in shared initiatives so that every vulnerable child will experience God’s unfailing love in a thriving family.
  
  Major Initiatives
  
  More Than Enough
  
  Helping communities in the U.S. work together to transform foster care where they live.
  
  Pure Religion Project
  
  Inspiring churches to pursue a holy and helpful vision of discipleship and action.
  
  Research & Best Practices
  
  Helping organizations apply the best available knowledge to see better outcomes.
  
  Global Network
  
  Uniting and strengthening global networks worldwide.
  
  The Family Institute
  
  Promoting the long-term flourishing of Christian foster and adoptive families.
  
  Development & Discipleship
  
  Guiding new approaches in fundraising grounded in the theology of God’s abundance.
  
  Aging Out
  
  Sharing models of healthy life transition programs for youth aging out of care.
  
  Soul Care
  
  Pouring into leaders so they can pour out to those they serve.
Events
- CAFO2026 Summit
  
  Join us at our annual conference Sept. 23-25 to meet, discover, learn and share with others walking the same road and working toward the same solutions as you.
  
  Pure Religion Sunday
  
  Reflecting God’s heart for orphaned and vulnerable children on Nov. 8, 2026.
  
  Soul & Strategy Retreat
  
  Vibrant ministry springs from a vibrant soul, and excellent strategy is forged with wise friends. An event for CAFO Member CEOs.
  
  Other Events
  
  View Full Events Calendar
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  Curated, best-in-class resources from across CAFO to help you learn and grow in your capacity to effectively care for children and families.
  
  Explore Podcasts
  
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Foster Care

Oregon Considering Replicating Alliance Member’s “Safe Families” Model

By Elizabeth Correll on February 5, 2010

We've shared with you before on this blog about the remarkable "Safe Families" vision of Christian Alliance for Orphans' member Lydia Homes, led by Dr. David Anderson, in Illinois. Dr....

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We’re on a mission to inspire and equip God’s people to care effectively for vulnerable children and families.

CONNECT IN COMMUNITIES

We unite an alliance in shared initiatives so that every vulnerable child will experience God’s unfailing love in a thriving family.

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Unite with others in a shared vision larger than any one organization, church or network can achieve alone.

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We’re on a mission to inspire and equip God’s people to care effectively for vulnerable children and families.

CONNECT IN COMMUNITIES

We unite an alliance in shared initiatives so that every vulnerable child will experience God’s unfailing love in a thriving family.

Major Initiatives

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Resources

Research

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