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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...
Negative Space and Foster Care: How Pain Becomes Purpose
When I was a kid, I was always fascinated by those pictures that looked like one thing until you realized that the negative space around the object actually formed something...
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...
Learning and Leading: An Interview With Philip Pattison
I recently had the opportunity to ask my friend Philip Pattison a few questions about ministry and leadership. Philip is the Founder and Executive Director of Foster the Bay, a coalition...
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...