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Membership Package*
- Organization Member (Level 1)
- Movement Investor (Level 2)
- Movement Champion (Level 3)
Organization Name*
Organization Website*
Facebook Link
Twitter Link
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Organization Phone
Organization Email*
Organization President*
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President Email*
President Phone
Main Contact Person
Contact Person*
First Last
Position Title*
Contact Email*
Contact Phone*
Lead Communications Team Member*
First Last
Position Title*
Communications Contact Email*

Financial Information
Annual Budget*
- Less than $100,000
- $100,00 to $499,000
- $500,000 to $5,000,000
- Greater than $5,000,000
Is your Organization a member of ECFA?*
- Yes
- No
If no, how is your Organization pursuing ECFA accreditation?
All CAFO Members MUST be Members of ECFA (or an Equivalent Independent Accrediting Body) Organizations wishing to apply for CAFO membership that are currently certified by an independent accrediting body of equivalent stature to EFCA (i.e. Interaction, Council on Accreditation) may submit this accreditation as an alternative to ECFA membership. Final determination of ECFA equivalency determined by CAFO Membership Committee. Please include your request here if you wish to pursue this option.

About Your Organization
This information will be printed in the annual Next Steps Booklet.
Mission Statement*
You website does not need to be included in this statement. (45 word maximum)
We provide care directly to children and/or families outside the U.S.:*
- Yes
- Not at this time
If yes, you are eligible for the Core Elements of Success Assessment & Toolkit.
Countries where your Organization has ministries*
Place (,) between each country of ministry.
Ministry Categories*
We confirm our organization meets all 7 Membership Standards:*
- Yes
- No
http://cafo.org/about/membership-standards/
If no, please explain:

Organization Type
What area of ministry do you consider your primary ministry focus? (select one)*
What area(s) of ministry do you consider secondary expressions of ministry focus? (select all that apply)
How many children did your organization serve from January-December 2020?*
How many families did your organization serve from January-December 2020?*
What effort(s) or program(s) will be the primary focus of your organization in 2020?*
How many full-time employees do you have?*
How many part-time employees do you have?*
How many active volunteers do you have?*
Please list any state in which you currently have active foster care-related programming.*
100 words or less
Global Orphan Care Programs*
if applicable
Describe your global orphan care ministry*
100 words or less
Describe the family preservation projects and programs of your organization.*
Adoption Programs Offered*
- International Adoption
- Private Domestic Adoption
- Foster to Adopt
- N/A
Are you an adoption placement agency?*
- Yes
- No
Does your Organization have a conflict resolution policy for child placement?*
- Yes
- No
Foster Care Programs Offered*
Describe your foster care ministry*
100 words or less
Advocacy Outlet*
Other Advocacy Outlet*
How many children did your organization serve from January-December 2020?*
How many families did your organization serve from January-December 2020?*
Describe your ministry advocacy for the orphan*
100 words or less
What effort(s) or program(s) will be the primary focus of your organization in 2020?*

Why does your Organization want to partner with the Christian Alliance for Orphans?*
50 words or less
I’d like to learn more about….*
- The More Than Enough Coalition (Foster Care)
- Weekly State Foster Care Prayer Calls
- Receiving coaching on church engagement, resourcing & strategic partnerships
- Harnessing Orphan Sunday to activate my supporters
- Evidence-based practice in OVC care
- OVC Essentials Online Course for interns and staff
- The Communication Collaborative for marketing and comms staff
- Sponsoring & Exhibiting at CAFO2019
- N/A
I have read and agree to the Membership Standards*
- Yes
- No
I have read and agree to the CAFO Statement of Faith*
- Yes
- No
FOR FOSTER CARE & GLOBAL ORPHAN CARE ORGANIZATIONS: If needed, please attached a written policy that explains your commitment to meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of children you serve, helping them grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
FOR ADOPTION PLACEMENT AGENCIES: The Christian Alliance for Orphans is committed to seeing children adopted into healthy, loving families with a mature Christian faith. Please attach either: (1) A written policy stating your organization's commitment to placing children solely within healthy, Christian families; or (2) A request for a waiver to this policy, including reference to specific legal and/or regulatory requirements that necessitate exceptions to this policy.*
Attach: 990 Tax Form (pages 1, 2, 6, 7, 11)
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Attach: Reference Letter from (1) CAFO Member or ECFA Member
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100 words or less.
Attach: Signed Membership Agreement
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Attach: Signed Statement of Faith
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Attach: Logo
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Please include files for web and print.
We are using the following method to turn in requested documents*
- Email to: wiebe@cafo.org
- Mail to CAFO: 6723 Whittier Ave., Mclean, VA 22101
- All necessary documents are uploaded.
We are using the following method to pay our annual dues*
- Online
- Check Mailed to CAFO: 6723 Whittier Ave., Mclean, VA 22101
Any additional information you would like to include?
CAFO Terms of Use
- I agree to receive emails about CAFO updates and services. I agree to the CAFO Terms of Use.
- No

Download Important Documents to Complete Application

To complete your application, you’ll need to sign the CAFO Member (1) Agreement and (2) Statement of Faith and read (3) Membership Standards.

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Adoption Financial Assistance
Adoption Placement: Foster to Adopt
Adoption Placement: International
Adoption Placement: Private Domestic
Advocacy
Athletic Event Fundraisers
Aging Out Youth: Outside of U.S.
Aging Out Youth: U.S.
Anti-Trafficking
Camp Programs
Child Hosting Events
Child Sponsorships
Church-Hosted Event Collaboration
Educational and Resourcing
Family Preservation
Family Strengthening
Foster Care Focus: International
Foster Care Focus: Domestic
Incarcerated Youth
Medical Outreach
Merchandise
Mission/Vision Trips
Orphan-to-Adult Transition
Post Adoption Support
Residential Orphan Care
Self Sufficiency/Community Care
Seminar/Webinar
Special Needs Resources
Street Children
Trafficking of Orphans

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