CAFO helps to strengthen leaders and networks to care well for children and families.
No single organization or ministry can provide everything needed for vulnerable children and families to thrive in a community. The CAFO team helps support local network development to build healthy relationships, apply best practices and move toward strategic objectives together. At CAFO, we believe we’re better when we work together.
We equip and strengthen leaders
Healthy leaders and teams can work more sustainably together over the long haul.
We build and support networks
Networks accomplish far more for children and families than any single organization could on its own
We point support toward the front lines
Shared goals and outcomes help prevent competition and support unique gifts to bear.
A Place at the Table
See the impact of networks around the world as they care for children and families in this short film. (10 min)
More Network Stories
Building and Strengthening Networks Worldwide
These CAFO initiatives help catalyze network growth and development in the US and over 50 countries worldwide.
More Than Enough: Transforming foster care in all 3,142 US counties
The More Than Enough support team at CAFO strengthens and develops networks of organizations, churches and advocates to see more than enough well-supported families for every child in US foster care.
CAFO Global Network: Uniting 50+ locally-led networks worldwide
The Global Network initiative at CAFO unites and strengthens locally-led and globally-informed networks of churches and NGOs in 50+ countries working together to see every child in a loving family, embraced within a collaborative community.
The impact of working together
Stronger Leaders
In isolation from God and others, leaders can easily burn out and succumb to a sense of scarcity and competition. Connected leaders work more sustainably over the long haul, and the results of their work is marked by greater health for themselves and their teams.
Connected Systems
No single organization or ministry can provide every service needed for vulnerable children and families to thrive. When churches and organizations see the bigger picture of what is available and where gaps exist, they can more strategically and effectively meet the needs of children and families where they live.
Shared Information
Over the last two decades, the work of the CAFO community has become increasingly innovative and effective. From programming to technology, when organizations and communities work together, they don’t need to reinvent the wheel — they can learn from one another and improve on what’s already working well.
It takes all of Us
We're better when we work together.
Nonprofit Leaders
You provide essential services and leadership that help communities work together so children and families can access the care they need.
Church Leaders
You mobilize people and resources to support children and families, moving toward difficult circumstances and wrapping around families in need.
Global Leaders
You help build critical systems of support and care for children and families, ensuring they have access to the best resources and achieve greater outcomes.
Parents & Families
You offer the day-to-day care and stability children need to thrive, supported by a broader community working alongside you.
Advocates
You help identify needs, raise awareness and influence change so communities can respond more effectively to children and families.
Givers
You make this work possible by investing in networks that strengthen leaders, connect communities and expand care for children and families.
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Learn
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