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Transitioning to Adulthood from Alternative Care Infographic
Transitioning to Adulthood from Alternative Care Infographic
This infographic summarizes findings from a global study of 962 adults with lived experience in alternative care across more than 20 countries. The research explores why children enter care and what most affects their transition into adulthood. Three main themes emerged: (a) relationships and social networks, showing the importance of stable, supportive relationships and psychosocial … Read more
Cultivating Soul Care
Cultivating Soul Care
New Research on What Truly Protects Those Who Serve Vulnerable Children Join the CAFO Research Center for an in-depth look at new findings on the role of spiritual support in promoting well-being among child welfare professionals. This webinar will unpack insights from our peer-reviewed study, Organization Spiritual Support, Burnout and Well-being in Child Welfare Settings, … Read more
Research Symposium at CAFO2025
Research Symposium at CAFO2025
The Research Symposium at CAFO2025 brought together scholars, practitioners and leaders to explore what fosters resilience, belonging and long-term well-being for children and families. The videos in this showcase highlight five featured talks on the topic of resilience, each filled with evidence-based practices to help you foster meaningful change in the lives of children who … Read more
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How Spiritual Support at Work Can Prevent Burnout and Improve Well-Being
How Spiritual Support at Work Can Prevent Burnout and Improve Well-Being
This infographic is based on a study published by Nicole Gilbertson Wilke, Jedd Medefind, and Amanda Hiles Howard. The study examined how organizations’ faith identity, perceived organizational support for spiritual practices, and perceived ability to implement those practices predict well-being and professional quality of life among child welfare professionals. A total of 262 professionals working … Read more
Cómo avanzan los programas hacia soluciones familiares
Cómo avanzan los programas hacia soluciones familiares
Las Escrituras y la ciencia son claras: los niños se desarrollan mejor en familia. Sin embargo, para quienes están en las trincheras del cuidado de niños vulnerables en comunidades con pocos recursos, esto puede parecer un sueño idealista, algo que sólo es posible en otros lugares. Pero en todo el mundo, los programas de acogida … Read more
Learning from the Field
Learning from the Field
Three organizations, three countries, three different experiences of moving toward family solutions for vulnerable children. Join us for a one-hour webinar to hear the unexpected challenges and small victories that led to meaningful change as this cohort of organizations worked toward connecting children with families in communities around the world. Their experiences show that the … Read more
How Programs are Moving Toward Family Solutions
How Programs are Moving Toward Family Solutions
Scripture and science are clear: children do best in families. However, for those in the trenches of caring for vulnerable children in low-resource communities, this can seem like an idealistic dream. But around the world, residential programs are freshly recognizing the importance of family for children and are transitioning their care models to family-based solutions. … Read more
Por qué los niños necesitan familias
Por qué los niños necesitan familias
Las Escrituras y la ciencia son claras: los niños se desarrollan mejor en familias. Sin embargo, para quienes están en las trincheras del cuidado de niños vulnerables en comunidades con pocos recursos, esto puede parecer un sueño idealista. Pero en todo el mundo, los programas de acogida residencial están reconociendo desde hace poco la importancia de … Read more
Complete Care Perspectives: Part 1
Complete Care Perspectives: Part 1
Complete Care Perspectives: Global Insights on Child Separation and Its Lasting ImpactPart 1 – Why Are Children in Care? Insights from a Multinational Study Our multinational study of over 1,000 adults with childhood care experiences revealed that more than 80% had at least one living biological parent while in care, demonstrating that family separation is … Read more
¿Por qué los niños están en cuidado alternativo?
¿Por qué los niños están en cuidado alternativo?
Esta infografía comparte los aspectos más destacados de un estudio que analiza las complejas y a menudo incomprendidas razones por las que millones de niños de todo el mundo viven en cuidado alternativo, como acogimiento residencial acogimiento temporal y acogimiento familiar.
Why Are Children in Alternative Care?
Why Are Children in Alternative Care?
This infographic shares the highlights of a study looking at the complex and often misunderstood reasons why millions of children worldwide live in alternative care settings such as residential, foster, and kinship care. Read the CAFO blog post to view further insights on the study: https://cafo.org/2025/06/25/why-are-children-in-care-a-global-perspective-and-the-hidden-reality-of-alternative-care/ Read the full research here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cfs.13315
What does “transitioning to family care” mean?
What does “transitioning to family care” mean?
Scripture and science are clear: children do best in families. However, for those in the trenches of caring for vulnerable children in low-resource communities, this can seem like an idealistic dream. But around the world, residential programs are freshly recognizing the importance of family for children and are transitioning their care models to family-based solutions. … Read more
Sabios en Misión: Las Escrituras, La Ciencia Y El Servicio a Los Más Vulnerables del Mundo
Sabios en Misión: Las Escrituras, La Ciencia Y El Servicio a Los Más Vulnerables del Mundo
Usted quiere comprometerse con la obra que Dios está haciendo en el mundo. Queremos ayudarle a hacerlo con excelencia cuando se trata de atender a niños y familias vulnerables. Sabios en Misión recoge las mejores prácticas y principios actuales para ofrecerle claridad y confianza a la hora de dar el siguiente paso en su estrategia … Read more
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Giving Children the Gift of Resilience, Part 1 – Understanding Protective Factors: The Building Blocks of Resilience
Giving Children the Gift of Resilience, Part 1 – Understanding Protective Factors: The Building Blocks of Resilience
Protective factors play a significant role in protecting children from the negative impacts of adverse experiences. The better we understand what protective factors are and how they function as building blocks of resilience, the better we can care for children who have experienced adversity. Join Drs. Nicole Wilke and Mandy Howard to explore this topic … Read more
