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2026 Pure Religion Sunday Field Guide
2026 Pure Religion Sunday Field Guide
For more than 20 years, churches all around the world have rallied together each year – on the second Sunday in November – to draw attention to God’s heart for orphaned and vulnerable children and families and to invite their own local congregations to respond in deep and meaningful ways. Through the power of this … Read more
CAFO2025 Full Conference Audio Download
CAFO2025 Full Conference Audio Download
Now available! Purchase the audio recordings from the General Sessions and Instructional workshops from the CAFO2025 conference in Houston, TX to enjoy at your own pace. This year’s CAFO2025 theme is “DISTINCT: Different from the World, for the World. Of this we can be sure: what our world needs most is not just more of … Read more
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Using AI Wisely and Well: Guidelines for the CAFO Community
Using AI Wisely and Well: Guidelines for the CAFO Community
Developed by a working group of leaders in the CAFO community, this booklet serves as some foundational guidance for ethical and effective use of AI tools in child and family-serving organizations. Rooted in both Scripture and child protection principles, it unpacks four key areas related to AI use in organizations including: The resource also includes … Read more
Making the Pitch
Making the Pitch
Your passion to see your community reach more than enough for children and families in foster care runs deep. But when you have the opportunity to communicate that passion and invite others to join you, sometimes you feel a bit overwhelmed—or like you aren’t quite connecting with your audience. Whether you are a former foster … Read more
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The More Than Enough Vision Starter Guide
The More Than Enough Vision Starter Guide
You care deeply about serving children and families in foster care, but mobilizing others can feel overwhelming. Get started with a guide to help you communicate a vision of more than enough where you live. In this guide, discover resources to help rally your community around a vision of more than enough for children and … Read more
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When Communities Collaborate
When Communities Collaborate
What can happen when communities collaborate? Watch what foster care collaborators across the US had to say—and then share the films where you live with your logo and URL! The five- and one-minute films show how people working together can provide more than enough for children and families in foster care. You can get the films and start … Read more
2024 Community Insights Survey
2024 Community Insights Survey
For 20 years, we’ve seen God’s faithfulness growing and deepening the CAFO community. From the first 29 leaders who pledged to “leave logos and egos at the door” to the tremendous initiatives owned together by this entire community today, we rejoice in all that God has done and continues to do! Looking to the next … Read more
2026-2027 CAFO Student Fellowship
2026-2027 CAFO Student Fellowship
As a CAFO Student Fellow, you will have the unique opportunity to learn, grow and explore your calling with other students and professionals who share your heart to care for the most vulnerable.
Telling Your Story
Telling Your Story
You have a story of why you are passionate about foster care—and you want to tell it in a compelling and respectful way. But from figuring out what’s appropriate to share to figuring out what to cut when you don’t have much time, telling your story can be challenging. Enroll in Telling Your Story, a … Read more
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Mobilization Resources for Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Mobilization Resources for Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Inspired by the incredible true story, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a movement of compassion in their small East Texas church to care for children who needed foster or adoptive families, leading the charge to prove that faith, community and perseverance have the power … Read more
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Engaging Retirees: Building an Everyone Can Do Something Culture in Your Church
Engaging Retirees: Building an Everyone Can Do Something Culture in Your Church
CAFO’s Pure Religion Project, in partnership with Retirement Reformation facilitated an insightful and practical webinar tailored for church ministry leaders and organizational leaders working to serve and support the faith community. In particular, the focus of this webinar is on how church-based ministries can significantly benefit from the wealth of experience, resources, and capacities that … Read more
CAFO2026 Digital Media Share Kit
CAFO2026 Digital Media Share Kit
The CAFO2026 Summit gathers foster and adoptive parents, orphan advocates, students, pastors and leaders to inspire and equip God’s people to effectively live out their calling to care for vulnerable children and families. Find words, phrases, photos and information to share about the CAFO2026 Summit with your network.
CAFO2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
CAFO2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Ways to contribute for kingdom impact Your sponsorship makes CAFO2026 possible – strengthening U.S. church teams, equipping leaders from developing nations, refreshing parents, connecting and training advocates and organization staff, and much more.
2024 Organization Membership
2024 Organization Membership
Membership in CAFO not only benefits your organization – it’s also a chance to grow and guide a movement together. In 2024 there are many ways to be an active part of this community! Discover news ways your organization can get involved, build your team, lend your expertise and find community. As a CAFO member, … Read more
2023 CAFO Impact Report & Prospectus
2023 CAFO Impact Report & Prospectus
CAFO unites a growing movement in shared initiatives to inspire and equip God’s people to care effectively for vulnerable children and families, rooted always in Christian discipleship and the life of the local church. We celebrate what God has done in 2023 and want to invite you to participate in some of the most strategic … Read more
