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Technology, Children & Family Flourishing
Technology, Children & Family Flourishing
Technology is now woven into nearly every part of childhood, family life and ministry. It can open doors for learning, connection and opportunity, but it can also shape attention, relationships, sleep, emotional health and spiritual formation in ways caring adults are called to guide with wisdom. In this CAFO webinar, Jedd Medefind, Rachel Medefind and … Read more
CAFO2026 Student Flyer
CAFO2026 Student Flyer
Our annual conference is in Atlanta, GA this year! The CAFO Summit provides opportunities unlike any other for students preparing for a career in social work, cross-cultural ministry, or non-profit leadership to engage with other students and leaders and learn together about serving vulnerable children and families. CAFO provides a highly discounted registration fee and … 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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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
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
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
Gen Z Mental Health & Well-Being: A Faith-Based Response to a Generation Under Pressure
Gen Z Mental Health & Well-Being: A Faith-Based Response to a Generation Under Pressure
Gen Z Mental Health & Well-Being: A Faith-Based Response to a Generation Under Pressure is a vital resource for those serving Gen Z, including foster and adoptive families and those working with vulnerable youth. Grounded in scientific research and biblical truth, this Barna report offers practical strategies for supporting young people facing anxiety, loneliness and identity … Read more
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Cómo el Apoyo Espiritual en el Trabajo Puede Prevenir el Agotamiento y Mejorar el Bienestar de los Trabajadores que se Dedican al Bienestar Infantil
Cómo el Apoyo Espiritual en el Trabajo Puede Prevenir el Agotamiento y Mejorar el Bienestar de los Trabajadores que se Dedican al Bienestar Infantil
Esta infografía se basa en un estudio publicado por Nicole Gilbertson Wilke, Jedd Medefind y Amanda Hiles Howard. El estudio examinó cómo la identidad religiosa de las organizaciones, el apoyo percibido por parte de estas a las prácticas espirituales y la capacidad percibida para implementar dichas prácticas predicen el bienestar y la calidad de vida … Read more
El Papel de Los Factores de Protección y La Resiliencia
El Papel de Los Factores de Protección y La Resiliencia
Esta infografía comparte los aspectos más destacados de un estudio que analiza el papel que desempeñan los factores de protección en la amortiguación de las adversidades tempranas, lo que puede ayudarnos a promover mejores resultados en los niños a pesar de experiencias infantiles difíciles.
The Role of Protective Factors & Resilience
The Role of Protective Factors & Resilience
This infographic shares the highlights of a study looking at the role protective factors play in buffering early adversity which can help us promote better outcomes in children despite difficult childhood experiences. For a broader look at how these factors support resilience in children after adversity, explore CAFO’s Resilience Key Concept.
Estabilidad de la Colocación y Apoyo Familiar después de una Reintegración Repentina bajo Mandato del Gobierno: Un Seguimiento de Dos Años
Estabilidad de la Colocación y Apoyo Familiar después de una Reintegración Repentina bajo Mandato del Gobierno: Un Seguimiento de Dos Años
La pandemia del COVID-19 provocó que los niños fueran reintegrados repentinamente dell cuidado residencial a entornos familiares por mandato del gobierno debido a las preocupaciones sobre el distanciamiento social. Este estudio examina los resultados complejos dos años después de esta reintegración repentina, enfatizando la importancia de los servicios de apoyo continuos para la estabilidad familiar … Read more
