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CAFO2023 Full Conference Download
CAFO2023 Full Conference Download
UNHURRIED: LIVING WITH THE LONG VIEWThe fruit of our labor often feels so small and incomplete, even as fresh needs rise before us every day. A deep sense of urgency can dominate us daily. Jesus faced all that we face and more, yet he never ever seemed hurried. He lived always with the long view … Read more
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Human Health & Gifts of the Christian Life
Human Health & Gifts of the Christian Life
Measures of mental health have dropped sharply in Western nations over the past decade, especially among youth. This era is marked by dis-integration, felt from the level of the individual soul to age-old institutions to the level of national and global affairs. Amid such fracturing, very ordinary Christian practices offer extraordinary gifts. They are graces — both … Read more
Current Trauma Research: A Collaborative Review
Current Trauma Research: A Collaborative Review
For those interested in current developments in trauma-related research and how it may intersect with their day-to-day work, the CAFO Institute for Family-Centered Healing & Health has created this collaborative review working document of current trauma research. Trauma-informed care is an emerging and dynamic field. It is rich in opportunity for fresh exploration, discovery, application … Read more
Attachment After Adversity: Building Resilience Through Relationship
Attachment After Adversity: Building Resilience Through Relationship
No matter a child’s history, there is always hope for improving well-being through positive, supportive relationships. Using research on adversity and attachment, this book examines what a history of adversity might look like, how it shapes a child’s expectations for what a relationship is, and how long-term nurture can successfully carry that child into adulthood.
Family Institute Overview
Family Institute Overview
The Institute for Family-Centered Healing & Health will address the deeply-felt needs of foster and adoptive parents to nurture the healing and health of their children, rooted in Scripture and the best available research.
Family Strengthening
Family Strengthening
Most parents desire to care well for their children, but some are trying to accomplish that task with very minimal support, making it difficult to succeed. Family strengthening is a way for us to support these parents, show them that we believe in their ability, and empower them to raise their children to adulthood. In … Read more
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The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Healthy Eating
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Healthy Eating
Nutrition and mental health interact intimately. Across the lifespan, the developing human brain is profoundly impacted by what we eat. This resource provides research-based steps you can take that really make a difference in physical, mental and emotional health as it relates to healthy eating habits.
April 2023 Virtual Collaborate: Family Strengthening
April 2023 Virtual Collaborate: Family Strengthening
During this key topic presentations on Family Strengthening, invited speakers cover best practices or key points through lecture/presentation, panel discussions, or live interviews. Audience interaction occurs through polls, chat, and Q&A. In this recorded presentation, we explore best practices for family strengthening across cultures. We consider what it looks like to implement family strengthening principles … Read more
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Caring for Caregivers: A Critical Component of Improving Childhood Wellbeing Webinar
Caring for Caregivers: A Critical Component of Improving Childhood Wellbeing Webinar
Improving a caregiver’s health can critically improve the wellbeing of the children in their care. Learn about the importance of self-care in an effort to serve those in your care through this presentation by Jayne Schooler.
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Being Physically Active
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Being Physically Active
God designed us so that we grow and come alive as integrated beings – mind, body and spirit. As we engage the body in vigorous activity or even gentle movement, our mind, our emotions, and our spirit are more alert, more agile, and more well-off. This resource includes some sensible, easy ways to increase physical … Read more
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Getting Good Sleep
The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health: Getting Good Sleep
The Scripture communicates that sleep is a gift from God, which we are invited to receive as part of a trusting relationship with God. We sleep knowing God doesn’t. This resource provides practical steps for how we can improve our sleep and help our children improve theirs.
Helping Children with Disabilities Thrive
Helping Children with Disabilities Thrive
Caring for children with disabilities and loving them well requires patience and compassion. Often, decisions do not come quickly or easily; there are endless hours of research, networking and seeking out resources to best serve the child and family as a whole. This booklet is designed to support parents, caregivers, and professionals serving children with … Read more
Fortalecimiento Familiar en el Bienestar Infantil Global
Fortalecimiento Familiar en el Bienestar Infantil Global
Sabemos por las investigaciones que los niños se desarrollan mejor en familia. Sin embargo, también sabemos que no todas las familias presentan un entorno saludable para los niños. A menudo, las situaciones insalubres se deben a factores que escapan al control de la familia, como la inestabilidad política, la enfermedad o la pobreza generacional. Pero … Read more
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Developing Social Work Capacity in Low-Resource Environments
Developing Social Work Capacity in Low-Resource Environments
This webinar explores the role of para professionals in the social service workforce. How can your organization optimize the various backgrounds and talents of the employees and volunteers to effectively serve the children and families in your care?
Needs in an era of COVID-19
Needs in an era of COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments chose to mandate the rapid and unprepared return of children in residential care to families. On average, they had about two weeks to prepare the children and families for reunification. This infographic presents findings on the self-reported needs of families who experienced rapid return as a result of government … Read more
Manejo de Caso para el Bienestar Infantil
Manejo de Caso para el Bienestar Infantil
Cuando trabajamos con niños y familias vulnerables, estamos constantemente rodeados de necesidades. Tenemos grandes sueños de hacer una gran diferencia. Dado que consideramos los recursos limitados a los que tenemos acceso para satisfacer estas necesidades, puede ser tentador tratar de hacer el proceso tan eficiente como sea posible. Si solo creamos un paquete de servicios, … Read more
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