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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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Until There’s More Than Enough
Until There’s More Than Enough
The words “NOT ENOUGH” are heard every day inside of our nation’s foster care system . . . Not enough resources. Not enough support. Not enough families. But it doesn’t have to be that way where you live. If you were to find and effectively collaborate with the right people, your county could go from … 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
More Than Enough Essentials
More Than Enough Essentials
The words “not enough” are heard every day inside of our nation’s foster care system: Not enough resources. Not enough support. Not enough families. But it doesn’t have to be that way where you live. You can work with others in your community to provide more than enough for children and families before, during, and beyond 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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More Than Enough Podcast
More Than Enough Podcast
The More Than Enough Podcast connects you to the people, ideas, and tools in foster care that will help your community work together to fill the biggest gaps in caring for children and families.
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Effectively Engaging Churches
Effectively Engaging Churches
The impact of your ministry is largely dependent upon your capacity to form strategic partnerships with churches. You believe the Church is the answer to the problem your organization is trying to solve, but you’re struggling to get the ear of a busy pastor, navigate through the complicated structures of various church ministry departments or … Read more
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Foster Movement Podcast
Foster Movement Podcast
The limited-series Foster Movement Podcast connects you to the voices who know the world of foster care best: former foster youth. Each episode features interviews with former foster youth and foster care leaders and advocates. With insights ranging from navigating biological family relationships to seeing beneath the surface of behaviors, the diversity and depth of … Read more
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The Foster Care Prayer Guide
The Foster Care Prayer Guide
Jonathan Edwards wrote, “There is no way that Christians, in a private capacity, can do so much to promote the works of God and advance the kingdom of God as by prayer.” The Foster Care Prayer Guide equips you with prayer requests to do just that on behalf of kids and families in your community. … Read more
Reframing Foster Care
Reframing Foster Care
Filtering Your Foster Parenting Journey Through the Lens of the Gospel Foster parents face a unique set of circumstances and experience a wide array of emotions that few can relate to. Their journey is one of equal parts beauty and brokenness, joy and heartache, excitement and exhaustion. There is no textbook on how to be … Read more
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Farmer Herman and the Flooding Barn: A story about 344 people working together, to solve a big, big, big problem
Farmer Herman and the Flooding Barn: A story about 344 people working together, to solve a big, big, big problem
Farmer Herman and the Flooding Barn is a children’s book about 344 people working together to solve a big, big, big problem. AND it’s illustrated by 344 kids, adoptive and foster parents, child welfare professionals, pastors, organizational leaders, recording artists, and authors who are all counting on the power of unity to bring hope to … Read more
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Finding your Fit in Foster Care
Finding your Fit in Foster Care
You want people in your community to make a difference in the lives of kids and families in foster care, but they aren’t exactly sure where they can make the most impact. This handy guide will help you connect them to how their gifts, personality, and experiences can make the biggest difference in foster care. … Read more
The Foster Journey: Often a Winding Road. Always a Trip.
The Foster Journey: Often a Winding Road. Always a Trip.
Whether you are making your way to foster parenting or making your way through it, we’re here to help you navigate. The Foster Journey is designed to be your companion as you consider foster care and prepare to be a great foster parent. With wisdom and humor, it walks you through both the initial decision … Read more
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Dr. Curt Thompson: Jesus Isn’t Worried About Your Kids, Parenting in an Age of Anxiety
Dr. Curt Thompson: Jesus Isn’t Worried About Your Kids, Parenting in an Age of Anxiety
On September 10 and 11, 2020 more than 2,000 gathered virtually or together in small groups around the world to experience SMALL MATTERS. Two full days of powerful simulcasts and deep dive tracks ranging from connected parenting and family issues of today, to caring for your teams in times of anxiety and leading in unstable … Read more
Hope on the Horizon: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Hope on the Horizon: Dr. Karyn Purvis
On August 20th, 2014, some of the leading thinkers in foster care gathered in Oklahoma City to share ideas and experiences that are making a difference throughout the country. The presentations and discussions from this important symposium were captured on video to be utilized as resources designed to equip a team of passionate people in … Read more
The Fostering Church Podcast
The Fostering Church Podcast
The needs in foster care can feel overwhelming at times; and so can the responses necessary to meet those needs. With so many options – from recruiting new families to supporting those caring for children, trauma training, volunteer recruitment, parenting, discipleship, personal health and more, it’s hard to know what areas of ministry to focus … Read more
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