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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
The More Than Enough Dashboard
The More Than Enough Dashboard
To reach more than enough for children and families in foster care, first you have to know where you are — and who’s there with you. That’s why we created the More Than Enough dashboard. It displays local, recent foster care data and statistics at the county level, wherever possible. It helps you find other … Read more
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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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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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Embed the MTE Dashboard
Embed the MTE Dashboard
To reach more than enough for children and families in foster care, first you have to know where you are — and who’s there with you. That’s why we created the More Than Enough dashboard. It displays local, recent foster care data and statistics at the county level, wherever possible. It helps you find other … 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 There is Crisis
When There is Crisis
A Handbook for Christian Foster & Adoptive Families Facing Serious Struggle. Foster and adoptive parents long for their children to experience hope in places of deep and complex pain. Yet seasons of behavioral, emotional or developmental crisis can be part of the journey — and may feel overwhelming. When There Is Crisis is a handbook … Read more
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Simple Guide to Supporting Foster & Adoptive Families
Simple Guide to Supporting Foster & Adoptive Families
This guide from the Pure Religion Project outlines how churches can effectively support foster and adoptive families through a “Wrap Around” ministry.
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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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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¿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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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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Gen Z and Mental Well-Being Webinar
Gen Z and Mental Well-Being Webinar
Practical Ideas for Christian Leaders and Parents Loving Vulnerable Children and Families Amid rising anxiety and depression, young people report being less happy and healthy, with greater struggles in purpose, character, and relationships. How can Christian parents and leaders respond – not with fear, but with wisdom and hope? This webinar, featuring Barna’s Gen Z and Mental … Read more
