Resource Library

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

Orphan Sunday, Stand Sunday and now – Pure Religion Sunday – are all opportunities for churches to set aside the second Sunday in November to recognize God’s heart for the orphaned and vulnerable and to respond in a variety of ways. This guide is structured around three primary areas of focus for effectively leveraging the … Read more

Screen Limits for Family Flourishing offers a biblically grounded, research-informed guide to help parents set wise screen limits. This booklet helps you move from simply managing screens to intentionally shaping technology’s role in your home around what matters most for your children’s health and growth: attention, self-control, relational closeness, real-life experiences and freedom from the … Read more

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

¡Esta guía pretende ser un primer paso en la planificación y preparación de tus eventos de Domingo de Religión Pura! Aquí encontrarás recursos, historias, ideas prácticas y un ejemplo de un planificación que te ayudará a prepararte para los meses siguientes y más allá. Usa cualquiera de las ideas de esta guía y siente completa … Read more

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

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

Las Escrituras y la ciencia son claras: los niños se desarrollan mejor en familias. Sin embargo, para quienes están en las trincheras del cuidado de niños vulnerables en comunidades con pocos recursos, esto puede parecer un sueño idealista. Pero en todo el mundo, los programas de acogida residencial están reconociendo desde hace poco la importancia de … Read more

Preaching, teaching or speaking on God’s heart for the vulnerable is a high and holy calling with eternal significance. Whether you’re preaching from the pulpit, leading a class or facilitating a small group discussion in your living room, use the key themes and principles in this minibook to help you make the most of the … Read more

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

This document highlights conversations from virtual Collaborate: Community Mapping. Leaders living and serving around the world shared their perspectives on Community Mapping.

This document highlights conversations from virtual Collaborate: The Legacy of Leadership. Leaders living and serving around the world shared their perspectives on Biblical mentorship.

Thought Leadership from Collaborate: Practical Elements of Fundraising. This resource highlights conversations and input from leaders living and serving around the world in regard to fundraising in their local contexts.

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

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