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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
Rule Your Tech (So it Won’t Rule You)
Rule Your Tech (So it Won’t Rule You)
Rule Your Tech (So It Won’t Rule You) is for Christian leaders longing to flourish in an age of distraction, exhaustion and digital overwhelm. Short and accessible, it gives a clear, evidence-based understanding of how digital devices shape our minds, relationships and spiritual lives. It draws deeply from Scripture, neuroscience and the timeless wisdom of … Read more
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2026 Pure Religion Sunday Field Guide
2026 Pure Religion Sunday Field Guide
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
Leverage: A framework for harnessing the power of your Pure Religion Sunday event
Leverage: A framework for harnessing the power of your Pure Religion Sunday event
Rooted in the pure religion described in the book of James and invited throughout all of Scripture, Pure Religion Sunday is a day to recognize and respond to God’s heart for vulnerable children and families. Observed on the second Sunday in November or throughout the year, it encourages churches to engage deeply in adoption, foster … Read more
Tech Habits for Family Flourishing
Tech Habits for Family Flourishing
Limiting screens for your family doesn’t have to an all-or-nothing approach. Numerous stories have found that even relatively small cuts make a really noticeable difference – and these differences have lasting effects.
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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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
Sturdy Family Practices
Sturdy Family Practices
Designed to help ministry leaders more effectively support foster and adoptive families in the realities of daily life, Sturdy Family Practices translates big ideas about healing into everyday rhythms grounded in both Scripture and science. In a time when youth well-being is declining, this course provides a clear path forward, equipping ministry leaders and parents … 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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Screen Limits for Family Flourishing
Screen Limits for Family Flourishing
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
Transitioning to Adulthood from Alternative Care Infographic
Transitioning to Adulthood from Alternative Care Infographic
This infographic summarizes findings from a global study of 962 adults with lived experience in alternative care across more than 20 countries. The research explores why children enter care and what most affects their transition into adulthood. Three main themes emerged: (a) relationships and social networks, showing the importance of stable, supportive relationships and psychosocial … Read more
Cultivating Soul Care
Cultivating Soul Care
New Research on What Truly Protects Those Who Serve Vulnerable Children Join the CAFO Research Center for an in-depth look at new findings on the role of spiritual support in promoting well-being among child welfare professionals. This webinar will unpack insights from our peer-reviewed study, Organization Spiritual Support, Burnout and Well-being in Child Welfare Settings, … Read more
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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Community Mapping for Global Leaders
Community Mapping for Global Leaders
Are you ready to transform how your organization or network serves vulnerable children and families? This Community Mapping Webinar is an engaging opportunity specifically designed for NGOs, churches, and ministries outside of the US who are collaborating to bring hope and support to those in need. View this webinar for an opportunity that will empower … Read more
