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What If There Was More Than Enough?
The words "not enough" are heard every day inside our nation's foster care system. Not enough resources. Not enough families. Not enough support. Unfortunately, this system overflowing with "not enough" does not lack children—each one with unique needs. A brief snapshot of foster care in the U.S. makes…
Orphan Sunday Is Coming November 8!
On Sunday, November 8, thousands of men and women across the globe will observe Orphan Sunday, and we want you to join us! We are rallying individuals and churches worldwide—in partnership with Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)—to be the light for children in need around the world. As you…
Small Matters: 9 Powerful Quotes
Small matters: little things can (re)make a life. Small matters was the theme for the CAFO2020 Summit that was held last week. And like so many other events in our lives this year, the Summit looked very different than usual. Typically, over 2000 people from 100+ nations gather in…
Join Us! Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit
You are invited to an exciting online summit. On Thursday–Friday, September 10–11, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates—like you—will gather online for the 2020 Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit. If you want to connect with like-minded advocates, this online summit is for you. The…
Is America the Answer to the Orphan Crisis?
Every day, an estimated 5,700 children become orphaned around the world. According to UNICEF, this happens because of war, natural disaster, poverty, disease, stigma, and medical need. Here in the United States—while we don't have traditional orphanages—the number of children in foster care continues to increase. In 2012,…
7 Powerful Quotes from CAFO2019
CAFO2019 Summit just ended in Louisville, KY. Over 2000 people from 100 nations gathered in 1 place for 1 reason: to glorify God by learning better how to love and reach children and families in need. And whether or not you were able to attend, we want you…
Win a Trip to CAFO2019 Summit!
Join us for CAFO2019 Summit! Next month, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates will meet in Louisville, KY, on May 8-10, for the 2019 Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit. We want YOU to be able to attend, so we're giving you the chance. Keep…
Our Motivation for Social Justice in 7 Quotes
Why we do something is as important as what we do. . #1 "The Great Commission was clearly and definitively not a call to sit back and stay silent in a world of sin, evil, and suffering. From the very beginning, Christ designed for His disciples to run…
Exciting Resources for Orphan Sunday
Orphan Sunday is coming—the day Christians around the globe will stand together for the orphan—and since you have a heart for fatherless and vulnerable children, you are invited and encouraged to get involved. Take a look. November 11, 2018: One day. One voice. One purpose. Orphan Sunday is…
World Day Against Child Labour
Students in Haiti enjoy some downtime together. The United Nations has declared June 12 to be World Day Against Child Labour. Who's affected? Why does it matter? What should we do? Who's affected? An estimated 152 million children around the world aged 5 to 14 work for…