CAFO2026 Program

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SEPTEMBER 23 - 25, 2026

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About

CAFO unites a growing movement in shared initiatives to inspire and equip God’s people to care effectively for vulnerable children and families, rooted always in Christian discipleship and the life of the local church.

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Connecting research with best practices

Uniting global networks to work better, together

Transforming foster care in every US county

The Center on Applied Research and Best Practices for Children and Families helps Christian organizations apply the best available knowledge in their work to see better care and outcomes for children and families worldwide.

The Global Network initiative unites and strengthens more than 50 locally-led and globally-informed networks of churches, NGOs and agencies working together to see every child in a loving family, embraced within a collaborative community.

More Than Enough, CAFO’s US foster care initiative, supports a community of churches, organizations and advocates working toward a shared vision of more than enough for children and families before, during and beyond foster care.

Together

we work to see the people of God overflowing with

the love of God, so that every orphaned and vulnerable child will experience God’s unfailing love in a thriving family.

Inspiring a holy and helpful vision for the Church

Helping Christian families nurture healing and health

The Pure Religion Project, CAFO’s church ministry initiative, aims to inspire and equip God’s people to live out the “pure religion” — described in the book of James and invited throughout Scripture — through resources, supportive community and ongoing connection and coaching.

The Institute for FamilyCentered Healing and Health equips foster and adoptive parents — and the ministries that serve them — with family practices grounded in Scripture and science, helping them experience steady growth as healing slowly takes root in their children’s lives.

Guiding new approaches in fundraising Development & Discipleship expands Christian adoption, foster care and orphan care worldwide by helping childserving ministries build more effective fundraising programs grounded in the theology of God’s abundance.

Thank you CAFO Champions!

Your gift to CAFO helps fuel CAFO initiatives to grow and guide the movement toward even more effective care for children and families.

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table of contents 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8 CAMPUS & EXHIBITOR MAPS 9 CAFO2026 APP 12 WEDNESDAY: Workshops, Coaching Rooms & Connections 13 SOUL CARE 16 THURSDAY: Workshops, Coaching Rooms & Connections 21 GATHER HOUR 24 CEU & HAGUE ELIGIBILITY 28 FRIDAY: Workshops, Coaching Rooms & Connections 30 SPECIAL FEATURES 32 MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS 34 CAFO MEMBER ORGANIZATION OPPORTUNITIES 35 SPONSOR GIVEAWAYS 50 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS: Booth locations 57 WE ARE CAFO 58 REFLECTION

new here? Stop by Wednesday afternoon between 2:15pm – 2:45pm at Lakeside to meet other first-time attendees, ask questions and enjoy some cookies.

Seasoned members of the CAFO family will be there to welcome you, answer questions and help you get oriented!

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DEAR FRIEND & FELLOW APPRENTICE TO JESUS, Look around you! What a joy to be surrounded by so many kindred spirits — dear brothers and sisters, devoted to Jesus Christ and to faithful service in His name.

Each of us comes with needs. Each comes also with gifts. God will feed His people through His people, renewing and strengthening us in ways we didn’t even know to ask for.

Our theme is “LESS. Fewer Branches, Better Fruit.”

Overgrown vines cry out for pruning. The best fruit will come no other way. This is God’s work first. But He invites us to join Him in it. We seek His wisdom and fresh clarity, discerning where to cut and rechannel finite resources to their very best use.

Though sometimes it feels costly, this is no loss. It is strategic reduction for the sake of future abundance.

Together, we seek the rich yield that comes only with fewer branches: sweeter life in God … greater calm and gladness in our hearts … and ultimately, a fuller harvest of fruit that will last in the lives of those we love and serve as well!

JEDD MEDEFIND President, Christian Alliance for Orphans

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SC H E DULE O F EVEN TS

wednesday

[ S E P TEMBER 2 3 ]

PRE-SUMMIT SESSIONS [registration required] 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Collaborate: A Global Network Forum

LAKESIDE

Sponsored by BEB Global & Multitude Languages

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Bonus Sessions 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

CHECK-IN & EXHIBIT FAIR Grab attendee goodies, free coffee and delicious peach pies at the North Entrance (first come, first served). Then make your way to the Exhibit Hall to say hello to our sponsors! Welcome to CAFO2026!

BEGINS!

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

WORSHIP CENTER

Join general sessions 15-min early to enjoy inspiring videos and updates of children served worldwide.

Zawadi Morrow, Worship Jedd Medefind, CAFO President Following this session, the prayer team will be ready to pray with you up front. Look for the green lanyards!

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM

WORKSHOPS, COACHING ROOMS & CONNECTIONS Including a special musical experience with Mark Schultz.

See PG 12 and use the CAFO2026 App to view descriptions and session categories and build your schedule. Visit our exhibitors, join a meet-up, browse the CAFO Bookstore or rest & refuel.

Download the App:

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

DINNER BREAK

Stay on site to enjoy a taste of Atlanta from local food trucks (PG 30) or enjoy nearby restaurants.

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

GENERAL SESSION

WORSHIP CENTER

Join general sessions 15-min early to enjoy inspiring videos and updates of children served worldwide.

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Kelly M. Kapic, Author & Speaker

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(GUEST WI-FI | PASSWORD: GoFBA123)

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Alina Druță, President, ACMO Lecrae, Artist, Author & Podcaster The prayer team is ready to pray with you in the back of the Worship Center during the closing special performance. Look for the green lanyards!

SPANISH INTERPRETATION Available for all general sessions via Zoom, visit the CAFO Help Desk in the main lobby for more information. #CAFO2026

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thursday

[ S EPTEM B ER 24 ]

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

See PG 16 and use the CAFO2026 App to view descriptions and

See PG 25 and use the CAFO2026 App to view descriptions and

session categories and build your schedule. Visit our exhibitors, join

session categories and build your schedule. Visit our exhibitors, join

a meet-up, browse the CAFO Bookstore or rest & refuel.

a meet-up, browse the CAFO Bookstore or rest & refuel.

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

WORKSHOPS, COACHING ROOMS & CONNECTIONS

WORKSHOPS, COACHING ROOMS & CONNECTIONS

See PG 17 and use the CAFO2026 App to view descriptions and session categories and build your schedule. Visit our exhibitors, join a meet-up, browse the CAFO Bookstore or rest & refuel.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

GENERAL SESSION

WORSHIP CENTER

Join general sessions 15-min early to enjoy inspiring videos and updates of children served worldwide.

Génesis Miranda Longo, Industry Leader & Adoptive Mom Global Network Panel Conversation Curt Thompson, MD, Author & Psychiatrist Following this session, the prayer team will be ready to pray with you up front. Look for the green lanyards!

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

LUNCH

WORKSHOPS, COACHING ROOMS & CONNECTIONS

DINNER BREAK

Stay on site to enjoy a taste of Atlanta from local food trucks (PG 30) or enjoy nearby restaurants.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

GENERAL SESSION

WORSHIP CENTER

Join general sessions 15-min early to enjoy inspiring videos and updates of children served worldwide.

Trent Taylor, Advocate, Author & Speaker Katherine Wolf, Survivor & Advocate Worship by Shane & Shane The prayer team is ready to pray with you in the back of the Worship Center during the closing worship. Look for the green lanyards!

friday

[ SEP TEMBER 2 5 ]

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

See map for pickup locations. (PGS 8 & 9)

WORKSHOPS, COACHING ROOMS & CONNECTIONS

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM

session categories and build your schedule. Visit our exhibitors, join

Pick up your lunch and enjoy seating throughout the campus.

WORKSHOPS, COACHING ROOMS & CONNECTIONS

See PG 20 and use the CAFO2026 App to view descriptions and

See PG 28 and use the CAFO2026 App to view descriptions and a meet-up, browse the CAFO Bookstore or rest & refuel.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

a meet-up, browse the CAFO Bookstore or rest & refuel.

WORKSHOPS, COACHING ROOMS & CONNECTIONS

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

session categories and build your schedule. Visit our exhibitors, join

session categories and build your schedule. Visit our exhibitors, join

GATHER HOUR

See PG 29 and use the CAFO2026 App to view descriptions and a meet-up, browse the CAFO Bookstore or rest & refuel.

Find your people in one of these gatherings on PG 21! Or, use the meet-up board near the Help Desk to post your own gathering (include place & time).

11:00 AM - 12:45 PM

GENERAL SESSION

WORSHIP CENTER

Join general sessions 15-min early to enjoy inspiring videos and updates of children served worldwide.

ENERGY BREAK Cool off and recharge during the Gather Hour with a popsicle in the Exhibit Hall. Then, find your people and enjoy some time together!

Annika Marek-Barta, Foster Care & Adoption Advocate Jason Paredes, Pastor Prayer for the Nations

Please no food or drinks in the Worship Center.

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C A M PU S & E XH I B I TO R MAP S

MAIN LEVEL

CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION

PRESENTER HUB

RESTROOM ELEVATORS LUNCH PICK UP HELP DESK COFFEE STATIONS BOOKSTORE

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCES

MEET & GREET STOP, SMILE, SIGN BRICK BAR 8

FOOD TRUCKS

Available for Dinner Wednesday & Thursday

schedule connect & play

LOWER LEVEL

DOWNLOAD THE CAFO2026 APP TO: • Create your schedule • View session descriptions & categories

UPPER LEVEL

• Get to know your session leaders and exhibitors

MEZZANINE

• Connect with other attendees • Win prizes!

EXHIBIT HALL & BOOKSTORE WINSHAPE STUDIO

STUDENT FELLOWSHIP

GOOGLE PLAY

LOUDER MARKETING HUB

APP STORE

MEET & GREET

When downloading, use the same email HELP TREE

you registered with for the conference.

(GUEST WI-FI | PASSWORD: GoFBA123)

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BETTER TOGETHER WORKSHOPS

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS Alone: Anxiety and the Absence of Presence *†

GYM

Caring for Children Starts with Caring for Parents: Building Empathy and Awareness

2630

Laura Galt, Safe Families for Children

Curt Thompson, Being Known LLC

Beyond Knowledge: Parents Becoming Skilled Healers Through Coaching Support †

Economic Strengthening and Support for Emerging Adults Aging out of Care

2440

Shay Bassett, The Chalmers Center at Covenant College

Empowering Youth-Led Families

2610

Gaston Warner, Zoe Empowers

Launching a Wraparound Care Ministry in Your Church

1621

Less Alone: Relational Design for Ministry Effectiveness

Lesli Reece, ConnectionPlus, Inc.; Angela Roberson, ConnectionPlus, Inc.; Bethany Hall, ConnectionPlus, Inc.; Meredith Hall, ConnectionPlus, Inc.; Christen Cope, Parent | Coaching Client

STUDENT CAFE

Network Leadership: The Delicate Balance of Listening and Leading

1614

Phil Green, Viva

Tech for Good: Smart Tools to Better Serve Vulnerable Children

2650

David Hennessey, CAFO; Frank Garrott, Both Ends Believing; Adrien Lewis, CarePortal; Travis Hesson, Back2Back Ministries

What Helped, What Hurt: An Adoptee Panel†

KIDS THEATER

Jerry Haag, One More Child; Jodi Domangue, One More Child; Rhonda Barlow, First Baptist Atlanta; Anthony George, First Baptist Atlanta

Less for the Sake of More: How Mission Clarity Creates Fruitful Partnerships

COACHING ROOMS

2655

Overcoming the Five Main Frictions that Keep People (and Churches) From Engaging

2420

Jason Johnson, CAFO

Overcoming: What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience *

1530 [KIDS 19]

Parenting with Kind Authority *†

LAKESIDE

Rachel Medefind, CAFO

The Courage to Cut: Strategic Pruning for Lasting Impact

2640

Greg Harris, Counteract International & Dave Dunlevy, Counteract International

Faithful, Not Fried: How to Create Healthy Rhythms for Global Leaders

2451

Leadership and Life Transitions (CAFO Member Organizations Only)

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Leading from Overflow, Not Empty

2452

Eric Porter, Backyard Orphans

2410

HERITAGE HALL

Tera Melber, Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina & Isaac Melber, Adult Adoptee

Tricia Collins, Child Bridge & Trent Taylor, Watch Me Rise

Hague Eligible Session

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2620

Ann Maura Hinton, Lifeline Children's Services

Greg Buzek, IHL Consulting Group

When the Odds Say No: Hope-Driven Tools for Teens from Hard Places *†

Talk Early, Talk Often: How to Have God-Honoring Conversations about Healthy Sexuality

2657

Angela Mains, Lifeline Children's Services

The Blueprint: Coaching Dads Through the Five Protective Factors

2453

Dave Frett, Five18 Family Services

2430

EXPERIENCE Standing in the Gap: Finding Purpose in the Gifts You Carry (Musical Experience)

WAREHOUSE

Mark Schultz, Christian Recording Artist and Songwriter

MEET UPS

SCAN ME!

5:30 PM

Hephzibah62:4 Connection Dinner

WHICH SESSION IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Check out session categories and descriptions in the CAFO2026 App or online.

2454

Riley Green III, WinShape Homes

Navigating IEPs and 504 Plans

What Every Non-Profit Leader Needs to Know About AI

* CEU Eligible Session

Small group, personalized coaching. Limited seating available. Reserve your spot by picking up one ticket per person, per coaching room at the CAFO Help Desk. Please only take a ticket if you plan to attend.

Onésimo Féliz, CAFO

Nicole Wilke, CAFO

What Held Us: How Daily Scripture Shaped an Adoptive Home †

1610

Tabitha Kapic, The Chalmers Center at Covenant College

Trisha White Priebe, Lifesong for Orphans; Erin Fletcher, Gospel-Centered Adoption; Kara Capps, Show Hope; Zawadi Morrow, CAFO

Cindy Finley, RiverCross & Bryan Gouge, Compassion International

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4:15 PM

SEPTEMBER 23

2410

All Wesleyan staff, leaders and church attendees are welcome.

More Than Enough Community Reunion

FAITH HALL

Reservations required and entry is by access bracelet.

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PRAYER & PRUNING

CHAPEL

SO UL C ARE

There's so much to experience at Summit and we know you don't want to miss out on any of it. But, sometimes we need to pause and rest so we can continue to pour out in our daily lives.

Don't leave Summit exhausted! We encourage you to visit the Chapel throughout Summit for one of these Soul Care opportunities.

Wise pruning requires prayerful discernment. Don't leave CAFO2026 without taking time to reflect, pray and make important choices for your life and leadership. The Chapel is set aside for this purpose (except in the times noted below) and will include simple materials to guide you as you consider strategic reduction for the sake of future abundance.

PRAYER MINISTRY (after general sessions)

WORSHIP CENTER

The prayer team is willing and available to pray with you. Look for those with green lanyards. Our prayer ministers are here to help take the weighty things in your life before the Lord — together. They will be present and ready to pray after the Wednesday General Sessions and the 11:00am Thursday General Session (up front), as well as during the closing worship performance on Thursday evening (in the back).

INTERCESSORY PRAYER HOUR

THURSDAY, 1:15PM – 2:30PM | CHAPEL

The prayers of God’s people are integral to the work of God — in our own lives, in the lives of those we love and in the good work we’re called to do. The CAFO Prayer Team would be honored to pray with you. Come receive prayer, encouragement and care.

SOUL PAUSES

CHAPEL

Enter a sacred space to pause before the Lord throughout the days of Summit. We’ll spend time together in worship and engaging in spiritual formation practices.

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Morning Soul Pause: Thursday, 8:00am – 8:15am

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Midday Soul Pause: Thursday, 12:45pm – 1:00pm

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Evening Soul Pause: Thursday, 6:30pm – 6:45pm

ENCOUNTER WITH GOD

FRIDAY, 8:30AM & 9:45AM | CHAPEL

Step away from the commotion of Summit to spend a few moments in silence with God. We have created a holy space of peace where you can move through a number of self-guided prayer stations designed to refresh your soul.

This prayer room has ministered to believers around the world, and we’ve brought it here to Atlanta. Intercessors will be available if you desire one-on-one confidential prayer. All are welcome.

Facilitated by: Second Mothers & Second Fathers Team

CARE FOR YOUR SOUL

ANYTIME, CAFO2026 APP

Through the CAFO2026 App, you'll have access to specially curated offerings to prepare and refresh your heart before, during and after Summit. From Scripture meditations to audio devotionals to worship and more, we pray you'll be able to commune with the Father while you're here.

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Student Initiatives

To care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption

“Together, let’s SEE where hope can go.”

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thursday

SEPTEMBER 24

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS

Sundy Goodnight, One More Child

Beyond Counseling: How the Church Can Support Whole-Family Mental Health *

2630

Elizabeth Cochran, Brentwood Baptist Church

Chosen to Choose: A Family Mission of Love and Belonging *†

2640

BETTER TOGETHER WORKSHOPS Cultivating Church Relationships in Your Community: Insights from Metro, Suburban and Rural Contexts

1610

Michelle Douglas, The CALL; Julia DesCarpentrie, The CALL; Rachael Netrefa, The CALL

Jaci Burgess, WinShape Homes

Communities Working Together to Transform Foster Care: A Case Study Spotlight

KIDS THEATER

Flourishing for Children of Adoption and Foster Care: Adoptee Insights for the Home †

Jen Decker-McMillen, Joy Meadows/RE: Conference; Liz Brodzinski, Bridge the Gap; Keith Fortier, TruFoster;

Erin Fletcher, Gospel-Centered Adoption

Vince Smith, Keystone Family Alliance

Kayla North, One Big Happy Home

1614

Laugh, Play, Connect: Engaging Teens Through Fun *†

Faithful Advocacy: How CAFO Ministries Can Influence Policy While Maintaining Their Mission

STUDENT CAFE

Tom Lukasik, 4KIDS; Lesli Reece, ConnectionPlus, Inc.; Bob Bruder-Mattson, FaithBridge; Stephen Robert, One More Child; Mary Havick, Georgia Department of Human Services | Division of Family & Children Services

From Evidence to Action: Scaling Family Strengthening and Alternative Care Models Across Africa Fundraising for the Rest of Us

The Power of Proximity: Moving from Awareness to Deep Engagement in Family Restoration

1621 2650

John D, CAFO; Andy Cook, Promise686; Issa Tica, Generations—Home

COACHING ROOMS 2420

Small group, personalized coaching. Limited seating available. Reserve your spot by picking up one ticket per person, per coaching room at the CAFO Help Desk. Please only take a ticket if you plan to attend.

2440

From Data to Mobilization: Using the More Than Enough Community Dashboard

Obed Masese Makori, Victory Child Empowerment

Kevin Granato, 4KIDS & Ashley Bencivenga, 4KIDS

Leading with Prayer: The Power of Prayer in CHOIR ROOM [1560] Your Church's Foster Care & Adoption Ministry Erin Benton, Fielder Church

Mentoring That Lasts: Designing Safe, Faithful 2430 Relationships for Kids Who Have Experienced Early Adversity * Ken Merrifield, Christian Association of Youth Mentoring & Zachary Garza, You Can Mentor

Ministry Across the Miles: Leading & Launching Remote Teams Relationally in a US Setting

8:30 AM

HERITAGE HALL

Leah Sutterlin, CAFO

Fruitful Networks: How to Nurture Collaboration for Long-Lasting Impact

Christen Butler, The CALL & Jenny Bender, Project 1.27

2454

Phil Green, Viva

Helping Teens and Young Adults Thrive Through Family Business Opportunities

2657

Ann Mckinney, RockWell Coffee Company & Dale Mckinney, RockWell Coffee Company

How a Church Can Care Well for Foster and Adoptive Families

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

2452

2453

Jeannette McQueen, Beltway Park Church

Ministry-Proof Your Marriage†

WAREHOUSE

Eric Fridge, Pathways for Little Feet & Jenny Fridge, The Riverside Project

Praying Against Negative Generational Patterns in Ourselves and Our Children†

GYM

2410

2620

Ben Turner, Viable, Inc.

When an Employee Is Struggling: Knowing When to Coach, Clarify or Transition (CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Jodi Jackson Tucker, Second Mothers & Teri Froman, Second Mothers

Relational Leadership That Works: Balancing Performance, Power, and People

The Power of the Marketplace: How Business Leaders and Employers Fuel Successful Youth Transition

2451

Aaron Goin, CAFO

Mark Ottinger, Empowered to Connect

The Powerful Gift of a Sabbatical: What, Why and How (CAFO Member Organizations Only)

1530 [KIDS 19]

Jedd Medefind, CAFO & Belay Gebru, Hope for the Fatherless

When Less is More *†

FAITH HALL

Curt Thompson, Being Known LLC

When There Is Crisis: Principles and Practical Steps Through Serious Struggle *† Rachel Medefind, CAFO; Jason Johnson, CAFO;

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LAKESIDE

INTERCESSORY PRAYER Come receive prayer from our CAFO prayer team on Thursday from 1:15pm – 2:30pm in the Chapel.

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THURSDAY, 9:45 AM INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS

BETTER TOGETHER WORKSHOPS

Big Ideas: Creating a Culture of Support for Families

2410

Jason Johnson, CAFO; Mia Slager, The Village; Elizabeth Cochran, Brentwood Baptist Church; Eric Fridge, Pathways for Little Feet

Bouncing Forward: 8 Skills to Help Kids Build Resilience *†

1530 [KIDS 19]

Bearing the Weight Together: Caring for Caregivers in Crisis-Heavy Ministry *

1610

Marsha Rogers, Bless the Children Ministries & Hedwig Mbaziira, Bless the Children Ministries

Gratitude in the Grit: Holding Hope in the Hard

Linda Motter, Finally Home

2655

Johnna Stein, Promise686

Bringing Your Board Along on the Journey to Family Care

2440

Philip Aspegren, Casa Viva

Discipline Through Relationship: Correcting Without Losing Connection *†

2420

Nathan Magness, Show Hope

Finding Free Money to Sustain Your Mission: The Potentials and Perils of Grant Writing

2650

Navigating the Weight of Compassion: Lessons from the Field in Addressing Founder Fatigue

1614

Joy Reyes, New Hope Girls; Allison Hodges Hale, Mercy Jewelry; Christine Fulmer, Liberty University

Soul Care for Communicators: Digital Boundaries KIDS THEATER and Healthy Pruning When Your Job Is to Be Online (CAFO Member Organizations Only)

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Katie Casselberry, CAFO & Jenny Pope, CAFO

Tom Thatcher, The Elemental Group

Helping Your Child Understand Their Adoption Story †

GYM

Jamie Finn, Foster the Family; Mandy Litzke, My Village Ministries; Trisha White Priebe, Lifesong for Orphans

How to Shape Your Organization's AI Policy

2430

Leah Sutterlin, CAFO & Travis Hesson, Back2Back Ministries

STUDENT CAFE

Rhonda Littleton, A Home For Me; Nancy Osborne, Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina; Toni Steere, Houston's First Baptist Church; Keith Howard, Circle of Care

More Than Enough Together * Jason Weber, CAFO; Bishop Aaron C. Blake, Harvest Family Life Ministries; Keith Fortier, TruFoster; Amber Knowles, The Riverside Project; Corrie Vos, Faith Church; Dexter Harris, Flourish Church

Purposefully Created: Serving People with Disabilities in the Church

2630

HERITAGE HALL

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Jerry Haag, One More Child & Keith Cureton, Bethany Christian Services

Surviving and Thriving When Fostering and Adopting Teens†

LAKESIDE

Gay Brielle Crawford, Love Made Visible & Brooklyn Matthews, Love Made Visible

CHOIR ROOM [1560]

How to Support Local Networks for Care Reform

2453

“I’m Not Sure I Can Keep Doing This:” Coaching Caregivers Through Their Hardest Moments

2454

John Sweet, Haven of Hope International

Less Information. More Transformation: Coaching Around Stories of Impact

2657

Lisa Steele, Family Life Missions

Maximizing The Adoption Tax Credit

2451

Jaime Newcomb, Bills Tax Service

Sustained by Sabbath: Integrating Rest into Your Ministry

2620

Ronda Paulson, Isaiah 117 House

MEET UP

12:00PM 1614

Evert Gonzalez, The Riverside Project & David McCormick, Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfanos

2640 * CEU Eligible Session

Alysa Dudrey, Project 1.27

Why Doesn’t God Instantly Change Me (or Others!)? Discovering God’s Delight in Process

2452

Justin Lonas, The Chalmers Center at Covenant College

Una Mesa: Almuerzo y Conexión

Rachel Medefind, CAFO; Jenny Fridge, The Riverside Project; Lauren Boyd, Personal Trainer; Meredith Shuman, James Trail; Megan Timberlake, CAFO

Who Am I Now? Identity Support for System-Impacted Teens and Young Adults *†

Small group, personalized coaching. Limited seating available. Reserve your spot by picking up one ticket per person, per coaching room at the CAFO Help Desk. Please only take a ticket if you plan to attend.

Sandra Chikan, Kingdom Kids Klub

Clever Sobrino, Peru Por Los Ninos | Camino de Vida Church

The Physical Foundations of Mental Health: Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Time in Nature for Healing and Flourishing†

COACHING ROOMS

Helping without Hurting: Key Principles for Walking Well Across Socioeconomic Lines WAREHOUSE

Restoring Foundations after Organizational Drift

1621

Kerry Rhodes, For the Children

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Less Is a Lot: Loving and Caring for Your Local Child Welfare Office

Strengthening the Core: Inspiring Church Leaders to Champion your Ministry

Hague Eligible Session

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FAITH HALL

Kelly Kapic, Covenant College

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Children and Families Experiencing Healing and Restoration Through the Gospel

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Building a Stronger Future for Georgia’s Children WinShape Homes is a Georgia-based child placing agency dedicated to helping children and families experience healing and restoration through the gospel.

Through foster care licensing, church partnerships, trauma-informed clinical services, and private placement group care, we provide comprehensive support for children and the people who care for them most. For more than three decades, we have worked alongside churches, agencies, and foster families to create communities of belonging where children can experience healing, stability, and hope for what’s ahead.

The WinShape Homes Podcast—Season 2 Has Arrived The WinShape Homes Podcast brings together leading voices to encourage and equip those caring for vulnerable children. Season 2 features conversations with David Platt, Steven Curtis Chapman, Dr. Curt Thompson, and other trusted voices in foster care, ministry, and mental health. Watch the full season on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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SEPTEMBER 24

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS

BETTER TOGETHER WORKSHOPS

Alone: Anxiety and the Absence of Presence *† (Repeated) FAITH HALL

A Conversation with the Head of the US Children’s Bureau, Dr. Ryan Hanlon

Curt Thompson, Being Known LLC

Are We Doing This Right? A Practical Framework to Improve Care *

1530 [KIDS 19]

Jedd Schroy, CAFO & Nicole Wilke, CAFO

Cultivating the Identity and Character of Children in a Multi-Cultural Family †

2410

Tony Mitchell, CAFO; Bishop Aaron C. Blake, Harvest Family Life Ministries; Christian Berrospi, Foster Connect; Karol Berrospi, Foster Connect; Jackie Darby, Whose Am I

2420

Kimberly Quinley, Step Ahead Foundation; Dalia Mena, CAFO

Less Doing, More Being: Rethinking How Churches Engage in Global Missions

2650

Sara Beth Fentress, 127 Worldwide & Annette Byrne, 127 Worldwide

Less Hustle, More Heart: Building Donor Relationships That Last

2655

Becoming a Church for Every Family: Welcoming Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families

1610

Engaging Your Church in the Work of Family Stability and Preservation

KIDS THEATER

Maridel Sandberg, Together for Good; Christie Mac Segars, Lifeline Children's Services; Jeff Chaisson, Salty Family Services; Jonathan Grimaldi, CAFO; Paul Chapman, Restore Hope

How to Navigate Trauma When Feeling Like a Parenting Failure †

2430

Steal This: A Marketing Idea Swap for Christian Non-Profits 1621 Christine Bové, Eagle Ranch

GYM

Laurel Shaler, Liberty University

Más que Resultados: Podando Sistemas para Producir Mejores Frutos

2630

COACHING ROOMS Small group, personalized coaching. Limited seating available. Reserve your spot by picking up one ticket per person, per coaching room at the CAFO Help Desk. Please only take a ticket if you plan to attend.

30 Years as a Family: An Intercountry Adoptive Dad and His Children Share Experience and Wisdom

Evert Gonzalez, The Riverside Project & David McCormick, Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfanos

Speaking that Moves: A Biblical Framework CHOIR ROOM [1560] for Communicating God’s Heart for the Vulnerable Jason Johnson, CAFO

Start Planning Now for a Crisis

2640

Debbie Ausburn, Chalmers, Adams, Backer, & Wallen, LLC; Tom Rawlings, Child Welfare and Justice Training Intl, LLC

2453

Mark Andrews, Adoptive Family Resources, Inc.; Michael Andrews, Adult Adoptee; Sara Andrews, Adult Adoptee

Building a Supported Transition for Youth Aging Out of Care 2451 Meredith Norton, Hope Institute

Building Thriving Foster & Adoptive Support Groups

2620

Jenn Hook, Replanted Ministry

The Communications Technology Trailhead: Finding the Right Starting Point for Your CRM and Tech Stack Journey

2440

Katie Casselberry, CAFO & Meredith Smylie, CAFO

Unequal Rivals: Understanding the Role Spiritual Warfare Plays in Our Homes and Families †

LAKESIDE

Beth Guckenberger, Back2Back Ministries

WAREHOUSE

Steve Grcevich, Key Ministry

Your Organization as a Place of Spiritual Formation STUDENT CAFE Andy Nelson, Eagle Ranch; Rich Metcalfe, Lifesong for Orphans;

* CEU Eligible Session

Ryan Hanlon, US Children's Bureau; Michael Weitzman, US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Riley Green III, WinShape Homes

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Loving Adopted Children Well: How to Use the Five Love Languages Approach *†

Tricia Collins, Child Bridge; Brian Troyer, Hope Bridge Ohio

(Hosted by Winshape Homes, CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Carly Souza, Fostering Hope; John Souza, Fostering Hope

Eric Fridge, Pathways for Little Feet & Jenny Fridge, The Riverside Project

What Parents, and the Church, Need to Know About Kids with Gender Dysphoria †

HERITAGE HALL

Wendy McMahan, For The Children & Jim Farmer, For The Children

Doing More with Less: Community Partnerships that Strengthen Families and Prevent Child Separation *

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1:15 PM

Marketing Success Starts With Strategy

2657

Justin Eklund, Grove9

Reuniting Children on the Streets and in Protective Custody with Their Families

2452

Chris Page, Agape Children's Ministry

Strengthening Families Through Afterschool Programs: Building Lasting Change Together

2454

Timothy Martiny, Cadanino

EXPERIENCE Intercessory Prayer Hour

CHAPEL

Rhonda Littleton, A Home For Me

Hague Eligible Session

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FIND YOUR PEOPLE

gather hour

2:45 PM

Find your people during the Thursday Gather Hour or form your own meet-up! You can also hang out during lunch, hold a meeting during the Gather Hour or visit the food trucks during dinner. Whatever your idea, post it on the boxwood meet-up board by the CAFO Hub & Help Desk (include place & time). Be sure to check out the meet-up board for additional opportunities as gatherings are added throughout Summit.

Africa Leaders: Becoming Better Together

WAREHOUSE

Ade Olowo, CAFO

Haiti Meet-Up

2430

2630

Spencer Reeves, Child Hope International

Asia Leaders: Becoming Better Together

2640

John D, CAFO

Hispanic Leaders Across the Americas: Cultivating Better Together

1530 [KIDS 19]

Onésimo Féliz, CAFO & Evert Gonzalez, The Riverside Project

Lance Nelson, COMPACT Family Services

Hope for the FASD Journey

Backbone Support Meet-Up

KIDS THEATER

Sandra Flach, Justice For Orphans

Assemblies of God Foster Care Network

Jason Weber, CAFO; Rachel Jackson, CAFO; Frances Chaisson, CAFO

Camp Meet-Up

2610

Wendy McMahan, For The Children & Jim Farmer, For The Children

Dad Meet-Up: Pruning for Better Fruit in Fatherhood

2650

Ben Antoniuk, Adult Kinship Adoptee

Europe Leaders: Becoming Better Together

CHOIR ROOM (1560)

Alina Druta, Alianta Crestina Moldova fara Orfani

Family Preservation Meet-Up

2410

Melody Marshall, My Village Ministries

Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Mothers Meet-Up

2440

Jodi Jackson Tucker, Second Mothers

Georgia Region 5 Meet-Up

LAKESIDE

Angela Valenzuela, Chosen for Life Ministries

1621

Implementing the Family-First Framework: A Global Toolset to Strengthen National Systems for Every Child

2420

Anja Goertzen, A Family For Every Orphan & Heather Dyer, A Family For Every Orphan

IT Professionals Meet-Up

STUDENT CAFE

Bob Gibson, Lifesong for Orphans

Maryland: Collaborating for More Than Enough

1612

Jason Float, Project Belong Maryland

Network 1:27 (Church of Christ Affiliated Agencies) Meet-Up

2657

Steve Duer, Agape of Central Alabama

Pennsylvania: Working Together for More Than Enough

HERITAGE HALL

Vince Smith, Keystone Family Alliance

Voices: Adoptees and Foster Alumni Meet-Up

1614

Erin Fletcher, Gospel-Centered Adoption & Tony Mitchell, CAFO

musical experiences STANDING IN THE GAP:

FINDING PURPOSE IN THE GIFTS YOU CARRY

Hosted by Mark Schultz Explore what it looks like when ordinary believers lean into the arts as part of their Kingdom calling and purpose.

Session: Wednesday, 4:15pm in the Warehouse Meet & Greet: Wednesday, 5:30pm – 6:15pm in the Warehouse

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SOUL PAUSES Hosted by Zawadi Morrow & Ashley Reyes Enter a sacred space to pause before the Lord throughout the days of Summit. We’ll spend time together in worship and engaging in spiritual formation practices.

Sessions will be hosted in the Chapel: •

Morning Soul Pause: Thursday, 8:00am – 8:15am

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Midday Soul Pause: Thursday, 12:45pm – 1:00pm

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Evening Soul Pause: Thursday, 6:30pm – 6:45pm 21

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YOUR WORK IS ALREADY MOVING, THE STORY JUST HAS TO CATCH UP. PEOPLE-FIRST FILMMAKING FOR GOOD WORKS BRANDS We make documentary films for organizations serving children and families — the kind that help donors, churches, and communities not just hear about the mission, but feel it.

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LIFE-CHANGING WORK DESERVES TO BE SEEN. “The film doesn’t just ‘explain’ CAFO — it helps a person see what it is all about, and ultimately, to feel it.”

Jedd Medefind

President, Christian Alliance for Orphans

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C E R T I F I C AT E S AVA I L A B L E

continuing education units & hague credits CEU ELIGIBILITY Find CEU and Hague designations in the CAFO2026 App, visit CAFO2026.org/CEU or scan the QR code below.

• •

EARNING CEUs? Be sure to complete the CEU survey for each eligible session

Sim Lab: Transitioning to Family Care Simuliation

you attend. A completed

Experience — 7 CEUs

survey is required to receive

Sessions: 1 to 1.25 CE per eligible session

your CEU certificate.

Total CEUs available for attendees who attend eligible sessions is up to 14.5 CEUs for the conference.

OBTAINING A CEU CERTIFICATE

CEU/HAGUE

designations & survey form SCAN ME!

Each attendee seeking credits is required to fill out a separate survey for each eligible session attended.

Please visit the App, link or scan the QR code below to fill out these surveys. Surveys will be open until October 23, 2026 and certificates will be sent out

by November 20, 2026.

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GEORGIA RESIDENTS: To receive your certificate by September 26, you must submit your surveys by Monday, September 28, 2026.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval# 886596063-8699)

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THURSDAY, 3:45 PM INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS

BETTER TOGETHER WORKSHOPS

Better Together: Thriving as a Couple While Parenting Children with Trauma †

2655

Ryan North, One Big Happy Home & Kayla North, One Big Happy Home

Communications Visibility in the Age of AI

2430

Jenny Pope, CAFO; Chris Thurman, Louder Agency; D.J. Jordan, Pinkston; Brent Washburn, Lagoon Digital

For Dads Only: Practical Insights for Leading and Loving Well †

2410

Jason Johnson, CAFO; Jason Paredes, Fielder Church; Andrew Holmes, 4KIDS

From Interest to Culture: How Foster Care Becomes Part of a Church’s DNA

1530 [KIDS 19]

Jonathan Reid, Fostering Hope New England

From Overgrown to Overflowing: Leading Volunteers Toward Lasting Impact

2630

Stacey Glass, Church of the City

From Seeds to Sustained Fruit: Formational Church Engagement Strategies for Leaders at Every Stage of Growth

2640

Does Your Community Have All the Pieces?: A More Than Enough Interactive Experience * Jason Weber, CAFO & Rachel Jackson, CAFO

Funding Your Adoption & Post-Adoption Journey: A Panel Discussion

2650

Jared DeLong, Both Hands; Tami Burkett, ABBA Fund; Madison Ziegenbein, Pathways for Little Feet; Kate Johnson, Show Hope; Rich Metcalfe, Lifesong for Orphans; Jaime Newcomb, Bills Tax Service; JT Olson, Both Hands

Mutuality in Mission: Leaving “Doing For” Behind and Learning to Walk With

1621

Kate Borders, World Orphans

COACHING ROOMS Small group, personalized coaching. Limited seating available. Reserve your spot by picking up one ticket per person, per coaching room at the CAFO Help Desk. Please only take a ticket if you plan to attend.

Delegation as Discipleship

Rachel Reames, Josiah White's; Nicole Roberts, Josiah White's

KIDS THEATER

2620

Jim Farmer, For The Children

Less Self: Five Christian Practices for OutwardFacing Lives and Families (and Their Remarkable Benefits for Human Flourishing) †

LAKESIDE

El Laboratorio de la Poda: Filtro de Dignidad y Excelencia

2452

Evert Gonzalez, The Riverside Project

Operations Coaching Room (CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Rachel Medefind, CAFO

2657

Aaron Goin, CAFO

Mission Critical

CHOIR ROOM [1560]

Stephen Robert, One More Child

One Big Idea: Innovation in Care for Vulnerable Children & Families *

STUDENT CAFE

Laura Horvath, Bridging Solutions; Gaston Warner, Zoe Empowers; Chris Page, Agape Children's Ministry; Jedd Schroy, CAFO; Timothy Martiny, Cadanino; Helma Van Der Hoeven, Daniëlle Children's Fund Ecuador

Relationship-Based Coaching for Older Youth

Voices: A Conversation for Adoptees and Foster Alumni — For Us, By Us

2453

Tony Mitchell, CAFO & Erin Fletcher, Gospel-Centered Adoption

EXPERIENCE

2420

Life in Limbo †

1610

Toni Steere, Houston's First Baptist Church & David McCormick, Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfano

Nathan Cadis, Nathan Cadis Media

Serving Children Without Surrendering Your Conscience: Religious Liberty and Gender Ideology in Foster Care †

2454

Kelly Raudenbush, The Sparrows & Banks Raudenbush, The Sparrows

2440

Eric Gilmore, Immerse Arkansas

Say Less. Mean More. The Art of Intentional Short-Form Video Storytelling

Project Puppy Love: Canine-Assisted Interventions for Children and Families

WAREHOUSE * CEU Eligible Session

Hague Eligible Session

†

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse, Alliance Defending Freedom & Jennifer Bauwens, America First Policy Institute

The Crucial Task of Feeding the Sheep

2610

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Jill Toth, Maker's Box

Vulnerable Children in a Digital Age: Children in Adversity & Problematic Technology Use *

FAITH HALL

Nicole Wilke, CAFO

When Your Teen Questions Faith: Walking Through Doubt Without Fear † Wendi Cross, xHope, Inc. & Nebeyu Cross, Powerhouse Ministries

GYM

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SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

A soundtrack for Less — songs to help you listen, reflect and abide throughout Summit.

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A world of children in families Children need families.

We are working with governments worldwide to transform care for vulnerable children.

Do you believe in family?

Join our global network of supporters:

FAMILY CHAMPI NS Care for Children's global family of supporters

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SEPTEMBER 25

friday

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS

8:30 AM

BETTER TOGETHER WORKSHOPS

11 Essential Elements of a High-Converting Non-Profit Homepage

2430

Janelle Suzanne, Louder Agency

Building a Faithful Response to Child Welfare in Native Communities *

1614

Sierra Singer, Child Bridge

Beyond the Breaking Point: Finding God When Your Teen’s Choices Keep Breaking Your Heart †

WAREHOUSE

Ty Bryant, Promise686 & Kelly Parker, Promise686

Biblical Foundations of Discipleship in the Home † STUDENT CAFE

Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Prayer as a Strategic Priority

Frances Chaisson, CAFO; Brenda Parks, Miracle Hill Ministries; Janelle Shelton, CarePortal; Jessica Pattison, Foster the City

Chris Johnson, Lifeline Children's Services

Creating Your Leader Care Plan

Church Mobilization for Foster and Adoption Ministries

2420

Jake Lapp, ECFA

2640

Devon Tarr, RiverCross

Gay Brielle Crawford, Love Made Visible & Renaut Van der Riet, Mosaic Church

Cultivating Community: How Events Can Connect and Support Foster Families Courtney Mancin, Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries & Chip Colee, Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries

Cut to the Core: Five Anchoring Truths When Pruning Isn’t Your Choice

KIDS THEATER

2650

Opening Hearts: Interactive Tools for Meaningful Conversations with Young People *† Standing in the Heat: Growing Your Capacity to Lead Through Tension & Conflict

1610

HERITAGE HALL

(CAFO Member Organizations Only)

Taylor Cochran, Bless the Children Ministries

FAITH HALL

Supporting Biological Children While You Care for Others †

1621

Rebecca Harvin, Haven Retreats, Inc.

Trisha White Priebe, Lifesong for Orphans

From “Better Than Nothing” to Excellent: Building Marketing Systems That Strengthen Families and Advance the Gospel

2630

Small group, personalized coaching. Limited seating available. Reserve your spot by picking up one ticket per person, per coaching room at the CAFO Help Desk. Please only take a ticket if you plan to attend.

Chandler James, The Riverside Project & Austin Savage, Savage Content Collective

How Porn Enslaves the Vulnerable and Cripples Our Ministries — and Proven Tools to Eliminate It †

CHOIR ROOM

Adoption Travel Coaching: Your Questions Answered

2452

Tabitha Lovell, Adoption Airfare® & Hineni Tours®

Lee Freeman, Foster Alight

Locally Led Isn’t a Slogan: Decision Rights, Ownership and the Real Cost of Partnership

Building a Movement, Not a Donor Base 2410

2451

Heather Neely, Bridgely

Building Your Child's Village: Trauma-Informed Advocacy in the School Setting

Laura Horvath, Bridging Solutions & David Musa, Child Reintegration Centre Sierra Leone

South Asia Savings Groups

COACHING ROOMS

2453

Andrea Poehl, Whole Child Initiative

1530 [KIDS 19]

John D, CAFO & Alan Andrews, One More Child

Starting from Zero: Where to Start When You Don’t Have Capacity for Data

2440

The Heart and Art of Connection: A Partnership Parenting Coaching Conversation Lani DeLallo, Fostering Together

The State of Social Media 2026: More Human, Not Less

Meredith Smylie, CAFO

2454

2620

Brent Washburn, Lagoon Digital

Under God’s Pruning Hand: Walking the Healing Journey Together in Trust and Action † Pam Taylor, Watch Me Rise & Trent Taylor, Watch Me Rise

GYM

What Business Owners Wish Non-Profits Understood

2657

Greg Buzek, IHL Consulting Group

EXPERIENCE Encounter with God

CHAPEL

Elaine Springer, Second Mothers; Malen Papadopoulos, Second Mothers; Mike Papadopoulos, Second Fathers; Sarah Davis, Second Mothers

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FRIDAY, 9:45 AM INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS

BETTER TOGETHER WORKSHOPS

AI Support Hour: Your Questions, Answered

2610

Greg Buzek, IHL Consulting Group

Biblical Solutions for Human Conflict: How to CHOIR ROOM Reconcile with Others for a Healthy Work Culture *

Discipleship Not Social Work *

1610

Jeff Chaisson, Salty Family Services

Faithful Enough to Look: Shepherding Through Pruning

1621

Nicholette Antoniuk, FIVE18 Family Services

Beth Guckenberger, Back2Back Ministries

Leading Across Borders: Building Strong Teams You Rarely See

Family Group Conferences:

Less Expert Solutions, More Shared Possibilities

David Hennessey, CAFO; Sebilu Bodja, CAFO; Andrew Tattrie, One More Child

2640

Helma Van Der Hoeven, Daniëlle Children's Fund Ecuador

From Numbers to Narratives: Data Storytelling and Visualization

FAITH HALL

Rachel Jackson, CAFO & Katie Casselberry, CAFO

Helping Kids and Teens Flourish: The Value of Limits and Doing Less *†

STUDENT CAFE

Preparing for What's Next: Leadership Continuity for Mission-Driven Organizations

2650

KIDS THEATER

Bryan Proctor, Orphan Care Alliance; Darren Washausen, Orphan Care Alliance; Jerry Haag, One More Child; Stephen Robert, One More Child

Stephanie Shackelford, Eagle Ranch & Rachel Medefind, CAFO

COACHING ROOMS

Hungry Like You: Helping Dads Connect with Their Kids †

Small group, personalized coaching. Limited seating available. Reserve your spot by picking up one ticket per person, per coaching room at the CAFO Help Desk. Please only take a ticket if you plan to attend.

HERITAGE HALL

Chef Kibby, Chef Kibby Speaking LLC

No Quick Fixes: Faithful Parenting in the Hardest Seasons †

2410

Compassion That Lasts: Building Resilient Church Teams

Jason Johnson, CAFO; Andy Lehman, Lifesong for Orphans; Renaut Van der Riet, Mosaic Church; Jill Lehman, Adoptive Parent

Alexandra Kuykendall, Project 1.27 & Lisa Marr, Project 1.27

Prepare/Enrich: A Tool to Strengthen Families Before and During Adoption or Foster Care *†

Elli Oswald, Faith to Action Initiative

Doing Less to Do More 2420

From Program to Family: Shaping Transitional Homes Around God's Design for Belonging

Kelly Raudenbush, The Sparrows & Mark Raudenbush, The Sparrows

Rule Your Tech (So It Won't Rule You) *

LAKESIDE GYM

1530 [KIDS 19]

Leading with Curiosity: A Faith-Based Coaching Conversation

Supporting Reunification: Foster Parents Building Relationships with Biological Parents † Jamie Finn, Foster the Family

They Showed Up… Now What?: How to Lead Gatherings That Change Things

2440

Jason Weber, CAFO

Vision to Impact: Building Ministry Programs That Work with Logic Models

WAREHOUSE

Sydney Foster, Immerse Arkansas & Layne Moss, Immerse Arkansas

Whose Safety? Rethinking Safeguarding Through the Eyes of Children *

2630

2451

2453

Sandra Flach, Justice For Orphans

2657

John Hazle, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch

Parenting & Disabilities: When the Questions Don't Go Away

Nicole Wilke, CAFO

1614

Kendall Montgomery, My Family’s Farm

Hope for the Future: Parenting Teens Impacted

by Trauma & FASD

Jedd Medefind, CAFO

The Science of Supporting Biological Children in Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families: Findings from a Multi-National Study *

2620

2454

Mike Wilson, myLIFEspeaks & Missy Wilson, myLIFEspeaks

EXPERIENCE Encounter with God (repeated)

CHAPEL

Elaine Springer, Second Mothers; Malen Papadopoulos, Second Mothers; Mike Papadopoulos, Second Fathers; Sarah Davis, Second Mothers

Rachel Davidson, Kids Alive International

* CEU Eligible Session

Hague Eligible Session

†

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SPEC I AL F EATURES

FIRST-TIMER WELCOME RECEPTION

LAKESIDE

Is this your first Summit? Stop by Lakeside Wednesday afternoon from 2:15pm –2:45pm to meet fellow first-timers, enjoy some cookies and connect with seasoned members of the CAFO family who can answer questions and help you get oriented. Come for the fellowship and friendly faces — we can’t wait to welcome you!

STORIES OF PRUNING

#CAFO2026, #LESS

This year we're exploring what it means to prune so that better fruit can grow. We'd love you to practice that this week … and then tell us what happened! While you're at CAFO2026, consider stepping back from social media. Let us do the posting; share our daily recaps and bring your people along. Then, after Summit, share your stories of pruning and what grew in the space you cleared. Tag us @cafoalliance #CAFO2026.

THE BRICK CHALLENGE: MAKE SPACE FOR WHAT MATTERS As we explore what it means to prune so that better fruit can grow, we invite you to practice that idea with your digital life, too. The Brick Challenge is a simple invitation to reduce distractions and create more space to be fully present with God and others, and see what He may want to do in and through you over the next few days. Throughout CAFO2026, we invite you to visit a Brick Station to use this simple tool to practice great presence. See the CAFO2026 App for step-bystep instructions or visit the BRICK BAR (near the Central Rotunda) for help or to pick up your Brick Challenge Button.

EXHIBIT HALL, SCHEDULE A TIME

MARKETING STRATEGY HUB

How well is your organization's marketing performing? Are marketing blind spots holding you back from your growth goals? Maybe it's time for a marketing check-up. Stop by Louder's Marketing Strategy Hub to claim your free website and online marketing assessment. Get expert guidance toward your best next step.

ENERGY BREAK Grab an energy snack in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday at 2:45pm as you head to a meet-up, enjoy a conversation with a new or old friend in the Conversation Nook or simply find a quiet place to rest.

A TASTE OF ATLANTA!

OUTSIDE EAST ENTRANCE

Enjoy these food trucks during the Wednesday and Thursday dinner breaks to purchase dinner.

Trucks will be parked outside the East Entrance.

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CAFO2026 BOOKSTORE & AUDIO RECORDINGS

EXHIBIT HALL

Visit the CAFO2026 bookstore for shirts, gifts, books and more! The bookstore has been specially curated with merchandise and resources to encourage and inspire you in the days ahead.

Audio recordings are available for purchase online! Catch the sessions you missed and SAVE BIG when you order the full audio bundle for just $99. Prices will increase after the conference.

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Scan the QR code to purchase recordings or visit: cafo.org/audio

MEET & GREET / BOOK SIGNINGS Meet some of your favorite authors and artists, take a picture or have your merchandise signed.

WEDNESDAY, 5:30PM – 6:15 PM Mark Schultz (IN THE WAREHOUSE)

THURSDAY, 8:45AM – 9:30 AM Kelly Kapic (IN THE EXHIBIT HALL)

THURSDAY, 3:00PM – 3:30 PM Jedd Medefind

GAMES & PRIZES We love to give away great gifts and prizes, including free merch, local snack favorites and more!

Be sure to download the CAFO2026 App to play and enter to win BIG! Winners will be emailed.

Also, be on the lookout for apples like this around the campus to claim prizes at the Help Desk.

(IN THE EXHIBIT HALL)

ROTUNDA MARKET

WEST HALL

Stop by and order your favorite coffee, tea or bakery item from the Rotunda Market. While you're there, be sure to stop by the FBA Bookstore where you can find a wonderful selection of Bibles, books and other gift items.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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M A I N S TAG E GUES TS

ALINA DRU Ț Ă II President, ACMO

Alina Druță is a nationally recognized child welfare and child protection leader with over 15 years of experience developing, implementing and coordinating social programs across the Republic of Moldova. Together with her husband, Ion Druță, she is raising their two biological sons and has provided foster care to more than 60 children and youth over the past 13 years.

KELLY M. KAPIC

Professor, Author & Speaker

Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King's College, University of London) holds the Honorary Chair of Theology and Culture at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. He is an author or editor of more than 20 books, including You're Only Human and Embodied Hope, both of which won a Christianity Today Book of the Year Award. Kelly and his wife, Tabitha, live on Lookout Mountain. They have two adult children: Jonathan and Margot.

LECRAE

Artist, Author & Podcaster

Lecrae is a Christian leader, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and cultural voice whose work invites people to pursue an authentic faith in every area of life. As co-founder of Reach Records and a multiple Grammy Award-winning artist, he has spent more than two decades engaging culture with honesty, creativity and a commitment to the Gospel.

Through music, writing, leadership and advocacy, Lecrae challenges Christians to live with courage, humility and a faith that speaks meaningfully to a complex world.

GÉNESIS MIRANDA LONGO Industry Leader & Adoptive Mom

Génesis Miranda Longo experienced *philoxenos* — the Greek concept of “love of the stranger” — when she moved from Mexico to Arizona and others invested in her future.

Years later, she and her husband, Auggie, opened their Austin home to refugees and asylum seekers. In 2025, they adopted Kamdin, an Iranian refugee they first welcomed at age 17.

Génesis’s story is one of strangers becoming family and love rewriting futures.

JEDD MEDEFIND President, CAFO

As a husband, father, leader and friend, Jedd desires most of all to reflect the heart of Jesus Christ. For many years, he has served as president of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.

Prior to this role, he was a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, leading the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Jedd has worked, studied and served in more than 30 countries, with organizations ranging from Price-Waterhouse in Moscow to Christian Life Bangladesh. He and his wife, Rachel, along with their five children, now live near Washington, DC.

ZAWADI MORROW

Worship Leader, CAFO Artist in Residence

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and adopted by European missionary parents, Zawadi was raised across Africa, Europe and the United States. A multi-instrumentalist with a Master of Arts in Worship Studies, he serves as worship arts director at Calvary Holland. He also tours with artists including Kings Kaleidoscope, Andy Mineo, Switchfoot and SYML.

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ANNIKA MAREK-BARTA Foster Care & Adoption Advocate

Annika Marek-Barta is a former foster youth who spent five years in the foster care system during her teenage years and early adulthood. At age 26, she was adopted as an adult, displaying the truth that we truly never outgrow the need to belong. Today, Annika is passionate about using her voice and creative abilities to advocate for foster youth. Her heart is to see seats added to tables as the lonely are invited into belonging.

JASON PAREDES Pastor & Author

Jason is the lead pastor of Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas, a bilingual, multisite church in the heart of the DFW area. Jason’s wife, Virginia, challenged him to pray about adoption, and God won. Through their experience adopting two children, God led Jason to challenge Fielder to share His heart for vulnerable children. Ten years later, more than 200 children have found homes with families in their congregation. Jason and Virginia have five beautiful daughters who aren’t allowed to date until they are 42 and a son who brings much-needed balance to the girl power in their home.

SHANE & SHANE Singers & Songwriters

Shane & Shane, the worship duo of Shane Barnard and Shane Everett, have spent more than 15 years writing and leading biblically rooted, lyrically rich worship music. With a desire to glorify the Lord and equip the Church, they also founded The Worship Initiative, an online ministry and growing community that encourages and equips worship leaders and their teams.

TRENT TAYLOR

Advocate, Author & Speaker

Trent Taylor is a Christ-centered speaker, author and mental health professional whose life boldly reflects the redeeming power of God. Today, at just 25 years old, Trent serves alongside his adoptive mom as Co-Founder and CEO of Watch Me Rise, equipping foster and adoptive families, churches and professionals with practical tools and supports rooted in biblical truth. Trent gives all the glory to God for his story and healing.

CURT THOMPSON, MD Author & Psychiatrist

Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, psychiatrist Curt Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known. He understands that deep, authentic relationships are essential to experiencing a healthier, more purposeful life — but the only way to realize this is to begin telling our stories more truly. Curt and his wife, Phyllis, live outside Washington DC and have two adult children.

KATHERINE WOLF Advocate & Survivor

Katherine Wolf is an author, advocate and co-founder of Hope Heals. After she survived a near-fatal brainstem stroke at age 26, her family’s journey through disability has become a public witness that good and hard can co-exist in the same story. Through caregiving, storytelling and lived theology, Katherine is inviting others into a vision of hope, interdependence and embodied resilience. She and her husband, Jay, live in Atlanta with their two sons.

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member organizations only These limited-audience sessions are open to leadership and staff of CAFO member organizations only.

THURSDAY, 8:30 AM WEDNESDAY, 2:15PM – 2:45 PM

The Powerful Gift of a Sabbatical: What, Why and How

KIDS THEATER Take a few minutes to drop in for a coffee cart treat and connect with fellow CEOs as we kick off Summit.

Ministry Across the Miles: Leading & Launching Remote Teams Relationally in a US Setting

WEDNESDAY, 6:45PM – 7:15 PM

Soul Care for Communicators: Digital Boundaries and Healthy Pruning When Your Job Is to Be Online

ceo connect

hello hub: new member drop-by Did your organization become a CAFO member since CAFO2025 in Houston? Stop by the Presenter Hub (Room 1550) on Wednesday evening between 6:45pm – 7:15pm. Connect with other new CAFO members, enjoy some cookies and receive a free gift (while supplies last!).

When an Employee is Struggling: Knowing When to Coach, Clarify or Transition

THURSDAY, 9:45 AM

1530 [KIDS 19] HERITAGE HALL 2451

KIDS THEATER

Finding Free Money to Sustain Your Mission: The Potentials and Perils of Grant Writing

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How to Shape Your Organization's AI Policy

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Restoring Foundations after Organizational Drift

THURSDAY, 1:15 PM Steal This: A Marketing Idea Swap for Christian Non-Profits A Conversation with the Head of the US Children’s Bureau, Dr. Ryan Hanlon

HERITAGE HALL

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(Hosted by WinShape Homes)

THURSDAY, 3:45 PM

WEDNESDAY, 4:15 PM 2410

What Every Non-Profit Leader Needs to Know About AI Leadership and Life Transitions

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The Crucial Task of Feeding the Sheep

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Operations Coaching Room

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FRIDAY, 8:30 AM Standing in the Heat: Growing Your Capacity to Lead Through Tension & Conflict

HERITAGE HALL

Is your organization a CAFO member? Find out at cafo.org/members.

JOIN THE CAFO COMMUNITY —

There’s a Place for You! Join in a vision that is larger than any one individual, organization or project alone. Together, we seek to inspire and equip God’s people in Christian discipleship and the life of the local church.

Membership includes: Individuals, Churches, Non-Profit Organizations and Global Networks.

Stop by the CAFO Help Desk to learn more or visit cafo.org/join for more details.

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sponsor giveaways Stop by the Exhibit Hall to connect with exhibitors, snag these freebies and giveaways and be sure to visit every booth for special marketplace deals, resources and more!

TOYOTA GIBRALTAR STOCKHOLDINGS [BOOTH 205]

Toyota Land Cruiser Collectible Vehicles

Win a Toyota Land Cruiser — a slightly smaller one!

Stop by the booth and drop off your business card for a chance to win one of 10 Toyota Land Cruiser 76 collectible model vehicles. Ten winners will be selected during Summit.

MISSION INCREASE [BOOTH 400] Mission Increase Academy Plus Subscriptions Three winners will receive a Plus-Level subscription to Mission Increase Academy, a self-paced online program focused on transformational giving, fundraising and organizational leadership. Stop by the booth and drop off your business card or scan the QR code to enter.

BOTH HANDS [BOOTH 304] Free Trail Mix

Stop by the booth for complimentary trail mix while supplies last.

EAGLE RANCH [BOOTH 206] Scripture Tote & Family Resource Booklet

Stop by the booth to receive a free canvas Scripture tote and family resource booklet while supplies last.

ISAIAH 117 HOUSE [BOOTH 313] Gift Basket Giveaway

Two winners will receive a gift basket from Isaiah 117 House. Stop by the booth and scan the QR code to enter by 5:00pm Thursday, September 24. Winners will be selected at random.

LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS [BOOTH 217] Fresh-Roasted Coffee for a Year

Enter for a chance to win a year of Gobena fresh-roasted coffee! Stop by the booth to learn more and enter. The winner will be drawn Friday morning.

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REPLANTED MINISTRY [BOOTH 404] Conference Registrations & Books

Enter to win one of two registrations to the Replanted Chicago 2026 Conference or copies of Thriving Families and Replanted: Faith-Based Support for Foster & Adoptive Families. Stop by the booth and enter with your email by 11:00am on Friday.

ONE ANOTHER COLLECTIVE [BOOTH 212] Fair Trade Gift Basket

Enter for a chance to win a gift basket filled with fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate and more. Stop by the booth, purchase a small gift for someone you love and you'll be entered to win.

FINALLY HOME [BOOTH 412] SuperHero Academy VBS Curriculum

Stop by the booth for a chance to win SuperHero Academy VBS curriculum.

NATHAN CADIS MEDIA [BOOTH 116] Free Video Audits, Coffee Bar & Sony Camera Kit Giveaway

Stop by to sign up for a free video audit or enjoy Nespresso coffee and treats while the Exhibit Hall is open. You can also enter to win a Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera Kit. The winner will be drawn at 10:00am Friday, September 25.

LOUDER AGENCY [BOOTH 108] Free Website Audit

Amplify your impact with a free website audit! Stop by the booth to sign up for your complimentary audit from Louder Agency.

HOPECONNECT BY 4KIDS [BOOTH 105] iPad Giveaway

Stop by the booth for a chance to win a free iPad. The winner will be notified September 30.

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Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ, resulting in a transformed life that is

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Your Mission is Too Important for Guesswork.

Core Elements helps leaders serving vulnerable children and families see what’s working and where to grow.

Start with the FREE CareIndex cafo.org/core-elements

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Foster and adoptive families don’t have to navigate seasons of crisis alone.

Designed to be used with the book When There Is Crisis, the new When There Is Crisis Study Guide offers parents — and those who walk alongside them — guidance along the way.

The study guide offers parents discussion prompts, application tools and an online hub of further resources to be used in groups, as couples or individually.

Get the study guide and explore turn-key resources to help families in seasons of crisis.

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New Release!

Navigate Technology Wisely for the Children in Your Life The mission of In-N-Out Burger Foundaaon® is to assist children and youth who have been viccms of abuse and neglect, and to prevent others from suffering a similar fate. The Foundaaon was founded in 1984 by Esther Snyder and her son, Rich, with the help of Lynda Snyder. The Snyder Family’s encounters with child abuse and neglect, along with Esther’s belief that every child deserves a chance and a future, are what led to the Foundaaon’s passionate focus on prevennon, intervennon, and restoraaon in the lives of children and youth.

A faith-based, science-informed guide for understanding the unique risks digital technology poses to children who have experienced early adversity.

The CAFO Research Center’s new book offers caregivers and practitioners the latest research and hopeful guidance on helping children navigate technology in ways that support long-term healing and resilience.

Grab your copy in the bookstore today! cafo.org/digital-age-book

Stronger families.

Safer children.

Bethany Christian Services is the largest Christian child and family organization in the U.S. Founded on the simple yet powerful principle that everyone is made in the image of God, we believe every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected.

Our core beliefs are simple:

When people of faith and compassion come together to help children and families we all thrive.

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WE LOVE GOD AND WE LOVE PEOPLE. Visit with us at booth 310 to learn more, find support, or explore ways to get involved.

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WAIT NO MORE HELPS FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES THRIVE IN CHRIST WAITNOMORE.ORG

LEARN MORE ABOUT WAIT NO MORE ACCESS FREE RESOURCES FIND ENCOURAGEMENT DISCOVER OUR FREE SUITCASE BUNDLE PROGRAM

Caring for orphans in persecuted, impoverished, and war-torn places.

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YOU CAN MOBILIZE CHURCHES WHERE YOU LIVE.

NOVEMBER 8 You want to help churches engage more deeply in caring for vulnerable children and families. But where do you start?

Pure Religion Sunday is a day where churches around the world come together to recognize and respond to God’s heart for vulnerable children and families.

Get resources that help your organization leverage Pure Religion Sunday to inspire, equip and mobilize churches in your community — or find resources for your own church!

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PICK UP YOUR COPY AT THE CAFO BOOKSTORE! No force today shapes our daily lives and character more than our digital devices. Rule Your Tech offers a practical, hopeful framework to help you flourish in an age of digital distraction and reclaim your attention.

Book Signing with CAFO President Jedd Medefind THURSDAY, 3:00PM

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How many kids are in foster care in your county?

To get to more than enough in foster care, you have to know where you are and who’s there with you.

Find foster care data for your US county and a map of others who share your passion for kids and families on the More Than Enough dashboard.

BONUS! Add your ministry to the dashboard map and get a CAFO2026 workshop recording for free!

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HOPE. SUPPORT. HEALING. Bridging Resilience offers Christ-centered insight from the author’s lived experience as well as practical support for the adoption and foster care journey.

WRITTEN BY MARY ANN MCMILLAN FOR: ADOPTEES & FORMER FOSTER YOUTH

Find hope for healing FAMILIES

Gain strength for the journey CHURCHES AND CARE ADVOCATES

Discover wisdom to lead with compassion

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You don’t have to do this alone.

Build meaningful relationships with a global coach and fellow leaders as you pray, reflect on Scripture and grow together in community each month.

Join us for the Journey Together Cohort: A Spiritual Formation Experience for Global Leaders

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NOW IN SPANISH!

WE’RE NOT ALL CALLED TO DO THE SAME THING, BUT WE ARE ALL CAPABLE OF DOING SOMETHING. When it comes to serving vulnerable children and families, this can be the mantra of your church and the foundation of the foster care, adoption and family support ministry you establish: everyone can do something!

Your church — or the churches you’re walking alongside — can make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. This book will help you move beyond questions of “can” or “should” to “how” and “what.” And it’s now available in Spanish!

HELP EVERYONE FIND THEIR “SOMETHING.”

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Explore your calling!

CAFO STUDENT FELLOWSHIP As a CAFO Student Fellow, you will have the unique opportunity to learn, grow and explore your calling with other students and professionals

STOP BY BOOTH 405 FOR MORE INFORMATION

who share your heart to care for vulnerable children and their families.

Now accepting applications!

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Spend less time on spreadsheets.

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Automated reporting that turns the data you already collect into meaningful answers, without replacing your existing systems.

H E L P I N G F O S T E R CA R E L E A D E R S M A K E A D I F F E R E N C E

Reduced report processing from 28 minutes to under 10 seconds.

Surfaced insights to keep siblings together in foster placements.

Converted a 30,000 row spreadsheet into an automated dashboard.

Scan to see how we save your team time. kaloncreative.com/cafo

¡Se habla español!

ACH First 100 folks to come say hi at booth #221 get a copy!

If the Lord has called you to serve the vulnerable in spanish-speaking nations, in a gospel-rooted and evidence-based way, we are your people!

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signature sponsors LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS

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Lifesong for Orphans helps equip followers of Jesus to reach orphans: some to adopt, some to care, some to give. With caring partners and people like you, we support orphaned and vulnerable children through adoption financial assistance, global orphan care, foster care initiatives and sustainable business development. lifesong.org

SHOW HOPE

115 & 117

Founded in 2003 by Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, Show Hope is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption. Through adoption aid and medical care grants, support and education, and advocacy and awareness efforts, Show Hope serves children and families impacted by adoption and/or foster care, both domestically and globally. showhope.org

WINSHAPE HOMES

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WinShape Homes has a vision for families and children to experience healing and restoration through the gospel. We partner with local churches to provide Christ-centered care to children and their families. winshapehomes.org

NATHAN CADIS MEDIA

116 & 118

Nathan Cadis Media exists to help mission-driven organizations uncover, shape and share the stories that make their work matter. Through narrative strategy and documentary storytelling, we help organizations translate complexity into clarity, build trust with the people they serve and create momentum around the work they were created to do. We believe every story carries inherent dignity, and we approach our work with a commitment to truth, care and the responsible stewardship of the people and experiences entrusted to us. nathancadis.com

CARE FOR CHILDREN

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Care for Children's vision is to see a world of children in families! We work with governments around the world to accelerate long-term family placement care at scale for orphans and vulnerable children. careforchildren.com

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champion sponsors ONE MORE CHILD

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One More Child, partnering with church, community, leadership and ministry partners, is on mission to provide Christ-centered services to foster children, hungry children, trafficked children, single moms, struggling families and global communities. onemorechild.org

LIFELINE CHILDREN’S SERVICES

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Lifeline Children's Services is a gospel-driven child welfare agency that equips the Church to serve vulnerable children by mobilizing families, strengthening churches and providing holistic care resources beginning with preborn children until a child ages out of institutional care. lifelinechild.org

IN-N-OUT BURGER FOUNDATION The mission of In-N-Out Burger Foundation® is to assist children and youth who have been victims of abuse and neglect, and to prevent others from suffering a similar fate. The Foundation was founded in 1984 by Esther Snyder and her son, Rich, with the help of Lynda Snyder. The Snyder Family’s encounters with child abuse and neglect, along with Esther’s belief that every child deserves a chance and a future, are what led to the Foundation’s passionate focus on prevention, intervention and restoration in the lives of children and youth. ino4kids.org

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Through technology, content and coaching, Promise686 equips churches to address the child welfare crisis. We help churches make a lasting impact for vulnerable families by providing solutions that are scalable, flexible and relational. promise686.org

SUMMIT EXHIBITION CHALLENGE

FIND THE FRUIT

Download the App to play. Visit booths, meet a new friend ... and earn points. There will be a random drawing for a grand prize!

Be on the lookout for the CAFO apples as you walk around the campus. If you find one, bring it to the Help Desk to claim a prize!

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sustainer sponsors BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL

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Buckner International is a Christ-centered nonprofit serving vulnerable children, families, and seniors in the US and around the world. Through foster care, adoption, family preservation, senior living and humanitarian aid, Buckner works to protect children, strengthen families, and transform generations. buckner.org

PATHWAYS FOR LITTLE FEET

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Pathways for Little Feet supports adoptive and foster families through interest-free adoption loans, counseling grants and conference scholarships, helping children come home and families grow strong, connected and supported. pathwaysforlittlefeet.org

ACH — ALIANZA CRISTIANA PARA LOS HUÉRFANOS

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ACH — Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfanos is a Latin American movement working to equip local churches to love and support vulnerable children and their communities. We build relationships by sharing gospel-centered, evidence-based resources, both at live events and virtually. achlatam.org

FAITHBRIDGEU

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FaithBridgeU equips foster and adoptive families with high-quality, Christ-centered clinical training that promotes stability and long-term success. Its resources help families bring hope, healing and the love of Jesus to children in their care. faithbridgeu.com

THE ELEMENTAL GROUP

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The Elemental Group helps churches and nonprofits build healthy, effective cultures. Using our core framework of Integrity, Passion, Servanthood and Imagination, we provide strategic planning, assessments, coaching, advancement and grant writing services. elementalgroup.org

LOUDER | MARKETING STRATEGY HUB

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Louder Agency helps Christian nonprofits and ministries clarify their message and tell compelling stories through websites, email and digital marketing. Their strategic approach helps organizations strengthen connections, inspire action and build lasting momentum. louderagency.com

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES

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Bethany Christian Services demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting children, empowering youth and strengthening families through quality social services. We believe every child deserves to be safe, loved and connected. bethany.org

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supporter sponsors SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN

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Safe Families for Children brings churches and communities together to keep children safe and families together. Through compassionate volunteer support, it strengthens families facing isolation, helps prevent abuse and neglect and reduces unnecessary entry into the child welfare system. safe-families.org

EAGLE RANCH

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Eagle Ranch serves children and families through Christ-centered counseling, education, residential care and parenting resources that strengthen relationships and promote lasting healing. Through The Wings Center, Eagle Ranch extends its impact with counseling, retreats and nonprofit consulting. eagleranch.org

BOTH HANDS

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Both Hands helps adoptive families and volunteer groups organize service projects for widows while raising funds for adoptions and orphan causes. bothhands.org

GROVE 9

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Grove9 is a strategic marketing agency helping faith-driven foster care and adoption agencies grow their reach, recruit more foster families and increase impact through smart, mission-aligned marketing. grove9.com

WHOLE CHILD INITIATIVE

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Whole Child Initiative provides a proven, trauma-aware approach to caring for the physical, emotional, social, educational and spiritual needs of vulnerable children. wholechildinitiative.org

SEND RELIEF

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Send Relief equips churches and believers to meet needs and share Christ’s hope — responding to crises, strengthening communities and supporting vulnerable children and families through family-based care. Practical help and eternal hope — near and far. sendrelief.org

AGAPE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

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Agape rescues and restores vulnerable children in Kenya through Christ-centered care, working to reunite them with safe, loving families and share the hope of the Gospel. agapechildren.org

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

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Focus on the Family's Wait No More program prepares hearts and homes for kids in foster care or those awaiting adoption.

We inspire families and churches to get involved in the lives of these children through adoption, foster care and wraparound support. waitnomore.org

ECFA

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ECFA (The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) is a growing community of over 2,700 leading churches and nonprofits across the US committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in areas like financial management, board governance, stewardship and leadership. ecfa.org

HOPECONNECT BY 4KIDS

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HopeConnect™ is a free digital platform equipping parents and caregivers with practical, trauma-informed resources that nurture connection, hope and biblical identity in children. Trusted by more than 700,000 caregivers, its research-informed tools offer accessible, faith-centered support for families everywhere. hopeconnect.org

CAREPORTAL, LLC

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CarePortal is a Care-Sharing technology that connects families in crisis with people who can help. Caseworkers submit vetted requests, and local churches and community members respond. Connection changes everything, and it’s closer than ever before. careportal.org

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CONNECTIONPLUS

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ConnectionPlus exists to keep families together and thriving. We equip parents and the professionals who support them with the tools, coaching and guidance to navigate trauma’s hardest behaviors and restore attachment. Together, we are expanding healing in every community — creating real connection and real change. connectionplus.care

FINALLY HOME

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Finally Home equips foster, adoptive and kinship families with practical, trauma-informed resources to build strong, resilient homes where children can heal and thrive. Since 2008, it has walked alongside caregivers with ongoing support that strengthens connection and family stability. finallyhome.net

ABBA FUND

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ABBA Fund provides resources to Christian couples who are adopting. They offer interest-free loans and a fundraising platform. Also — find out more about their church partnerships and Legacy Child Funds. abbafund.org

WORLD CHALLENGE

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We serve orphans and widows by providing loving homes, practical care, renewed hope and the opportunity to know Jesus. worldchallenge.org

CONNIE MAXWELL CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

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Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries restores the faith, family and future of vulnerable children through Christ-centered residential, foster and family Care. Its expanding trauma-informed services support healing for children, families and communities. conniemaxwell.com

MISSION INCREASE

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Mission Increase equips nonprofits, donors and churches with biblically based fundraising and leadership tools to multiply their Kingdom impact. Through free training, online learning and consulting, it helps ministries grow their capacity to transform more lives for Jesus. missionincrease.org

resource sponsors B&H PUBLISHING B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. bhpublishinggroup.com

HEPHZIBAH62:4 Hephzibah62:4, a subsidiary of The Wesleyan Church, provides coaching, resources and financial support to local churches throughout the US and Canada so they can engage effectively in transforming the lives of vulnerable children in their communities. hephzibah.org

KALON CREATIVE Kalon Creative helps foster care and child-serving nonprofits get answers out of the data they already collect, so teams spend less time compiling spreadsheets and more time on the mission. kaloncreative.com

LAGOON DIGITAL MARKETING Lagoons are calm waters where life flourishes, sheltered from harsh waves. Lagoon Digital offers ministries and nonprofits that same refuge — helping you tell your story, build your tech stack, solve problems and embrace AI safely. lagoondigital.com

MISSION:LEADERSHIP Mission:Leadership is a faith-based executive recruiting firm focused squarely on serving nonprofit ministries, Kingdomoriented businesses, churches and academic institutions. Whatever your need, we know great Christian leaders throughout the US and across the globe and how to connect you to them. missionleadership.org

VOOP Voop has built digital safety infrastructure to help keep foster youth safe on smartphones and in the digital world, reducing risk and improving outcomes from care at scale. voop.com

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exhibitors A HOME FOR ME | HELP TREE

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The Help Tree is designed to HELP (honor, encourage, love, pray) child welfare professionals in the Atlanta area. Stop by and write a note of encouragement, and then we will attach a gift card and deliver it.

ADOPTIVE FAMILY RESOURCES

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At Adoptive Family Resources, Inc., we are dedicated to supporting the journey of foster and adoptive parents. Based in Atlanta but serving families nationwide, we provide TBRI® training, interactive workshops and parent-to-parent coaching.

We believe in the power of community, frequently partnering with local organizations to ensure families have the tools they need to thrive. adoptivefamilyresources.org

ALLIANCE CARE NOW

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Alliance Care Now (formerly Orphan Care Ethiopia) is a philanthropic, not-for-profit organization with ONE Mission — To improve the lives of orphans in Ethiopia through advocacy, education and the financial support of agencies and individuals fighting the orphan crisis on the ground. alliancecarenow.org

AMERICA WORLD ADOPTION

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America World Adoption Association serves vulnerable children and families around the world through ethical adoption, family preservation and sustainable orphan care rooted in God’s design for families. awaa.org

BAKER PUBLISHING GROUP

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We publish high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers. bakerpublishinggroup.com

BETTER TOGETHER

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Better Together is a volunteer-driven, professionally supported nonprofit committed to strengthening families and communities through the power of the local church. We partner with and equip faith communities to assist families in crisis and help people find work. bettertogetherus.org

CANTATA HEALTH SOLUTIONS

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Cantata Health Solutions provides innovative behavioral health and human services technology, including its Arize EHR, helping providers across the country spend less time managing systems and more time serving people. cantatahealth.org

CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH MENTORING

213

The Christian Association of Youth mentoring helps Christians develop and grow safe, effective and sustainable mentoring programs. caym.org

FACE OF JUSTICE ASSOCIATION

309

Face of Justice provides Christ-centered aftercare in Costa Rica for children rescued from or orphaned by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. faceofjustice.org

FAITH TO ACTION INITIATIVE

406

The Faith to Action Initiative equips Christian organizations, churches and individuals with resources, training and practical tools to strengthen family-based care for orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide. faithtoaction.org

FOSTER THE FAMILY

402

At Foster the Family, we provide immediate, practical support and ongoing, holistic care to families welcoming vulnerable children through foster, adoption and kinship care. fosterthefamily.org

FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY

204

French Camp Academy is a Christ-centered home and school that walks alongside vulnerable young people through education, relationships and a caring community, helping them heal, grow and discover their identity and purpose in Christ. frenchcamp.org

FUND THE NATIONS LLC

101 & 200

We help individuals, churches and organizations fundraise through custom-designed t-shirts and merchandise that support adoptions, missions and more. fundthenations.com

HOPE + VINE

303

Hope + Vine walks alongside women who have aged out of foster care through seasons of crisis toward healing and hope.

We equip them to break cycles and build healthy relationships through trauma-informed employment, mentoring and lifeskills classes. hopeandvine.org

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ADOPTIONS

314

ICA provides compassionate, holistic care for vulnerable children and families through foster care, adoption, refugee and immigration services and practical support that protects their well-being and dignity. icakids.org

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changing the way foster care begins

ISAIAH 117 HOUSE

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Isaiah 117 House provides a safe, loving home for children awaiting foster care placement, offering comfort and support to reduce trauma during a difficult transition. isaiah117house.com

JUSTICE FOR ORPHANS

403

Justice For Orphans strengthens families, supports caregivers and equips churches with practical resources and training to serve vulnerable children and restore hope. justicefororphansny.org

LEGACY REFUGE

307

Legacy Refuge is a global Christian orphan care nonprofit equipping orphans to know Christ, heal from trauma and live healthy and productive lives through relational camps, vocational training and international leadership development. legacyrefuge.org

MY VILLAGE MINISTRIES

401

My Village Ministries provides Christ-centered community, temporary child hosting, mentorship and practical support to help families in crisis move toward stability and thriving. myvillageministries.com

ONE ANOTHER COLLECTIVE

212

One Another Collective combats exploitation by connecting consumers with fair trade global goods that provide economic empowerment and opportunity to vulnerable communities. oneanothercollective.org

PALAU Palau partners with churches worldwide to proclaim the Gospel, unite the Church and equip believers and evangelists to share the transforming hope of Jesus. palau.org

REPLANTED MINISTRY

404

Replanted Ministry helps foster and adoptive families heal, connect and thrive through local support groups, traumainformed resources and an annual conference. replantedministry.org

SECOND MOTHERS

315

Second Mothers equips and encourages foster and adoptive families worldwide with biblical resources, prayer and support as they provide safe, loving homes for vulnerable children. secondmothers.org

TAYLOR UNIVERSITY: OVC PROGRAM

209

Taylor University’s Orphaned and Vulnerable Children program equips students with biblical, interdisciplinary training to strengthen families and communities and serve vulnerable children effectively around the world. taylor.edu

THE CHALMERS CENTER

306

The Chalmers Center exists to help God’s people rethink poverty and respond with practical biblical principles so that all are restored to flourishing. chalmers.org

THE FUNDRAISING ACADEMY

322

The Fundraising Academy is an online coaching and training community for nonprofits ready to grow. We provide a simple system, practical training and unlimited coaching to help nonprofits raise more money with less stress. fundraisingacademy.com

THE REEL HOPE PROJECT

112

The Reel Hope Project creates hope-filled videos of children in foster care to help them be seen, known and connected with forever families. thereelhopeproject.com

TOYOTA GIBRALTAR STOCKHOLDINGS

205

Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings provides reliable, field-ready Toyota vehicles, specialized conversions, logistics and fleet support for humanitarian and mission organizations operating in challenging environments worldwide. toyota-gib.com

TRAUMA FREE WORLD + BACK2BACK MINISTRIES

215

Trauma Free World and Back2Back Ministries equip caregivers and strengthen families with practical, evidence-informed, Christ-centered approaches that help vulnerable children heal, thrive and flourish. traumafreeworld.org

VIRTUOUS

102

Virtuous equips nonprofits with responsive fundraising technology that strengthens donor relationships, streamlines engagement and helps organizations grow generosity and impact. virtuous.org

XHOPE, INC.

414

xHope empowers vulnerable children and families locally and internationally through foster care and adoption support, family preservation, education and pathways toward lasting stability and reunification. xhopemissions.org

YSO ACADEMY

210

Research-based online courses for foster parents and staff of youth organizations who work with children who have suffered trauma. ysoacademy.com

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MEET-UP BOARD & GATHERINGS

ROTUNDA

Find your people while at Summit. Use the meet-up boards to join a gathering or create your own meet-up for folks just like you. You can join one of the scheduled meet-ups during the Gather Hour on Thursday at 2:45pm (Pg 21) or create your own. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others.

WE ARE CAFO: MAKE YOUR MARK!

W E ARE C AF O

Summit is more than a gathering — it’s a community. Find your people, make your mark, share a conversation and celebrate the many faces and stories that make us CAFO.

WEST HALLWAY

As you pass the Rotunda Market, take a minute to make your mark on the giant CAFO sign. Together, the CAFO community is making an impact all over the world, working on behalf of vulnerable children and families. You are part of something bigger than any one organization alone!

CONVERSATION NOOK

KIDS ROOMS 14/15/16

Some of the best parts of Summit happen in the conversations between the sessions. This year, we’ve created a space just for that. Stop by the Conversation Nook to meet with friends or colleagues, whether they're longtime friends or people you've just met! Simply sit down and talk for a while.

STOP AND SMILE

EAST HALLWAY

Different places. Different roles. One shared calling to care for vulnerable children and families. Step in, snap a photo and say it with us: We are CAFO.

take less home. carry more with you.

Continue exploring what better fruit from fewer branches can look like through books from main stage speakers and CAFO authors, resources for spiritual formation, conference merchandise and meaningful gifts for those back home.

BOOKSTORE HOURS

WEDNESDAY, 12:00PM – 7:30PM THURSDAY, 8:00AM – 7:00PM FRIDAY, 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Bookstore will be closed during each general session.)

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fewer branches. better fruit.

As you reflect on these days together, consider what you want to carry forward and what may need to be pruned away. Capture the insights, invitations and next steps that could make room for BETTER FRUIT.

As you leave the closing general session, take a leaf with you to serve as a simple reminder of what you’re pruning, what you’re cultivating and the better fruit you’re making room for.

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CONNECTING HEARTS. RESTORING HOPE. Hope Connect 4 Kids

HopeConnect™ equips and empowers parents of traumatized children with trusted, compassionate resources. Created and reviewed by licensed therapists, clinical psychologists, and advanced-degree social workers who are also Christian parents, our articles, devotionals, video series, webinars, and fun-filled parent-child activities are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese — at no cost.

“HopeConnect™ is an excellent tool that hides the Word of God in the hearts of children who need healing and hope.”

DR. ALBERT REYES, CEO, BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL

Join 805,000+ parents exploring

HopeConnect™

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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1PROJECT • 127 WORLDWIDE • 1MILLIONHOME • 4KIDS • A CHILD'S HOPE INTERNATIONAL • A DOOR OF HOPE • A FAMILY FOR EVERY ORPHAN • A HOME FOR ME MINISTRIES • A LOVING OPTION ADOPTION • A POSITIVE ATTITUDE FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY • ABBA FUND • ACTION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES • ADOPTION BY SHEPHERD CARE • ADOPTIVE FAMILY RESOURCES • AFRICAN HAVENS • AGAPE ASIA • AGAPE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY • AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES • AGAPE NASHVILLE • AGAPE OF CENTRAL ALABAMA • AGAPE OF NORTH ALABAMA • AGAPE OF NORTH CAROLINA • ALABAMA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES AND FAMILY MINISTRIES • ALASKA BAPTIST FAMILY SERVICES • ALL GOD'S CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL • ALLIANCE CARE NOW • ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN EVERYWHERE • AMARILLO CHILDREN’S HOME • AMARIS MINISTRIES • AMAZIMA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL • AMBASSADORS OF FATHER’S HOUSE • AMERICA WORLD ADOPTION • AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ICC • AMIINA MINISTRIES • AN OPEN DOOR ADOPTION AGENCY, INC. • ARIZONA 1.27 • ARIZONA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S SERVICES • ARKANSAS BAPTIST CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES • ASIA'S HOPE • AWANA • BACK2BACK MINISTRIES • BACKYARD ORPHANS • BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA • BCS TOGETHER • BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES • BETTER TOGETHER • BIEN AIME FARM • BIG HOUSE FAMILY MINISTRY • BLESS THE CHILDREN MINISTRIES • BOTH ENDS BELIEVING (BEB) • BOTH HANDS • BRIDGE THE GAP • BRIGHT HOPE • BRINGING CHILDREN HOPE (AKA BCH, INC.) • BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL • BUILDING FAMILIES MINISTRIES • CAL FARLEY'S BOYS RANCH • CAMP ROCK OF GA • CARE FOR CHILDREN • CARING FOR HAITIAN ORPHANS WITH AIDS • CASA VIVA • CHERISH UGANDA • CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN RANCH • CHILD BRIDGE • CHILD HOPE INTERNATIONAL • CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS • CHILDREN'S SHELTER OF CEBU • CHOOSING HOPE ADOPTIONS • CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES • CHRIST'S HOPE • CHRISTIAN ADOPTION RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (CARE) • CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH MENTORING (CAYM) • CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE • CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICES • CIRCLE OF CARE, INC. • CLEMENT ARTS • COLLINS HOME FAMILY MINISTRIES • COMPACT FAMILY SERVICES • COMPASS • COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL • COMPASSIONATE HOPE FOUNDATION • CONGREGATIONS FOR KIDS (CFK) • CONNECT SOUTH CENTRAL TENNESSEE • CONNECTION*PLUS* • CONNECTIONS HOMES, INC. • CONNIE MAXWELL CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES • COUNTERACT INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY ORPHAN HELPERS) • COYOTE HILL • CRISIS CARE TRAINING INTERNATIONAL • CROSSROADS • DC127 • DEACONESS PREGNANCY AND ADOPTION • DECLARE NO MORE FOUNDATION • DWELL ORPHAN CARE • EAGLE RANCH • EKISA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL • ELEVATE ETHIOPIA • EMBERHOPE YOUTHVILLE • EMBERS INTERNATIONAL • EMBRACE TEXAS (AKA EMBRACE WAITING CHILDREN) • EMPOWERED TO CONNECT • EMPTY FRAMES INITIATIVE • ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER • EVERY CHILD • EVERY MOTHER'S ADVOCATE • EVERY ORPHAN'S HOPE • EXILE INTERNATIONAL • FACE OF JUSTICE • FAITH IN DEEDS • FAITHBRIDGE FOSTER CARE • FAMILY CONNECT OF WISCONSIN • FAMILY CONNECTIONS CHRISTIAN ADOPTIONS • FAMILY HOPE • FAMILY HOPE COALITION • FAMILY LIFE MISSIONS • FEEDING THE ORPHANS • FINALLY HOME • FISHHOOK INTERNATIONAL • FIVE18 • FOCUS ON THE FAMILY • FOR HIS CHILDREN • FOR THE CHILDREN • FOR THE SAKE OF ONE • FORERUNNER MENTORING • FORGOTTEN CHILDREN WORLDWIDE, INC. • FOSTER THE CITY • FOSTER THE FAMILY • FOSTERING FAITHFULLY • FOSTERING FAMILIES RESOURCE CENTER • FOSTERING FAMILY MINISTRIES • FOSTERING HOPE • FOSTERING HOPE NEW ENGLAND • FOSTERING OUR FUTURE AT GRACE LANDING • FOSTERING THE FAMILY • FOUNDATION FOR KENYA • GLOBAL IMPACT INTERNATIONAL, INC. • GLOBALFINGERPRINTS

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HIS MINISTRY • FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY • GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

HAVEN OF EAST TEXAS (AKA TAPKARD INC) • HOPE INSTITUTE

HOLISTIC HAITIAN ALLIANCE • HOMES OF LOVE • HOPE + VINE • HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN • HOPE HARBOR, INC. • HOPE • HOPE INTERNATIONAL • HOPE THAT BINDS • HOPE

UNLIMITED FOR CHILDREN • HOPE'S PROMISE • HOPECO •

HOPEHOUSE INTERNATIONAL • HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE •

IDENTITY MISSION • IGNITE HOPE • IMMERSE ARKANSAS •

IN HIS HANDS • INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ADOPTIONS •

ISAIAH 117 HOUSE • JAMES TRAIL • JOSIAH WHITE'S • JOY

MEADOWS • JUSTICE FOR ORPHANS • KATELYN'S FUND

ORPHAN MINISTRY • KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE • KIDS

ALIVE INTERNATIONAL • KIDSTOWN INTERNATIONAL • KING'S

RANCH MINISTRIES • KINSHIP UNITED • KUDA VANA

Celebrating CAFO member organizations who

PARTNERSHIP INTERNATIONAL • LAST BELL MINISTRIES •

LEAST

have chosen to leave logos and egos at the door,

FOUNDATION • LEGACY REFUGE • LIFEHOUSE OF HOUSTON •

uniting their strengths to serve vulnerable

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LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES • LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS CHILDREN • LOOM INTERNATIONAL • LOUISIANA BAPTIST

children and families better together.

CHILDREN'S HOME & FAMILY MINISTRIES • LOVING SHEPHERD

MINISTRIES • LUKE 14 MINISTRIES • LUPINS AFRICA • LUZ DE VIDA (FORMERLY CORAZÓN DE ESPERANZA) • MERCY PROJECTS • MIRIAM’S HEART • MISSION TO CHILDREN • MISSOURI BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME • MORE THAN ENOUGH MINISTRIES • MOSAIC HOPE • MOUNT DORA CHILDREN'S HOME • MY BAG MY STORY • MY FAMILY'S FARM • MY VILLAGE MINISTRIES • MYLIFESPEAKS • NEEMA VILLAGE • NEW HOPE GIRLS • NEW HORIZONS ADOPTION AGENCY INC., • NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN • NEW LIFE ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL • NIGHTLIGHT CHRISTIAN ADOPTIONS • OAKDALE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY • OASIS FOR ORPHANS • OKLAHOMA BAPTIST HOMES FOR CHILDREN • OLIVE CREST • ONE ANOTHER COLLECTIVE • ONE LESS INC • ONE MORE CHILD • ONE30 NETWORK • ONECHILD • OPEN HEARTS FOR ORPHANS • OPERATION BLESSING (ORPHAN'S PROMISE) • ORPHAN CARE ALLIANCE • ORPHAN OUTREACH • ORPHAN RELIEF AND RESCUE • ORPHAN RELIEF EFFORT, INC • ORPHAN SHADE • ORPHAN VOICE • ORPHAN'S JOY • ORPHANOS • ORPHANS FIRST • OUT OF THE ASHES • PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN • PANHANDLE ORPHAN CARE NETWORK • PARTNERS FOR LIFE ADVANCEMENT AND EDUCATION PROMOTION (PLAEP) • PATCH OUR PLANET • PATHWAY FAMILY SERVICES • PATHWAYS FOR LITTLE FEET • PATTY'S HOPE • POIEMA MOVEMENT • PRINCE OF PEACE MINISTRIES • PRINCESS PROMISE • PROJECT 1.27 • PROJECT 82 KENYA • PROJECT BELONG VA • PROJECT HOPE WORLDWIDE • PROJECT MAÑANA INTERNATIONAL • PROMISE686 • PROVIDENCE WORLD • PS I LOVE YOU MINISTRIES • RALEIGH'S PLACE • REMADE • REPLANTED MINISTRY • RESTORATION225 • RESTORE17 • RESTORED SOULS FOUNDATION • RESTORING HOPE • RICE BOWLS • RIVERCROSS • ROOTED FAMILIES ROOTED COMMUNITIES • SAFE FAMILIES CANADA • SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN • SALTY FAMILY SERVICES • SAVING SUSAN MINISTRY INC. • SECOND MOTHERS • SELAMTA FAMILY PROJECT • SEND RELIEF • SERVING ORPHANS WORLDWIDE • SEVEN HOMES • SHADOW OF HIS WINGS • SHOW HOPE • SIXTY FEET • SMALL WORLD INC. • SOUTH TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS • SOUTHEASTERN CHILDREN'S HOME • SPRINGTIME HOUSE IN ROMANIA • STEP AHEAD • STILL CONSULTANT, INC • STORY INTERNATIONAL • SU REFUGIO MINISTRIES • SWEET SLEEP • TEEN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION • TEEN REACH • TENNESSEE BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES, INC. • THE ADVOCATE MISSION • THE BAIR FOUNDATION • THE CALL • THE CHALMERS CENTER • THE FORGOTTEN INITIATIVE • THE FOSTERING COLLECTIVE • THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT (CAREPORTAL) • THE ISAIAH 1:17 PROJECT • THE JAMES ONE 27 INITIATIVE • THE MAKER'S BOX • THE PEARL PROJECT • THE REEL HOPE PROJECT • THE RIVERSIDE PROJECT • THE SPARROW FUND • THE VINE UGANDA (AKA TRULY FED MINISTRIES) • THIRD LENS • TING MINISTRIES • TOGETHER FOR GOOD • TOUCHED BY LOVE INTERNATIONAL, INC. • TRANSFORM SOUTH SUDAN • TRULIGHT127 MINISTRIES • TRUST FOR AFRICA • UKRAINE ORPHAN OUTREACH • UNFAULTED • UNITING HOPE • VOH AFRICA SOCIETY • WATOTO • WINSHAPE HOMES • WORLD CHALLENGE • WORLD ORPHANS • WORTHY & KNOWN FAMILY PROJECT • XHOPE, INC. • YOU CAN MENTOR • ZOE EMPOWERS • ZOE INTERNATIONAL 60 #CAFO2026 CAFO2026.ORG/SURVEY