How to Help Children Know, Understand, and Navigate Their Stories
We are storymakers and storytellers, distinctly created by God to make sense of who we are and how the world works through the power of stories. What does that mean for children whose stories include experiences of neglect, abandonment, abuse, substance use, sibling loss, etc.? In this interactive session, we will explore how, as parents…
Read MoreHow to Navigate Trauma When Feeling Like a Parenting Failure
Parenting children, teens, and young adults who have joined your family through foster care or adoption often involves navigating complex emotional landscapes rooted in trauma and past experiences. Amid challenging behaviors or crises, caregivers can find themselves emotionally overwhelmed, struggling to maintain clarity and a rational perspective. This session introduces an approachable and powerful technique…
Read MoreHow to Raise and Equip Children in Biblical Financial Stewardship
Are your children prepared to understand and manage money in a God-honoring way? This roundtable will focus on raising your kids in biblical financial discipleship, why it matters, and how you can commit to being a parent devoted to raising faithful children. Let’s discuss resources and practical solutions, so you can leave the CAFO Summit…
Read MoreHope For the FASD Journey Meet-Up
This Meet-Up is for parents and caregivers raising children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol. All are welcome whether their child has been diagnosed with an FASD or not.
Read MoreHow Lament and Gratitude Coexist While Healing from Trauma
Participants will discover how lament and gratitude can coexist in the healing journey. Former foster youth Trent Taylor and his adoptive mother, Pam Taylor, will share their powerful testimony of how biblical principles helped them shift their view of trauma and fulfill God’s purpose for their family. Through their story, they’ll explore how embracing both…
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