How 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…
Read MoreGreat Expectations: When Adoption Doesn’t Look Like You Imagined
Every adoptive parent begins with hopes for their child’s future, but what happens when the story unfolds differently than expected? This session will help you process unmet expectations with grace, release the need for a perfect narrative, and embrace your child’s unique journey. Through honest conversation and encouragement from an adult adoptee, you’ll gain practical…
Read MoreGrief and Grace: Learning to Walk the Tender and Tenacious Path in Darkness
As we come to understand that grief is a natural part of life, we can also chart a path that is filled with both hope and honesty. Negative emotions are not somehow bad, but we must learn how to interact with them in an honest and hopeful way. We will ground our time in Scripture…
Read MoreHealing Practices of the Christian Home: Creating an Environment Where Children Can Thrive
In the CAFO community, we often discuss providing safe, stable, and loving homes for children, but what does that really mean in our modern culture? How do we define these terms, and how can they be applied to create an environment of flourishing in our homes? This session will offer biblical ideas that can serve…
Read MoreHelping Children Interpret Their History Through Simple Stories
Does talking with your child about their story feel overwhelming? This interactive workshop will encourage and empower caregivers to take small pieces of their child’s history and turn them into treasured stories. Although all children benefit from the power of stories, this workshop is specifically designed for parents of foster and adopted children aged ten…
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