How to Support Adoptive and Foster Families: A Brazilian Case
How can I establish and support a group for adoptive and foster families within my church or community? Support groups are one of the most effective ways to strengthen families and avoid displacement. We have more than 13 years of experience leading Pontes de Amor (Bridges of Love), a Support Group in Brazil. Join this…
Read MoreHow to Build Resilience and Promote Mental Health in Staff and Caregivers for Non-Profits Providing Care and Services to OVC
This interactive roundtable session will equip non-profit leaders with practical tools to build resilience and promote emotional and mental health among their staff and caregivers. Guided by Christian principles, we will discuss personalized, actionable strategies and experience-based practices that you can harness to enhance care quality while fostering collaboration between ministries and organizations.
Read MoreHow to Create Capacity Training Resources that Local Partners Can Contextualize
Most capacity-building resources that support the well-being of children are available only in English. Due to the vocabulary and terminology used, the material created is often difficult for individuals attending training in their third or fourth language to access and translate. We have effective training materials that incorporate multiple learning styles and activities, which partners…
Read MoreHelping without Hurting: Key Principles for Walking Well Across Socioeconomic Lines
Addressing material poverty is a central component of both preventing family separation and caring for vulnerable children and families. Unfortunately, good intentions are not enough; it is possible to harm poor people in the very process of trying to help them. Based on principles from the best-selling book When Helping Hurts, we’ll explore key principles…
Read MoreGospel-Centered After-School Programs as a Family Preservation Strategy
This coaching table offers practical, Gospel-centered strategies for launching or strengthening after-school programs that serve vulnerable families and empower children. Drawing from Cadaniño’s model of spiritual formation, academic reinforcement, and family strengthening, with a highlight on STEM education, discipleship, and service, you will learn how to equip local leaders and those you serve to build…
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