Care for Children was proud to sponsor this year’s Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit, one of the largest global gatherings dedicated to family-based care and child welfare reform. This sponsorship was made possible thanks to the generous support of a member of our US Board, whom we sincerely thank for their commitment to our mission.
Representatives from more than 80 countries came together to share best practices, research, and real stories of transformation. The summit provided an opportunity for Care for Children to connect with leaders, practitioners, and faith-based organisations committed to the same vision: ensuring every child grows up in a safe and loving family.
As sponsors, Care for Children played an active role throughout the week - engaging in panel discussions, building new partnerships, and sharing insights from over 25 years of experience supporting governments to transition from institutional to family-based care.
A key theme at CAFO this year was collaboration. Care for Children’s team met with several potential partners across Africa, Asia and South America to explore how our new digital training tool My Family can help equip local professionals and strengthen national systems. These conversations align closely with Care for Children’s growing Regional Hub strategy, designed to bring sustainable, government-led reform to new regions.
Reflecting on the event, Robert Glover OBE, Care for Children’s Founder and Executive Director, said:
"CAFO brought together people with a shared belief that family is where children belong. It’s encouraging to see this movement growing stronger across continents. Our work is about giving every country the tools and confidence to make family-based care possible."
The CAFO Summit once again highlighted the global momentum for family-based care - a movement Care for Children is proud to help lead. With the continued support of partners, donors, and Family Champions, the organisation remains committed to seeing the next million children grow up in families, not institutions.
