About Us
The goal of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) is to inform, educate and engage churches and individuals in orphan and adoption ministry. As an alliance of Christian ministries, this unified effort is being undertaken to reach the broader Christian community about the needs of orphans and the opportunity for adoption, foster care and orphan ministry worldwide. CAFO is coordinating resources and efforts to expand orphan ministry in the Christian community.
CAFO is an opportunity for member organizations to become "certified" in order to be part of a referral list of agencies. This will assist churches and individuals in having assurance that ministries meet specific doctrinal, financial and program standards. In addition, member agencies will benefit from exposure of their ministry to the Christian community. CAFO will also organize a yearly summit for members to be able to network, receive training, and have churches, individuals and other organizations connect to their ministries. CAFO is currently being created from a steering committee of members from ten separate adoption and orphan care organizations that have participated in annual summits.
CAFO Mission Statement: Motivate and unify the body of Christ to live out God's mandate to care for the orphan with the vision to have every orphan experience God's unfailing love and know Jesus as Savior.
Please use our application form below if you wish to apply to become a member of Christian Alliance for Orphans.
Board of Directors:
President: Maridel Sandberg; Director, The MICAH Fund; Bethlehem Baptist Church
Vice-President: Matt Storer; President, VisionTrust International
Secretary: Kent Hatfield; Attorney / Partner Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC and Deacon, Orphan Care Ministry, Southeast Christian Church
Treasurer: Scott Hasenbalg; Executive Director, Shaohannah's Hope
Board Member: Paul Pennington; Executive Director, Family Life's Hope for Orphans
Board Member: Bill Blacquiere; President, Bethany Christian Services
Board Member: Mike Douris; President, Orphan Outreach
Board Member: Andy Lehman; Vice President, Life-song for Orphans
Board Member: Brian Luwis, President & Founder, America World Adoption