This vision will pulse in all that we explore together at the CAFO2022 Summit – from corporate worship to keynote talks, workshop learning to mealtime fellowship. Together, we will deepen and grow as a people planted by God Himself: People who anticipate the good God can bring from what feels like death … People who experience planting again and again in their daily lives … People who join with their good Father and one another in His planting, too…
Find YOUR People
Church
Leaders
Church Leaders
Pastors, Ministry Directors, and Lay Leaders
Non-Profit Leaders
Non-Profit Leaders
CEOs, Executive Directors, and Staff
Global
Leaders
Global Leaders
Teams working within the global sector to international leaders on the ground.
Foster / Adoptive Parents
Foster/Adoptive Parents
All who have or are considering welcoming children into their home.
Child Welfare Professionals
Child Welfare Professionals
Those in every sphere of serving children domestically -- from social workers to agency/county staff.
Get ready to meet, discover, learn and share with others walking the same road and working toward the same solutions as you. Watch ideas become action, strangers become friends and isolation become a hopeful community.
“It was so nice being surrounded by others who share the same passions. We all hear, see, witness and go through what most have no idea. To be in this community recharges me to go back, grow, expand and improve, all for the children we serve!”
Speakers
More speakers announced soon!
Explore CAFO2022
120+ Workshops
There’s something for everyone at the CAFO Summit. From best practice research to help for adoptive/foster parents to building church ministry strategies to engaging in care globally and much more.
Better Together Rooms
Provide a unique interactive space for groups of like-minded passionate people to explore, plan, problem-solve, and dream…together.
Coaching Tables
Connect one-on-one or in small group personalized coaching & mentoring with experts in the field to tackle some of your biggest challenges.
Prayer
With a focused team ready to come alongside you to encourage and burden-share.
“My favorite part of Summit is the oneness in the vision of serving children – I left reenergized and firmly rooted, as well as encouraged and less isolated.”
Schedule
All times are Eastern Time.
Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept 27-28
Pre-Summit Intensives
Tuesday, Sept 27 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Moving Towards Family Solutions: An Immersive Simulation Experience
Wednesday, Sept 28 8:30am - 2:30pm
- Overcoming: Struggles and Resilience in Care Experienced Adults
- Purposeful Parenting: Building an Action Plan for Connection, Health and Growth
- Identity to Mission: an Adoptee and Foster Gathering
- Asking Without Fear: Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Fundraising
Wednesday, Sept 28
Day 1
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Check-in & Exhibit Fair
3:00 PM -4:00 PM
Opening General Session
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Workshops
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Dinner Break
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
General Session
Thursday, Sept 29
Day 2
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Workshops
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Workshops
11:00 PM – 12:00 PM
General Session
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Workshops
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshops
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner Break
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
General Session
Friday, Sept 30
Day 3
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Workshops
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Workshops
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
General Session
Pre-Summit Intensives
Join CAFO2022 early for one of these deep-dive intensive sessions. Registration is required.
Workshops
No matter your role in caring for vulnerable children, you’ll find wisdom, truth and guidance for the road ahead. Our presenters are people just like you sharing what they’ve learned in the ups and downs of this work.
Major Tracks Include:
- Building Church Ministries
- Help for Adoptive / Foster Parents
- Maximizing the Impact of Your Organization
- Engaging Effectively for Foster Youth
- Engaging Effectively for Orphans Worldwide
- Child Welfare & Adoption Professionals
- Continuing Education Units
- Find many others below…
Workshops Coming Soon
Registration Options
Whether you come on your own or with a team, join us for CAFO2022 and leave feeling inspired, equipped and connected with others who share your heart to care for the most vulnerable. Your registration covers admission to all General Sessions, workshops, conference materials, coffee, snacks and Thursday lunch.
General
$250
$215
Price increases on August 1, 2022
CAFO Members
$200
$165
Price increases on August 1, 2022
Groups
$240
$205
Price increases on August 1, 2022
Group CAFO Members
$190
$155
Price increases on August 1, 2022
Explore CAFO Membership
Unite with a global alliance by joining a community that shares your heart for vulnerable children and families.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know there’s a lot going on at the CAFO Summit and want to answer some common questions.
Thank you for our CAFO2022 Summit Host Church: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church!
They are located at 955 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068. johnsonferry.org
If you have a heart/calling towards orphans and vulnerable children the CAFO Summit is for you! Workshops will include themes specifically designed for pastors, church lay leaders, non-profit staff and leadership, adoptive/foster parents, child welfare professionals, and individuals looking for more information on orphan care ministry.
Come alone or with others? Many prefer to have more than one person attend the CAFO Summit. With the broad range of concurrent workshops, multiple attendees can take home a fuller range of information. Many ministries use conference networking and meal breaks to begin shaping a plan and ideas for further ministry once they return home. In addition, two or more attendees often return home with a deepened relationship and vision that can form the foundation for future ministry.
We ask that children (excluding infants) under the age of 13 not attend unless with parental supervision. The program is not designed for young children. Mature youth with a heart and vision for ministry may register at the special student rate, email summitinfo@cafo.org to find out more. There will be no KIDS Summit this year.
Editing your registration:
When you registered, the confirmation email linked to an “edit your registration”. However, you can also make updates by visiting here and following the instructions. If you have further registration questions or are having trouble editing your existing registration, please email summitinfo@cafo.org.
Transfer your registration to another:
We’re sorry to hear you’re unable to join us this year! You can certainly transfer your registration to someone else. Simply fill out the Summit Info request form below and a team member will follow up with you to edit the registration. The new registrant will be sent a confirmation email with check-in instructions.
Cancellation:
Attendee Cancellation Policy
A cancellation refund may be offered if the registrant requires medical treatment for an illness at the time of cancellation resulting in medically imposed restrictions, as certified by a legally qualified physician or in the event of a death in the family and if the cancelation request is provided (30) days prior to the event (“cancelation cut off date”).
If approved for a refund, all funds will be returned minus a $35 fee to cover expenses related to your canceled registration.
No other refunds will be offered.
Please remember that canceling your registration does not automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements. Attendees are responsible for canceling their own hotel and travel reservations.
Force Majeure
After the cancellation cutoff date, payments made are not refundable for any reason, including, but not limited to, failure to use conference attendance credentials due to illness or due to any event beyond the reasonable control of the parties, such as an act of God, a health epidemic, natural disaster, travel-related problems, an act of terrorism, or other unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the CAFO against which it would have been unreasonable for the CAFO to take precautions and which CAFO could not have avoided even using its best efforts.
For all questions about international travel see here for details.
Yes. This will look different than last year but we are planning for some virtual components this year. Those details are coming soon.
YES! Every year a mighty team of volunteers provides hospitality, direction, and helping hands to the CAFO Summit. Each year, the volunteers’ service, heart and smile shapes the experience of the attendees. Whether you are the ideal people person, expert behind the scenes runner, chief organizer or strong box-lifter, there is a place for you! Will you join the team?
Who can volunteer?
Volunteer slots are filled by all ages, beginning with responsible older students to all seasons of adulthood.
If I’m a volunteer, do I have to pay to attend?
No! Registration is our gift to full-time volunteers. Each volunteer will be assigned to a particular volunteer team for the slots he/she is available. We ask volunteers to be available to their team for any days they are on-site. While we consider volunteering an all-in experience, each role has multiple “free times” throughout the day where volunteers can join any Summit session.
If this sounds good to you, apply to volunteer here!
The safety and health of everyone at CAFO2022 is a top priority.
CAFO continues to closely monitor the status of COVID along with state and CDC guidelines. We are working with our tremendous host church and local officials to take all measures needed to minimize any risks.
While situations continue to evolve, we anticipate that on-site at the Summit:
We will encourage all participants to understand and seriously consider all current CDC recommendations.
We will ask all participants to fully comply with local mandates.
In all of this, we encourage all CAFO2022 participants to apply common sense measures: stay home if you don’t feel well, wash hands frequently, and consult with your health care provider with any questions.
Each of us today have unique situations and feelings about these matters. In the CAFO community, there is much grace and understanding for all. While we would love for all of us to be together for CAFO2022, each must proceed based on their own sense of wisdom and comfort levels. Our deepest desire is to see you thriving in body, mind and spirit, rooted deep in the love of God.
Yes!
CAFO Membership: A discounted rate is available for any CAFO member or member applicant ($50 off). This discounted rate includes any individual, church, or organization that applies for membership. See more about membership here.
Groups (10+): A discounted rate is available for groups of 10+ attending the Summit. Register separately here.
Are there audio & video recordings available?
Yes! General Sessions and most workshops are audio recorded and available for purchase. (Member-only workshop recordings are not available.) General sessions may also be available on video.
Download cards are available in advance as you register, sold on-site and available online here.
All general sessions and workshops are included with your registration. You do not need to worry about signing up for workshop sessions, attend whichever you’d like.
Attending General Sessions Only
Due to the format of the Summit sessions, we do not offer the option of attending only the General sessions. However, you can visit the CAFO store after the Summit to purchase a video recording of each general session.
Building your CAFO2022 Experience
While you don’t have to sign up for workshops, because there’s much happening during the CAFO Summit you can build your experience ahead of time. This is purely optional and only to help you plan and maximize your time while with us. Your schedule will not be available on-site, please print and bring along with you. Build your experience coming soon.
Yes to all, for in-person attendance only.
Hague Sessions
The suggested Hague training hours are offered on an advisory basis. Please consult your agency to confirm that these sessions will fulfill your requirements. Completion certificates will be available for each of these sessions.
Continuing Education Units
These CEUs are for social work professionals. Adoptive parents and professionals from other fields may elect to receive this certificate for independent submission to the appropriate boards and associations for credit. Only available for those attending in-person.
Attendance Certificate
Yes. We can send you a certificate for CAFO Summit attendance. Please visit here after the conference for updated instructions on how to request this certificate.
Hotel & Travel
Hotel Accommodations: Please make your hotel reservation by the reservation deadline date listed for each hotel. After that date, rates will go up and availability will be limited.
Courtyard by Marriott
Atlanta, GA 30339
Wyndham Garden Hotel
Marietta, GA 30067
Tru by Hilton
Atlanta, GA 30320
Marietta NW at Galleria
Atlanta, GA 30339
Hyatt Regency Suites
Marietta, GA 30067
Hampton Inn & Suites
Marietta, GA 30067
Drury Inn & Suites
Marietta, GA 30067
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Marietta, GA 30067
Courtyard by Marriott
Marietta, GA 30067
Car Rentals
Car Rentals: You are not required to use these links, but discounts are available. Good for seven days before and after September 26-30, 2022.
We'll see you in Atlanta!
You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new community and friendships to walk this road together.
