Course Objectives

This course will:

• Examine the challenges facing today’s youth, especially in relation to mental health and overall well-being.
• Recognize how simple, daily habits can contribute to individual flourishing.
• Develop sturdy practices that address the underlying challenges of today’s youth while accounting for the whole person.
• Apply these practices to support the healing and health of foster and adoptive families, particularly children who have experienced early adversity.
• Equip Christian leaders and parents to implement these practices within families, churches and organizations.

Requirements for CAFO Certificate of Completion

1. Complete all lessons (including videos) in each module of this course.
2. Fill out the feedback survey once you’ve completed each module.

Do:

Before continuing with the course, please:

• Familiarize yourself with the resources and initiatives available on the CAFO website, specifically the Institute for Family-Centered Healing & Health
• Download the free Barna Report: Gen Z Mental Health & Well-Being: Six Practical Ideas for Christian Leaders and Parents. *This report is hosted by Barna Group. While it’s publicly available, you’ll be asked to create a free account to view and download it—helping support the continued sharing of this research.
• Access the course platform and familiarize yourself with the course layout and materials.