ATTACHMENT AFTER ADVERSITY
Even after deep adversity, healing is possible—and relationships are the key. This course explores how secure, healthy attachment can transform the lives of children who’ve experienced trauma, loss, or separation from parental care. Drawing from the latest research and rooted in practical application, this course will equip you to foster healing relationships that build resilience and support lifelong wellbeing.
Whether you’re a caregiver, ministry leader, or professional working with vulnerable children, you’ll learn how to recognize the effects of early adversity, understand attachment styles, and create an environment where children can feel safe, valued, and connected. It’s not about perfect parenting—it’s about consistent presence, trust, and the hope that even after hardship, secure attachment can change everything.
YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
- Apply principles of attachment theory to caregiving relationships
- Implement practical tools to promote secure attachment across different care settings
- Evaluate risk and protective factors to support resilience in children
- Build consistent rhythms that help children feel safe, seen, and connected
- A CAFO Certificate of Completion to demonstrate your learning
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Customizable Tools
& Templates
Editable resources and logo-free templates to help you take your learning into practice.
Team Discussion &
Summary Guides
Review what you've learned and lead others through team discussions with provided guides and curated resources.
CAFO Certificate of Completion
Show your commitment to growth and best practices with a downloadable certificate from CAFO.
A PROVEN FRAMEWORK FOR BETTER CARE
This course is part of CAFO’s Core Elements of Success program, which provides a clear roadmap to improving outcomes for vulnerable children through evidence-based training on key aspects of quality care.
Drawing from global best practices and enriched by insights from NGOs, field experts, and experienced leaders, each course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to provide quality care for vulnerable children and families. Topics range from child protection and confidentiality to board governance and fiscal accountability—giving you the resources to implement best practices across every aspect of your organization, ensuring your efforts lead to meaningful, positive outcomes.
If you're committed to achieving measurable results—rather than just hoping for positive outcomes—and need actionable strategies and tools to improve your program, this course is for you.
CAFO’s Core Elements of Success: Simplified care improvement, designed for you.
AT A GLANCE
How to build resilience by cultivating healing relationships with children who’ve experienced trauma or loss.
- Who is This Course For?
- Christian leaders and staff serving vulnerable children and families
- Program managers, board members, or care decision-makers
- Anyone seeking practical tools grounded in both Scripture and science
- Time Commitment
- Fully self-paced
- Most courses take 3 hours to complete, but you’re welcome to move at your own pace.
- Price
- $89 CAFO Members
- $99 Non-Members
- Need help covering the cost? Learn about scholarships and group discounts.
- Coupon codes can be applied at checkout.
COURSE CURRICULUM PREVIEW
- The Development of Attachment
- Secure Attachment
- Insecure-Avoidant Attachment
- Insecure-Ambivalent Attachment
- Disorganized Attachment
- Important Note:
- How do Early Childhood Adversity and Attachment Interact?
- Building Resilience Through Attachment After Early Adversity
- Children in the Care of Biological Parents: Family Preservation and Reintegration
- Permanent Placements: Kinship and Adoptive Families
- Children in Foster Care
- Children in Group Care
- Interventions to Support Attachment
- What Matters Most: Key Themes from Interventions
- Quiz
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