COMMUNITY MAPPING
No single organization can meet every need of a child or family in crisis. But what if your community could?
This course introduces a practical, collaborative tool called community mapping—a process that helps you identify who is doing what, where, and how you can work together. You’ll learn how to assess gaps in services, gather key stakeholders, and build a local network that supports children and families holistically.
Whether you’re launching a new initiative or strengthening your region’s existing efforts, community mapping can help you bring clarity, alignment, and momentum to your work.
YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A step-by-step process for facilitating your own community mapping session
- Strategies to engage diverse stakeholders and avoid duplication of services
- Tools to map local assets, identify gaps, and foster partnerships
- Real-life examples and templates you can adapt to your context
- A CAFO Certificate of Completion to demonstrate your learning
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Customizable Tools
& Templates
Use our editable Community Mapping Worksheet and other downloadable tools to guide your process and gather key insights.
Team Discussion & Summary Guides
Facilitate learning and next steps with team-based prompts and stakeholder collaboration tools.
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
Strengthen collaboration by identifying local resources, gaps, and partnerships. (Heading 4)
- Who is This Course For?
- Organizational leaders supporting children and families in global settings
- Church leaders looking to collaborate wisely with local services and care systems
- Network leaders working to reduce duplication and strengthen coordination across regions
- Time Commitment
- Fully self-paced
- Most courses take 3 hours to complete, with optional time for group discussion and mapping exercises.
- 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
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Want to keep learning? Check out other courses in CAFO’s Core Elements of Success program.
