Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) ONLINE Conference
Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) is putting on a two-day online conference on Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th, 2021 that equips families (pre-adoption, already raising children, waiting to adopt), churches, and professionals to better serve children impacted by adoption & foster care.
Every family involved with LoveMoves.Us is highly encouraged to attend this online conference from the comfort of your home.
There are many breakout sessions led by adult adoptees, social workers, attorneys, therapists, & clinicians which will greatly benefit you and parenting your child.
Every family involved with LoveMoves.Us is highly encouraged to attend this online conference from the comfort of your home.
There are many breakout sessions led by adult adoptees, social workers, attorneys, therapists, & clinicians which will greatly benefit you and parenting your child.
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LoveMoves.Us founders Jason and Cheryl Bentsen will be the keynote speakers at this event.
Jason & Cheryl are adoptive parents and foster parents. Jason holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Judson University in Youth Ministry and Adolescent Studies and has since spent time working in mental health, youth ministry and church planting. Cheryl also studied at Judson & holds a degree in Elementary Education. She has taught at the elementary level & served in children’s ministry for over a decade. After connecting with other families who adopt and foster, they recognized the need to support families going through similar experiences. Jason and Cheryl currently live in Joliet, IL with their 3 children, two adopted and one who is currently in foster care. Jason is a T.B.R.I.® practitioner and teaches parents this evidence-based model of caring for children to build trust and connection. Jason and Cheryl are both Empowered to Connect Parent Trainers and share a passion for helping families navigate the unique challenges that come with parenting through adoption and foster care. |
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