Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) is a lay Catholic organization committed to creating relationships between sponsors in the United States and children and aging persons in 25 developing nations around the world. Founded in 1981, the CFCA worldwide community now includes more than 310,000 sponsored children, youth and aging friends in 25 countries; more than 275,000 sponsors; a board of directors; U.S. and overseas staff; partners; and U.S. and overseas volunteers.