The journey of BEB
Both Ends Believing was founded by Craig Juntunen after adopting 3 children from Haiti.
Craig released Stuck Documentary and toured 80+ cities.
BEB gathered 82 leaders from 18 countries to discuss the challenges facing the global child welfare system. They shared their desperate need for a system to see and know children in their countries.
BEB connected with Tyler Technologies, a leader in developing technology for the U.S. public sector, including courts. Together, they build Children First Software.
First CFS (Children First Software) prototype demonstrated at 2nd Symposium of government leaders.
BEB held the 3rd Global Symposium in Washington.
Regional Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia – attended by over 60 government officials from 6 (African) countries.
The Organization of American States through The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights signed an agreement with BEB, promoting CFS as a proven solution for governments.
Through partner Orphan Outreach, Guatemala began to register children in CFS.
Started to work in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Started working in Paraguay and Ecuador (it wasn’t until 2023 that they started registering children).
Started to work in Malawi, Tanzania, Congo–Brazzaville, The Gambia, and Zambia.
Started to work in Sierra Leone.
As of the end of 2024, Children First Software operates in 13 different countries.