| 841. | | The University of Chicago Adoption Center Care Team has created several online videos outlining some of the more common types of special needs adoption. Parents will gain a deeper understanding of a ... |
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| 842. | | Find resources for adoptive parents of children with a range of medical issues, including:
Anorectal Malformations
Albinism
Arachnoid Brain Cyst
Arthrogryposis
Birthmarks
Brachial Plexus ... |
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| 843. | | Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe offer helpful insights and practical advice in response to the following questions that are commonly asked by adoptive and foster parents:
1. How Do I ... |
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| 844. | | Eli's life is a nightmare. His mother is a drug addict who neglects his care, and his transient father floats in and out of his life. Eli is filled with rage from the physical abuse he has received ... |
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| 845. | | Over the past several years, Patty and Harold Anglin have adopted eight children with special needs, adding to their already large family of seven biological children. Their adopted children range ... |
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| 846. | | For more than a decade, Kathy Harrison has sheltered a shifting cast of troubled youngsters-the offspring of prostitutes and addicts; the sons and daughters of abusers; and teenage parents who ... |
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| 847. | | For the growing audience of adoptive families, Chronicle Books is proud to offer a baby book that suits the wide array of experiences and choices that bring a family and their new child together. ... |
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| 848. | | What happens when givers of life give a lifetime of tears? The story of fatherlessness is written into the heart of our generation. It is heard in our songs, seen in our movies, read in our blogs. ... |
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| 849. | | God’s adoption plan provides the church with the perfect ministry model.
"At the heart of orphan care at Saddleback Church is the desire to end the orphan crisis. We believe every child deserves a ... |
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| 850. | | A national adoption movement is beginning and growing in South Africa! Read this encouraging report from Dan Cruver of Together for Adoption who shares about what God is doing on behalf of ... |
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| 851. | | Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis of Empowered to Connect explains the I.D.E.A.L. response for parents when dealing with their child's ... |
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| 852. | | This blog post from Susan Hillis shares the importance of connecting both with pillars around you (mom, dads, and leaders called to love orphans), but also connecting vertically to THE true ... |
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| 853. | | Focus on the Family has created a kit that will help your church gain a vision for orphan care. Even better, they're offering the kit for free!
Fill out this form to get your free church ... |
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| 854. | | This great 12 minute video from Jedd Medefind and Terry Meeuwsen thoughtfully discusses both the beauty and the challenges of foster care. ... |
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| 855. | | Kids like to learn. They like to read. They like to imagine. They like to experience. Kid Bio’s tell stories of real kids from around the world in a kid appropriate manner.
Each story features ... |
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Kids are active. They like to play. They like to experiment. They like to create. Family Activities do the kinds of things kids already like to do, but with purpose.
Each ... |
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| 857. | | The Russian language translation of Launching an Orphan Ministry in Your Church is now available! For order information, please email Karen Springs.
About this book: Do you ... |
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| 858. | | Christians are among America’s most compassionate people. But we can do a better job responding to the complexity of poverty.
This great article from the President of World Vision not only ... |
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| 859. | | Loving from a Distance Webinar: How family and friends can show love and support without hurting attachment.
This webinar was led by Whitney White, Lifeline’s International Education ... |
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| 860. | | Proper attachment is the most fundamental issue in a successful adoption, but what exactly does the term mean? Attaching in Adoption answers that question thoroughly, and it provides ... |
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