| 201. | | Passport through Darkness takes readers on Smith's journey to the deserts of Africa and the deserts of her own soul as she tries to live well as an imperfect American mom, crusade for justice for ... |
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| 202. | | According to Together for Adoption's Dan Cruver, "in his book Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament, Christopher Wright has a very helpful section entitled “God—The Father Who ... |
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| 203. | | This article by CAFO President Jedd Medefind " tackles the issue of whether government or faith-based and other nonprofits should play the central role in aiding the destitute."
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| 204. | | This factsheet summarizes how foster/adoptive parents can help their child make the emotional adjustment to being an adopted child. Children and youth may not clearly comprehend the difference ... |
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| 205. | | The More4Orphans Summit 2012 brought focus to the orphan crisis in our world today and explored ways we can all help the most vulnerable among us. The Summit featured three tracts: Global Orphan ... |
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Connection is at the heart of how God relates to us and how He has called parents to relate to their children. Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis explains why it is important for adoptive and foster ... |
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| 207. | | This factsheet for families summarizes what foster parents should consider while deciding whether to adopt their foster child or youth. While this factsheet does not address the specifics of how to ... |
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| 208. | | In search of adventure, 29-year-old Conor Grennan traded his day job for a year-long trip around the globe, a journey that began with a three-month stint volunteering at the Little Princes ... |
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| 209. | | For many families, the arrival of a child is met with eager anticipation. Welling with joy and excitement, these parents’ lives and actions toward their child manifest a deep awareness that children ... |
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| 210. | | DVD resource by Orphan's Promise & Terry Meeuwsen for adoptive and foster families, containing practical tools and solutions for wounded families. Includes experts Dr. Karyn Purvis, David and Jayne ... |
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| 211. | | Adoptees working through the issues surrounding their birth can face grief, anger, and questions about their identity. Drawing on the stories of more than 70 adoptees, Sherrie Eldridge shows ... |
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| 212. | | This three part series by adoptive dad Stephen Templeton helps parents address anger in their adoptive children, as well as in themselves.
Part I Excerpt:
"I hate you! I hate you! I hate you! ... |
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| 213. | | This 30-day devotional guide shares the stories of foster kids. They are stories of hope, to encourage you and challenge you.
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| 214. | | I was desperate. Fifteen years ago I was desperate to find someone who had walked through years of parenting children who were deeply scarred by their painful past. I'm talking about children who ... |
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| 215. | | All of us want to raise good kids. And we want to be good parents. But what exactly do we mean by “good?” And is “being good” really the point?
Mother-daughter team Elyse Fitzpatrick ... |
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| 216. | | Watch as Michael Monroe talks about the need for adoptive dads to partner with their wives to work together as they lead their children toward hope and ... |
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| 217. | | It is critically important for parents to remain focused on what it means to be successful as they navigate the adoption or foster care journey. Watch as Amy & Michael Monroe share their ... |
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| 218. | | It is important for parents to understand healthy touch and to communicate respect for personal boundaries as they help their child learn to seek and give affection in healthy and appropriate ways. ... |
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| 219. | | One day I came home from working at our local children's home and asked my husband what he thought about becoming a foster parent. He had numerous fears and logical concerns.Many men are good ... |
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This short video by World Orphans examines the how the orphan crisis relates to issues such as HIV/AIDS, child trafficking, prostitution, gangs, drugs, poverty and ... |
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