How Much Did You Pay For Her? challenges adoptive parents to develop a better understanding of the motivations behind what can seem like an endless stream of questions and comments about their family, and at the same time, addresses the truth of how these exchanges really feel.
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Post-Permanancy Support Guide
This Post-Permancy Support Guide is written by Kelly Winquist. “The purpose of this paper is fourfold. First, I am writing it for my final paper in ÛÏStrategies to Support Children and Strengthen FamiliesÛ at Harvard Kennedy School. I chose this topic for personal and professional reasons. Personally, I hope to become an adoptive and/or foster […]
Under His Wings: Truths to Heal Adopted, Orphaned, and Waiting Children’s Hearts (Volume 1)
Under His Wings provides a POST-ADOPTION growth experience for EVERY adoptee, ages 9 and upward! As adoptees read about Moses from the Bible, defensive hearts melt and adoptees realize they are just like the guy who was just like them but went on to be one of the world’s greatest leaders. This gives them hope […]
FAS and NAS: Alcohol and Drug Related Birth Defects
This webinar will explain FASD and NAS and offer an introductory view of their implications for the life of a family. It will discuss symptoms, assessments, the school system, daily life, and how they effect the brain. This will be a great session for those who have children affected or those that are considering adopting […]
The Post-Placement Journey
Dr. Karyn Purvis and Amy Monroe offer insights and resources to equip adoption and foster ministries to help families meet the challenges of loving, nurturing and building strong relationships with children from hard places. Presenters: Dr. Karyn Purvis, TCU Institute for Child Development and Amy Monroe, Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry