American Society for the Positive Care of Children
The American SPCC Parenting Toolkits were developed to save lives, break abusive cycles, and help build the nurturing childhoods that empower children to thrive.
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When God Made You
Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations, When God Made You inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.
One for the Murphys
"This is a beautiful book, filled with hope. You'll cry and laugh along with Carley as she learns to lower her defenses enough to love--and, more surprisingly, be loved. It's a story you'll long remember." —Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor-winning author
Untangling Hope
Untangling Hope is a contemporary Middle Grade novel with a refreshingly honest portrayal of foster care. This grace-filled, coming-of-age story is a journey of loss, resilience, and healing.
The Heart Who Wanted to Be Whole
When the heart gets hurt, who will help it become whole again? Ideal for children ages 4 to 8, The Heart Who Wanted to Be Whole weaves together a powerful message for each of us: No matter how overwhelming our emotions feel, God’s words of truth and light can always put our hearts back together again.
A Terrible Thing Happened
A gently told and tenderly illustrated story for children who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire.
Foster Care Data: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation advances practices and policies that improve the lives of children, young people and families. They are an authoritative source for foster care statistics.
Directory of Early Intervention Services
If you think a baby or toddler in your care may have a disability or a developmental delay, he or she could benefit greatly from early intervention services.
Adoption Resources: Show Hope
Show Hope recognizes that the adoption journey doesn’t end the day a child is welcomed home. See their list of recommended resources for adoptive families.
Closure: A Documentary About Adoption
Angela, an African-American, was raised by a Caucasian couple in a large, multiracial family in Washington State.
The Ride Movie
The inspiring story of a BMX champion who overcame an abusive childhood through the love and life lessons of his interracial foster family.
Adoption Tax Credit
This adoption tax credit for foster care adoption allows adoptive parents to claim all adoption expenses, including necessary fees, travel expenses and court fees.