A list of recommended resources, carefully curated for you by our experienced team.
Whether you’re a foster or adoptive parent, kinship caregiver, bio parent, social worker, former foster youth, or just someone who cares, there are resources here for you!
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Replanted Conference
Replanted is an annual conference for foster and adoptive parents to connect and be equipped and inspired for the journey.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Faith-based Resources for Trauma, Adoption, Foster Care
CAFO unites more than 250 respected organizations and a global network of churches in shared initiatives to grow and guide effective responses for the world’s most vulnerable children.
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College Fund for Foster Youth
This program is funded by organizations, individuals and families across the country, giving them the opportunity to help fund foster youths’ postsecondary education so they can achieve brighter futures.
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Dreams for Former Foster Youth
Dream Makers is on a mission to change the lives of youth who have aged out of foster care by connecting the community to their needs.
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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.
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TBRI® – An Overview: Putting the Pieces Together
This video features world-renowned experts who share research that documents how consistently positive experiences with loving caregivers can re-wire a child’s brain for lasting change.
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