Recommended Resources

We’ve put together a list of various resources to help you in your foster, adoptive, and kinship care journey.

Faith-based resources are listed with an *asterisk.
BOOKS

The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

‍No Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

*Foster the Family by Jamie Finn

‍The Connected Child  by Karyn Purvis

‍The Connected Parent by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls

*Reframing Foster Care: Filtering Your Foster Parenting Journey Through the Lens of the Gospel by Jason Johnson

‍*Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David & Renee Sanford

‍Parenting your Internationally Adopted Child by Patty Cogen

‍*Orphanology by Tony Merida & Rick Morton

‍Parenting the Hurt Child by Keck & Kupecky

‍Toddler Adoption: The Weaver’s Craft by Mary Hopkins-Best

‍Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control by Heather T. Forbes

‍Attaching in Adoption by Deborah Gray

‍Parenting Is Your Highest Calling: And Eight Other Myths by Leslie Leyland Fields

‍*Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson

‍Nurturing Adoptions by Deborah Gray

‍The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz

‍Wounded Children Healing Homes by Jayne Schooler, Betsy Keefer Smalley, Timothy Callahan

‍Ready or Not: 30 Days of Discovery For Foster & Adoptive Parents by Pam Parish

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Maybe Days by Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright

‍Kids Need To Be Safe by Julie Nelson

‍The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

‍Love you From Right Here by Jamie Sandefer

‍Families Change by Julie Nelson

‍Adoption is Both by Elena Hall

‍Braver Than Me by Rhonda Wagner

‍Suddenly Siblings by Gail Heaton

‍Broken Crayons Still Color by Toni Collier and Whitney Bak

Training Webinars


Insurance Coverage for Incontinence Supplies: What Foster Families Need to Know

‍Do you have children age 3 or older in your home who are still using overnight briefs, pull-ups, or wipes?
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Join us to learn how families may be able to receive these essential supplies at no cost through Medicaid. During this training, you'll hear from:
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Mica Phillips
Executive Vice President, Aeroflow Urology
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Peter Mutabazi
Author, foster and adoptive father, and advocate for vulnerable children and families
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Together, they will walk us through the process, explain eligibility requirements, answer questions, and help families understand what resources may be available to them.

For more information, click here.

‍Understanding Special Education for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families

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Did you miss our free webinar on navigating IEPs, Section 504 plans, evaluations, school accommodations, and advocating for your child? We've got you covered!

We're so grateful to have had Scott Rudolph, M.Ed., Founder of Rudolph Advocacy Works, share his knowledge and practical guidance to help foster, adoptive, kinship, and biological families better understand the school system and confidently advocate for the children in their care.

Whether you're just beginning the special education process or looking to better understand your child's educational rights, this recording is filled with valuable information and practical tips.

Our apologies for the first few minutes being cut off!

A huge thank you to Scott Rudolph with Rudolph Advocacy Works for sharing his expertise with our community. If you have questions or would like to connect with Scott directly, please visit:

https://www.rudolphadvocacyworks.org/

Thank you for watching! If you found this webinar helpful, please like this video, subscribe to our channel, and share it with another family who could benefit.

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‍From Concern to Action: How to Advocate For Your Child At School

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During the training, Scott will cover:

Preparing for school meetings with clarity and purpose
Documenting concerns so patterns and needs are easy to track
Asking for the right support at the right time
Following up when things aren’t moving forward
Real-life, practical examples that apply to foster and adoptive families
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scott@rudolphadvocacyworks.org

https://www.rudolphadvocacyworks.org

Thank you for watching! If you found this webinar helpful, please like this video, subscribe to our channel, and share it with another family who could benefit.

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