Dr. Karen Purvis and her colleagues have revolutionized the parenting of foster children, adopted children, and other children from hard places with their book, The Connected Child, based on their research and experience at Texas Christian University. Many parents criticize the book saying that it does not work for older […]
Monthly Archives: November 2013
I once went with my grandfather to visit the old family homestead that was located in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains near the Tennessee River. I recall the old road being crooked, narrow and steep. It was obvious that the old road was rarely travelled. Many times our parenting […]
We Are With You on the Journey
Orphan Sunday 2013 was celebrated in every U.S. state and 52 countries! From Nevada to Nairobi, God’s deep love for vulnerable children echoed in sermons, fundraisers, concerts and more. Here are a few glimpses… 8-year old Ava in Ohio came up with the idea to hold a bake sale to […]
Echoes of Orphan Sunday 2013 from Around the World….
When most people reference the changing of the family structure, it’s usually a negative connotation—signifying the disintegration of the traditional family. But there’s another force at work changing the family make–up that is as positive as it is powerful, and Christians are among the most likely groups to address this […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Adoption
November is the most manly month of the year: Our shotgun barrels are still warm from dove season. Cooler temps mean that we can break out the flannel and the denim. We get to build the first fire in the fireplace. Football! It’s the start of deer season. We all […]
For Men Only
Whether you are an adoptive family, fostering, caring for orphans in another way, thinking about it, or supporting someone close to you who is, this will be an amazing conference to encourage and equip you. SAVE THE DATE!! Forever Families Hope For 100 has its own […]
Hope for 100 Newsletter November 2013
from Christian Alliance for Orphans: Even when foster and adopted children appear physically healthy, they may have serious deficiencies in key nutrients and significant socio-emotional issues related to food. The nutrition and mealtime experiences from early in a child’s life can continue to impact in his or her growth potential, […]