Foster Care & Adoption
About
Supports families and churches involved in fostering or adopting children, while raising awareness of the needs of vulnerable kids.
Annotated Books & Readings
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Purvis, K., Cross, D., & Sunshine, W. (2007). The connected child: Bring hope and healing
to your adoptive family . McGraw-Hill.
Trauma-informed strategies (TBRI) for parents and churches supporting foster/adoptive families.
Purvis, K., & Qualls, L. (2020). The connected parent: Real-life strategies for building trust
and attachment. Harvest House Publishers.
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Provides practical advice and powerful tools to encourage secure attachment in your family.
3.
Finn, J. (2022). Foster the family: Encouragement, hope, and practical help for the Christian foster parent. Baker Books.
Provides encouragement and direction from God’s word.
Movies / Documentaries
Instant Family (2018)
Hollywood film inspired by foster-to-adopt experiences; accessible entry point for congregations.
ReMoved (2013)
Short film dramatizing the experience of foster children; widely used for training and awareness.
Other Resources
• CAFO Trauma-Informed Church Toolkit
URL: https://cafo.org/trauma-informed-church-toolkit/
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• Empowered to Connect — Free Digital Downloads
URL: https://empoweredtoconnect.org/downloads-2/
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• National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Resources
URL: https://www.nctsn.org/resources
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• Adoption Network — Knowledge Bank
• NCM: Foster Care & Adoption
URL: https://www.ncm.org
• MA: Dept. of Children & Families (DCF) — Foster Care
URL: https://www.mass.gov/foster-care
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• RI: Dept. of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) — Foster Care & Adoption
URL: https://dcyf.ri.gov/services/foster-care-adoption
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• CT: Dept. of Children & Families (DCF) — Foster Care and Adoption
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/dcf/foster-care-and-adoption
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• NH: Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) — Foster Care
URL: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/child-protection-juvenile-justice/foster-care
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• VT: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF) — Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
• Casey Family Programs — Keeping Children Safe with Families
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• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption