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Foster the family : encouragement, hope, and practical help for the Christian foster parent / Jamie C. Finn.
"From the creator of the largest online support group for foster parents comes real-time gospel principles that apply to the unique calling and challenges of foster parenting-offering "from the trenches" advice, hope, and encouragement for foster parents"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781540901866
- ISBN: 9781540902009
- ISBN: 9781493434428
- Physical Description: pages cm
- Publisher: Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | Parenting > Religious aspects > Christianity. Foster parents > Religious life. Child rearing > Religious aspects > Christianity. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Public Library | 248.8 Finn, Jamie (Text) | 38262300008032 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Doniphan-Ripley County Library | 248.8 FINN (Text) | 38421100793201 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Foster the Family : Encouragement, Hope, and Practical Help for the Christian Foster Parent
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Table of Contents
Foster the Family : Encouragement, Hope, and Practical Help for the Christian Foster Parent
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgments | p. 13 | |
| Welcome to My Life | p. 17 | |
| Introduction | p. 27 | |
| 1 | What Did I Do to My Life? | p. 31 |
| 2 | Jesus Loves the Little Children (and Their Families) | p. 40 |
| 3 | Do Not Be Afraid (When Everything Is Scary) | p. 46 |
| 4 | I Don't Even Know How to Pray Anymore | p. 54 |
| 5 | Out of Control | p. 64 |
| 6 | Too Attached | p. 74 |
| 7 | My Foster Child's Family Is My Enemy | p. 87 |
| 8 | God Is in the Wait | p. 96 |
| 9 | I Thought My Love Would Be Enough | p. 106 |
| 10 | What Do You Have That You Did Not Receive? | p. 120 |
| 11 | But What about My Kids? | p. 128 |
| 12 | I Don't Want to Hand Her Over Today | p. 140 |
| 13 | Self-Care Isn't Selfish | p. 149 |
| 14 | Social Workers and Therapists and Lawyers-Oh My! | p. 162 |
| 15 | Foster-Caring Community | p. 175 |
| 16 | A Small-Time County Judge | p. 188 |
| 17 | Foster Care Is Heartbreak | p. 196 |
| 18 | Spectator Signs for the Race | p. 210 |
| Epilogue: What I Know | p. 221 | |
| Appendix: Resources for the Trauma-Informed Parent | p. 225 | |
| Notes | p. 227 |
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