Author Kevin McGarry recounts his passage into parenthood after years of having his natural fathering instincts stifled by the limits – real and perceived – of being gay. This unique […]

When a child or youth is placed for adoption, it is a time of joy and excitement and it presents the child with the opportunity to experience what it is […]

Mary Goodearle and her husband of 37 years, Allen, live in Mena Arkansas on a mini-ranch with their three adopted boys, the youngest of their 9 children. Mary earned her […]

Drawing from their experiences as adoptive parents of foreign born children present a guidebook to help relatives and friends of adoptive families address important questions.

Description “The Great Behavior Breakdown identifies 27 of the most problematic, serious, and challenging behaviors that parents face, breaks them down, and provides step-by-step guidance and insight for transforming your […]

This book was written specifically for adoptive parents. It provides tips to smooth the adoption transition and set realistic expectations. After a child comes home, this guide helps families understand […]

We have little tolerance for what we do not understand and we have little patience when there is no quick fix. The families who shared their stories with us represent […]

Michael Oher is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or how to read or write. […]

Many foster teens become parents at an early age. Here they write about the conflicts and burdens of parenthood, about challenges faced and overcome, and how they have grown as […]

Focused on infants and young children from birth to age 5, this book offers a multidisciplinary discussion of the needs of children and families involved with the child welfare system. […]