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PARENTING RESOURCES

Whether you're simply being proactive or in the midst of serious struggles, please know that you are not alone. We're compiling a list of our favorite parenting/adoptive parenting resources just for you and would love your input. Please e-mail Jodi with any needs we can help with, or additional resources that have blessed you. 

Adoptive Family Support Network: Grand Rapids-based organization offers post-placement education, training, various support groups and parent-to-parent support.

Calm Christian Parenting: Kirk Martin offers help and hope for those parenting intense children.

Empowered to Connect: Get practical resoursece from Dr. Karyn Purvis, a leading expert on research-based intervention for at-risk children.  

Heartlight Ministries: Teen expert, Mark Gregston, offers help and hope to struggling teens and families.  

Ranch for Kids: Offers respite and transitional care for struggling kids/families.

Visit our LOCAL RESOURCES page for local support and cultural groups for adoptive families.