Books

“My name is Javion. I’m four years old. I live with my mom and her boyfriend. Sometimes bad things happen at our house, and I feel scared.” Illustrated with photographs on every page, this children’s book describes Javion’s experiences and e... Learn more

Thirty true adoption stories written by conservative Mennonite and Amish parents, reflecting the disappointment of childlessness, the anticipation of adoption, and a wide range of emotions related to the legal and social implications of adop... Learn more

This is the true story of how God in His love and mercy reached down and touched the heart of a little adopted girl traumatized by grief and separation from her birth mother. Vivid oil paintings on each page capture the real emotions.

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Is there anything positive about belonging to a family that is not your biological family? What is the best way to respond when friends or strangers bring up the subject? For many foster and adopted children, these are real questions about a... Learn more

Priska and Asherwaud had lovingly prepared their home for their first baby. But one heartbreaking night, Asherwaud’s mind snapped and he attacked Priska, nearly killing their unborn child. Born mentally and physically handicapped, what would... Learn more

Thirteen-year-old Twila Hammond looked forward to having another foster child join their family. She knew what they were getting into. After all, she had two adopted siblings, and their family had fostered children before.The social worker w... Learn more

Though foster parenting and adoption can produce close ties for life, sometimes circumstances can be the source of much heartache and frustration. The writers of this book, most of them adoptive mothers, share about the realities of childhoo... Learn more