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Patch Our Planet
Patch Our Planet provides online curriculum resources to equip your orphan care team in both global and local orphan care….
All In Orphan Care
All In Orphan Care is a 6-session small group curriculum designed to introduce the theology of orphan care in very accessible ways and to expose the church to take steps to respond.
Suggested Reading Resources
Our staff would like to share with you the following books and resources. We have reviewed each of these and believe they would be helpful. However, not all of these
Recommended Children’s Books
A Blessing from Above by Patti Henderson and Elizabeth Edge A Koala for Katie by Jonathan London and Cynthia Jabar A Mother for Chaco by Keiko Kasza A Sister
Siblings
The fostering and/or adoption process can be challenging for siblings already in the home as well as for the child new to the home. All relationships are going through transitions.
Transitions
Due to a child’s life being very chaotic or overly structured before adoption, he/she may have a difficult time managing transitions or change. The smallest change in their environment may
Challenging Behaviors
Remember where your child is coming from and to expect many challenging behaviors. Remember your child’s chronological age versus the developmental age. Discipline: Use positive scripting to verbalize what you
Food/Eating Issues
Children may come to our homes with many challenges surrounding food. Children may have spent time wondering when they would get to eat their next meal or may have fought