The following article is taken from the Spring 2012 "Spectrum" magazine by Children's Homes, Inc. In the last issue, we explored two parenting tips for raising children diagnosed with ADHD. In this column, I’ll summarize five more. The first two [...]
This list comes from the Searcy Children's Homes Web site 10. There is no other ministry that can affect so many lives – the child, their biological parent(s) that want to change their lives, or the adoptive parents that are [...]
Why Adoption Matters by Holly Towers - Monday, November 28, 2011 Occasionally I am asked by someone to explain the purpose of our ministry. The easy answer is that we exist to find families for children in need — whether [...]
International Adoption Unite with Agape to help even more children... from around the world. Greg and Rayla Black 's adoption story began like many families. It started with a desire for a child. They yearned for a large family and [...]
Since November is National Adoption Month some articles will be posted from various agencies dealing with adooption. The following is from Christian family Services in Gainesville, Florida. Adoption Today Thirty years ago, adoption was usually surrounded by secrecy. Adoptive parents [...]
Celebrating National Adoption Month with Day by Day Activities Ideas for Each Day of the Month of November 2011 By Carrie Craft, About.com Guide Tuesday, November 1 Begin Adoption Month by celebrating your family's story and sharing it online! Don't [...]
The following article comes from the Childplce Newsletter Spring/Summer 2011 Childplace and Greater Clark County Schools Collaborative! Childplace has entered into a collaborative endeavor with Greater Clark County Schools. The program has two aspects: The Clark County Middle/High School alternative [...]
Parenting an ADHD child – Part 1 by Paul Schandevel Director of Children's Home in Paragould, Arkansas Two moms sitting on a bench at the mall: “What am I going o do with Johnny? I’ve spanked, I’ve yanked, and I’ve [...]
The following article by Julene Noles is copied by permission from the October 1993 issue of 21st Century Christian Magazine. Before It’s Too Late I’ll never forget the day fifteen-year-old Cindy rushed into my office and exclaimed, “Please get me [...]
Part V: Abandoned Children and Attachment Disorders It was an international adoption. The abandoned boy came to the attention of a single parent in a neighboring nation. The paperwork was the easy part. The problems started when the youngster seemed [...]