Every Piece of You: Cultivating Meaningful Conversations about Adoption from Foster Care (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798999038203)

Christians all over the world have opened their hearts and homes to foster care and adoption in response to a great need. However, providing a loving, permanent home does not erase the effects of childhood trauma. Many adopted children still struggle with feelings of abandonment, fear, and low self-worth. They have so many questions, and the answers are often complicated and heavy. Particularly, adoption from foster care can involve tragedy and grief which are difficult to navigate for adoptive children and parents alike.

In Every Piece of You, a conversation about adoption from foster care naturally unfolds as Renee and her mother are working on a quilt together. With simple language and soothing poetic verse, listeners and readers alike are drawn into their conversation as Renee asks questions about her first family, foster care, adoption, and her conflicting emotions. Colorful mixed-media collages display Renee's story with playful "fabric" patterns and hymn sheet music hidden within the illustrations. This book helps adoptive families start meaningful conversations and keep communication open and natural. It provides valuable support for adopted children as they start to process their experiences. Bible promises throughout the book point to the Author of all of our stories: the God who walks with us, empowers us, always listens, loves unconditionally, and will never leave or abandon His children.

This Special Gift Edition Includes:

• Hardcover for Durability
• Gift Personalization Page
• 25 Promises of God with Bible verses
• "Can I Trust God?" Study of God's Attributes
• "How Do I Become God's Child?" Plan of Salvation Page
• Bible Promise Quilt Poster
• Ideas for Making the Most of this Resource
• Encouragement for Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Caregivers
• 12 Important Questions: Thoughts for Parents and Caregivers