Effective Orphan Care Ministry: Rock Solid Kids to Rock Solid Adults

Caring for orphans or foster children is one of the most difficult challenges a parent can face-and the most rewarding. Whether you are raising one child in your own home or managing an orphanage full of kids, there are universal issues that crop up for any child who doesn't live with his or her natural parents.

Effective Orphan Care Ministry can help you address these common problems and prepare your home or organization for long-lasting success.

Written by a medical doctor who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry and who advises childcare agencies around the world, this manual presents clear guidelines that are biblically inspired and grounded in science. It covers everything from how to address certain behaviors, to tips on structuring your home, to practices that will help you maintain balance in your own life as a caregiver. The basic instructions are easy to put into practice, so you can begin building a good foundation for your young charges today.

If you want to experience the joy of helping a child who began in harsh circumstances grow into a flourishing follower of Christ, this handbook can help you every step of the way.