Resources for Adoptive Parents & Their Children

Adoption brings so much joy, but many parents aren’t sure what to expect once they bring their child home. They often feel more comfortable when they (and their kiddo) have access to resources and education that can guide them through different challenges or emotions that come up.

Whether you’re just starting to navigate adoption, or you’re introducing your child to adoption-friendly books and movies, our resources for adoptive parents and children can help.

For Adoptive Parents

Books

• Adopting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck & Regina Kupecky
• The Adoption Reunion Survival Guide by Julie Bailey & Lynn Giddens 
• Adoptive After Infertility by Marilyn Crawshaw & Rachel Balen 
• Another Place at the Table by Kathy Harrison
• Attaching in Adoption by Deborah D. Gray 
• Born in Our Hearts by Filis Casey & Marisa Catalina Casey
• Chocolate Hair, Vanilla Care by Rory Mullen 
• The Complete Adoption Book by Laura Beauvais-Godwin & Raymond Godwin 
• The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis 
• Created to Connect: A Christian’s Guide to the Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis with Michael & Amy Moore 
• Cross-Cultural Adoption by Amy Coughlin & Caryn Abramowitz
• The Encyclopedia of Adoption by Christine Adamec & Laurie Miller 
• Falling Free by Shannan Martin
• Give Them Grace by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson 
• Growing Up Black in White by Kevin Hoffman
• Healing Trauma through Loving Relationships by Nancy Fisher 
• In a Heartbeat by Leigh Anne & Sean Tuohy 
• In on It: What Adoptive Parents Would Like You to Know about Adoption by Elisabeth O’Toole 
• Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Christian Parenting by L. R. Knost 
• The Jonathon Letters by Michael Trout & Lori Thomas 
• No-Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. 
• Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck & Regina Kupecky Fostering/Adoption
• Ready or Not: 30-Day Discovery for Families Growing through Foster Care and Adoption by Pam Parish
• Reclaiming Adoption by Dan Cruver, John Piper, Scotty Smith, Rick Phillips, & Jason Kovacs
• Reframing Adoption by Sharon Fox 
• Reframing Foster Care by Jason Johnson
• Search: A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents by Jayne Askin
• The Spirit of Adoption by Randy & Kelsey Bohlender 
• The Strength of Mercy by Jan Beazely 
• Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Families by Natalie Gillespie 
• Tandem, A Devotional for Adopting with God in the Lead by Alison England 
• The Third Choice/A Woman’s Guide to Placing a Child for Adoption by Leslie Foge & Gail Mosconi 
• Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David & Renee Sanford 
• Toddler Adoption by Mary Hopkins-Best
• Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge
• Wait No More by Kelly & John Rosati
• The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. 
• The Whole Life Adoption Book by Jayne Schooler & Thomas Atwood

Movies

• America
• The Blindside
• Good Hair
• Healing Children Through Trust & Relationships (with Dr. Purvis)
• Instant Family
• Lion
• Martian Child
• October Baby
• The Odd Life of Timothy Green
• Trust-Based Parenting: Creating Lasting Changes in Your Child (with Dr. Purvis)

Websites

• Adopt Shoppe, www.etsy.com/shop/AdoptShoppe 
• AdoptED, www.adoption-education.com 
• Adoption Learning Partners, www.adoptionlearningpartners.org 
• Adoption Training Online, www.adoptiontrainingonline.com 
• Adoptive Families Circle (magazine), www.adoptivefamiliescircle.com 
• Brave Love, www.bravelove.org 
• Heart of the Matter Seminars, www.heartofthemattereducation.com/index.php/en 
• Kayla’s Braids for African-American Hair Care, www.pinterest.com/rodneykl24/kaylas-braids 
• Tapestry Books, www.tapestrybooks.com

For Children

*Please note: Media portrayals of adoption can affect each child differently. We suggest reading or watching anything prior to giving your child access to ensure you’re ready and able to address any questions your child may have.

Books

• A is for Adopted by Eileen Tucker Cosby
• Adopted and Loved Forever by Annetta Dellinger
• Beginnings: How Families Come to Be by Virginia Kroll
• A Blessing from Above by Patti Henderson
• Did My First Mother Love Me? by Kathryn Ann Miller
• God Found Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
• How Was I Adopted by Joanna Cole
• I Wish for You by Marianne Richmond
• A Mother for Choco by Keiko Kasza
• Oliver by Lois Wickstrom
• On The Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
• Over the Moon by Karen Katz
• Rosie’s Family: An Adoption Story by Lori Rosove 
• Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis
• We Belong Together by Todd Parr
• Zachary’s New Home by Geraldine & Paul Blomquist

Movies

• Angels in the Outfield 
• Anne of Green Gables
• Annie
• Despicable Me
• Elf
• Hotel for Dogs
• The Jungle Book
• Kung Fun Panda
• Lilo & Stitch
• Martian Child
• Meet the Robinsons
• The Odd Life of Timothy Green
• Prince of Egypt
• The Rescuers Down Under
• Stuart Little
• Tarzan

Looking for more adoption information?

Contact Us

Gifts of Grace Adoption Support Center has worked with birth families, adoptive parents, and children in the Lafayette, Indiana community since 2013. We believe that quality, affordable, Christ-centered adoption services empower pregnant women and birth parents, create thriving adoptive families, and help all children be placed in a loving home.

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