Called to Care, Bill Blacquiere
Called to Care, Bill Blacquiere
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Called to Care
Opening Your Heart to Vulnerable Children-through Foster Care, Adoption, and Other Life-Giving Ways

Author: Bill Blacquiere, Kris Faasse

Narrator: David Cochran Heath

Unabridged: 4 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Mission Audio

Published: 09/17/2019

Synopsis

More and more individuals, families, and churches are seeking ways they can respond to the biblical mandate to care for "the least of these." The desire to help children coming from difficult situations is a necessary starting point, but what comes next? You need to know the steps for getting involved and what will truly help.

Filled with real-life stories and practical advice, Called to Care starts by helping you honestly assess your motivation to help—sometimes the wrong motivation sets the stage for an unsuccessful experience. From there, the book shows what adoption and foster care really look like in a variety of situations, from domestic and international adoptions to short-term foster care and foster-to-adopt arrangements. Also included is how churches and individuals can minister to refugees. Rounding out this comprehensive yet concise book are tips for assessing your preparedness, how to meet common emotional and physical challenges, and the most effective ways to help families stay together and thrive.

About Bill Blacquiere

Bill Blacquiere served Bethany Christian Services for thirty-two years as chief operating officer, director of operations for Michigan, and most recently CEO, retiring at the end of 2017. He also served on the boards of the National Council for Adoption and the Christian Alliance for Orphans. He and his family live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Erin on November 24, 2019

This was a good beginner's resource when it comes to the subject of adoption or care in any form for "the least of these". From a Christian worldview, it references the Bible's call to care for widows and orphans and even "the least of these", which includes those unable to care for themselves for a......more

Goodreads review by Colleen on August 21, 2021

This book gives a concise overview of caring for children in need. I appreciated the counsel to churches and how they can support families who foster or adopt. The book is filled with many real life stories which provided depth to the authors' writing. Thank you, Rachel B, for the recommendation!......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte on October 25, 2019

Recently my husband and I have been talking about opening up our home and becoming foster parents. We know it's not an easy task to do and it takes someone with a huge heart to do this. But we know that we have been called by God to do so in the long run. This book has not only allowed us to think a......more

Goodreads review by Anna on August 06, 2021

Great resource and clued me in to a number of ways to help vulnerable children besides just foster care or adoption. All from a Christian perspective. Very helpful.......more

Goodreads review by Elaina on July 24, 2023

Great resource to help you think through how you can care for those in need.......more

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