Monthly Archives: December 2011

Foster Kids and Medication

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Dr. G

My purpose in writing this is to help parents and churches go into foster care ministry with their eyes open. Foster care ministry is an incredibly noble calling. Lots of kids are on way too much medication with way too many side effects with problems for which medication is likely to be of little benefit. Unfortunately, the implication of the 20/20 report that loving parents and the absence of medication will generally lead to happy endings for kids in foster care with problems that led to psychiatric referrals is at the very least incredibly naive, and at worst, a deliberate misrepresentation of reality. Continue reading →

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How Can We Pray For You or Your Ministry?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Dr. G

I’ve been invited to participate in a 24-hour prayer vigil taking place this evening through tomorrow evening at a nearby church served by our ministry. I’d be honored to pray for any specific needs or requests of anyone following our blog or served by the efforts of our Key Ministry team. I’d also be very pleased to offer praise and thanksgiving for the blessings experienced this past year by those touched through our ministry. Continue reading →

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The Mental Health Needs of Kids in Foster Care

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Dr. G

Churches planning ministry initiatives to serve kids in foster care need first to develop competency at serving kids with serious mental health issues and their families.
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