Child Services

Retired airman Billy Moody grabbed the pistol from Ruth Anne just as she pulled the trigger to commit suicide. He quickly won her trust and took her in. As Billy learns more about this kid and the abuse she had suffered as a foster child, he vows to provide her with a better life and to learn the truth of her birth.

The ACA Fellowship Text was anonymously written by ACA members and provides guidance on working the 12 -step ACA program, leading to recovery from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. ACA WSO has adapted AA's steps (with permission from AA) to address the effects of childhood trauma and neglect and offer hope to ACAs worldwide.

The friendly fish from Some Parts Are Not for Sharing are back in Anger Is Okay Violence Is Not. This book describes domestic violence to young children and offers hope. Children are taught healthy ways to get anger out of their bodies and what to do when they witness adults getting anger out of their body in an unhealthy way. Julie has again taken a complex social problem and broken it down into the language of children.

“Holly Alex’s gripping story of life as a child in care is brave, inspirational and horrifying.”- The Scotsman, 2026. What happens when the system meant to protect a child becomes the one that nearly destroys them? I Thought You Cared. Is a raw and harrowing true memoir of survival inside Scotland’s care system, a system that promised safety, but delivered silence, control and harm.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a 12 Step organization that helps people deal with trauma, neglect, abandonment and abuse experienced in childhood that still affects as adults. This book is an official conference approved book of the fellowship of ACA. These daily readings, one for each day of the year, offer shared experiences from actual ACA members about the subject for the day that also include a passage from the Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunctional Families Big Red Book. The pages are cited and the readings can be used as part of a daily meditation exercise.

The honest, relatable, actionable roadmap to the practicalities of parenting a disabled child, featuring personal stories, expert interviews, and the foundational information parents need to know about topics including diagnosis, school, doctors, insurance, financial planning, disability rights...

What does it truly mean to honor your parents—and how can that one biblical principle transform your life, your family, and future generations? Child Where Is My Honor? by Michael B. Annancy, thoughtfully narrated by Gary Middleton, and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is an inspiring Christian audiobook that explores the biblical foundations of honoring parents, raising godly children, and building strong, faith-filled families.

What sort of betrayal would drive a brother and sister apart? When Grace and her brother Andrew inherit their grandmother's house, they surprise few people by deciding to move in together. But they've always got on well and the London house is large enough to split down the middle. There's just one thing they've not taken into account though: what if one of them wants to bring a lover to the house?

What happens when the people entrusted to protect a child become the source of her deepest pain? Blind-Eye Love: A Young Girl’s Abusive Childhood Becomes a Life of Optimism by JP Guggia, compassionately narrated by Janet Spots and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is a powerful and emotionally gripping family saga based on true events. Spanning generations, this inspiring memoir-inspired novel explores childhood trauma, family dysfunction, resilience, healing, and the courage to break cycles of abuse.

In this charming picture book that blends English and Spanish, a precocious little girl takes tourists on a delightfully unconventional tour of her hometown in Colombia. Tourists come from all over to Luisa’s hometown of Salento to hike the famous Cocora Valley. But Luisa knows what they...

A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure where every wrong turn leads somewhere wonderful. Bursting with hilarious fantasy, science, and heart, this chapter book is a celebration of creative problem-solving and resilience. Any child who enjoys magical adventures with clever twists, thoughtful humor, and meaningful lessons will love reading about Clara’s journey home. When Clara accepts a simple balloon at a birthday party, she never expects it to pull her underground.

Domestic Violence and Child Protective Services: A Trauma-Informed Bilingual Training & Communication Manual is a practical English–Spanish resource for professionals supporting survivors and families involved with CPS. Designed for caseworkers, advocates, social workers, and multilingual staff, this guide provides clear bilingual terminology, trauma-informed scripts, and communication tools that help reduce fear, build trust, and support safety.

Retired and relaxing at the pool on a hot, sunny Texas afternoon was the perfect way to start summer early. Life was perfect. So they thought. Clark and his wife, Jamie, are the proud parents of two adopted girls. Clark is a Christian who became a believer in adulthood. His faith has been his guide and was the foundation of how he and his wife raised the children. Life was perfect. Suddenly, life was not perfect. In fact, Clark and Jamie lived Job’s life from the Old Testament. It seemed as if everything around them was being taken from them. Life was no longer perfect.

WAG AND A PRAYER is the touching story of David and Peppy—a loyal seizure-response dog whose love and devotion become a beacon of hope for everyone they meet. Through frightening hospital visits, difficult challenges, and life-changing moments, their bond grows stronger with every step. Told with warmth, heart, and inspiration, this unforgettable journey shows how even the smallest acts of kindness can change lives forever. As David and Peppy bring comfort to sick children, struggling families, and those who feel forgotten, they discover a powerful truth.

The goal of this book is to hand you easy-to-implement ideas that can help you get fully enrolled in your early childhood program, with a waiting list. And not just any old ideas - these are the 77 best ideas and strategies we use consistently. Kris Murray has helped hundreds of owners grow their enrollment by 15 to 300 percent in just a few months, so it’s possible for you too. In fact, she has included some of their case studies and results from using the ideas in this book, to provide you with proof and inspiration.