{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-foster-care-wisdom-365-days-of-inspiration-and-encouragement-for-foster-care-families-paperback","title":"The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom: 365 Days of Inspiration and Encouragement for Foster Care Families - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Degarmo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new paperback format filled with 365 days worth of daily tips, inspirational quotes, and motivational short stories from foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Foster parenting is both a rewarding and a challenging job, a lifestyle of continuous learning and new experiences, and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e will be there to support you as you, in turn, support your foster children. Filled with 365 days worth of daily tips, inspirational quotes, and motivational short stories from a foster care expert, this book is a must-read for modern child-welfare advocates, adoptive parents, and foster parents. It provides inspirational content every day, including instructions, tips, anecdotes, and more.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. John DeGarmo \u003c\/b\u003ehas a BA in history, a masters in media technology, a masters in educational leadership, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Walden University. Dr. DeGarmo wrote his dissertation on responding to the needs foster children face while in rural schools. He is the author of several foster-care books, including the new book \u003ci\u003eThe Foster Care Survival Guide, \u003c\/i\u003ethe bestselling book \u003ci\u003eFaith and Foster Care\u003c\/i\u003e, and the foster-care children's book \u003ci\u003eA Different Home: A New Foster Child's Story\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the director of the Foster Care Institute and acts as a consultant to foster care agencies and legal agencies across the US. Dr. DeGarmo is a dynamic speaker and informative trainer on the foster care system, and he travels extensively across the globe, meeting with foster parents, child welfare workers, churches, schools, and organizations. Dr. DeGarmo has appeared on several TV programs and channels, including CNN, HLN\u003ci\u003e, Good Morning America, Freeform, \u003c\/i\u003eNBC, FOX, CBS, and PBS\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e He writes regularly for many magazines and is a regular contributor to several publications, both in the United States and overseas. Dr. DeGarmo is married to Dr. Kelly DeGarmo, who hails from Australia, and the two of them have six children, both biological and adoptive. Dr. DeGarmo and his wife are also currently foster parents to three siblings, bringing their household to nine children. Dr. DeGarmo has been a foster parent for dozens of children for over a decade now. He has a passion for helping foster children and is driven to bring education and insight into general society about all things foster care. Dr. DeGarmo and his wife are the recipients of the \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America \u003c\/i\u003eUltimate Hero Award, and the Up With People Everyday Hero Award\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e The two also were honored with their city's Citizens of the Year award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695212204095,"sku":"9781641708722","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/35f686d1be2515b0d73c683f6d84cafc.webp?v=1765002995","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-foster-care-wisdom-365-days-of-inspiration-and-encouragement-for-foster-care-families-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}