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Open your heart to vulnerable children – through adoption, foster care, and other life-giving ways. *Note: you will be required to set up a user account prior to completing the purchase of the book
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Open your heart to vulnerable children – through adoption, foster care, and other life-giving ways. *Note: you will be required to set up a user account prior to completing the purchase of the book
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cover of called to care book, featuring faces of young children

About the book

Individuals, families, and churches seek ways to respond to the biblical mandate to care for "the overlooked or ignored." The desire to help children from difficult situations is a necessary starting point, but what comes next?

Bethany’s former CEO Bill Blacquiere—alongside current Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations Kris Faasse—helps readers honestly assess their motivation to help and offers effective ways they can help families stay together and thrive.

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About the authors

Bill Blacquiere

Bill Blacquiere served Bethany Christian Services for more than 25 years as chief operating officer, director of operations for Michigan, and most recently CEO. He retired at the end of 2017 and 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.

Kris Faasse

Kris Faasse, LMSW, ACSW, is senior vice president of clinical operations for Bethany Christian Services. A recognized adoption expert, Kris has provided training in national and international settings and authored numerous articles. She lives with her family in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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