As an active children’s ministry volunteer and the daughter of a church senior pastor, Amy understands the unique subculture of the church. As an active children’s ministry volunteer and the daughter of a church senior pastor, Amy understands the unique subculture of the church.As an active children’s ministry volunteer and the daughter of a church senior pastor, Amy understands the unique subculture of the church.For more information or to order The Heart of the Caregiver Bible Study (an 8-10 week small group curriculum) send an e-mail to the.caregiver@comcast.net
God is Still Sovereign - radio interview As caregivers, we are surrounded by illness and disability - at home, at doctor visits, at therapy, etc. It is easy to ask, "Where is God?"
Joni and Friends Family Retreats
Joni and Friends Family Retreats has hosted five-day summer programs across the United States where families affected by disability can find hope and get a break from the challenges of everyday life.
Focus on the Family Resources
Focus on the Family is helping families thrive with access to numerous articles, resources, downloads, etc. that can offer encouragement and guidance.
Dancing With Max
With candor and wit, Emily Colson shares about her personal battles and heartbreak when, as a suddenly single mother, she discovers her only child has autism. Emily illuminates the page with imagery—making you laugh, making you cry, inspiring you to face your own challenges.
The Inclusive Church
Amy Fenton Lee's blog is jammed packed with information and inspiration for equipping churches to successfully include children with various neurological and physical differences.
Family Caregiving 101
Family Caregiving 101 is an great site for getting answers to practical questions.
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Providing caregivers with effective supports and making investments that promote caregiver health skills and resilience.
Healing Farm Ministries
Healing Farm Ministries serves as a mission field, providing places and activities during which people can experience relationship with members of the disability community.
Partners in Healing
Resources that offer comforting treatments and methods for caring for people affected by cancer.
Finding God in Autism
Great website and book that gives Biblical resources to help you as a parent raising your special needs child. From mild to aggressive and challenging behavior you can have peace, hope and strength. Your toughest questions will be answered on this site and the book.
National Family Caregiver.org
Articles and resources to help family caregivers with issues like burnout and depression.
Caregiver Village
At Caregiver Village, you’ll find a place to connect with other people who face challenges similar to yours. You’ll find valuable resources matched to your interests. You’ll be able to start a journal about your own caregiving journey, and read other stories written by incredible family caregivers. You can meet well-known authors and participate in their book clubs and you can play our Village Chronicles game, for learning or just for fun.
Special Heart
For parents who have children who have needs that are particularly challenging. The focus is to encourage parents to persevere and to help their children to persevere in discovering their unique and God-given purpose in life.
Children of Destiny
If you are the parent of a child with autism, you know the agonizing pain of the shock, grief, distress, and even the hopelessness that can grip your soul. If you are a friend or family member of someone with a child with autism, you may well have spent time trying to comfort or bring clarity to a grieving parent. And in the midst of the dark night, one question burns in our spirits: Where is God?
Bible Gateway
Excellent online Bible resource with topical, keyword and passage search options.
Wisdom of the Wounded
This website, created by Karen Mulder, is intended to help all individuals love and care for those who are hurting along their everyday paths.
Chosen Families
The mission of ChosenFamilies.org is to provide resources, connections and encouragement to families with hidden disabilities and to educate and provide resources to religious leaders as they minister to families with these needs.
Camp Barnabas
Christian summer camp for folks with developmental disabilities.
Victory Junction
Life changing experiences for kids with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.
Mesothelioma Blog
Connecting with others, one story at a time.
Listing of Resources for Caregivers
An extensive list of national resources and organizations.
Books
Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver
Trusting God (Even When Life Hurts) by Jerry Bridges
Surrender to Love by David Benner
Hidden Manna for the Caregiver by Dr. Charles Shepson