Rebekah Cook shares her experiences of fostering children of incarcerated moms through a ministry called Jonah’s Journey. She emphasizes the importance of establishing a relationship with the biological parents and discusses the unique challenges and rewards of this type of foster care. Rebekah also touches on her struggle with blocked care and how she sought support and healing.
Rebekah is a stay at home mom and former elementary school teacher who is passionate about loving and serving vulnerable moms in her community. She and her husband, Josh, are parents to 7 kids through birth, adoption and foster care. They are also loving their newest roles as grandparents to two little ones!
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Relevant LinksJonah’s Journey
#49: Talking Honestly about Adoption with Mike Berry
#48: [Mentor Moment] How Do I Know If A Behavior Is Due To Adoption And Trauma or Just Typical Kid Behavior?
#47: Lessons in Parenting from Adult Adoptee and Adoptive Mom Jeri Lea Kroll
#46: [Mentor Moment] Should I Test and Diagnose My Adopted Child?
#45: One Family’s Story of Perseverance with Emily Norton
#44: [Mentor Moment] Should I Homeschool My Adopted Child?
#43: Setting Realistic Expectations to Help Your Child Succeed with Deb Jones
#42: Practically Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 6 most important things you need to do
# 41: Mentally Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 11 most important things you need to know
#40: Parenting Kids with FASDs and Invisible Disabilities Successfully with Eileen Devine
#39: [Mentor Moment] Should I change my adopted child’s name?
#38: Fostering and Adopting Teens with Kristin Berry
#37: Are video games actually bad for kids?
#36: A Mother’s Day Guide for Adoptive and Foster Moms
#35: Preparing for a Successful Summer
#34: 10 Habits for Less Anxiety and Better Sleep with Tania Milliken
#33: Grieving the unexpected losses in adoption
#32: Parenting Perks We Didn’t Know We Needed with Sharon Hujik
#31: 7 Ways for Parents to Relieve a Stressed-Out Brain
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