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
#09: Are Newborn Adoptions Easier? (with Rebecca Vahle)
#08: Parenting Teens and Young Adults with the Future in Mind
#07: Tips for Advocating for Your Child at School with Sandi Lerman
#06: Helping Kids Process Scary Events with Robyn Gobbel
#05: Giving Voice to Siblings
#04: How to Talk to Your Kids About Their Story
#03: Tips for a Drama-free Morning
#02: A Dad’s Journey to Connected Parenting
#01: Sensory Tips for Helping Kids Learn
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