Books
The Light in the Window
The founding story behind the movement and the people who left the light on.
Who may find it helpful: Readers interested in foster care, family, belonging, and the movement’s origin.
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Books
Leave One Light On
The practical invitation that grew from the founding story, with achievable ways to practice compassion, hospitality, hope, and faithful presence.
Who may find it helpful: Readers looking for practical ways to carry the movement’s message into everyday life.
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Books
The Light in the Window — publisher page
A direct publisher page for the founding story.
Who may find it helpful: Readers who prefer to learn about the book from its publisher.
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Writing & Publishing
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
Official tools and documentation for independently publishing print and Kindle books.
Who may find it helpful: Writers comparing self-publishing pathways and requirements.
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Writing & Publishing
InkFluence
A publishing platform Ted has used for book pages linked from this site. Review its current services and terms before deciding whether it fits your work.
Who may find it helpful: Writers researching publishing support and book presentation options.
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Education
Child Welfare Information Gateway
A federal information service with publications and resources about child welfare, foster care, and adoption.
Who may find it helpful: Families, educators, professionals, and people beginning careful research.
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Education
U.S. Department of Education — Students in Foster Care
Federal information related to educational stability and support for students in foster care.
Who may find it helpful: Educators, caregivers, students, and community partners.
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Health
American Red Cross Blood Services
Helps eligible donors understand blood donation and find appointments.
Who may find it helpful: People considering a direct, often anonymous act of practical compassion.
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Family Resources
AdoptUSKids
A federally funded national project connecting families with responsible state, territorial, and tribal foster-care and adoption systems.
Who may find it helpful: People exploring foster parenting or adoption from foster care.
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Family Resources
211
Connects people with local health and human-service information.
Who may find it helpful: Anyone unsure which local service or support may fit a family’s need.
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Community Resources
MENTOR — Mentoring Connector
Helps people find screened youth-mentoring programs by location and program type.
Who may find it helpful: Adults exploring structured mentoring and families seeking programs.
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Community Resources
VolunteerMatch
A searchable directory of volunteer opportunities offered by participating organizations.
Who may find it helpful: People looking for service that fits their location, interests, skills, and time.
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Professional Tools
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
Authoritative accessibility standards, explanations, and implementation guidance.
Who may find it helpful: Teams creating digital resources that should welcome people with disabilities.
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Professional Tools
Google Search Console
Official tools for understanding search visibility, indexing, and technical search issues.
Who may find it helpful: Website stewards responsible for search health and content discoverability.
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