Raising Other People's Children

“Raising Other People’s Children gives a practical perspective on the truth that beautiful relationships can be developed even when we’re not the people who are supposed to be there—because we are the people who choose to be there.”
—Irene Clements, Executive Director, National Foster Parent Association

“As a Juvenile Court Judge, I often spoke to foster parents and stepparents about caring for other people’s children, yet I could not speak from experience. Debbie Ausburn speaks not only from experience but also from her heart as she provides wisdom and guidance on the challenges and the joys of Raising Other People’s Children. This is a must-read for foster parents and parents of blended families.”
—Judge Juanita Stedman, Executive Director, Together Georgia

“This book is a compelling and candid look at the heroic challenges that foster parents accept, including the difficult job of supplementing, not replacing, biological parents. It is an eloquent account of how to provide love, support, and guidance to traumatized children, along with respecting and supporting their need to stay connected to their biological family.”
—Emily Acker, CEO, Hillside, Inc.

“It’s not an overstatement to say that Raising Other People’s Children will save marriages and strengthen blended families. Debbie Ausburn’s stories bring a smile and her hard-won wisdom from her years as a social worker, probation officer, foster mother and stepmother will help anyone who’s trying to parent a child they didn’t bring into this world.”
—Rhonda Sciortino, author of 30 Days to Happiness

Debbie Ausburn is a social worker, foster parent, criminal prosecutor, and civil trial attorney. This diverse background has provided her with unique insights into defending child care centers, camps, schools, and mentoring organizations. She has volunteered with and defended youth-serving organizations across the United States, handling matters such as personal injury cases, challenging intrusive government regulations, libel and slander issues, and claims of sexual abuse. She is based in Atlanta, GA.

Natalie Ford, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Degree Coordinator for the Masters in Counseling at Truett McConnell University (TMU). She holds a Ph.D. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Dr. Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor and also practices at a community counseling center. She is the author of “Tears to Joy: Finding Hope in the Presence of Bipolar Disorder and Suicide,” and her research focuses on suicide prevention and postvention. She facilitates a Survivors of Suicide (SOS) support group and is dedicated to eradicating the stigma surrounding mental illness and reducing suicide rates. Dr. Ford resides in the North Georgia Mountains with her husband and daughter.

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