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Kinship Training Institute Lending Library
Resources That Help Families Heal, Learn, and Thrive
Sometimes the right book can provide understanding, reassurance, or a new way to approach a challenge.
The Kinship Training Institute Lending Library is a free community resource featuring a carefully curated collection of books for kinship caregivers, birth parents, adoptive families, legal guardians, professionals, children, teens, and young adults. Whether you're learning about trauma-informed care, supporting a child through big emotions, or simply looking for a story that reflects your family's experience, our library is here to support you.
A Collection for the Whole Family
Our lending library includes books and resources for children, caregivers, parents, professionals, and young adults navigating the non-parental care journey.
From trauma-informed parenting and child development to adoption, kinship care, healing, and resilience, our collection is designed to provide practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that help families feel seen, supported, and connected.
Browse the collection below to discover resources that meet your family's unique needs.
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Trauma and Healing
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Trauma-Informed Parenting
Non-Parental Care
Adoption
Neurological Differences
Parenting Big Feelings
Letters and Memoirs
Teen Identity and Resilience
Teen Life Skills
Big Words
Big Feelings
Family
Extraordinary Lives
Shine-a-Light
About Our World
Picture Books and Stories
Novels
Children's Books
Can't Find What You're Looking For?
We're always looking to expand our collection and help families find the resources they need.
Whether you'd like to request a specific title, recommend a book that made a difference for your family, or donate books to our Lending Library, we'd love to hear from you.
Request, Recommend, or Contact us about Donating a Book!
Thank you
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Donation Information
Items Accepted Year-Round:
- Clothing (all sizes, new or gently used)
- Shoes (all sizes, new or gently used)
- New socks (all sizes)
- New underwear (all sizes)
- Diapers and pull-ups
- Baby wipes
- Hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste)
- Baby items (new or gently used)
- Brand new car seats (must be in original packaging)
Items We Are Unable to Accept:
- Furniture, rugs, or household items
- Used car seats
- Electronics or TVs
- Used mattresses, pillows, or bedding
- Maternity clothes or nursing supplies
- Auto parts, household chemicals, paint, or cleaning supplies
- Suitcases
A Community That Shows Up
Every item given and received through Marcie’s Heart represents something bigger: a community coming together to support children and families during times of need.Whether you are receiving support or giving it, you are part of that community.