Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely

Many children’s ministry leaders and parents are supporting kids with big emotions, kids who are neurodivergent, have disabilities, or have experienced trauma.

What if we stopped trying to ‘fix’ kids whose behavior doesn’t meet expectations and started digging beneath their behavior to see what they really need?

Some children have big emotions, strong reactions, or responses that catch adults off guard. Whether they’re neurodivergent, have a disability, or have experienced trauma, their behavior often reflects a deeper story, not defiance.

In Boundless Hope for Every Child , Kim Botto shows parents, caregivers, and ministry leaders how to:

Calm and support children with big emotions

Respond thoughtfully to challenging behaviors

Build trust and connection with kids who experience the world differently

Create inclusive spaces where every child feels seen and safe

Drawing from decades of experience in children’s and student ministry, trauma-informed care, behavior support, and nonprofit work with multisystem-involved youth, as well as her own journey as an adoptive mom, Kim combines heartfelt stories, practical strategies, and research-backed insights.

Encouraging, practical, and compassionate, this book will help you see kids in a new light and make a real difference in their lives.

About the Author:
Kim Botto has spent more than 30 years walking alongside kids, families, and ministry leaders as they navigate life’s tough moments. She holds a Master’s in Family Ministry and is a TBRI® Practitioner and Trauma Free World Affiliate Trainer. Her work focuses on trauma-informed care, behavior support, and equipping churches to support kids who are neurodivergent, have disabilities, or have experienced trauma.

An adoptive mom and longtime children’s and student pastor, Kim is a passionate advocate for inclusion and belonging. She loves a messy table, meaningful connection, and spending time with her eleven grandkids.