As a licensed child counselor who works with trauma of all kinds, I can say that Kim has done a marvelous job at making trauma and the brain easy to understand. She includes how to meet the needs of neurodivergent kids. Her writing style is conversational, real, and practical. I wanted to keep reading! Brianna Edwards, LMHC, QS Registered Play Therapist™, TBRI® Practitioner
Kim Botto's Boundless Hope for Every Child is a must-read for anyone passionate about making every child feel seen, understood, and welcomed. With practical and personal insights, this book strikes the perfect balance between heartwarming encouragement and actionable strategies. It's helpful without feeling overwhelming, offering real-world solutions for church leaders. Through the wisdom and experiences shared from a variety of voices, Kim paints a compassionate and hopeful picture of what belonging can look like for every child. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to make a lasting difference in the lives of the next generation. Brittany Nelson, author, speaker, creator of DeeperKidMin.com
Kim’s wealth of personal and professional encouragement with big behaviors draws us into the grace waiting for all of us at the feet of the Father. Practical. Truthful. Inspiring. Kim invites us into a world of grace for the kids we love and serve…with needed grace for ourselves, as well! Meredith Shuman, MSW, Executive Director/Founder of James Trail
Kim Botto clearly knows kids. Between these pages you'll find biblical, helpful, insightful, and hard-earned wisdom regarding ministry with kids who have difficult stories. With generosity and effectiveness, she shares a mindset along with practical information and strategies that equip willing leaders to minister well in spaces where all children can flourish. Victoria White, Program Director, With Ministries
As a licensed child counselor who works with trauma of all kinds, I can say that Kim has done a marvelous job at making trauma and the brain easy to understand. She includes how to meet the needs of neurodivergent kids. Her writing style is conversational, real, and practical. I wanted to keep reading! Brianna Edwards, LMHC, QS Registered Play Therapist™, TBRI® Practitioner
I am a parent and I cannot stop crying with each page I read. This is putting words to our journey. It is raw for me, but I know it will be healing. I believe I will be giving the physical book to my pastor when it comes in, and letting him share it with youth and kids leaders. My church desperately needs this, but so did my own heart! Tiffany, mom of neurodivergent child
With a unique blend of trauma-informed insights and deeply personal stories, Kim skillfully bridges the gap between expert knowledge and everyday compassion. The book is accessible, engaging, and full of practical wisdom that empowers readers to understand and support hurting children in profound ways.... Lori Crosby, MFT, RPT-S, Co-Author of Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry, Co-Founder Reach Hurting Kids
As the mother of a child with autism, ADHD, and a few other ingredients in his neurological soup, grace has sometimes been in short supply. Kim Botto shines a light on the truth about our kids; She invites us to stop reacting to kids with unexpected behaviors, and start leaning in to provide presence and understanding instead of punishment and isolation. Kim provides practical, immediate strategies to make our kids feel safe, welcomed and loved. Kari A. Baker, Founder of KIND Families (Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences)
From beginning with our own attitudes and taking responsibility for our actions as we serve and know kids who are neurodivergent, Kim cites science-based tools and personal stories to help each family with a unique opportunity to help EVERY child have hope. Thank you, Kim helping give every family, ministry and child hope! Sam Fowler, Pastor of Children & Families
What a treasure this book will be for ministry leaders, educators and anyone who works with kids. So many times you read books that teach you how important it is to welcome all children, but they don't really give practical ways to do so. Thank you for giving me words to teach someone how to do what I knew to do, but didn’t necessarily know how to verbalize. Andrea Roseman, Access Ministry Director
Boundless Hope is filled with ground-level, ready-to-use strategies. Through the use of stories from her own experiences, Kim has crafted a valuable tool - perfect for faith communities building ministries to meet the needs of every child. Kim inspires readers to consider ways to show each child (and their families) that they are inherently valuable as people created by God - for God’s glory. Daniela Coats, LMSW, Founder, With Siblings
Reading Boundless Hope for Every Child will give insight and skills that you can implement immediately. Kim’s passion for all kids and her years of training and experience fill every page. Have some tissues handy, you will shed tears of sadness and joy too.
Kim Hudson, MAEd, Kid’s Pastor and Certified Children’s Ministry Coach
As I was reading Boundless Hope, I literally screenshot four pages to send to people . . .it was only the introduction. I feel like you’ve already summed up the reminders I need daily in my home if 10. . . Your book will help many!! 💗I was in tears within the first couple of pages, good sign. 🫣😅 Tabitha Goldsmith, Adoptive mom of 8, Life & Health Coach, and Ministry Leader
