Luca had learning challenges, and his mother struggled to find a kindergarten willing to accept and help him. Then she found a Seventh-day Adventist kindergarten. The school decided to give Luca a chance — and over the following weeks and months, wonderful changes took place. Luca learned to use a cup, speak, read, write, and do many things independently. He loved his kindergarten, where he could play with friends, learn English, take piano lessons, and hear stories about Jesus. A Place to Belong is a beautiful Children's Mission story about kindness, acceptance, Christian education, and making a difference in a child's life.
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