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Kids--all kids--need safe places to live, and safe places to play. For some kids, this means living with foster parents. Written especially for kids, this book can help children prepare for, understand, and accept foster care. Simple words and realistic color illustrations tell and show why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and how kids might feel during foster care. Children often believe that they are in foster care because they are 'bad.' This book makes it clear that the troubles in their lives are not their fault. Even when parents have problems, kids deserve to be safe. Foster parents can keep them safe. This book offers hope and support for kids and adults. The first part is meant to be read and shared with children. The second part includes information and resources for adults who work to keep kids safe: parents, foster parents, social workers, teachers, and caregivers.
This book aims to provide children in foster care with a clear and reassuring understanding of their situation. It addresses the common misconception that children are in foster care because they are 'bad,' emphasizing that life troubles are not their fault and that safety is paramount. The book explains the role of foster parents and validates the complex emotions children may experience, offering hope and support to both children and the adults who care for them.
This book is designed as a supportive resource for children navigating the foster care system. The publisher's description highlights its dual purpose: to be read with children to explain foster care in simple terms and to provide adults with additional information and resources. The approach emphasizes reassurance and empowerment, aiming to destigmatize foster care for children and offer practical support to caregivers. The content is structured to offer hope and understanding during a potentially confusing and emotional time.
Page Count:
32
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
Free Spirit Pub.
ISBN-10:
1575421925
ISBN-13:
9781575421926
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