This narrative investigates the immediate, high-stakes challenges faced by foster carers when tasked with the emergency care of infants suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome. Rosie Lewis, an experienced foster carer, draws upon her professional history to document the harrowing first days of an infant born into crisis. The text serves as both a personal account of the emotional toll of caregiving and a clinical look at the realities of the foster system's intervention in cases of parental substance abuse.

The subject matter points to a poignant, accessible account that prioritizes the lived experience of the caregiver over academic theory. The framing suggests a narrative intended for readers interested in the practical and emotional complexities of the foster care system.