Tyler's wishes

Tyler, aged seven, thinks a lot about getting a forever family. Sometimes, his social worker helps him sort out what he feels and wants. There are all sorts of things on Tyler’s wish list, but most of all, he wishes for a new family who will love him and be kind.

Tyler’s wishes is intended to help children who are waiting to be placed for adoption to understand and cope with their mixed feelings of uncertainty, apprehension and hope. The book can be used creatively to work with children to explore fears about separation from birth and foster families, and anxieties about the unknown. It includes pages for children to draw and write their thoughts and feelings, to encourage them to voice their fantasies about adoption and also to come to terms with reality.

A booklet of guidelines for adults reading the book with children – whether social workers or foster carers – is included.

This book is for anyone working with children who are about to be, or who are waiting to be, adopted. The book can be used by either social workers or foster carers. The book is ideal for children aged six and over.