If you don't stick with me, who will? eBook only

This is a book about ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. It is a collection of first-person accounts from foster carers, who tell us what it's like to foster children and young people, many of whom have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, or just a very difficult start in life. Invariably, they experience problems, challenges and disappointments, but also the successes, triumphs and rewards that fostering can offer. 

This collection, the first of its kind, introduces you to some of these remarkable people and their children. For all those involved in or interested in fostering, seeing the reality of foster care through the eyes of the carers themselves is a fascinating opportunity.

Who is this book for?

This book is ideal for anyone involved in, or thinking about, foster care. 

What you will find in this book

This collection explores the stories of 12 foster care families, including a range of family groupings, ethnicities and situations. A range of children and young people are featured, and the families' stories cover a variety of issues, including recognising children's strengths and limitations, helping children to heal, severe neglect, seeking asylum, dealing with FAS and teaching life skills. 

The editor

Henrietta Bond is a freelance journalist and media consultant, specialising in children and family issues. She has a particular interest in looked after and adopted children. 

This book is available as an eBook only. It can be downloaded free by CoramBAAF members from the members’ area of the website or purchased below.

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