On any single day, there are nearly 428,000 children in foster care in the United States. Foster parents open their homes to these children and take care of them. Together, they become a foster family. This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of a foster family.

How American families are changing -- How I see myself and my family -- How others see me and my family -- Other people who have had families like mine -- When foster care and family ties end.