Civilized societies attempt to take care of the most vulnerable among them. This includes children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned--who, as a result, may end up in foster care. Readers will come to a more comprehensive understanding of the types of foster care, the benefits and potential pitfalls of such care, and how to navigate within a system designed to safeguard the individuals it serves. Helpful elements that augment the text include a section dispelling common myths surrounding foster care and questions about the system that may be posed to a qualified social worker. Provided by publisher.

What foster care is and isn't -- How the system works -- Issues and outlooks -- Challenges foster children may face -- Coping mechanisms -- Here to help.