Overview
They talked it over, took the training course, equipped the spare bedrooms, and thought they were all ready to be foster parents. The reality, in its joys and challenges, was far beyond what Kathleen and Wade had prepared themselves for. This funny, jolting, heartstring-tugging, inspiring account of life with foster kids and the social services system takes us into every corner of the fostering life.
Full Product Details
Author: Kathleen Foster-Alfred
Publisher: Moose House Publications
Imprint: Moose House Publications
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.245kg
ISBN: 9781990187780
ISBN 10: 1990187781
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 15 June 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Kathleen Foster-Alfred writes an absorbing account of her years as a foster parent. Her joy and pleasure caring for children is evident, but their needs and concerns are not sugar coated. Reading this book gave me a glimpse into the home life of foster children in Nova Scotia. This is a book that will appeal to teachers because it provides a rounded perspective about foster children. For the same reason, potential foster parents will find it interesting. Andrena Teed, writer and educator Having been a foster parent and adopting through the foster care program, I found the stories very relatable. The book is a great reminder of the days when we would get that call, and all the chaos and love those calls entailed. The children who enter foster care need homes that have people who are willing and able to understand the difficult circumstances that they have endured in the past, and who are committed to making their days ahead brighter. Former foster parent Gina Searle The characters felt very real. The book showed a great depiction of loving on children in the system. A great view of the landscape and rural life of Nova Scotia Canada. I hope the book will encourage more families to open their doors to children in need of their encouragement and empathy. Foster parent Julia Martin
Author Information
Kay Foster-Alfred grew up in a large military family, familiar with being uprooted and moving to a new home every couple of years. It was a hectic household, where friends were always welcome at the dinner table and lively chatter encouraged. It was natural that she eventually opened her home to children in need of respite and a warm, empathetic heart.Kay currently lives in Halifax, has two wonderful children and two amazing grand-daughters. She has been active with MADD and the Lions' Club in her community and enjoys a quiet life with her husband, Wade. This is her first book.
