Picture Books About Foster Care

Join Drew and his dragon Diggory Doo on this uplifting story to understand what it means to be a foster child and the many issues, questions, and feelings they have that are directly or indirectly affected by Foster Care

Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care.

A mostly autobiographical tale about finding home--with hilarious illustrations and a heartwarming message.

Follow Elena’s journey as she wonders how she can know that God loves and cares for her when her life is so hard. 

Calvin is in foster care, and he wants to trust someone, anyone, but is afraid to open his heart. When he moves in with Maggie, she shows him respect, offers him kindness, and makes him see things in himself that he's never noticed before. Maybe this is a place Calvin can call home, for a while.

In simple words and full-color illustrations, this book explains why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care.

A young girl navigates the changing seasons and swirl of emotions while in foster care. With her loyal friend by her side, a yellow bird named Sparrow, she finds comfort, courage, and hope for each day.

When children enter foster care, they often meet many new adults—social workers, foster parents, therapists, judges, and more. I Am in Foster Care: An Introduction to Foster Care Helpers gently explains who these helpers are and how each one supports a child’s safety, well-being, and future.

Speranza wears her sweater everywhere, hanging onto the last memories of her birth home, until it’s threadbare. Like her unraveled sweater, Speranza must weave together a new story, bringing threads from her past and strands from her present, into a future of love, family, and the true meaning of home.

Carter is an 8-year-old boy who feels a mix of excitement, worry, and “wiggly” feelings in his tummy on visit day. With the support of a caring visit helper, he learns simple ways to calm his body, understand his emotions, and feel safe before, during, and after his time with Mom.

Carter’s Visit Day with Mom Coloring Book is a gentle, supportive companion to the children’s story, Carter's Visit Day with Mom. Designed for children in foster care, this book provides a safe space to color, express feelings, and reflect on visit days.

When Delly Duck lays an egg, she is excited for it to hatch, but it becomes clear that she cannot provide the care the little chick needs. The little chick is temporarily taken to some kind swans, who keep him safe while Caring Goose finds the right family to look after him.

Will I live with my parents again? Will I stay with my foster parents forever? For children in foster care, the answer to many questions is often "maybe." Maybe Days addresses the questions, feelings, and concerns these children most often face.

Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, describes the emotional ups and downs of being in multiple foster homes and living in unfamiliar surroundings until he is placed in a caring foster home where he feels comfortable and valued once again.