Fostercare 101: Things I should have known!

Fostercare 101: Things I should have known!

📘 Foster Care 101: Things to KnowBy Anthony Stoverwww.adultingizhard.netWhat if the first day in foster care came with a guidebook—written just for you? Now it does.Foster Care 101: Things to Know is a powerful, youth-friendly guide for kids and teens navigating the foster care system. Created by former foster youth and lifelong advocate Anthony Stover, this interactive workbook is filled with the tools, questions, and honest explanations that young people need—but often don’t get.Whether you're entering care for the first time or working with someone who is, this book was made to answer the real questions:❓ Where am I going?❓ Why am I here?❓ Who are these people and can I trust them?❓ What are my rights?Written in a clear, respectful tone and packed with colorful, easy-to-use pages, this book includes:✅ Over 300 real questions youth can ask their case manager, CASA, judge, foster parents, and more📚 Simple explanations of court steps, placements, and acronyms💬 Spaces to talk about fears, identity, boundaries, and goals✍️ Fun checklists and journal pages (food, music, pets, triggers, love language, and more)🧠 A trauma-informed, empowering voice that affirms: This isn’t your fault—and you still have a voice.Perfect for:Youth entering foster care (ages 9–18)CASA volunteers and GALsFoster parents, shelters, and group homesSocial workers, educators, and advocatesOrganizations supporting youth in care or re-entryThis is more than a workbook. It’s a conversation starter, a confidence builder, and a guide to navigating the foster care system with courage, clarity, and support.🔗 Learn more at: www.adultingizhard.net✨ Because young people deserve answers, honesty, and hope—right from the start.