Specialist foster family care
Joe Hudson, Burt Galaway
Specialist foster family care
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Normalizing Experience
by Joe Hudson, Burt Galaway
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Did you know some kids find a second chance in special foster homes where families do more than just care—they help heal? These families face big challenges, but their love can change lives in ways you might never expect. And that’s only the beginning of their incredible story.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a comprehensive look at specialist foster family care as a therapeutic approach for children with diverse needs, including those with mental health challenges and histories of abuse. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it explores the emotional and practical aspects of foster care programs, emphasizing community-based solutions. Parents should be aware that the subject matter involves complex social and psychological themes presented through fiction.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0866569391
- Pages
- 275
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction