Books (click on the title to purchase from Amazon.com)
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The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need (First Time Books(R)) by Stan and Jan Berenstain, 1999.
The Bear family learns about simplifying their life and what is most important. They decide to go through their home and give away many items that they don’t really need to people who need them more.
4-7 year olds
The Rag Coat by Lauren A. Mills, Illustrated by Dennis Nolan, 1991.
This book tells the story of children who learn a lesson after teaching a girl for wearing “rags.” It teaches the importance of friendship, community building, and accepting others.
6-9 year olds
The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor and Illustrated by Peter Parnall, 1998.
Mountain Girl learns that there are more things to life than only what money alone can buy. She and her family – with their simple, non-materialistic lifestyle - are indeed rich.
6-9 year olds
Tadpole by Ruth White.
In this fictional tale taking place in the South, the four Collins’ girls encounter positive changes in their life when their cousin Tadpole lives with them in order to escape an abusive uncle.
8-12 year olds
Ask Me No Questions by Ann Schlee, 1982.
Laura tries to help neglected children in the English countryside in the 1840s.
Age 10
Racing the Past by Sis Deans.
Ricky and his brother have lived with a violent father who is killed in a car accident. Some rough language, a story of surviving during tough times.
Ages 12 and up
Don't Hurt Laurie (Aladdin Fiction) by Willo Davis Roberts and Illustrated By Ruth Sanderson.
The story of a girl named Laurie who is abused by her mother “Annabelle.” She has not had the courage earlier to tell anyone what has gone on.
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Web Resources
Massachusetts Adoption and Foster Family
This link has resources and further information for families interested in becoming a foster home in the state of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Foster Care FAQs
The Massachusetts’ DSS (Department of Social Services) website contains more information and Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a fost