Raising a generation that sees themselves and their families represented, isn’t afraid to talk about foster care adoption, better understands the experiences of the people around them, and knows they don’t have to wait until adulthood to be an advocate or ally.

A ready-to-use reading program that builds empathy, belonging, and understanding through story.

Bring the Reading Program to Life

Students connect even more deeply with the stories through an interactive author visit led by Marcy Bursac.

Whether reading Are You a Forever Family? with elementary students or Ready or Not? with middle and high school classrooms, presentations are tailored to your students and designed to spark meaningful conversations about belonging, identity, and foster care adoption.

Bring this to your classroom

A one-day student art challenge for all grades.
The full program can be used anytime.

Students choose a page, create their own interpretation, and submit their work to be featured.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption logo
Heart Gallery of America logo
Lilly's Fostering Hearts logo
National Council For Adoption logo