The Teen Edition of the Foster Care Adoption Awareness Reading Program is built around the graphic novel Ready or Not.

The story follows Olena, a teenager navigating life in foster care while trying to decide if she can trust the idea of family again.

Through story and conversation, students explore themes like:

Pilot classrooms are underway.

Students and educators are helping shape the Teen Edition as it prepares for a broader launch.

Books are expected to print and ship this summer.

Welcome! This program is designed to help students learn about the foster care system and the importance of family connections.

More resources and activities will be added here soon.