A moving, informative, grace-filled narrative on foster adoption, from a mother in the trenches. April Swiger balances the emotional highs and lows of her family's very fresh story, with helpful advice for adoptive parents and their supporters. She is vigilant throughout in pointing out the dignity and worth of everyone involved in the foster adoption process: the foster child, biological parents, adoptive parents, and case workers. Swiger is no stranger to the difficulties of this process, and doesn't gloss over the challenges, awkwardness, and heartbreak, but maintains a higher perspective.
Chapters 5 and 8 are important reads specifically for those who are NOT considering adoption. Chapter 5: "A Conversation on Race" discusses the specific trials and learned awareness white parents face in adopting transracially. While the situation has always presented unique challenges, this chapter is especially important in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, and an increasing awareness of white privilege. Chapter 8: "Caring for the Fatherless When You’re Not Called to Adopt" is an important read for anyone who is a supporter of a family adopting from foster care. Swiger highlights the specific needs an adoptive couple has from their family, friends, and church. She makes specific suggestions about celebrations like baby showers, and offers of child care that are necessarily unique to the adopting family.