Carefully constructed so that the message does not scream out to a child, Finding the Right Spot is a book I would recommend to all foster homes. The story seems to softly reinforce and validate that the child may be experiencing a rough road at the moment. However, there is a soft place to fall and a "right spot" for everyone. A section for caregivers is included at the end of the book and is a wonderful resource and a perfect compliment to the book.

I have used this book when talking with a former foster son. After 16 months in care, he refused to ask questions, speak about being in foster care, or show concern for his future. I decided to give him books about foster care to read. This one was his favorite. I believe it's his favorite not only because the message is a familiar one, but it features a faithful dog. Books can do wonders to open up a conversation with young people.

Deborah H. Wald, Esq. is a San Francisco Bay Area attorney specializing in family formation law, with an emphasis on LGBT families. She is also the latest guest author on About: Adoption & Foster Care with an article entitled Gay Adoption Issues - Choosing an LGBT Friendly Attorney. Here Ms. Wald shares tips on choosing an attorney that is sensitive to the difficulties that LGBT families must face because gay adoption law in the United States, as Ms. Wald puts it, is a "patchwork quilt". As a practitioner, teacher, and author, her goal is to ensure that all families and children receive the highest quality legal protections available.