From Carrie Craft,
Your Guide to Adoption / Foster Care.
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One of the worst abuse cases in California's history came to an end on March 5, 1973. Dave Pelzer entered foster care at the age of 12 due to the severe abuse he endured at the hand of his alcoholic mother. The abuse became so terrible that she actually started referring to Dave as an "It" instead of a child, her son, or Dave. Dave Pelzer recorded his incredible story through a series of books beginning with, A Child Called "It". Learn more about Dave Pelzer and child abuse through the following links.

About the Man

A short profile about Dave Pelzer.

Book Reviews on Dave Pelzer's Books

• A Child Called "It"


• The Lost Boy

Fun Activities

• David Pelzer's Home Page
• The David Pellzer Mega Quiz - Questions come from the above two books and the profile.

Other Resources Regarding Child Abuse and Information for Those Who Parent Abused Children

• Child Abuse Risk Factors
• Avoiding Child Abuse in Times of Stress
• Finding Sex Offenders
• Coping with a Tragedy
• Book Review: Books to Grow With

• Adoption Book Review: Risk and Promise: A Handbook for Parents Adopting a Child from Overseas - A great resource for not only the internationl adoptive parent, but for domestic adoptive parents as well as foster parents.