Reuben’s Story: From birth to adoption: The story of an older child’s experiences in foster care, leading to adoption | Adoption gift | Adoptee story

Reuben is adopted when he is old enough to remember his time with his birth family, various foster care placements, and the transition to his adoptive family, after meeting his adoptive parent, Taylor, at an activity day. Reuben’s account is written in his own voice, which makes the story engaging and accessible to young readers.

This book is based on a true story of a boy’s journey from birth, through foster care, to adoption, as an older child. It can be used to help older adopted children with life story work, where the events can be related to and compared to their personal experiences. It is also a useful teaching tool for inclusive classrooms, and can be used to normalise adoption and foster care.

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