Darius' Foster Care Adventure: A Book and Game About Foster Care

Darius' Foster Care Adventure is about a boy who was removed from his parent's home after they got in trouble. He is nervous as he goes to stay with a foster family, unsure about how he will be received and if his needs will be met. He slowly warms to the family and eventually feels like he is at home. He works through conflicting emotions, grieving the loss of his parents, feeling torn about where he belongs, and confusion and anger regarding his parent's absence.

The game allows children to communicate their own experiences with foster care, adoption, or guardianship. Each situation is unique, as some children still get visits with parents and others have no contact. Some live with family members, while others are placed in a foster home. The book provides a story that they may relate to on some level but opens the discussion for the differences as well.

This resource can be used in individual, group, or family counseling sessions or could be played at home. It offers ideas for how to process changes and communicate various emotions. It was designed to be used for children in elementary school, ages 5-12.

You can find this resource at https://www.pathwaystopeacecounseling.com/product-page/darius-foster-care-adventure-a-book-game-about-foster-care