Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

Somebody Cares explores the feelings and thoughts many kids have when they've had to look out for themselves or be alone much of the time. A useful book to read with a caring adultsuch as a parent, foster parent, kinship parent, or therapistSomebody Cares reassures children who have experienced neglect that they are not to blame for what happened in their family, and that they can feel good about themselves for many reasons. It takes time for kids to get used to changes in their family or living situation, even when they are good changes. This book will help kids learn some ways to feel safer, more relaxed, and more confident. An extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers, including a list of helpful resources, is available online at www.apa.org/pubs/magination.

Susan Farber Straus, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist who has worked for the past 27 years with young children, many of whom have been neglected or experienced other forms of trauma. She is currently senior psychologist at Catholic Charities Child and Family Services in Baltimore, Maryland.

Claire Keay lives in the south of England where she works from her small studio at home illustrating children's books and greeting cards.