Diary of a Foster Kid: My Survival Story

by Sara-Ann Poirier

Can saving a child's life be as easy as picking up a book? In this case, it might be. Join the author, Sara, through the true horrors of her life as a child taken into foster care far too late. Learn to look for early signs of child abuse and when it should be reported. Get a first-hand account on transitioning into foster care, being moved through multiple foster homes, and aging out of foster care alone. Childhood trauma affects everyone and does not disappear by simply removing the perpetrators. Victims will continue to be victimized if we do nothing. This book is not intended to place blame on social workers and foster parents for their actions or inactions, but to pave the way going forward. This book is an excellent tool for people who work on the front lines of child welfare to get more insight into how their actions affect others. Sara turns the tragedies she's experienced into learning opportunities for the reader. Wherever you are in your personal life, there will be something for you in this book. Be ready to feel uncomfortable. Only through discomfort can we find growth.

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2025

Reviews

[Sara-Ann Poirier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this book and I'm really hoping it helps the next generation of foster kids to receive trauma informed care from their social workers and foster parents.

[Burnett Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a powerful, eye-opening account of the foster care system from someone who lived through its failures. Sara’s story is both devastating and enlightening, offering crucial insights into child abuse and the long-term effects of trauma. Her ability to turn personal tragedy into lessons for social workers, foster parents, and advocates is remarkable. A must-read for anyone involved in child welfare.

[SOFIA · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book shook me to my core. Sara’s story is heartbreaking but incredibly important. Her courage in sharing such a painful past is a gift to anyone working in child welfare or anyone who wants to understand what foster youth truly experience. This should be required reading.