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Foster Care Social Story

Overview

This social story created by ASERT describes the various aspects of foster care to individuals with autism.

Image of a building with a person walking away from it.

If my home is unsafe for me, I may have to live in a different home.

Graphic of a house with the words

This home is called a foster home.

Image of a man and woman with their arms linked. There's a little boy waving.

There will be adults who take care of me and keep me safe in my foster home.

Image of a man and a woman with their arms linked.

They are called foster parents.

Image of a little girl waving standing beside a little boy.

There may be other children living in my foster home.

A little boy waving with a suitcase and teddy bear

When I leave my home, I may get to take some of my favorite things to my foster home.

Images of a train, hairbrush, and books

I may also get new things at my foster home.

Images of a shirt, shorts, and shoes

I may have to wear clothes that look and feel different from my old clothes.

Image of a dinner plate with chicken, broccoli, carrots, and rice

The food my foster parents cook may taste different.

Image of a bedroom

The bed in my foster home may feel different from my bed at home.

Image of a checklist

There may be new rules I will have to follow.

Image of a judge

The court will decide if or when I can see my parents.

Image of a man asking,

People I don't know may ask me questions about my family.

Image of a man and a woman greeting a young boy outside of his foster home.

I will meet new adults when they visit me at my foster home.

A man with a blue car is picking up a young boy at school.

These new adults may pick me up for school.

A doctor examining a young boy.

They may take me to the doctors.

A young boy standing in front of the judge with a woman standing nearby.

Someone might take me to court to meet with a judge, who will ask me questions.

Image of a judge

The court will decide if or when I can go back home.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.