Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

Useful to read with a caring adult, Somebody Cares is a book for children who have experienced parental neglect and have been taking care of many things on their own. It helps them understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and prepares them for changes in their families. Most importantly, Somebody Cares teaches children that they are not to blame and were brave to do so much on their own. Includes a "Note to Readers" inside for children and an online "Note to Parents and Caregivers" for adults.

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.