This book introduces such concepts as social worker, foster mother, foster home, visit with a birthparent in a way that is realistic and respectful of children. A young boy, Jamal, goes to the agency with his foster mom, Mama Pat, to have a supervised visit with his mother. His social worker, Ramon, plans to oversee the visit. Other children are in the waiting room and Jamal talks to them. He explains to the children about foster care, expressing his feelings openly and honestly.