Cracks in the Foundation

Cracks in the Foundation: Kids in Care explores the hidden roots of attachmentand separation faced by children in foster care, blending developmentalpsychology, personal narratives, and modern policy insights. Drawing on pioneers like Freud, Bowlby, and Winnicott, Dr. Lanetta Greerreveals how early caregiving beginning before birth shapes outcomes longinto adolescence. Each chapter offers actionable Practice Pivots for professionals,foster parents, and advocates, serving as a bridge between theory and healingpractice. Through vivid examples and research, readers gain a deep understanding of howtrauma, systemic inequities, and disrupted bonds impact youth and families,while learning how stability and sensitivity can rebuild trust. Designed forcaregivers, educators, and anyone dedicated to changing foster care systems,the book provides a roadmap for repairing broken foundations, nurturingresilience, and restoring hope reminding everyone that attachment is notoptional.