Preface Introduction The abuse and neglect of Katie Ruth Daley (foster home #1) Karen Miller (foster home #2) Susan Cummings (foster home #3) Allison Kaplan, Ph.D Choosing a new approach Jackie Keller (foster home #4) Life with Jackie The quilt Fighting with Jackie Thanksgiving dinner Jackie and Ruth Winter in Maine Maine District Court The coming of spring Summer again Fear and joy General principles of parenting & therapy Appendix: core components of dyadic development Psychotherapy