Grounded in research about foster care, sibling separation, and parental incarceration, this intimate account reveals the hidden realities of America's child welfare system while demonstrating the transformative power of showing up for vulnerable children.

“While the text is novel-like in its storytelling, [My Other Kids] also provides an insider’s perspective on the intricacies of the child welfare system. The poignant story of an advocate's journey.”—Kirkus Reviews

“In this extraordinarily impactful journey, Dr. Savitch captures the plight of youth in the child welfare system— the ache to be seen and the grace of someone who finally listens. My Other Kids is both a love letter to the children we fight for and a call to keep showing up. A powerful reminder that compassion can change a child’s story.”

"My Other Kids is a gripping story of how resilience is activated through the power of human connection. This brilliantly written work is insightful and reflective—uplifting while also being so very painful at times. It reminds us that each of us can show up and build a better corner of the world . . . one child at a time.”

"Julie Savitch is one of thousands of unsung heroes showing up for kids across this country and we are awfully lucky that in her spare time, she’s put down this complex story of ultimate goodness for us to internalize and be changed by.”

MY OTHER KIDS makes visible both the necessity of child advocates and the deep fractures in the systems meant to protect vulnerable children. Savitch underscores how urgently children need dedicated adults in their corners and how profoundly broken our child welfare system — and our world — remain.