Two movies come to mind. The Color Purple is not exactly foster care, but might get you close. The other is a little movie called Ellen Foster from a book with the same name, by Kaye Gibbons. Kaye was in foster care and the book is largely autobiographical. I'll keep thinking. HOpe that helps. Joanne Caye Joanne S. Caye, MSW Jordan Institute for Families UNC School of Social Work Chapel Hill, NC