Born and raised in New York City. Currently resides in Buffalo, New York. I have learned a lot about foster children, about life and mostly, myself, through foster children. What I share with you, in this book, will enlighten the world about a foster child’s journey into a stranger’s home. I hope my memories of some of my foster children help many more doors to open for a foster child. These children are merely victims of Circumstance!

Ella Mentry worked in New York City, attended Mercy College in Yonkers, New York, she taught dance in New Jersey and she fostered over fifty foster children throughout eight years. “I love life, laughter, take nothing for granted and respect all children. I worked with children while operating a children’s nursery and while I accepted foster children into my home. I believe all children deserve a home, meals, respect and love.”