Please Don't Take My Baby Book

17-year-old Jade is pregnant and homeless when she is brought to live with foster carer Cathy. She stays out late drinks heavily and smokes but deep down she is desperate to hold on to her baby. The UK has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the developed world. This is Jade's story but sadly it could be the story of many. Cathy is worried as soon as Jade arrives: she's never looked after a pregnant teenager before but none of the mother and baby carers free and - seventeen years old seven months pregnant and homeless - Jade is in a desperate situation. But Jade's behaviour gives Cathy cause for concern straight away. She doesn't want to listen - and it isn't long before Jade is in trouble with the police as well. Cathy knows that Jade loves her daughter Courtney with all her heart but will she be able to get through to her in time to make her realise what she might lose?

‘I’m going to love my baby and give her lots of attention,’ Jade said. ‘I’ll show my mum she’s wrong.’Jade, 17, is pregnant, homeless and alone when she’s brought to live with Cathy. Jade is desperate to keep her baby, but little more than a child herself, she struggles with the responsibilities her daughter brings.Cathy is worried as soon as Jade arrives: she’s never looked after a pregnant teenager before, but none of the mother and baby carers is free, and – seventeen years old, seven months pregnant and homeless – Jade is in a desperate situation.But Jade doesn’t want to listen or advice and although her daughter is born safely it isn’t long before Jade’s in trouble with the police.Cathy knows that Jade loves her daughter with all her heart, but will she be able to get through to Jade in time to make her realise just how much she might lose?