The moment I stepped into the living room, I was swarmed by kids. It was one of those rare laid-back days when everyone could relax.

I gave out as many hugs as I could, moving through the cheerful chaos.

"Hey, Sophie!" an older kids lounging on the couch called out in unison.

I smiled back at them.

"Anyone know where Amber is?" I asked.

"She's in the office," replied Ashley, a seventeen-year-old who'd been kicked out by her ...