Every child has their own story Mixed with sadness, fun and glory They all need food, shelter and care To live and thrive everywhere Families are of all different kinds Living thru difficult and wonderful times We all need love, support and affection To enjoy life with connection Yes, there are many different kinds of families Many have a mommy and a daddy Some kids are raised by their aunties Others by their great grand poppies Some by two mommas or two daddas Others by groovy grandmothers Some by sisters and brothers Others by super single-mothers And there's children's homes, foster care, and single dads There's families of all kinds Some children in the world have no home Left on their own to survive and roam From poverty, sickness, hunger or war They hope to find a new family So they're not alone anymore Families are of all different kinds Living thru difficult and wonderful times We all need love, support and affection To enjoy life with connection