
About this episode
In this episode we welcome Mark Daley, social activist, entrepreneur, and foster-turned-adoptive father. Mark is the founder of One Iowa, the state’s largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform connecting families with foster organizations. Mark shares insights from his book, "Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family." Join us as he and his partner Jason navigate the emotional journey of foster care, adoption, and the bittersweet moments of reunification. Discover the challenges, joys, and lessons learned about sacrifice, acceptance, and timing in parenthood.
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