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A dad's perspective on foster care

Many times, we focus on a mother's journey to becoming a foster parent. But what about dads? In this podcast, Buckner foster parent Tyler West shares his story about how he felt called to become a foster parent as well.

Hear:

  • How he and he wife sensed a call to foster.
  • The journey they took to become foster parents.
  • How he now advocates for vulnerable children.
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Many times, we focus on a mother\'s journey to becoming a foster parent. But what about dads? In this podcast, Buckner foster parent Tyler West shares his story about how he felt called to become a foster parent as well.

Hear:

  • How he and he wife sensed a call to foster.
  • The journey they took to become foster parents.
  • How he now advocates for vulnerable children.
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