# Episode 271: Foster Fathers (w/ Chris Easley & Kyle Seick)

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Podcast: [The Forgotten Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-forgotten-podcast-435207)
Published: 2025-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/foster-fathers-271/
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## Resource

Note: In this episode, Jami talks about her pregnancy—but don’t worry, you didn’t miss another baby announcement! If you’re part of our TFI family, you know her sweet little one has already arrived. This episode was recorded back in January! Sometimes, it can feel like the conversation within the foster care community is predominantly shaped by female voices. While it’s wonderful to have such a strong female perspective in this space, it can be a challenge for men to find resources that speak to their unique experiences. This is the heartbeat behind the Foster Fathers podcast. Hosts Chris Easley and Kyle Seick are striving to create a community where men can learn and grow from one another within the context of foster care. Chris and Kyle met during virtual foster care training classes in Boise, Idaho. They quickly bonded over shared humor and mutual support as they embarked on their foster care journeys. Together they offer valuable advice, encouragement, and connection to other foster and adoptive fathers who are navigating the joys and struggles that come with this calling. In this episode, you’ll hear what inspired Chris and Kyle to become foster fathers, an honest take on some of the challenges of foster care and adoption, common misconceptions about the men and women who become foster parents, and much more. Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes for this episode: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/ foster-fathers-271 /

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