The Foster Dad Directive

By: Charles Daily

Language: en

Categories: Kids, Family, Parenting

This is a podcast about my experience as a foster dad including places, agency issues, my issue with policyc and etc. Where I hope to not only share what I've encountered but also speak with other foster parents, foster kids, and professionals.

Episodes

Episode 9 - Security Devices

Oct 27, 2025

In this episode I go over security systems and devices I've found extremely helpful even outside of fostering.

Duration: 00:11:59

Episode 8 - Becoming a Foster Parent

Oct 20, 2025

In this episode we go over becoming a foster parent and the process that is involved. Interested in becoming a foster parent?1-855-MICHKIDS (642-4543)https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/foster-carehttps://mifostercare.michigan.gov/s/landing-pageOr FosterUSkidshttps://www.fosteruskids.org/usa/michigan#how-to-foster

Duration: 00:24:31

Episode 7 - Runaway Procedure

Sep 30, 2025

In this episode we go over my experience with the runaway procedure along with FOM 722-03A. We've had 3 runaways with one ending up on the news. Please ensure you reach out immediately to On-Call or the Case Worker then to law enforcement. Remember each case is unique and should be handled as such.

Duration: 00:13:52

Episode 6 - The Foster Runaway

Sep 23, 2025

In this episode we go over our 1st official foster child after getting our license. She was a chronic runaway who ran 7 times before we had to put in our 30 days notice. It is astonishing how little we knew and how much the agency took advantage of us.

#fostercarereviewboard #fostercare #fosterdad #fostering #foster #fosterparent #fosteryouth

Duration: 00:14:59

Episode 4.1 - Volunteering with the Foster Care Review Board

Sep 19, 2025

Update on Episode 4. Includes how to Volunteer with the FCRB and who to contact.

#fostercarereviewboard #fostercare #fosterdad #fostering #foster #fosterparent #fosteryouth

Duration: 00:07:30

Episode 5 - Guardian Ad Litem

Sep 16, 2025

There is some feedback from the Pop Filter. Will be going without it from now on due to the type of mic. Please let me know your thoughts on music, sound levels, annoying noises, ect.

Guardian Ad Litem and Lawyer - Guardian Ad Litems. I cover the differences, their responsibilities, tasks, relation to the courts and kids and a bit more.

#fostercarereviewboard #fostercare #fosterdad #fostering #foster #fosterparent #fosteryouth #fostermother

Duration: 00:17:41

Episode 4 - Foster Care Review Board

Sep 15, 2025

I go over what we experienced with our recent Foster Care Review Board, a previous one I sat in on, and the FCRBs in general.

#fostercarereviewboard #fostercare #fosterdad #fostering #foster

Duration: 00:24:25

Episode 4 - Foster Care Review Board

Sep 14, 2025

I go over what we experienced with our recent Foster Care Review Board, a previous one I sat in on, and the FCRBs in general.

#fostercarereviewboard #fostercare #fosterdad #fostering #foster

Duration: 00:24:25

Podcast Update for Episode 9 08 2025

Sep 10, 2025

I apologize about the delay. Attempting to remove breathing sounds from the audio as I want this to be as enjoyable and informative as possible. Thank you for your patience.I have a pop filter and sound barriers for around the mic coming. Will also be rearranging my room to allow for more sound barriers.

Duration: 00:00:32

Episode 3 - The Foster Brothers

Sep 01, 2025

This is one of our most current placements and our only current one, we are down to just the toddler. In this episode we go over bio families, Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Foster Care Review Boards (FCRB), and so much more.

I hope you enjoy, please forward me any feedback you may have. I am seeking intro and outro music as well.Fosterdaddirective@gmail.com#fosterparent #fosterdad #fostercare #michigan #fostering #fosteringsaveslives #fosteringandempowering

Duration: 00:27:19

Episode 2 - Foster Dad (Host) Introduction

Aug 25, 2025

Welcome to the Foster Dad Directive. This is the second installment where I go over my background. I hope you enjoy, please forward me any feedback you may have. I am seeking intro and outro music as well.Fosterdaddirective@gmail.com#fosterparent #fosterdad #fostercare #michigan #fostering #fosteringsaveslives #fosteringandempowering

Duration: 00:19:16

Episode 1 - Podcast Intro

Aug 21, 2025

Welcome to the Foster Dad Directive. This is my maiden episode. I hope you enjoy, please forward me any feedback you may have.I am seeking intro and outro music as well.

Fosterdaddirective@gmail.com

#fosterparent #fosterdad #fostercare #michigan #fostering #fosteringsaveslives #fosteringandempowering

Duration: 00:10:34