Episode 170: A Look Into Tribal Foster Care

Summary: In this episode we peel back the curtain and take a look into tribal foster care. Joining us are Brad and Karin Dahlman, a remarkable couple who have dedicated themselves to fostering children for many years. Through tribal foster care, they've opened their hearts and homes to dozens of kids, making an immeasurable impact on our community. Karin sits on the board of Foster Arizona, and Brad is one of those people we can call to rally troops or step into a problem. We absolutely love them and are really grateful we all get to learn from them today. Tune in as we dive deep into their incredible journey as foster parents and explore the vital role of tribal foster care in the lives of children. Join us for an inspiring and informative conversation that sheds light on the challenges and rewards of this vital work. Resource Links: The Importance of ICWA Foster Homes: A Personal Account | American Indian Policy Institute For Families & Service Providers » NICWA Foster a Future for American Indian Children | Arizona Department of Child Safety Connect with us! Email: [email protected] Facebook: @FosteringVoicesPodcast Instagram: @FosteringVoices Web: www.fosterarizona.org   Chapters: 00:09 - On Today's Episod 00:43 - Welcome 01:17 - Brad and Karin Dahlman 01:38 - Life Before Foster Care 02:27 - Deciding to Foster 04:01 - Answering the Call 04:21 - Adjusting to the Decision 06:17 - Tribal or Not? 08:27 - Overcoming Tribal Challenges 13:37 - Kill 'em with Kindness 15:07 - It's all About Relationships 16:45 - Let them Lead Us 18:29 - The Baby Book 19:59 - From Baby Book to Dad 20:16 - Packing the Children Up 22:28 - Losing a Child 24:17 - Can't do it for Yourself 24:55 - Stronger for It 25:55 - Never too Old 26:56 - Unexpected Blessings 28:11 - Being on the Same Page 30:15 - Changing Visions 31:57 - Misconceptions 32:58 - Starting Late 34:23 - 7 kids; 6 and Under 35:09 - You Can! 35:47 - The Takeaway 37:21 - Resources 38:52 - Connect with Us! 39:16 - Thank You!