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In today's episode, Colton talks with Mark Daley, author of 'Safe'. They discuss Mark's experience as a foster parent, his activism for foster children, and the challenges of the child protection system. Mark shares insights on LGBTQ+ family building, parenting amid trauma, and redefining child safety.
Mark Daley is the author of the bestselling book, Safe, A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take For Family. Daley has over two decades of experience in message development, communication strategy, and public policy, including as a communications director and spokesperson for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. He has worked with more than thirty members of Congress, numerous governors, and other elected officials. He is the founder of One Iowa, the state’s largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform to connect interested families with foster care agencies.
This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad.
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In today's episode, Colton talks with Mark Daley, author of 'Safe'. They discuss Mark's experience as a foster parent, his activism for foster children, and the challenges of the child protection system. Mark shares insights on LGBTQ+ family building, parenting amid trauma, and redefining child safety.
Mark Daley is the author of the bestselling book, Safe, A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take For Family. Daley has over two decades of experience in message development, communication strategy, and public policy, including as a communications director and spokesperson for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. He has worked with more than thirty members of Congress, numerous governors, and other elected officials. He is the founder of One Iowa, the state’s largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform to connect interested families with foster care agencies.
This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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