Episode 59 - What Happens When a Child is Removed from Their Home?

In this powerful episode, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Vijay Chandra, a fatherhood engagement specialist making his podcast debut, and Taylor Jackson, fellow specialist and Man Up's resident theologian. Together, they dive deep into the realities of the child welfare system with firsthand insights from the field.

What You’ll Learn:

- What happens when a child is removed from their home?

- Why children enter the foster care system and what the process looks like.

- What court hearings entail and how fathers are impacted by the child welfare system.

- How Man Up is working to support fathers and children during these challenging times.

- The critical role of father engagement in creating better outcomes for families. This episode goes beyond statistics, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the foster care system from the perspectives of children, fathers, and the dedicated staff at Man Up.

It’s a conversation that will open your eyes and inspire action. 🎧 Tune in now to hear this important discussion!

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