Foster Dad: The Power of Showing Up with Corey McKinney

Last week, we celebrated Father's Day with a special conversation between Rob and his son, Tristan. This week, we're continuing that theme with a powerful discussion about what it means to show up for young people who need someone in their corner.

Rob is joined by Corey McKinney, a speaker, mentor, author, and former foster parent whose life has been dedicated to helping young people navigate some of life's toughest challenges.

Through his work with the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program and other youth-focused initiatives, Corey has spent more than three decades encouraging young people to overcome obstacles, believe in themselves, and build brighter futures. But some of his most meaningful lessons came through foster parenting.

In his book Foster Dad, Corey shares the joys, challenges, heartbreaks, and unexpected rewards of opening your home to a child in need. More importantly, he shares what can happen when a young person experiences consistency, encouragement, and unconditional support.

This is a conversation about mentorship, fatherhood, foster care, and the life-changing impact of simply being present.

Conversation Highlights

What inspired Corey to become a foster parent

The experiences that led him to write Foster Dad

The joys and challenges of opening your home to youth in foster care

Why attachment and connection are worth the risk

The importance of consistency and showing up for young people

How mentoring and foster parenting often intersect