About this episode

This episode features Hasana and Zaid discussing their experiences as foster parents and the impact of faith and service in their journey.

What does it truly mean to open your heart and home to children in need? In this heartfelt episode of The People’s Podcast by Ismail, we sit down with Hasana and Zaid, recipients of the Foster Family of the Year award from the Foster & Adoptive Council of Tucson. Since becoming licensed foster parents, they have welcomed multiple children into a loving, stable home while supporting kinship placements and preparing to adopt. Our conversation explores the realities of foster care, the joys and challenges of parenting children from difficult circumstances, the importance of preserving family connections, and the compassion and commitment required to serve others. Hasana and Zaid share how faith, patience, and selfless service have guided their family’s journey and why fostering is about much more than providing a home—it’s about restoring hope. Whether you’re considering becoming a foster parent, supporting families in your community, or simply looking for an inspiring story of love in action, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. The People’s Podcast by Ismail — Real People. Real Conversations. Real Impact. #ThePeoplesPodcastByIsmail #FosterCare #FosterFamilyOfTheYear…

People in this episode

Host: ismail Shahid

Guests: Hasana, Zaid

Topics covered

• foster care
• parenting
• family connections
• service
• faith
• inspiration

Keywords

• foster care
• adoption
• family
• service
• faith
• inspiration
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foster & Adoptive Council of Tucson

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