Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profiles. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved, famous, and non-famous man. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the radio host, foster care advocate, blogger, and father, Barry Farmer.
Barry Farmer is a Native of Richmond, Virginia. He grew up in Kinship Care with his grandmother from ages 5-18. For the last 15 years, he’s devoted himself to working inside and outside the classroom with youth and their families
While living with his grandmother as his legal guardian, Farmer says he learned to be responsible for himself. When she got older, he knew how to care for her when she needed help. But when he turned 21, he had an idea: he also applied for a foster license to take children in.
Today, as a single father, Barry is a Spokesman for Adopt Us Kids, Foster Care Adoption Advocate for children awaiting adoption, Speaker, Mentor, Host of The Barry Farmer Morning Show on 101.1 The FAM Radio and The FosterCare & Adoption Life talk Web Series, as well as the Creator/Administrator of one of the largest online support group for Foster Care and Adoptive families. Barry’s work and advocacy are featured on various media platforms, including People Magazine, the Maimi Herald, Good Morning America, Newsy, and Inside Edition, to name a few. Here is Barry Farmer in his own words about paying it forward:
As a former foster child myself, I was lucky enough to be adopted. So, Barry’s work and advocacy hit close to home. Mr. Farmer’s work is vital to being a voice for so many voiceless children. Far too many kids in the world need a loving and caring home. We wish Barry Farmer continued success as a foster child advocate and youth mentor. Today, we honor Barry Farmer as our Evolved Man of the Week.
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