Chris Ballard on the Colts' 2026 Season and Books for Youth

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Chris Ballard puts the Indianapolis Colts' Books for Youth work alongside a candid look at adoption, Daniel Jones' recovery and a pivotal 2026 season. The Colts general manager talks with Playmakers host Dave Calabro at Grand Park about why foster youth have become a lasting focus for his family. Ballard and his wife, Kristin, describe how becoming foster certified and adopting two daughters reshaped their family, and why books can give children both ownership and a new window into what is possible. Steve Fugate of Cargo Services explains how the Books for Youth effort grew from the experience of a foster child who received a box of books. He says the program has reached 11,580 children and…