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Fostering Change

Rob Scheer
Foster Care
Adoption
Foster Care System
Community Support
Child Welfare
Child Welfare System
Trauma
Education
Comfort Cases
Mental Health
Parenting
Child Abuse
Advocacy
Family Connections
Family Reunification
Children's Rights
Resilience
Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
Homelessness
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Fostering Change with Rob Scheer

Hosted by Comfort Cases founder Rob Scheer, this inspiring podcast shares powerful stories of resilience, compassion, and community. Each week, Rob sits down with guests who are making a difference in the foster care system — from former foster youth and foster parents to advocates, authors, and celebrities whose lives have been touched by foster care.

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On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by Jennifer Griffith, author of Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment and host of the About Your Mother podcast.

This conversation centers on a deeply personal and universal ques... more

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer welcomes back Jodi Grinwald, founder of Today is the Day, co-founder of Applaud Our Kids Foundation, and author of the new book Today is the Day: LIVE IT!.

Jodi is a returning guest to the podcast, and... more

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by Katy Encalade, President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, who has spent more than two decades helping to create and support families.

Katy brings a unique and deeply personal pe... more

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by Mordy Kurtz of The Boxery, a company that demonstrates how even behind-the-scenes business operations can play a meaningful role in supporting children in foster care.

At Comfort Cases, pa... more

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Jennifer Griffith
Author of Both Sides of Then and host of About Your Mother podcast
Author/Podcaster
Episode: Both Sides of Then: Understanding Where We Come From with Jennifer Griffith
Jodi Grinwald
Founder of Applaud Our Kids Foundation and author
Applaud Our Kids Foundation
Episode: Build the Table: Creating Opportunity, Connection, and Lasting Impact for Youth with Jodi Grinwald
Katy Encalade
President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Episode: Called to Help: The Many Paths to Building and Supporting Families with Katy Encalade
Mordy Kurtz
Founder/CEO of The Boxery
The Boxery
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box: How Business Can Drive Real Impact with Mordy Kurtz from The Boxery
Brian Robinson
Director of Older Youth Initiatives for Kids' Voice of Indiana
Kids' Voice of Indiana
Episode: Raising the Voice of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care!
Princess Martinez Casanova
Bilingual educational advocate, foster youth leader, Youth Impact Board member
Kids' Voice (Youth Impact Board)
Episode: Raising the Voice of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care!
Karen Segal
Founder of Photo Safe, advocate for memory preservation in foster care
Photo Safe
Episode: Preserving Childhood: Safeguarding Memories for Youth in Foster Care with Karen Segal
Pedro Andrade
Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker, creator of Somewhat Familiar on HBO Max
Director/Producer of Somewhat Familiar
Episode: The Untold Story Behind Somewhat Familiar: Pedro Andrade Reveals How It All Started!
Dr. Liz DeBetta
Author and psychologist discussing adoption, writing to heal, and the Migrating Toward Wholeness process
Independent/Author, Migrating Toward Wholeness
Episode: Migrating Toward Wholeness: Adult Adoptees, Storytelling, & the Long Arc of Healing - Dr Liz Debtta

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Rob Scheer
Host of Fostering Change and founder of Comfort Cases, Rob shares compelling narratives focusing on resilience, compassion, and the necessity for systemic reform in the foster care system.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Love this show

    Rob is a fantastic host and Fostering Change is a really special show. I found the episode about Private adoption particularly interesting and I really appreciate them having a conversation on this often not- spoken about topic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robot630
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a special show

    Fostering Change with Rob is an important podcast as it dives deep into the world of foster care and foster children, a topic not often talked about. The episode about new backpacks for children was really profound, and I really appreciated the honesty of everyone in the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Movieguy825
    United Statesa year ago
  • Youth advocate

    I just found your podcast and I am loving it. I am an advocate for youth and young adults whose lives have been touched by the foster care system; helping them transition into productive supported members of the “adulting” world. Life is not meant to be done alone and when these kids “age out “ of the system they feel it’s all on them to figure out. Listening to your podcast has given me insight and confirmed some things I see on a daily basis! Thank you for sharing the resources and stories tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdepre1221
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing, FINALLY giving us all voice!

    This podcast has made me feel less alone.

    I was an unconventional “aged-out” foster youth who was placed “permanently” with my bio dad at age 17.5 (ending all foster child support services I’d had) Reunification wasn’t the right choice and at age 18 I wasn’t eligible for any service related to assisting aged out FFY because I didn’t formally age out. I had no safety net like so many others from the system, and I ended up chronically homeless and couch-surfing for several years after turning 18. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renerd11
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Your podcast is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jltruman
    United States4 years ago

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Comments highlight the inspiring nature of the stories shared and the positive impact of the discussions on listeners' perspectives and actions.
Audience members frequently express gratitude for raising awareness about foster care issues and driving community connection and involvement.
Listeners appreciate the emotional depth and authenticity of the content, often noting how it sheds light on under-discussed topics within the foster system.
There is a consensus on the quality of guests and the valuable insights they provide, which spark important conversations.

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Called to Help: The Many Paths to Building and Supporting Families with Katy Encalade
Q: So tell me, what is it that you do as the president and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions?
Katy explains that her agency helps families needing an egg donor, a surrogate, or both, and highlights how they also work with LGBTQIA communities to build their families.
The Untold Story Behind Somewhat Familiar: Pedro Andrade Reveals How It All Started!
Q: What inspired you to create Somewhat Familiar and tell these family stories?
Pedro explains that his long career as a journalist and his desire for transparency drove him to share vulnerable personal experiences, aiming to explore diverse family structures in a relatable, emotionally honest way.
Not Quite Home: When Systems Meant to Help Fall Short
Q: So what made you decide to write the book?
Temple explains that the book emerged from a lifetime of writing and public service, fueled by pandemic-time opportunities to reflect and a desire to show how real people—both philanthropists and social workers—can collaborate to help unhoused women build a community.
Migrating Toward Wholeness: Adult Adoptees, Storytelling, & the Long Arc of Healing - Dr Liz Debtta
Q: What do you hope readers take away from your book?
That being adopted involves a lifelong, nuanced experience, that writing can give voice to that experience, and that dialogue with oneself and with others can foster safer, more compassionate conversations and lasting healing.
Migrating Toward Wholeness: Adult Adoptees, Storytelling, & the Long Arc of Healing - Dr Liz Debtta
Q: How did writing about your adoption story begin to transform your life?
A creative-writing class forced me to confront my silence around adoption, revealed the gap between the stories I had inherited and my own truth, and pushed me to write about my experiences, which became the backbone of Migrating Toward Wholeness.

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What is Fostering Change about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A compelling exploration of the foster care system, centering on stories of personal resilience, love, and advocacy. The content features diverse guests ranging from former foster youth and foster parents to experts in child welfare, all sharing impactful narratives that highlight the challenges and triumphs faced within the system. Discussions often emphasize the importance of community involvement, the need for systemic reform, and the impact of compassion on the lives of children in care. Unique aspects include the blend of light-heartedness with serious topics, encouraging open dialogue around difficult issues like trauma, adoption, and the necessities of support for fostering families. This series is particularly notable for its heartf... more

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1. Behind the Curtain: Honest Conversations about Foster Care and Adoption
2. The Daily
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Recent guests on Fostering Change include:

1. Jennifer Griffith
2. Jodi Grinwald
3. Katy Encalade
4. Mordy Kurtz
5. Brian Robinson
6. Princess Martinez Casanova
7. Karen Segal
8. Pedro Andrade

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