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Fostering Change

Rob Scheer
Foster Care
Foster Care System
Child Welfare
Adoption
Community Support
Comfort Cases
Mark Daley's Book SAFE
The Forgotten Adoption Option
Foster Care Adoption
Child Welfare Advocacy
Kevin Leslie
Reunification
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Mental Health
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Lily Pad
Green Care Farming
Children Of Color
Childhood Trauma
CASA (court Appointed Special Advocates)

Comfort Cases founder Rob Scheer hosts this inspiring show about how communities can come together to bring dignity and hope to children in the foster care system. Guests will include former youth in foster care, foster parents, celebrities touched by the foster care system, child welfare advocates, and everyday people working to improve the lives of kids in care. Rob brings a sense of positivity ... more

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CONTENT WARNING: ADULT/DISTURBING THEMES — ABUSE & VIOLENCE

Welcome to this week’s episode of Fostering Change. Our host, Rob Scheer, sits down with an extraordinary guest — Baron Li, co-owner of Four Tiers Contracting and founder of the CKMD Army. more

This week on Fostering Change, host Rob Scheer welcomes Tracey Heisler, Executive Director of CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW) in New Jersey.

CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—ensures that children in the child welfa... more

Welcome to a special Best of Edition of Fostering Change! Originally aired during National Foster Care Awareness Month, this powerful conversation is worth revisiting.

In this episode, host Rob Scheer sits down with the incredible Charell Star—autho... more

Welcome to this week’s episode of Fostering Change, hosted by Rob Scheer. 💙

Today’s guest is Dr. Danisha Keating—author, speaker, and former foster youth whose journey from heartbreak to healing is nothing short of extraordinary. At just 16, CPS wo... more

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Recent Guests

Baron Li
Advocate for foster care reform and founder of Four Tiers Contracting
Four Tiers Contracting
Episode: Can’t Keep Me Down: Baron Li on Turning Trauma into Purpose - Fostering Change Podcast
Tracey Heisler
A veteran CASA advocate with nearly two decades of experience
CASA
Episode: CASA’s Fight to Protect Children’s Voices | Tracey Heisler on Advocacy, Cuts & Hope
Dr. Danisha Keating
Former foster care youth, advocate for systemic change, and author
Episode: From Foster Care to PhD 🎓 | Dr. Danisha Keating on Healing, Resilience & Taking Her Voice Back
Dana Marlowe
Founder of I Support the Girls.
I Support the Girls
Episode: Turning a Moment Into a Movement | Dana Marlowe of I Support the Girls x Comfort Cases
Patti Kasper
Author of 'Sip by Sip,' focusing on FASD education and awareness
Episode: Living with FASD: Patti Kasper’s Journey & International FASD Awareness Day | Fostering Change
Bob Dalton
Founder of Sackcloth & Ashes
Sackcloth & Ashes
Episode: From Blankets to Building Communities: The Inspiring Story of Bob Dalton | Fostering Change
Jennifer Perry
Co-founder of FosterMore and founder of the Children's Action Network, dedicated advocate for children in foster care.
FosterMore
Episode: Resilience, Recovery & Foster Care Reform | Lara Love Hardin & Jennifer Perry | Fostering Change
Jamie Truman
Founder of Truman Charities and author
Truman Charities
Episode: The Power of Giving Back: Jamie Truman’s Mission to Change Lives | Best of Fostering Change
Doogie Sandtiger
The Croc King with a collection of over 3,600 pairs of Crocs; he is a former foster youth who is now a social worker.
Episode: The Croc King: Meet the Man with 3,000+ Pairs of Crocs with a Connection to Foster Care!

Host

Rob Scheer
Rob Scheer is the founder of Comfort Cases and a passionate advocate for foster children. As a former foster youth himself, he brings his experiences to the forefront by hosting engaging conversations with diverse guests discussing the complexities of 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 States8 months 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 States8 months 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 Statesa year 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 States3 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Your podcast is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jltruman
    United States4 years ago

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There are positive reviews highlighting the importance of raising awareness about systemic issues within foster care.
The host's personal connection to the topic adds depth and authenticity to the conversations.
Audiences enjoy the diverse range of guest perspectives that enrich the dialogues around foster care.
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Many find the conversations emotional yet inspiring, reflecting real-life challenges and solutions.

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Can’t Keep Me Down: Baron Li on Turning Trauma into Purpose - Fostering Change Podcast
Q: What inspired you to start Four Tiers Contracting?
Baron expresses the desire to provide job opportunities for youth who have aged out of the foster care system while mentoring them.
Can’t Keep Me Down: Baron Li on Turning Trauma into Purpose - Fostering Change Podcast
Q: How did you end up in foster care?
Baron explains that he was found in a life-threatening situation as a baby and subsequently placed into foster care after enduring abuse.
From Trash Bags to Triumph: Charell Star’s Inspiring Foster Care Journey - Fostering Change Podcast
Q: If there were two things you could change within our system, what would they be?
Focus on reducing the number of youths in care by providing resources to families and making sure youth who need to be in care are actually supported properly.
From Trash Bags to Triumph: Charell Star’s Inspiring Foster Care Journey - Fostering Change Podcast
Q: What made you decide to take that step?
Charell was inspired to write her book after realizing there were youth looking for deeper connections to her story during her speaking engagements.
The Power of Giving Back: Jamie Truman’s Mission to Change Lives | Best of Fostering Change
Q: When did you wake up and say this book is going to happen?
Jamie recounts her journey leading to the realization of the importance of addressing the absence of fathers, through statistics and personal experiences.

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

Focusing on the challenges and triumphs within the foster care system, the discussions center around the importance of community support, dignity, and hope for children in care. Various episodes feature insights from former foster youth, advocates, and organizations dedicated to improving the foster experience, highlighting personal stories, systemic changes, and innovative solutions to foster care issues. The podcast seeks to illuminate lesser-discussed topics, such as the emotional needs of youth in foster care and the societal misconceptions that affect them, bringing forth a compassionate narrative aimed at fostering understanding and advocacy. A unique blend of personal narratives and expert insight aims to cultivate a supportive envir... more

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Recent guests on Fostering Change include:

1. Baron Li
2. Tracey Heisler
3. Dr. Danisha Keating
4. Dana Marlowe
5. Patti Kasper
6. Bob Dalton
7. Jennifer Perry
8. Jamie Truman

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