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Fostering Change

Rob Scheer
Foster Care
Adoption
Foster Care System
Community Support
Child Welfare System
Child Welfare
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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Latest Episodes

Who gets to tell the story of adoption?

For generations, adoption narratives have often been shaped by agencies, systems, and families. But increasingly, adoptees themselves are taking ownership of those stories and offering perspectives that are mo... more

What happens to a child when they grow up in foster care… and no one ever comes for them?

Not when they’re five.

Not when they’re ten.

Not even when they’re fifteen.

This week on Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by Jennifer Pinder, Execut... more

As National Foster Care Awareness Month comes to a close, this episode of Fostering Change focuses on something deeply important: what happens when organizations stop working in silos and start working together for young people.

This week, Rob Schee... more

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by Christie Werts, a former foster youth, Army veteran, author, and adoptive mother whose life has come full circle through foster care.

Christie shares her journey in her book, Life’s Sad St... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Pinder
Executive Director of You Gotta Believe
You Gotta Believe
Episode: No Child Should Age Out Alone: Finding Families for Older Youth with Jennifer Pinder
Jorie Das
Executive Director of Friends of the Children Los Angeles
Friends of the Children Los Angeles
Episode: Supporting Youth in Foster Care Through Community & Mentorship with Beth Ryan and Jorie Das
Beth Ryan
Founder of Stepping Forward LA
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Episode: Supporting Youth in Foster Care Through Community & Mentorship with Beth Ryan and Jorie Das
Christie Werts
Author and advocate featured for her adoption story and foster care journey
Author, Life's Sad Story, God's Love Story
Episode: From Foster Care to Family: A Story of Healing and Second Chances with Christie Werts
David Sussillo
Author of Emergence memoir; Milton Hershey School alumnus
Episode: Emergence: From Group Homes to Groundbreaking Science with David Sussillo
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

Host

Rob Scheer
Host of Fostering Change

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 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 States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise authentic, heart-driven conversations and actionable takeaways for foster care
Audiences appreciate the host's warmth and dedication to systemic change, with many sharing personal connections to the topics
Fans highlight the show's focus on real stories and practical solutions for aging-out youth

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Supporting Youth in Foster Care Through Community & Mentorship with Beth Ryan and Jorie Das
Q: Tell our viewers exactly what that nonprofit is about.
Friends of the Children Los Angeles provides long-term paid professional mentors to children facing systemic barriers like foster care, starting as young as four and staying with them for 12-plus years.
No Child Should Age Out Alone: Finding Families for Older Youth with Jennifer Pinder
Q: Jennifer, what is the mission of You Gotta Believe?
The mission is to find permanent loving families for older youth in foster care, functioning as an adoption agency focused on teens and up.
First-Time Fostering: What It Really Takes to Say Yes
Q: How did your entry into fostering begin and what sparked Laura's involvement?
Laura shares the seed planted during adolescence after witnessing a teen foster care story, which grew into a decision to help and foster as an adult.
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.

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

- The show centers on foster care, advocacy, and real-life pathways through and beyond the system, featuring survivors, parents, educators, and advocates who share actionable insights, resources, and personal narratives. Episodes frequently explore trauma healing, mentorship, education access, family formation, and nonprofit collaboration, with a strong emphasis on practical steps for systems change and community support. A standout aspect is how story-driven conversations illuminate broader policy and social issues, while highlighting tangible programs and partnerships that drive impact for youths in care.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Fostering Change:

1. The Foster Friendly Podcast
2. The Dr. Hyman Show
3. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
4. The Forgotten Podcast
5. Behind the Curtain: Honest Conversations about Foster Care and Adoption

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Fostering Change launched 7 years ago and published 304 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Fostering Change include:

1. Jennifer Pinder
2. Jorie Das
3. Beth Ryan
4. Christie Werts
5. David Sussillo
6. Jennifer Griffith
7. Jodi Grinwald
8. Katy Encalade

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