Fostering Change with Rob ScheerHosted 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.With warmth, humor, and heart, Rob leads conversations that remind us all how dignity, hope, and love can change a child’s life forever. 💙Have a story to share or a question for Rob?📧 Email: [email protected] us on social media: @comfor...
Raising the Voice of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care!
22 mins; March 31, 2026
Preserving Childhood: Safeguarding Memories for Youth in Foster Care with Karen Segal
21 mins; March 24, 2026
The Untold Story Behind Somewhat Familiar: Pedro Andrade Reveals How It All Started!
27 mins; March 17, 2026
Not Quite Home: When Systems Meant to Help Fall Short
19 mins; March 10, 2026
Migrating Toward Wholeness: Adult Adoptees, Storytelling, & the Long Arc of Healing - Dr Liz Debtta
19 mins; March 03, 2026
Fractured Hope to Reform: One Mother’s Fight for Justice in Child Welfare with Rachel Bruno
28 mins; February 24, 2026
Funding the Mission: Stephen Garten on Financial Resilience for Nonprofits
23 mins; February 23, 2026
Breaking the Silence: Menstrual Health, Dignity, and the Power of Partnership with Yvonne Esipila
23 mins; February 10, 2026
Solving the Foster Parent Shortage with StepStone Family & Youth Services
22 mins; February 02, 2026
A Soft Place to Land: How Isaiah 117 House Is Transforming Removal Day for Children in Crisis
28 mins; January 27, 2026
What’s OK? Helping Youth Navigate Boundaries, Sexting, and Cyber Safety with Jenny Coleman
Leading with H.O.P.E.: Building Resilience in Youth, Families, and Classrooms with Dr. Brandi Kelly
25 mins; January 06, 2026
Fostering the Village: Supporting Caregivers to Transform Child Outcomes with Becky Santoro
23 mins; December 30, 2025
From Foster Care to a Billion-Dollar Brand: Carolyn Aronson’s Journey of Resilience and Reinvention
24 mins; December 23, 2025
Jen Lilley on Faith, Foster Care, and the Life-Changing Power of Saying Yes!
26 mins; December 16, 2025
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor: Luke Mickelson and the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Movement
19 mins; December 09, 2025
Fostering Hope for the Holidays: Empowering Teens in Care Through Community with Dionna Carter
21 mins; December 02, 2025
It’s Okay to Talk About Adoption: Changing the Conversation to Help More Kids Find Families
25 mins; November 25, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Becky Fawcett on Making Adoption Accessible - Fostering Change Podcast
26 mins; November 18, 2025
Connected, We Thrive: Building Schools That Heal for Adoptive, Foster & Kinship Kids - Laura Adams
23 mins; November 11, 2025
Love Does Not Conquer All: Peter Mutabazi on the Truth About Foster Care, Parenting, and Hope
32 mins; November 04, 2025
Losing a Child While They’re Still Alive: Navigating Estrangement, Addiction & Ambiguous Loss
29 mins; October 28, 2025
From Foster Care to Family Law: Susan Chesnutt on Justice, Healing, and Child Welfare
31 mins; October 21, 2025
Can’t Keep Me Down: Baron Li on Turning Trauma into Purpose - Fostering Change Podcast
24 mins; October 14, 2025
CASA’s Fight to Protect Children’s Voices | Tracey Heisler on Advocacy, Cuts & Hope
24 mins; October 07, 2025
From Trash Bags to Triumph: Charell Star’s Inspiring Foster Care Journey - Fostering Change Podcast
23 mins; September 30, 2025
From Foster Care to PhD 🎓 | Dr. Danisha Keating on Healing, Resilience & Taking Her Voice Back
32 mins; September 23, 2025
Turning a Moment Into a Movement | Dana Marlowe of I Support the Girls x Comfort Cases
24 mins; September 16, 2025
Living with FASD: Patti Kasper’s Journey & International FASD Awareness Day | Fostering Change
23 mins; September 09, 2025
From Blankets to Building Communities: The Inspiring Story of Bob Dalton | Fostering Change
18 mins; September 02, 2025
Resilience, Recovery & Foster Care Reform | Lara Love Hardin & Jennifer Perry | Fostering Change
34 mins; August 26, 2025
The Power of Giving Back: Jamie Truman’s Mission to Change Lives | Best of Fostering Change
19 mins; August 12, 2025
The Urgent Truth About Foster Care & LGBTQ+ Families | Fostering Change: Best Of!
24 mins; July 15, 2025
The Croc King: Meet the Man with 3,000+ Pairs of Crocs with a Connection to Foster Care!
22 mins; July 01, 2025
The Shocking True Story of Andrew Bridge with Rita Soronen
37 mins; June 17, 2025
Dr. Kisha Davis Shares the Remarkable Story Behind "The Making of a Pearl"
22 mins; June 03, 2025
What Charell Star Learned in Foster Care Will Change How You See It!
25 mins; May 27, 2025
Corporate Responsibility Shining Through: Supporting Youth in Foster Care
18 mins; May 20, 2025
From Foster Parent to Founder! How Amy Vale Is Bringing Comfort to Kids in Foster Care!
22 mins; May 13, 2025
From Addiction to Advocacy: Lara Love Hardin's Journey of Redemption
30 mins; May 06, 2025
Why Older Kids in Foster Care Deserve a Forever Family with Randi Thompson of Kidsave
23 mins; April 29, 2025
From Foster Care to Fierce Advocate: Tristian Smith’s Journey Against All Odds | Fostering Change
17 mins; April 15, 2025
Shawn Henss & the Heartfelt Mission of Giving Sole
21 mins; April 01, 2025
How Federal Cutbacks are Impacting Youth in Foster Care with Kate Trambitskaya and Brian Rosenberg
24 mins; March 18, 2025
How Handmade Cards Are Changing Lives in Foster Care | Jeremy Su & Cards for Cubs
21 mins; March 04, 2025
How the Foster Care System Continues to Fail Children with Blair & Johnathan Bobbit-Miller!
21 mins; February 04, 2025
From a Career On The Bench To Advocating For Youth In Foster Care with Judge Carol Erskine!
24 mins; January 21, 2025
The Importance of Providing New Duffle Bags and Backpacks to Kids Entering Foster Care!
13 mins; January 07, 2025
Messages About Diversity and Tolerance Through Cooking and Healthy Eating with Art Smith
22 mins; December 24, 2024
Documentarian Shares Why Uncomfortable Conversations are the Most IMPORTANT Conversations
24 mins; December 10, 2024
A Special “Best of” Fostering Change: Revisiting the “Empty-Nester” Family Who Adopted 7 Siblings
42 mins; November 26, 2024
The Ethics, Business, and Challenges of Private Adoption
20 mins; November 12, 2024
Helping young men understand their important role in society with Jamie Truman!
21 mins; October 29, 2024
12 years in a NYC Orphanage Didn’t Stop Lillian Colon from becoming a Rockette!
19 mins; October 15, 2024
Achievements of Comfort Cases Scholarship Recipients: Changing the World!
17 mins; October 01, 2024
Overcoming the Haitian Earthquake & Successfully Navigating the US Foster Care and Education Systems!
19 mins; September 17, 2024
Fighting the Legal System on Behalf of Youth in Foster Care Special Guest, Andrew Bridge, author of “The Child Catcher: A Fight for Justice & Truth ​”
35 mins; September 03, 2024
Best of Season 5: Going “Bananas Foster” with the Savannah Bananas’ Philanthropic Owner, Emily Cole
28 mins; August 28, 2024
Navigating the Foster Care System in California and Beyond with Sarah Fraser
20 mins; August 13, 2024
Best of Season 5: An Award-Winning Record Producer Becomes a CASA to Support Youth in Foster Care
27 mins; July 30, 2024
Best of Season 5: Peter Mutabazi: Questions About Race & Other Challenges a Single Black Father Faces Who Adopts & Fosters Children of Various Races
28 mins; July 16, 2024
Best of Season 5: Laura, Foster Parent Partner: Trauma-informed parenting, and navigating foster care situations
28 mins; July 02, 2024
An Unlikely Journey to Parenthood Through America’s Broken Foster Care System
26 mins; June 18, 2024
Navigating the Foster Care System in California and Beyond
20 mins; June 04, 2024
A journey through foster care and homelessness, interrogating the true meanings of resilience, ambition, and success – Emi Nietfeld
18 mins; May 28, 2024
Yes, Single People Can Become Foster Parents and Make a Huge Difference in Children’s Lives
31 mins; May 21, 2024
This Award-Winning Record Producer Becomes a CASA to Support Youth in Foster Care - Benny Grinberg
26 mins; May 14, 2024
An unflinching portrait of shattered families, desperation, and determination
23 mins; May 07, 2024
How Children and families affected by conditions such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can benefit from exposure to farms and farm animals
24 mins; April 23, 2024
From Rock Bottom to Bringing a Family Together Again: A Foster Care Success Story with Jackie Polk
29 mins; April 09, 2024
A Foster Care Journey and How Change Must Happen to the Broken System
23 mins; March 26, 2024
The Importance of Talking About “Reunification” for Youth in Foster Care - A New Visit from Charell Star
22 mins; March 12, 2024
Creating a Warm and Safe Space for Children Transitioning into Foster Care
19 mins; February 27, 2024
Keeping Marriage Alive and a Strong as a Family with Adoptive Children
25 mins; February 13, 2024
An Unlikely Journey to Parenthood Through America’s Broken Foster Care System with Mark Daley
24 mins; January 30, 2024
Feeling Wanted, Love & Safe: Stories to Change the Lives of Children in Foster Care… FOR THE BETTER!
13 mins; January 16, 2024
Parents: Today we Give you “Permission to Rest”!
19 mins; January 02, 2024
Bananas Foster: Making a positive impact, and spreading joy throughout the foster care community to inspire others
27 mins; December 26, 2023
Adopting Through Foster Care: What to Consider, and Why it May Change Your Life for Good!
30 mins; December 19, 2023
A Coming-Of-Age Story of Tenacity, Hope and Impact!
24 mins; December 12, 2023
Lifting Each Other Up to Make the World a Better Tomorrow for Youth in Foster Care
24 mins; December 05, 2023
A Truly Corporately Responsible Organization and How they Support Youth in Foster Care
18 mins; November 28, 2023
Changing the Narrative: Questions About Race & Other Challenges a Single Black Father Who Adopts & Fosters Children of Various Races Faces
21 mins; November 21, 2023
Exploring the Passion in Being a Resilient Caregiver
23 mins; November 14, 2023
Steps to Youth Can Take to Overcome Bullying
15 mins; November 08, 2023
Overcoming the Challenges of Youth Exiting Foster Care
16 mins; November 07, 2023
Zion Clark: Learning to Leverage Struggles to Survive and Thrive at the Highest Levels
10 mins; October 31, 2023
Becoming “Indomitable” and Fixing the Flaws in the Foster Care System
25 mins; October 24, 2023
Helping Youth Who are Aging Out of the Foster Care System
23 mins; October 10, 2023
What We Can Do To Ensure that Youth in Foster Care Succeed in Life!
24 mins; October 03, 2023
Experience a Truly Good Human: A NICU Nurse Adopts the Teen Mom of Triplets
23 mins; September 26, 2023
Talking Practical Support for Becoming a Foster Parent & More with Laura Foster Parent Partner
27 mins; September 19, 2023
Making a Difference in Kids Lives Through Trauma-Informed Services with All Star Children’s Foundation.
25 mins; September 12, 2023
TODD PARR TALKS ABOUT HIS RECENT CHILDRENS BOOK "THE MONSTER MAC AND CHEESE PARTY" & MORE!
23 mins; September 05, 2023
“Best of Season 4”What Needs to Change in the Foster Care System - Cody Renegar
24 mins; August 29, 2023
“Best of Season 4” We Talk About The Secret to Happiness: GIVING With Gideon Bernstein
25 mins; August 22, 2023
"Best of Season 4" A Transracially Adopted Person Shares Her Life Experiences: April Dinwoodie
24 mins; August 15, 2023
Best of Season 4: Inspiring Youth Through Literacy and Community Action Stacy Huston - SixDegrees.org
26 mins; August 08, 2023
“Best of Season 4” The Issues Youth Aging Out of Foster Care and What is Being Done