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Fostering Change

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.
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: info@comfortcases.org
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Learn more at comfortcases.org
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Latest Episodes:

Episode 35: Companies Giving Back with Emily Blumenthal Apr 14, 2020

Show notes

In this episode, Rob and Dana talk with founder and CEO of The Handbag Awards, Emily Blumenthal. Emily heard Rob’s story a few years ago and was so moved by it, she invited him to speak at her annual event for handbag designers in New York City. Not only is Emily a successful businesswoman, she also prioritizes giving back and loves finding creative ways to use her connections and influence to encourage other companies to do the same.

Read more at comfortcases.org/podcast.

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Episode 34: Fabian Tolan's Story Apr 07, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana talk to college student Fabian Tolan about his foster care journey. Fabian is a journalist and musician currently studying at a college in California. He shares his story growing up in and out of the system, how he stays focused on his future, and what he wants the public to know about life in foster care.

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Episode 33: How the COVID-19 Crisis Is Impacting Youth in Foster Care Mar 31, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana welcome child welfare advocate Maureen Flatley back to the podcast. So many aspects of the foster care system have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis as many resources have been limited or shut down completely. In addition, former foster youth who have aged out and are now in college have been forced into shelters as dorms have closed down.

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Episode 32: Dr. Amelia Franck Meyer Mar 17, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana talk to Alia Innovations founder Dr. Amelia Franck Meyer. Alia is working to reform the child welfare system with a focus on keeping families together. She talks about how there is no evidence to show that removing children from their biological families is beneficial and how fostering the family is a lot more effective for positive outcomes.

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Episode 31: Visiting Group Homes with Noah Ehlert Mar 09, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana check in with Noah Ehlert as he hits the half way point of his Discover Your Path Tour. Noah is riding his bike from San Diego, CA to St. Petersburg, FL, visiting group homes along the way to inspire and mentor teens in foster care. Noah gets emotional as he talks about what this tour has meant to him and how he knows he’s been having an impact on the youth he’s spoken to throughout his journey.

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Episode 30: Shenandoah Chefalo, Author of "Garbage Bag Suitcase" Mar 03, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana welcome author and foster care advocate Shenandoah Chefalo.

Shen talks about the process of writing her book “Garbage Bag Suitcase” and how she was able to open up about her childhood spent in foster care. She also talks about the fact that approximately 4,600 children go missing from foster care every year and for the most part, nobody tries to find them.

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Episode 29: CASA and Foster Mom Brittany Burcham Feb 25, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana talk to foster mom and former CASA Brittany Burcham.

A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate assigned to a child in foster care. Brittany does an amazing job explaining what it’s like to be a CASA and what a fulfilling experience it was for her. If you want to help children in foster care but you can’t be a foster parent, becoming a CASA could be right for you.

Brittany is now a foster mom focused on caring for and mentoring teenage girls.

For more info please visit comfortcases.org/podcast.

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Episode 28: The 6th Annual Comfort Cases Gala Feb 18, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana talk about the upcoming 6th Annual Comfort Cases Gala. The Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and our supporters from all across the country can help make it a success - even if you don’t live in the DC area!

For more info visit comfortcases.org/podcast.

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Episode 27: Becoming Foster Parents with Jess and Britt Feb 11, 2020

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In this episode, Rob and Dana talk to Jessica and Brittany about their journey to becoming foster parents. As they await their first placement, Jess and Britt share why they decided to become foster parents, their hopes and fears about being new moms, and how they plan to deal with the "hard stuff" that comes with parenting children who have experienced trauma.

Please visit comfortcases.org/podcast to learn more.

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Episode 26: Discover Your Path with Noah Ehlert - Part 2 Jan 28, 2020

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In this episode, Rob checks in with Noah Ehlert as he prepares to begin his “Discover Your Path” bike tour across the country. Noah spent time in foster care and lived in a group home when he was 11 years old. Now an adult with children of his own, Noah decided he wanted to share his story with kids currently in the system in the hopes of showing them that there is light on the other side of their current struggles.

Read more at ComfortCases.org/podcast.

🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!

Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:

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