“Every single child deserves a foundation. Every child deserves to know there’s someone there rooting them on, and every child deserves to know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally.” — Rob Scheer
Episode 74: Comfort and Care
What happens when a child enters foster care carrying everything they own in a trash bag? For Rob Scheer, it is more than a heartbreaking image. It is a reality he lived.
In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith sits down with foster care advocate, author, and Comfort Cases founder Rob Scheer to discuss his journey from foster youth and homelessness to becoming a nationally recognized champion for children in care. Together, they explore the urgent need for dignity, support, and community in the foster care system.
Key Takeaways
Children in Foster Care Need More Than a Place to Stay
A new placement can be frightening and uncertain. Something as simple as pajamas, a blanket, toiletries, and a stuffed animal can help a child feel seen, valued, and cared for on one of the hardest nights of their life.
Dignity Matters
Rob Scheer founded Comfort Cases after seeing firsthand how foster youth were still carrying their belongings in trash bags. Today, the organization provides backpacks, duffel bags, essential items, mentorship opportunities, and scholarships to young people in care.
A Forever Family Can Come at Any Age
One of the most touching moments of the episode is the story of Alex, a foster youth who aged out of care but eventually found permanence through adult adoption into the Scheer family.
Healing Often Begins with Forgiveness
Rob Scheer candidly shares his struggles with addiction, suicide attempts, and the difficult process of forgiving his parents. His story is a reminder that healing is not linear, but hope is always possible.
Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Comfort Cases offers:
- Scholarships for trade schools, colleges, and continuing education
- Mentorship opportunities
- Support resources for foster youth and young adults
- Comfort Cases and Comfort XL duffel bags for children entering care
Connect With Comfort Cases and Utah Foster Care
Learn more about foster care, adoption, and ways to support children and families in your community:
- Visit Comfort Cases to learn more.
- https://utahfostercare.org
