Fostering Change

On this episode of Fostering Change we talk with Jen Lilley about her journey into foster care and learn more about her passion and the projects she's leading up! Jen is a true champion for charities. In addition to donating 100% of her music profits to create a neighborhood model of safe loving foster homes, she co-founded Christmas is Not Cancelled, Inc.: A marketing company that raises awarenes...

On this week's episode of Fostering Change, we sit down and chat with JoyWorks' Founder and Author, Janet Lawless Christ. Janet’s books are written to help kids and their families talk about difficult issues like disabilities, food insecurity and homelessness. “People of all ages need to know the truth, talk about it, then seek and hold on tightly to the nuggets of joy they find. That’s where the...

On this episode of Fostering Change we chat with Dr. Bruce Perry about Trauma, Resilience, And Healing Dr. Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network , Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, Co...

On today's episode we sit down and chat with David Simnick and we learn about a project that he has been working on for six years! This is a Big BIG episode. David Simnick is the Co-founder & CEO of Soapbox. He is an American University alumnus who graduated in 2009 with a BA in interdisciplinary studies in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics and Government with a minor in Economics....

On this episode of Fostering Change we chat with Sharlee Jeter. Sharlee Jeter is the author of the book “The Stuff: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed” and President of the Turn 2 Foundation. Both her book and foundation are focused on youth achieving their potential through academic success, social support, and leadership development.  Sharlee’s brother, Derek Jeter...

On this episode we get to sit down and catch up with Robert Selby and Glen Henry! Robert Selby is a full time father of a CHD warrior named Chace Elijah. Together they shine light on the medical needs community to help bring awareness with a positive spin to the CHD and Gtube community via social media in hopes to let people around the world know that they’re Never in a Fight Alone. Glen Henry is...

Join us as we interview with Matthew Everett. Matthew father to Kaitlyn and Ethan as well as the co-creator and executive producer of World of Dance with Jennifer Lopez on NBC. As CEO for World of Dance, which boasts over 20 million followers online, he built one of the world’s preeminent dance entertainment brands, celebrating creative self expression and uniting the world through artistry and mo...

This is a story about parents that faced an unknown situation with a tragic outcome. They lead us through the troubles they experience and how they manage to deal with everything. We meet Gideon and Jeanne, a couple full of positive energy and hope, who Through their story, they introduce us to their firstborn son Blaze. They named him after Blaise Pascal, which seems like an irony to them now, an...

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob starts off talking about making his heart smile! His special guest Connie Going is always there for him when he needs to reach out! They start talking about the challenges of the Covid pandemic. Connie explains more about Family Blooms, and how they provide assistance for mothers. It's essential to empower mothers to reach supports on their own and to not b...

Daniel Hall was a boy whose mother had brain cancer and his father couldn’t take care of the 5 kids. His 2 brothers and himself were sent to an abusive foster home where he was beaten, starved and terrified of the situation but didn’t know how to get out of it. He was lucky enough to be adopted but unfortunately his brothers aged out of the system. By age 13, Dan was teaching college grads how to...

In this episode we are talking about Fostering Change, a platform where we speak about foster care and adoption with the CEO and president of the Dave Thomas foundation for Adoption, Rita Soronen. Rita’s foundation is expanding with their signature adoption program: Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program that started in 2004, and celebrated 10.000 adoptions last year. Through this platform, not only do th...

The problems in the foster care system are not only a problem in America but all over the world, and the fact that children leave foster care with a trash bag, a rubbish bag, or a bin bag is heartbreaking. Rob, the founder and CEO of the Comfort Cases organization explains the importance of taking the initiative and get involved!   A goodwill campaign, YDWD (“You Donate, We Deliver”) was oper...

Richard Krulik, CEO of Briggs & Riley, is the special guest this week on the Fostering Change Podcast. Rob and Richard talk about A Case for Giving event and the history of this charitable program. 700 is the average number of foster care kids entering the system each day in the US. None of those children are in foster care by a choice they made and not one of them would choose that for themse...

About the Guest: Willy Bolander - www.willybolander.com Father of 8 children, 7 adopted from foster care. Founder of non-profit, Go Foster! (2013-2019) In the Episode : Willy discusses his experience in recruiting and retaining foster parents via Go Foster! The idea was born as a research idea in Florida, where they discovered a huge need for improvements in the existing system. He talks about the...

Rob shares a story of how a teacher made a major impact on his life before introducing Kyle Tolsyka, music teacher, musician and the author of "Where do I fit?" Kyle, talks about his inspiration and motivation to write the book and hints that there might be another book in the future! After the break Kyle even reads the book! 🎥  Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to  Co...

Mike talks about activating endangered animals as heroes to inspire and teach youth. They talk about their two main heroes the Slow loris and the Red Panda. April 18 is a big event for Protectors of the endangered! Lot’s of fun activities are planned that will support the cause! protectorsoftheendangered.org 🎥  Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to  Comfort Cases on You...

Rob and Jessica take about what has been happening at Connect our kids over thee last year and how Covid has affected their operation.  Jessica talks about their co founder and the lack of technology in the foster care system. Currently it takes 8 days to end an extended family member, but with connect our kids technology the same process can be completed in 30 seconds! In the second half Rob...

Rob gives some background on how Ben has been giving back and how despite his fame and celebrity he has felt alone at times. Ben talks all about writing his book “Alone in Plain Sight” and explains his thoughts about “shared pain” Together they discuss ego and how to recognize and mange it. We also learn more about the origins and operations of Generous Coffee and generous movement! 🎥  Watch...

Rob Chats with Caroline Boudreaux from Miracle Foundation and what an impact they have made round the world.  Caroline recaps her trip to India that inspired the start of the Miracle Foundation. Her story includes an emotional recap of holding children in villages on Mother’s day. They discuss topic of OPC “Other People’s Children” and how everyone needs to realize every child matters. “It’s...

Rob sits back down with Bob Dalton from Sackcloth and Ashes to talk more about their partnership. Bob shares more about their partnership with Native American artists and leaders and his book. This is the second half of a 2 part series. Don't miss the first half of the story! 🎥  Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to  Comfort Cases on YouTube  to catch every inspiri...

Rob sits down with the CEO of Sackcloth & Ashes Bob Dalton. They discuss how Bob started Sackcloth & Ashes. Bob shares personal reasons why he made the transition from the non profit sector to the for profit sector, including an emotional discussion about his mother's journey. 🎥  Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to  Comfort Cases on YouTube  to catch ever...

In this episode, Rob reconnects with a longtime friend Noah Ehlert discuss a variety of subjects and discuss Noah's recent adventures as well as future aspirations. They discuss Noah's bike journey across the United states and some of the experiences he encountered along the way. It's a very emotional piece and definitely worth the listen as we learn about the trama youth in the foster care system...

On this week's episode, Rob is with special guest Barrie Carr. As Fostering change prepares to launch season 2 of the podcast, Barrie and Rob discuss the previous season and what to expect in the new season! Amazing guests, touching testimonials, intriguing ideas, and more! Get your BE A GOOD HUMAN shirts, hoodies, masks, and mugs in our Gifts That Give Back Shop at comfortcases.org/shop Subscribe...

On this week's episode, Rob and Dana talk to Rob C. and J-Hawk from Fall Forward Radio, a new podcast focused on highlighting people doing big things to help their communities. When Rob and Jay heard about Comfort Cases they knew they had to use their platform to help. They invited Rob Scheer to be one of the first guests on their podcast, and then they took to TikTok to raise money. Having never...

In this episode, Rob and Dana talk to siblings Stephanie and Beatriz who were separated during their time in foster care. With 8 years between them, they had very different experiences and only lived in the same household with a relative for a very short time. They are now very close and also maintain relationships with their other 4 siblings. Listen as they talk about the struggles their biologic...