Foster Care in America: Trauma, Resilience & Why Every Child Deserves Unconditional Love

Rob Scheer grew up in the foster care system and, like so many youth aging out of care, was handed a black trash bag at eighteen to carry everything he owned. That moment became the foundation for a national movement. Rob is the founder of Comfort Cases, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity to children in any phase of foster care. On Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, we often talk about how the environments children grow up in shapes their sense of safety, belonging, and self-worth. Today’s guest embodies that conversation in one of the most powerful ways I’ve ever encountered. Thank you to CNN Hero Rob Scheer for joining us. Listen to the full episode to learn about his work, and what you can do to help kids in foster care right now. …………………………………………………………….. Relevant Links: Comfort Cases: Rob Scheer on Ellen: Rob Scheer on CBS News: Rob Scheer’s TEDx Talk: Check out previous episodes of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah wherever you get podcasts. We want to hear from our listeners! Email us: growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com Have questions about today’s episode, or anything else related to the health and wellness of your family? Write us an email or upload a voice memo, to growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com and we’ll try and address your questions or play your questions on an episode. To record and email a voice memo, use your phone's built-in recorder (like Voice Memos on iPhone or a similar app on Android), tap the record button, speak your message (holding the phone like a call), stop recording, then use the “share” icon to select your email app, fill in details, and send the attached audio file. Alternatively, draft a new email and use the attachment icon to add the saved audio file directly. About Our Podcast: Looking for a place to educate yourself and your family on how to live your best lives? Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, where we discuss general health and wellness, parenting, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. As both a pediatrician and a mom, I have unique insight on how to grow healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families. The success of the family starts from the top, by helping parents and caregivers address tough questions and everyday concerns. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, and more –and let’s grow up together! ======================================================= IG: @growingupwithdrsarah ======================================================== TikTok: @growingupwithdrsarah This podcast is produced by GTS Media, LLC & Audivita Studios

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This episode is 34:09 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2026.

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