"And then I became the invisible disposable kid that my community expected me to be.” 

After a childhood filled with violence and abuse, Rob Scheer ended up in foster care. He moved through the system with his belongings in a trash bag. The foster care system was a constant reminder of the foster parents who gave up on him, and the birth parents he missed -- despite the abuse. In this special episode, Rob takes us through his journey from foster child to foster parent, shedding light on a system meant to heal but that desperately needs repair.
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Host:
Camille Tuutti
Sharon Tiger
Amanda Ziadeh

Guest:
Rob Scheer

Editor:
Tessa Hall

Behind the Scenes:
Lisa Abeyta

Music:
“Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund
"Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines

This podcast is supported by Voices in Action.

Rob's memoir, "A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time," is available on Amazon.