On any given day, over 20,000 children are in Texas’s foster care system. In Their Shoes offers an unprecedented look into the journey of the children, parents, caseworkers, and officials who are part of this often faceless system. It tells this sprawling story from a deeply personal perspective: the teenage girl reconnecting with her biological parents; the couple anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first foster child; and the grandmother who suddenly becomes the sole caretaker of five grandchildren, forever changing the course of her life.

This three episode podcast is an unflinching exploration of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

• A MWM production in partnership with Arrow, In Their Shoes is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts

• Have a story to tell about the foster care system, or pitch any other idea? Email us at [email protected]

Do you need more information about the foster care system? Contact Arrow at arrow.org/contact