"Every two minutes, another child enters foster care with nothing but a trash bag."
In this eye-opening episode of the Real Mentors Podcast, Sean Martin sits down with Rob Scheer, a man who knows this heartbreaking reality all too well. Rob was one of those children, forced to carry his belongings in a trash bag, shuffled in and out of strangers' homes, and left to navigate a broken system. At 18, he found himself homeless with no support system, but Rob didn’t let this define him.
Instead, he turned his pain into purpose, founding Comfort Cases, an organization that provides backpacks filled with essentials for children entering foster care.
Rob's mission is to ensure no child ever feels disposable.
In this powerful episode, Rob opens up about his life in foster care, his journey to overcoming homelessness, and how he turned his personal struggles into a platform for change. He’s now helping thousands of foster children find hope and dignity, one backpack at a time.
You’ll learn:
• The shocking truth about the foster care system and how it continues to fail kids today
• Rob’s inspiring journey from foster care to founding Comfort Cases
• How Comfort Cases is bringing dignity and hope to children who need it most
• The importance of empathy and why every child deserves to feel seen and loved
This episode is for anyone who’s passionate about social justice, foster care reform, or making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. If you’re looking for a story of resilience and how one person can create lasting change, this is a must-watch.
🔗 Connect with our guest:
Rob Scheer: https://www.instagram.com/rob_scheer/
Comfort Cases: https://www.instagram.com/comfortcases/ | https://comfortcases.org/
Follow REAL Mentors Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/realmentorspodcast/
Host: https://www.instagram.com/seanmartinmotiv8/ | https://www.instagram.com/theseanmartin/
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