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Billions of taxpayer dollars. A system meant to protect children. But what happens when financial incentives and children’s best interests don’t align? In Episode 4 of The F Word: America’s Foster Care Crisis, Rob Scheer joins Richard Wexler, Executive Director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, and Howard Talenfeld, children’s rights attorney and founder of Justice for Kids®, to ask some difficult questions: ▪️ Where does child welfare funding go—and what does it reward? ▪️ Who is held accountable when children are harmed? ▪️ What would change if we invested more in keeping families safely together? “We don’t have a shortage of foster parents. We have too many children in foster care.” — Richard Wexler From unnecessary removals to failures in oversight, this candid conversation challenges assumptions and keeps the focus where it belongs: on children’s safety, dignity, and well-being. 🎙️ Listen to Episode 4, then tell us: What would you change first about how our child welfare system supports children and families? #ComfortCases #TheFWord #FosterCare #ChildWelfare

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The best conversations with kids don’t always start with “We need to talk.” 💙 Sometimes, they happen in the car, over a snack, or when we simply say, “I’m listening.” This week on Comfort Cases: UnPacked, Rob Scheer welcomes Dr. Robyn Silverman—“The Conversation Doc”—to explore how caring adults can help children feel comfortable talking about difficult things. From money and mistakes to grief, identity, and belonging, they share practical ways to build trust, listen without judgment, and create space for honest conversations—including with children who have experienced trauma, separation, or instability. You don’t need perfect words. You need patience, curiosity, and a willingness to listen. 💙 🎧 Listen: https://comfortcases.org/podcasts/ Connect with Dr. Robyn: 🌐 Website: https://drrobynsilverman.com/ 💙 Facebook: @DrRobynSilverman 📸 Instagram: @DrRobynSilverman 🎵 TikTok: @DrRobynSilverman Share this episode with a parent, caregiver, teacher, or someone who helps children feel heard. One conversation can open the door to connection. #ComfortCases #UnPacked #DrRobynSilverman #Parenting #FosterCare

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HAPPY NATIONAL STUFFY DAY! 💛🧸 Sometimes, the smallest things bring the BIGGEST comfort. ❤️ To the incredible GOOD HUMANS around the world who have donated stuffed animals to Comfort Cases, THANK YOU! 🥹🧸 Because of your generosity, children entering foster care are receiving more than just a stuffed animal. They’re receiving a cuddly companion, a little extra comfort, and a reminder that they are loved and not alone. 💙 But the love doesn’t have to stop here! 🧸✨ WE STILL NEED STUFFIES, AND YOU CAN HELP! Here’s what we’re looking for: 🧸 NEW stuffed animals only 📏 Under 10 inches 🚫 No holiday-themed stuffies, please! 🛒 SHOP OUR AMAZON WISH LIST! Send stuffed animals directly to our National Center and help us bring comfort to even more children! 👉 https://bit.ly/ComfortCasesWishlist 📦 HAVE STUFFIES TO DONATE? Visit GiveBackBox.com, search “Comfort Cases,” purchase a $20 shipping label, and fill your box with as many approved donations as you can! Every stuffy has the potential to become someone’s favorite companion during one of the hardest moments of their life. ❤️ THANK YOU for being GOOD HUMANS and helping us spread comfort, one stuffy at a time! 🧸💙💛 #NationalStuffyDay #ComfortCases #BeAGoodHuman