Listening First: Bridging Policy, Community, and Youth in Foster Care Support with Kym Renner

As we wrap up Season 7 of *Fostering Change*, we’re joined by Kym Renner, President and CEO of the RennerVation Foundation and a longtime leader in child welfare and public service.With more than 25 years of experience in Los Angeles County’s child welfare system, Kym brings a powerful perspective at the intersection of public policy, foster care, and community-based support. Alongside her brother, Jeremy Renner, she co-founded the RennerVation Foundation to create opportunities and meaningful support for foster and at-risk youth throughout Nevada.This conversation is especially meaningful for Comfort Cases. Earlier this year, we partnered with the RennerVation Foundation for a Packing Party and community event in Lake Tahoe. Later this summer, Rob will spend time at Camp RennerVation meeting directly with campers and hearing about their experiences in foster care.Together, these moments reinforce a simple truth: the best solutions begin by listening to young people themselves.Conversation Highlights:Why foster youth must have a voice in shaping the programs designed to support themHow public systems and community organizations can work together to create better outcomesThe impact of Camp RennerVation and the Foundation’s Pave Your Way programBuilding meaningful support that feels accessible, welcoming, and relevant to young peopleWhy collaboration between nonprofits can create lasting change for youth in foster careA Special Season Finale Message:This episode marks the conclusion of Season 7 of *Fostering Change*.Beginning next week and continuing throughout the summer, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations from this past season in a special “Best Of” series.We’ll also be releasing our special six-part investigative series:*The F Word: America’s Foster Care Crisis*This limited series takes an honest look at some of the biggest challenges facing child welfare today while highlighting real solutions and practical ideas for reform. Featuring former foster youth, advocates, attorneys, policymakers, and frontline professionals, *The F Word* explores where the system is falling short and what we can do to help fix it.Finally, we’re excited to announce that when we return with brand-new episodes in September, the podcast will have a new name:*Comfort Cases UnPacked*Same mission. Same meaningful conversations. Same commitment to children and families.Just a new name that better reflects what we’ve always done: unpacking the issues, challenges, and solutions surrounding foster care and child welfare.We can’t wait to share Season 8 with you.Learn More:Website: https://www.rennervationfoundation.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rennervationfoundationInstagram: @officialrennervationfoundationTikTok: @officialrvfoundationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rennervationfoundation/posts/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.