Fostering Change Podcast | Episode 301 | Pedro Andrade

As we conclude our Best of Fostering Change series, we revisit one of our favorite conversations from Season 7 with Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer Pedro Andrade.

Pedro is the creator and host of the HBO Max documentary series Somewhat Familiar, which follows his and his husband’s journey to parenthood while exploring the many ways families are formed around the world.

One episode of the series holds special meaning for the Fostering Change community. Pedro featured Rob Scheer and the Scheer family, sharing an honest and heartfelt look at foster care, adoption, and what permanency can look like in real life.

In this conversation, Rob and Pedro continue that discussion, exploring how storytelling can broaden our understanding of family, elevate the voices of children in foster care, and inspire more compassionate conversations about belonging.

Conversation Highlights

How storytelling can reshape our understanding of family and belonging
Why foster care deserves a place in global conversations about family
Pedro’s journey to parenthood through adoption
The impact of featuring the Scheer family in Somewhat Familiar
The role documentaries and media can play in reducing stigma and inspiring change

Thank you for joining us throughout our Best of Fostering Change summer series. Next week, we begin an exciting new chapter. Season 8 premieres with the same meaningful conversations, inspiring guests, and commitment to children and families, but under a brand-new name: Comfort Cases UnPacked

We’ll continue exploring the issues surrounding foster care while also unpacking the stories, challenges, solutions, and conversations that matter most. We hope you’ll join us as we begin this exciting new season!

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Series: Somewhat Familiar with Pedro Andrade on HBO Max

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