Comfort Cases is dedicated to providing dignity and hope to youth entering the foster care system. Founded in 2013 by Rob Scheer, who himself experienced the foster care system as a child, the charity aims to eliminate a common but heartbreaking practice: children being given trash bags to carry their belongings when they enter foster care. Mission Comfort Cases provides backpacks or duffel bags filled with essential items to foster children, so they can have a sense of dignity and care during such a difficult transition. Since its founding, more than 260,000 Comfort cases backbacks have been given to youth entering the foster care system in every state in the US, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Each “Comfort Case” typically includes items such as: Pajamas Toothbrushes and toothpaste Shampoo, conditioner, and soap A blanket A stuffed animal for comfort Journals, crayons, and coloring books for creative expression Why It Matters The organization seeks to show children in foster care that they are seen, valued, and cared for. Rob Scheer often emphasizes that providing these items is about more than material goods—it’s about giving children the dignity they deserve and the emotional comfort they need during a challenging time.