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Listening First: Bridging Policy, Community, and Youth in Foster Care Support with Kym Renner
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- Fostering Change
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 1426
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Summary
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 them How public systems and community organizations can work together to create better outcomes The impact of Camp RennerVation and the Foundation’s Pave Your Way program Building meaningful support that feels accessible, welcoming, and relevant to young people Why collaboration between nonprofits can create lasting change for youth in foster care A 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: A…