What does foster care look like when you're standing just outside the story—but still close enough to feel every ripple? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Rita Robledo, who didn’t grow up knowing about the system and wasn’t trained to navigate it—but found herself walking alongside me through the thick of it anyway. She asked the questions, held the space, and stayed when things got complicated. Whether you’re a foster parent yourself, supporting someone who is, or just wondering how to make a difference without knowing all the lingo—this conversation will remind you that being present matters. Sometimes the most meaningful roles come from the people who simply choose not to look away.