On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by his friend, Pedro Andrade, an Emmy Award–winning journalist, producer, and global storyteller whose work explores identity, culture, and what it truly means to be a family.
Pedro is the host and producer of the HBO Max documentary series Somewhat Familiar, which follows Pedro and his husband as they adopt a baby and travel the world exploring how families are formed across cultures and communities.
One episode of the series is especially meaningful to the Fostering Change community. Episode five featured Rob Scheer and the Scheer family, offering an honest look at foster care, adoption, and what permanency can look like in real life.
In this conversation, Rob and Pedro revisit that experience and explore how storytelling can expand our understanding of family, bring visibility to foster care, and inspire more compassionate conversations about belonging.
Episode Highlights
How media and storytelling can redefine traditional ideas of family
Why foster care stories deserve a place in global conversations about belonging
Pedro’s experience of becoming a parent and how it shaped his perspective on adoption
What the Scheer family story revealed about permanency and resilience
The role of documentaries in shifting public understanding and reducing stigma
About the Guest
Pedro Andrade is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, producer, and global storyteller known for his work exploring culture, identity, and human connection. He is the host and producer of the HBO Max documentary series Somewhat Familiar, which follows Pedro and his husband as they navigate adoption while exploring family structures around the world. Through his work, Pedro highlights diverse stories of belonging and invites audiences to see family through a wider, more compassionate lens.
Connect with Pedro
📸 Instagram: @pedroandradeTV
🎬 Series: Somewhat Familiar with Pedro Andrade on HBO Max
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