In this powerful episode, Rob Scheer sits down with Lindsay Lendyak, South Carolina State Director for Isaiah 117 House, to talk about one of the most overlooked moments in foster care: Removal Day.
Instead of children waiting for hours in government offices, Isaiah 117 House creates a warm, home-like space where kids can exhale, eat a meal, change into clean clothes, and feel safe while caseworkers find placement. Lindsay shares why this model is a true game changer for children, foster families, and social workers alike, and how South Carolina is rapidly expanding its footprint.
What You Will Hear in This Episode
* What Removal Day really looks like, and why so many youth remember it as the hardest day of their lives
* How Isaiah 117 House replaces a cold, adult-centered setting with comfort, dignity, and stability
* The heart of the model: trauma-informed volunteers providing steady, calm presence during a chaotic moment
* How community support builds a stronger system around children and the professionals serving them
* South Carolina growth updates, including York County and new houses coming soon
Quotes to Highlight
* Lindsay on why this matters: “Nearly all of them recount removal day as the worst day of their lives.”
* Lindsay on the mission: “We can fix how foster care begins for our kids.”
* Lindsay on what kids experience at Isaiah 117 House: “It’s a yes… For a kid who’s lived a life of nos, that is a game changer.”
* Lindsay on why the system needs community: “Every single person should help a child in foster care. Full stop.”
South Carolina Updates
* York County opened September 2025
* Greenville County expected to open early spring 2026
* Horry County fundraising begins February 2026
* Lexington County kickoff coming early 2026
Why This Episode Matters
This conversation is a reminder that children enter foster care because of choices other people made, and that the first hours of care should not add trauma. Isaiah 117 House proves that a better beginning is possible, and it starts with community saying yes to dignity.
Links and Ways to Connect
Main Website: https://isaiah117house.com/York County Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isaiah117houseyorkcoscYork County Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah117houseyorkcosc
LinkTrees:York County: https://linktr.ee/isaiah117houseyorkcoscGreenville County: https://linktr.ee/isaiah117housegreenvillesc
Horry County: https://linktr.ee/isaiah117househorrycosc
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