I'm not a foster parent but I wouldn't say no because of skin color foster kids need a loving home. God made us to love each other. The world is already broken and in need of God's healing.
Mr Peter, I was severely abused as a little girl ❇️ I have fallen in love with who you are. I would have given anything to have a daddy like you . Thank you for saving the babies and children.
@Skinny.pretty.girl101 His point was firstly, that he doesn't choose white or black. He's not choosing from a catalog of children to see who he'd like to help the most. He just gets a call about who needs help. And Secondly, abuse knows no color. Yes,plenty of black kids need help. But so do plenty of white kids. What matters is that CHILDREN are in need. Color has nothing to do with it.
@Skinny.pretty.girl101 I'm sorry that happened to you 😢😢 it may be because he is in the upper middle class area, and we know that those areas are still showing evidence of past an present segregation, and of course we know the many reasons why places that still segregated etcetera So he's working among an area that's going to be more likely to have white abused children and the black community is more likely to have family members that are willing to take in a child that has been abused in their own family, A lot of us white people lost culture and the family unit so that it'll be less likely that a child will be able to get placed with a family member especially if the child is mixed race in a white family We need more foster parents in the black community, and in general and especially in areas where there are larger black populations, that have been affected by the War on Drugs which brought on generational trauma and poverty and loss of what we know are many cases of loss of inheritance due to the racist system I can't tell for sure, but I know that they don't take the seed over at the sperm banks from black men in black women are unable to procure themself the seed of Their Own race, So I'm wondering if this broken Foster system, this utterly broken trashy Foster system, is not giving enough black families a chance to become foster parents😢😢
@Skinny.pretty.girl101I hear you. It’s not right that if a child is born in the wrong place, they are less likely to get to a safety, even though they’re in a country of privilege. Your frustration is absolutely valid.
@@MenMsteam thankyou we adopted 1 and are still in touch with a lot now they are all grown looked after a few till they were of age they are still our children makes for a large family as we had 4 of our own,
We have friends that have fostered a ton of kids, and ended up adopting 18 of them…all races. They are white. But they found that it is easier for white to adopt black kids than white ones for themselves. They also started adopting kids as they aged out of the foster care system. Unfortunately, one of the ones they adopted ended up getting addicted to meth so they are raising their 3 grandkids. They have a heart of gold. She is a TA and he is a maintenance person. So you don’t have to have a ton of money to adopt them out of the foster care system.
I was in foster care as an infant and I never found out until I was 30 when my adoptive mom gave me a handwritten note my foster mother wrote about me. She sounded like a wonderful woman. GOD BLESS foster parents 🙏🏻❤️😘
You thought you'd be married by 25? lmao. That's exactly what I said. I'm 38, still single, and now a foster dad. The need to be married to be a foster dad was a hang up for me, but I figured I'm still single and kids still need to be loved, so I should just do it!
Yea I put off fostering for many many years now. I always thought ideally a child needs a mom and a dad. So sad put it aside. Duh!!! Now I see clearly that children will benefit from stability.
@@l.a.w.79 A child def needs a mom and a dad, but if we are not married, they still need someone to love them and take care of them! Hopefully the spouse comes soon after!! Lol
I’ve started considering it at 40, single, I thought not having a driving license would bar me, but it wouldn’t. I do worry I’d be overwhelmed, but I keep feeling the call.
I just love your heart. My parent's were foster parents for almost 50 years. They took in over 100 kids, and adopted 2 of us. They had 3 of their own children. Our family had every race, all kinds of disabilities. Our entire family learned sign language for two deaf foster girls. You have the right heart and spirit. Thank you for what you do. You are making a difference in the lives of those children, and that's what matters the most.
How is this guy still single?! 😮 You have such a kind and big heart. I pray you are blessed with a woman as kind and genuine as you are. May God continue to bless you!
You are not only changing the lives of the children you foster or adopt, you are changing the lives of those who watch your channels. God bless you sir❤
I love watching your channel! I grew up in a white family with 5 biological siblings and we had 22 foster brothers and sisters and all were black but 4. People always asked my mom why do we only take in black children, we never looked at color we just loved them my parents adopted 3 so I have 2 black siblings and you know what they may not be biological but we love them as if they were. We are all siblings under God! Love and blessings to you and your family.
Although I am married, I find your videos so inspirational. I’m 22 and married and my wife and I really want to foster and adopt not have our own kids. It’s one of those things that people will never understand it’s not for them to understand. It’s just love. But keep it up 🤙🏽
My grandma had around 50 children in her home throughout the years as a foster parent. She only took girls because that is what she was comfortable with. She would have 3 to 4 kids at a time. Many of the kids that aged out are still part of our family. They still call my grandma, mom. Some foster homes are wonderful and some are not. I’m so happy to see Peter providing a good home and loving any child he fosters or adopts.
@@sadnlonelywithoutmydaughter911 I know. The kids that came to my Grandma would tell us about their home with a parent and foster homes they lived in. Some were not great. They got love at my grandma’s house because we all just treated them like any other member of the family.
I was a single foster/adopt parent also. And most of us who do/ did this for the right reason (love for children and the desire to help) really don't care what color they are. Sometimes when they asked if I could take the child the race either was not mentioned or it was one of the last things discussed. I had black, white, Hispanic and mixed kids over the years and they all needed to be loved and protected and neither my skin color or theirs mattered.
you and your mom (i assume since you said your grandma was only comfortable with girls that that is because she had a daughter) should write a book about that. i think that people would be interested.
I can’t begin to comprehend the size if this man’s heart. I’ve only watched a couple if his videos and I’m astounded by his openness, understanding and magnitude of his caring. If only more of us could be like him, what a great world this world be.
Black kids in foster care find it harder to get adopted. They are the ones aging out of foster care, more than white kids. That’s why we are asking why he’s not helping the Black kids who need a home.
No matter how good or kind person thr is always people to criticise. Offcours if black is there it means white is there too. As simple as that. But this guy is black himself but he also love not only black but white kids too. Why don't you understand?? He did everything by love not by colour. Better appriciate him for his good deeds.
I have 2 daughter of a different race that joined my family through adoption. One thing I learned from a book on international adoption is how to handle questions that seem rude or invasive. Just ask “why do you ask?” I often found they were trying to start a conversation - they might be thinking about adoption and want to find out how or they want to talk about a family member who just adopted. If they were just plain being rude - answering a question with a question stops them.
Instead of asking silly questions, please take one child like Peter and change a child's life. Keyboard worriors 🙄 God bless you Peter. Such a gentle soul you are.
There’s plenty of black children(especially black boys) at a high foster rate that need black families. What is so silly to ask a question when you know the answer 🙄. He wants to adopt white kids that is his right. You’re really choosing to play dumb the importance of representation when it comes to adoption/foster care
Thats not silly question its rather peopke ask than to make wring assumptions tgeres nothing wrong of asking about him nit foster black children its a right question because u see white people if they choose to foster more than one they blend to try and give different race so for me knowing the challenges black have people has the right to understand why maybe he doesn't acknowledge his race.
I adore you! I was never in Forster care but I grew up with out a father, you are the ideal image of what a caring father should be like. Thank you for helping all these sweet INNOCENT children. I appreciate you so much for all you do. Your amazing. ❤ this brought tears to my eyes. ❤️
The emotion in your eyes when you talk about the kids in need or your own life as a kid... it's what makes you an amazing person. I'm glad I've been following your history, thank you for sharing!
I have to say this,as someone who pretty much grew up in foster homes one after another knowing my parents wasn't fighting for me and knowing not one foster parent was fighting for me and fighting to help me get over the hurt the pain and the abandonment issues and watching you and seeing how you are with your son and foster kids man YOU ARE A STAND UP GOD SENT TO ANY CHILD THAT COMES YOUR WAY.HOW I NEEDED SOMEONE TO CARE THE WAY YOU CARE FOR THEM KIDS.YOU ARE SO RIGHT I WOULD OF LOVED TO BE IN ANY HOME OF ANY RACE AS LONG AS I WOULD BE TREATED RIGHT AND LOVED.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND EVERY CHILD THAT COMES INTO YOUR HOME.
I am so sorry that you had to experience that. No child deserves that. You deserve the world sweetheart. I am sending you so much love and hugs and want you to know your are so worthy of the world and I would fight for you sweetheart if I had been blessed to know you. I am a mother and my heart goes out to you! I hope you are doing wonderful and not letting the hard life as a child keep you from having the beautiful wonderful life you are so worthy and deserving of!!!!
Peter, Thank you for all you do for all children ❤️. The year 1969, myself and my 6 siblings all went to a children's home in Round Rock Texas. Some of us went into foster care. We all have our own story about out care. Sometimes we were abused by the foster parents. So thank you for giving it your all and being your best for the kids ❤❤❤❤
Hello from Ireland. I just wanted to say that I have been researching fostering and adoption for our own journey Peter and I am so grateful to have watched this video. Thank you for looking after those who can't look out for themselves, for being an advocate, and for inspiring others. I thought your honesty and emotion were beautiful, I'll definitely step into my journey with a bit more grace after watching yours, thank you for sharing your story.
Peter, I truly admire you and what you do by fostering all children who need help. Your vulnerability and honesty by sharing your childhood experience shows you really understand what these kids have been through.
Another adopting parent I watch is 'Holden it Down.' She is tired of being asked why she adopted white kids. She also lives in the mid-Atlantic region. Her answer: they were the ones who needed a home! Also, she lives in an area that's mostly white. So, for her it's out of the question to specify, even if she wanted to. She adopted her kids when they were babies, but I can't remember whether she fostered them first. They're doing great! 💞 Your answers were - as always - interesting and insightful. Thank you for being you, Peter!
Your videos cause me to cry. Because of the love. God bless you and your family. Thank you kind one. I love you. 67 yr old grandma. I am black in the U,S. You are so right. Kids are kids. People are people. We need each other.
watching this channel i have seen a kid start to come out of his shell, i know the glasses he wears is to hide himself. but the longer and longer he lives there, i see glimmers of hope. thank you for helping this young man learn that not all in life is bad. and that sometimes the plans god has for us is not the one we would choose. but in the long run would help others whom are like him, see that there is greatness in life. and yes others can love you also.
Dude, I am crying big tears. I know you already have many riches in Heaven. My heart goes out to the foster kids. I am so thankful you are there as a dad, even if it is only for a few. Bless you Peter.
Thanks for your honest emotional responses to these questions. It is true that as a single dad, you have to learn to be a mum too. I've been a single dad for almost 10 years and had to consciously build up my nurturing abilities to make up for the absence of a mother.
Thanks for favouring my comment. But, now that I have your attention... Can I advise that you shouldn't be too eager to take on more kids. Remember, you are only one person and you will not be able to provide each child with the care they need if you spread yourself too thin. The "dad-taxi" responsibilities alone will wear you out!
Mr. Peter if there is 57% of Hispanic Indian and black children in foster care, why is it that you are only adopting white children and fostering mostly white children that was the question from one of your commentators and I saw where you danced around the answer when you open up your home to the world people are going to ask you those type of questions You seem to be a kind person but anytime people dance around the answer of a question it’s either they don’t have the answer or they’re not comfortable with answering It’s very heartwarming to see one caring for another one and it’s truly coming from the heart. That’s a God-given love and if you are as kind as you seem to be on social media when no one‘s looking, but God then you are truly doing a good thing, but just putting me Out there I always want to be where I am most needed. I must always show love to all my neighbors and my neighbors are all around the world. My neighbors don’t have a certain look. They don’t have a certain bank account. They don’t have a certain skin type all they are just human And the scriptures teach us to love thy neighbor is thy self
As a child who was in foster care, Thank you Peter for stepping in and taking the responsibility for someone else child. As a grown up I remember those beautiful people that took care of me and my two younger brothers until my dad took us to our forever home 🙏 your actions shows how much you do love and especially care for your for now children. ❤️
This is a beautiful video as an adoptive parent of a teen (who is black) I have faced this line of questioning in regards to race and age(she was 10 when she came to us). I try to respond with as much grace and love as you did. Bottom line she needed us and she is now ours to protect and love. Keep doing what you are doing!!!
Hi Peter, I so appreciate you and all that you offer to children/teens. I was asked the same question, although I had all races of children in my home. I wanted to adopt a little red-headed white child-not because of her color-but because I had her since the age of 8 months and she turned 2 years in my home-we love that precious lil soul-the system took her away and she was adopted by a family of her race. The devastation that little girl went through bcz we were the only family she knew. I pray that people will open their hearts and minds in knowing that "LOVE" does not have color. Be blessed my friend and continue teaching people, what you know and loving children. Do not be sorry-you are a blessing to all children no matter whether they are in your home or not. 💙💝 You have a HEART of GOLD
Awww 🙁 it was heartbreaking 💔 to see Peter hold back his emotions. It's sad that he even has to explain himself. I get it Peter. You have a big heart ❤ keep being you.
I'm 39, single. Definitely desire a long-term relationship that leads into marriage. However, I want to be a Mom too. So, I'm watching UA-cam videos to gain perspective on being a single parent. Thanks Peter your words touched me heart! You gave me insight!
I so appreciate what you are doing as a foster dad! Your spirit of love is clear and inspiring to many here. Our last foster daughter (my husband and I had a group home for foster children years ago)is now 62 and now also inspiring others as she is working in an agency that supports people trying to get on their feet after addiction or prison confinement. I am now 84 and enjoy knowing about you and your precious kids. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas!
Often when people have had a traumatic childhood, there are two roads to take. You can become hardened and repeat the pattern, or you become very empathetic and determined to help those suffering the way you have suffered. It's obvious the road you have chosen.
From a mom to a dad...I cried with you. You are doing something incredible. I've spent time with young kids in foster care . They just want to be held and loved and sang to and played with and know that someone loves them, like every other kid! Thank you for doing that. ✌❤
People need to have your heart for children! I’m helping my son raise his 3 who were abused by their mom when he was at work. We’re trying to teach the oldest she doesn’t have to be an adult any more! Gif bless you a million times!
It is hard to find good honest foster parents, you are amazing don't change for anyone. I lived in the foster system from 6 yrs old till i was 18. I wish there were more like you. Not all foster parents love kids. I love your channel. God bless.
I thought i would be married as well. But now I’m 40 years old and I’ve been single for years. I have a daughter and she ask if I’ll ever date, and I’m content but it would be nice to share a world with someone too.
The boy and girl who were in the shoot out with the police would be great to be under Peter wings. Those foster children must have being through hell to escape from foster care and go into someone's house finding their guns and doing a grand theft auto...sigh😥🙏🙏😞😞
Unless you are blind you are not colour blind. There are lots of black children who whether people want to accept it or not need black foster and adopted parents.
Peter, you have encouraged me a lot! As much as I don’t take anyone in, when I meet anyone going through the estate bins for food, I must do my part to provide food for them for some days. The appreciation they give is really very priceless. They are innocent people who just need help. No tribe, no color, these are just good people who need our help. Thank you so much for this video.
It moves me to hear you make this speech, so much passion, love, compassion, emotion, empathy and understanding. 🥺Lucky is the child who gets to be fostered by you. 🙏
I'm a social worker and it makes me sad when foster parents say no to children simple because of their ethnicity. It makes me realize more how much of a racist society we have. You should add too, that you take teenagers - so many foster parents say no to teenagers, but as you say the children need a home. Foster parents here the word teen and immediately say no. There is so much pressure on foster children to be the perfect children and "right" ethnicity or they have to move to a different home. I remember reading a book about a foster parent who took placement of two African-American children, she was told that they were well-behaved children, but hard to place because of their ethnicity. They were well-behaved children, but too many foster parents say no to African-American children. But, even more say no to teenagers.
@@kimberlybridges8206 exactly. There are a lot of African American kids, regardless of age, in foster care that are hard to place simply because of their race.
Peter, you are doing an amazing thing to be there for those children when they are vulnerable and in need. Thanks for answering those questions. Keep making the world a better place for so many who have been misplaced or who have been neglected.
When you started crying, I was just a mess. So glad that you are doing what your heart calls you to do for these children. They are so blessed to have you.
It's your vocation/calling to be a single Dad. I'm so proud of you. If there are singled mothers out there why not singled Dad??? You're an example to many men out there who wish to be singled... 💪💪💪 What a touching Vlog... 😭😭😭😭
Mr Peter…. So so thankful for you! Keep on keeping on no matter what! ANY child is Blessed to have you as their Dad! Sending Big hugs to you and ALL of YOUR children. Keep spreading the 💙
Red and yellow, black and white, they are ALL precious in His sight! I’m praying that those hurtful comments and questions can roll off you. Clearly, you’re there to serve any child when the phone rings , no matter what color their skin happens to be. God has ordained you and He orders your steps and your life. Making a difference is all that seems to matter to you, and in the process it’s extremely apparent that’s your only desire. I’ve never cried watching a YT video so much as today when you shared your heart. You are beautiful inside and out, Peter. I’m looking forward to the day when Kai’s glasses come off and you announce you’re his forever dad! I pray NC has adult adoption, because he deserved to have a place to call home even if he has to age out of the system first! 🤗 and prayers.
@@jeringatai3156 true no one is really red or yellow. Those colors were chosen to be a derogatory label against the indigenous people of North America (red) and those of Asian lineage (yellow) by those of European ancestry. Those color based slurs were created to justify theft of native peoples' property, as an excuse to murder without consequences, and to persecute, harass, and deny rights and privaledges that they demand as exclusively theirs. In the song"Indian Nation" by Paul Revere and the Raiders, Paul Lindsay states: ...though I ware a shirt and tie, I'm still a redman deep inside. People who are really black and really white are very rare and exist in every ethnic group we humans arbitrarily created. ALL of us, without exception, are born mammals in human form.
This is the best q&a I have ever listened to. You are a great man. You have answered every question like you took them from my own heart. I pray you and your children, past and future children, are blessed beyond measure.
God bless you Peter for that huge heart to take in provide for any child that urgently needs care. Don't mind about becoming emotional...that depicts your authentic self being vulnerable.🙏🏾🙏🏾 your reward awaits yonder..
Great discussion! I guess my question to those who asked this specific question is, “Are you fostering any black children, let alone any children at all?” I believe we should always look to ourselves first. I love what you are doing and your heart about it!
Peter you have such a good heart. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing with us. I think the foster care system should be honored to have you on their team. The kids that get placed with you are very fortunate. Carry on. You’re doing a fantastic job and touching lives in such a positive way. I admire you so much.
The man that rescued you was your angel. You are an incredibly beautiful man inside and out. You are the angel to these children. I believe this was your path you were meant to follow. I'm sorry you had a tough life when you were young. My heart sends love to your heart. 🤗
Trolls will always troll, I guess. God bless you, Peter for all you do to support children who need it. You really don't owe people an explanation.. If only more of us could be loving and courageous enough to open our homes to foster...
@@marig6184 there’s actually a program where he can do extended foster care. Not all states have it but if his state does he can enter into that program and there’s different housing options and if he chooses he can stay with Peter until age 21 if he hasn’t been adopted yet and the system approves. I’m in extended foster care at the moment and I know that even after 21 if Kai still isn’t adopted he can still live with Peter if he allows since he’s no longer a minor.
As an adult, I struggle with finding answers even though I know what society has taught us. Now imagine being a child not having answers to these questions. Every child deserves a safe place. Peter, I applaud you on every level. Know that as virtual community here, we lift you & your amazing family up.
*Thank you for asking all of your questions. I have a question for you: Would you say no to a kid based on their skin color?*
Forget skin color. What about that foreign accent? :P
No I would not.
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I'm not a foster parent but I wouldn't say no because of skin color foster kids need a loving home. God made us to love each other. The world is already broken and in need of God's healing.
No I believe every child deserves to have a loving home and family.
Mr Peter, I was severely abused as a little girl ❇️ I have fallen in love with who you are. I would have given anything to have a daddy like you . Thank you for saving the babies and children.
@Skinny.pretty.girl101 His point was firstly, that he doesn't choose white or black. He's not choosing from a catalog of children to see who he'd like to help the most. He just gets a call about who needs help. And Secondly, abuse knows no color. Yes,plenty of black kids need help. But so do plenty of white kids. What matters is that CHILDREN are in need. Color has nothing to do with it.
@Skinny.pretty.girl101 Of course, you just gotta make it a race thing. Pathetic.
@Skinny.pretty.girl101 I'm sorry that happened to you 😢😢 it may be because he is in the upper middle class area, and we know that those areas are still showing evidence of past an present segregation, and of course we know the many reasons why places that still segregated etcetera
So he's working among an area that's going to be more likely to have white abused children and the black community is more likely to have family members that are willing to take in a child that has been abused in their own family,
A lot of us white people lost culture and the family unit so that it'll be less likely that a child will be able to get placed with a family member especially if the child is mixed race in a white family
We need more foster parents in the black community, and in general and especially in areas where there are larger black populations, that have been affected by the War on Drugs which brought on generational trauma and poverty and loss of what we know are many cases of loss of inheritance due to the racist system
I can't tell for sure, but I know that they don't take the seed over at the sperm banks from black men in black women are unable to procure themself the seed of Their Own race,
So I'm wondering if this broken Foster system, this utterly broken trashy Foster system, is not giving enough black families a chance to become foster parents😢😢
He's a wonderful person ,his heart is in the right place.
@Skinny.pretty.girl101I hear you. It’s not right that if a child is born in the wrong place, they are less likely to get to a safety, even though they’re in a country of privilege. Your frustration is absolutely valid.
My husband and I fostered for 38 years a total of 230 children loved every minute of it we are now retired both 75 but really miss it
Thank you both, from the Netherlands, for the care and love you gave your foster children ❤❤
@@MenMsteam thankyou we adopted 1 and are still in touch with a lot now they are all grown looked after a few till they were of age they are still our children makes for a large family as we had 4 of our own,
God bless you both for the love and comfort you have shared.
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That a lot of Christmases and birthdays!!!!! 😊 seriously though, thank you for sharing your love with so many who needed it! You are so blessed!
Every Child needs an adult who is irrationally crazy about them.
I just love this man, if the whole world thought like him there would be no wars and hate in this world.
Red, and yellow ,black and white they are precious in his sight! Jesus loves the little children of the world and so do you ! ❤
Yes I love the song
Amen
This is a man who is NOT prejudiced. We all can learn by him, to love each other un conditionally.
We have friends that have fostered a ton of kids, and ended up adopting 18 of them…all races. They are white. But they found that it is easier for white to adopt black kids than white ones for themselves. They also started adopting kids as they aged out of the foster care system. Unfortunately, one of the ones they adopted ended up getting addicted to meth so they are raising their 3 grandkids.
They have a heart of gold. She is a TA and he is a maintenance person. So you don’t have to have a ton of money to adopt them out of the foster care system.
I was in foster care as an infant and I never found out until I was 30 when my adoptive mom gave me a handwritten note my foster mother wrote about me. She sounded like a wonderful woman. GOD BLESS foster parents 🙏🏻❤️😘
You thought you'd be married by 25? lmao. That's exactly what I said. I'm 38, still single, and now a foster dad. The need to be married to be a foster dad was a hang up for me, but I figured I'm still single and kids still need to be loved, so I should just do it!
Yea I put off fostering for many many years now. I always thought ideally a child needs a mom and a dad. So sad put it aside. Duh!!! Now I see clearly that children will benefit from stability.
@@l.a.w.79 A child def needs a mom and a dad, but if we are not married, they still need someone to love them and take care of them! Hopefully the spouse comes soon after!! Lol
God bless you dear
I’ve started considering it at 40, single, I thought not having a driving license would bar me, but it wouldn’t. I do worry I’d be overwhelmed, but I keep feeling the call.
Maybe just limiting yourself to only one child would help. The agency would have to just deal with it.
I just love your heart. My parent's were foster parents for almost 50 years. They took in over 100 kids, and adopted 2 of us. They had 3 of their own children. Our family had every race, all kinds of disabilities. Our entire family learned sign language for two deaf foster girls. You have the right heart and spirit. Thank you for what you do. You are making a difference in the lives of those children, and that's what matters the most.
Wow that’s so nice learning sign language
wow you’re so blessed ❤
That is incredible! Your parents sound like the most amazing people. They are heroes every bit as much as Peter is. 💜
How is this guy still single?! 😮
You have such a kind and big heart. I pray you are blessed with a woman as kind and genuine as you are. May God continue to bless you!
Good comment. I do wish he'll meet someone like him.
You are not only changing the lives of the children you foster or adopt, you are changing the lives of those who watch your channels. God bless you sir❤
You may not be a doctor, or nurse, but you are a soul nurturer. You help these kids heal, feel loved and feel safe. You sir, are a hero.
I love watching your channel! I grew up in a white family with 5 biological siblings and we had 22 foster brothers and sisters and all were black but 4. People always asked my mom why do we only take in black children, we never looked at color we just loved them my parents adopted 3 so I have 2 black siblings and you know what they may not be biological but we love them as if they were. We are all siblings under God! Love and blessings to you and your family.
Skin color is such a ridiculous metric to measure the worth of a soul! As you've shown, love comes in all colors!
Families don't have to "match"! Heart to heart is what makes a family... Blessings!
I was one of those foster kids thank you for everything you do love you peter
Although I am married, I find your videos so inspirational. I’m 22 and married and my wife and I really want to foster and adopt not have our own kids. It’s one of those things that people will never understand it’s not for them to understand. It’s just love. But keep it up 🤙🏽
I love you
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You both are amazing! GOD bless you!
My grandma had around 50 children in her home throughout the years as a foster parent. She only took girls because that is what she was comfortable with. She would have 3 to 4 kids at a time. Many of the kids that aged out are still part of our family. They still call my grandma, mom. Some foster homes are wonderful and some are not. I’m so happy to see Peter providing a good home and loving any child he fosters or adopts.
99% of the foster homes make the other 1% look bad. Most are horrible!!!! Most are worse then the homes they stole the kids from
@@sadnlonelywithoutmydaughter911 I know. The kids that came to my Grandma would tell us about their home with a parent and foster homes they lived in. Some were not great. They got love at my grandma’s house because we all just treated them like any other member of the family.
I was a single foster/adopt parent also. And most of us who do/ did this for the right reason (love for children and the desire to help) really don't care what color they are. Sometimes when they asked if I could take the child the race either was not mentioned or it was one of the last things discussed. I had black, white, Hispanic and mixed kids over the years and they all needed to be loved and protected and neither my skin color or theirs mattered.
@@sadnlonelywithoutmydaughter911 that's heartbreaking.
you and your mom (i assume since you said your grandma was only comfortable with girls that that is because she had a daughter) should write a book about that. i think that people would be interested.
I admire the kind of mindset you have regarding the race of the kids. Thank you for loving these kids unconsitionally.
I turned 30 and was ready to be a momma! Why wait for someone else to follow your dreams. Fostering and adopting my boys was such a joy!
I can’t begin to comprehend the size if this man’s heart. I’ve only watched a couple if his videos and I’m astounded by his openness, understanding and magnitude of his caring. If only more of us could be like him, what a great world this world be.
Such a handsome man with a beautiful heart!
If everyone were blind color would have never been noticed. Color should never matter. Love is what matters.
Black kids in foster care find it harder to get adopted. They are the ones aging out of foster care, more than white kids. That’s why we are asking why he’s not helping the Black kids who need a home.
@@rachelw6237 i dont know if he can specifically request black kids though.
Amen to that❣️
@@Lemonade_Stand_ But isn't that specifically request for adopting a black kid also kinda racist?
No matter how good or kind person thr is always people to criticise. Offcours if black is there it means white is there too. As simple as that. But this guy is black himself but he also love not only black but white kids too. Why don't you understand?? He did everything by love not by colour. Better appriciate him for his good deeds.
I'm a former foster youth. I'm very grateful for you. Color shouldn't matter. Each kid deserves a good parent. Keep doing the Lord's work.
I have 2 daughter of a different race that joined my family through adoption. One thing I learned from a book on international adoption is how to handle questions that seem rude or invasive. Just ask “why do you ask?” I often found they were trying to start a conversation - they might be thinking about adoption and want to find out how or they want to talk about a family member who just adopted. If they were just plain being rude - answering a question with a question stops them.
I love how your replied to that question.. I don't understand how some people think, like it's a child. It's a human in need of love and protection.
It's also a legitimate question.
@@sashalawrence4786 thank you.. thank you so much for understanding that.
@@sashalawrence4786 it really is.
Instead of asking silly questions, please take one child like Peter and change a child's life. Keyboard worriors 🙄
God bless you Peter. Such a gentle soul you are.
You are so right
Not everyone is cut out to be foster parents.
@@lindamorris4542True, that's okay, then they shut it and let those who do, carry on.
There’s plenty of black children(especially black boys) at a high foster rate that need black families. What is so silly to ask a question when you know the answer 🙄. He wants to adopt white kids that is his right. You’re really choosing to play dumb the importance of representation when it comes to adoption/foster care
Thats not silly question its rather peopke ask than to make wring assumptions tgeres nothing wrong of asking about him nit foster black children its a right question because u see white people if they choose to foster more than one they blend to try and give different race so for me knowing the challenges black have people has the right to understand why maybe he doesn't acknowledge his race.
I adore you! I was never in Forster care but I grew up with out a father, you are the ideal image of what a caring father should be like. Thank you for helping all these sweet INNOCENT children. I appreciate you so much for all you do. Your amazing. ❤ this brought tears to my eyes. ❤️
The emotion in your eyes when you talk about the kids in need or your own life as a kid... it's what makes you an amazing person. I'm glad I've been following your history, thank you for sharing!
I have to say this,as someone who pretty much grew up in foster homes one after another knowing my parents wasn't fighting for me and knowing not one foster parent was fighting for me and fighting to help me get over the hurt the pain and the abandonment issues and watching you and seeing how you are with your son and foster kids man YOU ARE A STAND UP GOD SENT TO ANY CHILD THAT COMES YOUR WAY.HOW I NEEDED SOMEONE TO CARE THE WAY YOU CARE FOR THEM KIDS.YOU ARE SO RIGHT I WOULD OF LOVED TO BE IN ANY HOME OF ANY RACE AS LONG AS I WOULD BE TREATED RIGHT AND LOVED.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND EVERY CHILD THAT COMES INTO YOUR HOME.
Amen 🙏
@@LoriWolfeRealtor p
May God Heal you and Bless You.
AAAAMEN
I am so sorry that you had to experience that. No child deserves that. You deserve the world sweetheart. I am sending you so much love and hugs and want you to know your are so worthy of the world and I would fight for you sweetheart if I had been blessed to know you. I am a mother and my heart goes out to you! I hope you are doing wonderful and not letting the hard life as a child keep you from having the beautiful wonderful life you are so worthy and deserving of!!!!
No matter your beliefs, ethnicity, wealth or culture, be kind! That's my motto!
Peter,
Thank you for all you do for all children ❤️.
The year 1969, myself and my 6 siblings all went to a children's home in Round Rock Texas.
Some of us went into foster care.
We all have our own story about out care. Sometimes we were abused by the foster parents.
So thank you for giving it your all and being your best for the kids ❤❤❤❤
Hello from Ireland. I just wanted to say that I have been researching fostering and adoption for our own journey Peter and I am so grateful to have watched this video. Thank you for looking after those who can't look out for themselves, for being an advocate, and for inspiring others. I thought your honesty and emotion were beautiful, I'll definitely step into my journey with a bit more grace after watching yours, thank you for sharing your story.
I don't have to live with someone to know if somebody gotta a Big HEART!?For sure Peter ure incredibly a Hero.Much Love to the family
Children are children. White or black they all need care nd love. Thank you soo much Mr mutabazi for yo gd work. Much love from Butambara .uganda
You are a Guardian angel, for these children you are a blessing. THANK YOU❤
Peter, I truly admire you and what you do by fostering all children who need help. Your vulnerability and honesty by sharing your childhood experience shows you really understand what these kids have been through.
You are a bright shining light in the world.
Much respect for Peter we need more people like him in the world 💙
Another adopting parent I watch is 'Holden it Down.' She is tired of being asked why she adopted white kids. She also lives in the mid-Atlantic region. Her answer: they were the ones who needed a home! Also, she lives in an area that's mostly white. So, for her it's out of the question to specify, even if she wanted to. She adopted her kids when they were babies, but I can't remember whether she fostered them first. They're doing great! 💞
Your answers were - as always - interesting and insightful. Thank you for being you, Peter!
It would be Awsome if the two of them could meet up!
@@theaandtexperience3861 That would make for a great episode! I'd love to hear them share thoughts about fostering and adoption.
Yes she Fostered them first she was a Foster mom to five kids before she got Liz and Ed...
I love that little family, too. I just found this channel, and I am looking forward to watching more.
I love Kim!
Your videos cause me to cry. Because of the love. God bless you and your family. Thank you kind one. I love you. 67 yr old grandma. I am black in the U,S. You are so right. Kids are kids. People are people. We need each other.
God bless you sir. You are a man of integrity and a blessing to the kids.
watching this channel i have seen a kid start to come out of his shell, i know the glasses he wears is to hide himself. but the longer and longer he lives there, i see glimmers of hope. thank you for helping this young man learn that not all in life is bad. and that sometimes the plans god has for us is not the one we would choose. but in the long run would help others whom are like him, see that there is greatness in life. and yes others can love you also.
Yeah..Kia is...has come..🤗
Dude, I am crying big tears. I know you already have many riches in Heaven. My heart goes out to the foster kids. I am so thankful you are there as a dad, even if it is only for a few. Bless you Peter.
How the world would be a great place to be if we had more people like you Peter
I love you from the bottom of my heart. Your an angel
Thanks for your honest emotional responses to these questions. It is true that as a single dad, you have to learn to be a mum too. I've been a single dad for almost 10 years and had to consciously build up my nurturing abilities to make up for the absence of a mother.
Thanks for favouring my comment. But, now that I have your attention... Can I advise that you shouldn't be too eager to take on more kids. Remember, you are only one person and you will not be able to provide each child with the care they need if you spread yourself too thin. The "dad-taxi" responsibilities alone will wear you out!
Both fostering and adopting kids are important. Thanks for what you do. You make a good difference to the children, to society. Love from Italy💗
Mr. Peter if there is 57% of Hispanic Indian and black children in foster care, why is it that you are only adopting white children and fostering mostly white children that was the question from one of your commentators and I saw where you danced around the answer
when you open up your home to the world people are going to ask you those type of questions
You seem to be a kind person but anytime people dance around the answer of a question it’s either they don’t have the answer or they’re not comfortable with answering
It’s very heartwarming to see one caring for another one and it’s truly coming from the heart. That’s a God-given love and if you are as kind as you seem to be on social media when no one‘s looking, but God then you are truly doing a good thing, but just putting me Out there I always want to be where I am most needed. I must always show love to all my neighbors and my neighbors are all around the world. My neighbors don’t have a certain look. They don’t have a certain bank account. They don’t have a certain skin type all they are just human And the scriptures teach us to love thy neighbor is thy self
You're doing the work of the Most High. That's all that matters. God bless you.
Amen. God bless you sister. JESUS IS THE WAY. THE TRUTH. THE LIFE. ♥️
As a child who was in foster care, Thank you Peter for stepping in and taking the responsibility for someone else child. As a grown up I remember those beautiful people that took care of me and my two younger brothers until my dad took us to our forever home 🙏 your actions shows how much you do love and especially care for your for now children. ❤️
Yes,Amen!!! Love isn't about color.
This is a beautiful video as an adoptive parent of a teen (who is black) I have faced this line of questioning in regards to race and age(she was 10 when she came to us). I try to respond with as much grace and love as you did. Bottom line she needed us and she is now ours to protect and love. Keep doing what you are doing!!!
Thank you 🙏🏾
Why do u white dont lime to adopt white kids
Hi Peter, I so appreciate you and all that you offer to children/teens. I was asked the same question, although I had all races of children in my home. I wanted to adopt a little red-headed white child-not because of her color-but because I had her since the age of 8 months and she turned 2 years in my home-we love that precious lil soul-the system took her away and she was adopted by a family of her race. The devastation that little girl went through bcz we were the only family she knew. I pray that people will open their hearts and minds in knowing that "LOVE" does not have color. Be blessed my friend and continue teaching people, what you know and loving children. Do not be sorry-you are a blessing to all children no matter whether they are in your home or not. 💙💝 You have a HEART of GOLD
I'm so sorry that that happened to you.
Wonderful
Awww 🙁 it was heartbreaking 💔 to see Peter hold back his emotions. It's sad that he even has to explain himself. I get it Peter. You have a big heart ❤ keep being you.
I'm 39, single. Definitely desire a long-term relationship that leads into marriage. However, I want to be a Mom too. So, I'm watching UA-cam videos to gain perspective on being a single parent. Thanks Peter your words touched me heart! You gave me insight!
I so appreciate what you are doing as a foster dad! Your spirit of love is clear and inspiring to many here. Our last foster daughter (my husband and I had a group home for foster children years ago)is now 62 and now also inspiring others as she is working in an agency that supports people trying to get on their feet after addiction or prison confinement. I am now 84 and enjoy
knowing about you and your precious kids. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas!
Often when people have had a traumatic childhood, there are two roads to take. You can become hardened and repeat the pattern, or you become very empathetic and determined to help those suffering the way you have suffered. It's obvious the road you have chosen.
This is so true.
From a mom to a dad...I cried with you. You are doing something incredible. I've spent time with young kids in foster care . They just want to be held and loved and sang to and played with and know that someone loves them, like every other kid! Thank you for doing that. ✌❤
People need to have your heart for children! I’m helping my son raise his 3 who were abused by their mom when he was at work. We’re trying to teach the oldest she doesn’t have to be an adult any more! Gif bless you a million times!
This has been one of the best videos on this platform I've seen! You and your family are an inspiration!
Wow you’re such an amazing man, you bought tears to my face when you were talking 😭😭God bless you.
I hope he finds his soulmate. I know when he does, it will be a beautiful love story! 🤞😁💕 He has such a beautiful, amazing soul!
It is hard to find good honest foster parents, you are amazing don't change for anyone. I lived in the foster system from 6 yrs old till i was 18. I wish there were more like you. Not all foster parents love kids. I love your channel. God bless.
I thought i would be married as well. But now I’m 40 years old and I’ve been single for years. I have a daughter and she ask if I’ll ever date, and I’m content but it would be nice to share a world with someone too.
This video answers every question on whats is needed to be a parent. Bless you and all who come through your door!
SOMEONE PLEASE TRADE THIS MAN HOUSES SO HE CAN BRING IN MORE TEENAGERS.
The boy and girl who were in the shoot out with the police would be great to be under Peter wings. Those foster children must have being through hell to escape from foster care and go into someone's house finding their guns and doing a grand theft auto...sigh😥🙏🙏😞😞
We all need to take his lead and help when we can
You are such an amazing person Peter. The world need more people like you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us.
Unless you are blind you are not colour blind. There are lots of black children who whether people want to accept it or not need black foster and adopted parents.
I think kids need someone to care, nurture, protect, teach, comfort & love. And I’m not colorblind.
Peter, you have encouraged me a lot! As much as I don’t take anyone in, when I meet anyone going through the estate bins for food, I must do my part to provide food for them for some days. The appreciation they give is really very priceless. They are innocent people who just need help. No tribe, no color, these are just good people who need our help. Thank you so much for this video.
It moves me to hear you make this speech, so much passion, love, compassion, emotion, empathy and understanding. 🥺Lucky is the child who gets to be fostered by you. 🙏
You are an absolutely beautiful human being Peter. 💜💜💜✌️✌️✌️
I'm a social worker and it makes me sad when foster parents say no to children simple because of their ethnicity. It makes me realize more how much of a racist society we have. You should add too, that you take teenagers - so many foster parents say no to teenagers, but as you say the children need a home. Foster parents here the word teen and immediately say no. There is so much pressure on foster children to be the perfect children and "right" ethnicity or they have to move to a different home. I remember reading a book about a foster parent who took placement of two African-American children, she was told that they were well-behaved children, but hard to place because of their ethnicity. They were well-behaved children, but too many foster parents say no to African-American children. But, even more say no to teenagers.
So so sorry you have to deal with that
I know it’s sad that your age gets in the way for a safe home
Many more say no to African American kids no matter their age, that’s why the question is asked. Let’s be honest.
@@kimberlybridges8206 exactly. There are a lot of African American kids, regardless of age, in foster care that are hard to place simply because of their race.
Peter, you are doing an amazing thing to be there for those children when they are vulnerable and in need.
Thanks for answering those questions. Keep making the world a better place for so many who have been misplaced or who have been neglected.
When you started crying, I was just a mess. So glad that you are doing what your heart calls you to do for these children. They are so blessed to have you.
Whoever you end up with as a life partner will be one lucky person !!
You're such a blessing and beacon of love to everyone that comes across your path!
The most kindhearted and honest answers. Thank you for stepping up to serve in this role. You are a blessing.
It's your vocation/calling to be a single Dad. I'm so proud of you. If there are singled mothers out there why not singled Dad??? You're an example to many men out there who wish to be singled... 💪💪💪 What a touching Vlog... 😭😭😭😭
Colour is skin deep, it doesn’t make a person lesser or greater than another. God loves us all so, so should we. You a wonderful, loving man.
Thankyou Peter from the bottom of my heart. And Thankyou to the Man who took you in. 🙏🏼💚
Mr Peter…. So so thankful for you! Keep on keeping on no matter what! ANY child is Blessed to have you as their Dad! Sending Big hugs to you and ALL of YOUR children. Keep spreading the 💙
Red and yellow, black and white, they are ALL precious in His sight! I’m praying that those hurtful comments and questions can roll off you. Clearly, you’re there to serve any child when the phone rings , no matter what color their skin happens to be. God has ordained you and He orders your steps and your life. Making a difference is all that seems to matter to you, and in the process it’s extremely apparent that’s your only desire.
I’ve never cried watching a YT video so much as today when you shared your heart. You are beautiful inside and out, Peter. I’m looking forward to the day when Kai’s glasses come off and you announce you’re his forever dad! I pray NC has adult adoption, because he deserved to have a place to call home even if he has to age out of the system first! 🤗 and prayers.
No ones red or yellow tho 😬
Shades of brown from dark to light...
@@jeringatai3156 true no one is really red or yellow. Those colors were chosen to be a derogatory label against the indigenous people of North America (red) and those of Asian lineage (yellow) by those of European ancestry. Those color based slurs were created to justify theft of native peoples' property, as an excuse to murder without consequences, and to persecute, harass, and deny rights and privaledges that they demand as exclusively theirs.
In the song"Indian Nation" by Paul Revere and the Raiders, Paul Lindsay states:
...though I ware a shirt and tie, I'm still a redman deep inside. People who are really black and really white are very rare and exist in every ethnic group we humans arbitrarily created. ALL of us, without exception, are born mammals in human form.
He has the white part down❤ the other colors not so much.
Yes you’re the greatest!! Every child who needs a home matters ❤️
This is the best q&a I have ever listened to. You are a great man. You have answered every question like you took them from my own heart. I pray you and your children, past and future children, are blessed beyond measure.
Most moving video ever. You’re a blessing to these kids. 🙏🏻 Much respect and love from Switzerland🇨🇭
God bless you Peter for that huge heart to take in provide for any child that urgently needs care. Don't mind about becoming emotional...that depicts your authentic self being vulnerable.🙏🏾🙏🏾 your reward awaits yonder..
Great discussion! I guess my question to those who asked this specific question is, “Are you fostering any black children, let alone any children at all?” I believe we should always look to ourselves first.
I love what you are doing and your heart about it!
What a good story and job you are doing for these kids!! Keep it up!!
Peter you have such a good heart. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing with us. I think the foster care system should be honored to have you on their team. The kids that get placed with you are very fortunate. Carry on. You’re doing a fantastic job and touching lives in such a positive way. I admire you so much.
Facts ! God Bless you Peter I see the hurt in your eyes such a horrible question smh why does it matter people...
It's a valid question. You're very fragile and need to grow up
@@rosepin13 EXACTLY
The man that rescued you was your angel. You are an incredibly beautiful man inside and out. You are the angel to these children.
I believe this was your path you were meant to follow. I'm sorry you had a tough life when you were young. My heart sends love to your heart. 🤗
You are an incredible human being ! We need more Peter’s in this world.
your empathy knows no bounds, I admire you. Thank you for your honest answers
Trolls will always troll, I guess.
God bless you, Peter for all you do to support children who need it. You really don't owe people an explanation..
If only more of us could be loving and courageous enough to open our homes to foster...
This really touched me. God bless you Peter!
Peter you have such a kind spirit. The children are blessed to have you in their lives, we need more dads like you.
Your answer filled my heart with tears of joy! You are such a blessing
can’t wait for when they adopt Kai and they need to change the intro 💕💕💕
Not every foster child gets adopted.
@@the_braveand_loved1658 i know but based on some comments on recent videos i think they might be trying to adopt kai and hopefully they are able to
I hope Kai doesn't have to age out!
@@marig6184 there’s actually a program where he can do extended foster care. Not all states have it but if his state does he can enter into that program and there’s different housing options and if he chooses he can stay with Peter until age 21 if he hasn’t been adopted yet and the system approves. I’m in extended foster care at the moment and I know that even after 21 if Kai still isn’t adopted he can still live with Peter if he allows since he’s no longer a minor.
@@the_braveand_loved1658 Kai has stated he wants to be adopted by Peter. Peter has also stated he would like to adopt Kai.
I love how honest you are. You are an amazing person. I enjoy your channel.
As an adult, I struggle with finding answers even though I know what society has taught us. Now imagine being a child not having answers to these questions. Every child deserves a safe place. Peter, I applaud you on every level. Know that as virtual community here, we lift you & your amazing family up.
So so proud of you & how you contribute to these little lives Peter😊🥰🤗