Blog posts
June 02, 2023
I never expected what would happen after my son asked to ‘give to kids in the hospital’ for his 15th birthday!
Anthony Mutabazi doesn’t ever ask for much. He’s happy with a video game now and then, maybe a Lego set, and he’ll always take a meal (he just turned 15,...

I Drove 100 Miles To Surprise My Kids!
“One of the most transformational things I’ve experienced in my own life is the power of words of affirmation. I found a way to deliver the message even when my...

Single Dad Takes in 2 More Foster Kids and Pulls Off Dream Bedroom Makeover. Kids’ Reaction Is Heartwarming.
“When I got the call, I just couldn’t say ‘no’!” Peter Mutabazi is no stranger to fostering kids. He’s fostered 16 over the last 4 years and adopted 1, his...

Dad’s First Time Shopping With A 17 Year Old Foster Teen
Shopping at Costco, for anyone, is an adventure in it of itself. Add a 17 year old into the mix who’s never been, and things get even more interesting (and...
Books for Current and Aspiring Foster and Adoptive Parents
One of the greatest resources for foster and adoptive parents is other foster and adoptive parents. That's why I sat down with my good friend Mylane to answer many of...

Peter and Anthony Have Just Taken in A Foster Teen And Now They’re Sharing Affirmations For All Races
One loving father is a stellar example of what it’s like to be happily blind to skin color—and he hopes his story can inspire everyone to understand that transracial adoption...

Saying Goodbye: A Foster Dad's Journey
‘We’re going to miss you. Will you visit us one day?’ It was time to take them home to their parents, for good. As I drove away, the tears came...

My Son's Shocking Request
The mind of a teenage boy can truly be a mystery, especially when it comes to making decisions and seeing them through.

Saying Goodbye. “This is the part of fostering that stinks. I’ve been crying for days leading up to this moment.”
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during lockdown, Peter Mutabazi and his son Anthony received a call they never expected. “Would you be willing to take in a 7-year-old boy during...