The mothers of the previous children had gotten their lives back on track, and DCF reunified the children to them (I had no control over it) Once a child is placed in Foster Care, that is not a “One & Done”. Don’t let anyone tell you that, because it is not true. If it was... it wouldn’t take years for Foster Parents to adopt a Foster Child (If that was true, they would be able to adopt the child the minute they are placed in your care) . The child is in Foster Care while the Parents are in programs to get their lives better. Some parents get their lives together, and some don’t. I had a little boy for over a year, and I was devastated when they had to reunify him to his birth family. I even took time off from being a Foster Parent. I cried everyday for months. That’s why a lot of people say that can’t be Foster Parents, because they get too attached & have to say goodbye. If you have the time... Check out this video I made over a year ago about the 5 children I had: ruclips.net/video/88DirtLA4C0/видео.html Have tissue nearby. you’ll cry. Take care during this crazy time we’re going through. 💜
I would say I admire you for adopting white kids. But I don't. I admire you for adopting. Period. I have to say, though: I find it seriously strange that people think it's completely normal that white parents adopt black kids, but the other way is weird? I mean...what? Kids are kids. And loving parents are loving parents. Skin colour doesn't matter, because that isn't where love come from. Good for the kids that they have you, they deserve a good mom. All kids do.
This question was unnecessary if you watched the video, you'd realize it's not about them being any race and always about what their parents are doing.😒 There are too many children and teens in the foster care system as is and that's the more important point that needs to be fixed.
What the fuck? Many foster placements are temporary. It has nothing to do with the foster parents not wanting them. Do you have any foster children? Ignorance. Ignorance.
@@helena_5456 Me too! My adoptive family is my forever family, and it doesn't matter that we're different colors. We love each other, and love is what matters.
My sister and I were seperated . I was 4 she was 2. It should not be allowed to seperate siblings. It causes life long damage. God bless this women. And thank you.
Imagine hating on a woman giving a loving home to children in need, but not hating on the sperm and egg donors who neglected and/or abused those children in the first place...
I don't think we should hate on either. Yes, we should never forgive abusive parents but as someone who grew up with neglect I would never have wanted someone to hate my mother for it. She didn't brush my hair or teeth, she didn't wash clothes, she wouldn't get up to feed us and when I became seriously ill she honest to god forgot about it. I am still suffering physically today but I can also see that she really tried, every single day, but she just couldn't because she was so young, alone and mentally ill with no one to help her. Don't assume that the parents of children in foster care or who are adopted are evil or bad, they are usually just humans who really needed help before things went to far.
I’m a black man now 28 yrs old who was adopted by white parents when I was a baby. Thank you for bringing humor to such a heavy topic. I am highly interested in becoming a foster parent later in life. Thank you for this video 👏
@Rebecca Singletary that's just the problem though there is no need to look at race when helping kids. you are part of the problem by saying things like that. Who cares what race kids are ?? the point is they need a parent.
Right?! The message is, those Black parents got their lives back together and were able to raise their own babies. Let’s celebrate those families being able to reunite. Lizzie and Eddie’s mom and dads’ were not. They had their reasons, and no shade - it’s not always possible. What matter is those two babies ended up in the home of a loving, bright, funny mama who’ll give them the world. Let’s celebrate that, too.
I had a horrible childhood, cruel mother, no father , I wish I was adopted and I wouldn’t care a bit by who as far as I was loved. Those sister and brother are very luck to have that beautiful soul mummy.
Indeed. Love has no color.... I would have exchanged my mother too for any loving and supporting mother. Race, color doesn't matter... Especially for a kid 🤷🏼♀️ I hope you are fine. And that you managed to get true love ❤️
mario hill how you gonna tell her what she been in? You don’t know her never seen her or anything, so if she say that she was in foster care it may be true or not you can’t tell her what she have been in, keep your comments to yourself
Haaa haaa Mario, you haven't lived until you have been raised in a house where the real "Madea" ruled. In love, she would say "you all sit your nappy headed asses on that couch and dont move or talk until I say so!" She was strict, and meant business. It prepared me for the real world. I joined the military at 17, graduated early, failure for me was not an option. I saw too much as a child, and knew I had to make good choices. My Madea was a welder at the shipyards during WWII. A great example of strength and love. She said education and faith are important values. She knew how to laugh and have fun too. So for me color doesnt matter. Love does.
@Hiliary Johnson It sounds like Big Mama didnt care about race, just that they kids minded what she said. So I guess she just lumped them altogether when it was time to get results eh? I aint mad.......
@Iron Fist Genetics mean nothing. Particularly to people who just love the human race... that is the only real race that there is. We are all human beings, and no two are alike. I have identical twin brothers, and even they have extraordinary differences. People who are adopting obviously do not care a whit about genetics, as the child or children would have none of theirs, despite what "shade" they may be! May you some day be at peace with yourself and the rest of the world. I feel sorry for you, and you will be in my prayers along with this woman and her beautiful children. You know, cultures are different, belief systems are different, even within biological familial lines. Uniqueness and diversity is what makes the world beautiful. How dull the Earth would be if everything came in only one color, one shape, one size, one... surely even you could get the picture? ~Peace!
Iron Fist Get your own DNA tested, and you might find some surprises you never dreamed off. Lots of people are not as white as they look or believe to be. Racism = ignorance. We all have needs and feelings, we all are human and we all have red blood. When we are hurting, we all cry all the same. We all are God's children, and He told us to love one another. If we all had a heart full of love, there would be no wars. This actually would be a happy planet.
Having worked child protection, they called you because you were a great foster home. I always had my go to foster families where I knew the kids would be cared for, supported and loved. The fact they called you for all kids meant they trusted you. That is a badge of honor in my book!
"Bring 'em on. Bring them home to me." That right there is the essence of a mother. And "If I'm doing it wrong, show me how to do it right. Adopt. Show me how to do it right," is the best, most constructive way to deal with that kind of criticism that I've ever seen. Hats off to you.
Michelle Lassiter It depends state to state and even city to city. Everywhere you need to be over 21, financially stable, and have no criminal record. (A fewww places are lenient with misdemeanors a certain number of years ago, usually 5-10, or misdemeanors as a juvenile.) There’s a lengthy application process including references and lots of interviews and checks done by people from various areas of the system. If you’re serious about it I’d start at adoptuskids (.org) see what your state guidelines are, and go from there.
She may have also needed the finances to keep & care for you right. I hope you & she are able to settle it & be family in a even better way with understanding & forgiveness for disappointments & hurts. Family isn't easy hope you two can be ❤ together thru the future with greater love & God's blessings in your hearts & lives.😅🎈🎊💝🎁🎈💞🌅
@@alishadennis17 I was very young when I was living in foster care, so it's been a while now. I was more referring to having a stable life as a six-year-old. And yes, I completely agree that fostering, let alone adopting two young asian kids, would be very expensive. I just wanted to share that my foster mom was the most caring and loving mother that didn't care what my brother and I looked like and didn't see us any differently than just children in need. Also thank you ❤, I haven't been able to keep in touch with her since I was so young and my family moved me across the country away from her. I hope she's doing well.
That is so beautiful to hear because every child no matter who they are deserves love and the best. At least for the time you had her she gave you that love and care. Hoping you are at peace now and have love in your life.
As someone who aged out of the foster care system and who’s struggling to keep my head above water, thank you for giving these kids a chance. You’re a rare and kind soul 🥰
I feel terrible for kids who grow up in the system and age out. My sister (not my biological sister of course) had been in foster care since she was a baby and never adopted. She signed herself out when she was 18 but I still consider her my sister.
I'd love to hear more of your experience. Do you stay connected to your last foster family? I don't know you but I'm proud of you. I can't imagine your experience.
@@amelialouisa8541 unfortunately it wasn't a foster family per say (me and my siblings were only placed with foster families in between transitions from one house to another). My uncles, grandma, etc. took us in and split us up, but we were technically still in the system so a DCF worker would and do check ups every now and then. It's a long story, but basically blood doesn't really mean family because my own family would threaten to send us back to the foster care system for every little thing we did, we weren't good enough kids in their eyes, they would remind us that our parents can't take care of us (which was a super sensitive subject because my dad is an abuser and my mom is physically ill but they would bring it up super casually to use against us) so they were all we had and so we had to kiss their boots and be grateful although we were treated horribly. Getting told that you're going to get returned to the foster care system every second for small things like not washing a cup, or turning on the AC on a hot day, and then eventually actually getting sent back several times did a load on my psyche and i still struggle with depression, attachment issues, and anxiety. This is a very small portion of some of the things that i had to endure. When my uncle in Arizona took me and my sister in, he was borderline psychotic and would play us against one another. He thought he was a super genius and that we weren't so bright, we never knew what would set him off because he wasn't normal and would get incredibly upset and verbally abusive over non issues. Long story short, when i turned 18, i was in his custody and he took me and my sister to a park in Scottsdale near a large slab of desert. It was in 2016. I guess he got upset over something and me, his son, and my sister were jokingly pocking fun at him because we thought it was a light joke. He got super offended and because i was so frustrated after years of dealing with abusive family members and moving around everywhere, i yelled at him during a mental breakdown. he gathered all of us in his truck and drove about two minutes to a deserted parking spot and told me to get out of his car. When i did, he sped off. He left me there for the night. I was forced to call the cops in the morning to go back to his place because that's where i lived although he didn't want me there. That night i realized how disposable i was to him and to my family in general. I still have PTSD from it and it's a sensitive subject that i cant get super into because my family aren't really understanding or empathetic so they took his side. The only reason he didn't do the same to my sister was because she was 16 so it would've been technically illegal. And now I'm trying to figure out life and how to repair everything. I still struggle with relationships and with making steps for my future. I was homeless this year. It's tough. Thank you. You seem so kind.
@@a.l.michael6240 Can't even imagine what you've been through man. Sending you love ♥️. May you find peace & blessings as you continue to grow and navigate life
@@a.l.michael6240 don't let these people poison your future. Keep fighting, you deserve happiness and love. They could not give it to you because they were to broken but that's not your problem. You don't have to carry that with you.
Not for foster children, that would be like medical leave because I'm babysitting. Maternity leave if for your own child, it does matter if you gave birth or adopted but it has to be your child, not a borrowed child.
With all the names people have called you, I have a couple to add....hero and saint. You are an inspiration. In spite of all the trolls, you have friends seen and unseen.
I can totally see how a baby would be very responsive to this woman. She's warm and smiles a lot, and has big expressive eyes. Everything about her would probably feel very safe to a baby.
I remember seeing a post getting hate because a black man adopted a white child instead of a black one , shit makes me HEATED. Can't we just be happy the kid has a home?
Yess. Especially When it comes to young innocent children I wish we wouldn’t think about what color their skin is. It’s setting a bad example for the kids and on top of that every child deserves a loving home no matter their ethnicity 💀
Good for you darlin’! I’m a 70 year old white woman and I apologize for all the idiots out there who have harassed you because your kids are white. We need more people like you. I respect your honesty. ☮️❤️🌻👵🏼
@@shaquilleoatmeal5975 please stop. just because this happened the past doesn't mean black women should be "expected" to naturally be able to care for white children. as a black women I'm telling its weird AF to keep bringing that up.
@@jessicaa9470 Who said anything about "expected"?!!? my comment is a comment directed towards racist asshats that find this thing odd. I'm simply pointing out, this was a common thing in the past that many racist asshats might not be aware of. Simple history lesson sweetlips.
This comes from a white 72 year old lady. Your children are lucky to have a smart, wonderful mom that loves and takes care of them. God bless you and YOUR family. Skin tone doesn’t make a good mom, character does!
My wife and I adopted twins boys through foster care. We got them when the boys where 2 and adopted them at 4. They are now 13. My boys are handsom young black men. I have been asked the same question. Why did you adopt black children? Its because we love them.
As a foster care worker... WE NEED HOMES. No one has time to care about what race the resource/foster parent is and foster child is. Also, we tend to not approve resource/foster parents that have race preferences.
Jasmine Sambula, what is the first step in becoming a foster parent? Is each state different? Is it ok if a foster mom works outside of the home? I know the internet is a great resource, but there is so much information!
Stephanie Carnes you need to call the local CPS. Usually it starts with an application and classes and then home inspection. Yes, it is ok for a foster mom to work.
My first foster mother was a single black woman and she was the absolute best foster mom I had ever had. I will never forget her. She made me feel safe and loved, which I hadn’t felt much up until then.
You know why Ambers??? Because you deserved to be loved...especially as a child. Unconditional, no color just a little human being. Never forget that mama...because that kind of love endures always.
People who don’t raise children want to talk trash about people raising foster children or adopting. Ugh! They need to STFU or do their part! Thank you for stepping up! 🏆
Meowandfurrever children of color are adopted, especially right now. Unfortunately just for brownie points, or to pose with them as a prop on social media, because they are being tokenized being adopted into transracial families. But I can tell by your comment that you aren’t a resource parent in any state and you haven’t done your research.
You're absolutely right children are not accessories And yet celebrities and other (privileged) high profile individuals do this all the time I wonder if you also make a case for those people who purposely bear children for their curly hair and melanin What do you think of that ? Your socalled designer children 😋 ?
@@myrnadavis2409 A designer baby is a baby whose genetic makeup has been selected or altered, the only situation in which I would be okay with this is if it was done to remove genes for life threatening genetic diseases etc...
@@aimee4424 Yes my (designer babies) comment was about people who bear certain children because they want their child to have a tan for example And the reasons are more sinister these days with prophecy being fulfilled
@@myrnadavis2409 I know what you ment by your comment and I dont agree with making designer babies for looks, I thought I made it clear in my reply, but I wanted to highlight a situation where I believe it wouldn't be a bad thing to do (to get rid of possible life threatening illness)
Nope. Don't care about the haters, YOU are a quality Human, thank you for promoting LOVE, for being the Mother that these children need. The rest is just drama.
You kept those siblings together. You gave them a better life when you became their mother. Love doesnt know race, color, ability or anything. Love is unlimited
It’s weird how people will argue about the race of the child being adopted but won’t go out and adopt children themselves they really just want to be the person who calls somebody out
@jben jones Tbh it's mostly because you mainly hear about race being a hot topic in america...many other countries dont discuss or go into it at such a great length like america. BUT That's not to say racism and race issues dont exist elsewhere in the world..
beautiful !!! no discrimination but here in Nigeria in the northern part in kaduna state to be precise if you are not a Muslim they will not allow you to adopt even though it a secular state, the state controls orphanages and right from their tender age the kids are giving Muslim names, so if you are a christian or animist you will not be granted the right to adopt, your presence there will seems offensive but they ask all and sundry to donate through their bank !!! . these kids are later transferred to cities and gradually converted into street beggars(popularly known as almajiris) without future, at the end they are worse off without parental care,as they are always looking sordid, unkempt, untidy and unhygienic to say the least, better described: like refugees from a war-torn country. please always pray for such children and remain bless
1 race, the human race. It’s awful how people try to act like we in this world have several different races among humans, in the same way as cats and dogs and other animals. Sigh!
I have a medical condition that means I may never carry a child to term. It’s people like you; that help solidify my feeling that I will adopt one day. Thank you ❤️
Natasja, when you close your eyes at night and you hum softly the same lullaby your mother sung to you.... You feel your daughter in your arms. Please listen, never give up on that feeling...that is your eternal soul bond to your child. The repeated dream, that same smell that always brings you right back to wanting her in your arms....hold onto that string, that's her eternal string, bonding her to you ...from before you were even born, she was yours. Honey, you have to stop blaming yourself...because that just wasn't the path too you, but some bonds cannot be broken...unless someone let's go of the thread that bonds them. *BIG HUG* (I'm sorry if I've just given you a shock, truly I am...it is just that I am an empath, and a medium. I see things that are imprinted on your aura and hear messages from across the veil; and sometimes I cant keep my mouth to myself.)
I was a DCFS social worker. My gawd, you are the best. You take children in need, no questions. You fight for these kids in need, no questions. You love these kids in need - and you question why others don’t. Thank you for fostering. Thank you for adopting. And thank you for making this video.
Amen to that the system is rough I was in the system my self me and my twin sister I hope to become a foster mother one day and bless other children with a living home in someone call mom in someone who will always be there for them. 😇
I love seeing a mother who saw babies in need.... I'm struggling with miscarriages and once I'm done with my schooling I will be looking into fostering as long with still trying.
Ma'am, when you stated that we need to be more upset with the parents who allowed their children to be placed in foster care than with the people who do not adopt them, I could have given you two thumbs up, a standing ovation, and a high five! YES! Thank you for sharing your story. I've been hesitant about adopting/fostering children while single. Your channel is inspiring. God bless you and your babies. You have a BEAUTIFUL family.
Ebony Greene we shouldn’t be upset about those parents either. My disabled child was placed in foster care because the school nurse acted like she knew more about my child than I did. My son had a seizure and the hospital tested him and found that the medicine in his blood was low. They used that info to take my son. They wanted me to jump through hoops to get my child back. The foster mom told me that my son had a seizure with her and was taken to the hospital. They tested him and the medicine in his blood was still low. That’s when they found out that he had a growth spurt and his medication had to be increased. The foster mom told me, not DCFS. They wanted me to jump through hoops but when I asked why do I have to when he had a growth spurt and they wrongfully took him, that woman became angry that I knew that info. So I told her that I was getting them out of my life by giving him to his dad. That bitch had the nerve to say “he has a father?”.
For the parents whom do not care what happens to their children I fully agree with your comment.. And Im not commenting back to be hateful or start anything.. Just want to let people know that a lot of children taken by CPS is on false claims and they go for fostering bc of the money.. Not every child is forgotten by their families and no matter how hard they fight for their return they get no where bc CPS wants to violate every right you have, make up more lies, go upon the only things you have troubles with in court but not your accomplishments not that you NEVER hurt or abandoned your children and they make a crap ton of money and funding for the children they take. (Not saying all foster parents or CPS workers are bad or not passionate.. But CPS has been wildin out taking kids for no reasons it is facts its everywhere they have also been involved in sex/child trafficking and kids being adopted to abusive homes when they was never in one to begin with.. I respect this lady making this video fully she seems like a good honest loving lady but thats not the experience all parents and children get)
@@diannwhitaker6 I really appreciate your response. Honestly, I thought about my comment a few moments after I typed it, and I thought I deleted it! I tried to rescind it for the very reason you described. There are many parents for whom the system has not been just or fair, and their children were stripped from them without cause. For those parents, I can't imagine the frustration and anguish. My comment was actually misplaced frustration. I was not so much frustrated with parents as much as I was frustrated with those who are unwilling to adopt but are readily willing to criticize interracial adoptions, such as the people she referenced in her video. I agree with you in that some parents do fight but the system is not always fair and is filled with people who make assumptions. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@ebonygreene6778 yes I totally agree with your comment as well. Its sad people are making a big deal about the skin tones of the foster parents and children. As long as they are getting everything they need and are truly happy in what ever home they are in then that is what matters. Im against cps and foster parents who want to x out the real.parents for no reasons or bullcrap that has nothing to do with why they want to separate a family. Kids want their mom regardless no one could ever change that. ❤
We need more people like her in the foster system. My best friend grew up in the system and he is permanently scarred by it. He's 42 and still struggles due to what happened to him. I know it's true for many other people too.
God bless you sister💜🙏. As a fifty year old woman who never had kids, it hurts my heart that I never adopted. I have childhood issues that scared me off from being a parent. You’re doing God’s work! Nothing but love for you and your babies🙂
I adopted a Chinese girl. She doesn’t look like me. She is now almost 17. Smart, gorgeous. Being a mom was my goal. Not race or other. But as a single mom, my choices were limited. I didn’t care. Bravo to you. Being a mom is awesome, though tough. You have 2 Lucky kids to have a mom like you.
Elisabeth de zagon lucky daughter to have a mommy like you! God bless you and your daughter (from another girl who was adopted)! Best wishes to you both!!
Heal-Thee hi. I had to travel to China to pick her up. I wanted to adopt from Belgium but as a sigle mom, I was bottom of the pile, so it could have taken 5 years plus... so China was fastest! I went back to China in 2009 to volunteer teach English (I have a degree in English Literature) and took her with me. Tough for her at 5 1/2 years old, I personally loved it.
Heal-Thee FIRSTLY, she did foster black kids, but their birth parents took them away, one after 24hrs and the other after 13 months or so. The foster system asked her to take a little girl, who is now her daughter, as she needed a place immediately. She didn’t ask what color or anything, just a baby needed a safe, caring place to stay. And that’s how it happened. So no criticism on her part. She probably lives there cuz she found a job nearby. Who cares if it’s a white neighborhood. Have you adopted or fostered? SECONDLY, I've been living in Belgium since 1993, after having lived 25 years in the US, in Italy as a teen and in Belgium from 11-13. I was born in Belgium, but my parents emigrated to North America... so I am 100% European, and was born a political refugee due to my father being one, from Hungary who fled dire conditions in 1948. He was also in foster homes. I gave up my US citizenship cuz I couldn’t deal with the current US politics and double taxation. And being the bottom of the pile as I'm single, in Belgium it would have taken me too many years and I was 42 when I started the process. I would have been 47 by the time I could have adopted here. I didn’t want to foster because often they do go back and I didn’t want to tear a child's heart or mine! Separation in a young child leaves real brain synapse scars. Trust me I know now from experience with my daughter. So please don’t judge before you have the facts. I admire her for loving these kids. And so you know, many kids who are adoptable in Belgium come from prostitutes, immigrants, etc, and of course some white abusive or neglected background, so you get what you get from an ethnic stand point. Could’ve been African, Eastern European, white Belgian or whatever mix... But it was too long a wait to do it locally, thus it was China for me. I could have done South Africa or Madagascar, but they were having issues at the time, so it wasn’t sure. Thus China was my best option. Be kind.
@DezaRay24. We had yearly reunions with the adoptee group ever since they were here. Else, she had some Asian friends growing up and at one point she took Chinese lessons. Else, no, she wanted nothing to do with her birth culture. She was Belgian and that’s it. She just graduated from High school, is very smart and will start uni in Sept 2022. Covid has been hard on her mentally and she needs a break. She’s an incredible young woman and will do well in life. That is what’s most important. She says one day she’ll do back to China, but with a friend. When she’s ready. In the mean time, we found a full bio sister (in US)v, but her sister wants nothing to do with her China family, so they have not met or communicated. I hope one day.
My mom was a foster parent to a little black boy. They never found him a permanent home but they wouldn't let my mama adopt him. Back then they always waited for a black family for black children or a white family for white children. That's ok. He was still with my mama until he was grown. He is our brother. My mama is his mama. We aren't siblings by law. We are siblings by heart. That's the best kind. The tightest kind.
I said I guarantee you he sought out his race and identified with them. You could never understand what he faced as a black male. Only another black male could.
M I give it a rest mate please just stop, this is someone’s family talking about her love for her brother, and you are making something political out of it. She is probably aware of the challenges her brother has.
@@MI-vn4tp what? She Is talking about her love for her brother she obviously know she can't understand his struggles but she IS HIS FAMILY don't bring race into family like this!
AussieAussie 83 Black people can never give it a rest. She’s not his sister. And she could never know what its like for him as a black man. I know what my brothers went through and understand them. Stop playing. Y’all still love y’all maters and oppressors. What side do you think these white people will fight on in the coming civil war in the very near future?
AussieAussie 83 I was appointed to the Foster Care Review Board by the Governor of my State. Don’t believe everything you read. Children in mixed families always look for their real families and their people. I can’t recall any that didn’t even if the foster parents were nice to them. Y’all make me sick with the love y’all have for white people. Black men and women are arming themselves to fight these people in several states and it’s ok for you to get with them. Don’t talk to me. God said every race is as spittle to him except the black race who are Israel. Not all black people which are Hamites. You’re probably a Hamite they love white people.
I’m not “kid people” but I adore how you speak about caring for these children. You are a true hero for these children. I have so much respect for you.
@@clairebingham8325 Bunker Sieben fails to look at the actual statistics to show the complete opposite, and wants to only exist in a state of perpetual victimhood.
@Bunker Sieben where does it happen? in the west where they have the best living conditions? Every minority is discriminated against, even whites in societies where they are the minority
@Germania Kuoni It's not a competition sis, you're doing the same thing. Every race has people who do horrible things, let's not make this about white vs. black.
@Louise Walls True but it is racist to make comments or judge a black woman with white children. Likewise if it were a white woman with black adoptive children. They all need homes and someone shouldn’t be prevented from going to a suitable home, if the race of parent and child are different. It’s literally meaningless.
I just want to say I have the highest respect for you I was raised by my biological white mother and white father and I am white and our home was not happy and we were all white doesn't matter what color you are or what color they say you are it matters where there's love and safety. Thank you for being one of the beautiful people that see with your heart and not with your eyes or with the lessons of the old.Thank you!!!!!!! Just a side note if you haven't heard the song imagine by Pentatonix you need to check it out. 💖💖🤗🤗🤗
Im a white woman. You adopted kids. Children of God. Youre a mother and you seem like a damn good one to me. Praying you and your family have the best life ❤
My husband was in foster care and was raised by two amazing foster parents who fostered over 100 kids over the years. They didn’t care what color you were, they just wanted to help. We want to follow in their footsteps. Thank you for making this video, people need to hear this.
@@ivy3001 yes, they won awards for their work. My husband was lucky because he got to stay in their one home his entire time in foster care. He saw many kids come and go but there were a few permanent kids in the home that he grew up with. They truly were amazing people. I was fortunate enough to be able to get to know his foster Dad before he passed, I have to say I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing father in law. I felt blessed to have known him.
@@veramensah3228 There are disproportionately more Black children in foster care. Thats why we ask why a Black woman would take White kids and leave the many Black children behind. White children are much more likely to get adopted than Black children.
Exacty my husband was adopted and he always said thanks to his adopted parents because who knows what happens to him.my respect woman you have a big heart.
I LOVE your explanation and passion! Imagine what a lovely place this world would be with more people of your moral character. These kids were so lucky to find a mom who is so passionate to be their mother.
LOL, "when you are a foster parent you are taking care of a living breathing child who needs care; not are they light skinned, 3c 4c haha!!!" That's right Thank God for people like you!
When my wife and I were in our early 20s we were going through a bad time and our kids were taken away from us. They were put in a foster home, a Hispanic family that still today my kids speak lovingly about. Those foster parents loved my kids when we couldn't and I will always be grateful to them for that. We did get help and got into recovery and got our kids back and have been married 51 years now. People like that are very special people, I would go as far to say angels in human form. God bless you - I just wish there were more people like you.
My mom is an amazing mother however, I was in the foster care system for a little while. I didn't care what my foster parent looked like. I just wanted to be accepted and loved by whoever took me in. Thank you for being an amazing foster mom. We need more people like you!
Crying my eyes out watching this. I spent time in foster care as a kid. Thank you for your heart, thank you for sacrificing yourself for others, thank you for being you. You are an angel walking this earth. God bless you ❤️
Christina! I love you and your channel. Ive been in a rough place and have been binge watching casualty Christina. I love you so much! It's great to see you here.
I lost my only son to brain cancer almost two years ago and ever since the thought of having more children just breaks my heart. So I’ve been seriously considering possibly adopting a child. The world is so crazy right now besides from losing my child I can’t really imagine bringing another person into this world, but there are so many babies already here that need love.
I wish you a beautiful journey into the love you got in your 💖 and be in peace with your feelings, your memories and your wishes , they are all beautiful as YOU are Kathleen Young 🙋🌈🌱🌸
Agreed to all comments, who would question her decision to adopt her children, a mother knows when she meets her child, however that child comes into the world, some we grow in our hearts others in our bodies but the love is all the same it’s not different, just saying xx
I see a beautiful Black woman, who has adopted two children and is giving them love and security, in a safe loving family!! Thank you! I've never been in a position to foster children, and I'm very glad people like you, with so much love, have opened your heart and home to your two beautiful children. Love is Love!
My children are not mixed in the traditional thought way. My dad's family was from Isreal and my mom's from Germany. My husband I guess you would call him a mut. So our children got the good points from all sides. My daughter (olive, freckled, crayon red hair, dark brown/black eyes and extremely curly hair) gets frustrated because they tell her all the time that either her mom or dad isn't her "real" parent. My son is translucent blonde hair blue eyes and never tans. They both look like our mini me's if we are alone with them.
I'm mixed I never experienced this myself but I have seen Black people saying she should have adopted a Black kid. At least when you are mixed you got both races and two races in you lol To me it does not matter but us mixed kids are both half and half. half White and half Black so lol
Ma'am I love you already!! I just clicked on this video! I can tell you love your children.....even if they are only with you for a short while. Children only deserve our love and affection. Thank you for loving all of your children that passed through your home.
I feel exactly the same as you. I’m white and adopted a black child. I got lots of nasty comments (like you) from other white people. My son was born addicted to crack. I get him at 8 days old, 5 lbs. I adopted him when he was a year old. I love him dearly. He’s 30 now!
GOD bless you dear.....a child is a child, if God had created to be white skin or black skin... that's what God wants and it doesn't mean it was different God that created them. It just that some people their souls re filled with hates..... it's just like a murderer who thinks his victims ain't worthy to live or deserves to live ,only but himself
The only thing that bothers me about this lady is that fact that she is beautiful inside and out but she wrote on her body with ink. God made her beautiful and he may have given her a birth mark but she got a tattoo. She evidently thought she could improve what God has made. There is nothing more beautiful than that clear dark skin. The tattoo interrupts. That is a small thing to point out but because of the person she is, the tattoo just takes away 5% of what she is, maybe less. I would love to see a woman like her at about 60 yrs of age. Just gorgeous.
@@thomasword5762 I'm sorry, what gives you the right to decide what she should and should not do with HER body. I'm not a fan of tattoos but I absolutely defend the right of anyone to get them if they wish. Neither you or I nor I have any say in the matter. If you believe in god you would know that he gave us the freedom to live our lives as we see fit. We were given a choice to believe or not, to follow his teachings or not. I personally do not believe in an all powerful mythical being that so many do.
@@Stambo59 I don't knock her right to do anything. It was my personal opinion. Since I expressed my opinion publicly, you say I have no right to think that. I don't like tattoos but I do like skin lotions, body soaps that smell good, wrinkle removing ointments, and things that make skin smooth. I would not dare hold someone back because they do this and I would not prejudge. I do believe that you will know a person by their fruits. I think I have already said that I love this woman's heart. I will not be told by anyone as to what I should like or not like. You may not like a person because they don't have a lot of money. I will judge you in my mind but I won't stand in your way of thinking but I might say that money isn't everything when it comes to the person themselves.
@@thomasword5762 I quote "God made her beautiful and he may have given her a birth mark but she got a tattoo. She evidently thought she could improve what God has made." Is this not a attempt to impose your beliefs on her?
@Elli-Anhna Sorry it's not religion, I just like beautiful women. For that, I may be called gross. To me it's like having a fine luxury car and someone putting a big boom box inside, fat chrome wheels, and painting a big stripe down the side. I just want to read or enjoy art while I'm making love to a great piece of art. It's the same about a luxury car. Stop jumping to conclusions, she's a beautiful woman and she has a great personality, it's just the striping I don't like.
I never saw race as an issue.. I just saw a mom loving her children.. it’s so sad that some people are bothered. You are so good bc I wouldn’t explain nothing.. 😑
Np! I get it I live in CT and I’m a pre k Teacher. In the past we served Foster families in our programs. our concern was supporting the children’s and families not their race if they didn’t “match”. Sometimes I get asked if my own children are mixed bc they have fine curly hair and my answer is no we are regular black! 😂😂 As if we can’t have nice hair.. smh it’s makes me so upset. But you are doing a good job raising your children.keep up the good work.
I think whenever I see parents who adopted any child I am just emotionally overwhelmed because I am happy a child now has a home. Those kids are just happy you are their mom.
I cried when she said "you're here to take care of a living breathing child that needs help". Everytime I come across cases of child abuse I feel so bad for not having done anything. I want to help kids one day. I can't wait to graduate, get a job, become successful and then take care of these babies. They need us. It doesn't matter what they look like. 🇿🇦❤️🌍
Well sure. It's nice to say that when the children being taken care of are white. Wonder if you'd say the same thing if it were black kids getting the sort of attention kids needed more from their own community
I love your spirit. God bless you for having a good heart. I was a foster/adopted parent and it didn’t matter to me the race of the child, we do it for the children.
I’m a white as snow mother of a dark, Mexican-decent daughter. I just wanted to be a mother. She needed a mother. Love should be colorblind. I adopted through DCBS when she was three years old. We got her at four months old. When they called to offer her to us, they asked us about race. My reply was, “Is she breathing? We’ll take her.” I’m so glad your kids have a true Mom. Maybe if everyone adopted a child of a different race we could stamp out this ridiculous racism.
I'm 'minority' (Hispanic) and I was raised by a white couple who, frankly saved my life by adopting me. So I applaud u for adopting period! Loved how you expressed yourself and your views, I definitely agree with you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story!
But what happens to the black kids what made u give them back
The mothers of the previous children had gotten their lives back on track, and DCF reunified the children to them (I had no control over it) Once a child is placed in Foster Care, that is not a “One & Done”. Don’t let anyone tell you that, because it is not true. If it was... it wouldn’t take years for Foster Parents to adopt a Foster Child (If that was true, they would be able to adopt the child the minute they are placed in your care) . The child is in Foster Care while the Parents are in programs to get their lives better. Some parents get their lives together, and some don’t. I had a little boy for over a year, and I was devastated when they had to reunify him to his birth family. I even took time off from being a Foster Parent. I cried everyday for months. That’s why a lot of people say that can’t be Foster Parents, because they get too attached & have to say goodbye.
If you have the time... Check out this video I made over a year ago about the 5 children I had: ruclips.net/video/88DirtLA4C0/видео.html
Have tissue nearby. you’ll cry.
Take care during this crazy time we’re going through. 💜
Holden It Down you do you , don’t worry about what others think . A mommy is a mommy. You are special and strong .
I would say I admire you for adopting white kids. But I don't. I admire you for adopting. Period. I have to say, though: I find it seriously strange that people think it's completely normal that white parents adopt black kids, but the other way is weird? I mean...what? Kids are kids. And loving parents are loving parents. Skin colour doesn't matter, because that isn't where love come from. Good for the kids that they have you, they deserve a good mom. All kids do.
This question was unnecessary if you watched the video, you'd realize it's not about them being any race and always about what their parents are doing.😒 There are too many children and teens in the foster care system as is and that's the more important point that needs to be fixed.
What the fuck? Many foster placements are temporary. It has nothing to do with the foster parents not wanting them. Do you have any foster children? Ignorance. Ignorance.
Taking any child out of foster care is a true blessing
Exactly it doesn't matter what the person's skin color is.
Tre Hunt period.
YES!!!
Tre Hunt i agree 💯% Children in foster care need love and a home.
@@helena_5456 Me too! My adoptive family is my forever family, and it doesn't matter that we're different colors.
We love each other, and love is what matters.
You kept two siblings together. That’s everything.
Atara Kay Right!!! Ridiculous!!!
Ikr! Its sad when people break them up😔
Praise God 🙏🏽 when they get older you want . Want for nothing they will be SOOO greatful this is goes plan
God bless you,keep up the great work.
My sister and I were seperated . I was 4 she was 2. It should not be allowed to seperate siblings. It causes life long damage. God bless this women. And thank you.
Imagine hating on a woman giving a loving home to children in need, but not hating on the sperm and egg donors who neglected and/or abused those children in the first place...
I don't think we should hate on either. Yes, we should never forgive abusive parents but as someone who grew up with neglect I would never have wanted someone to hate my mother for it. She didn't brush my hair or teeth, she didn't wash clothes, she wouldn't get up to feed us and when I became seriously ill she honest to god forgot about it. I am still suffering physically today but I can also see that she really tried, every single day, but she just couldn't because she was so young, alone and mentally ill with no one to help her. Don't assume that the parents of children in foster care or who are adopted are evil or bad, they are usually just humans who really needed help before things went to far.
Amen. We dont know their circumstances but hope is for the children who are abandoned, abused and neglected. Please Beautiful Lord, Have Mercy.
Foreal
Sam L very well said
Sam L , Food for deep thought
I’m a black man now 28 yrs old who was adopted by white parents when I was a baby. Thank you for bringing humor to such a heavy topic. I am highly interested in becoming a foster parent later in life. Thank you for this video 👏
Keep the family tradition : ) pay it forward
She adopted children who needed an amazing momma. End of story.
EXACTLY
Kathryn Brookes 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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@Rebecca Singletary that's just the problem though there is no need to look at race when helping kids. you are part of the problem by saying things like that. Who cares what race kids are ?? the point is they need a parent.
I got so sick of people asking me, after adopting 3 Asian girls, "didn't you want your own kids?" These are my kids. People can be very rude.
EXACTLY!!!
@Iron Fist this comment is not necessary and its hateful
Iron Fist thief? When they weren’t anyone’s ? But a country that doesn’t want them? That’s better?? 😒
@Iron Fist I have also adopted from Asia, and you have no idea.
@Iron Fist shut it moron. Low IQ fool.
Y'all heard her say that all the black children she had were reunited with their parents? Celebrate that too!
Amen
Amen!
Right?! The message is, those Black parents got their lives back together and were able to raise their own babies. Let’s celebrate those families being able to reunite. Lizzie and Eddie’s mom and dads’ were not. They had their reasons, and no shade - it’s not always possible. What matter is those two babies ended up in the home of a loving, bright, funny mama who’ll give them the world. Let’s celebrate that, too.
Well said.
Heard!!
I had a horrible childhood, cruel mother, no father , I wish I was adopted and I wouldn’t care a bit by who as far as I was loved.
Those sister and brother are very luck to have that beautiful soul mummy.
That's so sad, I'm sorry you had to go through that!
I get cha. I'm white and my mother abused us. We've all been diagnosed with PTSD. So, good vibes to ya for being better than your parents.
Indeed. Love has no color.... I would have exchanged my mother too for any loving and supporting mother. Race, color doesn't matter... Especially for a kid 🤷🏼♀️
I hope you are fine. And that you managed to get true love ❤️
Color doesnt matter, I was fostered by a loving, caring black family. They taught me alot!
abird chirps stop lying
mario hill how you gonna tell her what she been in? You don’t know her never seen her or anything, so if she say that she was in foster care it may be true or not you can’t tell her what she have been in, keep your comments to yourself
Haaa haaa Mario, you haven't lived until you have been raised in a house where the real "Madea" ruled. In love, she would say "you all sit your nappy headed asses on that couch and dont move or talk until I say so!" She was strict, and meant business. It prepared me for the real world. I joined the military at 17, graduated early, failure for me was not an option. I saw too much as a child, and knew I had to make good choices. My Madea was a welder at the shipyards during WWII. A great example of strength and love. She said education and faith are important values. She knew how to laugh and have fun too. So for me color doesnt matter. Love does.
@Hiliary Johnson Dont sound like Madea made any distinctions. She wanted results!
@Hiliary Johnson It sounds like Big Mama didnt care about race, just that they kids minded what she said. So I guess she just lumped them altogether when it was time to get results eh? I aint mad.......
If you are helping kids it doesn’t matter what color they are or you are.
Mrcooldoggy yes preach! Color doesn’t matter!
Then she should've been willing to help black kids they need it the most clown.
Mrcooldoggy black or white i doesn’t matter they are your kids. that’s the only opinion about this that matters periodt.
Exactlly, it's scary that people feel as thou it does.
@@harr77 Every kid that doesn't have family is important. There is no child more important than the other.
I don't know why people worry more about color matching than they do about making sure that kids don't end up in abusive homes. Priorities...
Was thinking the same thing!!!
Lack of education. Living in the past.
Shinique04 amen!!!
@Iron Fist Genetics mean nothing. Particularly to people who just love the human race... that is the only real race that there is. We are all human beings, and no two are alike. I have identical twin brothers, and even they have extraordinary differences. People who are adopting obviously do not care a whit about genetics, as the child or children would have none of theirs, despite what "shade" they may be! May you some day be at peace with yourself and the rest of the world. I feel sorry for you, and you will be in my prayers along with this woman and her beautiful children. You know, cultures are different, belief systems are different, even within biological familial lines. Uniqueness and diversity is what makes the world beautiful. How dull the Earth would be if everything came in only one color, one shape, one size, one... surely even you could get the picture? ~Peace!
Iron Fist
Get your own DNA tested, and you might find some surprises you never dreamed off. Lots of people are not as white as they look or believe to be.
Racism = ignorance.
We all have needs and feelings, we all are human and we all have red blood. When we are hurting, we all cry all the same. We all are God's children, and He told us to love one another. If we all had a heart full of love, there would be no wars. This actually would be a happy planet.
Having worked child protection, they called you because you were a great foster home. I always had my go to foster families where I knew the kids would be cared for, supported and loved. The fact they called you for all kids meant they trusted you. That is a badge of honor in my book!
The color of a house doesn’t make it a home, but the love inside does.
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So true
OMG THAT IS SO TRUTH...👍👍👍👍👍
tell the police
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I like this‼️
"Bring 'em on. Bring them home to me." That right there is the essence of a mother. And "If I'm doing it wrong, show me how to do it right. Adopt. Show me how to do it right," is the best, most constructive way to deal with that kind of criticism that I've ever seen. Hats off to you.
Totally agree with you. She's amazing! I'm so glad I watched this video, I had no idea foster care was free.
Seriously. That made me cry like a baby. She’s so incredible.
How do you become a foster parent
Michelle Lassiter It depends state to state and even city to city. Everywhere you need to be over 21, financially stable, and have no criminal record. (A fewww places are lenient with misdemeanors a certain number of years ago, usually 5-10, or misdemeanors as a juvenile.) There’s a lengthy application process including references and lots of interviews and checks done by people from various areas of the system.
If you’re serious about it I’d start at adoptuskids (.org) see what your state guidelines are, and go from there.
@@mlassiterrnbsn c
This woman’s a Saint. I wish more people would aspire to be like her.
No, she’s not! She is just a good human being, that’s all❗️☺️
LottaTroublemaker it’s just an expression chill🙄
zadose it’s just an expression 😐
@zadose "no human is a saint' except all the humans who were literally made saints LMAO
Yus
You're the best kind of person for adopting!! Getting kids out of orphanages and foster makes you a human angel!!
Thank you, as an asian girl who lived in foster care I wished my foster mom, who was black, adopted me because she was my only mother figure I had.
She may have also needed the finances to keep & care for you right. I hope you & she are able to settle it & be family in a even better way with understanding & forgiveness for disappointments & hurts.
Family isn't easy hope you two can be ❤ together thru the future with greater love & God's blessings in your hearts & lives.😅🎈🎊💝🎁🎈💞🌅
@@alishadennis17 I was very young when I was living in foster care, so it's been a while now. I was more referring to having a stable life as a six-year-old. And yes, I completely agree that fostering, let alone adopting two young asian kids, would be very expensive. I just wanted to share that my foster mom was the most caring and loving mother that didn't care what my brother and I looked like and didn't see us any differently than just children in need. Also thank you ❤, I haven't been able to keep in touch with her since I was so young and my family moved me across the country away from her. I hope she's doing well.
That is so beautiful to hear because every child no matter who they are deserves love and the best. At least for the time you had her she gave you that love and care. Hoping you are at peace now and have love in your life.
awww that makes me sad
Kendall Lee 🥺🥺🥺🥺
As someone who aged out of the foster care system and who’s struggling to keep my head above water, thank you for giving these kids a chance. You’re a rare and kind soul 🥰
I feel terrible for kids who grow up in the system and age out. My sister (not my biological sister of course) had been in foster care since she was a baby and never adopted. She signed herself out when she was 18 but I still consider her my sister.
I'd love to hear more of your experience. Do you stay connected to your last foster family? I don't know you but I'm proud of you. I can't imagine your experience.
@@amelialouisa8541 unfortunately it wasn't a foster family per say (me and my siblings were only placed with foster families in between transitions from one house to another). My uncles, grandma, etc. took us in and split us up, but we were technically still in the system so a DCF worker would and do check ups every now and then. It's a long story, but basically blood doesn't really mean family because my own family would threaten to send us back to the foster care system for every little thing we did, we weren't good enough kids in their eyes, they would remind us that our parents can't take care of us (which was a super sensitive subject because my dad is an abuser and my mom is physically ill but they would bring it up super casually to use against us) so they were all we had and so we had to kiss their boots and be grateful although we were treated horribly. Getting told that you're going to get returned to the foster care system every second for small things like not washing a cup, or turning on the AC on a hot day, and then eventually actually getting sent back several times did a load on my psyche and i still struggle with depression, attachment issues, and anxiety. This is a very small portion of some of the things that i had to endure. When my uncle in Arizona took me and my sister in, he was borderline psychotic and would play us against one another. He thought he was a super genius and that we weren't so bright, we never knew what would set him off because he wasn't normal and would get incredibly upset and verbally abusive over non issues. Long story short, when i turned 18, i was in his custody and he took me and my sister to a park in Scottsdale near a large slab of desert. It was in 2016. I guess he got upset over something and me, his son, and my sister were jokingly pocking fun at him because we thought it was a light joke. He got super offended and because i was so frustrated after years of dealing with abusive family members and moving around everywhere, i yelled at him during a mental breakdown. he gathered all of us in his truck and drove about two minutes to a deserted parking spot and told me to get out of his car. When i did, he sped off. He left me there for the night. I was forced to call the cops in the morning to go back to his place because that's where i lived although he didn't want me there. That night i realized how disposable i was to him and to my family in general. I still have PTSD from it and it's a sensitive subject that i cant get super into because my family aren't really understanding or empathetic so they took his side. The only reason he didn't do the same to my sister was because she was 16 so it would've been technically illegal. And now I'm trying to figure out life and how to repair everything. I still struggle with relationships and with making steps for my future. I was homeless this year. It's tough. Thank you. You seem so kind.
@@a.l.michael6240 Can't even imagine what you've been through man. Sending you love ♥️. May you find peace & blessings as you continue to grow and navigate life
@@a.l.michael6240 don't let these people poison your future. Keep fighting, you deserve happiness and love. They could not give it to you because they were to broken but that's not your problem. You don't have to carry that with you.
Shouldn’t all jobs offer maternity leave for foster moms?
Yes
EXACTLY! They are mothers as well!!!
Many small businesses can't afford it.
Lily Eichelis Every business can’t afford it.
Not for foster children, that would be like medical leave because I'm babysitting. Maternity leave if for your own child, it does matter if you gave birth or adopted but it has to be your child, not a borrowed child.
With all the names people have called you, I have a couple to add....hero and saint. You are an inspiration. In spite of all the trolls, you have friends seen and unseen.
I’m white and I was placed in a black Forster home and I absolutely loved them they were the best parents I had period.
That’s nice 😊👍
Awesome!
Good deal Zach.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you had a good experience. I hope your life has turned out great! God bless. 🙏🏼
I can totally see how a baby would be very responsive to this woman. She's warm and smiles a lot, and has big expressive eyes. Everything about her would probably feel very safe to a baby.
A good home is a good home is a good home is a good home. Period.
I remember seeing a post getting hate because a black man adopted a white child instead of a black one , shit makes me HEATED. Can't we just be happy the kid has a home?
i understand where the people are coming from but he is a person and black second people always want to decide what u have to do based on your colour
Yess. Especially When it comes to young innocent children I wish we wouldn’t think about what color their skin is. It’s setting a bad example for the kids and on top of that every child deserves a loving home no matter their ethnicity 💀
Exactly, and if it was a white dude who adopted a black child and people were hating on him, those haters would be called racist.
It's pointless cuz white people can adopted every race, but other races can't about white babies!?,
We are all Humans!
Good for you darlin’! I’m a 70 year old white woman and I apologize for all the idiots out there who have harassed you because your kids are white. We need more people like you. I respect your honesty. ☮️❤️🌻👵🏼
Amen
never apologize for other people's racist attitudes.
This should be nothing new to anyone.
Black women took care of white kids all the time on the plantation.
Shaquille Oatmeal Seriously is that what you got out of this video?
@@shaquilleoatmeal5975 please stop. just because this happened the past doesn't mean black women should be "expected" to naturally be able to care for white children. as a black women I'm telling its weird AF to keep bringing that up.
@@jessicaa9470
Who said anything about "expected"?!!?
my comment is a comment directed towards racist asshats that find this thing odd. I'm simply pointing out, this was a common thing in the past that many racist asshats might not be aware of.
Simple history lesson sweetlips.
Shaquille Oatmeal Hey....it’s a job.
This comes from a white 72 year old lady. Your children are lucky to have a smart, wonderful mom that loves and takes care of them. God bless you and YOUR family. Skin tone doesn’t make a good mom, character does!
My wife and I adopted twins boys through foster care. We got them when the boys where 2 and adopted them at 4. They are now 13. My boys are handsom young black men. I have been asked the same question. Why did you adopt black children? Its because we love them.
That's right
Because it isn't about the child's color. Its about the child's need to know that he/she is worthy of love and a family.
God bless ur heart we r ALL God children every one no matter who u or we r.
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BECAUSE WE LOVE THEM ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate what you did for those children…the two you adopted, and the others you fostered. You are an amazing woman!
The man that raised me was the best man I ever knew and he is black ... some people are so ignorant..
Right same here I had a black foster mom she was AMAZING AND EVERYTHING
As a foster care worker... WE NEED HOMES. No one has time to care about what race the resource/foster parent is and foster child is. Also, we tend to not approve resource/foster parents that have race preferences.
Jasmine Sambula, what is the first step in becoming a foster parent? Is each state different? Is it ok if a foster mom works outside of the home? I know the internet is a great resource, but there is so much information!
Stephanie Carnes you need to call the local CPS. Usually it starts with an application and classes and then home inspection. Yes, it is ok for a foster mom to work.
TRUTH! i used to work in the foster care division at an agency in my city!
I wish I could be a foster mom
Wait for real? People have race preferences?... Good God...
My first foster mother was a single black woman and she was the absolute best foster mom I had ever had. I will never forget her. She made me feel safe and loved, which I hadn’t felt much up until then.
That's amazing
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You know why Ambers??? Because you deserved to be loved...especially as a child. Unconditional, no color just a little human being. Never forget that mama...because that kind of love endures always.
Nite Fox almost cried tbh you’re so sweet
Bless you 🙏❤️🙌
People who don’t raise children want to talk trash about people raising foster children or adopting. Ugh! They need to STFU or do their part! Thank you for stepping up! 🏆
We need more people who raise souls, not colors. Love y'all!
Project KJ exactly!
But children of color are rarely adopted tf is this foolishness
Meowandfurrever children of color are adopted, especially right now. Unfortunately just for brownie points, or to pose with them as a prop on social media, because they are being tokenized being adopted into transracial families. But I can tell by your comment that you aren’t a resource parent in any state and you haven’t done your research.
@@meowandfurrever9324, NO adoption is foolishness.
I agree that's wonderful. I teach my daughters to love everyone . Children don't know hate they only know it if they are taught
dude her eyebrows are perfect
Thanks 😊
And her skin is flawless!!
becca yass!!
The first thing I noticed! then her smile :D
Agreed! SLAY🙅🏾♀️
CHILDREN ARE NOT ACCESSORIES. You can't just pick and choose based on appearance.
Thank God, because my kids would *straight* trade me in for a much better looking dad! Lol
You're absolutely right children are not accessories And yet celebrities and other (privileged) high profile individuals do this all the time I wonder if you also make a case for those people who purposely bear children for their curly hair and melanin What do you think of that ? Your socalled designer children 😋 ?
@@myrnadavis2409 A designer baby is a baby whose genetic makeup has been selected or altered, the only situation in which I would be okay with this is if it was done to remove genes for life threatening genetic diseases etc...
@@aimee4424 Yes my (designer babies) comment was about people who bear certain children because they want their child to have a tan for example And the reasons are more sinister these days with prophecy being fulfilled
@@myrnadavis2409 I know what you ment by your comment and I dont agree with making designer babies for looks, I thought I made it clear in my reply, but I wanted to highlight a situation where I believe it wouldn't be a bad thing to do (to get rid of possible life threatening illness)
Nope. Don't care about the haters, YOU are a quality Human, thank you for promoting LOVE, for being the Mother that these children need. The rest is just drama.
You kept those siblings together. You gave them a better life when you became their mother. Love doesnt know race, color, ability or anything. Love is unlimited
It’s weird how people will argue about the race of the child being adopted but won’t go out and adopt children themselves they really just want to be the person who calls somebody out
@jben jones
Tbh it's mostly because you mainly hear about race being a hot topic in america...many other countries dont discuss or go into it at such a great length like america. BUT That's not to say racism and race issues dont exist elsewhere in the world..
It’s so weird. The only reason to adopt a child that looks like you is so that you can lie to them about giving birth to them.
Oh preach. I don't have fertility issues so people tell me I'm taking kids away from people?
@@tabbycat3610 Because other countries brush things under a rug to pretend their superior.
Ignore the idiots. I do.😁😀
You adopted two children - no one should call you anything but blessed and say thank you for loving these children unconditionally.
Amen - so sick of comments made to DIVIDE US - instead of bringing us all together.
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What?
As an adopted person who is now grown i can't tell you how close this is to my heart! Thank you for sharing!
From a white mom who has 2 brown girls who I adopted. I am 100% with you on this.
You are an angel
Good for you!!!
my own biological daughter is white with straight hair and im black, her father is white so she took after his side. I would get looks too.
@E. P. did it take a lot of practice being this dumb, or are you a natural ?
@mothergoose10ify so isn't white offensive? Black, white, brown... doesn't matter, it's only words, nothing bad, nor offensive.
People care too much about OTHER PEOPLE's business. Keep it pushing, girl
Faith C EXACTLY!!!!!🙌🏽
Busybodies. The entertain themselves in other peoples bidness 😂😂 it's histerical
That’s why RUclips is so successful cause deep down we all are a little nosey lol
I'm a 62 years old white guy.
All I can say is I love you.
You are the best kind of human being.
🎉 Here's a major news flash, if you're not involved, it's not your business. As long as she's not a psychopath , APPLAUD HER.
Coming from a woman who had 12 Foster mothers: there is no races, there is only love.
Amen
beautiful !!! no discrimination but here in Nigeria in the northern part in kaduna state to be precise if you are not a Muslim they will not allow you to adopt even though it a secular state, the state controls orphanages and right from their tender age the kids are giving Muslim names, so if you are a christian or animist you will not be granted the right to adopt, your presence there will seems offensive but they ask all and sundry to donate through their bank !!! . these kids are later transferred to cities and gradually converted into street beggars(popularly known as almajiris) without future, at the end they are worse off without parental care,as they are always looking sordid, unkempt, untidy and unhygienic to say the least, better described: like refugees from a war-torn country. please always pray for such children and remain bless
@@edysilver1828 I'm so sad to hear that..😔
Finally someone gets it
1 race, the human race. It’s awful how people try to act like we in this world have several different races among humans, in the same way as cats and dogs and other animals. Sigh!
I have a medical condition that means I may never carry a child to term. It’s people like you; that help solidify my feeling that I will adopt one day. Thank you ❤️
Natasja, when you close your eyes at night and you hum softly the same lullaby your mother sung to you.... You feel your daughter in your arms. Please listen, never give up on that feeling...that is your eternal soul bond to your child. The repeated dream, that same smell that always brings you right back to wanting her in your arms....hold onto that string, that's her eternal string, bonding her to you ...from before you were even born, she was yours. Honey, you have to stop blaming yourself...because that just wasn't the path too you, but some bonds cannot be broken...unless someone let's go of the thread that bonds them. *BIG HUG* (I'm sorry if I've just given you a shock, truly I am...it is just that I am an empath, and a medium. I see things that are imprinted on your aura and hear messages from across the veil; and sometimes I cant keep my mouth to myself.)
I had very bad endiometriosis and somehow managed to have 3 kids before having to have a hysterectomy at 29. So don’t give up hope.
I was a DCFS social worker. My gawd, you are the best. You take children in need, no questions. You fight for these kids in need, no questions. You love these kids in need - and you question why others don’t. Thank you for fostering. Thank you for adopting. And thank you for making this video.
Amen! 💓
Amen to that the system is rough I was in the system my self me and my twin sister I hope to become a foster mother one day and bless other children with a living home in someone call mom in someone who will always be there for them. 😇
I love seeing a mother who saw babies in need.... I'm struggling with miscarriages and once I'm done with my schooling I will be looking into fostering as long with still trying.
Wishing and praying it all works out for you! God bless!
Ma'am, when you stated that we need to be more upset with the parents who allowed their children to be placed in foster care than with the people who do not adopt them, I could have given you two thumbs up, a standing ovation, and a high five! YES! Thank you for sharing your story. I've been hesitant about adopting/fostering children while single. Your channel is inspiring.
God bless you and your babies. You have a BEAUTIFUL family.
Ebony Greene we shouldn’t be upset about those parents either. My disabled child was placed in foster care because the school nurse acted like she knew more about my child than I did. My son had a seizure and the hospital tested him and found that the medicine in his blood was low. They used that info to take my son. They wanted me to jump through hoops to get my child back. The foster mom told me that my son had a seizure with her and was taken to the hospital. They tested him and the medicine in his blood was still low. That’s when they found out that he had a growth spurt and his medication had to be increased. The foster mom told me, not DCFS. They wanted me to jump through hoops but when I asked why do I have to when he had a growth spurt and they wrongfully took him, that woman became angry that I knew that info. So I told her that I was getting them out of my life by giving him to his dad. That bitch had the nerve to say “he has a father?”.
For the parents whom do not care what happens to their children I fully agree with your comment.. And Im not commenting back to be hateful or start anything.. Just want to let people know that a lot of children taken by CPS is on false claims and they go for fostering bc of the money.. Not every child is forgotten by their families and no matter how hard they fight for their return they get no where bc CPS wants to violate every right you have, make up more lies, go upon the only things you have troubles with in court but not your accomplishments not that you NEVER hurt or abandoned your children and they make a crap ton of money and funding for the children they take.
(Not saying all foster parents or CPS workers are bad or not passionate.. But CPS has been wildin out taking kids for no reasons it is facts its everywhere they have also been involved in sex/child trafficking and kids being adopted to abusive homes when they was never in one to begin with.. I respect this lady making this video fully she seems like a good honest loving lady but thats not the experience all parents and children get)
@@diannwhitaker6 I really appreciate your response. Honestly, I thought about my comment a few moments after I typed it, and I thought I deleted it! I tried to rescind it for the very reason you described. There are many parents for whom the system has not been just or fair, and their children were stripped from them without cause. For those parents, I can't imagine the frustration and anguish. My comment was actually misplaced frustration. I was not so much frustrated with parents as much as I was frustrated with those who are unwilling to adopt but are readily willing to criticize interracial adoptions, such as the people she referenced in her video. I agree with you in that some parents do fight but the system is not always fair and is filled with people who make assumptions. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@diannwhitaker6 dam. So sorry that happened to you and your child..
@@ebonygreene6778 yes I totally agree with your comment as well. Its sad people are making a big deal about the skin tones of the foster parents and children. As long as they are getting everything they need and are truly happy in what ever home they are in then that is what matters.
Im against cps and foster parents who want to x out the real.parents for no reasons or bullcrap that has nothing to do with why they want to separate a family. Kids want their mom regardless no one could ever change that. ❤
i'm a stranger that doesn't care either. Bless you for taking care of children in need.
As a former foster kid, I love seeing people like this. People full of love, who just want the best for kids. Period.
Ditto, and also as the white mom of Black daughters - paying it forward for the kids like us 🥰
would expect nothing less of a person of such culture like yourself
@@jboy11123 What exactly does that mean?
We need more people like her in the foster system. My best friend grew up in the system and he is permanently scarred by it. He's 42 and still struggles due to what happened to him. I know it's true for many other people too.
God bless you sister💜🙏. As a fifty year old woman who never had kids, it hurts my heart that I never adopted. I have childhood issues that scared me off from being a parent. You’re doing God’s work! Nothing but love for you and your babies🙂
You can still foster children!
A kid is a kid. If they need parents and a home... color shouldn't matter. You did the right thing.
AMEN.
@Imin Hiscare
uh what?
The only name I can come up with is Chtistian.
I adopted a Chinese girl. She doesn’t look like me. She is now almost 17. Smart, gorgeous. Being a mom was my goal. Not race or other. But as a single mom, my choices were limited. I didn’t care. Bravo to you. Being a mom is awesome, though tough. You have 2 Lucky kids to have a mom like you.
Elisabeth de zagon lucky daughter to have a mommy like you! God bless you and your daughter (from another girl who was adopted)! Best wishes to you both!!
Heal-Thee hi. I had to travel to China to pick her up. I wanted to adopt from Belgium but as a sigle mom, I was bottom of the pile, so it could have taken 5 years plus... so China was fastest! I went back to China in 2009 to volunteer teach English (I have a degree in English Literature) and took her with me. Tough for her at 5 1/2 years old, I personally loved it.
Heal-Thee FIRSTLY, she did foster black kids, but their birth parents took them away, one after 24hrs and the other after 13 months or so. The foster system asked her to take a little girl, who is now her daughter, as she needed a place immediately. She didn’t ask what color or anything, just a baby needed a safe, caring place to stay. And that’s how it happened. So no criticism on her part. She probably lives there cuz she found a job nearby. Who cares if it’s a white neighborhood. Have you adopted or fostered? SECONDLY, I've been living in Belgium since 1993, after having lived 25 years in the US, in Italy as a teen and in Belgium from 11-13. I was born in Belgium, but my parents emigrated to North America... so I am 100% European, and was born a political refugee due to my father being one, from Hungary who fled dire conditions in 1948. He was also in foster homes. I gave up my US citizenship cuz I couldn’t deal with the current US politics and double taxation. And being the bottom of the pile as I'm single, in Belgium it would have taken me too many years and I was 42 when I started the process. I would have been 47 by the time I could have adopted here. I didn’t want to foster because often they do go back and I didn’t want to tear a child's heart or mine! Separation in a young child leaves real brain synapse scars. Trust me I know now from experience with my daughter. So please don’t judge before you have the facts. I admire her for loving these kids. And so you know, many kids who are adoptable in Belgium come from prostitutes, immigrants, etc, and of course some white abusive or neglected background, so you get what you get from an ethnic stand point. Could’ve been African, Eastern European, white Belgian or whatever mix... But it was too long a wait to do it locally, thus it was China for me. I could have done South Africa or Madagascar, but they were having issues at the time, so it wasn’t sure. Thus China was my best option. Be kind.
Hopefully you raised her to know her Chinese culture and she was around people who looked like her.
@DezaRay24. We had yearly reunions with the adoptee group ever since they were here. Else, she had some Asian friends growing up and at one point she took Chinese lessons. Else, no, she wanted nothing to do with her birth culture. She was Belgian and that’s it. She just graduated from High school, is very smart and will start uni in Sept 2022. Covid has been hard on her mentally and she needs a break. She’s an incredible young woman and will do well in life. That is what’s most important. She says one day she’ll do back to China, but with a friend. When she’s ready. In the mean time, we found a full bio sister (in US)v, but her sister wants nothing to do with her China family, so they have not met or communicated. I hope one day.
My mom was a foster parent to a little black boy. They never found him a permanent home but they wouldn't let my mama adopt him. Back then they always waited for a black family for black children or a white family for white children. That's ok. He was still with my mama until he was grown. He is our brother. My mama is his mama. We aren't siblings by law. We are siblings by heart. That's the best kind. The tightest kind.
I said I guarantee you he sought out his race and identified with them. You could never understand what he faced as a black male. Only another black male could.
M I give it a rest mate please just stop, this is someone’s family talking about her love for her brother, and you are making something political out of it. She is probably aware of the challenges her brother has.
@@MI-vn4tp what? She Is talking about her love for her brother she obviously know she can't understand his struggles but she IS HIS FAMILY don't bring race into family like this!
AussieAussie 83 Black people can never give it a rest. She’s not his sister. And she could never know what its like for him as a black man. I know what my brothers went through and understand them. Stop playing. Y’all still love y’all maters and oppressors. What side do you think these white people will fight on in the coming civil war in the very near future?
AussieAussie 83 I was appointed to the Foster Care Review Board by the Governor of my State. Don’t believe everything you read. Children in mixed families always look for their real families and their people. I can’t recall any that didn’t even if the foster parents were nice to them. Y’all make me sick with the love y’all have for white people. Black men and women are arming themselves to fight these people in several states and it’s ok for you to get with them. Don’t talk to me. God said every race is as spittle to him except the black race who are Israel. Not all black people which are Hamites. You’re probably a Hamite they love white people.
I’m not “kid people” but I adore how you speak about caring for these children. You are a true hero for these children. I have so much respect for you.
We are not our skin. We are not our hair. We are not the clothes we wear or the cars we drive.
It shouldn't be so hard for people to realize that.
I agree :)
@Bunker Sieben Way to take a positive message and ruin it.
@@clairebingham8325 Bunker Sieben fails to look at the actual statistics to show the complete opposite, and wants to only exist in a state of perpetual victimhood.
@Bunker Sieben where does it happen?
in the west where they have the best living conditions?
Every minority is discriminated against, even whites in societies where they are the minority
@Germania Kuoni It's not a competition sis, you're doing the same thing. Every race has people who do horrible things, let's not make this about white vs. black.
So... many... racists. Jesus. Kids are kids. Don't classify them by their race. They are CHILDREN first.
Preach, Simon.🙏
Kedita mae Bingle Please do not group everyone that supports BLM into one box...
You cannot be racist to a white person.
Amen!
@Louise Walls True but it is racist to make comments or judge a black woman with white children. Likewise if it were a white woman with black adoptive children. They all need homes and someone shouldn’t be prevented from going to a suitable home, if the race of parent and child are different. It’s literally meaningless.
I adopted my daughter at 6 months old she’s now 32 married and have her own wonderful beautiful family!❤️
I’m almost in tears. You’re a beautiful mom and your children Elizabeth and Eddie are so lucky to have a beautiful mommy like you. Hugs ❤️
You kept siblings together and you created a family for everyone. I have respect for people who look at things and do the right thing.
Thank you so much
I just want to say I have the highest respect for you I was raised by my biological white mother and white father and I am white and our home was not happy and we were all white doesn't matter what color you are or what color they say you are it matters where there's love and safety. Thank you for being one of the beautiful people that see with your heart and not with your eyes or with the lessons of the old.Thank you!!!!!!! Just a side note if you haven't heard the song imagine by Pentatonix you need to check it out. 💖💖🤗🤗🤗
I completely agree my respect to those who are willing to step up regardless of their color to help children regardless of their color. 💚
“I adopted these kids because they needed me” Amen!!!
Amen 🙏🏻💙
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That’s all anyone needs to know!
As a former foster kid - The world needs hundreds more of you. Drive on and love your babies.
Very true
Im a white woman. You adopted kids. Children of God. Youre a mother and you seem like a damn good one to me. Praying you and your family have the best life ❤
Love is love no matter the color. A child doesn’t see color, they FEEL love.
RIGHT ON
PERIOD
My husband was in foster care and was raised by two amazing foster parents who fostered over 100 kids over the years. They didn’t care what color you were, they just wanted to help. We want to follow in their footsteps. Thank you for making this video, people need to hear this.
Are you fostering at the moment?
Wait they had over 100 kids
@@ivy3001 yes, they won awards for their work. My husband was lucky because he got to stay in their one home his entire time in foster care. He saw many kids come and go but there were a few permanent kids in the home that he grew up with. They truly were amazing people. I was fortunate enough to be able to get to know his foster Dad before he passed, I have to say I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing father in law. I felt blessed to have known him.
Children need loving parents. And that’s it.
L L and that’s on period 🙏
Children are children and good mum is a good mum, you love them and they love you back, that is all that matters, great job
@@veramensah3228 There are disproportionately more Black children in foster care. Thats why we ask why a Black woman would take White kids and leave the many Black children behind. White children are much more likely to get adopted than Black children.
Exacty my husband was adopted and he always said thanks to his adopted parents because who knows what happens to him.my respect woman you have a big heart.
I LOVE your explanation and passion! Imagine what a lovely place this world would be with more people of your moral character. These kids were so lucky to find a mom who is so passionate to be their mother.
Why is SHE being questioned?! I'm glad she followed her heart.
Saddly many people are stuck mentally and or 🐑
LOL, "when you are a foster parent you are taking care of a living breathing child who needs care; not are they light skinned, 3c 4c haha!!!" That's right Thank God for people like you!
3c 4c?
@@MeanLaQueefa it’s hair curl types. People go by their hair type to know what products to use, etc. for hair care.
When my wife and I were in our early 20s we were going through a bad time and our kids were taken away from us. They were put in a foster home, a Hispanic family that still today my kids speak lovingly about. Those foster parents loved my kids when we couldn't and I will always be grateful to them for that. We did get help and got into recovery and got our kids back and have been married 51 years now. People like that are very special people, I would go as far to say angels in human form. God bless you - I just wish there were more people like you.
Im just now seeing this. This white Tx grandma is so proud of you and what you do. Thank you for your caring heart.
My mom is an amazing mother however, I was in the foster care system for a little while. I didn't care what my foster parent looked like. I just wanted to be accepted and loved by whoever took me in. Thank you for being an amazing foster mom. We need more people like you!
yes!
Talk to me...i wanna fost adopt an older teen soon. But don't wanna freak him out. Teens are the best age to me. They are children in big bodies lol
ASIAN, WHITE, BLACK WHATEVER...IF A CHILD REACHES OUT FOR YOU YOUR HEART MELTS!
And that's a fact.
Crying my eyes out watching this. I spent time in foster care as a kid. Thank you for your heart, thank you for sacrificing yourself for others, thank you for being you. You are an angel walking this earth. God bless you ❤️
Heyyy Gramma Christina.. I see you in these RUclips streets girl. 😍
Christina! I recently found your channel..Love and respect to you!!...
Amen
Christina! I love you and your channel. Ive been in a rough place and have been binge watching casualty Christina. I love you so much! It's great to see you here.
God /Jesus loves You 💛
You’re so full of charisma! Thank you for being a foster parent
I lost my only son to brain cancer almost two years ago and ever since the thought of having more children just breaks my heart. So I’ve been seriously considering possibly adopting a child. The world is so crazy right now besides from losing my child I can’t really imagine bringing another person into this world, but there are so many babies already here that need love.
I wish you a beautiful journey into the love you got in your 💖 and be in peace with your feelings, your memories and your wishes , they are all beautiful as YOU are Kathleen Young 🙋🌈🌱🌸
best wishes to you 💛
I am so sorry for your loss . I will keep you and your family in my prayers, from Mississippi!
So very sorry for your loss, that is devastating. What an honor to your sons memory to give love to kids who need it, that is beautiful.
Thank you everyone for your kind replies they mean so much ❤️❤️
I'm white and I am sure as hell not going to say ANYTHING negative about you!!!! The world needs a lot more people like you!!!♡♡♡
Absolutely!!
I hope none of those who are running their mouths are allowed to adopt children.
@ce collie SAME TO ME HERE I THINK SO
Agreed to all comments, who would question her decision to adopt her children, a mother knows when she meets her child, however that child comes into the world, some we grow in our hearts others in our bodies but the love is all the same it’s not different, just saying xx
God bless your family and all the love in your house
You´re a real mom. Your kids can be so proud of you. Thank you for this video.
I see a beautiful Black woman, who has adopted two children and is giving them love and security, in a safe loving family!! Thank you! I've never been in a position to foster children, and I'm very glad people like you, with so much love, have opened your heart and home to your two beautiful children. Love is Love!
I’m 33 and I was a foster child. I would’ve done anything to have had a foster mother like you. God bless you
We are a white couple who adopted mixed twins. I was actually surprised at how mean people (white and black) can be.
My children are not mixed in the traditional thought way. My dad's family was from Isreal and my mom's from Germany. My husband I guess you would call him a mut. So our children got the good points from all sides. My daughter (olive, freckled, crayon red hair, dark brown/black eyes and extremely curly hair) gets frustrated because they tell her all the time that either her mom or dad isn't her "real" parent. My son is translucent blonde hair blue eyes and never tans. They both look like our mini me's if we are alone with them.
It's ridiculous ANYBODY should be mean. There's babies and children who need others too love them. What difference does it make??
Angers me to no end
All kids are a blessing I don't have any of my own and would adopt in a heartbeat
Wow. That saddens and disappoints me. What do they say?
I'm mixed I never experienced this myself but I have seen Black people saying she should have adopted a Black kid. At least when you are mixed you got both races and two races in you lol To me it does not matter but us mixed kids are both half and half. half White and half Black so lol
Ma'am I love you already!! I just clicked on this video! I can tell you love your children.....even if they are only with you for a short while. Children only deserve our love and affection. Thank you for loving all of your children that passed through your home.
I feel exactly the same as you. I’m white and adopted a black child. I got lots of nasty comments (like you) from other white people. My son was born addicted to crack. I get him at 8 days old, 5 lbs. I adopted him when he was a year old. I love him dearly. He’s 30 now!
Jesus bless you! 🧎🏻♀️
That’s so sad. God bless you ❤️
Is he ok now?
God bless you!
GOD bless you dear.....a child is a child, if God had created to be white skin or black skin... that's what God wants and it doesn't mean it was different God that created them. It just that some people their souls re filled with hates..... it's just like a murderer who thinks his victims ain't worthy to live or deserves to live ,only but himself
What a beautiful young woman, inside and out.
The world needs more people like this.
The only thing that bothers me about this lady is that fact that she is beautiful inside and out but she wrote on her body with ink. God made her beautiful and he may have given her a birth mark but she got a tattoo. She evidently thought she could improve what God has made. There is nothing more beautiful than that clear dark skin. The tattoo interrupts. That is a small thing to point out but because of the person she is, the tattoo just takes away 5% of what she is, maybe less. I would love to see a woman like her at about 60 yrs of age. Just gorgeous.
@@thomasword5762 I'm sorry, what gives you the right to decide what she should and should not do with HER body.
I'm not a fan of tattoos but I absolutely defend the right of anyone to get them if they wish.
Neither you or I nor I have any say in the matter.
If you believe in god you would know that he gave us the freedom to live our lives as we see fit. We were given a choice to believe or not, to follow his teachings or not.
I personally do not believe in an all powerful mythical being that so many do.
@@Stambo59 I don't knock her right to do anything. It was my personal opinion. Since I expressed my opinion publicly, you say I have no right to think that. I don't like tattoos but I do like skin lotions, body soaps that smell good, wrinkle removing ointments, and things that make skin smooth. I would not dare hold someone back because they do this and I would not prejudge. I do believe that you will know a person by their fruits. I think I have already said that I love this woman's heart. I will not be told by anyone as to what I should like or not like. You may not like a person because they don't have a lot of money. I will judge you in my mind but I won't stand in your way of thinking but I might say that money isn't everything when it comes to the person themselves.
@@thomasword5762 I quote "God made her beautiful and he may have given her a birth mark but she got a tattoo. She evidently thought she could improve what God has made."
Is this not a attempt to impose your beliefs on her?
@Elli-Anhna Sorry it's not religion, I just like beautiful women. For that, I may be called gross. To me it's like having a fine luxury car and someone putting a big boom box inside, fat chrome wheels, and painting a big stripe down the side. I just want to read or enjoy art while I'm making love to a great piece of art. It's the same about a luxury car. Stop jumping to conclusions, she's a beautiful woman and she has a great personality, it's just the striping I don't like.
I never saw race as an issue.. I just saw a mom loving her children.. it’s so sad that some people are bothered. You are so good bc I wouldn’t explain nothing.. 😑
Thank you so much
Np! I get it I live in CT and I’m a pre k Teacher. In the past we served Foster families in our programs. our concern was supporting the children’s and families not their race if they didn’t “match”. Sometimes I get asked if my own children are mixed bc they have fine curly hair and my answer is no we are regular black! 😂😂 As if we can’t have nice hair.. smh it’s makes me so upset. But you are doing a good job raising your children.keep up the good work.
It’s not about race it’s about her Lineage. For whatever reason people in the comments don’t want to discuss it..
Melody Empress yea. Nobody cares about their “lineage” period.
Same she’s a 🔥 mom.. a better mom than most in “2 parent households”.
Thank you so much for helping kids who needed you, who didn’t have anywhere to go.
It’s amazing when innocent children and babies are in need, people are wrapped up in skin color.
I think whenever I see parents who adopted any child I am just emotionally overwhelmed because I am happy a child now has a home. Those kids are just happy you are their mom.
Amen!
I agree with you . It's good to see a child getting a forever home
You just seem like a mama. Mamas don’t care what they’re babies look like. Mamas love their babies no matter what. You’re a good mama.
I cried when she said "you're here to take care of a living breathing child that needs help". Everytime I come across cases of child abuse I feel so bad for not having done anything. I want to help kids one day. I can't wait to graduate, get a job, become successful and then take care of these babies. They need us. It doesn't matter what they look like. 🇿🇦❤️🌍
Well sure. It's nice to say that when the children being taken care of are white. Wonder if you'd say the same thing if it were black kids getting the sort of attention kids needed more from their own community
@@Scoring57 well do something til then stop whining BYEEE YALL BITCH AND WHINE BUT ARE YALL DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT NO
@Alice Rodríguez actually black kids is the last ones look up stats.
I love your spirit. God bless you for having a good heart. I was a foster/adopted parent and it didn’t matter to me the race of the child, we do it for the children.
I’m a white as snow mother of a dark, Mexican-decent daughter. I just wanted to be a mother. She needed a mother. Love should be colorblind. I adopted through DCBS when she was three years old. We got her at four months old. When they called to offer her to us, they asked us about race. My reply was, “Is she breathing? We’ll take her.” I’m so glad your kids have a true Mom.
Maybe if everyone adopted a child of a different race we could stamp out this ridiculous racism.
@Nim Boo You sound like those people who want to keep their blood "pure". Let me guess. You don't like mixed marriages 🤨
Nim Boo there is only one race, the human race.
I’m sad... this lady out here educating and changing the world and all I can focus on is how fire her eyebrows are!
Aye... Ikr... And her skin
This is why you really shouldn't read comments while you're watching.
What is wrong with you.What have you done lately.
That
Regi Sligh I thought the same thing
You're a dear soul. I'm sorry that you've been called names. The children are lucky to have you.
I'm glad someone is giving children a home that need one.
I have a few names to call you: HERO; MOMMY; SELFLESS; LOVING; CARING; ; GIVING; HAPPY
Thank you very much for what you do. All children need love.
No idea why this video was recommended for me, but you're an angel for taking care of kids that need you.
I'm 'minority' (Hispanic) and I was raised by a white couple who, frankly saved my life by adopting me. So I applaud u for adopting period! Loved how you expressed yourself and your views, I definitely agree with you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story!
Hispanic( minority ) wow
sassysyl always man people get butt hurt over the most ridiculous stuff. Lol.
sassysyl always whatchu hurting about sis😂