In a heartwarming story that's sure to bring a smile to your face, meet Peter Mutabazi, an incredible single dad who has opened his heart and home to an astonishing 36 foster children. And that's not all, he's just expanded his loving family by welcoming two more children into his embrace! After officially adopting 17-year-old Anthony Mutabazi in 2019, Peter recently opened his doors to 8-year-old Isabella and 7-year-old Luke. "It’s absolutely a joy," Peter shares. "I can be their forever home."

Peter isn't just an ordinary dad; he's a true inspiration. Through his Instagram account, @fosterdadflipper, he shares his journey as a foster dad, spreading the message that families don't need to share the same skin color. He hopes to inspire other men to step up and be loving fathers just like him.

But Peter's mission goes beyond just providing a loving home for these children. He's also deeply committed to reuniting foster children with their biological parents whenever possible. "I am a foster parent that will always, always fight for the bio parent to have their kids back," he passionately states. And if they can't return to their biological families, Peter reassures them that his home is theirs forever.

Let's take a trip back to May 2020 when Brenlynn, a 5-year-old girl, and Koleman, a 4-year-old boy, arrived at Peter's home in North Carolina. Initially meant to stay for just four months due to their parents' struggles with drugs, their stay extended as their biological parents became distant, eventually leading to the termination of their parental rights in April 2023.

For Peter, this was a bittersweet moment. "That’s when I knew that now, I can finally be their dad," he reflects. But the pain of loss was real for the children. "I cried all day," Peter admits. "The kids literally have a parent they dreamt could come back for them. But they’ve just given up. It’s a loss. I felt the loss for them."

However, Peter's dedication shines through as he reassures them of their permanent place in his heart and home. Describing his newly adopted son, Luke, as "kind and sweet" with a passion for drawing, and Isabella as a lively girl who dreams of becoming a veterinarian, Peter paints a picture of love and warmth in his home.

Peter's Instagram gives us a glimpse into his world, where he protects the identities of his foster kids and emphasizes their privacy. And amidst it all, he continues to welcome more children into his home, including "Bella", a 2-year-old, and two refugee siblings from Senegal.

For Peter, it's all about providing a loving, stable home for children, regardless of their skin color. "They’re white, I’m Black, but somehow we can still provide that normalcy and what every child needs: A family," he says. With a book titled “Now I Am Known” and a charity founded in his name, Peter's dedication to foster children knows no bounds. And his hope for the future is simple: to foster and adopt even more children. "There’s so many kids that need a home," he says. "If I can help two more, I’ll be more than happy."

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(via Instagram Peter Mutabazi)