Anthony Beat the Statistics: The Truth About Foster Care Youth Graduation Rates
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Watch as we celebrate Anthony's incredible journey as he beats the odds and graduates high school today. Despite facing challenges, he persevered and achieved this significant milestone. Join us in congratulating Anthony on this remarkable achievement and get inspired by his determination and hard work. Don't miss this heartwarming graduation story!
You should be very proud of yourself Anthony!! Your CZcams family is!! 🏆
Sooooooooo proud 😊
Maybe Anthony is encouraged to be successful in school because of his Dad’s (Peter’s) example.
If I remember correctly from reading his book “Now I Am Known”, Peter had run away from an extremely abusive father and lived as a street-child in a big city. He started school as a teenager when a kind successful family offered him a chance to escape the homelessness of life on the streets, and offered him an opportunity to attend school. From that point on, with the kindness of this family that “rescued” him as a teen from his homeless life, Peter successfully advanced in his education.
If I remember correctly, he accomplished getting 2 college degrees, “two 4 year degrees” (Bachelor? Degrees) and spent the next 18 or 20 years employed by Children’s Advocacy Organizations helping needy children, in many countries around the world.
Now as a Foster Dad and Father of 3 adopted children who were initially Foster children in his care, he is changing lives, nurturing them, “pointing” them toward success. They are following Peter’s example.
Now HOORAY for
Excellent Anthony!
He is a 2024 High School Graduate. 👏🏼APPLAUSE👏🏼
Thanks for this great acknowledgment and the history. So inspiring!!
Yaaah Anthony ❤❤former foster youth on my 3rd college degree. Yes we can beat the odds!!!!
Three degrees is spectacular for anyone, but to manage defy odds that were totally outside of your control (eg as former foster youth) is so special. Massive congratulations!! 🎉🎉
Wishing you every success with your latest degree. I hope it leads you to a career that fulfils your very obvious potential and delivers the best life possible. You've clearly worked incredibly hard - you deserve the best life has to offer.
Sent with love from the UK 💖🇬🇧
@t-and-p Thankyou so much!!!
Congratulations
Way to go Deborah!!!❤
Anthony has acquired a lot of the same great characteristics of Peter. He is sweet, thoughtful, caring but also funny and quirky on his own. What a precious and handsome young man, congrats Anthony❤
Your Bond With Anthony is the Relationship every parent wishes to have with their children..
BEST FRIEND 4-Life!
Anthony is what you call an 'Old Soul'. His emotional and spiritual maturity is a bit beyond his years, even though he might not be quite cognizant of his spiritual side yet. And I am not necessarily referring to religion here. But this kid has both feet solidly planted on the ground. Yes, he will make mistakes like the rest of us. But he is mature for his age. He's solid. And he appreciates his Dad so very much. Of course, all of Peter's children do. But there's something about Mr. ANTHONY. Good things are waiting for him if he stays focused. ❤❤
I agree. I felt the same way when he said that, after he met Peter, he knew he was going to be his "forever dad" - even though Peter himself wasn't sure at that point. I think you're right - Anthony has an old soul that just knows how things are supposed to be.
It's lovely to witness, isn't it? I have high hopes for his future - I think he has the potential to go far and do incredible things 💖
Peter's tears of joy brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations Anthony!
Sometimes I wish youd found someone to marry and have had a bunch of kids.. BUT God knows best.. He worked in the mess to creat you.. a savior to young children and a father to many. Every time I hear the kids say "daddy" I smile. Someday it will be gramps.
Congratulations to all of you.
Anthony, here’s to a bigger brighter future!
Here! Here!! 🍾🥂
Or someone who would share all of it.
He's perfect the way he is!
It's funny how most people that say this is when its a single male raising children but when its a female everyone is cautious about men being in the household, I'm glad he doesn't just meet anybody and bring them into his home with his kids, its good to be cautious of females too, so it's no rush, that may come in the future, only time will tell.
Anthony - You have surpassed sooo many statistical odds in your very short life. Keep breaking the mold, surpassing statistical expectatations, and being a part of making new statistics.
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL!
Anthony has been given the gift of a great father. You gave him a future. But statistically the odds of his success were not good, God stepped in and sent him to your home. He is also setting an example for his younger siblings. I absolutely love hearing them call you Daddy.
Unbelievable - that sweet 11 year old has certainly grown up. Congratulations Anthony 🎉. You’re awesome!!!
Wow, 3-5 percent of foster kids graduate high school. That is such a super sad statistic! Way to go you Anthony !
Wow, I knew there were very high school dropout rates but I had no idea it was as bad as that. I'm hoping it's not as extreme where I live.
I don't think it's accurate. There's so little tracking for many kids who age out (I aged out at 18 but didn't graduate high school until 19 and had no follow-up at all), and so many of these studies focus on the stats they want so they can get more funding. What's sad is that foster youth in the system hear these stats and believe life is hopeless for them. That's the reason I would like to see these types of stats corrected but it doesn't help funding if positive outcomes are shown.
Anthony is SUPER cool and deserves the BEST!!!!! 🎓🧑🎓2024
Yeah, really likeable and level-headed!
A heart-touching miracle story! It can be done! Anthony and his father Peter are PIONEERS!
Congratulations. 🎉 So happy for Anthony. My autistic daughter is a 2024 graduate. I know how you feel. She's my first born. So this year has been bitter sweet. ❤
I know the feeling!!
CONGRATULATIONS
Anthony👏🎉👍🧑🎓🍹
Your SMILE says it ALL... You're a Smart and Wonderful Guy❣️
Anthony, Congratulations!
Peter, I cried watching this. Memories flooding me. I have 2 sons. Both graduates. My youngest was diagnosed with terminal cancer at 14 yrs old. His life changed. He was not supposed to graduate or live. He beat the odds. Graduated on time, with his class, still on Chemo. We watched a strong young man over come alot. My sons are 34 & 36 yrs old now!!! Proud momma!
Congratulations Anthony and Peter you did well. Proud moment.🎉
Congratulations Son and Dad you are what life is about. Dad’s previous life actually was the foundation for the success that you are achieving and Dad has a beautiful soul!!
Congratulations,Anthony! Congratulations, Peter! High school graduation is an important milestone in your son's life! So glad you two decided to become a family! Anthony is a wonderful son with a wonderful dad! College is next and Anthony will still need his dad's encouragement and support.
I pray that you eventually, no rush, find the right precious lady that will help you in your ministry to the kids. That she will have the same heart for helping the children. You deserve to have a wonderful lady right beside you❤
Congratulations, Anthony we are so proud of you, your Internet aunties 🙌🙌👏👏🩷🩷👨🏼🎓🏆🏆
Oh my gosh, congratulations class of 2024 - what a BLESSING DAY for Anthony.
PeaceAndLove
Lori
CONGRATULATIONS Anthony!!! Someone pass me the tissues I am tearing up. As someone who has watched your channel from the beginning I feel so much pride and love for all of you. Anthony is such a great kid with an amazing future ahead of him. What an awesome moment for your beautiful family!!!! I just watched my grandson do the same thing two weeks ago.
Congratulations Anthony, on your graduation from High School. A stepping stone to more success. I wish you all the best.
Congratulations Anthony !
Thanks to God and your Dad.
Graduation, prom , baby showers and weddings are the celebrations that give you goosebumps. I’m so proud of Anthony. God has allowed you to adopt kids and pour love and belief into them. Anthony is truly your son.
Congratulations Anthony!!! I am so proud of you!!😊❤❤❤🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Luke is adorable!
Congratulations, Anthony we are so proud of you, your Internet aunties 🙌🙌👏👏🩷🩷
Congratulations Anthony be proud of your self your Dad is very proud of you you are going to achieve a lot God bless you and your family so proud 👏 ❤🎉😊love from Pennsylvania
Congratulations Anthony! God has chosen you & knew you’d pass life’s test. Keep going you’re AMAZING!😃💖
Congrats to Anthony-- but also to Peter for giving him such a loving (and fun!) home and family!! Y'all are all so inspiring.❤
So Proud of you another young Anthony ! My second oldest son Anthony graduated his 2 younger brothers didn’t. Life is never fair even in a 2 parent home. Your such a wonderful young man, I’m just as Proud of you as my own. I’ve also been reminded I need to show up for my old foster kids, whom I still love. WTG young man.
We are all so proud of you Anthony. Congratulations 👏🏾 🎊 🎉
Congrats to Anthony and dad. Just waiit until his college graduation 🎓. My sister was the louder than my mom at my highschool graduation, she even cheered for my friend.
Way to go, Anthony! Moving on to bigger and better things! Congratulations! 🎉 👏🏽
Peter,you are a good father. That's why youre son graduated.
🎊 Congratulations young man❤
Congrats Anthony ! What a wonderful accomplishment!
Congratulations to Anthony and Mutabazi family. Love and prayers from Uganda.
Peter - Youve guided 2 through high school graduation. Youve got a few more youngers in the house and on the way. Not to discount what the kids have done, you are helping to change the numbers and the success of "your" kids be they fully adopted or not.
Congratulations Anthony! I can’t tell you how much your family has helped me as a foster grandparent. Thank you!
I got to watch his graduation on CZcams as they do live streams for all of the graduations in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school district and I’m so happy and proud of Anthony that he could make it this far and for also being one of the first alumni from his school ❤ for those of u wondering, the school he graduated from opened in 2022 and didn’t get their first graduating class until this year ❤ And ofc congrats to Peter and the family
Congratulations 🎉😊
Congratulations 🎊 👏
Well now Anthony gets a dose of the real world LOL. One of my younger cousins just graduated on the 1st of June, sadly due to a bunch of conflicting information I didn't get to go to his graduation :(. He has struggled for pretty much his whole life, practically raised by my aunt and uncle rather than his parents as they can't seem to grow up....he managed to make it through school, and graduate with a scholarship to a school 1/2 way across the country :(. But, sometimes that's what it takes to make a young man/s dreams a reality....they gotta leave home to make their dreams....he will be playing college football, and studying to be a dentist....but he specified he only wants to be a pediatric dentist.....he loves kids, loves helping kids, he's brought home so many classmates over the years and helped them, not just with school but when they've got problems at home, he's there, he knows how it is to not be wanted, not be loved, so he's the opposite of how his parents treated him. I love him to death....I got 1 more cousin that graduates next year....course what I guess they'd be cousins once removed or something of that nature.....regardless I love them just the same....given their struggles over the years, if the youngest graduates next year, it'll be awesome. The one that just graduated, got to go to Mexico for their senior trip....must be nice LOL, all we got when I graduated was well nothing, graduation was over, that was it. So...now that he's back home he says "Ugg, I gotta get back to that real world and adulting now" HAHA>>>>>yeah you do buddy, get used to it LOL.
Hey I've done similar with the binder clips to hold up my pants, broke the buckle on my belt at work one day, used a couple binder clips to hold the belt together the rest of my 8 hour shift....do what works. I don't have kids, but I mentor some occasionally, its amazing what you can get creative with sometimes LOL. So much fun having them around though, I usually get the kids who nobody wants to work with because they're difficult....2 of which are well soon to be 9 years old, both autistic....you know, for being autistic they're pretty dang smart, and all they want to do is help, when they're with me they want to help me rather than work on their school work LOL. So its a trade off, I get them to work on their school work for about 1/2 the time they're with me, the other half they get to help with whatever project I'm working on at home.....what they don't realize is they're not just helping they're learning things that they will use later on in life, measuring, leveling, you name it they get to help with it and they love it, gets them outside, gets them thinking, and although sometimes their lower levels of speech get in their way, they don't let it stop them, and they love it....they love the one on one time and what's interesting is the typical autistic characteristics kind of go away when they are hands on into helping with something, its like a whole different child sometimes.
Peter you are doing awesome with those kids.
Great Dads produce Great Sons. Congrats to you both!!
Well said! ❤
That is a massive amount of senior pupils. The school must be huge
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Congrats to Anthony. He really is doing well .Most my adopted friends didn’t make it.
Now I finally know the name of the young man who is in some of the videos- jacob.
Congratulations, Anthony. You beat the odds, but you are very special in that you're funny and you're very smart. You're going to do great things. Remember doing great things doesn't mean to be world famous necessarily, It means to live a good life, live clean, give to others and love fiercely, and live for God - those are great things.
Love from Canada❤
Yayyyyy!!! Keep learning!!!!!!
Congratulations Anthony! Go out onto the world and make a difference - like your lovely dad. Love from London x
Anthony you did it. 🎉🎉
Congratulations Anthony!!! You have persevered and all your hard work paid off. Carry that with you as you move forth with your life, and continue to succeed!
Congratulations Anthony from kenya i hope one day you can all visit africa and my country kenya it neighbours Uganda
Congratulations Anthony! I feel your dad's overwhelming pride. You are a loving son and brother, respectul, bright and determined. I wish you success in all your endeavors.
Oh my gosh! Happy tears and lots of smiles. You are the very, very best! And your kids all know it. Blessed and blessings!!!
Congratulations Anthony on your HS graduation!!! 🎉🎈🎉🎈
Congrats Anthony!
Anthony, you are an absolute BLESSING!!! Your dad is so so do proud of you, thank you for being who you are, always respectful (especially to your dad), helpful kind and patient. Congratulations on your graduation my boy! I am proud of you and always routing for you. You are destined for greatness.
Sending the entire family love and prayers from South Africa 🇿🇦
Not sure what you say in Uganda but in Kenya they say “ Hongera”🎉🎉🎉 Anthony. You re in the same great class of 2024 as my son!
"Kulika" in L
uganda
Congrats, Anthony!!! So proud of you. 🥳👏🏾🎊🎉I can’t wait to see what else life has in store for you. -You internet auntie.
🎉Anthony Peter God bless love Y'all from St.vincent Caribbean 🇻🇨💯👏👏💙😇
U should b so proud that u raised a great son. Congrats Anthony!
Congratulations Anthony 2024. 🎊
Congratulations Anthony so proud of you 😊 and Peter you are an amazing father 🙂❤
Congratulations Anthony. GOD bless you and your family ❤️
Congratulations Anthony 🎈👍🎈It’s obvious that you are a very talented and smart young man. Hey Peter, you are one spectacular dad. Your son has a bright future ahead of him. Luv you all! ❤🎈🎈
You can cry dad he is there very much because of you because he has a very tough start in life and thank God you were his path.
Yay!!!!!!! Congrats, Anthony!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations Anthony on your graduation (Belated)Praying that God will continue to provide you all that you need and will continue to pour out His many blessings on you as you move forward into the next stages of your life, education etc.the sky's the limit and you can soar through it all with your heart of gold,everyone is so proud of the accomplishments that you have been making in and for your life and may it be the best possible, Anthony you are a wonderful big brother ,& son,your dad ,family as well as all the ones that have been watching as you grow up into the young man you are today ,we're all proud of you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors and nay the dreams and wishes you have for your life, may they come true. Continue to be the best that you can be and enjoy the life you are making for yourself and you will go far with God as your foundation in life, He will always help keep you centered and grounded, He knew you before you were born and He will always be with you and you can talk to Him about anything you want because He will never judge you, leave you alone etc.He loves you and wants what's best for you and your life, take it one day at a time and keep Him with you always and we know that you will go far with Him by your side and guiding you through this life our thoughts and prayers are with you and pray that God will continue to keep you safe and sound. Best wishes to you on your 🎉graduation🎉 and making it through all the hurdles of life, keep your Heavenly Father as your center and foundation for your life. 😊❤😊
Arizona changed the laws on state support for foster kids until finishing high school so we've helped the graduation rate here a bit. But, if you're a foster in a group home, the state support goes away when you turn 18. We need to change that, but it's a budget thing. I could think of a few ways the state could save money but cutting out some
programs that don't seem as necessary in my eyes.
Felicidades 🎊 por tú graduación y por el gran papá y hermanos qué tenes saludos y bendiciones para todos ustedes 🎊🎊🎊👏👏👏🎓📜🎓🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️.
Soy miriam museda de córdoba capital argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
To the first of many celebrations!!🎉 🎉🥂
Congratulations 🎇🎇 Anthony and Peter and your family!
Let’s go Congratulations Anthony thank you raising him so well, not just as an adopted son but as your son is blessed to have you, I am so proud of him. ANTHONY be the best version of yourself every opportunity that God has given you use it for his glory this is coming from someone that was also in the system in foster care rooting for you always and thank you Mr. Peter for taking him as your own
Congratulations to Anthony and continued success!
Congratulations Anthony! Bless you and your family
Congratulations Anthony!🎉🎊🎈
Congratulations Anthony and Dad ❤🎉
I had five kids and usually had my niece and nephew along. The baby rode in the cart child seat and the toddler was in the basket. Each of the others had assigned places to hold on the cart. It was rarely an issue. They were taught how to behave, and I duly praised and sometimes rewarded for good behavior. If my kids or their cousins fought in the car, I pulled over and took out my current huge book, such as, War and Peace or Les Miserables. I never yelled or warned, but it only took a few times reading by the side of the road for 10 minutes for them to figure it out. After that, if I pulled over, they would correct each other. "Oh, no! Stop fighting. Be quiet." Then they would giggle and beg me, "Please, start driving again." You can't let the inmates run the asylum.
Oh, woman of wisdom! Some genius suggestions. Imagine being forced to listen to excerpts from either of those. books -at the roadside - as a youngster in the company of other youngsters The agony of it! You have taught them well how to be calm, how to step back from the uproar in their own mind and reflect calmy. Love andrespect.
Congratulations Anthony!!!
Congratulations keep going yes you can
What a happy house. Blessed🙏🙏🙏
Congrats Anthony !!!!
You are such an amazing father and an amazing man!
Omg congrats to all of you! Graduation is such a big achievement!!
I'm sorry but I laughed when you were in target, felt so related going shopping alone to avoid anxiety 😂 I have a toddler too and they get... Really energy explosive 😂
Love this family!❤ Hope they get really far in life❤
Congratulations Anthony great job you have achieved your first of many milestones. I wish you many more beautiful moments coming your way❤🙏✌️🤗
I’m crying right now with such admiration for you and your family congratulations on Anthony’s graduation!
Congratulations to Anthony for Graduating! Your CZcams family IS proud of you! And we are also delighted with the way Dad is supporting and acknowledging Anthony’s accomplishments with the rest of the family! What fun and excitement for everyone! What a proud day! Anthony you look so handsome in your cap and gown - plus, you are being a great positive example for others in your family! Congratulations again!!!!
Congratulations Anthony ❤ love to the family ❤
So proud and I never met you, Anthony! 🎉 Good job!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬congratulations
Anthony we are incredibly proud of you! An absolute proud intrinsic valued and the absolute precious sanctity representing of life! Thank you Anthony you’re absolutely amazing and a truly treasure for us all! Blessed Be Always🎉✨🙏🌟❤️🌟🙌✨ Anthony!
Congratulations Anthony 🎉❤
Congratulations Dad, Anthony and the whole family!!!
Peter, I just finished your book on audible. WOW!!!🤩.
I know I’m going to play it several times over! Hearing your story has added another dimension of clarity to my life! It’s hard to put my gratitude into words. Your transparency has given me courage to turn my past into strength!!! God bless you! Keep shining your light and encouraging others like me!
Congrats Anthony.