Principal adopts student after she’s suspended

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6 ай бұрын

When Raven was 11, she was sent to the principal’s office for throwing yogurt on another student. What happened next changed her life forever.
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@jimmyhoffa2458 6 ай бұрын

Every child needs to know they are LOVED and VALUED. You let her know she was that and more. God Bless your family.

@mikemondano3624 6 ай бұрын

To be valued. they need to start bringing in some money.

@richardmatthews1358 5 ай бұрын

that is a sad outlook .have a great day@@mikemondano3624

@EpicFandomVogue 6 ай бұрын

For those of you who don’t know the foster care system, you put all clothing and personal items in a black trash bag (no luggage provided) and that travels with you from home to home. A trash bag. Very dehumanizing experience. There are also a lot of troubled kids, fighting, crying, and kids have to act tough to survive it. I really hope her story can inspire others to help fix the broken system. ❤

@mikemondano3624 6 ай бұрын

Your experience is sadly extremely limited. Maybe you were simply treated with the dignity you deserved.

@EpicFandomVogue 5 ай бұрын

@@mikemondano3624 You believe young children and minors should not be given basic dignity and protection? That’s the age of most foster kids. You’re repulsive and disgusting.

@shood35 5 ай бұрын

That's exactly how both of our sons came. One from a foster home and one from an orphanage. Both came with a trash bag filled with their belongings. Most toys broken and most clothes didn't fit. Poor kids. My parents also took in 19 foster kids while I was growing up. That's how all of the kids came to us. Trash bags with their stuff inside.

@mikemondano3624 5 ай бұрын

@@shood35 Right. Sounds like they only sent you the slobs. But then, how would you possibly know all this? Surveillance?

@sandraconnelly7507 5 ай бұрын

Sadly that has been the policy for decades and decades. Poor poor Children.

@yenxion6516 6 ай бұрын

She looks so much like them especially like the mom.

@jamie9238 6 ай бұрын

Yes literally like it was a meant to be perfect match

@margaretcarpenter-dove6327 5 ай бұрын

Maybe her biological parents were actually her adoptive parents and the principal and is wife is actually her adoptive parents ? Or maybe she was an illegal birth mix up ? Whatever the case god bless those parents she’s with now ! If these parents are actually her biological parents she lives with so glad she got reunited especially if they were a teen mom or something ! Even if not they deserve her !

@commonsenseisntcommon1776 4 ай бұрын

She does!

@alb12345672 4 ай бұрын

@@commonsenseisntcommon1776 They look like family, no one would think twice she is adopted!

@ScoobyDoozy 5 ай бұрын

Gosh, she even looks like her soul-mama. What a lovely family & a beautiful, intelligent, down to earth young woman. Wishing her every happiness & success, which I have no doubt she’ll achieve

@janettamcgee8124 5 ай бұрын

I saw the resemblance, too.

@mambofred7625 5 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing

@eavymuturuh3717 5 ай бұрын

I said the same thing when you lovingly take care of a child that’s not yours they began to look just like you.

@mk4985 6 ай бұрын

Raven looks like her adoptive mom!

@Sunbeam645 6 ай бұрын

She really does!

@wendyh3891 6 ай бұрын

Well done Mr & Mrs Principal! A loving home you’ve given her! God Bless you both ❤️🙏 Thank you

@michaelhogg324 4 ай бұрын

As for someone who's adopted this moves me to tears as it was my former Babysitter and her Husband who adopted me when they saw how I was treated by my Biological Parents! There are plenty of kids who needs to be adopted!

@user-xj6gm9cc2q 5 ай бұрын

Yay, Raven! As a fellow social worker, I'm proud to hear that you'll be joining the field. We need people like you :)

@sfurules 5 ай бұрын

I feel like most people have no idea...NO IDEA...what you go through in your job on a day to day basis. Thank you for the work you do, I know it's emotionally hard.

@user-xj6gm9cc2q 5 ай бұрын

@@sfurulesThank you for your kind words. There is a lot to be said about people who have gone through trauma and pain, and who are not only able to work through that pain but who are then able to use their experiences to help others feel less alone. I am so grateful to colleagues like my future colleague Raven!

@DigitallySaved 5 ай бұрын

I was a homeless child. I bounced from group home to group home. I can very easily understand why she acted the way she did. A group home can break you down and take away your humanity. It is always chaotic. There is very little if any place or time so you can unwind and de-stress. You are not living. You are just going through the motions just so you can make it through the day. I am happy that she was rescued and brought into a loving family. Many of us were never that lucky.

@VV-lq4di 5 ай бұрын

All the best to you going forward. Take care.

@xoemilee99 4 ай бұрын

As a former foster care person here, I’m so happy she found a home. I never got that chance and I still struggle to this day because I don’t have any resources or family to lean back on. I’m 24 and it’s been a very difficult transition. I’m so thankful for people like these two instead of seeing her as aggressive but as troubled and hurt and lost in life. That’s what we needed the most.

@PunkDogCreations 4 ай бұрын

Jesus ❤you, my friend.

@Lars.K 4 ай бұрын

@@PunkDogCreations Amen

@haroldmendoza5834 4 ай бұрын

I hope you find good people to make them your friends so you can have someone to lean on and eventually, build your on family to give and receive all the love you've been lacking all these years. I wish you all the best, blessings and loving people around you!

@TheDylls 4 ай бұрын

My wife and I are getting things in order in our lives with the goal of becoming foster parents. We were horrified to find out that foster parents take children in need into their homes... Only to kick them out once the cheque stops?! What the ever-loving FUCK?! WE were most worried about the kids moving on and us losing the ability to contact them or help them ever again

@karenkramer3760 4 ай бұрын

One day you will make your own family and be happy.

@Hiddenman15 4 ай бұрын

I dont know why, but the 2nd to last photo with the dad melts my heart. Of course she looks proud to finally get her license, but the way he looks is gold. So completely proud and happy for her. Its smile that can only come from a dad who feels fulfilled guiding their beloved child through the stages in her life. "He may not have been your father, but he was your daddy" Fantastic story

@Jorr235 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful story. This is how humans should treat each other.

@DK-mq9zf 6 ай бұрын

Wow. This is such a heart warming story.

@mikemondano3624 6 ай бұрын

Heartwarming, too. Not sure what "heart warming" is, but I'm not eating any, warm or cold.

@margaretcarpenter-dove6327 5 ай бұрын

Heartwarming means “emotionally rewarding or uplifting “ and is adjective according to the Oxford language dictionary on google !

@mikemondano3624 5 ай бұрын

@@margaretcarpenter-dove6327 Google alters searches to match ad phrases. It uses AI which can create new, false definitions at will which then go out to the internet to be found later by other scraping AI. The error propagates.

@llamaArdiente 4 ай бұрын

OMG They actually look like each other... Their facial features are quite similar...❤😊 A perfect fit.. God Bless them for LOVING HER

@puidemare2337 6 ай бұрын

Amazing how much she looks just like them. Can't help but think the universe orchestrated this.

@christinaford1801 5 ай бұрын

It’s a very commendable act for them to have adopted her. She actually looks like the adopted mother so they could definitely pass as biological mother and daughter. She’s very fortunate to have been given a chance like that and I’m sure she is grateful to have a family now.

@passiton3801 4 ай бұрын

The "milk of human kindness" clearly started flowing at that moment, when he saw her...

@canadianbeachbum 6 ай бұрын

This is seriously so sweet and heart warming. What a lovely family, so happy for them

@pamelagorton2176 6 ай бұрын

Thank you - this made my day - you are wonderful, caring people.

@mikemondano3624 6 ай бұрын

What an empty and pointless life you must have.

@suzypos4571 6 ай бұрын

I see so many school administrators downing the children with hardships..this is so awesome ❤ good job Mr principal! God blessed you two or should I say three 🙏 warm thoughts this Christmas 🎄 🎉

@louiseparisotto3630 5 ай бұрын

Even though this story began 8 years ago it's a wonderful testament to people who care and go above speaking kind words but actually DO something about it and share it now. This child has been saved from who knows what trauma and will go on to be a productive member of society to spread goodness and joy her entire life as she learned the same from her adoptive parents.

@maryrichmond 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for seeing her real self and giving her a chance.

@user-sc9lr6kz8t 6 ай бұрын

You guys are the cutest family! Congratulations on becoming one.

@parodylover999 5 ай бұрын

the thumbnail & title had me really sketched out for a few moments!! glad to know he wasn't single

@staceyerikson4982 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful gift for all three of them. They all got what they desperately needed. Them, a daughter they were unable to have and her, parents that would show her what it feels like to be loved.

@Manpons 5 ай бұрын

Is it crazy that if you told me she was their daughter, from first glance I would have accepted them as their biological parents without second thought? Amazing story about good in the world. Hope this family has many holidays of happiness.

@suzannadannaTARDIS 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful story! Raven, I am sure you will be an amazing social worker because you've walked in the footsteps of those who are in the system.

@parodylover999 5 ай бұрын

the thumbnail with the title is soooo sketchy! i was relieved to know he wasn't single, LOL

@odochartaighofodonegal2351 5 ай бұрын

The world needs MORE stories like this in which our humanity and compassion prevail.

@rilly1347 6 ай бұрын

God bless this man. I'm so glad that everybody got a happy ending. 😊

@retiredtom1654 4 ай бұрын

I knew of a couple of co-workers who had adopted, or had been adopted, and all of their lives were changed for the good. I also knew a co-worker who was counseled when he was young, and headed for the gang life. He retired as a police captain and a wonderful caring person. His councilor, years later, was our chief. This story is probably a life saver for this girl and a happy edition to her new mom and dad.

@ThunderPants13 5 ай бұрын

He's so right about every child deserving love and a chance at life. It's awesome to see a principal who obviously is more concerned with helping kids than just punishing them. I wish Raven and her family nothing but the best.

@v12tommy 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome. I can definitely relate. My current friends are always shocked to hear that I was once a juvenile delinquent myself. I'm glad it was just a phase or something. She seems like she grew up to be a nice young lady.

@north2green 4 ай бұрын

a juvenile delinquent lol Trust me, you were a normal kid. Most kids back then who didn´t do exactly what everyone else did thinks they were juvenile delinquents. all you did were stupid/silly things, you were not a delinquent, you just didn´t follow everyone else. Hopefully you still kept that with you (your own personality and own thinking). It sounds to me like you sadly adjusted to becoming like everyone else (if your friends are shocked at how you were before, that means you´re like everyone else now). That´s sad. I´m 54, apparently also a juvenile delinquent, and I never changed. I live life, i don´t live in life ;)

@v12tommy 4 ай бұрын

@north2green No, we literally moved 1,500 miles away to get away from the crowd I hung out with. I was a full on delinquent.

@trudyseng3995 5 ай бұрын

She looks just like her mother - a beautiful duo!

@nlp6082 6 ай бұрын

What a blessing ❤‼️

@briannastultz1468 6 ай бұрын

I’m not crying, you’re crying. This touched my heart.

@marlanekhamis3692 2 ай бұрын

Bravo!! You and ur wife changed her life for the better!!

@karenkramer3760 4 ай бұрын

She's so pretty. So glad you adopted her.

@Deputydog-xk5jl 5 ай бұрын

God bless people like this!

@Truchrissy76 5 ай бұрын

Aww God bless them and I love how she looks like her mom 🥰

@kathleenrecord1215 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for seeing the hurt in this young lady that was causing her poor behavior. Thank you also for helping save this girl's future!! Such a blessing!! God definitely put you three together. We all need to feel loved. God is LOVE. Now she will be able to help other hurting children.

@beckym5730 5 ай бұрын

What a Beautiful story. Well Said Dad

@janethutcheson3678 4 ай бұрын

Great story. I’m an adoptive parent of two, let’s continue to make a difference.

@janetmiller2980 5 ай бұрын

Blessings to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for bringing Raven into their family.

@frankcastle3971 5 ай бұрын

Such a sweet story good for them for taking this young lady in.

@Sindarielle 5 ай бұрын

There still is so much goodness left in the world, it just doesn’t get reported. I’m glad this time it did. How wonderful for this entire family. ❤❤

@ChristianSasso 5 ай бұрын

I am not good with words, but this was moving. Very well done.

@tiffanycurtis4794 6 ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 this story made my day

@yogiyogesh-vh2zx 11 күн бұрын

Wow what a beautiful story Bravo 👏🏾 to the couple for adopting this young lady and all the Best to young lady.♥️

@brettsmith5903 5 ай бұрын

This guy belongs in the school system. This is why you get into teaching your job is to give every child a chance after they graduate.

@pdxeagleeye9895 4 ай бұрын

She even looks like your daughter! god bless your family.

@erikaleonard2848 6 ай бұрын

This made me cry!!! ❤ I absolutely love stories like this one!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰

@tammiep9628 6 ай бұрын

I love the story so much.❤❤❤

@geisalagordon9966 6 ай бұрын

Feel good interview! My heart ❤ loves this so much!

@christyjaneliunas1454 6 ай бұрын

I love it! God bless you all!

@Ash-qh4md 2 ай бұрын

I hope Raven has a beautiful life

@erikschultz6865 5 ай бұрын

Boy I hope that story is true to form. Heart-warming. I hope she can help others and maybe a loving mom some day to kids of her own.

@nicoletharp6037 4 ай бұрын

There is a special section in heaven for people like this ✌🏼🙏🏼❤️

@juliethompson8685 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful people!!!

@gwen3010 4 ай бұрын

Thank goodness for this man's big heart bless your family!!

@AGXtube 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful story and now she's helping others. God bless.

@pennywiseballoon4646 3 ай бұрын

so beautiful-the mom said she gave them more than they gave her 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@Juliemorgana 3 ай бұрын

Someone suspended her for throwing yoghurt without even looking into her life situation. I'm so glad the principal saw that kid sitting there that day in 2015 and talked to her.

@hippyvt4203 5 ай бұрын

Much respect for this principle and his wife!

@MRantzWI 4 ай бұрын

Amazing story. Amazing people. Amazing young woman for her strength courage and resilience in life. She will go far, I'm sure of it.. and that's because of the love of 2 people in the world, who took time to care and love. Bless all of you !

@ladeek35 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful. What a wonderful true life event. Finally, something that is positive on social media. ❤

@bman7452 5 ай бұрын

You got me tearing up over here….you guys rock❤

@rf-fp7lg 4 ай бұрын

this is beautiful...heck she even looks like them! and the joy they'll all feel If/When she has children of her own...I know because my mom was adopted and her adoptive mm was THE BEST grandmother.That lady loved me so much she would fight my other grandma (not literally lol) just to get more time with me. Love heals! and they are proof

@krisgerman3346 5 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for what you did.

@timp3035 5 ай бұрын

God Bless this Family

@bengalbabe 4 ай бұрын

What an incredible story! 🩷

@mizake01 4 ай бұрын

I love you. We need more like this. More love.

@commonsenseisntcommon1776 4 ай бұрын

What a happy, beautiful and successful girl she turned out to be! Imagine where she'd be today without your love! God Bless you both!

@mic47013 6 ай бұрын

Amazing principle ❤❤❤❤

@andreabertelli263 6 ай бұрын

GREAT STORY!

@tammyrenee64 4 ай бұрын

Omg what a beautiful story, made me cry real tears🫶🙏✌️

@timothywendeborn4790 5 ай бұрын

I love Christmas. My KZfaq feed experiences a nudge toward the kind and heartwarming.

@seattlepainter 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this great video. Kids need lots of love, support and guidance. I'm really glad that Raven found that with her adopted parents. I wish all people in this world could be as kind and generous as these people!

@Travis-L6E 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful story!

@timgrace227 4 ай бұрын

A great story - thankfully, there are so many good people out there😅

@GiftFromGod4U 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!! 💕💕💕💕

@beatriceowusuachaw6210 2 ай бұрын

May God bless you all

@jillferns333 6 ай бұрын

So sweet

@Idontfwy 5 ай бұрын

God bless her ❤

@mamiloy861 5 ай бұрын

Congratulation to both of you!❤

@SuperWIDEgaming 4 ай бұрын

Her acting out is what saved her. She was interacting with the world in the only way she knew how. Behavior problems at 11 years old don't just materialize out of nowhere. The above is a rare case where someone bothered to find out the life behind the actions, and deem the child worthy of love.

@songbirds3712 2 ай бұрын

God bless you all!

@lgarcia67 5 ай бұрын

Bless you sir and congratulations; you have a beautiful child.

@jwatchorn 4 ай бұрын

what an awesome and beautiful story. I believe you saved this girl's life and pointed her into a different direction. Look at that genuine smile. You can see how loved she feels. God bless you for making a difference!