California cop adopts daughter of homeless woman battling addiction
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ย. 2018
- A Northern California police officer says a routine patrol led to a life-changing event when a homeless woman asked him to adopt her baby girl. John Blackstone reports on a family going above and beyond the call of duty.
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Well , the mother did the right thing ! No shame in that .
Maple Cookies
Very true she acted like a true mother and did the best she could for her child by giving her baby to a loving home and putting the baby above herself
Maple Cookies absolutely
Here here totally agree
I AGREE y'all, I'm crying tears of joy right now, up until right now, I had lost all hope in police officers
This is a very awesome story
@@msoda8516 That is the sign a mother putting her child first and not herself. It would be even better if the mother gets off drugs.
The mother definitely did the right thing
@Barry White yes
@South London Metal Detector Why don't you take your negativity and hatred where it will be more appreciated---like to a Trump ego rally? And I have two more questions for you: 1) Why did you bother to watch this video? 2) Would YOU ever consider doing anything of this magnitude to save a child? Yeah, that's what I thought....
South London Metal Detector FACTS!
Amen
@@thefreshprinceofbel-air3210 Facts? Look up facts. Im not a democrat by any means but theres plentyyyyyy of places to run ur gobs other than here
I love how the wife couldn't take her eyes off of her husband
I'm sure he treats her well.
Saronda Gill He is her hero...obviously...
Its a nervpus thing too tho.
I was uncomfortable with that stare...like she was I dunno...it'll make me sound terrible...
@@michellehood3345 dude, I have to know now
Honestly, that mother who was drug addicted has my respects. Instead of keeping the baby and risking her life, she asked the family to adopt her. Not everyone can do that.
Some drug addicts try to raise their children themselves but all that happens is that the children go into the foster care system and the parents go into the pokey for a long time.
@Juntasan Shunsa It's because she saw her own flaws and decided the best for her baby, not herself. Instead of keeping her own child for selfish reasons, she gave it up for adoption, to give it a chance of a normal family life because she knew that she couldn't give him what he needed and on the other hand she gained a little more space to concentrate fully on her recovery. Her baby is save, with a loving family and she can get into rehabilitation. Don't judge people who suffer from addiction - lots of them have their reasons to do it. Of course thats no excuse for certain behaviour but you shouldn't judge a person who tries to do the best out of their situation and thinks about their child first.
yeah it was good. But I hope she doesn't get pregnant again until she's past the addiction.
The mother was very smart to give the baby to the officer knowing what she was going through and what would've happened to the baby if she made the wrong choice.
OH MY GOD! I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST SAID THAT!!
Heartbreaking for the mother. She's lost everything to her demons but had enough love in her to get her daughter to safety.
Oh man...this comment got me in the feels 💔
That's a nasty thing that say just because she was addicted doesn't make her a that word you used the can't even say it. please stop passing judgment God didn't give you that right.. good day
@@richardtabor2754 Hello, what they said is just a saying. Your demons are basically your inner wrongdoings and such. Or your bad traits. They are not referring to an actual demon.
@@ericaploof998 yeah I guess I really didn't think about it that way
@@richardtabor2754 That's all right. Just wanted to clear it up ^^
I know that must have been a tough decision, to let her baby go. She was responsible enough to find a loving home. Praying the biological mom makes a complete turn around in her life.
True some mothers would do bad thing to their children just for drugs
I’m sure she knew that CPS would take the baby away if she didn’t have a home or go to treatment. Some Mom’s don’t want their own family to get their children as well.
But also praying she doesnt try and take her back!
@@purple00k that's just nasty.
@Dawn Green It's been done in my family as well. The ups and downs are definitely going to be a part of it. But in the end it is so worth the out come...
Somehow, the birth mom could see through her drug induced madness and noticing that this couple were good, stable and loving folks. And she took a wise decision about her daughters future. I respect her for that.
how do u know she just didnt want to get rid of the kid to have more time for drugs?
@@froglifes6829 if that was the case then she wouldn’t have given it to them...
@@nylecianewman531 That makes no sense... Re read what i said...
@@froglifes6829 when people are that low they just abandon it
@@froglifes6829 May be the case but then I'm surprised she didn't sell her on the black market for money. Instead she cared enough to give her to a stable couple.
Nobody mentioned his wife, she's a legend as well just like her husband what a great heart they have
Yes indeed
We need more cops like this man
Francisco Barrios I think there are a lot of good cops like this but the bad ones over shadow them😔
AKsleepygirl I think you misunderstood me. I was saying that the news only covers the bad ones when their almost all good.
Caitlynn Rhodes There are no good ones they turn a blind eye to the bad ones so they can still get a check!
Jon MacDonald yeah okay.👌 never call 911 then.🤷♀️
@@caitlynnrhodes844 I don't I call 3 5 7 instead 🔫
The mother did a brave thing by loving her daughter enough to want a better life for her.
Yep👍
Yeah. Way better then just killing it.
@@aeweljrnold yea..
I wonder if the father ever knew about her, or was offered a chance to adopt?
Yes, definitely the hardest thing you would ever do in your life!!
He has already 3 daughters, he adopted the little one to give her a better life. What a sweet person.
Im an addict. Im sober. I thank you for this. Fortunately I was strong enough to be sober for my pregnancies. But still others cannot, you guys are amazing.
Staying sober is no easy task... Stay strong 💗
I have a 10 😊 I want to shared it with you
3 Years ago my wife and I made the decision to take temporary custody of my sister in law 6 month old son due to her addiction to heroin. She gave us temporary custody of the baby so the baby came to live with us while she recovered. I am a cop like the gentlemen of this story and a father of 3 (24, 22, 20). A few weeks later we received a call from the police informing us that she OD. At this point the baby was with us so there was no way he was going anywhere. We adopted him months later. Today he is a healthy and super active 3 year old. I feel so blessed to have him in my life...
God Bless you. You are one of GOD'S SOLDIERS.
God bless you a hundred times over for your beautiful heart. Psalm 91.
My step sister called our mom the day my daughter was born to tell us she was pregnant and in labor and my husband and I decided the next day we would adopt her because my stepsister is in the same situation and could not care for her.
You are a good man. God bless you and your family!
GOD BLESS YOU & YR FAMILY
"When you see a need, you just need to show up." 👶 GREAT story!
#Adoption
Jhgok2717
I just watched the video from 2 years ago where a cop from Albuquerque Came Upon a homeless woman and her boyfriend that had just showing up and the woman was 7 or 8 months pregnant. The cop asked what was going to happen with the baby and she said she was trying to have it adopted. The officer said something like when someone asks for help a person who hears it is responsible. It's just funny how he made a quote almost identical
Amazing. I was once in the same shoes as the mother. I was gifted with the same experience. I was Rock bottom and on drugs. My baby was pit into foster care. Shed been adopted by her foster parents that send me pics. Its a blessing. God bless their hearts.
I hope that you're doing better now 😊
Amazing. What good people. I hope you can reconnect with your daughter some day ❤️
And imagine the work you did!! “I was once...” - past tense, you struggled through it. You, and no one else. I’m so happy for you 😊
I wonder if the father ever knew about her, or was offered a chance to adopt?
I feel like I'm a tiny person when I see generous people full of love like them...
In some cases, giving up your baby is truly the selfless thing to do. She knew she couldn't give her baby the life she needed.
I wonder if the father ever knew about her, or was offered a chance to adopt?
Police officers often assume the role of social workers and I have nothing but the highest respect for that.
Jennifer H20 we’re psychologists, mediators, guidance counselors, animal rescuers, pep talkers, cross walkers etc. they don’t tell u that when u sign up & I wouldn’t change it for the world. I luv helping ppl ♥️
@@blackavenger20 There are definitely some bad apples on the police force all across this country but definitely not all. I had a job where I was being sexually harassed. None of the higher ups would seriously address it because they were all in the same fraternity. On an intuitive whim I went to the local police department to inquire about making a report. The police officer I spoke with came to my job to do a "little research" on the male who was harassing me. Once he found out that the police were there asking about him, I never had any problems out of him again. The officer later told me to let them know if I had any more issues with him in the future. I will always remember, respect and appreciate his actions!!
@The Green One Thank You!
@@ilovemytribe the “bad apples” don’t work there and or most likely get laid off. but most of our police field is all wonderful people :D
@@ilovemytribe maybe less that 1% of the cops are bad but when you focus on them only and push a narative because that's bring views and money, they do seem like the majority
I can tell she really loves her husband 😍 She looks at him like he hung the moon .... Awesome family ❤
I can’t cope with the all this emotion. There are just some amazing people in the world! I hope and pray that every disadvantaged child is rescued.
Why save one life when you can save two...This is my America!
Reason I love America, land of the free and home of brave.
And mine they have definitely made this world a much better place.
If everyone had his heart. That is my ideal America. The . U.S suffer fro hatred, greed, Envy and violence. We should be blessed. Everyone choose there own path. Individuals hate and hurt others for the mistake they made.
@@bonolofrazermabusa1805 •
You Will!
🇮🇱 God 💓 is the ONLY way to do
and make everything possible!.🛐
Now USA 🇺🇸 Is Waiting For You!
God 🕊️ bless you.
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What a DARLING baby!! Seriously, she's one of the cutest babies I've ever seen!
Sweet, good personality
That's what l thought, such a litte darling, the mother probably did not have proper or any prenatal care but just goes to show how resilient the body can be, so gorgeous.
"When you see a need you need to show up"- jesse well said ❣️
That baby will have such a great life because of her mother's decision and that families heart. You can tell that this guy genuinely cares for people and his community. Truly amazing.
Talking about to serve an protect. Santa Rosa was blessed to have this young man on their force. What a blessing and very heartwarming.
would a woman be a hero for taking a male drug addict's baby? women still seem to have overwhelming child care responsibility. wonder if the cop even helps out with the care
No yues juile
Made me tear up thinking of her seeing her sister yell “100% yes!!!” When she’s old enough to understand that video 😭
"A 💯 yes!" That was beautiful. You can sense they are a stable and loving family. It all starts at home. Happy this was the outcome.
I love how at the sister is kissing baby all over and mom was gentle gentle gentle, lots of love! This family is amazing!
Yes, he is a good cop. Harlow is a very beautiful name. They r good parents.
Omg could that baby be anymore adorable? So cute!! 💕
So true. Cute as a button!!!!!
So cute
Those cheeks! 😍
She is so cute. Shes an angel.
These are the policemen that actually serve and protect.
I'm crying because there is so much beauty in this story; What a beautiful family they are! What a beautiful thing it was that the bio mom loved her baby enough to give her up when she knew she couldn't be for her what she needs, and what a beautiful blessing it was that the officer was so kind to the biological mom, that she felt so strongly about entrusting her baby to him and his wife.
God protect him on his job,
I will definitely add this family to my prayers.
Home every night, Lord.
Put him on that list to go home safe every night.
Amen
Beautiful story! God Bless your family! That little girl is blessed!
He's a good man and seems like an awesome father. God bless his wife and daughters for being receptive of this baby.
The courage and selflessness that was required from everybody-from the mother who was drug addicted to the family that adopted the child-is simply inspiring.
This story is truly amazing. God bless that family
natalie
What a blessing! I raised my kids on “love has room for everybody”. I totally agree with the Mom there is more than enough love to go around🥰
I bet your children are very fine upstanding young people! I am not a great person, I've lost my son twice due to my struggles with addiction. He's now 15. I just love him SO much and always have.... it's so important they know that. I am so blessed, I feel like the luckiest mother alive bc I know he loves me, he has my back like no other in this world and I have never (would never) even ask him to do that. He loves me bc he knows I tried very very hard to give him the best life I could, but I feel like such a failure. He deserves better then what I can give bc of my issues (I am only 34 I am disabled both mental & physical health problems) but despite that I know for a fact if he had an option to trade for a better mom he wouldn't. No matter how low I feel I keep going trying to be a better person bc that's what I want for him, to never give up. Its very very difficult raising a child in this world and I just don't want him to become jaded like I have as a result of a traumatic, dysfunctional & abusive childhood that led to my breakdown when my son was 6 and I was 25. I was such a great mom those first 6 years. No drugs. No mental health wards. No serious suicide attempts. The only way I can even live with the devastating choices i have made is to tell myself that this has been God's plan for me all along, that I hadsome things I really needed to learn. I'm just so glad to be alive. I don't take life for granted like I used to, and I don't ever count myself as better then the next person.
❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
@@jamiekensington1155 That's so wonderful that you have a loving son. Remember, you are Not a failure.No one is perfect. We have all done something we regret and we all have fallen short (Romans 3:23). God's Love for you is as high as the heavens above (Psalm 103:11) ❤🩹😊
@@blueturtle1719 thanks. I'm having a really hard time right now. My health has totally deteriorated along with my spirit and will to live
@@blueturtle1719 at this point I honestly believe my son is better off without me. Because I'm not getting better just worse
God bless your soul!!! We need more cop like you, and more human being with your big heart !!!
I am seeing this video for the first time, more than three and one half years after its debut. I am very impressed with the couple taking on another child to raise. I am more than impressed that it was their intention to keep the birth mother in the loop. I do hope all involved are well.
Very Very Incredible Husband & Wife and Daughter, May God Truly Bless Them!!!
🙌❤
I’m crying for joy this baby girl was adopted by wonderful loving parents. It took a lot for the birth mother to give her up, but knowing in her heart she couldn’t take care of her baby, bless her too, she did the right thing 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
The way the kids said, yes! 💯 yes! It's just so wholesome. I had tears in my eyes.
I find it warming how they keep her mom in touch with her baby with pictures.
She can still watch her grow up.
When you see a need you have to show up ,,, powerful
Wow. What a beautiful thing the couple and the birth mother did! Love this story.
I don't think the birth mother did anything other than relinquish parenthood. Doesn't sound beautiful to me... Now, this amazing family, yes, they did something wonderful!
@@sophiamac9100 it’s hard to let your kid go obviously…use your hed
*head
Birth mama knew who she could trust with this beautiful baby’s life. Thank you sir for serving your community
Too bad that stories such as these are not often brought to the attention of the world
Bless this family
Adoption is such an amazing way to grow your family. I was a foster parent and was so blessed to be able to adopt 2 of my 4 kids.
This is soooo beautiful 🥺🥺 that cop and his wife are pure angels 🙏🏼💕
You can see the love in their eyes! Especially the wife eyes, She was meant to be a loving mother. Both of them are just so amazing people 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
Props to the birth mom, having the courage to give up the baby. She knew she needed a chance.
The baby is adorable! Happy she has a good family!
So amazing!! There’s another story on TH-cam of a cop adopting a drug users baby. It’s truly a beautiful thing!! There are good cops out there, not enough but they’re out there.
I just watched that video and it ended up leading me to this video. And what's funny is he made a comment very similar to this officers. He said something like when someone needs help the person listening is responsible
This is beautiful. This event may inspire the woman to change her life, I hope they’ll show her grade when she does.
Gotta give big respect to this officer and his wife compassion know no bounds🙏
God bless the mother for not killing that child. I pray that the Lord help her overcome her demons. And God bless this lovely family and that darling angel.
Yeah. See how THIS IS A NEWS STORY? That is because it isnt the norm and it is not common...
Can we stop acting like a pregnant addict who chooses an abortion at 8 weeks before a zygote has a central nervous system or a face letalone the ability to feel pain or even comprehend it's very existence is some sort of "monster"?
In a perfect world all the unwanted kids would be adopted by loving families like this but that simply is not the reality of the situation. 90% of children who go through the foster care system will end up either PREGNANT or dropped out of high school before they hit 18.
Let that sink in for a moment.
@@jessarose2288 girl you on a whole other topic. I'm sorry but I'm not into all that you are talking about here. I was just referring to the news clip and was not thinking no further than what I was watching. Thank you.
@@jessarose2288 can you stop the lecture ? Killing a baby in the womb is still killing . Life is so much better than death ....Don;t you think so ?
And would you be saying the same thing if that baby was born malformed and a vegetable? Is that fair to that child? Would you be saying the same thing if she decided to keep the baby and continue to do drugs? She was lucky to find a family willing to adopt a baby born to a drug addicted mother. VERY LUCKY! Most do not get that lucky, especially the ones with health problems. Adoption in this country, unless you know the mother, are outrageously expensive as it is but add on the hospital bills that a baby born to drug addiction with health problems will need is unattainable for most people. Many of these kids end up in the foster system where they bounce around from home to home, some homes not being good, and by 18 dumped into an institution. Does that sound like a good life?? This baby is lucky, and appears to not have any major health complications yet, but many are not.
@@johannacannata1090 Killing a clump of cells in the womb is killing just as much as chemotherapy is killing.
Addiction is a very hard thing to overcome. And most of the time no thought is given about others, only about getting that next fix. I applaud the mother that even in her addiction she thought about her baby. I know that was a hard choice for her. I also applaud the family that took that precious baby girl into their home and hearts ❤. It's never easy for the wife to take in another woman's child and give them love, ( to the wife and mother) you are an amazing lady for doing so. And it's so happens I ran across this on Mother's Day 2019. So I would like to wish a Happy Mother's Day. And God Bless you and your beautiful family. Thank you for taking her in and giving her LOVE!!!!!!!! 💘
Patricia... What a wonderful comment! God bless you and your caring heart! Peace, Lynne
Patricia Gregory yeah addiction is so painful and sad for the children my fiance his parents are drug addicted and it destroys lives 😕
Well since u mentioned God.... God can take that addiction away.
But yes, good job for the mother to let the baby go. She at least thought about the baby after she had her ❤
@@vickyandersen8660 Yes He can!!! God can do anything! It's up to us too allow Him to do so😇
@draxx them sklounst it's easier to tell someone what or how 2 do when you have never been in that person shoes. Try walking in her shoes first before you start condemning her and saying what she ought to be doing!!! Unless you been you have no clue!!!!
I can't imagine...how good hearted they must be.
WHAT' A BLESSING YOU BOTH ARE TO THIS MOTHER AND BABY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY MANY BLESSINGS FLOWS ❤🙏🙏🙏❤
I like the fact that she went on that ride with him!! You have a great wife sir. Blessings
What a wonderful man 😍❤️ some cop's are truly Angels
ANOTHER HERO! ANOTHER COPS WHO SAVES THE DAY , THERE IS HOPE
Her mother did the right thing for the sake of her baby. The family that adopted her are good people. Thank you for helping that little baby.
God bless you!! Every child deserves love and a good home.
Verna gingerich like your reply
@@annhughes1503 I AGREE! God bless!
Thank you OFFICER and your wife for helping this mother in need of help
This is the second officer who I've seen already had a well established family & chose to adopt a homeless drug addicts baby. This is so amazing of them!
It was a tough but right decision for her biological mother...and adopted parents... you guys are heroes!
I'm so glad this mother chose #LIFE for her baby girl!
Amen to that. She was thinking about her baby. Thank you Lord for that decision. Wonderful family.
this is truly choosing life...a better one than she could provide...
That’s a true mother’s love, I wish the mom and new parents the best❣️
Crying so much! God bless this cop! What a Beautiful Human Being, both him and his family. I do believe this is DESTINY!! This baby girl needs them... Hope Mommy gets the help she needs as well, I applaud her so much for making the best decision, she could 🌸💕
This is such a heart warming story with all that is going on in this country. I applaud this couple for taking in the baby girl.
This is beautiful! God's love is in full affect here. God bless this family and the biological mother.
That baby is just so adorable, she is to die for.
You guys are a Hero. You have got a very good and big heart.
God bless you and your big family.
the fact the mother did the right thing for her kid shows that there is hope for her. I pray for her to be able to make a fresh start.
I agree!!! That mom even if she was lost in her addiction is still has a great heart, because she surrendered her daughter to the right couple and family to love her daughter!!! And what an amazing new family she’s getting!!! Kudos to you all!!!
God Bless this Officer 👮♀️ and His
Family!
Also watch over The Homeless
Mother
These are True American Heroes
and The Unselfish
Mother!
Not these Hollywood Brats
amen
Hats off to the couple. And hats off to her new sisters for welcoming her, some very good parenting at work.
This baby is so cute we need more people like this in this world. Respects to this man and his wife
What a beautiful ending for this beautiful very lucky little girl, she will be loved and cared for just like her other sisters are by two very special parents love and good wishes to you all from Julie from England
Gorgeous baby Harlow, great family man!
What a great man and woman!! And she’s such a cute baby! We need more cops like him w good hearts who want to actually protect AND SERVE the community like they vow to do!
I love that this couple welcomed the baby as their own but that they also show such kindness to the birth mother.
I love it when husband and wife look into each other's face. God bless the family.
Bless his heart that is a good man😢😢😢😢
And a good woman
Real cute baby! She now will have a healthy + wonderful happy life. Such great parents.👮🏻👶🏻💟
What a loving wonderful family. God bless!
Oh God All Mighty THANK YOU 🙏🏻 WE NEED MORE HUMANS LIKE THIS GOD BLESS THEM 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Brought tears to my eyes , good on you both. May I wish them and the Birth Mother all the best in the world. X
Good man! The lady made a great decision by letting this good family adopt this beautiful baby! That way the baby wouldn't have a rough life and experience!
I wonder if the father ever knew about her, or was offered a chance to adopt?
@@johnmagill9496, it seems in cases like this, the father is, for lack of a better term, “unknown”, or there’s the sad possibility that he didn’t care. Maybe he left her upon figuring out if she was pregnant. I dunno for certain, but I am happy Mom tried to make a good decision and it worked out.
@@HoneyBee-oy1hf I understand. But what I'm trying to convey is that, in many or at least certain cases knowledge of the baby is kept from the father or he is denied an opportunity to have custody of the child only out of pure spitefulness of the mother. I'm not saying it happens all the time, but it does in fact happen.
There are lots of fathers who would love to have their children, but unless he has an awful lot of money to go to family court to fight for them, he has almost no chance of getting his children. Even if he does have to money fight, his chances are still very low of getting them. The state sides heavily in favor of the wishes of the mother even if there is nothing to show the father to be unfit for child custody.
So, anyway, it was just a thought.
God bless them for opening up there hearts & there home to a beautiful healthy baby girl. It’s a wonderful blessing I can see the joy & happiness on both the officer & his wife faces.
The world just is so lucky to have people like these ❤️
Wow!! What a beautiful baby girl & awesome family!! Great Police Officer❤❤
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful baby girl & family.
It's wonderful to be living in a world with such great people!
What great mothers..one who was willing to give up her daughter out of love and the other willing to provide what the other could not. Way to go moms and dad. Beautiful and touching. Great story!
This melts my heart❤❤
there are some very good people in the world and these people are an example of that.
❤️❤️ Beautiful couple so generous, beautiful family ❤️❤️ thank God for these people xx amazing they will be able to offer this baby a future.
He’s so handsome and so pure at heart and so is she. Such a great couple. This is what a real marriage is America. They’re so sure about each other that everything else is just a fork in the way. God bless the family.