WINSTON WEEKLY^[1]

June 21, 2026

Vol. 4, No. 25

FOSTER FATHERS

Fathers come in all shapes and sizes, leading to the phrase “Dad bod.” But a lesser-known and much more important phrase is “Dad flipper” or more accurately, @fosterdadflipper. A badge proudly worn by Peter Mutabazi who has fostered more than forty children, Peter understands the importance of dads who teach, celebrate, and love children. With more than 400,000 in foster care in the United States alone, providing necessary support and services for all children is critical, especially foster children.

Peter’s memoir, Now I am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Found Acceptance and True Worth, tells the story of his path from Uganda, becoming a foster dad, and being an international advocate for children. Noted prominently on his website are the words: “EVERY CHILD HAS POTENTIAL. EVERY CHILD DESERVES LOVE.” Having walked the streets of Kampala, Peter has a unique perspective that drives him to “ensure every child feels recognized, secured, and enveloped in a message that they are seen, heard, and known.”

On March 30, 2027, Peter’s book, A Dad Can, will be released. In collaboration with best-selling author Pat Zietlow Miller[2] and illustrator Tamisha Anthony, the heart-warming book is available for preorder through FSG for Young Readers, Target, and many other outlets. Although the primary audience is children from ages 4-9, picture books are wonderful gifts for all ages.

WEEKLY ACTIVITY

Learn more about the journey of fostering and adoption by ordering the e-book available through Peter’s website or check out opportunities in your community to support children in foster care, and families who provide foster services. Libraries and community centers are a great way to get started.

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[1] A weekly blog/newsletter by Alysen Bayles to be shared with the appropriate attribute.

[2]  Peter Mutabazi, www.petermutabazi.com; Pat Zietlow Miller, https://patzietlowmiller.com and @patzmill; https://www.onlypicturebooks.com; Tamisha Anthony, www.tamishaanthony.com and @tamisha.anthony; Farrar, Straus & Girouz (FSG) Books for Young Readers, is an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, https://us.macmillan.com.