A young boy was separated from his siblings and placed in foster care, partly due to his parents’ alcoholism. At only 29, he decided to adopt a kid who had four siblings. Then this happened:

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Some people are born to be wonderful parental figures, and Robert Carter from Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of them. Despite suffering a difficult childhood bereft of his parents’ affection, Carter grew up a nice, caring, and responsible guy.

He was just 12 when he and his eight siblings were divided and placed in various foster homes. Being removed from his siblings and sisters had taken an emotional toll on him, and he didn’t want any youngster to face the same agony.

So when Carter became an adult, he resolved to help other youngsters in foster care. At just 18, he assumed responsibility for one brother, and at 21, he welcomed another. Carter offered his heart and home to countless children as a foster father.

But every time a youngster returned to his birth home, Carter was devastated. It reminded him of when he and his siblings grew apart, partially due to his parents’ drinking.

When the emotional suffering became intolerable, he decided to take some time off from fostering. One day, in December 2018, he received a call from a social worker about three tiny boys who needed a home. Without thinking, Carter said “Yes.”

While it was meant to be a temporary arrangement, the boys still resided with Carter three months later. Soon, he established a close relationship with them. Then, the oldest of the three, Robert Jr., opened up to his foster dad.

Carter’s adopted kids flourish and adore participating in extracurricular activities and generating lifelong experiences.

Robert talked about his two sisters with Carter. Soon later, Carter called the foster care agency and learned that the boys indeed have two older sisters. He then made preparations so the three boys could meet their elder sisters.

Finally, in June 2019, the five siblings enjoyed an emotional reunion due to Carter. He witnessed as Robert, Giovanni, and Kiontae sobbed and couldn’t stop cuddling their sisters, Marianna and Makayla. Carter also expressed: “That was the moment I declared, ‘Okay, I’m going to take all five.’ I know the sorrow of being separated too well, and I could not allow that to happen to them.”

Carter was a single, 29-year-old guy then, and it took a little persuasion to adopt all five siblings. The agency felt that Carter was too young to look after five youngsters.

On October 30, 2020, Carter legally became the adoptive father of the five siblings. After the adoption hearing, Carter slipped into the courthouse restroom and wept violently. He told TODAY: “I was so nervous it would fall through at the last minute. But I get to be there for them for the rest of their lives. They never have to worry about being ignored or alone again. We’re a family forever.”

Despite having a vast family, Carter received enormous support from his loved ones, who even put up a GoFundMe account in 2020. On October 31, 2021, the doting dad uploaded a video on YouTube showcasing his new house to honor their first adoption anniversary.

Carter’s adopted kids flourish and adore participating in extracurricular activities and generating lifelong experiences. Despite having such a huge family, Carter stated he’s never had difficulties managing the kids. He also revealed, “They’re terrific kids. I’m astonished that it’s this simple to be a single parent to five, but it’s all due to my kids. It’s a breeze.”

The single parent was first concerned about raising two girls. However, he obtained aid from his sisters and learned practically everything, including their hairstyling, since he operates a salon in Cincinnati.

Carter noted that his children had taught him a lot about parenthood, and they helped him stay focused. Carter told the Independent that he likes being a single father and that “kids need parents, whether it’s two or one.”

He also mentioned that he is relieved to see the children connecting and enjoying life. He told People, “It’s so beautiful to be able to see them grow together.”

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