Robert Carter's journey from foster child to father of 5

Robert Carter, 33, adopted three boys, Robert, Giovanni and Kiontae in 2020. After learning the boys had two sisters, Marionna and Makayla, he adopted them as well. All five siblings are now together. CBS News' David Begnaud introduces us to Robert Carter, who as a child aged out of the foster care system without ever being adpoted.
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[@Danny-fs1hk]

This young man is a HERO! I am 51 years old and he inspires me.

[@frederickhaaken456]

Or, he's milking the system to enrich himself while giving the appearance of being caring. Every kid comes with a monthly check from de gubment.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

@@frederickhaaken456 that could be the case if it were the foster care system but so believe he legally adopted them. And I gladly give my tax dollars for people who legitimately take care of children who need a loving home. Unfortunately, there are some people who get involved with foster care for the money.

[@Tyiion]

@@frederickhaaken456The foster care system doesn’t give parents enough to raise a child and do a good job at it. As you can see, these kids look well cared for.

[@janetmiller2980]

@@frederickhaaken456 I'm sorry, what?! They have since been adopted by him. He's responsible for them.

[@margaretongubo5279]

​@@frederickhaaken456ever tried that to get the check? People seeing always the negative side

[@on2wheels378]

I grew up in foster care from 9 to 17. At 17, I was granted permission to enlist into the US Army. I don't have siblings and I don't know my cousins through my mom. Never knew my father. I did have one foster parent that was terrible. The other three were fantastic. I served 22 years in the Army and retired and I'm now a ff/Engineer for the same county in Ca I went through the foster system in. I'm so glad to hear this story. As soneone who has no siblings. I do have 11 foster brothers and sisters I'm still in contact with. This is a awesome story.

[@dobermommartha]

Thank you for your service 😊 You are an amazing person and I am so glad that you are you.

[@carameltee5650]

OMG,this made me cry harder 😢 Thank God you came out successful

[@davidadams2395]

You did well for yourself, and it seems you're in a good place emotionally, too. Btw, what is an ff/engineer?

[@on2wheels378]

@davidadams2395 firefighter/ engineer

[@janetmiller2980]

Far as having no biological siblings, family can be nontraditional and include foster brothers and sisters. You've done well in your life. God Bless.

[@littlehouseinthebigapple5716]

Terrifying to imagine all these kids without protection. Amazing to see people like this dad. ❤❤❤

[@frederickhaaken456]

It's a scam.

[@justinenakirya3841]

I have been having this question before since I have learnt what is going on these western countries why they come to Africa to adopt kids yet in America many kids needs this more than in Africa . Am just asking I want to know doesn't it because it expensive to adopt in America then in my mother land Africa ?

[@littlehouseinthebigapple5716]

@@justinenakirya3841 I looked into adoption and honestly it’s daunting in America. Right now I’m told there’s a two year wait list just to be considered which can take another two to four years to finally get a child. It can take even longer. With fostering it’s much quicker but some people are not able to foster to adopt and do you may not get a child that way. Family’s often resort to (essentially) buying/finding a child abroad because when people decide to adopt the idea of waiting 5 or more years is excruciating. It’s all hard decisions. Fostering (even when you can’t adopt) can help the child so much but can also be disappointing and heartbreaking for families too. No good answers, only choices families make which they hope will be the best for themselves and the children.

[@donnag7908]

What a beautiful story! Someone needs to jump on this and make it into a movie!

[@urs-]

Great idea!!!!!!

[@davidadams2395]

They'd probably just twist it like they do to most true stories.

[@barbiekat6352]

@@davidadams2395unfortunately, that’s true…

[@NativeAmericanSwag]

Amen they should!🙏🥹

[@rayzay-3659]

Incredible Foster Care Dad! Loving 5 kids is a big responsibility 🎉😊❤

[@loisnoble9139]

What a heartwarming story of an unselfish generous young man who didn't want five beautiful children to experience the life he lived. May God continue to bless him with health strength longevity and prosperity always. May they excel in everything they do and make him proud. God bless

[@kimhoneychurch9616]

This young man is truly a loving miracle. He is simply amazing.

[@rryan844]

Wow. There’s a level of empathy I see in Robert that’s motivated to prevent pain. Suffering is felt as one’s own. I’m so touched by this story. Thank you so much.

[@patu1540]

Robert Carter thank you so very much. God will continue to bless you abundantly.

[@bernadettejohn3055]

Amazing story…..may God bless that man absolutely and above all and his beautiful family must love ❤❤

[@patriciahisoire5753]

This man should be getting a Kennedy Center honor! Not Hollywood, regular citizens that go above and beyond!

[@elle-xu3ep]

Can't help it ... I'm teary eyed and in awe of this man! May God bless them all.

[@sanchisan6997]

He is a really impressive person. What ambition and determination! Incredible.

[@phoenixlight1111]

I went into the foster care system when I was 13. I didn't graduate HS at the end of 12th grade because I was embarrassed that no one i knew would be at my graduation so i flunked afew classes on purpose. I know what he is feeling, to adopt these 5 kids. And now, he has a forever family. This story is beautiful, this man is most definitely doing this from his heart and Soul. ❤

[@yvonnemurray5537]

It’s not too late to go back and get your high school diploma. Let this young man be an example for you to never give up.

[@TMZbb]

I'm sorry, I'm wishing you the very very best

[@JB-uk8hw]

This man is a true badass and a fantastic dad. You can tell he is a great dad because of the smiles and joy on everyone’s faces. Everyone needs to hear about this man and his family.

[@janicescott-pair97]

Wow, I am in tears. This is such a beautiful and inspiring story.😊 God bless.

[@frederickhaaken456]

Lol. Don't be fooled. It's all a scam to get free money. Every kid comes with a monthly check.

[@mariposarn8038]

​@@frederickhaaken456a check supposedly only comes when they're in foster care, and it's barely enough to cover their needs. Once adopted, the kids and their needs fall on the parent. Sooo...🤷🏾‍♀️

[@hottafyah6278]

A beautiful and remarkable man who demonstrate God’s love in action. Sending you love and light. Keeping you in my prayers for continued success.

[@candaceg.8081]

Inspiring and loving - my heart goes out to you and your beautiful family, sir.

[@tamikawhitehurst6631]

I am so thankful for his selfless act of kindless/love. Also, that he was able to reconcile with his parents too. May God Bless and keep each of them.

[@darleneellis6833]

What a inspiring story, turning negative into a positive.

[@kimistri]

Sending love and healing energy to Robert and his beautiful family ❤️‍🩹💫

[@lettienugent]

Wonderful story. What a strong young man. Too bad the gentleman on the left, wearing a red tie, didn’t put much effort to stand with the others to honor the impressive young man in this story.

[@frederickhaaken456]

Maybe the guy with the red tie understands that this is a common money making scam in certain communities. Every kid yields a monthly check.

[@missvayashton1310]

⁠@@frederickhaaken456Not once their adopted, which he did so do your research before spewing bs

[@jsmith5509]

@@frederickhaaken456 , YOU DON'T RECEIVE CHECKS ONCE YOU ADOPT THE CHILD!!! The ONLY exception may be if you have a child with special needs who is eligible for SSI or SSD.

[@gloriaf6971]

This man is so kind. It is great that he is willing to care for these children. I agree with him that you don't have to have experienced good parenting to know how to be a good parent!!

[@dorishanoum3811]

THANK YOU MR.CARTER--👏You are an AWESOME Human Being & God see's your good HEART❤🥰,you are AMAZING💯%🙂

[@TheBella2u]

What a loving story! This show has to be my favorite.

[@joanadavis479]

God bless him. May he continue to be a beacon of hope to others ❤

[@nhiarslain2422]

Greatest human ever born- that is Robert Carter! Overcome hardship, resilience, determination, exemplary characters, big loving heart,…. There is no one better! My admiration to you sir!

[@island-girl1180]

With tears in my eyes I Salut to you ROBERT I pray God continued blessings love happiness joy and most of all peace to you and your beautiful family

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

His love and inner-strength, where do you see this? 💚

[@juliechandler8695]

We need to hear about more people like this man!!! Thank you for rising above!!!!❤

[@barbarashea1975]

Mr. Carter is a great human being showing us all how to live a great life. His survival as a foster child and his great heart and courage to become a Dad of five kids. He is a gift to us All.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

This is a million-in-one outcome. Where he found the inner strength to do well is amazing.

[@MicroTex23]

This is an AMAZING human being, out of pain, loneliness, he created love, a FAMILY and forgave the parents who couldn't raise him full. I wish for yoanf your family everything that GREAT, you deserve it, with the amount of love you spread in the life.

[@yuoma]

Goosebumps. God bless them all

[@delmahnori1582]

Such a nice caring young man. Because of his background moving from foster home to foster he made up his mind to help children nobody want to adopt. The government should help him. Thanks to those kind hearted people who supported him in this incredible mission.

[@japhya0378]

I am so proud of this man. I wish him and his family the best.

[@daniwells4195]

The power of love ❤. What a wonderful and strong person Robert is. Bless his soul for giving those children the softness and stability they truly need.

[@enolahicks4679]

Robert, you're beautiful and OUR FATHER will continue to BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....Love you

[@KennyTseraha-xg6gu]

Hey brother, you rock man. It's a blessing indeed that you're have been chosen by the good lord to persue such as beautiful bond and relationship. God bless you'll.❤😂

[@stellac.e2086]

🥲 GREAT STORY....... fabulously generous foster dad. he lived it now he can change their lives for the better. may they ALL continue to be blessed 🤩😘

[@mayrosecoumarbatch5866]

I know exactly what he went through. God bless you my brother. Love you,and your family.

[@user-tc3my5ic2o]

Have so much respect for this young man. He's an angel. He deserves so much happiness and a great future.

[@Ariun97]

Wow, inspiring story!

[@teresalegler2777]

Wowza! Turn your trauma into fuel! Well done! Love that he first helped his siblings. Thank you for sharing this story. ❤

[@japhya0378]

Ok ok, to hear that Robert's parents are back in his life and the children now have grandparents actually made me shed a tear...

[@howardjuliewiley5629]

I hope the CBS affiliate in Cincinnati runs this story and then invites the community to support his work in whatever way possible.

[@TheLovely990]

Congratulations to these 5 siblings, and a great blessing to them.❤❤

[@hikidunm1582]

33 is young. One serious commitment.

[@Davidtguy]

What an outstanding person Robert Carter is 👏👏 Gods hand was clearly on this young man he pushed through obstacle after obstacle to create the life he wanted and deserves not only for himself but for his mom ,dad and these brothers and sisters by becoming a foster dad.God Bless You 🙏💙

[@stevenwilliams4983]

You are an amazing man. I have a lot of respect for you.

[@user-en1zc5vd6y]

Damn this man.. he will make you shed that one tear you normally see in movies

[@deborahfranklin9370]

I'm going to do this. I too am a former foster youth. Blessings to this man. I know about working the pain off ❤️

[@elainesmith7512]

Simply AMAZING!! May God continue to BLESS and FAVOR this young man and his beautiful family! This story makes me SMILE!! Robert is truly an exceptional young man!!🙏🙏❤❤😊😊👍👍

[@hahadarrie]

Awwww it’s so beautiful what he’s done for the children and allowing space for his parents back into his life and the lives of his children.

[@mrmiles713]

True love and forgiveness ❤❤❤

[@lisabullard9844]

Just amazing LOVE FOR OTHERS.GOD BLESS HIM❤

[@philipjubileo.omonoji8151]

You guys sure went all out here. Isn't it fascinating how just 1 victims orientation and approach to his dare situation has turned a v sad sorry story into a huge inspiration and a blessing to everyone including himself? God bless him and God bless you for sharing this

[@donneone]

Beautiful and outstanding example of strength of character, goodness, love and reconciliation, multiplied. Thank you David for bringing this story to us. May the Lord continue to Bless and keep this family safe, in your Son's name. Amen

[@CJR-lx4el]

A human being doing something beautiful in this world.❤

[@coleworld4385]

O-H!!! You’re a good man, sir. Thank you for being a good soul.

[@noraalbright777]

This story reminds me of my “adopted” kids…I have 15 adults that adopted me as their mom all with bad situations. My youngest is 22 and a mom to two little girls…I’m full time mom to her and full time grandma to her kids! Her mom wants nothing to do with her or her kids but wants everything to do with her son and his three kids.I became her mom when she was 14…and have been mom ever since! Yes u worry about them…yes u love them…and I’m never giving up on them!! At my church we were told to b someone’s rock…so they can build their foundation…I continue to b my youngest’s rock…so she can b a rock for someone else to build their foundation….let’s just say…we r STILL building that foundation for ALL of us!!

[@barbiewitovicz]

What a BEAUTIFUL story, BEAUTIFUL man and most definitely BEAUTIFUL family

[@theabsolutetruth4252]

in tears I never had any experience in or with Foster Care, but helping single parents, children in need have placed happiness in my heart. when our dad died when we were young, my mother went to bat for us everyday. she NEVER went to sleep on her motherly duties. ENJOY HEAVEN MOM. LOVE YOU TO ALL ETERNITY .... THANK YOU GOD FOR MY MOTHER, WHO NOT ONLY HELPED US, BUT GAVE SOOOO MUCH TO THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE IN NEED

[@mogawarta8550]

Hero.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Yes.

[@arieanadeluna]

Robert Carter thank you 🙏

[@lhj276]

This man has the most beautiful heart. He suffered and his suffering he turned into caring and commitment. Five traumatized children have a family and this is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[@crismarieb6275]

This man is truly inspiring ❤

[@rachelroussey7048]

Oh God what an amazing human being and an incredibly beautiful story! 😭😭😭 Thank your Mr. Carter for being such a selfless, beautiful person and for sharing your story! 🙏🙏👏🙌🫶❤️

[@lystraallicock695]

What a beautiful heart Robert has! May God continue to bless you and your family abundantly 😊! I'm so happy that you have reconciled with your parents 🎉.

[@shonnie723]

Awwwh Poor Baby Girl overcome with Tears.... Thank God for Those with a beautiful Heart and Soul....

[@hapjoy16]

Beautiful Story, salute to you Robert and many blessings to you and your family... Just Wow, such triumph and strength to make something out of nothing. He worked 3 jobs just to not be alone, stayed away from drugs/gangs, and never self destructing from depression. His parents even came back into his life and got clean👏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿 I couldn't help but think about Antwone Fisher

[@elliottbradley6302]

Mr.Begnaud,...a higher power brought this story to you that reminds us all where you start doesn't define us;Mr.Carter amazingly demonstrates ""be the example of what you want to see turning trials and challenges into triumph.... Amazing....🙏🏼

[@alvinahilborn3456]

Amazing. Extravagant Dad, God is a powerful. 😊 Prayers and Blessings 🙌 Always! You are definitely a Remarkable Prize!

[@TEEMILL81]

I am in here crying like a damn baby. Mannnnn blessings, thank you sir. Wooo in my office crying frfr.

[@kwallace3821]

Healing himself, through giving love ❤

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Oh my gosh was that inspiring!!!! 🌟

[@heersyal2454]

This is such an inspiring story! Simply because one man stood up, that created ripples of change in many other lives! It warms my old heart to know Mr Robert Carter has the strength of mind, of heart and soul, to be a good parent, sibling and son -a true super hero ...

[@Ebd1990]

Mr Carter is a gem. ❤I love this.

[@laurencaulton103]

This is inspiring and heart-breaking. There are loving people who take in foster children. We always hear the horrors, but there are success stories. What a good man he has become.

[@Rachelle-qs5ge]

God Bless you Robert good heart, gentle soul and humongous love. God Bless

[@duwayneengram9483]

This beyond amazing!

[@maryjackson9816]

Beautiful story. Hope a movie is made about it.❤

[@jcjackson4446]

There needs to be more people like this man in the world. The thing with the foster care System is so evil. I went to the foster care system at 2 years old, separated from all of my siblings. The all grew up in the foster care system apart. I had a brother who was 2 years older than me but then my father parents sent him away to a group home, when he was nine and I was seven, separated us. Once we all grew up, we were never close, we never formed a bond. The strange thing was the Foster family kept me from the age of 2 years old till I was 18. And then I was told what your last check came so it's time for you to go. I never received any love in the 16 years that I was in that foster home. I had to work hard. But because I was only one who was kept in a foster home for that long, my siblings hadv a problem with me. They never even understood what I went through. All they knew was that you got kept. Yeah I got kept, with no chance of adoption. And even though I tried when I got older, the time and the separation and what had transpired in their lives in those foster care years was just too much. It was five of us, I was the next to youngest I've spent my whole life around strangers.. now I'm old, still stuck with stupid memories. I'm alone, I don't prefer to be alone, but it's easier than dealing with strangers. In all my years I just never seemed to meet anyone who's about anything. I don't know if it's about me and I attract the wrong kind of people, but I've been abandoned so many times. No matter how hard I work, or how much I play the get along game, It's never enough. People always seem to want to try to use me in some way shape or form. It's easier to be alone. I really admire this man. My older brother was very talented. He could have done this for his siblings. But all he did was grow up and become a drug addict alcoholic and try to use me, never used any of his talents. And all my other siblings did the same thing. They don't like me because I didn't do what they did. I worked hard. And for years I would give to them. When I stop giving to them they stop contacting me. Some people are just born stupid. (I'm not even going to give them the excuse of being foster children when they were young.) . Not this guy, Robert Carter is a true hero.

[@aspiretobethe]

Very inspirational, kudos to this young man

[@evonjohnson7355]

Great story. Robert Carter great job. May God bless your dad to continue to raise your children

[@carrieanncancino5118]

Thank you you very much young man❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I hope you and your5 children are healthy and blessed and have wonderful lives every day of their lives ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pfnt8697]

It's clear that this BEAUTIFUL man has been doing this from him looking after his siblings 💝💝👏🏽👏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏾🫶🏾🫶🏽🤲🏾🤲🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜💙💜🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@theperfectimperfectfamily13]

This is a beautiful story. My mom was a alcoholic and my dad. He was abusive and beat my mom senseless. I wish i was in foster care. 😢 I shouldn't say that, but we were beat so bad. Our skin would be open from wounds. In my father, he was not arrested one time. I do have disabilities, and one is ptsd. As a mom of 11 children and a husband of 19 years. When you go the trauma, it can break you, but you gotta rise above that. It took me years, and I am just keep praying. I give my kids what I didn't have as a kid, and that's the Lord. I give them love, and I am a sahm. I wanted my kids to know, hey, I am there for you. Some do have special needs, but that doesn't mean anything. They all love the same. ❤❤🎉

[@jeanetteh.9240]

I am so sorry you went through all that -- it sounds horrific. When you can, check with your county health department to see if there are any mental health services available to you. It might help you to work with a professional counselor for a while. May God bless you and your family.

[@theperfectimperfectfamily13]

@@jeanetteh.9240 I've been doing trauma counseling for years.

[@abelinaportillo7357]

A great parent!. God Bless you. You are an amazing person. Thank you for taking care of your parents🤩😊 God will give a great award in heaven and he will bless you always for sharing so much love.❤

[@JH-yv2ne]

Beautiful story made me cry 😢. So happy all siblings are together and his parents are in their lives ❤

[@kristiemiller4752]

I know his feeling as someone who was in care. But also as adult with a son the lack of family support gets to you sometimes. Thank you for doing what you do ❤

[@majesea]

Beautiful man… beautiful soul❤

[@dorishanoum3811]

OMG-- What an AWESOME STORY!! with ALL the bad in this WORLD goin on right NOW,, what a Pleasure to See POSITIVE Things like this ,instead a horriable story on my local NEWS ,, Of a child that was murdered at the hands of a parent,, or killed by a drive-by- shooting-- 😢-- I wish nothing but HAPPINESS TO THIS WOUNDERFUL FAMILY🤗👏👍💕🌻

[@Somugaga]

You don't need examples, just love

[@nananazimam2060]

That's beautiful.... ❤ Wishing you all the best... God bless you

[@kellyh379]

I am in awe of this story and this man. Bravo and best to you and yours ❤

[@charliechan6827]

What a man! Well done Sir!

[@NativeAmericanSwag]

God Bless him and his family!🙏 This man is extremely strong and to be able to keep his family together, and even reconcile with his parents is a truly blessed beautiful thing!🙏🥹❤️🫡 May God give him everything he needs in life and in his children’s lives, he needs a KZbin channel, movie, or something the world needs to be inspired!

[@jeannettehood6]

This brought tears , I wish him all best with his children. May God continue to bless him 🙏 ❤️

[@deneisefrancis3239]

Tears of happiness😭😭🙏🏾

[@1bellarules]

This story brought tears to my eyes. Mr. Carter you are a treasure. May you and your family continued to be blessed and grow.