Teacher adopts his students and 3 siblings

In celebration of national adoption month, “GMA3” meets former 5th grade teacher Justin Padgett and wife Kasey - who adopted Justin’s student, and his 3 siblings.
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[@DD-pt9qw]

What I find special about this couple is they didn’t hesitate to adopt the 2 older siblings. Sadly it’s rare for older kids specifically teens to be adopted out of foster care. Im so happy all of them get to stay together.

[@manuelnavarrette9860]

Justin is my boss! He's such a great man! Those kids really have awesome parents!!

[@TsunamiRecRoom]

I'm am so happy for him and his family, he was a teacher at my old school and I'm so happy for him!!

[@TightyWhiteyTrash]

So cute. Great mom & dad that saw the signs and was willing to take on 4 siblings. *We need to see news stories like this more often*

[@earthlyworld4698]

What a sweet teacher

[@Tunapie]

My family runs an orphanage and the most bittersweet thing we experience is seeing our kids finding their own families and getting the love and opportunities that they deserve. Bittersweet because we have to part with the children that we’ve taken care of for years and that we have already considered as family.

[@geisalagordon9966]

How wonderful for this trip to Hawaii! However, the best part is that 4 children have parents that chose them, all 4 of them!

[@wendyodell356]

Those are two heros. Congratulations to you all! 🙏❤🎉

[@ngs5554]

The little boy is so cute. I hope they all enjoy long and happy lives together.

[@RoseMaryCoffman-im6rt]

Those are my kids I'm the birth mom to all 4. And this was one of the best things I've ever done for my children. It was one of the hardest I ever done at the same time. Letting them go was hard. But they are getting the best life ever. God blessed my kids with great people l. To give them what I couldn't in life. Show them places I never could have. Thank you for keeping them together. God answered me when I prayed just to know how they are. Thank you

[@mic47013]

❤❤❤ amazing teacher and his family More people should adopt

[@carolbenson6524]

What wonderful parents 😅

[@shaindystern1038]

Amazing loving parents

[@Olivia-r1k]

God Bless this family 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@Music_junke]

Love this so much 🥹😭🫶

[@briannastultz1468]

I would love to adopt, the problem I’m facing is with my pathetic teacher salary and the 30% increase on rent prices, I can’t afford to live in my own apartment.

[@fanofallaroundaudreyandjus544]

I wish you guys got more money and that all teachers didn’t get the same amount of money and instead it was based on how much work and effort you put in since some of my teachers are amazing and deserve so much more money and recognition for their work, effort, and attitude. My special Ed teacher has a service animal and has many mental and physical problems herself like POTS, ADHD, double jointed knees, allergies, glasses, etc. She deserves so much more money considering she’s having to deal with some horrible special Ed kids, the education system, teachers, etc and still being happy and nice at the end of the day. Plus having to fight both the education system and teachers just to get the help and accommodations we need to succeed.

[@staceymounce2502]

I relate. I would love to adopt. I’ve always wanted to be a mom, but I’m single and have fertility issues. However, with only my teaching salary, I can barely afford to take care of my own needs.

[@MrJking065]

It is a very Noble and Godly thing to a bring a child into your home and make he/she a part of your family.

[@michaelbilgen2976]

Awesome!

[@kamronrhodes5151]

Congratulations

[@kristenkaz3080]

Beautiful family. Now that’s being a true Pro Life advocate. ❤

[@janeclayton151]

and a beautiful life indeed.

[@FDR-ww6xz]

It’s just like the ending of “Matilda”.

[@bmjesus08]

I love that movie

[@fallonparks1883]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rickeyirvin7959]

Let's go mr padgett

[@DogLover1718]

Great family

[@elizabethramos8461]

So I’m guessing they were in a different place completely were the fire started bless Maui and hope all those people got there homes back

[@carinagrennan129]

People may be more inclined to subscribe to your channel if you please STOP with the loud ending to your programming. Thank you.

[@elizabethramos8461]

Yet again so sad what happpened😢

[@Jackson_Jenkins19]

I go to school with Jayden

[@bmjesus08]

What about these kids bio birth parents though?where r they?

[@RoseMaryCoffman-im6rt]

I didn't make very good chooses and im in recovery. And have been for over a year

[@elliesouza717]

@bmjesus08 How is that your business

[@Thesocoolwilliamsfamily]

The kids don't look happy

[@angiem1704]

you know what....I had the same uncomfortable feeling....I thought I was the only one and I hope I'm wrong....

[@elliesouza717]

@Thecoolwilliamsfamily Ever think it's just the situation? Of course you didn't

[@d8ngdeld8ng]

😍🫂

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

This story is INCREDIBLE. I'm thrilled for these kids. But.... Did you have to make them sit through that CRINGEfest of Hawaiian dancing? I'm second-hand embarrassed for everyone involved in this. GMA, get with the times. Are you going for the old people demographic? Haven't we aged out of people who would find this entertaining? Soooo outdated. Again, bless this family for adopting these kids, and bless these kids for sitting through that CRINGEfest dance segment, haha.

[@L.Spencer]

I wouldn't say it quite like that, but it felt a little bizarre to hear a heartwarming story and suddenly it's like an ad for Hawaii on Wheel of Fortune or something. But I bet they'll love it. The little kids should probably watch some old sitcom episodes where they go to Hawaii, like the Brady Bunch or Full House.

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

@@L.Spencer lol. It. Was. AWKWARD. I'd have thought I was on candid camera, practical jokes, or maybe Ashton Kutcher was nearby, and ready to punk me. It was beyond bad. I had to turn it off. What a weird, almost creepy, show.

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

This is why they barely have any views...

[@saraallred4435]

Watch the entire segment again, but stay focused on the oldest kids' faces 😂

[@L.Spencer]

@@saraallred4435 I was watching the older kids' faces, especially the girl, and she looked genuinely surprised and excited when they announced it. But I think it started to feel a little cheesy to her.

[@lindalong7219]

❤❤❤❤