When Justin Padgett started tutoring 5th grader Jayden, their relationship grew beyond academic support to a fatherly bond. Jayden eventually asked Justin to adopt him, prompting Justin to discuss the possibility with his wife, Kasey. They learned that Jayden had three siblings who also needed a home. After careful consideration, Justin and Kasey decided to adopt all four children through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. This decision fulfilled Jayden’s wish to stay with his siblings, making it a dream come true for him.
