At 19, Baylee Laine gave up scholarship and worked two jobs to take in her four younger siblings

Baylee Laine and her family. A 19-year-old softball player gave up a full university sports scholarship and worked two jobs while even sleeping in a legal office, all to gain custody of her four younger siblings after years of family instability. Baylee Laine, now 28, eventually legally adopted all four children when she was 21. Her story recently went viral again after she shared a TikTok video showing the family's journey from foster care to their life together today, as detailed in an exclusive interview with People magazine. Laine's journey towards permanent custody began during her childhood, which was marked by her parents' separation and repeated involvement from Child Protective Services (CPS).Timeline of the sibling adoption journeyAge 8: CPS becomes involved and custody moves to her father.High school senior: Her mother gives birth to twins, and Laine considers leaving on a softball scholarship.Decision: Laine turns down the sports scholarship to stay with her siblings.October 2017, age 19: CPS places all four siblings in Laine's care through a foster arrangement.Age 21: The adoptions are finalised after a two-year court fight to end parental rights.Present, age 28: Laine...