Nick says he's ready to score his forever family Statistics show 70 percent of harder-to-adopt children end up in prison or age-out of the foster care system. Children with special needs are considered to be part of that harder-to-adopt group. But as is the case with 14-year-old Nick, special needs kids aren't any harder to love. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/15/2009 9:27 PM
Loving siblings hope to expand their family and their love Moving in and out of foster homes isn't easy for children wanting forever families. A stable home environment is crucial for many children as they enter their adolescent years. Meet 9 year old Arjel and his 10-year old sister Itzel. FULL STORY>>11/8/2009 2:33 PM
Curious 9-year-old Arvion is a nature enthusiast News 8 met curious 9-year old Arvion last year, and saw how he was learning to obey rules. Now, Arvion is getting ready to celebrate his 10th birthday next month, and he's yearning for his forever family more than ever. FULL STORY>>11/1/2009 2:14 PM
With a laugh and a smile, Joseph warms the heart Every foster child needs a home with a family who will love and care for them as their own for the rest of their lives, especially foster children with special needs. FULL STORY>>10/11/2009 5:07 PM
Damien, 12-year-old ball of energy and future scientist Damien was in treatment for his special needs for four years before being placed in his first foster home last month. Damien knows this may not be his last move, but he hopes his next one is with his forever family. FULL STORY>>9/27/2009 2:45 PM
Forever Families airs every week on Sunday mornings. If you'd like to know more about a child you've seen on Forever Families, contact the Adoption Coalition of Texas at (888) 441-2009.
The City of Austin plans to have the Nueces Bike Boulevard opened by late spring. The boulevard would be a multi-use path where car traffic is discouraged. How do you feel about this?
I think this is a great idea, we need more roads like this
