Brother and sister still hope for a family News 8 Austin talked to Carlos and his sister, Justyne, in October 2006. Carlos was cheerful the first time around but he's less optimistic that a permanent family will take him and his sister into their home. FULL STORY>>5/11/2008 3:06 PM
Energetic sisters hope for a forever home Tea parties, dress up, baking and crafts. This is what home is full of for a set of sisters. Meet Dorothy, Desiray and Destiny: three sisters waiting for one Forever Family.
FULL STORY>>4/20/2008 11:11 AM
Isaac is a fighter, ready for a family This happy 14-year-old is more than one year into leukemia treatment, and he is responding to treatment well. He has plenty of confidence and knows he's ready and worthy of a Forever Family. FULL STORY>>4/6/2008 2:34 PM
Adoption crucial for 6-year-old Austin Last week News 8 introduced you to 6-year-old Austin. He has autism and has had a very important year. Since he's been in foster care, he's made incredible progress – socially and developmentally.
FULL STORY>>3/30/2008 1:55 PM
Year of tremendous progress for foster child Austin is 6 years old and has autism. Though he doesn't speak yet, his caregivers say he's smarter than he lets on. There's no telling how much more progress he'd make if he had a forever family. FULL STORY>>3/23/2008 3:55 PM
Foster child dreams of a family and farm life When we take our big camera out to shoot a story with foster kids, we never know how they'll respond. Many are nervous, some are shy. For D'Marcus, a day at the farm with the news crew brought out his best.
FULL STORY>>3/9/2008 2:51 PM
Teen giving up hope on adoption Sixteen-year-old Jarod has had a rough year, and is losing all hope that the right family will adopt him before he turns 18. FULL STORY>>12/2/2007 5:00 AM
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.
