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Forever Families: Viewing foster care as a small part of a big life

While foster care provides children a safe place to grow up, it's not without its ups and downs.

07/25/2010 03:03 PM

Forever Families: Parents needed to complete bond of sisterly love

Sisterly love doesn't get much better than what Lizzy and Mia share, unless some loving parents decide to be a part of the picture.

07/18/2010 06:20 PM

Forever Families: Christina sets high goals

Fifteen-year-old Christina has been waiting for a stable home for years, but she is still hopeful a permanent family is out there for her somewhere.

07/11/2010 05:26 PM

Forever Families: Billy waits for his big catch, a family

At 16, Billy has a lot to offer a family, and hopes that with a little patience, it's only a matter of time for them to find him.

07/04/2010 01:46 PM

12-year-old deserves all the love he's ready to give

For some 12-year-olds, the idea of going to a museum isn't very riveting, but for this one it's just the opposite.

06/30/2010 04:05 PM

Forever Families: 15-year-old broadcasts desire for a family

Being a teenager in foster care can leave some children feeling unwanted, or as if they're running out of time to get adopted. But 15-year-old Tyler isn't even close to giving up hope. His positive outlook is addicting, and he hopes broadcasting it will attract his forever family.

06/20/2010 05:08 PM

Two wolf hybrids take a flight from Oregon to Texas

Intern Showcase: An Austin-based company, Pet Relocation, helped facilitate the flight of two wolf hybrids from Oregon to the Saint Francis Sanctuary in Montgomery, Texas.

Updated 06/17/2010 08:10 AM

Forever Families: 13-year-old shares an unforgettable personality

He has the name of a big city and a heart just as big. Meet 13-year-old Denver, who wants to share his enthusiasm with a forever family.

06/13/2010 06:33 PM

Forever Families: 13-year-old craves inspiration and a family

Some say if your favorite color is blue you're soothing, passionate and caring, as well as sensitive and wise. Shopping for beads with 13-year-old Jessica said a lot about her sense of style and personality.

06/06/2010 03:47 PM

Forever Families: Marcus likes to write about love, hopes to find it in a family

Fifteen-year-old Marcus is missing his permanent family, but basketball and poetry helps him keep a positive outlook on life.

05/30/2010 02:12 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.