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We hope you will check in often to see this part of the WRCBtv.com website.  We hope Forever Family will help hurting children find homes. 

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Forever Family Contact Numbers

Department of Children's Services/Chattanooga

1-877-DCS-KIDS
(1-877-327-5437)

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How to Foster, Adopt in Tennessee

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To learn more on how to foster or adopt a child in Tennessee, click here. More>>

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Megan

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Danielle

She's ready to find her Forever Family. Help Danielle make her dream come true. More>>

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Jamie

Jamie wants to find her Forever Family. More>>

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Charles

His adoptable teen proves a little extra attention can make a huge difference and turn failure into success. More>>

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Velveth

Some children who have known pain and rejection are almost afraid to even hope for a Forever Family but we're hoping a sweet little girl gets every thing she deserves. More>>

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Jamie

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Kristina Video included

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You could do so much good in the life of a child.  One such child is 12 year old Kristina. More>>

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Tristian Video included

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The very special adoptable children we feature each week have the most basic of needs. More>>

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Tiger Video included

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A boy named Tiger could become a standout in school, sports and in life with the help of a forever family. Here's his story.

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Jenny Video included

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This adoptable teen is enthusiastic about almost everything. She is in need of a loving family and has had too many people let her down. But Jenny says she always find the bright side. More>>

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Bradley Video included

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Children who have been in foster care for years may be close to giving up, but they, like all children, deserve to have a family. Let's meet 16-year-old Bradley.

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Thomas

Parents appreciate the unique and special qualities of their children. Cindy Sexton introduces us to an intriguing pre-teen who is smart, kind and would make any parents proud if only he had one. More>>

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Chris

It doesn't matter how old an adoptable child becomes, he still wants a forever family. Cindy Sexton introduces us to a great guy who could share a lifetime of happiness. More>>

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Adara Video included

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Nobody ever said being a parent is easy. We bring you Forever Family each week because we believe someone out there is being called to help. This is Adara's story.

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Crystal and Barbara

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This edition of Forever Family features sisters who are practically inseparable. They would benefit greatly from a loving and stable single- or two-parent family. More>>

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John Video included

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This adoptable child wants what most boys want, and John's ready to take that next step if he can find a forever family. More>>

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Ashley Video included

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All children react differently to the tough reality of living in foster care and not having a forever family, but this teen is always looking for the rainbow. More>>

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Thomas Video included

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We meet a seventh grader who's almost 13 and needs a forever family to help him grow into a strong young man. More>>

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Tyler Video included

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We hope our Forever Family segments will touch the hearts of our viewers and promote adoption to families who may not have ever considered it. We hope this week's adoptable child's sweet smile will touch your heart.

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Jessica Video included

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Adults have a hard time dealing with loss and rejection. That kind of pain is magnified in a child who has known more loss than love. This week's adoptable child is almost grown up, but she still wants a forever family. More>>

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Svetlana Video included

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The heartbreak of a child who has no parents can't be measured or understood by most of us. This adoptable child has known great sorrow, but still has hope for a forever family. More>>

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Tarris Video included

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13 year old Tarris is a bright beautiful and athletic young lady. Her basketball team went 16 and 2 last year and she says they learned more from their two losses. "You gotta have teamwork. It's just all about teamwork." More>>

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Makayla

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Lots of kids are feeling anxious about school right about now, especially middle schoolers. Parents who understand can help a lot. That's one reason Makayla is very anxious to find a forever family.

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Allen

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This adoptable child will capture your heart, but the right forever family will have to find a way to capture his heart. More>>

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Tori Video included

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Many children who come out of difficult situations have no doubts about what they want. This adoptable child also knows what she doesn't want to be.

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Steven

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Good kids get lost in the system waiting for parents because not enough families are willing to open their doors and hearts to let them in. Steven is a great kid with a big heart. All he needs is a forever family. More>>

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Leena Video included

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Children who are waiting for Forever Families often have a keen insight that is way beyond their years. This adoptable is teen is a deep thinker and talented artist.

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Scott Video included

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When we first met tonight's adoptable teen, it was summer. But five months later, Scott is still searching for a Forever Family who will love him for who he is. More>>

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Tamarius Video included

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All children need a strong male figure in their lives. That's especially important in the lives of teen boys who may have never had a good male role model. And that's where you may come in. Meet Tamarius in this week's Forever Family.

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Meghan Video included

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Some people shine like beacons, no matter their circumstances. One young teen has every reason to be sad and bitter, but Meghan has an incredible attitude. She hopes and prays for a forever family.

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Emma

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Child's play takes on a deeper meaning when it's a girl playing house and at the same time hoping for a forever family. Meet 9-year-old Emma.

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Elizabeth and Matthew Video included

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Adoption case workers strive to keep brothers and sisters together whenever possible. Eyewitness News introduces Elizabeth and Matthew who could add a lots of sugar and spice to your world in this week's Forever Family.

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Chris Video included

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Time is not on the side of adoptable teenage children who are still hoping for parents, but you may be the parent who can grant the deepest wishes of 15-year-old Chris. More>>

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Chris Video included

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Forever Family is all about changing lives. We want to give you the opportunity to completely change the outcome of a child's life and of course at the same time change yours. More>>

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Cassidy

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This week's adoptable child has some special interests that may fit right into your family.

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Zachary

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Don't we all just want to be accepted for who we are? It takes many of us a lifetime to figure that out, but the adoptable children I've met so far know what they want. This child seeking a Forever Family. More>>

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Fred

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We're getting great response to our Forever Family segment. It's good to know so many viewers are open to bringing another child into their homes. This week's adoptable child will thrive in a forever family. He's athletic, cheerful and bright.

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Stedmon Video included

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Older children who are in foster care still have a strong desire to be adopted, but their hopes are diminishing. It's not too late for a likeable young man named Stedmon. Maybe you can become his forever family.

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Quan, Dray and Kay Kay

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The children featured in this week's Forever Family segment captured our hearts back in August. Three young siblings are still in need of a home giving you the chance to enlarge your family, maybe even double it!

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Justin Video included

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12 year old Justin's vivid imagination could lead to a career in writing. He has lots of ideas and lots of stories but he also knows he has lots of options. More>>

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Robert Video included

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Older children who are waiting to be adopted have special needs, because they have suffered great loss and pain. A Forever Family is the cure they need. This adoptable child is ready for the love you may be able to provide.

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Josh Video included

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Loving parents have the power to completely turn around the life of a child. More>>

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Kala Video included

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We first met Kala at Christmas. She says it's hard being a teenager without guidance and love from parents. Kala is 13 years old and lives in a group home. She is praying for a Forever Family.

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Bonnie Video included

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Structure, support and praise are three of the most important things parents can give children. This adoptable child has been in foster care most of her life, but a forever family would give her what she needs. More>>

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Brooklyn

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Somehow, some way most of the older children who are waiting for adoption learn how to cope with their situation. They figure out what they need and find the strength to remain positive. 16-year-old Brooklyn is mature with a childlike desire to have a Forever Family.

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James Video included

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We've all met people who instantly made their mark. They take a room by storm, or they use their gregarious personalities to do good and lead others. 15-year-old James has all of those qualities. The only thing missing for this teen is a Forever Family.

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Kourtney Video included

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The experts tell us loving parents can make a profound difference in a child's life, no matter how old the child is. This week's Forever Family features a 15-year-old girl who could truly blossom in a real family.

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Andrew and Kaleigh Video included

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This week's Forever Family features a brother and sister who are available for adoption. Andrew and Kaleigh will be kept together, partly because they have already had to deal with loss and grief in their young lives.

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Paige Video included

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Every child deserves a Forever Family and the happiness and security it can bring. Meet 9-year-old Paige who can help make your family complete.

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Sarah Video included

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Enthusiasm is contagious, and this adoptable child wants take on the world. But she needs a Forever Family to help make that possible. Meet Sarah. More>>

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Cambria

We meet a remarkable 15 year old girl who already has her life mapped out. More>>

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Matrine Video included

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Today's adoptable child will bring double blessings to the forever family" who gives her a permanent home. It's a unique situation with a daughter to adopt, and a granddaughter to love. More>>

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James

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The inventor's clubhouse is the perfect place for James.

 "I like to just make anything put my mind together and build stuff out of my mind." More>>

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Ashleigh Video included

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Our goal is to see that every child available for adoption finds a Forever Family. Older children are harder to place and are considered special needs. But some children who need a home have even more More>>

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Anthony: A Success Story Video included

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We get to see a boy get his forever family. Anthony's story is a little complicated, but that is so often the case in adoptions. It's the outcome that matters. More>>

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Lucas Video included

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Every child deserves a home and love.

That's why Channel 3 Eyewitness News is sharing stories of adoptable children. More>>

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Larry Video included

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The little boy we introduce you to needs a loving family that can meet his special needs. More>>

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Tommy Lee Video included

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Tommy Lee says "I'd do anything to get a family. I pretty much do a lot of praying every night... Just to get a family. I've been waiting a long time." More>>

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Love Times Five: The Montgomery Family Video included

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You heard that right. Wanda and Wade Montgomery have two grown children and now five at home, ranging in age from 13 to 5. More>>

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