More Adoption Stories

This week, we meet a young woman who refuses to let her struggles and her past get in the way of her future and her search for a place to call home.

A Place to Call Home: Sierra

4:32 PM, May 17, 2012

We continue our partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, profiling some of the hundreds of children in state foster care up for adoption.

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Connie Fails runs President Clintons Museum Store. Nearly two decades ago, she and her husband adopted two children overseas, after multiple attempts to adopt in the U.S.

THV Extra: Ark. family adoption story

7:26 PM, May 16, 2012

Tonight in our THV Extra at 6 we will share with you one Arkansas family's adoption story.

DHS puts out call for more foster parents

4:16 PM, May 4, 2012

Arkansas officials are putting out a call for more foster families.

No matter who you are or how old, the fact is you still need your parents. But a brother and sister in Central Arkansas dont really know what that means. Theyve been in foster care since 2003.

A Place to Call Home: Crystal & D'Angelo

5:12 PM, Apr 19, 2012

We continue our partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services and find out these kids are desperate for a place to call home.

This month, we meet two brothers, Jaylen and OBrian, who dont need much...just a home with a whole lot of love.

A Place to Call Home: Jaylen and O'Brian

7:34 AM, Mar 22, 2012

Imagine having no mom, no dad, or no real place to call home. This month, we meet two brothers, Jaylen and O'Brian, who don't need much...just a home with a whole lot of love.

Today's THV prime-time special goes in-depth with adoption officials

7:28 PM, Mar 8, 2012

Thursday night, Today's THV aired a prime-time adoption special called "A Place to Call Home."

Finding a forever family doesnt come easy for everyone. Todays THV has shared countless stories of these children in our Place to Call Home series. For those about to age out of foster care, the chance of finding that forever home is even less.

UALR grad offers help, hope for former foster kids

8:09 PM, Feb 29, 2012

A UALR grad is turning his work in school into his work for life.

Weve talked to First Lady Ginger Beebe, local radio personality Bob Robbins, and now we are profiling one of our own here at Todays THV, THV This Morning anchor Alyse Eady.

THV Extra: 'THV This Morning' anchor Alyse Eady reveals her adoption story

12:50 AM, Feb 24, 2012

This month, in addition to our regular adoption series, we are featuring well-known Arkansans who've been adopted. It's all part of our effort, to find forever families for kids in foster care, and to shed light on what adoption is really about. Now we are profiling one of our own here at Today's THV, "THV This Morning" anchor Alyse Eady.

THVs Dawn Scott introduces us to Abby, Colton, and Clara who are desperate for a place to call home.

A Place to Call Home: Abby, Colton, and Clara

7:46 PM, Feb 16, 2012

Each month, through our partnership with the Department of Human Services, we profile a child or a group of brothers and sisters up for adoption. These children live in state foster homes and can only dream of being loved and cared for by a permanent family.

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First lady Ginger Beebe shares her adoption story in this THV Extra.

THV Extra at 10: First lady Ginger Beebe shares her adoption story

12:47 AM, Feb 10, 2012

In our THV Extra this Thursday, there is a new twist to our "A Place to Call Home" adoption series.

A Place to Call Home: James, Melissa, and Maria

4:55 PM, Jan 19, 2012

The children suffered a heartbreaking, failed adoption attempt over the holidays.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services sent this video our way. Its an inspiring look at foster parenting in the state of Arkansas.

Inspiring Video: Foster parenting in Arkansas

6:06 PM, Jan 5, 2012

The Arkansas Department of Human Services sent this video our way. It's an inspiring look at foster parenting in the state of Arkansas.

15-year old Shawn is one of those children. He has been in state foster care for the past five years.

A Place to Call Home: Shawn

8:06 AM, Dec 15, 2011

This month, we continue our partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services by introducing you to a young man with a big dream.

A Place to Call Home: Desiree, Hunter, Thomas & Scott

7:28 PM, Nov 24, 2011

Imagine not being wanted by your own parents ...neglected and put up for adoption. That is the case for hundreds of children in Arkansas, including the young sibling group you are about to meet.

What happens when a child in state foster care turns 18 and ages out of the system without ever being adopted?

THV Extra at 10: 'Aging out' of foster care

12:20 AM, Nov 18, 2011

What happens when a child in state foster care turns 18 and "ages out" of the system without ever being adopted? Tonight in a THV Extra on the "THV 10:00 Difference," we find out.

THVs Dawn Scott introduces us to 17-year-old Shannon who is concerned she will age out of foster care without finding a family.

A Place to Call Home: Shannon

7:31 AM, Nov 17, 2011

Today's THV is partnered with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, profiling some of the hundreds of kids in state foster care who are up for adoption.

16-year old Patrice has lived her life in and out of foster homes. She has been in state care since the age of 3.

A Place to Call Home: Patrice

7:24 AM, Nov 10, 2011

This week, 16-year old Patrice shares her story and explains why she so desperately wants a forever home.

A Place to Call Home: Chyanne

6:44 AM, Nov 3, 2011

Today's THV is partnered with the Department of Human Services, profiling some of the hundreds of children, like Chyanne, who are up for adoption.

we feature 13-year old BJ and 12-year old Janie, siblings who want and need a family they can trust to care for and love them.

A Place to Call Home: BJ and Janie

7:01 AM, Oct 27, 2011

Few understand the upset children face, growing up as foster kids, and right now there are roughly 500 such children in Arkansas just waiting for a family to adopt them.

This week, we introduce you to Heather, a little girl whos suffered a lifetime of heartbreak and wants nothing more than a place to call home.

A Place to Call Home: Heather

6:52 AM, Oct 20, 2011

Right now there are roughly 500 children in Arkansas, just waiting for a family to adopt them. Today's THV is partnered with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, profiling some of the hundreds of children up for adoption.

Tomas is a typical teenager, and he loves sports, especially basketball.

A Place to Call Home: Tomas

5:53 PM, Oct 13, 2011

Today's THV is partnered with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, profiling some of the hundreds of children up for adoption.

14-year old Hayleigh, 10-year old Hannah, 9-year old Hallie, and 5-year old Hunter have been in state foster care since May of 2009.

A Place to Call Home: Hayleigh, Hannah, Hallie, and Hunter

6:18 AM, Oct 6, 2011

We continue our partnership with the Department of Human Services, profiling some of the hundreds of children in state foster care, and up for adoption.

This week, we introduce you to three brothers and a sister, desperate for a place to call home.

A Place to Call Home: Zach, Jaden, Xena, and Ashton

6:09 AM, Sep 29, 2011

Tonight, a look into the heartbreak four Arkansas siblings are dealing with each day, as they live separately, hoping one family will soon take them home.

A Place to Call Home: Chris, Billy, Adrianna, and Bentley

6:39 PM, Sep 22, 2011

We continue our partnership with the Department of Human Services this week, profiling some of the hundreds of children in state foster care.

THVs Dawn Scott introduces us to 15-year old Brandon who is looking for a place to call home.

A Place to Call Home: Brandon

2:09 PM, Sep 15, 2011

Each week we bring you stories of children up for adoption in Arkansas. All are considered tough to place. Most are minorities, older children, or part of a sibling group.