TBRI which stands for trust based relational intervention, is a relational connection to fostering that we believe brings the best opportunity for the kids to find healing.
Colby is an incredible young man who has made the best of his situation in an imperfect foster care system filled with group homes and residential facilities.
Jacob desires to have someone walk alongside him and appreciate this serious disposition and all those respectable qualities that he exhibits. However, he also needs that person to be willing to protect him and love him fiercely in a way that he can let go to be carefree and silly.
We know there is a family out there who can offer the same to Wyatt and we hope that a family watching is willing to say yes. Yes to adopting Wyatt, yes to visiting him, yes to loving him, and yes to looking into those chocolate brown eyes and telling him, “you are precious, you are loved, you are m
Damien deserves a mom to pat his back, affirm that he has been brave on his journey in foster care and to tell him that he will always be taken care of.
Christian is handsome, athletic, effortlessly smart, and has an incredible sense of humor. For a child like him, you can envision the ideal next 15 years of his life.
Tazavion communicated that any ride was ok because he was thankful just to be at the fair, and any willing family would be a blessing because he would finally be home.
Our day at Smith Nursery started off with overcast skies, cold temperatures and gusty winds. We were at a nursery and much like the weather at the start of the day this sweet boy’s disposition matched the weather.
Our 10 year old TImere featured on Forever Family this week was such an interesting boy to observe. When I first met Timere at filming he seemed quiet and I would even go as far as to say he appeared disengaged.
To say Stefani as a daughter would be a gift to any family willing to receive her is an understatement. In three hours this young lady taught me to speak the truth without shame or fear while allowing others to see the beauty that comes from that type of boldness.
We celebrated with them at their adoption party and came with gifts and cards filled with encouragement for this new family that was officially together.
Thirteen-year-old Patience is one of a very large sibling set with seven children in all. She comes from a family filled with lots of brothers and sisters, all with their unique and fun personalities, as evidenced by her bubbly sister sitting next to her in the interview that you will see.
This young lady has a heart to take care of others and to encourage them to reach outside of themselves for the good of others. Samorra had an opportunity to brag about the amazing girl she is.
Austin needs parents who see him as a capable young man who deserves the experiences and opportunities that pour into his strengths and passions to become an entrepreneur who travels to Asia.
After a vulnerable and insightful interview with this young woman, we all sat there stunned by her maturity and her willingness to share not just about her story and desire to find a family but also her desire to see the face of foster care change.
Joshua stands staring at a barrier that has been built over years during his time in foster care. However, the hope of having a forever family, and his desire to be a son has started the process of taking down his walls.
By Ashley McKinley | Program Development Director, North Carolina Forever Families Coordinator
This week the story explains the “why” that drives our weekly segments. We invest the time, energy and resources because we believe that there are more capable families who should consider stepping up to the calling of foster care.
For thousands of foster children nationwide the ability for their stories to be told, the chance for their voice to be heard, and the opportunity for redemption in their story is frequently drowned out by the other noises of this world that we miss their song.
Not only does she have various passions and varied interests, but the thing about Makayla is she will tell you enthusiastically about each and everything she enjoys and will also share with you why each of these passions are important to her.
There are so many memorable things about our featured twelve year old that it was difficult to focus on one specific thing as I sat down to write this week’s story.
By Ashley McKinley | North Carolina Forever Families Coordinator
In the classic Anne of Green Gables this fictional character is known for her eagerness to please. Anne is a character who adapts to a new family and a new way of life while remaining hopeful and not afraid to dream.
The willingness to take the time to find one missing puzzle piece that can help a child feel more understood, more at ease. It is also that same puzzle piece that makes us feel a little more connected to them as an individual.
Seven-year-old Tashyra did not want to get in front of the camera when we met her recently, but we still managed to get her to open up about herself and the things she loves!
When I hear the name Harold I think of a gray haired 80 year old man sitting in a rocking chair on the porch, drinking lemonade while he smiles and talks about the “good ol’ years.”
Seven Homes and Forever Family believe there is a family out there for every child waiting to be adopted. We along Eric Thomas and WBTV believe that permanency is something that EVERY single child deserves.
I loved hearing our camera man’s thick accent “if I can get the right angle on this shot and capture this boy’s green eyes with the right light then I know that a family out there will see it and bring him home”
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