"A Place Called Home" is a monthly profile of children waiting to be adopted by loving families. The segments, produced and written by FOX40's Donna Cordova, air the first Monday of every month on FOX40 News at 10PM.
The efforts of FOX40 and Sierra Forever Families continues to be successful in placing children with loving families. Within the last nine years, more than 107 children have been placed into permanent homes.
In 1999 FOX40 received a "Presidential Adoption Excellence Award" from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the station's efforts at promoting adoption.
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Call Sierra Forever Families at (916) 368-5114 or (530) 478-0900 to learn more about adopting or click here to link to Sierra Forever Families web site.Sierra Forever Families(SFF) is a nonprofit adoption agency with a unique mission. Unlike traditional private adoption agencies, SFF serves those children least likely to be adopted, children with tragic histories of abuse and neglect. The agency is built on the firm belief that no child is "un-adoptable."
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Sierra Forever Families - Mission for the Future
Foster Families are becoming Resource Families: a whole new way of caring for children in transition. Looking out for the child's long-term interest, these caring households offer a continuity of caring, weather the child remains in their home or is reunited with their birth family. Donna... more
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June 2009: Donte- A Milestone
For over a decade, FOX40 has worked to bring attention to the hundreds of Northern California children waiting to be adopted. Now ten years later, thanks to two FOX40 viewers, Dante celebrates a major achievement. FOX40's Donna Cordova digs deep into the archives, to chronicle a true A PLACE... more
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April 2009: Max
Max describes himself as a boy with a lot of energy ... who is just starting to know life. He says he loves monster trucks, dirt bikes, and skate boarding. He also likes to play in parks, slide on slides, and swing on swings. Plus, he has a fascination with bugs. You name it .. Earthworms,... more
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March 2009: Tajanae, Denisha and George
Tajanae and Denisha are the cutest girls you'll ever meet. They are loving sisters who are very attached to one another. Although Denisha is the middle child, she is very much the big sister. She loves to let you know what she wants and can easily get her sister to follow along! The girls are... more
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February 2009: Angelo Age 16
Angelo seeks a "laid back" family to call his own. While working to stay on track in school, he has become proficient in archery and snowboarding. This young Rock 'n' Roll fan is looking to grow in and to find, a place called home. more
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January 2009: Devon Age 8
Devon is looking for a loving family. This 2nd grader enjoys animals, bike rides, playing in the park. An avid reader, Devon is equally proud of his collection of dinosaurs and plastic sharks. more
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October 2008: Max
He is a self-described "hyper" kid, who says, he is just starting to know life. He loves monster trucks, dirt bikes and skateboarding. He likes to play in parks, slide on slides and swing on swings. He says he really likes bugs, such as, earthworms, snails, tarantulas and scorpions.... more
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August 2008: Christina Age 6
Christina's favorite color is pink. She likes to play outside, laughing and singing at the drop of a hat. She is in the first grade and is doing very well in school with special education supports to accommodate her limited vision. She's looking for a structured, but fun family... with the... more
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May 2008: Amber Age 15
Amber is a fun, sweet girl who loves anything High School Musical. She enjoys playing her flute or with her Gameboy and MP3 player. She has an interest in bird watching and would like to learn how to kayak and do stage lighting. Amber is looking for a family who loves and believes in her, enjoys... more
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March 2008: Joseph
Joseph is in the 8th grade. He loves animals... dogs, cats or other animals he can take care of. He would do well in a 4-H family, with lots of animals to love. Joseph is also interested in the SPCA, Animal Rescue or rural living. He is kind, helpful, polite, smart, playful, and affectionate. He is... more
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February 2008: Joey
Joey is an affectionate, friendly and fun boy who. He is high functioning and can do many things on his own, with supervision. He gets along well with his peers and has many friends. Joey enjoys playing Power Rangers, Star Wars and Spiderman. He also likes playing basketball, doing artwork, and... more
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December 2007: Latice and Tylique
Latice, age 10 and Tylique, age 6: Latice is a sweet and friendly young lady, who enjoys playing basketball and designing clothes. She is an expressive individual and displays it through writing, singing and doing different styles with her hair. Latice is very protective of her younger brother... more
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April 2007: Issac Age 5
Isaac is an engaing, kind hearted and helpful individual. He loves being outdoors, playing basketball at the park and spending his free time visiting with family. Isaac is a wonderful helper around the house. He feels that with a little assistance he would be good at helping out with a baby and... more
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March 2007: Joseph Age 12
Joseph is in the 7th grade. He loves dogs. His favorite activities are skateboarding, playing outdoors, riding scooters and jumping on the trampoline. He also enjoys drawing and art. His favorite foods are pizza and cookie dough ice cream. Joseph is kind, helpful, polite, smart, playful, and... more
