The efforts of FOX40 and Sierra Adoption Services 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.
Fox40 Partner
Sierra Adoption
Services (SAS) is a nonprofit adoption agency with a unique mission. Unlike
traditional private adoption agencies, SAS 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."
October, 2008
Click this photo to see Max's Story
Max, Age: 9
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. He also says he really wants to meet a whale someday.
September, 2008Jarius likes to keep his room clean and organized. He doesn't like people touching his stuff. He has no problem helping around the house. He enjoys the company of children, however he would make a wonderful only-child. Some of his favorite things include: Guitar, Basketball, Video games, Singing and Dancing, Watching musicals, Doing informal gymnastics, and sometimes just being quiet. He'd love to have a family in the Sacramento area, ethnicity doesn't matter to him, and he'd love to have a pet! He needs a family that will support him and demonstrate a willingness to love him unconditionally.
Click this photo to see Christina's StoryChristina, 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 energy to keep up!
Click this photo to see Wille and Jaleel's Story
Wille age 6 and
Jaleel age 5:
Wille is extremely affectionate and loves to be the center
of attention. He constantly reaches out to others for love and hugs. He is
active and enjoys playing with toys, learning at school, watching cartoons, and
interacting with others. Wille does well with a consistent structure and
routine. A home is being sought for both Willie and his brother.
Jaleel
is an active boy who enjoys playing with blocks, trucks, and playing outside. He
does great with praise and hugs and a structured routine. He is always smiling.
He will be starting Kindergarten.
Click this photo to see Amber's Story
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
having fun and will respect her. She wants to be an actress or Disney Princess
and says she can be very decisive.
Click this photo to see Joseph's Story
Joseph, age
13:
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
easy to get along with and cares about others. Joseph is waiting for a permanent
family who will give him love and attention. He would do best as a youngest or
only child. He would prefer a single mom .. or a two parent home with a "really
nice dad." His favorite activities are pencil drawing and playing outdoors. He
would love for someone to take him dirt bike riding, hunting and fishing. He
would like to play the trombone in the school band. His favorite foods are Pizza
and Cookie Dough ice cream.
Click this photo to see Joey's Story
Joey, age
12:
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
playing video games. Joey is fond of animals and says he wouldn't mind having a
dog, horses or cows (he even mentioned a snake!) Joey's favorite foods are
chicken nuggets, strawberries and cereal and says he doesn't like certain
vegetables.
Joey is 12 years old now. He is lively, spirited, and engaging. He should be placed with a family which has experience with down syndrome and a lot of structure. He would do best in a home where he is the oldest. We do not recommend that he be placed with younger children.
December, 2007
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 Tylique.
Tylique is an enthusiatic boy. He enjoys riding his bike, coloring and playing video games. Tylique is an outdoors child who enjoys outdoor sports and playing in the park. He also enjoys spending time with his big sister.
Joey, age
11:
Joey is an affectionate, friendly and fun boy who is currently in the
6th grade. Joey was born with Down's Syndrome and receives special education
services. 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 playing video games. Joey is fond of animals and
says he wouldn't mind having a dog, horses or cows (he even mentioned a snake!)
Joey's favorite foods are chicken nuggets, strawberries and cereal and says he
doesn't like certain vegetables.
April,
2007
Isaac, 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
completing his chores. Isaac enjoys making others feel comfortable and is a
delight to be around.
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
affectionate and always up to trying something new. He is easy to get along with
and is an excellent leader in the classroom.