7/1 Trey
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @12:47pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English
A young boy is hoping the third time is the charm when it comes to finding a forever family.
6/3 Jessica's Emancipation Shower
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 @10:36am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Fox 4 recently hosted an emancipation shower for Jessica Campbell, a high school graduate who has aged out of foster care.
5/27 Tyler & Taylor
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 @11:28am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Life hasn't been easy for Tyler and Taylor. The twins have bounced from one foster home to another for several years.
5/20 Kiara
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @11:02am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
While Kiara is reaching for the stars, she's also searching for a family.
4/8 Black Adoption Council
Thursday, April 9, 2009 @9:36am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
A local organization is bringing attention to who they call "the forgotten children" in foster care.
3/18 Prom Edition Teisha
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 @10:47am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Most teen girls are stressing over what dress to wear for prom. But for Teisha, she has the added stress of not having a family to share in her special moment.
2/11 Scarlet
Thursday, February 19, 2009 @10:39am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Scarlet is an affectionate "tween" that's looking for a mother to share her positive outlook on life.
2/25 Teranni & Sanford
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 @11:53am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Teranni, 13, and Sanford, 12, have been without a family for about five years.
2/4 Trey
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 @11:37am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Ericka English catches up with a 12-year-old boy who is still looking for a family.
1/28 Thomas
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @11:37am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Nine-year-old Thomas is well beyond his years.
12/10/08 One Woman Has All She Wants For Christmas
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @10:46am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
There was no need for Periann Forney to sit on Santa's lap at this year's holiday party for the Department of Family and Protective Services. She says she already has all she wants for Christmas.
Adopting Skyler
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @9:38am CST
Courtney Leblanc was a blushing bride on her wedding day just a few months ago; but it wasn't just her new husband making her smile, it's the joy beaming from this tiny four-year-old with a huge heart.
Briggs Family to Welcome New Addition on Adoption Day
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @11:19am CST
Reported by: Ericka English
November is National Adoption Month and several southeast Texas families are making room in their hearts and homes for children in need of love.
Foster Care Alumnus Makes a Difference for Those In Care
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @4:08pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English
A foster care alumnus is giving hope to children in the system. And he's making a positive name for himself while doing it.
Tristian & Jonathan
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @5:11pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English
For the past three or four years 10-year-old Tristian and Jonathan who's four, have been forced to depend on one another in foster care.
Hunter
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 @3:37pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English
A young man is on the hunt for a family to call his own.
The Langhams Received More Than They Bargained For When Adopting Five Children
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @5:03pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

When Wayne and Shandola Langham began to consider adoption, the number two came to mind until they heard about five children who needed a "forever family."
FYI Center
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @5:16pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English
Children too old for foster care now have another place to go for help.
Emancipation Shower
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 @5:30pm CST

There isn't always a happy ending for children in foster care, some reach the age of adulthood before finding a family to care for them.
KBTV-4 Sponsors Emancipation Shower for Graduating Senior
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 @6:35pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

Every child in foster care doesn't find a "forever family," some are forced to begin their adult life alone with no one to care for them. But KBTV-4 came to the rescue of one graduating senior Wednesday.
James Hope Center Opens in Port Arthur
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 @5:30pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

A Port Arthur family wants to make sure abused and neglected children don't give up hope.
Adopting a Child
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 @6:04pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

While some parents prefer to foster children, a local pastor is encouraging people to think about going the extra mile.
Becoming a Foster Parent
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 @6:06pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

Most parents feel being a parent is the most important role they play. But Cheryl Estes says she wouldn't have it any other way.
Joshua and Joseph Seeking a Forever Family
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 @5:24pm CST
Reported by: Scott Price

Two brothers are in need of parental guidance and love.
Josh
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 @11:43am CST
Reported by: Ericka English

In this week's edition of Hearts Without Homes, a very energetic boy dreams of helping others the way people have helped him.
Trey
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 @7:04pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

Every Wednesday we give you the opportunity to brighten a child’s future and today is no different. In this week's edition of Hearts Without Homes Trey, a friendly child who loves playing outside is looking for a “forever family.”
Devonte
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 @5:53pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

A nine-year old budding basketball star needs someone in his cheering section.
Joseph
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 @6:46pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

13-year-old Joseph loves playing video games, visiting water parks and enjoys the outdoors.
ShaTorri
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 @3:14pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

13-year-old ShaTorri has bounced from one foster home to another for the past six years.
Robert and Curtis
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 @7:14pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

Two brothers who enjoy showing their love for others needs someone to love them back. In this week's Hearts Without Homes, 12-year-old Robert and 11-year-old Curtis dream of living in a big white house.
Brandon
Thursday, January 24, 2008 @12:34pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

In this week's Hearts Without Homes, KBTV'S Ericka English spent time with a 13-year-old who has dreams of becoming a car designer.
Tyler and Taylor
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 @5:27pm CST
Reported by: Ericka English

We are very pleased to bring back a special segment to southeast Texas. "Hearts Without Homes" returns, helping foster children find permanent homes.