Monday, March 21 2016 3:47 PM EDT2016-03-21 19:47:06 GMT
A local nine-year-old foster child is currently living in an emergency children's shelter. There's an urgent need to find Knolly a home that can accommodate her wheelchair.
A local nine-year-old foster child is currently living in an emergency children's shelter. There's an urgent need to find Knolly a home that can accommodate her wheelchair.
Friday, March 18 2016 6:58 PM EDT2016-03-18 22:58:57 GMT
A local foster youth named Daniel is gearing up to graduate from high school this spring and as he enters adulthood he is thanking his mentor for helping him reach this big milestone.
A local foster youth named Daniel is gearing up to graduate from high school this spring and as he enters adulthood he is thanking his mentor for helping him reach this big milestone.
Wednesday, March 9 2016 3:09 PM EST2016-03-09 20:09:21 GMT
She just celebrated her 12th birthday and has only one wish that she hopes will come true. Ingrid would love nothing more than to be part of a forever family.
She just celebrated her 12th birthday and has only one wish that she hopes will come true. Ingrid would love nothing more than to be part of a forever family.
Monday, February 29 2016 4:17 PM EST2016-02-29 21:17:37 GMT
He's an 11-year-old boy who loves to cook, bake and even knows how to make sushi, and he would love nothing more than to have a family to share his meals with and parents to talk to over dinner about his day.
He's an 11-year-old boy who loves to cook, bake and even knows how to make sushi, and he would love nothing more than to have a family to share his meals with and parents to talk to over dinner about his day.
Monday, February 22 2016 4:40 PM EST2016-02-22 21:40:17 GMT
It's been a true double blessing for one local family. Twin brothers Parker and Grayson are growing up in a stable and loving home, after facing an uncertain future at birth.
It's been a true double blessing for one local family. Twin brothers Parker and Grayson are growing up in a stable and loving home, after facing an uncertain future at birth.
Monday, February 15 2016 3:49 PM EST2016-02-15 20:49:02 GMT
An Adopt 8 story we featured nine years ago changed a local family's life forever. A baby boy named Jeremiah prompted the family to start the adoption process and as you'll see in tonight's Adopt 8 success story the expansion of their family didn't end there.
An Adopt 8 story we featured nine years ago changed a local family's life forever. A baby boy named Jeremiah prompted the family to start the adoption process and as you'll see in tonight's Adopt 8 success story the expansion of their family didn't end there.
Tuesday, February 9 2016 4:40 PM EST2016-02-09 21:40:21 GMT
San Diego consumers should be on alert as they try fixing El Niño storm damage on their homes. Unlicensed contractors are advertising cheap rates on sites like Craig's List, but they may actually be breaking the law.
San Diego consumers should be on alert as they try fixing El Niño storm damage on their homes. Unlicensed contractors are advertising cheap rates on sites like Craig's List, but they may actually be breaking the law.
Tuesday, February 2 2016 3:31 PM EST2016-02-02 20:31:37 GMT
By the age of two, little Jorge had already been in and out of three different foster homes, but his fourth placement ended up being his final one and Jorge's foster family has since become his forever family.
By the age of two, little Jorge had already been in and out of three different foster homes, but his fourth placement ended up being his final one and Jorge's foster family has since become his forever family.
Monday, February 1 2016 4:46 PM EST2016-02-01 21:46:18 GMT
A local family of three that opened their home to foster children say one special girl stole their hearts. As soon as Ozzyonna joined their family, they just knew she would be with them forever.
A local family of three that opened their home to foster children say one special girl stole their hearts. As soon as Ozzyonna joined their family, they just knew she would be with them forever.
Monday, January 11 2016 5:01 PM EST2016-01-11 22:01:12 GMT
He's an 11-year-old boy who's spent more than half his life in the foster care system, but TJ isn't giving up hope he'll find a permanent home. This avid young football player is hoping to score a big win when it comes to finding a forever family.
He's an 11-year-old boy who's spent more than half his life in the foster care system, but TJ isn't giving up hope he'll find a permanent home. This avid young football player is hoping to score a big win when it comes to finding a forever family.
Monday, January 11 2016 4:34 PM EST2016-01-11 21:34:09 GMT
They’re currently living in two different foster homes, but the goal is to reunite sisters Aubrey and Athenia in one forever family. First, I met Aubrey and then it was time to find her little sister, Athenia. Being together makes these girls happy and full of giggles.
They’re currently living in two different foster homes, but the goal is to reunite sisters Aubrey and Athenia in one forever family. First, I met Aubrey and then it was time to find her little sister, Athenia. Being together makes these girls happy and full of giggles.
Monday, December 28 2015 4:26 PM EST2015-12-28 21:26:45 GMT
This past year the Adopt 8 segment has featured 54 children, kids who are considered "difficult to place," because they're older, are part of a sibling set or have special needs.
This past year the Adopt 8 segment has featured 54 children, kids who are considered "difficult to place," because they're older, are part of a sibling set or have special needs.
Monday, December 7 2015 3:33 PM EST2015-12-07 20:33:07 GMT
They're two brothers who are the same age, but who aren't twins. Wilbur and David, two boys, are waiting to bring their infectious giggles and laughter into a forever home.
They're two brothers who are the same age, but who aren't twins. Wilbur and David, two boys, are waiting to bring their infectious giggles and laughter into a forever home.
Monday, November 30 2015 3:39 PM EST2015-11-30 20:39:51 GMT
They celebrated their first Thanksgiving as an official family this year and they did it in a brand new country. Siblings Caleb, Evelyn and Brady are now living in Russia with their new forever family.
They celebrated their first Thanksgiving as an official family this year and they did it in a brand new country. Siblings Caleb, Evelyn and Brady are now living in Russia with their new forever family.
Monday, November 16 2015 5:25 PM EST2015-11-16 22:25:51 GMT
A trio of brothers is hoping to find a forever family. Angel, Jessie and Andy are so well behaved and are really good listeners, but the challenge is simply finding a home willing to take in three boys who are in the eight, fifth and second grades.
A trio of brothers is hoping to find a forever family. Angel, Jessie and Andy are so well behaved and are really good listeners, but the challenge is simply finding a home willing to take in three boys who are in the eight, fifth and second grades.
Monday, November 9 2015 4:50 PM EST2015-11-09 21:50:31 GMT
A little girl who celebrates her sixth birthday in just one day and has a special request at the top of her wish list. Nevaeh is hoping to find a forever family to care for her and her little brother.
A little girl who celebrates her sixth birthday in just one day and has a special request at the top of her wish list. Nevaeh is hoping to find a forever family to care for her and her little brother.
Monday, October 19 2015 2:56 PM EDT2015-10-19 18:56:40 GMT
Doctors were worried he wouldn't have a life worth living, and discussed removing care for him as an infant. But three-year-old Pierce is now thriving, and so is his sister Olive in their new forever home.
Doctors were worried he wouldn't have a life worth living, and discussed removing care for him as an infant. But three-year-old Pierce is now thriving, and so is his sister Olive in their new forever home.
Monday, October 12 2015 2:48 PM EDT2015-10-12 18:48:08 GMT
She's now a happy, healthy and active four-year-old girl, but it hasn't always been this way. Camilla has remarkably overcome a number of challenges and all it took to help get her where she is today was the unconditional love from a forever family.
She's now a happy, healthy and active four-year-old girl, but it hasn't always been this way. Camilla has remarkably overcome a number of challenges and all it took to help get her where she is today was the unconditional love from a forever family.
Monday, September 28 2015 2:22 PM EDT2015-09-28 18:22:07 GMT
A 10-month-old baby is in need of a forever family. Alan has overcome so much, since facing some health challenges at birth, but now it's time for Alan to find a forever home where he can continue to thrive.
A 10-month-old baby is in need of a forever family. Alan has overcome so much, since facing some health challenges at birth, but now it's time for Alan to find a forever home where he can continue to thrive.
Monday, September 21 2015 3:24 PM EDT2015-09-21 19:24:08 GMT
Five years ago, a local couple reached out to help a family in need, by agreeing to, temporarily, take in their two young children. The family never imagined they would one day become the children's forever family, they say they wouldn't have had it any other way.
Five years ago, a local couple reached out to help a family in need, by agreeing to, temporarily, take in their two young children. The family never imagined they would one day become the children's forever family, they say they wouldn't have had it any other way.
Monday, September 14 2015 3:49 PM EDT2015-09-14 19:49:38 GMT
She has only five more years, before she turns 18 and ages out of the foster care system. Teyawna, 13, is optimistic she will find a loving home before then and asked to be featured on Adopt 8, hoping her future forever family is watching.
She has only five more years, before she turns 18 and ages out of the foster care system. Teyawna, 13, is optimistic she will find a loving home before then and asked to be featured on Adopt 8, hoping her future forever family is watching.
Wednesday, September 9 2015 7:49 PM EDT2015-09-09 23:49:17 GMT
A four-year-old boy with special needs, is waiting, once again for a forever family. The local couple that lovingly stepped up to be Jeremiah's legal guardians a couple of years ago, are facing some health challenges, and can no longer care for him. Now Jeremiah is living in a temporary foster home.
A four-year-old boy with special needs, is waiting, once again for a forever family. The local couple that lovingly stepped up to be Jeremiah's legal guardians a couple of years ago, are facing some health challenges, and can no longer care for him. Now Jeremiah is living in a temporary foster home.
Monday, August 31 2015 4:11 PM EDT2015-08-31 20:11:18 GMT
They're a sibling set of three, waiting for one forever home. The older two children are doing a phenomenal job, helping take care of their little brother, but what they deserve, is a forever family to care for them all.
They're a sibling set of three, waiting for one forever home. The older two children are doing a phenomenal job, helping take care of their little brother, but what they deserve, is a forever family to care for them all.
Monday, August 24 2015 4:17 PM EDT2015-08-24 20:17:22 GMT
It's something most siblings take for granted - living together, under one roof. For brothers Gino and Stanley, it's the one thing they're both wishing for, more than anything else in the world, to be reunited soon, in one forever home.
It's something most siblings take for granted - living together, under one roof. For brothers Gino and Stanley, it's the one thing they're both wishing for, more than anything else in the world, to be reunited soon, in one forever home.
Monday, August 10 2015 4:51 PM EDT2015-08-10 20:51:53 GMT
Eleven-year-old Dwayne is living in a stable and loving foster family right now, but that's only a temporary home, what Dwayne needs is a forever home.
Eleven-year-old Dwayne is living in a stable and loving foster family right now, but that's only a temporary home, what Dwayne needs is a forever home.
Monday, August 3 2015 3:20 PM EDT2015-08-03 19:20:24 GMT
Jordan turns 10-years-old next month and the best birthday gift he could receive is finding a forever family. And the need is urgent because Jordan is living in an emergency children's shelter right now and is hoping that his next move will be his last.
Jordan turns 10-years-old next month and the best birthday gift he could receive is finding a forever family. And the need is urgent because Jordan is living in an emergency children's shelter right now and is hoping that his next move will be his last.
Monday, June 22 2015 2:49 PM EDT2015-06-22 18:49:26 GMT
He's a 12-year-old boy who doesn't know what it's like to have a family, because he's never really had one. Antonio has been in foster care for the past decade and was just a toddler when he was placed into the system.
He's a 12-year-old boy who doesn't know what it's like to have a family, because he's never really had one. Antonio has been in foster care for the past decade and was just a toddler when he was placed into the system.
Monday, June 15 2015 2:11 PM EDT2015-06-15 18:11:28 GMT
A local eight-year-old girl may one day take over Marcella's job. Thalia was a natural at reporting. See for yourself in this Adopt 8, featuring Thalia and her 12-year-old brother Blaze.
A local eight-year-old girl may one day take over Marcella's job. Thalia was a natural at reporting. See for yourself in this Adopt 8, featuring Thalia and her 12-year-old brother Blaze.
Monday, June 8 2015 2:46 PM EDT2015-06-08 18:46:49 GMT
A local 10-year-old boy, with a passion for soccer, would love a family to cheer him on at his games. His eight-year-old sister loves to read, swim and play at the park. All they're missing is a family to call their own. Jacob and Lyann have been living apart, far too long, as they wait to find a forever home.
A local 10-year-old boy, with a passion for soccer, would love a family to cheer him on at his games. His eight-year-old sister loves to read, swim and play at the park. All they're missing is a family to call their own. Jacob and Lyann have been living apart, far too long, as they wait to find a forever home.
Monday, June 1 2015 12:53 PM EDT2015-06-01 16:53:06 GMT
A nine-year-old martial artist is hoping for victory when it comes to finding a forever family. William, who enjoys swimming and tennis, would like nothing more than to have the stability and love of a forever home.
A nine-year-old martial artist is hoping for victory when it comes to finding a forever family. William, who enjoys swimming and tennis, would like nothing more than to have the stability and love of a forever home.
Monday, May 25 2015 2:27 PM EDT2015-05-25 18:27:38 GMT
A local seven-year-old boy, living in an emergency children's shelter, is in urgent need of a forever home.Lavell has been bounced around in the foster care system is praying for a forever family, hopes to be dancing his way into their hearts, one day soon.
A local seven-year-old boy, living in an emergency children's shelter, is in urgent need of a forever home.Lavell has been bounced around in the foster care system is praying for a forever family, hopes to be dancing his way into their hearts, one day soon.
Monday, May 18 2015 7:58 PM EDT2015-05-18 23:58:55 GMT
Since most foster families don't have the space to take in four boys, the brothers you're about to meet have been split up while in foster care and it's tearing them apart. And, these brothers want nothing more than to live under one roof again with a forever family.
Since most foster families don't have the space to take in four boys, the brothers you're about to meet have been split up while in foster care and it's tearing them apart. And, these brothers want nothing more than to live under one roof again with a forever family.
Monday, May 11 2015 3:53 PM EDT2015-05-11 19:53:22 GMT
The brother and sister duo you're about to meet have been thriving since being placed into a loving foster home. But what they need now is a forever family to take over and give them a lifetime of love.
The brother and sister duo you're about to meet have been thriving since being placed into a loving foster home. But what they need now is a forever family to take over and give them a lifetime of love.
Monday, May 4 2015 7:23 PM EDT2015-05-04 23:23:15 GMT
Emmanuel gets a glimpse of what family-life is like when he hangs out at the homes of his friends. It's the kind of life he dreams about, but he knows time is running out. It has to happen before he turns 18 and right now he is 15-years-old.
Emmanuel gets a glimpse of what family-life is like when he hangs out at the homes of his friends. It's the kind of life he dreams about, but he knows time is running out. It has to happen before he turns 18 and right now he is 15-years-old.
Monday, April 27 2015 7:17 PM EDT2015-04-27 23:17:04 GMT
They just weren't happy being empty nesters. One local couple knew they had much more love to give a child in need of a home. So now they're raising a little girl, and as an added benefit, get to see more of their grandkids as well.
They just weren't happy being empty nesters. One local couple knew they had much more love to give a child in need of a home. So now they're raising a little girl, and as an added benefit, get to see more of their grandkids as well.
Tuesday, April 21 2015 2:15 PM EDT2015-04-21 18:15:11 GMT
Eight-year-old Ariana's favorite movie is Disney's "Frozen” and her favorite character is Elsa. But if Ariana had special powers, she would use them to create a forever family for herself.
Eight-year-old Ariana's favorite movie is Disney's "Frozen” and her favorite character is Elsa. But if Ariana had special powers, she would use them to create a forever family for herself.
Tuesday, April 14 2015 3:01 PM EDT2015-04-14 19:01:23 GMT
After struggling with infertility issues, a local couple decided to go a different route. When Plan A didn't work, they turned to another Plan A - as in A for adoption.
After struggling with infertility issues, a local couple decided to go a different route. When Plan A didn't work, they turned to another Plan A - as in A for adoption.
Monday, April 6 2015 4:34 PM EDT2015-04-06 20:34:29 GMT
As a physical therapist of kids with disabilities a local woman named Jodi had a lot of interaction with children at work. But something was missing at home. Jodi wanted to be a mom, so she decided to adopt.
As a physical therapist of kids with disabilities a local woman named Jodi had a lot of interaction with children at work. But something was missing at home. Jodi wanted to be a mom, so she decided to adopt.
Monday, March 30 2015 4:15 PM EDT2015-03-30 20:15:20 GMT
She's graduating high school and is ready to take on the world. Shanika says she's grateful to her foster mom for her care and support, and to her court appointed special advocate, but she would also love a mentor.
She's graduating high school and is ready to take on the world. Shanika says she's grateful to her foster mom for her care and support, and to her court appointed special advocate, but she would also love a mentor.
Monday, March 23 2015 10:43 AM EDT2015-03-23 14:43:41 GMT
CBS News 8 is celebrating 15 years of Adopt 8. Through the years, nearly 500 Adopt 8 children have found forever families, including a boy named Sebastian.
CBS News 8 is celebrating 15 years of Adopt 8. Through the years, nearly 500 Adopt 8 children have found forever families, including a boy named Sebastian.
Monday, March 16 2015 6:40 PM EDT2015-03-16 22:40:23 GMT
It's been nine months since we first introduced you to three local siblings. Alissa, Jonathan and Jason are now in the 7th, 4th and 2nd grades, and their biggest obstacle in finding a forever family is finding one with enough room for each to have a separate bedroom.
It's been nine months since we first introduced you to three local siblings. Alissa, Jonathan and Jason are now in the 7th, 4th and 2nd grades, and their biggest obstacle in finding a forever family is finding one with enough room for each to have a separate bedroom.
Monday, March 9 2015 2:45 PM EDT2015-03-09 18:45:26 GMT
A local couple shares what being a foster family has meant to them. San Diego County has recognized them as exceptional foster parents, who have a "whatever it takes" attitude to give countless children a new start in life.
A local couple shares what being a foster family has meant to them. San Diego County has recognized them as exceptional foster parents, who have a "whatever it takes" attitude to give countless children a new start in life.
Monday, March 2 2015 6:36 PM EST2015-03-02 23:36:46 GMT
Four siblings say their foster parents will always have a special place in their hearts. These children are so grateful for their foster parents, who have given them opportunities they never even knew existed.
Four siblings say their foster parents will always have a special place in their hearts. These children are so grateful for their foster parents, who have given them opportunities they never even knew existed.
Monday, February 23 2015 7:32 PM EST2015-02-24 00:32:15 GMT
They're extremely well-behaved and very good listeners. But because they're a sibling set of three it's been a challenge to find them a forever family.
They're extremely well-behaved and very good listeners. But because they're a sibling set of three it's been a challenge to find them a forever family.
Monday, February 16 2015 7:30 PM EST2015-02-17 00:30:12 GMT
A seven-year-old boy is in urgent need of a forever family. Right now, he's living in an emergency children's shelter.The foster system is the only life Elisha has ever known. He was only two-years-old, when he was placed into foster care. And after years of struggle, Elisha deserves some stability.
A seven-year-old boy is in urgent need of a forever family. Right now, he's living in an emergency children's shelter.The foster system is the only life Elisha has ever known. He was only two-years-old, when he was placed into foster care. And after years of struggle, Elisha deserves some stability.
Monday, February 9 2015 5:56 PM EST2015-02-09 22:56:00 GMT
Three siblings, who happen to know three different languages, are looking to find one home. It's a challenge, to find one forever family to take in three children, but these siblings want nothing more than to live together.
Three siblings, who happen to know three different languages, are looking to find one home. It's a challenge, to find one forever family to take in three children, but these siblings want nothing more than to live together.
Monday, January 26 2015 4:12 PM EST2015-01-26 21:12:20 GMT
Twelve-year-old Kevin has memories of living in a homeless shelter. That's one of the reasons he's so thankful for his foster family, and the stability they provide for him. But now Kevin is hoping for something more permanent in a forever family.
Twelve-year-old Kevin has memories of living in a homeless shelter. That's one of the reasons he's so thankful for his foster family, and the stability they provide for him. But now Kevin is hoping for something more permanent in a forever family.
Monday, July 21 2014 4:43 PM EDT2014-07-21 20:43:36 GMT
What a difference a year makes for three of the kids on the cover of the Chargers-San Diego County Adoptions Calendar.The calendar is an effort to raise awareness about the need for adoption and Jocelyne, Miguel and Gabriel graced this year's cover.
What a difference a year makes for three of the kids on the cover of the Chargers-San Diego County Adoptions Calendar.The calendar is an effort to raise awareness about the need for adoption and Jocelyne, Miguel and Gabriel graced this year's cover. And now, we are so happy to bring you their Adopt 8 success story.
WELCOME TO ADOPT 8
Join CBS 8 and the County of San Diego in our mission to find exceptional families for exceptional children. Each week News 8's Marcella Lee introduces you to beautiful children living right here in San Diego waiting to be adopted. Watch her Adopt 8 stories Sundays on News 8 at 5pm and Mondays on News 8 at 5am. You'll meet these children and teenagers, discover how amazing they are and learn about the adoption process.
Since Adopt 8 began, more than 500 children have found their exceptional forever families. You are not required to be married, own a home, or adopt a child of your same race to become an exceptional family. For more information on the adoption process through San Diego County Adoptions, visit IADOPTU.org and click on the "Getting Started" banner or call 1-877-792-5437(KIDS)
For a schedule of Foster & Adoptive Resource Family Services Orientations - please click here.
If you have any questions or comments, please email mlee@kfmb.com.
