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Seven Homes Director Ken Maxwell

Forever Family: Seven Homes Director Ken Maxwell discusses importance of program

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:33 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Seven Homes Director Ken Maxwell talks about the importance of the program in helping to give children an opportunity to find the love and care they deserve.

Forever Family

Nicole is looking for a Forever Family.

Forever Family: Meet Nicole

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
And while kids wish for all sorts of gifts, 11-year-old Nicole has one thing in mind as she blows out the candles: to find a family she can call her own that will allow her to stay in contact with her brother.

Forever Family

Meet Andre

Forever Family: Meet Andre

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Andre needs a loving, patient family who is active and that will see all the wonderful qualities he has to offer.

Forever Family

In this week’s Forever Family segment, we want you to meet Ramir.

Forever Family: Meet Ramir

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Ramir likes to spend time in the kitchen and wants to be a chef when he grows up.

Forever Family

Today on our Forever Family segment, we talk to foster and adoptive parent Peter Mutabazi.

FOREVER FAMILY: Meet foster and adoptive parent Peter Mutabazi

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Today on our Forever Family segment, we talk to foster and adoptive parent Peter Mutabazi.

Forever Family

Tamela is an excellent student who loves to read, especially about the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Forever Family: Meet Tamela

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Tamela is an excellent student who loves to read, especially about the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Jake

Forever Family: Meet Jake

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Today on Forever Family, we want you to meet young Jake.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Justin

Forever Family: Meet Justin

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Justin says he enjoys playing football and hanging out with his friends.

Forever Family

This week on Forever Family, meet Trevion!

Forever Family: Meet Trevion

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Trevion is just entering high school, loves sports and already is doing summer workouts with the football team.

Forever Family

Meet 8-year-old Jose

Forever Family: Meet Jose

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
This week on our Forever Family segment, get ready for your heart to melt for 8-year-old Jose.
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Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Nyla

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
This week on our Forever Family segment, we’d like you to meet 12 year-old Nyla.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Program paves the way toward adulthood for those in foster care

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Transitioning into adulthood can make or break the life of a young adult, especially those who grew up in foster care and have very little support.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Couple focuses on helping teens prepare for life after foster care

Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 2:34 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
They run Excellerate, a 16-week personal development program that focuses on five primary areas of growth: Professionalism, Financial Responsibility, Social Skills, Spiritual Enrichment, and Life Skills.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Tyler

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Tyler, 12, needs a family who will guide him and teach him to believe in himself, and support him in every aspect of his life.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Tori and Chris

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Today on our Forever Family segment, we introduce you to big sister, 10-year-old Tori, and her little brother, 8-year-old Chris.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Chris and Tory

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Chris is every bit as charming, polite, and intelligent as his wonderful sister, Tory.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Giizselle

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Giizselle is 11 and in the third grade.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Conner

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 1:55 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Conner says he wants to be an auto mechanic when he grows up.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Samson

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 2:38 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The 15-year-old likes to play video games and basketball.

Forever Family

A Forever Family success story Part 2: Frankie

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:55 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Allie and Amber adopted Frankie from foster care.

Forever Family

A Forever Family success story: Frankie

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 2:05 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
This week, we want to give you an update on a young lady who was featured not too long ago, about her experience.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Gus

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
“I am in fifth grade, I’m happy. Things I like to do are go fishing, play in the lake, I like swimming. My favorite sports are soccer and football," Gus said.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Hayden

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
This week, we would like you to meet Hayden.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Siah

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
This week, we would like you to meet 7-year-old Siah.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Ramello

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
This week, we would like you to meet Ramello.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Meet Damion

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Child Advocate Taylor Burris says Damion is a respectful young man who loves to be outdoors.

Community

Forever Family: Meet Dominic and Karamayah

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
To learn more, contact Forever Family in partnership with Seven Homes Family Foster Care at 1-888-365-FAMILY.

Forever Family

Forever Family host Eric Thomas talks about his passion to help kids get adopted

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:14 PM EST
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By WECT Staff
WECT is partnering with foster care and adoption agency Seven Homes to bring you our new Forever Family segment.

Forever Family

Forever Family: Bringing awareness to adoption of children in N.C.

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:46 AM EST
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By WECT Staff
WECT is teaming with Forever Family to feature weekly stories of children in our area who are looking to find homes.
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