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Beaded Love- Kei'era

"I want to make one of these two. Aren't they fun? Uh-huh." 11 year old Kei'era is in paradise......also known as the Beach Merchant at the corner of 15th and Delaware. There are literally thousands of More>>

Video Game Wizard Video included

"(shot) There we go. Let's do this!" Meet Jaymond......self described video game lover who may have discovered paradise at Andy B's near the ORU campus on South Lewis. I love them so much I could play More>>

Bowling Brothers

"roll it alongside the gutter alright? Going to cheat. Roll it fast." Brothers Zach and Josh are separated by a little more than three years and about a foot in height. Yet there's no doubt these two More>>

Beaded Love, Kei'era

"I want to make one of these two. Aren't they fun? Uh-huh." 11 year old Kei'era is in paradise......also known as the Beach Merchant at the corner of 15th and Delaware. There are literally thousands of More>>

A Diamond in the Rough

"I want to make one of these two. Aren't they fun? Uh-huh." 11 year old Kei'era is in paradise......also known as the Beach Merchant at the corner of 15th and Delaware. There are literally thousands of More>>

Brothers On A Roll

"roll it alongside the gutter alright? Going to cheat. Roll it fast." Brothers Zach and Josh are separated by a little more than three years and about a foot in height. Yet there's no doubt these two More>>

Jaymond Wants a Chance

"(shot) There we go. Let's do this!" Meet Jaymond......self described video game lover who may have discovered paradise at Andy B's near the ORU campus on South Lewis. "I love them so much I could play More>>

Trio Looks for Home

This trio wants to stay together. Brothers Keeonal, 11 and six year old Qualaun don't get to see their 8 year old sister Makayla as much as they'ld like. That's why their trip to Bounce U at 91st and More>>

Steven Video included

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Meet 11 year old Steven, whose interests are........everything.....especially recycling. "I like to recycle more than you can ever imagine." Which was a no brainer for Jacob at Metropolitan Environmental More>>

Picture of Kindness: Kimberly Video included

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"good, now look through it." Sixteen year old Kimberly is an aspiring photographer. And for this shutter bug, Montag Photography's new Broken Arrow location was the place to be.... "(click).....that's More>>

Breanna Goes Incredible Video included

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"I think I'm going to mess up. No your not, be yourself." What she may lack in self confidence, 12 year old Breanna makes up for with intelligence and kindness, she is always smiling. She's also having More>>

Miranda

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16 year old Miranda likes music and tv, but loves playing games. So, what better place to meet this outgoing young lady than Andy B's on South Lewis. "on these it's pretty hard." Miranda has had her More>>

Kirsten

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"When I come to this place I get all this energy, because I've always wanted one." 10 year old Kirsten loves stuffed animals and has quite the collection at her foster home. But it was her first time More>>

Kathy

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'Kisses horse and hugs her' 15 year old Kathy loves animals, loves animals....dogs, cats...but she really loves horses. We found out how much at the Double L Ranch in Mounds, where Lisa Ann Yost offers More>>

Eriana

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Eraina has seen more than her share of ups and downs in 11 years....but this sweet ball of energy was certainly flying high when we met up at Diva Girlz Studio on East 15th Street. Kaitlyn and the folks More>>

Three Great Kids

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A trip to the zoo is special at any age, and the folks at the Tulsa zoo gave us the tour to end all tours. Our three kids, ten year old Erick, his nine year old sister antonisha and six year old sister More>>

Shaylynn

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Shalynn is artistic, creative and loves to use her hands........the art play center at 41st and memorial seemed the perfect place to take a young girl whose a little shy at first, but dazzles all with More>>

Kassie

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Fifteen months ago, kassie, 11 years old at the time was featured in our waiting child segment with carol Lambert. Kassie was a guest of the purple glaze on brookside. I just love all that stuff. More>>

Karate Kid

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Armani is an athletic, active 13 year old boy. The perfect place to let him burn off some of that youthful energy, Apollo's Karate at 51st and Mingo. Instructor John Cook, a sixth degree black belt was More>>

Four Great Kids

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Meet Cory, Colton, Nicholas and Emilee. Four beautiful children who are active, bright and inquisitive. When we met with them at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, they were in shark heaven, especially More>>

Christina

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Whether it's the chimps or the turtles or the rhino or the elephant.....it's difficult to choose your favorite animal at the Tulsa Zoo, just ask Christina. "Every single animal is my favorite at More>>

Kathy

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Fifteen-year-old Kathy loves animals, dogs, cats... but she REALLY loves horses. More>>

Waiting Child Success Story

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It was April of 2010 when NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert first met three beautiful sisters. They were hoping to be adopted together.  Mia said she liked to read.. especially the Bible.  Hailey enjoyed More>>

Waiting Child Michael & Christopher

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NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took our Waiting Children, Michael and Christopher to Bounce U of Tulsa on South Memorial.  It was the perfect place for these active brothers.  Michael and Christopher are More>>

Waiting Child Marissa

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Marissa is a pretty name for a pretty girl.  And, since this 15 year old enjoys arts and crafts, Color Me Mine Paint Studio, at the Jenks Riverwalk, invited her to be their guest.NewsChannel 8's Carole More>>

Waiting Child Eric

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Eric is a handsome 11 year old, and there's hardly a sport he doesn't love.  So, Jenks Youth Baseball instructor, Mike Ponio, met Eric and NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert at the ballfield for some batting More>>

Waiting Child Jonathon

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NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took our waiting child, Jonathon, to Premier Popcorn on South Harvard.  Owner Tom Phillips made it so much fun for  Jonathon to enjoy a behind the scenes visit. More>>

Waiting Child Reunion

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If you were ever featured on NewsChannel 8's "Waiting Child" adoption program, you're invited to a "Waiting Child Reunion".  We'd love to get everyone together to celebrate the joy of adoption!Last October More>>

Waiting Child Zachary

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Our Waiting Child, Zachary, who likes to be called Zach, was thrilled with his first lesson in martial arts.  Instructor Chris Norman, at Apollo's Karate in south Tulsa, explained how it helps you learn More>>

Waiting Child Dathan

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NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert  arranged for waiting child Dathan to have a great experience testing his athletic skills.  They went to JP Archery in Sapulpa, where co-owner David Nance gave Dathan some More>>

Waiting Children L'Reeya & Tomea

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The Tulsa Historical Society is currently showcasing a wonderful traveling children's exhibit, "The Big Adventure".  So, NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert wanted to be sure and let R'Leeya and Tomea experience More>>

Waiting Children Featured on Billboard

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It was the summer of '09 when NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert first introduced us to  Aujinee, and twins, Candace and Jamell.  The twins were getting ready for the first grade, and Aujinee was going into More>>

Tory

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Andy B's of Tulsa has hosted many of our waiting children, and this time, Victorya got to work with bowling instructor, Christina Holcomb. More>>

Waiting Child Monasia

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Monasia says art is her favorite subject, so Mary Jo Luster, at the Red Fork Art Gallery, gave her a lesson to help her create her own painting. It was easy to see that for Monasia, it's more than just enjoying art, she shows a lot of talent. More>>

Waiting Child Lalita & Jaquea

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NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took our waiting children, Lalita and Jaquea to Box Portrait Gallery in Sapulpa, where Gary and Pamela Box gave these sisters a lasting way to remember this Christmas. More>>

Waiting Child Kassie

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The folks at Purple Glaze in Brookside always have an open door for our Waiting Children.  So, that's where NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took Kassandra.  For Kassandra, who likes to be called Kassie, More>>

Waiting Child Success Story!

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Since 1980, NewsChannel 8 has aired our weekly waiting child program.  Carole Lambert features special needs children, like Katie, who want to be adopted.  Our waiting children are in permanent custody More>>

Waiting Child Kalil & Edward

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JRP Speedway in West Tulsa is a family affair with father and son operating the go kart business, so they were more than happy to host our waiting children, Kalil and Edward.  And, these brothers More>>

Waiting Child Rose

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Our Waiting Child, Rose, loves arts and crafts.  So, NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took her to Alouette Unique Bead Shop, at 91st and Memorial.  They were most happy to host her and help her create More>>

Waiting Child Christopher

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"Here's a bunch of the famous people, we have of course Sam Bradford, you remember him?  Yes."Our Waiting Child, Christopher is a huge O-U fan, so NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took him to the perfect More>>

Waiting Child Kialee

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"Let's see, I want you to put your feet there, bring your knee up, put your arms, yes, there you go."NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took Kialee to Laura Hahn, at Photography by Laura, for a professional More>>

Waiting Child Rikki and Dani Video included

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Rikki and Dani are just of the hundreds of waiting children hoping to find adoptive homes. More>>

Sarah Video included

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Heidi Contreras runs a wonderful art school in Brookside.  And, she was thrilled to give our waiting child, Sarah, her first official lesson.  And, to top it off, Heidi was very impressed in Sarah's talent. More>>

Alexis and Daniel

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Jack Rogers and other members of the Tulsa Glue Dobbers had our Waiting Children flying high on a recent sunny afternoon. More>>

Alex

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NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert learned that Alex loves to fish.  So, his first ever trout fishing experience was arranged. More>>

Tulsa's Channel 8 has aired its weekly Waiting Child program since 1980. The children featured are in permanent custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and are looking for adoptive homes.

The children have special needs or are considered hard to place because of their age or because a sibling group wants to be adopted together.

The Waiting Child program was developed in 1980 by former news anchor Bob Hower, who also wrote the lyrics to the song, which was performed by Grammy-nominated recording artist Oleta Adams.

Upon Hower's retirement, Carole Lambert took the reigns of the program, which has resulted in more than four-thousand children being adopted since its inception.

Today, Keith Taylor continues producing the segments, which air weekly Wednesdays in the 4 p.m. newscast and Saturdays at 10 p.m.

If you would like adoption information, call Tulsa County DHS Child Welfare at 800-376-9729 or check out the DHS website at www.okdhs.org/adopt.
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