Waiting Child|NewsChannel 8

Waiting Child

Newschannel 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. Newschannel 8 anchor, Carole Lambert, has produced "Waiting Child" since 1990 and is extremely pleased with the results. Since its inception, more than 4,000 children have been adopted as a result of the program. "Waiting Child" is aired weekly, Wednesdays, on Newschannel 8 at 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays on Newschannel 8 at 10 p.m. If you would like adoption information, call Tulsa County DHS Child Welfare at (918)-581-2195 or check out the DHS website at www.okdhs.org/adopt.

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Jacklyn, Destiny, Destin, Precious and Corrie

Tulsa - If you like having a full house, then these kids are for you. Four sisters and one brother who want to be adopted together.

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Waiting Child Dani

Danielle, who likes to be called Dani, is a precious 9 year old. She loves to read, so NewsChannel 8's Carole Lambert took her to Borders at 81st & Yale where they hosted her for the Waiting Child taping.

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Waiting Child - Four Brothers

Jabree, Moses, Johnny and Rodney are brothers. They want to be adopted into one home and have their own Mom and Dad. Currently, they are in permanent custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

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Camissa and Levi

Camissa and Levi really enjoy doing arts and crafts. So, the Purple Glaze Studio helped them make their own Christmas ornaments.

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Christina

Our Waiting Child Christina is very artistic and really enjoyed creating her fall floral arrangement with Sue Prater, owner of Sue's Westside Flower Garden. Christina is 13 and so far hasn't given much thought as to a career, so for now, she's enjoying being a teenager.

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Waiting Child Celebrates National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month.

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Danielle And Shay

Danielle had never been bowling before, and her brother Shay had only been a few times. So we all just had fun and enjoyed the hospitality of Andy B's Bowling Center.

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Waiting Child Damion

10 year old Damion wants to be adopted. He is currently in OKDHS custody. He's fun, likes to talk, enjoys playing soccer, and is hoping to find a forever family.

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Randa

If you would like to have a daughter, who's bubbly and happy and loves to talk, then we hope you'll consider adopting Randa. She is in permanent custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, and is such a terrific young lady.

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Waiting Child - Cristal

Cristal is one of 72 children in DHS foster care who are featured in the new Waiting Child Heart Gallery. Their stories are different, but each one wants to be adopted.

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Kade

Stylist Lindsay Evans, at Ulta Salon in Southroads Shopping Center, treated our waiting child Kade to a wonderful manicure. At 17, she takes pride in her appearance.

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Auginee, Candace and Jamell

OKDHS is hoping to find a loving adoptive home for three beautiful children. Aujinee is 8, and twins Candace and Jamell are six. They are healthy, active children who need extra time and attention from permanent parents. In return, a mom and dad will get lots of love.

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Waiting Child Jennifer

We first met Jennifer in May, but she's still waiting to be adopted. This 13-year-old is in permanent custody of DHS and just wants to have a mom and dad.

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Corrie

Our Waiting Child program hopes to find adoptive homes for special needs children. Kids like Corrie who had a blast at Dave & Buster's. He was invited to play as many games as he wanted!

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Katie

Katie just celebrated her fourth birthday with staff and workers who care for and love her very much.

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Waiting Children Lee & Reese

This brother and sister are bright, healthy and active kids. Carole Lambert gave them a tour of the NewsChannel 8 studio where they got to meet meteorologist, Taft Price.

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