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Meet the Johnson Five
Doris and Shemroy Johnson are experienced parents of two adult children. They felt they had been blessed with their daughters and that their home and hearts were big enough to […]
May Is November is National Adoption Month
Each May, during National Foster Care Month, Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS) recognizes foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community […]
Sunshine 5k and Family Festival
Please bring your family for the inaugural Sunshine 5K & Family Festival, named in honor of the first infant adopted through CHS and promoting the right of every child to […]
An Energetic Girl Who Lights Up Any Room
Ellie’s smile lights up a room and her kindness is apparent the moment you meet her. An energetic 12-year-old girl in foster care is in need of help finding a […]
Meet Tristan: “I’m handsome and I’m brave.”
12-year-old Tristan, a boy with a loving spirit that simply does not go unnoticed the moment you meet him is looking for a permanent and safe forever family. He loved […]
Becoming a Good Role Model and Missionary
It isn’t every day a teenager already knows they want to be a missionary, but 13 year old Migel has big hopes. Migel describes himself as confident, honest and polite. […]
Leland: Friendly, Smart, Loves Animals and Baseball
Leland spoke with WXII 12’s Audrey Biesk to get to know him. He is a very friendly and smart young boy and said most of all, he wants a safe […]
Inside Look: Hope for the Holidays
Each year, Children’s Home Society of North Carolina hosts the Hope for the Holidays campaign – a wishlist drive for youth in care. With help from members of communities and […]
Feeling Safe & Sound
We love sharing family stories from our families. A while back we sat down with the Shrewsbury family to learn more about their story. Melinda, an adoptive parent, works in […]
Shaylon: Funny, Active, and Smart
13-year-old Shaylon is very well-mannered and sweet. He said adoption means a family will continually take care of him and keep him safe. “I really want to get adopted, because […]
Meet Toy: Funny, Brave, and Caring
Sixteen-year-old Toy is one of those children in need of a place to call home. He loves being outdoors running and playing sports. He also likes to play video games […]
The Walls Started To Come Down
When one family’s hopes and dreams shifted from building a family to keeping a family together. Hear about the loving relationship that developed between one foster family looking to adopt and one family fighting for […]
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