If you are interested in adoption, or serving as a foster parent to some of southern Nevada's most precious children, look here for information, links, websites, and news about adoption. You can contact The Adoption Exchange for more information, or call locally: 436-6335
The first thing you notice is her infectious smile and positive attitude. At 13, Maryssa is not giving up on the dream of having a permanent family. She supplies the hope, you supply the home. More>>
Although she's a person with disabilities, Zenaya rises above that with a happy, affectionate personality. This is a young girl with lots of potential, and a great capacity for love. More>>
Devin's foster family decided after five years that they just couldn't imagine life without him. And so, they adopted him. The new name was HIS idea. More>>
Eight months ago, a cute kid with a unique name appeared on Wednesday's Child hoping to be adopted. Flossy is now "Luke" and besides new, loving parents, he has 4 new sisters and brothers -- all themselves adopted. More>>
Princess and Devion live in separate foster homes, and only see each other once-a-week. This is simply not good enough for two siblings who are so attached to each other. More>>
Ronald's mother used drugs and alcohol during her pregnancy with him, but he's on the right track to a normal life if only he could find a permanent loving home. More>>
Raymond has new parents, and has made the move to his "forever" home in the Midwest. One year later, he's an adoption success story proving that adoptions really do work. More>>
Tony, Jamal, Tracy, and Tamara already have each other, but they won't be a complete family until they find someone or some couple to be their loving parents and give them the "forever home" they deserve. More>>
Jeremy can do it all -- an excellent student and stand-out athlete. But his home situation's been unstable, now he's hoping for a forever family. More>>
Kadijah, Denitria, and Atreyu -- that's a mouthful, but in most respects, they're just regular kids. You can make their world complete by offering them an adoptive home together. More>>
10-year-old Jala and her little brother, 8-year-old Demetrius, are bonded. They're also exceptional children. All they need is a chance at a permanent home. More>>
These two sisters have an older brother. The three siblings are bonded and are hoping to find a permanent family together. They're delightful, healthy, well-balancedand just all around nice kids.More>>
This 9-year-old with big bright eyes is attentive, polite, and needs a home right away. He's low maintenance and very giving. He even eats all his fruits and vegetables! More>>
The two boys are bonded. Right now they live in separate foster homes, and neither likes that. Permanency and togetherness is the solution for Armani and Donshay. More>>
This young girl makes up for some learning delays with her exuberance and her affectionate personality. She's a sweet and inquisitive child with lots of spunk.More>>
The State of Nevada is handing over adoption and foster care services to the county. Maybe it won't affect you, but it will touch the lives of almost 2,000 foster children in the county, and hundreds of state and county workersMore>>
These two twin brothers need to stay together in a home with plenty of structure, where love and support come first. Each has a double-dose of personality and charm. More>>
Jacob is categorized as "special needs", but that label fails to explain the promising future for this young man. This guy's got a truckload of potential and only a thimble-full of "special needs". More>>
Lameka is an 8-year-old with a big smile, lots of potential, and in need of a loving home. Could it be yours? Find out more about this sweet kid who loves to cuddle and be cuddled.More>>
On Wednesday's Child we talk about how the only thing a special needs child especially needs is love. That is all the more true with David, an 11-year-old with a lot to offer to the right family. He's a happy kid with a great attitude, and plenty of smarts.More>>
"We wanted the family thing." Cheryl and her husband Tom already had one daughter and three sons -- one of them with Down Syndrome -- when they had the opportunity to adopt Samantha, a very strong- willed down syndrome girl. More>>
We're starting off Wednesday's Child in the new year with some very encouraging news. Our first report of the year is a successful adoption -- a single-mother decides to adopt a waiting Wednesday's Child AND his two brothers! More>>
Zachary's been in and out of several foster homes in the last couple of years, so he's ready to settle into one home and make it last. He's a special boy who is affectionate, friendly and personable -- plus he's a good eater. When asked him what kind of family he'd like. He had a simple answer -- "A good one."More>>
This lovely, resilient 8-year-old girl is one of the most emotionally balanced foster kids we've met, and clearly wants some church-going parents. She would return much love to the right adoptive family. And no one is more deserving, no one more ready for the fulfillment of childhood than Marissa.More>>
Most people looking to adopt say they want younger children as a first choice. Flossy's the perfect fit. He's less than two years old and simply a wonderful little boy. We're told his name is very traditional in the South. Discover more about this sweet child.More>>
Celia really stands out. At 13-years-old, she is smart beyond her years. Not just because she's already been through a lot, but also because she's got a good head on her shoulders. Celia's social workers are excited about her potential for adoption, because they know the older child matters.More>>
Nate has lived in 5 foster homes, but there's a great kid, still trusting and waiting for the right family to come along. Nate is good at a lot of stuff. He loves basketball, watching TV, he's excels at math in school, but the surprising thing is how good he is with younger kids. More>>
Adolescent foster children are often operating on the emotional level of infants, says a noted Child Psycologist. The problem requires some new techniques that are really working. More>>
A very bright 11-yr-old. this foster child loves kids and someday wants to be a foster mother herself. Right now, though, she just wants a permanent family of her own.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:19 PM EDT2012-05-19 17:19:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas. The accident happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday when aMore>>
According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas.More>>
Friday, May 18 2012 8:27 PM EDT2012-05-19 00:27:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The family of a local man who was stabbed to death in his apartment nearly nine years ago… believes they know who did it. Yet the suspect… remains agonizingly out of reach… in an arizonaMore>>
Mario Stein was stabbed to death in May of 2003. His case quickly went cold. But nearly 10 years later, Metro's Cold Case team identified a suspect and murder charged have been filed. But that suspect has yet to be brought to Nevada to answer for his alleged crimes.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 2:09 PM EDT2012-05-19 18:09:02 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The bridge work at U.S. 95 and Rainbow curve has been completed. The Nevada Department of Transportation says there will be no more closures this weekend.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- The bridge work at U.S. 95 and Rainbow curve has been completed. The Nevada Department of Transportation says there will be no more closures this weekend.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-05-19 17:56:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011. The Social Security Administration says the 221 babies named Sophia puts Nevada in line withMore>>
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 12:17 PM EDT2012-05-19 16:17:11 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Las Vegas Fire officials say the fire started in an upstairs condo kitchen causingMore>>
The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-05-19 06:00:49 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Metro Police's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) class listens as a 911 caller begs for help. "I'm a banana. I'm a banana. I'm a banana. I'm a banana," the caller said. "How did you turn intoMore>>
Every day, the specially-trained officers of Metro Police's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) respond to calls involving mentally ill people, some of whom may not even be breaking the law. More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:37 AM EDT2012-05-19 05:37:21 GMT
ESTERO, Fla. - The Las Vegas Wranglers' quest for their first championship in franchise history hit a snag in Florida Friday night. The Wranglers lost in overtime to the Florida Everblades 4-3. The WranglersMore>>
The Las Vegas Wranglers' quest for their first championship in franchise history hit a snag in Florida Friday night. The Wranglers lost in overtime to the Florida Everblades 4-3.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:07 AM EDT2012-05-19 05:07:33 GMT
BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- There are reports of a small plane crash near Boulder City. 8NewsNOW.com is following this developing story and will have more details as they become available.More>>
The investigation into a deadly plane crash near Boulder City will resume Saturday morning. The accident happened Friday afternoon.More>>
The Olympic torch arrived in England Friday to start a 70-day relay throughout Great Britain. The relay includes an Irish boxing legend with strong ties to Las Vegas.More>>
The majority of workers are employed, but the fear of losing a job can also wear you down. Experts say the best cure for stress is optimism, no matter how hard that may be to maintain.More>>
