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Depelchin Has Help for Kids with Autism

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:20:50 GMT

Autism is a problem that changes an entire family forever. From the shock and fear of discovering you have a child with it, to the mystery of what causes it, to the frustration of helping your child lead a normal life. Any family living with autism can use some help. The Depelchin Children’s Center can go a long way toward providing that help. Rachel Halpern is with us to tell us a very important new program.

Don't Have to Be Married to Adopt

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:32:03 GMT

"Finding Families" happens every third Thursday on FOX 26 Morning News. It's a time where you can get a personal perspective on what life is like when you adopt.

Making a Safe Summer for Teens, Kids

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:09:36 GMT

It's a look at how parents can make sure the summer is safe for both their teens and young children.

Embracing Special Needs Adoptions

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:22:26 GMT

People looking to adopt a child may be scared when they are advised to consider a child with special needs.

Requirements to Adopt a Child

DOUG DELONY — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:20:30 GMT

Have you ever thought about adoption but worried you'd get turned down? Atasha Kelley-Harris from the Depelchin Children's Center shares the basics of adoption and what is required of the adopter.

Family Expand with 3 Adopted Girls

ALEXANDER SUPGUL — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:50:49 GMT

Approximately 1,200 children in the Houston area are waiting to be adopted as of Nov. 20. One huge family that knows a lot about adoption. Parents Jim and Sonia Watt and their children Cameron, Carson, Connor, Cathleen, Claire and Cassie appeared on FOX 26 Morning News and explained how Depelchin Children's Center helped transform the family of five into a family of eight.

Adoption Cost Myths Busted

ALEXANDER SUPGUL — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:31:30 GMT

Many myths are associated with adoption. One common question with the process is "is it too expensive to adopt?" Erin Heflin from Depelchin Children's Center answers that question and more in this edition of Finding Families. INSIDE: Depelchin Children's Center Web Site

Siblings Look for Group Adoption

DOUG DELONY — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:18:56 GMT

Hundreds of children in the Houston area are in need of loving families. Erin Heflin from the Depelchin Children's Center introduces us to a group of siblings.

Adoption Brings Families Together

ALEXANDER SUPGUL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:06:21 GMT

Thousands of children in the Houston area are in need of permanent homes. Erin Heflin, from DePelchin Children's Center, helps dispel myths about adoption in this edition of Finding Families.

2 Kids Look for Loving Families

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:23:03 GMT

Who are you spending your days laughing with and your nights reading to? If you've always wanted children, FOX 26's Damali Keith may have the two for you.