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  • Children are a Gift

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-03-14 20:44:49 GMT
    By Gillian Sheridan TYLER (KYTX) – Like most young boys, Casey likes video games. He also enjoys riding his bike and playing. "Casey is really laid back. He is easy to get along with," said Case Abernathy,
    If you enjoy spending time outdoors, and have room for one more, there is a boy who would like to be part of your family. This East Texas foster child is ready for adventure.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 11:38 PM EST2013-01-09 04:38:04 GMT
    EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - He's a happy boy but needs a loving family. Brent usually has a smile on his face but he'd be beaming if he could find his forever family. Brent is a typical 12 year old. He likes
    He's a happy boy but needs a loving family.

     Brent usually has a smile on his face but he'd be beaming if he could find his forever family.

  • Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:40 PM EST2012-12-19 04:40:28 GMT
    (KYTX) - If it involves playing a game, Joshua is usually first in line. "I like to play soccer, basketball, skating, riding my bike. I like video games a lot." He also likes going to church and being
    If it involves playing a game, Joshua is usually first in line. "I like to play soccer, basketball, skating, riding my bike. I like video games a lot." He also likes going to church and being involved a youth group.

  • Tuesday, December 11 2012 11:32 PM EST2012-12-12 04:32:52 GMT
    (KYTX) - Shawn is very friendly and a joy to be around. "He is a very sweet, intelligent child. He has a neat personality and doesn't meet a stranger, very talkative," said Ashley Gipson, with the Department
    Shawn is very friendly and a joy to be around. "He is a very sweet, intelligent child. He has a neat personality and doesn't meet a stranger, very talkative," said Ashley Gipson, with the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 11:32 PM EST2012-12-05 04:32:02 GMT
    (KYTX) - Daquala and her sister Illiauana have their typical sibling rivalries, but couldn't imagine life without each other. These sisters have a strong bond. "Daquala is very helpful when it comes
    Daquala and her sister Illiauana have their typical sibling rivalries, but couldn't imagine life without each other. These sisters have a strong bond.

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 11:41 PM EST2012-11-28 04:41:10 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) – If it has four wheels and goes fast, this teenager wants a ride. William likes sports cars, especially Corvettes and Camaros. While sitting in a black Camaro I asked him, "Do you know
    If it has four wheels and goes fast, this teenager wants a ride.

    William likes sports cars, especially Corvettes and Camaros.

  • Tuesday, November 20 2012 11:26 PM EST2012-11-21 04:26:42 GMT
    (KYTX) - National Adoption Day in Smith County took on a new look this year. With more families than ever involved, the adoption ceremonies were moved from the Courthouse to Rose Heights Church in Tyler. "There's
    National Adoption Day in Smith County took on a new look this year. With more families than ever involved, the adoption ceremonies were moved from the Courthouse to Rose Heights Church in Tyler.

  • Tuesday, November 13 2012 11:30 PM EST2012-11-14 04:30:36 GMT
    (KYTX) - Allison is a happy 15-year-old who enjoys cooking and wants to be a Pastry Chef when she grows up. "I like making cakes and cupcakes. I've got a recipe I want to make it's called chocolate mocha
    Allison is a happy 15-year-old who enjoys cooking and wants to be a Pastry Chef when she grows up. "I like making cakes and cupcakes."

  • Tuesday, November 6 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-11-07 04:00:24 GMT
    (KYTX) - Angel is a sweet girl who has a smile that will melt your heart, and she never meets a stranger. Angel is just amazing. She has grown and blossomed and is thriving. She is a different child than
    Angel is a sweet girl who has a smile that will melt your heart, and she never meets a stranger.

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 11:39 PM EDT2012-10-31 03:39:47 GMT
    We introduced you to Kacy and Deris in CBS 19's Children are a Gift report more than a year ago. They had spent two years in foster care. Today, their lives are much different and much happier after finding
    We introduced you to Kacy and Deris in CBS 19's Children are a Gift report more than a year ago. They had spent two years in foster care. Today, their lives are much different and much happier after finding their forever family.

  • Tuesday, October 23 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-10-24 03:30:27 GMT
    EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Bryan enjoys animals and was overwhelmed when he walked into the agriculture building at the East Texas State Fair recently. "Oh, that's sharp," he said touching the tip of a longhorn. "Bryan
    Bryan enjoys animals and was overwhelmed when he walked into the agriculture building at the East Texas State Fair recently. "Oh, that's sharp," he said touching the tip of a longhorn.

  • Tuesday, October 16 2012 11:36 PM EDT2012-10-17 03:36:54 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) - These siblings are filled with excitement and joy spending the afternoon together. They miss each other right now after being split up in different foster homes. "Cause I just love them.
    These siblings are filled with excitement and joy spending the afternoon together. They miss each other right now after being split up in different foster homes.

  • Tuesday, October 9 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-10-10 03:30:00 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) - Nathanial is a 10-year-old boy with a gentle spirit and a big heart. His teacher describes him as a wonderful child. And Jennifer Hayes, with Child Protective Services says, "He is a really
    Nathanial is a 10-year-old boy with a gentle spirit and a big heart. His teacher describes him as a wonderful child. And Jennifer Hayes, with Child Protective Services says, "He is a really sweet kid."

  • Tuesday, October 2 2012 11:26 PM EDT2012-10-03 03:26:43 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) - With bright blue eyes,10-year-old Donald takes in all the sights at Tyler's Caldwell Zoo. "I like animals," he said. "He's just a sweetheart. He gives the best hugs and he has the prettiest
    With bright blue eyes,10-year-old Donald takes in all the sights at Tyler's Caldwell Zoo. "I like animals," he said.

  • Monday, October 1 2012 4:20 PM EDT2012-10-01 20:20:57 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) – Zack is a reserved 15 -year-old. "He is pretty quiet and laid back. He kind of keeps to himself. He likes to play video games," said Casey Abernathy with Child Protective Services. Zack
    Zack is a reserved 15 -year-old. "He is pretty quiet and laid back. He kind of keeps to himself. He likes to play video games," said Casey Abernathy with Child Protective Services.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-09-27 19:54:54 GMT
    Marquice, Janice and Charlene have spent a majority of their life split-up in foster care and their wish is to be adopted together.
    TYLER (KYTX) – Three siblings show up at Portrait Innovation in Tyler to pose for pictures together. These snapshots are a great keepsake for these children who don't get to see each other everyday anymore.

    Marquice, Janice and Charlene have spent a majority of their life split-up in foster care and their wish is to be adopted together. "Cause they're my sisters and we're supposed to be together," said Marquice, the big brother.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 3:53 PM EDT2012-09-27 19:53:04 GMT
    EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Shes a delightful teenager who will bring a lot of joy to a family. This East Texas foster child is also a pleasure to be around. Diane is very creative. Picking up a paintbrush and
    Shes a delightful teenager who will bring a lot of joy to a family. This East Texas foster child is also a pleasure to be around. Diane is very creative. Picking up a paintbrush and dipping it in the yellow paint, she said she enjoys expressing herself through art. I love Sponge Bob. Hes my favorite character.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 3:52 PM EDT2012-09-27 19:52:05 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) - These siblings are very sweet and play well together. "Lillie and Frankie are full of energy, very bubbly little kids. [They] don't meet a stranger," said Ashley Gipson with Child Protective
    These siblings are very sweet and play well together. "Lillie and Frankie are full of energy, very bubbly little kids. [They] don't meet a stranger," said Ashley Gipson with Child Protective Services.

  • Tuesday, July 24 2012 11:38 PM EDT2012-07-25 03:38:10 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) - It was a big day for 8-year-old Brayden visiting the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum in Tyler. Brayden is an outgoing and determined boy with a big heart. He enjoys video games and
    Brayden needs a patient family with lots of structure and consistency. They'll need to be committed to caring for him and meeting his medical needs, while providing constant affection and love.

  • Tuesday, July 17 2012 11:24 PM EDT2012-07-18 03:24:25 GMT
    TYLER (KYTX) -- Jakerian walks into Marquie's Trims and Cuts in Tyler for a hair cut. "Just an edge up please," he said. Judy Miles with Child Protective Services describes Jakerian as "happy go lucky,
    Judy Miles with Child Protective Services describes Jakerian as "happy go lucky, and energetic. He likes to make people smile."

  • EAST TEXAS (KYTX) -- "I'm very excited to bowl." Elijah is a very social teenager. This 13 year old has a huge heart and an even bigger smile. "He's a good kid all around," Azleway Boys Ranch Sunny
    He's got a great personality and would make any family proud. Elijah is in foster care hoping to be adopted soon.

  • EAST TEXAS (KYTX) -- It's a warm sunny day as Quancell enjoys spending time outdoors fishing. "I like to catch catfish and bass. I like to catch bass cause it's a better challenge to catch bass," he
    Good role models are important for young people. That's especially true for foster children. Quancell is one of those teenagers in need of guidance. Here is his story in CBS 19's "Children Are A Gift."

  • TYLER (KYTX) -- It was a lunch like no other for 9-year-old Daniel. He was joined by the Chick-fil-A cow, making him feel special. I asked him to tell me about his lunch. "I had chicken... french fries
    Daniel likes to learn new things and he's doing well in his special education classes. He also gets along well with others and thrives on positive attention.

  • EAST TEXAS (KYTX) -- Asia likes arts and crafts as she spends the afternoon at the Pottery Cafe in Tyler. "I'm painting a cupcake. It's more than just a cupcake. It's a piggy bank." This 12 year old
    She's a young girl, with a lot to offer. But what she needs, is a stabile, loving home to help her reach her full potential.

  • EAST TEXAS (KYTX) -- Japiera and Jamya are more than just sisters. "I love her so much. She's like my best friend." They've gotten even closer spending the last two years in foster care. "They definitely
    Two sisters have been waiting a long time to leave foster care. They are hoping the right family will hear their story and give them a chance.

  • Children are a Gift

  • Gillian Sheridan was born in England and immigrated to the United States as a young girl with her family. At the age of 12, she became an American citizen. After growing up in Minnesota, Gillian earned
    Gillian Sheridan was born in England and immigrated to the United States as a young girl with her family.  At the age of 12, she became an American citizen. After growing up in Minnesota, Gillian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota double majoring in journalism and telecommunications. 
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