Kids In Crisis

Eugene Rotary Clubs Launch 2008 Duck Race

By Brandi Smith
July 11, 2008

EUGENE, Ore. -- You can buy tickets for the Oct. 4 event from First Tech Credit Union, Jerry's, Bi-Mart, Gray's Garden Centers and local Rotarians.

Scrapbooking for Foster Children

By Brandi Smith
July 8, 2008

EUGENE, Ore. -- By having fun with your favorite hobby, you can help brighten the lives of foster children throughout Lane County. For more information, call Jani Aguilar at (541) 689-2767.

Eugene Rotary Kicks Off 2008 Duck Race

By Brandi Smith
July 7, 2008

EUGENE, Ore. -- Since 1988, local Rotarians raised almost $3.7 million to combat child abuse through the Duck Race event each summer. To buy a ticket, visit rotaryduckrace.com/ticket.html.

Sleep Country Launches Clothing Drive

By Brandi Smith
June 9, 2008

Eugene, Ore. -- You can donate new clothing items such as shirts, pants, onesies and socks at any Sleep Country USA location.

To find the one nearest you, visit www.sleepcountry.com.

Local Couple Reaches Out to Georgian Orphans

By Brandi Smith
June 2, 2008

Cottage Grove, Ore. -- Chuck and Edythe Stromme started the Caucasus Children's Relief Fund to help orphaned children in the Republic of Georgia.

To donate, visit ccrfund.org.

Western Oregon's Foster Kids Affected by Cuts

By Brandi Smith
May 16, 2008

Eugene, Ore. -- Though the effects aren't direct, Lane County's cuts to programs such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC) do have an impact on foster families.

Oprah's Big Give in Western Oregon

By Brandi Smith
May 5, 2008

Eugene, Ore. -- Oprah's Big Give in Western Oregon contributed $27,111.01 to local agencies serving foster kids.

Kids in Crisis: Treatment Foster Care

By Brandi Smith
May 2, 2008

Cottage Grove, Ore. -- The 2007 Lane County Relative Foster Parent of the Year says Oregon counties need to develop different levels of foster parents, including treatment foster parents.

Giving Big: Parker Elementary

By Brandi Smith
April 18, 2008

Eugene, Ore. -- Students at Parker Elementary school launch a penny drive to help area foster children through Oprah's Big Give in Western Oregon.

Giving Big: Florence

By Brandi Smith
April 21, 2008

Florence, Ore. -- Morgan's Country Kitchen serves as an unofficial dropoff location for Oprah's Big Give in Western Oregon, collecting thousands of dollars worth of new clothes, shoes and books, along with more than $1,000 cash.

Wednesday's Child

Meet Jonathen This seven-year-old is looking for a forever home.

Meet Kira, Keno & Larry These siblings are looking for a forever home.

Meet Kristopher This 10-year-old is looking for a forever home.

Meet Kerry This seven-year-old is looking for a forever family.

Meet Dilin & Nicala These siblings are looking for a forever home.

Meet Kolby This 9-year-old is looking for a forever home.

Meet Lamont and Isaisha This brother and sister are looking for a forever home.

Meet Xena & Dezarae These sisters are looking for a forever home.

The Adoption Process Interested in adopting? Classes are offered weekly.

Meet Barbara & Brandon An adoption success story that starts with a Eugene couple seeing a newspaper ad

Meet Faith Four-year-old Faith is looking for a forever home

Meet Dakota 10-year-old Dakota is looking for a forever family

Meet Austin 10-year-old Austin is looking for a forever home

Meet Kevyn 10-year-old Kevyn is looking for a forever family

Meet Dorrie Nine-year-old Dorrie is looking for a forever family

Adopt a 'Wednesday's Child' Information about how to adopt one of the children we introduced during our "Wednesday's Child" segment

More Resources

About Kids in Crisis KEZI 9 News embarks on a campaign to highlight the state's foster care system and those who have dealings with it.

Pregnancy & Sex Education Resources Information and contacts for pregnancy and sex education issues

Employment & Education Resources Opportunities for employment and education

Emergency Contacts Crisis lines and emergency contacts

Drug & Alcohol Resources Resources for people suffering from drug or alchohol addictions.

Legal Resources Legal resources available for foster parents and foster children

Interested In Fostering or Adopting A Child? Contact information for people interested in fostering or adopting a child