Audrey Biesk

1 week ago | wxii12.com | Audrey Biesk

A teen boy living in foster care calls himself a kind-hearted gentle giant. 17 year old, Patrick lives in a group home right now and is in need of a family to support him and his future endeavors.Patrick is on his way becoming a full time firefighter. He is currently a junior firefighter in his home town and Children's Home Society of North Carolina planned a special day for him at the Millers Ferry Fire Department in Salisbury with WXII 12’s Audrey Biesk.

2 weeks ago | wxii12.com | Audrey Biesk

FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO KICK OFF SUMMER AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL SUNSHINE FIVE CAN FAMILY FESTIVAL. THAT’S NEXT SATURDAY, MAY 31ST AT GREENSBORO COUNTRY PARK. AND JUST BY ATTENDING, YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE KIDS. AUDREY BIESK INTRODUCES US TO EACH WEEK IN A PLACE TO CALL HOME. IT’LL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO COME TOGETHER FOR SOMETHING GOOD. PROMOTING THE RIGHT OF EVERY CHILD TO A PERMANENT, SAFE AND LOVING FAMILY.

2 weeks ago | wxii12.com | Audrey Biesk

There is a bipartisan effort to reform the foster care system in North Carolina. House lawmakers unanimously approved House Bill 612 or the "Fostering Care in NC Act" and is now headed to the Senate. It would give the state more oversight of county social services departments with a goal of improving child safety and well-being. “Recent history especially has shown there is a need for this reform," said Republican Representative Allen Chesser who is one of the bill's primary sponsors.

3 weeks ago | wxii12.com | Audrey Biesk

A 15-year-old girl who has lived in foster care the majority of her life has hope that there is an adoptive family out there made just for her. Ellie said she remains resilient and dreams of sharing her joyful personality with her adoptive family. The teen loves to volunteer and care for horses, so her team at Children's Home Society of North Carolina planned a special day for her at a boutique barn in northern Greensboro, Landon Farm.

1 month ago | wxii12.com | Audrey Biesk

HOME, WE MEET A YOUNG BOY LIVING IN A GROUP HOME WAITING TO GET ADOPTED. AUDREY BIESK INTRODUCES US TO A SWEET 12 YEAR OLD MATTHEW, WHO WANTS TO BRING KINDNESS TO HIS FOREVER HOME. HERE’S YOUR TWO. THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT. YOU SHOW ME HOW IT’S DONE. MATTHEW. MATTHEW IS READY FOR A GOOD TIME IN THE ARADE. I’VE BEEN TRYING TO GET A LOT OF TICKETS FROM THIS. WE MET AT WINSTON-SALEM’S ADVENTURE LANDING. NICE. THAT’S A GOOD SPIN. I GOT 175 TICKETS, AND THE MAN LET ME PICK OUT PRIZES THAT COST MORE THAN MINE.