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Children in Metro DC Area

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The Washington DC Metropolitan Area Wednesday's Child program is part of a unique public-private partnership between the Freddie Mac Foundation, NBC4 and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

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Visit the Wednesday's Child page on the NBC4 website and click on the child's picture to watch the feature.

Interested in Adopting a Wednesday's Child?
1) Click on Interest Form at the top of any page.
2) Fill out the online form.
3) Submit the form.
4) Visit our Resources page for answers to many questions pertaining to adopting a child through the Wednesday's Child program.

Air Days and Times
Wednesday's Child airs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area on WNBC4 with news anchor Barbara Harrison:

Wednesdays on News4 @ 5 pm
Thursdays on News4 @ 11 am
Sundays on News4 @ 9 am

To learn more about adopting Washington, DC Metropolitan area children, visit these sites:
Maryland Adoption Resource Exchange
Virginia Department of Social Services
Washington, DC Child and Family Services

Cameron

Cameron is an active 11 year old who enjoys all kinds of sports. Some of his favorites include: baseball, basketball and wrestling.

  • Dec 1997
  • 11
  • African American

Paul

Paul is a 9 year old child living in the Northern Virginia area. He has four sisters that are in adoptive placements. Paul is the middle child with two younger siblings and two older.

  • Sep 1999
  • 10
  • Caucasian

Malichi

Malichi is a friendly, kind, fun-loving young boy who has several interests. One of his favorites is cooking and then enjoying meals with people he loves.

  • Dec 1998
  • 10
  • Caucasian

Daijah

Daijah is a very active and playful young girl. Daijah has an absolutely beautiful smile and laugh that engages everyone around her!

  • May 1997
  • 12
  • African American

Damarcus

Damarcus is a bright and energetic boy. He's been in care since July 2005 and has shown great resiliency, along with an amazing ability to bond.

  • Sep 2002
  • 7
  • African American

Drisha

Drisha is a mature beautiful young lady with lots of confidence. Drisha expresses herself best through creative arts. She loves to dance and listen to different types of music.

  • Jul 1997
  • 12
  • African American

Joshua

Joshua is a very loveable youngman and enjoys giving and receiving affection from others. One of his favorite things to do is dance to music that plays on tv.

  • Dec 2001
  • 7
  • African American

William

William is an energetic and friendly 15 year old who loves to help out wherever he can. He is very creative and enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, and computers.

  • Dec 1993
  • 15
  • Caucasian

Alex

Alex is a curious and fun young man. He is quick to share his sense of humor with those around him by telling a funny joke and flashing his contagious smile.

  • Aug 1994
  • 15
  • Caucasian

Anthony

Anyone simply looking at these boys can tell that they have a strong brotherly bond.

  • May 1997
  • 12
  • African American
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