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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

Danetta

Meet Danetta, an enthusiastic, bright, and enjoyable young lady with big dreams for her future. Danetta is delightful to be around and loves to engage in conversation with others.

  • Mar 1995
  • 14
  • African American

Timothy

Timothy has been in out of home placement since 2002. Timothy is an extremely bright young man. He loves reading books such as the Harry Potter series and Star Wars.

  • May 1991
  • 18
  • Caucasian

Rashad

Rashad gets along well with his peers and enjoys playing with the other children in his home and school environment. He is affectionate and loving with with a smile to match.

  • Jan 1994
  • 15
  • African American

Xavia

Xavia and his siblings have been in foster care more than a few years now. Xavier is medically up to date with all of his needs.

  • Oct 1994
  • 14
  • African American

Devron

Devron is an energetic, enthusiastic and endearing 14 year old young man. He enjoys going to school and especially loves the class field trips to the zoo.

  • Oct 1994
  • 14
  • African American

Laione

Laione is a very outgoing and engaging adolescent girl who enjoys singing and dancing.

  • Dec 1995
  • 13
  • African American

Jasma

Jasma is a 10 yr. old boy currently in 4th grade. He enjoys watching scary movies, and playing video games.

  • Aug 1998
  • 10
  • African American
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Jamar

Jamar is a 11 yr. old boy currently in 5th grade. His interests include watching action movies and playing chess, checkers, and computer games.

  • Apr 1997
  • 12
  • African American
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Tyre

Known as active and happy go lucky, Tyre is a sociable teenager who enjoys being with others. Tyre has a wonderful smile and is a pleasure to be around.

  • May 1994
  • 15
  • African American

C'aira

C'aira, 15, is a young lady with a big heart. C'aira wants to work in a field where she can help others when she grows up.

  • Nov 1993
  • 15
  • African American

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