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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

Peter

Meet Peter, young man who is a true gentleman. Peter loves to talk and to make others laugh with his quick wit. His favorite subject is math. He could live off pizza and chicken if he had a choice.

  • May 1993
  • 16
  • African American

Herbert "Kirby"

Herbert "Kirby" is an African-American young man who was born in June,1995. He is a healthy energetic, playful and outgoing adolescent.

  • Jun 1995
  • 13
  • African American

Diamond

Meet Diamond a sweet, outgoing, teen who is in need of a forever family. This young lady participates in a number of activities and really enjoys singing and dancing.

  • Mar 1992
  • 17
  • African American

Raymond

Raymond, 10 is an adorable boy. Raymond does not verbalize but communicates and expresses himself through gestures.

  • Mar 1999
  • 10
  • African American

Michael

Michael has a warm smile. Michael presently lives in a group home. Michael desires to be adopted by a loving family. Michael enjoys going to school and is working on improving his study habits.

  • Mar 1994
  • 15
  • African American

Devonna

This versatile child has a variety of interests in sports and games that include bicycling, skating, dodge ball, kick ball, and basketball.

  • Aug 1993
  • 15
  • African American

Christopher

Christopher is a charming young man with an infectious laugh. He makes friends easily and is always ready to get involved in any activity where he can be the shining star.

  • Oct 1993
  • 15
  • African American

Clifford

Clifford, in spite of having had various barriers in his life, realizes the importance of having the stability of a loving and nurturing family.

  • Jan 1992
  • 17
  • African American

Jorje

Jorje is a loving 13-year-old Hispanic male who is originally from Honduras. Jorje is nonverbal however everyday he is learning new ways to communicate.

  • Jul 1994
  • 14
  • Hispanic

Dejoun

DeJoun is such a handsome, caring, pleasant and affectionate young man who interacts very well with his peers and adults. DeJoun enjoys anything that relates to arts and crafts.

  • Dec 1992
  • 16
  • African American

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