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The Philadelphia Wednesday's Child program is part of a unique public-private partnership between the Freddie Mac Foundation, NBC10, and the National Adoption Center (NAC).

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Visit the Wednesday's Child page on the NBC 10 website, click on a child's name, then click on the photo.

Interested in adopting a Wednesday's Child?
1) Click on Interest Form at the top of any page.
2) Fill out an online form.
3) Submit the form.

Air Days and Times
Wednesday's Child airs in Philadelphia on NBC10 with news anchor Vai Sikahema.

Wednesdays between 5 and 6 PM
Saturdays between 9 and 10 AM

To learn more about adopting Philadelphia children, visit these sites:
Adoption Center of Delaware Valley

National Adoption Center

For more information on a child, click on his or her name.

Josh

Artistic, with a flair for creating things with his hands, Josh is currently considering a future in the culinary arts.

  • Dec 1990
  • 18
  • Multi

Mercedes

Mercedes is a well-rounded young lady who is artistic, athletic and computer savvy. Mercedes enjoys laughing with her peers and she possesses an infectious smile.

  • Dec 1993
  • 15
  • African American

Jocelyn

Jocelyn is a beautiful young lady who has a good head on her shoulders. She dreams of nothing more than to find a family, go to college, and get a job.

  • Sep 1994
  • 15
  • Hispanic

Keith

Keith is a young teen who aspires to be a doctor or a lawyer. This young teen likes science and social studies and excels in math.

  • Aug 1993
  • 16
  • Caucasian

George

George is a great kid with many dreams for the future. Some include working at the Boys and Girls Club, being a school bus driver, getting married, and having children.

  • Oct 1995
  • 14
  • Caucasian

Justin

Bright, conversational and inquisitive, Jason ("JJ") is an engaging and pleasant young man. JJ wants and is deserving of a family to make his life more complete and fulfilling.

  • Sep 1995
  • 14
  • Caucasian

Steffi

Outgoing and full of conversation, Steffi can charm new acquaintances with great ease. A lover of music and dance, Steffi enjoys sharing these interests with others.

  • Jun 1992
  • 17
  • Caucasian

Tyson

Tyson is a young man with a great heart. He loves to make others laugh while telling jokes and making funny faces.

  • Aug 1993
  • 16
  • Hispanic

Turrell

Making a good impression is very important to young, handsome Turrell. He is friendly and outgoing and really likes to talk, especially about sports.

  • Apr 1998
  • 11
  • African American

Carmen

Both friendly and talkative, Carmen finds meeting and conversing with new people very pleasurable.

  • Jan 1996
  • 13
  • Caucasian

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