Freddie Mac Foundation - Making Home a Place Where Children and Families Thrive

Children in Metro DC Area

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.

View Videos
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

Tanika

Tanika is an articulate young lady with a lot of ambition. She is resilient, being the oldest of 8 children and their caretaker before entering foster care.

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Born: Jun 1995
Age: 15
Race: African American

Tony P.

Tony is a friendly and likable child who enjoys helping others. Tony can be pretty verbal about certain topics, which is a good strength because it allows him to express his thoughts and feelings.

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Born: Jan 1996
Age: 14
Race: Hispanic

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.

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Born: Mar 1995
Age: 15
Race: African American

Raychelle

Raychelle is a loving and affectionate young lady. She loves meeting new people and will immediately ask you your name if she has never met you.

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Born: Apr 1997
Age: 13
Race: African American

Rashad

Rashad has a beautiful smile and a very pleasant demeanor. He gets along well with his peers in his neighborhood and at school.

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Born: Jan 1994
Age: 16
Race: African American

Luke

Luke is an engaging guy with a lot of strengths! He is very friendly and fun to be with. Luke enjoys working with his hands, building things and enjoying the great outdoors.