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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

Herbert "Kirby"

Herbert, aka “Kirby" is a healthy energetic, playful and outgoing adolescent. Kirby is very expressive and open about his needs, as well as his wishes.

  • Jun 1995
  • 14
  • African American

Brenda

Brenda, an attractive young lady, is the oldest of four siblings. Brenda has a warm smile and is intelligent and charming. She is sociable once she becomes familiar with you.

  • Feb 1993
  • 16
  • African American

Paul

Paul is currently 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

Gerrard

Gerrard has a contagious smile. He thrives being the center of attention. Although Gerrard has been in foster care for over four years, he remains upbeat and personable once he gets to know you.

  • Aug 1999
  • 10
  • African American

Alexuxs

Alexuxs is a bright young lady who is aware of what she wants in life. Her smile captures anyone in her presence. Alexuxs is outgoing and enjoys sports, roller skating, and bike riding.

  • May 1996
  • 13
  • African American

Jenisfer

Jenisfer is a special needs child who has been in care since March 2005. Jenisfer is currently placed in a therapeutic program that specializes in children with disabilities.

  • Mar 1993
  • 16
  • Hispanic

Montez

Montez is a very intelligent young man with a creative edge. He enjoys reading, writing and reciting poetry--as Montez feels that poems help him to express himself.

  • Nov 1993
  • 16
  • African American
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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

Devonna

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

  • Aug 1993
  • 16
  • African American

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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