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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

Jorje

Jorje is a loving young man who is originally from Honduras. Jorje is nonverbal, however, every day he is learning new ways to communicate.

  • Jul 1994
  • 15
  • Hispanic

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

Wontez

Wontez is a handsome boy with an athletic built. He's approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall with a dark skin complexion. He has dark brown eyes and black neatly groomed hair.

  • Dec 1992
  • 17
  • 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

Daijah

Daijah is a very active and playful young girl. Daijah has an absolutely beautiful smile and laugh that engages everyone around her!

  • May 1997
  • 12
  • African American

Malichi

Malichi is a friendly, kind, fun-loving young boy who has several interests. One of his favorites is cooking and then enjoying meals with people he loves.

  • Dec 1998
  • 10
  • Caucasian

Dominique

Dominique is a very bright teenager who has a lot on his mind. He enjoys getting into conversations about various topics and sharing his thoughts with others.

  • Feb 1993
  • 16
  • African American
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Tony

Tony, through all of the adversities of his life, is a very compassionate young man with a wonderful and adventurous spirit.

  • Jan 1996
  • 13
  • African American

Kevin

Kevin has a contagious smile but may appear shy initially. Although challenged with speech issues, Kevin's personality is one which presents him as a cheerful and curious young man.

  • Jul 1995
  • 13
  • African American

Laione

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

  • Dec 1995
  • 13
  • African American

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