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The New York Wednesday's Child program is part of a unique public-private partnership between the Freddie Mac Foundation, WNBC 4, and New York City's Administration for Children's Services.

View Videos
Visit the Wednesday's Child page on the WNBC 4 website, click on a child's name to watch the video.

Interested in Adopting a Wednesday's Child?
1) Click on Interest Form at the top of any page.
2) Fill out an online form, including the child's name and ID number.
3) Submit the form, then read the pop-up window for your next steps.
4) Visit our Resources page for answers to many questions pertaining to adopting a child from the Wednesday's Child program.

Air Days and Times
Wednesday's Child airs in New York on WNBC4 with meteorologist Janice Huff:

Wednesdays between 6:00 and 6:30 PM
Sundays between 7:00 and 8:00 AM.

See More New York City Children
To learn more about adopting New York children, visit this site:
NYC ACS Meet Our Kids

Valentine

Valentine is a charming young lady with a big heart. She has an outgoing personality and a friendly demeanor. Valentine is a confident, motivated teen with a variety of interests.

  • Feb 1993
  • 16
  • Caucasian

Jonathan

Jonathan is a friendly, charismatic young man. He is very polite and engages well with his peers and everyone he meets. Jonathan's academic progress has been positive.

  • Aug 1993
  • 16
  • Multi

Yamilla

With her almond-shaped brown eyes and winsome smile, Yamillla is an affectionate and outgoing girl. Yamilla is intelligent and motivated, and is a good student who loves to write and draw.

  • Jun 1995
  • 14
  • African American

Angel

Angel, as his name implies, is thoughtful and kind-hearted. His quick wit and charm make him well-liked by both his peers and adults.

  • May 1993
  • 16
  • Hispanic

Keyan

Meet Keyan, a young man with athletic skills who has dreams of being a basketball player. He looks up to Tracy McGrady of the Houston Rockets and hopes to meet him some day.

  • May 1991
  • 18
  • African American

Felicita

Felicita is a delightful, energetic child who likes Dora the Explorer and enjoys playing with her Barbie dolls.

  • Jul 1997
  • 12
  • Hispanic

Donnell

If Donnell's great sense of humor and charming dimples don't hook you then his honesty and personality will. This motivated young man is an avid reader and is currently doing well in school.

  • Oct 1991
  • 18
  • African American

Daniel

Daniel is affectionate and caring young boy who likes to be hugged. He is very outgoing and enjoys amusement parks. Unlike most kids his age, Daniel enjoys listening to smooth jazz music.

  • Nov 1993
  • 16
  • African American

Crystal

A self-proclaimed "people person," Crystal is a loving and affectionate child who is looking forward to adulthood so she can go shopping on her own and learn how to cook.

  • May 1992
  • 17
  • Hispanic

Cory

Cory is both an artistic and athletic young man. In art class, his favorite subject, Cory shows his creativity through his drawing.

  • Sep 1992
  • 17
  • African American

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