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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).

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

View Slideshow
On the NBC 10 Website, click to view a slideshow.

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 Childairs in Philadelphia on NBC10 with sportscaster 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.

Lakyisha

Meet Lakyisha. This teen has a smile that will light up a room. Lakyisha enjoys singing on her karaoke machine, listening to music, and going to the movies.

  • Mar 1998
  • 14
  • African American

Justin

Justin has a smile that lights up a room. This active and personable youngster likes to have fun. Justin is polite and kind. Watching funny movies and cartoons easily makes him happy.

  • Jun 2004
  • 7
  • African American

John

Meet John. John is known to be very easy to get along with and loves to engage with new people. He especially likes to talk about electronics and video games.

  • Sep 2000
  • 11
  • Caucasian

Kathleen

Meet Kathleen. Kathleen is a brilliant student, receiving excellent grades, and is proud of it! Her favorite subject is math; however, she enjoys most things about school.

  • Nov 1998
  • 13
  • Hispanic

Michael

Michael is a brilliant student in his classroom and is often on the Honor Roll. He likes science and math the most. He is in the process of writing his own short story titled “The Terrible Winter”!

  • Sep 1997
  • 14
  • African American

Davon

Meet Davon. Despite his diagnosis of mild autism, Davon is an excellent student who loves art, gym and science classes.

  • Aug 1997
  • 14
  • African American

Raymear

Meet Raymear. This sweet young man is very affectionate and loves to give hugs. Raymear is diagnosed with Down syndrome, but this does not interfere with his happy and excited personality.

  • Oct 1998
  • 13
  • African American

Cassandra

Cassandra is an energetic teen who dreams of being a teacher some day. She loves music, singing and dancing. She also enjoys roller skating.

  • Jul 1997
  • 14
  • Caucasian

Terrel

Meet Terrel. This active teen is an excellent student and still finds time to be a star in gym class!

  • Apr 1999
  • 13
  • African American

Nadir

Nadir is an easy-going youth who loves to play basketball and keep active. Other interests include going to the movies, playing on the computer, and hanging out with friends.

  • Apr 1999
  • 12
  • African American

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