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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.

Zymir

Zymir is a sweet young child with much to offer to a family. He is caring, gentle, and kind. A typical boy, he enjoys basketball, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and soccer.

  • Aug 2000
  • 9
  • African American

Eric

Meet Eric. This handsome youg man loves cars and watching NASCAR races. In the future, he would like to become a news reporter or police officer.

  • Mar 1999
  • 11
  • African American

Christy

Hungry? Christy is a fan of cooking and will be happy to fix you your favorite meal. In the future, she would like to become a a chef or a nurse.

  • Mar 1993
  • 17
  • Caucasian

Jarrel

Jarrel is a passionate athlete. His dream is to play college basketball at the University of North Carolina and then continue on to the NBA.

  • Jul 1993
  • 16
  • African American

Christopher

Christopher is a young teen who enjoys learning and hanging out with his friends.

  • Jan 1996
  • 14
  • African American

Marquis

Meet Marquis…an active teen who enjoys drawing, listening to music, and having a good time. After completing high school, Marquis aspires to attend college.

  • Dec 1991
  • 18
  • African American

Amanda

Amanda is a down-to-earth teen who dreams of having a family. When she grows up she wants to work in the health field. She enjoys attending her neighborhood church as well as writing.

  • Jan 1993
  • 17
  • African American

Marquise

Meet Marquise, a young boy who has high aspirations of becoming a police officer when he grows up.

  • Oct 2001
  • 8
  • African American

Carmen

Both friendly and talkative, Carmen finds meeting and conversing with new people very pleasurable. He likes animals, insects, and completing hands-on projects.

  • Jan 1996
  • 14
  • Caucasian

Quamiere

Quamiere is a thinker, often thinking long before he speaks. He enjoys creating fascinating things in art class and likes all sports. He plays football, soccer, baseball and basketball.

  • Apr 1997
  • 13
  • African American

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