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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.

Christopher

What a social butterfly! Christopher (who prefers to be called Chris) is not shy at all. He enjoys volunteering, being involved in church activities, and engaging in conversation.

  • Aug 1998
  • 11
  • African American

Messiah

Meet siblings Messiah and Iyana. Messiah has a positive attitude about school. In the future, he would like to be a sales representative for cars.

  • Jan 2000
  • 9
  • African American
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Iyana

Meet siblings Messiah and Iyana. Messiah has a positive attitude about school. In the future, he would like to be a sales representative for cars.

  • Dec 2001
  • 8
  • African American
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Michael

Meet Michael, a teen with an amazing spirit that will light up a room. Friendly, talkative, and energetic are words that describe him.

  • Sep 1992
  • 17
  • African American

Brian

Brian has dreams of guarding the streets as a police officer when he is older. He is a very mature young man, has a great sense of humor, and gets along well with his peers.

  • Oct 1998
  • 11
  • African American

Harold

Hungry? Harold may know just the thing to satisfy your appetite. This energetic young man aspires to be a chef one day and he loves to cook!

Jay

If you spend the day with Jay, you will fall in love with his ability to laugh and his love of sports.

  • Dec 1997
  • 12
  • African American

Carlos

Meet an active youngster who enjoys his big brother’s jokes. Carlos is an energetic boy who enjoys solving mysteries. When he grows up, he would like to become a police officer.

Jowelle

Meet an athletic youngster whose dream is to become a lawyer. In school, Jowelle does well. Her behavior is positive and she keeps her grades up. Her favorite subjects include math and writing.

  • Dec 1996
  • 13
  • African American

Terrence

Sit down next to Terrence and he will proudly show you his sketchbook, filled with pictures of faces, drawings of optical illusions, and art.

  • Oct 1999
  • 10
  • African American

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