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About Wednesday's Child

The Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child program started in Washington, D.C., in 1992, a partnership with NBC4 and the Council of Governments. Its phenomenal success there encouraged the Freddie... more >

Important Info

Adopt a Wednesday's Child
To adopt any of the children featured during Wednesday's Child segments, call the following number: 1-88-TO-ADOPT-ME.
Watch Wednesday's Child On NBC4
Barbara Harrison's segments can be seen Wednesdays at 5 p.m., Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. on NBC4.

Adoption Links

Lorraine Seeks Family To Help Her Reach Potential

, Nov 26, 2008

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Quick Poll

Which of these famous people was not adopted? (see results)

1 Jamie Foxx
2 Steve Jobs
3 Faith Hill
4 Halle Berry

1 17% Jamie Foxx
2 18% Steve Jobs
3 16% Faith Hill
4 50% Halle Berry

Adopt a Child

Adopt a Wednesday's Child To adopt any of the children featured during Wednesday's Child segments, call the following number: 1-88-TO-ADOPT-ME.

Previous Wednesday's Children

Dupree, Other Children Begin New Lives With New Families Brand new families are created at the 22nd Annual Adoption Day in Washington DC.
Samantha Overcomes Challenges, Seeks Family Samantha Overcomes Challenges, Seeks Family
Couple Keeps 4 Siblings Together Through Adoption Jannie and Dennis Hayes wanted to adopt a sick 3-year-old girl, and as the Hayes' learned about the girl's siblings they adopted them, too, winding up with four new children.
CJ Hoping For Permanent Home CJ needs family to encourage him in his dreams.
Foster Children Seek Their Good Match Children Featured In Wednesday's Child Get Placed With Families
Three Sisters Look For Loving Home News4's Barbara Harrison takes three sisters to Lebanese Taverna.
Steven Loves Pool; Looking For Permanent Family Steven, 15, says he loves to play pool and is hoping for a permanent family.
Young Sports Fan Gets Tour of Nats Park Alex is an A math student and a sports fan excited about his first visit to Nationals Park.
12-Year-Old Technology Lover Needs Family Delano's Mother Died Shortly After Placing Him In Care
Thomas Loves Learning, Math Thomas loves learning, math and wants to be an architect. Most of all, he wants a family.
Angelo Finds Home, Happiness With Downings Barbara Harrison features a success story in this week's edition of Wednesday's Child.
Lorraine Excited For High School Lorraine, 14, has spent the last couple of years in foster care and really just wants a family that loves her and she can love back.
Christopher Determined To Succeed At Everything He Sets Out To Do Christopher is determined to accomplish whatever he attempts, including finding a loving family.
Teen Hopes To Craft Role In New Family Barbara Harrison Reports
Danetta Sets High Goals, Hopes For Loving Family Danetta is a student who loves learning and school. She's particularly interested in space.
Peter Wants To Help Others, Needs Family To Love Him Peter, 13, loves video games and helping people, and he wants to find a permanent home.
Devin Finds Loving Family Barbara Harrison got the chance to visit a very happy father and son. They're a family who were made possible through Wednesday's Child.
Jorge Is Ready To Emerge, Teachers Say Barbara Harrison Reports
Joshua Loves School, Makes Big Strides Joshua is a special needs child who has a long way to go. It would be wonderful if he had a family of his own to make the journey through life.
Cherokee Dreams Of Family, Stage Cherokee, 9, has always dreamed of being on stage, so her wish came true when she visited the Signature Theater.

Meet the Reporter

Barbara Harrison Barbara Harrison co-anchors News4 Today and News4 Midday. She also reports the weekly segment "Wednesday's Child," which features children available for adoption.