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Wednesday’s Child: Games with Gavin
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By
Tricia Sloma
13-year-old Gavin is a future carpenter who wants to build new relationships with a forever family.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Shiloh’s Story
Updated: Jan. 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Shiloh is a curious student who likes to study the world around her.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Mistikal’s Moment
Updated: Jan. 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Mistikal is 15 years old and has a wide range of interests.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Outdoors with D’Amarr
Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 10:02 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
D’Amarr has special needs and has trouble communicating, so the adults who know him best shared details about his favorite things to do.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Making plans with Jaheim
Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 12:59 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Jaheim is a typical teenage boy, but he's also faith-filled and driven.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Zoey’s Collection
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 10:47 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Zoey doesn’t speak a lot but was able to share a short list of her favorite things.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Aubriella’s answer
Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 10:05 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us the story of Aubriella, who wants people to know older kids need love, too.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Catching up with Jace
Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:12 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Jace is non-verbal and will need extra help from his adoptive family.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Noah’s next steps
Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 11:38 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us the story of Noah, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Michigan.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Heaven sent
Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 7:33 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
There’s a huge demand for foster parents, but also for foster parents who are willing to adopt.
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Wednesday’s Child: Carter’s landing
Updated: Oct. 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Kids like 12-year-old Carter are tired of being bounced around in different homes. He wants a forever family.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Laughing with Logan
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 10:36 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
There’s a 14-year-old Indiana foster kid named Logan who needs to find parents who will adopt him.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Athletic Lucas
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Today’s Wednesday’s Child features a busy middle school kid who is quite the athlete.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Learn about Alexiah
Updated: Sep. 25, 2024 at 10:28 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
This talented teen is very creative.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Tech Savvy Scott
Updated: Sep. 18, 2024 at 11:36 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Braydon, or Scott as he prefers, is hoping to find a new family willing to adopt him.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: A Place for Peyton
Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 9:59 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Peyton is an athletic kid who has a knack for card tricks.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Lilly’s list
Updated: Aug. 28, 2024 at 10:50 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us the story of the Michigan 14-year-old who prefers to be outside.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Jordan’s story
Updated: Aug. 21, 2024 at 10:22 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Jordan is a kind and caring foster child who is in search of an adoptive family.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Count on Quandrez
Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
He’s smart, fast, and in need of a sports-minded family!
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Joshua is still waiting
Updated: Jul. 17, 2024 at 10:03 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Foster children with special needs are often overlooked for adoption, but these kids also deserve a loving and caring home.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Arabella’s best life
Updated: Jul. 10, 2024 at 10:47 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Arabella, or Bella for short, is a studious girl who loves school.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Zander is still waiting
Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
We first shared his story in 2020 when he was 11.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Marcellous matters
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
16-year-old Marcellous is athletic and participates in Special Olympics.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Charlie is still waiting
Updated: Jun. 19, 2024 at 12:26 PM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
We first featured Charlie in 2021.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Sevonia’s next steps
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 10:04 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us the story of 14-year-old Sevonia, a foster teen who lost her mom.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Hagan is still waiting for a new home
Updated: Jun. 5, 2024 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By
WNDU.com
We recently learned that Hagan is very good a video games and his favorite game is “Fortnite.”
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Love for Lela
Updated: May. 29, 2024 at 11:17 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
There's a Michigan foster teen who is looking for a new family to help her reach her goals.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Seth and Danny find ‘A Place to Call Home’
Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
A New Carlisle family added not one, but two boys featured in two different Wednesday’s Child segments.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Jordan’s next steps
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 11:28 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Jordan likes to play games and looks forward to playing games with his new family.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Daniel’s list
Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 11:52 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Daniel is a 10-year-old Indiana foster child who came with a list of things you should know about him.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Kind Keaton
Updated: May. 1, 2024 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By
WNDU.com
He’s a sweet teen who loves history.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Kayla’s connection
Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 10:07 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Kayla is an Indiana foster kid and Taylor Swift fan in need of adoption.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Nevaeh’s next steps
Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 12:44 PM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
This 16-year-old Michigan foster youth is available for adoption, and her story came to us from Grant Me Hope.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Jayden still looking for a safe home
Updated: Apr. 10, 2024 at 2:02 PM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
Kids like Jayden are looking for a permanent placement after years of being bounced around in the foster system.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: London is looking for new parents
Updated: Apr. 3, 2024 at 11:18 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
She’s a busy 11-year-old who wants a single mom to adopt her.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Conner’s Update
Updated: Mar. 27, 2024 at 12:44 PM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
The staff at Indiana Adoption Program has sent us some updated info in hopes that someone might be willing to adopt him.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Remarkable River
Updated: Mar. 20, 2024 at 10:08 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
River hopes to connect with a new family that will love unconditionally.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Hello again, Lavachi
Updated: Mar. 13, 2024 at 11:53 AM EDT
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By
Tricia Sloma
We first aired Lavachi's story in October of 2022, but we recently found he is still waiting to find a new family.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Creative Cris
Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 6:18 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Cris wants to be placed with his older brother in a new, loving home.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: ‘Cool Carmine’ still waiting for adoption
Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 4:37 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
We are sharing the story of 16-year-old Carmine again.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Cool Carlos
Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 4:06 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Carlos is a natural athlete who likes a lot of sports.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Zoey’s next adventure
Updated: Feb. 14, 2024 at 6:45 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Zoey hasn’t been in foster care for very long. She knows what it’s like to struggle, but now is her time to shine.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Aiden’s Art
Updated: Feb. 7, 2024 at 12:35 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Sketch paper, pencils, pens, and ink are just some of the tools Aiden will need in the future.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Albert is still waiting
Updated: Jan. 31, 2024 at 1:07 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Albert is an Indiana foster teen in need of adoption. He turns 16 years old this summer.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Kequan’s story
Updated: Jan. 24, 2024 at 11:27 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us the story of 14-year-old Kequan. He’s a busy teen who enjoys seeing his friends at school.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Revisiting Adonis
Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Adonis is an Indiana foster youth who is still waiting, and we want to provide an update.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Emmanuel’s Moment
Updated: Jan. 10, 2024 at 10:51 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Emmanuel is a busy 14-year-old who dreams of being a successful adult.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Revisiting Zayne
Updated: Jan. 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Besides growing another inch or two, we found out Zayne has some new goals in mind.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: The Incredible Isaieh
Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 12:02 PM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us the story of a Michigan boy named Isaieh who needs a permanent home.
Wednesday's Child
Wednesday’s Child: Gavin’s turn
Updated: Dec. 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST
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By
Tricia Sloma
Gavin’s future is as bright as his paintings. It’s what he wants to be when he grows up!
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