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  • Wednesday's Child

  • Monday, December 24 2012 4:09 AM EST2012-12-24 09:09:50 GMT
    Every year, FOX 5 focuses on helping area children find a forever home for the holidays. 
    Every year, FOX 5 focuses on helping area children find a forever home for the holidays.  Our Wednesday's Child Home for the Holidays special introduces you to some of the many foster children we've featured on FOX 5 throughout the year. 

Wednesday's Child

  • Wednesday's Child

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:23:37 GMT
    In this week's "Wednesday's Child," we introduce you to a teen who has a passion for guitars and music.
    In this week's "Wednesday's Child," we introduce you to a teen who has a passion for guitars and music.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:59:36 GMT
    In this week's Wednesday's Child we take you to the High Museum of Art. Zach, 15, is an intelligent teen looking for a family he can truly connect with.
    In this week's Wednesday's Child we take you to the High Museum of Art. Zach, 15, is an intelligent teen looking for a family he can truly connect with.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:56:47 GMT
    In this "Wednesday's Child," we you back into the 11th century -- medieval style! FOX 5's Karen Graham introduces us to an adventurous teen looking for a mom and dad.
    In this "Wednesday's Child," we you back into the 11th century -- medieval style! FOX 5's Karen Graham introduces us to an adventurous teen looking for a mom and dad.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:10:34 GMT
    In this Wednesday's Child, you'll meet a teen who has an adventurous spirit and is right at home when he's around horses.
    In this Wednesday's Child, you'll meet a teen who has an adventurous spirit and is right at home when he's around horses.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:09:35 GMT
    In this week's Wednesday's Child, we take you to lanes at 300 Atlanta. Jarred loves to bowl and hopes to find a mom and dad that love it as much as he does.
    In this week's Wednesday's Child, we take you to lanes at 300 Atlanta. Jarred loves to bowl and hopes to find a mom and dad that love it as much as he does.
  • This week's Wednesday's Child might be playing for the Gwinnett Gladiators one day.  But first, he'd like to find a forever home.
    This week's Wednesday's Child might be playing for the Gwinnett Gladiators one day.  But first, he'd like to find a forever home.
  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-04-04 01:33:28 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child dreams of a career in music. Selena, 16, loves to sing and she gets her first private music lesson.
    This week's Wednesday's Child dreams of a career in music. Selena, 16, loves to sing and she gets her first private music lesson.
  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:59:08 GMT
    This Wednesday's Child goes inside the kitchen. Toni, 15, loves to cook and dreams of one day whipping up a home-cooked meal for her new mom and dad.
    This Wednesday's Child goes inside the kitchen. Toni, 15, loves to cook and dreams of one day whipping up a home-cooked meal for her new mom and dad.
  • Wednesday, March 20 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-03-20 23:03:50 GMT
    This Wednesday's Child may be patrolling the streets of Atlanta one day. Eric hopes to join the law enforcement family, but is also looking for a mom and dad to call his own.
    This Wednesday's Child may be patrolling the streets of Atlanta one day. Eric hopes to join the law enforcement family, but is also looking for a mom and dad to call his own.
  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-03-13 22:52:39 GMT
    In this Wednesday's Child, FOX 5's Karen Graham introduces us to a teenager who dreams of having a mom and dad to call his own.
    In this Wednesday's Child, FOX 5's Karen Graham introduces us to a teenager who dreams of having a mom and dad to call his own.
  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:51 PM EST2013-02-27 23:51:46 GMT
    In this week's Wednesday's Child, we take you to the Universoul Circus! Three siblings have one goal: to find a family together.
    In this week's Wednesday's Child, we take you to the Universoul Circus! Three siblings have one goal: to find a family together.
  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 6:54 PM EST2013-02-20 23:54:25 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child got the VIP treatment. A celebrity beauty team gave 14-year-old Maggie a full make-over from head to toe.
    This week's Wednesday's Child got the VIP treatment. A celebrity beauty team gave 14-year-old Maggie a full make-over from head to toe.
  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 7:06 PM EST2013-02-14 00:06:02 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child is a very talented young man with a great voice and a bright future ahead.
    This week's Wednesday's Child is a very talented young man with a great voice and a bright future ahead.
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:50 PM EST2013-01-16 23:50:51 GMT
    In this Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to a teenager who hopes her dream of adoption comes true before her 15th birthday.
    In this Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to a teenager who hopes her dream of adoption comes true before her 15th birthday. Sabrina had a day full of pampering at  Atlanta day spa Iwi Fresh.
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:50 PM EST2013-01-16 23:50:40 GMT
    This Wednesday's Child has big dreams of becoming a music artist, but 13-year-old Michael is not quite sure if he wants to be the one to work on stage-or behind the scenes.
    This Wednesday's Child has big dreams of becoming a music artist, but 13-year-old Michael is not quite sure if he wants to be the one to work on stage-or behind the scenes.
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:49 PM EST2013-01-16 23:49:11 GMT
    In this Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to a group of four brothers and sisters who have their sights set high on finding a forever family.  
    In this Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to a group of four brothers and sisters who have their sights set high on finding a forever family.  
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:49 PM EST2013-01-16 23:49:32 GMT
    In this Wednesday's Child, two brothers get hands-on experience with wildlife at the Yellow River Game Ranch.
    In this Wednesday's Child, two brothers get hands-on experience with wildlife at the Yellow River Game Ranch.
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:50 PM EST2013-01-16 23:50:08 GMT
    In this Wednesdays Child, we bring you a success story involving three siblings who are thankful they are finally in their forever home.
    In this Wednesdays Child, we bring you a success story involving three siblings who are thankful they are finally in their forever home.
  • This "Wednesday's Child" says listen for him on the radio.
    This "Wednesday's Child" says listen for him on the radio.
  • This week's Wednesday's Child takes her passion for art to the next level as 16-year-old Armoni gets a one-on-one drawing lesson. She hopes to soon be painting works of art for her forever home.
    This week's Wednesday's Child takes her passion for art to the next level as 16-year-old Armoni gets a one-on-one drawing lesson. She hopes to soon be painting works of art for her forever home.
  • Forget smart phones and shopping, crocheting is the new trend among some high school girls.
    This "Wednesday's Child" learns some new tricks from the pros.
    Forget smart phones and shopping, crocheting is the new trend among some high school girls.
    This "Wednesday's Child" learns some new tricks from the pros.
  • In this week's Wednesday's Child, strength and stamina is tested at one of metro Atlanta's
    GA-4198A – Ramon – October 10, 2012 For more information on Ramon, or on adoption, click here for a link to www.wednesdayschildga.com or call 1-877-210-KIDS (5437).
  • This Wednesday's Child is an adorable and very confident 13-year-old who loves to be creative. Cherish showed off her new pottery skills at the Zen and Now Clay Studio.
    This Wednesday's Child is an adorable and very confident 13-year-old who loves to be creative. Cherish showed off her new pottery skills at the Zen and Now Clay Studio.
  • LaserQuest in Duluth is a playground for children of all ages.  That includes Bobby, who visited LaserQuest in this Wednesday's Child, and as you'll see, he had a blast!
    LaserQuest in Duluth is a playground for children of all ages.  That includes Bobby, who visited LaserQuest in this Wednesday's Child, and as you'll see, he had a blast!
  • It's makeover day for this Wednesday's Child. Mary is 17 and couldn't wait for her chance in the chair at an upscale Buckhead salon.
    It's makeover day for this Wednesday's Child. Mary is 17 and couldn't wait for her chance in the chair at an upscale Buckhead salon.
  • Martial arts require discipline and dedication. Those are two things 16-year-old Steven learned when he visited the Martial Arts Center in Atlanta in this Wednesday's Child.
    JULY 4, 2012 - Martial arts require discipline and dedication. Those are two things 16-year-old Steven learned when he visited the Martial Arts Center in Atlanta in this Wednesday's Child.
  • Most kids love video games, so it was extra special when the Kool Bus rolled up to the FOX 5 studios for a Wednesday's Child game day.
    Most kids love video games, so it was extra special when the Kool Bus rolled up to the FOX 5 studios for a Wednesday's Child game day.
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:51 PM EST2013-01-16 23:51:45 GMT
    Wednesday's Child takes art to a whole other level.  Painted Cookies set up shop at the FOX 5 Studios as we introduce you to Rebecca.
    Wednesday's Child takes art to a whole other level.  Painted Cookies set up shop at the FOX 5 Studios as we introduce you to Rebecca.
  • On this Wednesday’s Child, we want to re-introduce you to Brittany Anna, a teenager who dreams of a career in the entertainment industry.
    On this Wednesday’s Child, we want to re-introduce you to Brittany Anna, a teenager who dreams of a career in the entertainment industry.
  • NOVEMBER 23, 2011 -- As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, we're thinking about Wednesday's Child. We featured Joshua last March. He's still waiting for a forever family to scoop him up for this holiday and many more to...
    NOVEMBER 23, 2011 -- As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, we're thinking about Wednesday's Child. We featured Joshua last March. He's still waiting for a forever family to scoop him up for this holiday and many more to...
  • JANUARY 25, 2012 -- In 11 years of doing "Wednesday's Child,” we’ve never met a child, who doesn't like pizza.
    JANUARY 25, 2012 -- In 11 years of doing "Wednesday's Child,” we’ve never met a child, who doesn't like pizza.
  • On this edition of Wednesday's Child, Jacob is a teen who just loves animals. Jacob and FOX 5's Amanda Davis spent time at farmhouse in the city of Roswell.
    On this edition of Wednesday's Child, Jacob is a teen who just loves animals. Jacob and FOX 5's Amanda Davis spent time at farmhouse in the city of Roswell.
  • This is the last weekend to check out Cirque du Soleil at Atlantic Station. Recently, organizers gave two kids from the Wednesday's Child program a behind-the-scenes look at their latest show, Ovo. FOX 5's Amanda Davis has...
    This is the last weekend to check out Cirque du Soleil at Atlantic Station. Recently, organizers gave two kids from the Wednesday's Child program a behind-the-scenes look at their latest show, Ovo. FOX 5's Amanda Davis has...
  • FOX 5 is grateful to our viewers, who open their hearts and homes to our Wednesday's Child kids, but there are still so many waiting for their forever family.
    FOX 5 is grateful to our viewers, who open their hearts and homes to our Wednesday's Child kids, but there are still so many waiting for their forever family.
  • NOVEMBER 16, 2011 -- There's nothing like a pet to warm your heart. Combine that with a desire to take care of animals and you have this Wednesday's Child.
    NOVEMBER 16, 2011 -- There's nothing like a pet to warm your heart. Combine that with a desire to take care of animals and you have this Wednesday's Child.
  • In this Wednesday's Child, 15-year-old Carissa went on a shopping spree at Cherry Bomb Boutique in Little Five Points!  As you'll soon see, the teenager walked away with almost an entirely new wardrobe.
    In this Wednesday's Child, 15-year-old Carrissa went on a shopping spree at Cherry Bomb Boutique in Little Five Points!  As you'll soon see, the teenager walked away with almost an entirely new wardrobe.
  • Laserquest in Duluth is a playground for kids of all ages, and that includes 13-year-old Bobby!  As you'll see in this Wednesday's Child, he really had a blast.
    Laserquest in Duluth is a playground for kids of all ages, and that includes 13-year-old Bobby!  As you'll see in this Wednesday's Child, he really had a blast.
  • Most women and girls love a good makeover, but this Wednesday's Child features a male makeover.  Check out 15-year-old William's visit to Van Michael Salon in Buckhead.
    Most women and girls love a good makeover, but this Wednesday's Child features a male makeover.  Check out 15-year-old William's visit to Van Michael Salon in Buckhead.
  • GA-4325R - Drayton and ATL Profile - June 15, 2011 - Our own Amanda Davis is normally the one interviewing children as part of our Wednesday's Child program.  But this time, the tables were turned.
    GA-4325R - Drayton and ATL Profile - June 15, 2011 - Our own Amanda Davis is normally the one interviewing children as part of our Wednesday's Child program.  But this time, the tables were turned, and 15-year-old Drayton learned how to conduct a celebrity interview.
  • Frozen yogurt is one of the best sweet treats around, and when our own Amanda Davis spent the day at Yogli Mogli with 10-year-old Tyler, they did lots of tasting.  Learn more about Tyler on this Wednesday's Child.
    Frozen yogurt is one of the best sweet treats around, and when our own Amanda Davis spent the day at Yogli Mogli with 10-year-old Tyler, they did lots of tasting.  Learn more about Tyler on this Wednesday's Child.
  • On this edition of Wednesday's Child is the story of a successful adoption through the program. Fourteen-year-old Bobby found his forever family and his adoption was finalized just two months ago.
    On this edition of Wednesday's Child is the story of a successful adoption through the program. Fourteen-year-old Bobby found his forever family and his adoption was finalized just two months ago.
  • On this edition of Wednesday's Child, we meet a creative teenager with special needs. Fourteen-year-old Christopher is an amateur artist with a keen eye for color and texture.
    On this edition of Wednesday's Child, we meet a creative teenager with special needs. Fourteen-year-old Christopher is an amateur artist with a keen eye for color and texture.
  • In this edition of Wednesday's Child, we take a look back at a brother and sister who are still hoping to be adopted. Sandra and Joshua were all smiles when they went to lunch and a movie with FOX 5's Amanda Davis.
    In this edition of Wednesday's Child, we take a look back at a brother and sister who are still hoping to be adopted. Sandra and Joshua were all smiles when they went to lunch and a movie with FOX 5's Amanda Davis.
  • In this Wednesday's Child, we introduce you our princess for the day --- Selena.  She's an expert on Princess Diana, as you'll see in her story.
    GA-4157R - Selena  - March 31, 2010 - In this Wednesday's Child, we introduce you our princess for the day --- Selena.
  • About Wednesday's Child

  • Wednesday's Child is a weekly televised feature that helps recruit adoptive families who can provide permanent and loving homes for foster children living in Georgia. Every Wednesday on FOX 5 News at 6, Karen Graham introduces you to a special child who is looking for a forever home.

    Watch these amazing stories and learn what family means to them. Wednesday's Child - Georgia is a partnership of the Freddie Mac Foundation, FOX 5 Atlanta, and the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services Permanency Unit, formed to help find families for children in foster care with special needs who are available for adoption.

    For more information on Wednesday's Child, click here for a link to www.wednesdayschildga.com or call 1-877-210-KIDS (5437).

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