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Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child Locations


To learn more about adopting a child in foster care, visit the Wednesday's Child website, watch the program on the local news, or contact our partners in these cities.

Washington, DC

Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child-Washington, DC is a partnership with NBC 4 and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Hosted by Anchorwoman Barbara Harrison, since 1992, the weekly feature has made the dream of a permanent loving home a reality for more than 200 foster children and generated an excess of 5,000 viewer inquiries.

In DC, watch Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child on NBC4: Wednesdays 5:00 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.

For more information on adopting a child from the Washington, DC area please call 1-88-TO-ADOPT-ME, or visit the following websites: NBC4, look for Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child under "Community" on the left, "Wednesday's Child" on the left, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

New York City, NY

Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child-New York City is a partnership with NBC 4, and the City of New York Administration for Children's Services. Started in April 1999, the segment airs with Meteorologist Janice Huff as the host.

In New York City, watch Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child on WNBC4: Wednesday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m.

For more information about adopting a child from the New York City area, please call 1-212-676-WISH (9474), or visit the following websites: WNBC4, look for the Wednesday's Child heading, and the City of New York Administration for Children's Services.

Los Angeles, CA

Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child-Los Angeles is a partnership with KTTV Fox 11, and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.  Started in July 2000, the segments air with Anchorwoman Christine Devine as host.

In Los Angeles, watch Wednesday's Child on Fox 11 Wednesday 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 p.m.

For more information about adopting a child from the Los Angeles area, please call 866-921-ADOPT, or visit: KTTV Fox 11 website.

Atlanta, GA

Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child-Atlanta is a partnership with FOX5, and the Georgia Department of Human Resources.  Launched in November 2000, the segment airs with Anchor/Reporter Amanda Davis as host.  In Atlanta, watch Wednesday's Child on Fox5: Wednesday 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 p.m.

For more information on adopting a child from the Atlanta area, please call 1-877-210-KIDS, or visit the following websites: FOX5 and GA Department of Human Resources.

Philadelphia, PA

Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child-Philadelphia, launched in March 2004, is the newest addition to Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child family. The program is a partnership with NBC 10, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and the National Adoption Center. Hosted by sports anchor Vai Sikahema, the weekly feature will help find adoptive homes for many of the region's 20,000 foster children.

In Philadelphia, watch Wednesday's Child on NBC10: Wednesday 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.

For more information on adopting a child from the Philadelphia area, please call 1-866-DO-ADOPT, or visit the following websites: NBC10, (look for Wednesday's Child under "Community") or the National Adoption Center.