Manuel, 10, enjoys being active and playing sports. He's been living in foster care for more than five years and says he wants to remember what it feels like to have a loving and supportive family.
Autum, 13, has been in foster care for almost a year. She loves ice skating and animals and dreams of living in the country on a ranch. She also hopes to be adopted by loving parents one day.
At Airborne Trampoline Park in Draper it was only a matter of minutes before siblings Phillippe, Elias, and Lazuli were flipping into foam pits and scaling the trampoline padded walls.
As the NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City approaches, several local charities have been chosen as beneficiaries, including Raise the Future, KSL TV’s Wednesday's Child partner.
AJ, 11, and William, 13, both enjoy science, but their personalities are quite different. The brothers have been in foster care for five years and desire to feel included and part of a family.
Susan, 18, is preparing to graduate from high school and go off to college. She has been in foster care for three and a half years, but is desperate to be adopted and have a family that will love, guide and support her through life.
At Bricks and Minifigs in South Jordan you’ll find a treasure trove of LEGO® sets. From special characters to exotic cars, it’s heaven on earth for 10-year-old Domanic.
When 13-year-old Red entered foster care two years ago, she never imagined being adopted by a woman in New York, but today that’s exactly where Red is living.
Ariah loves soccer and would love to play on a competitive soccer team but 16-year-old said the unpredictability that can come with living in foster care has made that difficult for the high schooler.
On this week's Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to Amen, a 15-year-old boy who, when you first meet him, may hide his true personality inside. But once you get to know him, you'll see what a kind and funny young man he is.
Children over the age of 18 make up a small percentage of Utahns living in foster care, but it’s this age group that desperately need a family connection as they enter their next phase of life. Kaleb, 19, is one of those young adults who is getting ready for college and hopefully a career in paleontology.
For this week's Wednesday's Child, we learn more about 17-year-old Kila as she wants to help other children in the foster system after her experiences.
Angel, short for Angela, turns 13 this summer and she doesn’t want to spend her next birthday in foster care. She’s been living in foster care since 2017.
On this week's Wednesday's Child, 16-year-old Tyson loves video games and has creative aspirations. He is also very curious and hopes for a family that can keep up with him.
For this week's Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to 12-year-old Bella. She finds value in deep connections with others, and hopes to find a family who will love her, take care of her, and listen to her.
It only takes a few moments with Jade to know that he is one of the happiest kids around. He is ready for a forever family, one that will show him love and patience. And in return, he will fill their life with joy.
It was in 2020 when we got to know Wesley while visiting the LEGO® Store in Fashion Place Mall. At the time, he shared the one thing that he wanted most in the world.
At Scales and Tales in West Valley City 12-year-old Carter is in reptile heaven. Carter loves crocodiles, turtles, and lizards, but if there is one creature he loves the most it’s the snakes.