Wednesday’s Child
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Manuel, 10, loves climbing; hopes to be adopted by an active, loving family
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.14 days ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Autum, 13, dreams of living on a ranch with loving parents
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.28 days ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Siblings want family that will keep them together
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.1 month ago
Shara Park
Raise the Future chosen as Team Giannis’ beneficiary for NBA All-Star Game
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.2 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Brothers AJ, William enjoy science, desire to be part of a family
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.2 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Susan, 18, wants a family to love, guide her through life
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.3 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Domanic wants to connect with a family that loves him
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.4 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Angel wants to be a big brother for a new family
On this week's Wednesday Child; 12-year-old Angel likes to be active and wants a family to care for while they do the same for him.4 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Red’s new forever family found on the East Coast
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.5 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Ariah is looking for a strong mother-daughter bond
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.5 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Dalton dreams of being adopted after 13 years in foster care
Dalton, 18, has lived in foster care since he was 5 years old. He says he’d like parents who will help guide him into adulthood.6 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Amen looking for active, engaged family to help him navigate school
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.7 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Chevy, who dreams of becoming a game designer, has found his new home
In this week's Wednesday's Child, we follow up with Chovy, who has found his forever home with a new family and getting ready for college.7 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Ayden hopes to be an author
For this week's Wednesday's Child, 16-year-old Ayden is looking for a family to encourage him to reach his goal of writing imaginative stories.7 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Kaleb dreams of being a paleontologist
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.8 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday Child: Kila wants to help other foster kids when she grows up
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.9 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Angel wants to have a forever family
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 2017.9 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Tyson loves video games and asking questions
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.10 months ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: Bella values friendship, hoping to be adopted
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.10 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Jade aspires to be a principal
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.11 months ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: Missy loves art, hopes to find her forever family
For this week's Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to 11-year-old Missy, who loves art and hopes to one day be adopted.12 months ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Wesley finds his forever family 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.1 year ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Carter needs one-on-one time with family
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.1 year ago
