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Wednesday’s Child: Sisters Mary And Nika Hope To Be Adopted Together
After living apart in foster care, sisters Nika and Mary were recently reunited. They hope to be adopted together.1 year ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Utah Woman Shares Struggle of Aging Out of Foster Care In Hopes of Inspiring Families to Help
This past year in Utah 123 kids "aged out" of living in foster care and many struggled as they adjusted to being out on their own with no family support.1 year ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Nathaniel Loves Movies – And He’s Ready For A Forever Family
Nathanial's foster mother says he’s non-verbal and finds comfort in watching movies - but that doesn’t stop him from communicating.1 year ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Aiden Has A Giant Heart He Wants To Share With A Family
Wednesday's Child: Aiden is a sweet boy with giant heart that he wants to share with a family.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Active Adrian Longs To Join A ‘Nice’ Family
Adrian loves to participate in games and sports and listening to music. He's the kind of kid who loves to be around people, and hopes to find a family that will welcome him into their home.2 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: 15-Year-Old Jaxsen Loves Math, Hopes To Be Adopted
Jaxsen, 15, says he wants to a teacher - a teacher who knows how to play golf. Thanks to Old Mill Golf Course in Holladay, Jaxsen got to try the sport for the very first time.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Hunter Needs Family To Guide Him To Adulthood
Entering the adult world is a scary feeling for 19-year-old Hunter, who has lived in so many foster homes he’s lost count.2 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: 3 Siblings Adopted Together After Years In Foster Care
In this week’s Wednesday’s Child in partnership with Raise the Future, KSL TV spent time with Darryl Anderson and his three youngest children, siblings he officially adopted in October.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Despite Hardships, Angelly Is Always Smiling
In this week's Wednesday's Child in partnership with Raise the Future, you'll meet Angelly. Despite the hardships she's faced, she brings a smile to every situation.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Athlete Keith Opens Up About Life In Foster Care
“It feels like you're alone.” 13-year-old Keith said. “It feels like you're just moving around too much.”2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Damon Is Looking For Family To Provide Love, Stability, Care
Damon has lived in foster care for most of his life. He’s looking for a family that can give him not only love and stability but the proper care.2 years ago
Shara Park and Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV
Adoption Exchange Gets New Name: ‘Raise The Future’
The Adoption Exchange is now Raise the Future.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Stoneay Hopes To Find Her Forever Family
At age 18, Stoneay fears she will age out of foster care with no place to call home.2 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: 16-Year-Old Chevy Dreams Of Becoming Game Designer, Being Adopted
Hundreds of Utah children are living in state custody, many of them hoping to be adopted by a forever family. Sixteen-year-old Chevy is one of them.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Wesley Loves LEGO® Sets, Dreams Of Having A Mom
In Utah, the average stay in foster care is 17 months. For 8-year-old Wesley, it has been almost 2½ years. He shared with KSL TV his love of LEGO® sets and his dream to have a mom.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Camden Hopes To Visit Rio Tinto Stadium With Family
13-year-old Camden got to visit Rio Tinto Stadium, and he hopes to return someday to make new memories with a family of his own.2 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: Austin Finds His Forever Home After 5,449 Days In Foster Care
A total of 5,449 days -- that's how long Austin lived in foster care before being officially adopted by his two dads, Jonathan and Kyle.2 years ago
Ashley Kewish, KSL TV
Teen Living In Foster Care Overcomes Incredible Odds To Graduate
This is the time when high school graduating seniors would have been walking across the stage in front of friends and family to accept their diploma, including one Salt Lake City teen living in foster care who overcame incredible odds to graduate.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: 12-Year-Old Kenzie Dreams Of Becoming A Big Sister In A Forever Family
For kids living in foster care, their normal means a life without a family. Kenzie was dreaming that will change for her soon.2 years ago
Ashley Kewish, KSL TV
State Funds To ‘Utah Foster Care’ Diverted To ‘The Adoption Exchange’
A big change in a state contract with a local non-profit was announced Monday. For the first time in 20 years, state funds to "Utah Foster Care" will now be going to "The Adoption Exchange" instead.2 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Kaleb’s Faith Helped Him Survive Rough Years
This time of social distancing and quarantine is difficult time for everyone in our country, but for children living in the foster care system, it can be especially isolating.2 years ago
Ashley Kewish, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: Tommy Wants Family To Love; People Who Love Him
It's been an incredible season for Snowbird Mountain Resort, and one new skier hoped to experience the greatest snow on Earth for himself.2 years ago
Ashley Kewish, KSL TV
15-Year-Old Xander Makes Second Wednesday’s Child Appearance
Inside a small warehouse in Salt Lake City is a world cut off from the busy streets just outside the door. It’s a place where the limits of your own mind are the only thing holding you back.3 years ago
