Wednesday’s Child
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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s 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.2 years 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 2017.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: Trio of siblings hope to stay together with new family
It’s been almost three years since siblings Mary, who is 16, Isaiah 11 and Elias 10 entered foster care in Utah.2 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Wednesday’s Child: Rachel wants to become a lawyer, help foster kids
There is something special about visiting a salon and getting your nails done, you get to pick a fun color and talk about life. It was at Salon Dante & Day Spa in Sandy where 13-year-old Rachel opened up about her life.2 years ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: Spencer wants to be part of police officer’s family
If you ask 16-year-old Spencer who has inspired him the most in this world he'll tell you it's the men and women in blue.2 years ago
Shara Park
Wednesday’s Child: One year later, adopted teen sees a few future
It was one year ago when 14-year-old Branch took a leap of faith at Real Salt Lake in Sandy and shared his story of living in foster care. At that time, his name was Camden and he was living in his third foster home in two years. Fast forward to today, Camden has changed his name to Branch. It’s a new name to go with a new start for this Utah teen.3 years ago
