Wednesday’s Child

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Wednesday’s Child: Creative 13-year-old Kaydee hopes to find forever family

In this week's Wednesday's Child, in partnership with Raise the Future, KSL TV visited with Kaydee at Art House where she shared details of her life in hopes of connecting with a potential adoptive family.
3 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: 12-year-old Peter looking for forever family

“Being adopted means having a family that cares, be there for you when you need it.”
3 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Dorian wants to share love of learning

If there is one thing 14-year-old Dorian loves more than anything, it's elevators.
3 years ago
9-year old Dom loves playing video games and riding his bike. (KSL TV)...
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Wednesday’s Child: 9-Year-Old Dom Is Cheerful, Loves Being Outside

In this week’s Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to nine-year-old Domanic, who likes to go by Dom. Dom has already faced many hard things in his young life but despite that, he always looking for the positive. 
3 years ago
13-year old Arielle showed off some of her moves at Kickin'it Dance Company in Sandy. (KSL TV)...
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Wednesday’s Child: 13-Year Old Arielle Loves Dancing

In this week’s Wednesday’s Child KSL TV visited Kickin'it Dance Company in Sandy to meet 13-year-old Arielle. 
3 years ago
Kaylee showed off her creativity while making some jewelry. at City Creek. (KSL TV)...
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Wednesday’s Child: Kaylee looks for family to support her creativity

This week's Wednesday's Child is Kaylee, a young woman who is bursting with creativity and looking for a family that will support her passions.  
3 years ago
Wednesday's Child Nevea loves horses. (KSL TV)...
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Wednesday’s Child: 15-Year-Old Neveah Loves Horses, Makeup

This week’s Wednesday’s Child is Neveah, a 15-year-old previously known as Laura. Neveah has lived in various foster homes since she was about 10 months old. Like her new name, Neveah wants a new start.
3 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: 7-Year-Old Chelsea Waiting For The Perfect Family

This week’s Wednesday Child is 7-year-old Chelsea who is as sweet as can be, but she needs a family that can meet her needs.
3 years ago
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Wednesday’s Child: Danna loves to perform

When 12-year-old Danna isn’t creating a new TikTok she’s usually out doing something active. When she met with KSL-TV she was trying boxing for the first time, at Boxing is for Girls in Sugar House.
3 years ago
After living apart in foster care, sisters Nika and Mary were recently reunited. They hope to be ad...
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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.
3 years ago
Jacoyia Roseberry said having a baby helped her understand what it means to have a family. (Used by...
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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.
3 years ago
15-year-old Nathanial is non-verbal, but that doesn't stop him from communicating. He loves movies ...
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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.
3 years ago
Aiden is a sweet boy with giant heart that he wants to share with a family. (KSL TV)...
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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. 
3 years ago
Adrian loves to participate in games and sports and listening to music. He's the kind of kid who lo...
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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.
3 years ago
Fifteen-year-old Jaxsen wants to be a teacher - a teacher who knows how to play golf. (KSL TV)...
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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.
3 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.
3 years ago
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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.
3 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.
3 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.” 
4 years ago
Damon, 14, loves video games and books, and he's recently discovered he loves to cook, too. He's ho...
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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.
4 years ago
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Adoption Exchange Gets New Name: ‘Raise The Future’

The Adoption Exchange is now Raise the Future. 
4 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.
4 years ago
16-year-old Chevy dreams of creating video games - and being adopted into a forever family....
Shara Park

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.
4 years ago
Wesley has been in foster care for 2½ years. He said his dream is having a family - and a mom....
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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.
4 years ago

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