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Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
13-year-old Tyler likes to bike, draw, and play Pokémon.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
After spending the past 6 years in foster care, Grace is hoping to be adopted by a single parent.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Grant Me Hope sent us this story of 12-year-old Logan, a wise young man with several interests.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
MeKenzie loves technology, Taylor Swift, and pizza. She is looking for a forever family through the Indiana Adoption Program.
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Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Robert is a kind and caring kid who looks forward to making enough money to donate to charity.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Abigail is a 16-year-old with a lot of determination and drive.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Sleven is an eighth grader who enjoys school, sports, and free time.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By 16 News Now and Tricia Sloma
Elijah is an LGBTQ youth with a clear understanding of who he is and that he needs a new family.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
K’ymari is a polite and friendly boy who enjoys hanging out with pals, and is hoping to find a forever family.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
A new family is something Keeley dreams of.
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Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Orlando is a 16-year-old in need of adoption and we need your help to find a forever family.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 3:48 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Jayden is competitive and has a positive attitude. It’s helped her stay focused on finding a new family.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 4:18 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Ariel is a Michigan foster youth who needs a new family to adopt her.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Foster children with special needs are often overlooked for adoption, but these kids also deserve a loving and caring home.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 4:02 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Eddie is easy going and has a great attitude in life. He is looking for a forever family.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
When siblings have each others’ backs, life seems a little easier; even when you’re trying to get adopted from foster care.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST
|By 16 News Now
John has been in foster care for the past three years and would like to connect with a forever family.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 6:11 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
On March 2, Conner celebrated his 9th birthday. This kid loves super heroes and Power Rangers, but the best gift would be a forever family.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 6:17 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Oscar has been in foster care for the past five years. He is looking forward to finding a forever family.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 7:32 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Six of the children who have been featured in our Wednesday’s Child segments have been adopted. Many of those adoptions are the direct result of our stories. Kids like Alex have found a place to call home.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 7:13 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
A lot of viewers ask if any of the foster children featured in our Wednesday’s Child segments are ever adopted. The answer is: yes!
Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 7:30 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
When you see life through the eyes of a child, you see hope and possibility. Grant Me Hope sent us this video of a boy named Aaron who just wants to belong and be loved.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 6:23 PM EST
|By 16 News Now
We're all rooting for this foster kid who is looking for parents to help him reach the next level!
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Creative and kind are two words used to describe this Michigan foster child in need of adoption.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 6:42 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Ally admits she’s still hurt by her past and she’s eager to start fresh with dependable parents who love and support her.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:18 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
This 10th grader is ambitious and athletic. He loves football and basketball, both as a viewer and participant.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 7:07 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
There’s a sporty and smart 11-year-old foster girl who needs a new home.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 6:57 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Our Wednesday’s Child segments shine a spotlight on foster children in Indiana and Michigan in need of adoption. Grant Me Hope sent us the story of 13-year-old Ashton.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 7:39 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
There are foster kids who need to find a permanent home and we’re helping them out with our Wednesday’s Child segment.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Kandlyn describes herself as funny, kind and helpful. She enjoys hanging out with friends.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 6:11 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
15-year-old Carolyn is smart, sweet, kind and creative. She’s really looking forward to the holidays, because her birthday is three days after Christmas.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 6:11 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Flexible and fun are two words that ten-year-old Tyler uses to describe himself.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 6:20 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
Hands-on activities and group projects are right up Jacob’s alley.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM EST
|By Tricia Sloma
As you plan for family get-togethers, you may want to consider making room at the table for a pair of Michigan foster children.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Imagination and positive energy are just two traits you’ll find in 8-year-old Treyvar.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Avion is a fun, kind and loving kid who looks forward to a future with an adoptive family.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2021 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Seth wants to find a permanent home where he can be safe and live his dreams of helping others someday.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
There’s something special about sports, especially when a kid can spot their parents sitting in the stands. Omario is worth cheering for.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By 16 News Now
This week's Wednesday's Child is Lucas -- a great kid who is also very kind.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Meet Devon -- one laid-back kid who is easy to get along with.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
When you give a kid a safe space to grow and learn, the possibilities are endless. That's the hope for some Indiana foster children in need of a permanent home.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
The nation’s next great author or song writer just might be a foster kid from Michigan who is waiting to meet her forever family.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Harold is only 16 years old, but he’s an old soul. He loves to take walks with his dog outdoors.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 8:58 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Our partners at Grant Me Hope shared this story of 14-year-old Cal who has been available for adoption for the past three years.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Jayden wants to be an NBA star someday. But if that doesn’t work out, he would like to be a physical education teacher.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2021 at 7:35 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Leeah is a 10-year-old who has been waiting for adoption for the past two years.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
“I like working on cars. I like to see how it works. Like how it runs,” said Ally. “I want to be a mechanic for cars."
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Loving and helpful, Darius is young man full of compassion for others. He’s great with animals and will help with pets and livestock.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Wearing bright colors and a positive attitude to match, Selena wants a new family and a fresh start.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Tricia Sloma
Josiah is a Michigan youth who has been waiting for adoption for the past two years. He’s a good and kind young man who has big goals -to play professional sports!