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‘All I want is someone to care for me’ | Wednesday’s Child 16-year-old wishes for a shot at a loving family
Roderick has been in foster care five years. He described what it’s been like moving from placement to placement.
WFAA hosting school supply drive
The drive through Amazon is in partnership with 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
‘I want a home’: Wednesday’s Child, 15-year-old Zamia wants loving parents to adopt her
Just like water can heal, so can the loving influences in our lives. Zamia needs parents who will treasure her heart.
WFAA is launching the 2022 Back to School Parent Survey to hear directly from parents about getting their children ready to start the new...
Clocking in every day: Texas high school graduate celebrates 12 years of perfect attendance
Jacob Morales said it was challenging, but he did it. The 18-year-old never missed a day in school since getting enrolled in Pre-K.
Wednesday’s Child: Two siblings separated in foster care for 3 years are hoping a family adopts them – together
"It's been a really long time since they felt a lot of that love and appreciation for who they are without having to struggle...
Darnell was born with chronic respiratory illness. He is a special soul who needs an equally special family.
He’s battled for the ones he loves. Now Wednesday’s Child, 16-year-old Preston just wants parents to love him forever
"God has given me strength when I've needed it," Preston said, adding that he had many traumatizing moments in his childhood.
The history of Carry The Load and its Memorial Day mission
Families and friends grieving for the loved ones they lost will tell you that Reverchon Park, on Memorial Day, has become a pilgrimage: a...
Veteran recounts how Carry The Load helped save her life
And that's the purpose of Carry the Load: honoring the lives lost by making a commitment to the lives we can still save.
Wednesday’s Child: He’s been in foster care for most of his life. At 13, all Tim wants is a chance to be someone’s son.
Tim has been in foster care for 10 years. He was just 3 years old when he entered the system.
Two weeks ago, Dora was dreaming about a quinceañera for her 15th birthday. Thanks to your generosity, it happened.
Wednesday’s Child: This 15-year-old girl with a lot of heart and soul, prays for a forever family to love her
What's remarkable about 15-year-old Lizzy is how determined she is not to let her past get in the way of her future.
Wednesday’s Child: Twins, 7-year-old Jayden and Jayla are in need of a forever family to love them ‘day in and day out’
“They definitely need a family that wants to be there with them on a day in and day out basis, that will be active...
Little Wish granted for Texas woman who paused life to care for her ‘Nannie’
When her grandmother needed extra help, Paula Brown thought she’d help out for a couple of weeks. Instead, she spent the next two years...
‘He is a light’: Family says former Wednesday’s Child is thriving, preparing to attend college on football scholarship
Jon'Tay, now 19, had multiple offers from colleges, but his mother says he has committed to play football at Sul Ross State University in...
‘I want to feel like I belong’: Wednesday’s Child, 15-year-old Christian is still dreaming of a forever home
Paradise for Christian would be to have parents who accept him. No rejection. Just unconditional love.
H-E-B to build its first store in Tarrant County