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Wednesday's Child - Nathally

Ted Koppy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:05 GMT

Nathally is a beautiful 14-month old baby girl who is waiting for the right family to take her home.

Wednesday's Child - Andrew

Ted Koppy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:19:24 GMT

News Channel 8 first met Andrew in June at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Since then, he has been growing and and progressing and all he needs now is a loving home.

Wednesday's Child - Brian

Ted Koppy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:45:16 GMT

This week's Wednesday's child is a talkative 12 year old boy with a great sense of humor and a mean fastball.

Wednesday's Child - Alex

Ted Koppy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:31:10 GMT

Alex is a teenager who loves to sing and play sports and she's ready come home to her own family.

Wednesday's Child: Ernie

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:01:15 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child is looking for a foster home to give him the kind of opportunities you can only find in a family setting. Ernie, 15, is ready to take that next big step.

Wednesday's Child - Andrew

Ted Koppy — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:33:18 GMT

Baby Andrew gets the care he needs at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. But, he still needs the love that can only come from a family.

Wednesday's Child - Justin

Ted Koppy — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:23:57 GMT

Justin is a 13-year old boy who is active, athletic and has a sharp sense of humor. He is also hoping there is a family out there just for him.

Wednesday's Child - Gabby

Ted Koppy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:24:45 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child is a 17 year old girl who says she has a lot to learn before she transitions into young adulthood and she's hoping for a mom and dad to help her do it.

Wednesday's Child - Lauren

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:38:56 GMT

She's talented, beautiful, and bright and 10-year old Lauren also happens to be this week's Wednesday's Child.

Adopt a Wednesday Child

Ted Koppy — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:24:32 GMT

A West Haven family's adoption has worked out so well they want others in Connecticut to open their homes.

Wednesday's Child - Christian

Ted Koppy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:42:56 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child is a smart, athletic 10-year old boy who needs a loving family to bring some stability to his life.

Wednesday Child Success Story

Ted Koppy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:25:35 GMT

A local family is telling their story of overcoming heartache. They opened their home not once, but twice, to take in a child and they're hoping their story will inspire others to do the same.

Wednesday's Child Success Story

Ted Koppy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:57:51 GMT

A doctor from Darien who had first thought about adoption years ago, decided to take the plunge and give a baby girl a loving, stable home.

Wednesday's Child success story

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:02:30 GMT

A Middletown couple recently doubled the size of their family all in one day and now they want others to know the joys of adoption.

Wednesday's Child - Andrew

Ted Koppy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:25:53 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child is four month old Andrew. He's getting all the care he needs at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Now, all he needs is the love of a family.

Madison family opens heart and home

Ted Koppy — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:48:11 GMT

Even though they had three biological children, a Madison couple found room in their hearts for five more.

Wednesday's Child - Patrick

Ted Koppy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:59:28 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child spent the past year battling leukemia but 12-year old Patrick has emerged a survivor.

Wednesday's Child - Raul

Ted Koppy — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:01:31 GMT

Raul is a 4-year old boy who is outgoing, active and becoming more and more independent despite his disability.

Couple opens their homes and hearts

Ted Koppy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:16:19 GMT

A Middletown couple has six children all living under one roof thanks to the Department of Children and Families.

Wednesday's Child - A.J.

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:32:03 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child considers himself just an average kid, but News Channel 8's Ted Koppy says 13-year old A.J. is far from average.

From foster child to forever family

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:14:50 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child is a success story. JJ came into his foster family's life when he was just an infant, but he quickly found a way into the family's heart forever.

Wednesday's Child - Ren

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:52:54 GMT

This week's Wednesday's Child is an inquisitive 14 year old boy who loves to explore the world around him.

Janvier still waiting for a family

Ted Koppy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:45:04 GMT

Janvier first appeared on Wednesday's Child two years ago and he's come a long way since then. But he still needs the time and attention he would get from a permanent family.

Wednesday's Child - Tyler

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:49:01 GMT

A car crash left this week's Wednesday's Child wheelchair bound and in need of extra care. But Tyler always gives back more than he gets, something News Channel 8's Ted Koppy found out first hand.

Wednesday's Child - Anthonie

Ted Koppy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:37:01 GMT

Anthonie is an outgoing, fun loving, 21-month old boy who is ready for a family to share in the fun.

Wednesday's Child, Katie

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:07:24 GMT

In this week's Wednesday's Child, 17-year-old Katie says she still wants to find a permanent home, and a family to call her own.

Bridgeport family adopts 4 children

Ted Koppy — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:05:14 GMT

In this week's Wednesday's Child, we bring you the story of a family that proves just how rewarding adoption can be.

Wednesday's child-Sha'nell

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:58:36 GMT

Born 14 weeks premature, five-year old Sha'nell has come a long way since first being featured on News Channel 8 years ago.

Wednesday's Child - Kurtis

Ted Koppy — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:44:24 GMT

Medical complications slowed down Kurtis for the first couple of years of his life, but this three year old is getting better and better and now there is no stopping him.

Wednesday's Child - Emily

Ted Koppy — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:48:06 GMT

If you have young children who have ever longed for a big sister, 14-year old Emily is ready to meet you.