Wednesday’s Child

Carter loved holding the reptiles at Scales and Tales in West Valley City. (KSL TV)...
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
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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
Rachel would like to be adopted so she can a mom and dad's guidance. (KSL TV)...
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
16-year-old Spencer spent the day with Salt Lake City police officers. (KSL TV)...
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
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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
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Shara Park

Wednesday’s Child: Skylar loves creating videos

When 14-year-old Skylar, who identifies as nonbinary, thinks about the future, they think of a career in video production.
3 years ago
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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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Shara Park, KSL TV

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
Dorian with Shara Park...
Shara Park

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)...
Shara Park, KSL TV

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)...
Shara Park, KSL TV

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)...
Shara Park & Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

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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Shara Park

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...
Shara Park, KSL TV

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...
Shara Park, KSL TV

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 ...
Shara Park, KSL TV

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)...
Shara Park and Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

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...
Shara Park, KSL TV

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)...
Shara Park, KSL TV

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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Shara Park, KSL TV

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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Shara Park, KSL TV

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.
4 years ago

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