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The Freddie Mac Foundation launched its first Wednesday's Child program in 1992 in Washington, DC. Since that date, the Foundation expanded to four additional cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. The mission of Wednesday's Child is to increase the number of adoptions of children in foster care who have traditionally been considered hard-to-place through the use of electronic and print media, public relations efforts, and awareness-building events. In addition, Wednesday's Child promotes public awareness about the need for adoptive homes for America's foster children. Through these efforts, Wednesday's Child has helped more than 1,000 youngsters find a loving, permanent home.

Each week, Wednesday's Child introduces local viewers to one or more children awaiting adoption. Filmed at child-favorite locations - such as zoos, theme parks and shopping malls - and hosted by a well-known member of a local television team, the segments give viewers a glimpse of each child's interests and dreams of finding their "forever family."

Beginning on Nov. 15, 2000, Fox 5, with host Amanda Davis, began featuring a child(ren) needing an adoptive home each Wednesday during the 6:00 pm news, and then again on Sunday during the 10 pm news.

For more informatiom visit: the Freddie Mac Foundation and the National Adoption Center.

A complete photolisting of all of the children available for adoption in Georgia is also available.

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Previously featured Georgia Wednesday's Children will also be available at this site.

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Wednesday's Child

December 13, 2006

Melanee 

Status: Available

Footage courtesy of WAGA News, New World Communications of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Melanee, born 10/94, is a sweet African-American child with a beautiful smile. She truly enjoys reading. Melanee is most happy when visiting the library and checking out books. She also likes to play with her dolls, ride her bike and swim. Those close to Melanee appreciate her kindness and compassion. She truly cares about those around her. Enrolled in special education classes, Melanee’s emotional and behavioral needs are addressed. Her young life has consisted of significant loss and disappointment. Therapy provides Melanee with an outlet to process her feelings. She is also learning how to express her emotions more appropriately. Medication also helps. Melanee’s adoptive family will spend valuable time bonding with her and gaining an understanding of her needs. She needs a family who will hang in there with her, even through the trying times. Melanee has a great deal of love to share and will make a wonderful addition to the right family.

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