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Each week, 10 News profiles a special needs child waiting for a "Forever Home." You can see Wednesday's Child each Wednesday during 10 News This Morning, 10 News at Noon, and 10 News at 4 p.m. Wednesday's Child is proudly sponsored by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County. Sign up for the weekly Wednesday's Child Newsletter. You can also view a video essay of The Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay by clicking here.

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Wednesday's Child: Robert

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A day at the park turns into something really special when 16 year old Robert gets the chance to meet an energetic, new pal. This young man loves dogs and how they show unconditional love.

Mentoring young boys into manhood

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Jack has been fostering young boys who need role models for several years now. He says he enjoys it because it's rewarding and it's also a challenge.

Always room for one more

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Bob and Lori already have three grown children and felt they still had more to offer as parents. Their three adult children still live at home but then again they have a large home with seven bedrooms.

Wednesday's Child: Kiyana and Dequan

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Sibling rivalry in sports

More African American families are needed to foster

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Sheila and Joseph Jones have four biological sons and one adopted daughter. They are also foster parents who would like to see more African American families open up their homes to foster children.

Single woman gets her dream family

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Cyndi Aker's visited every continent and enjoyed some great adventures. Now, she gets to live another adventure she thought would never develop for her.

Friend to Foster Kids

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You can make the difference in a child's life. Hundreds of children are in the foster care system, waiting for a safe, loving home. The system needs many more foster homes to fill the need.

Wednesday's Child: Marshall

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One trick after another, Marshall is always trying to add some new moves to his routine. He's very good and will spend hours practicing. He loves being outside and says riding a bike a great exercise.

Wednesday's Child: Javarius

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Javarius has the right stuff for the right family

Wednesday's Child: Tyler

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Tyler is a little boy with a big spirit who deserves a loving home.

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Union: NYC teachers pension checks canceled

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Bank of New York Mellon says it is working to correct a problem that caused the electronic cancelation of the pension checks of tens of thousands of retired New York City teachers and school staff.