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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. Sign up for the weekly Wednesday's Child Newsletter.

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Wednesday's Child: Travis

8:43 AM, Mar 6, 2013

Not giving up on finding a forever family

Wednesday's Child: Together forever

4:24 PM, Feb 27, 2013

It was last year at about this time when we first met 4 siblings who were looking for a forever home.

Two boys adopted against all odds

11:34 AM, Feb 12, 2013

There are thousands of children who are in need of a forever family. But these children's chances were much slimmer than most.

Turning an obstacle into opportunity

11:56 AM, Feb 6, 2013

Cairs Solutions Parentfinder helps connect foster children with parents.

Wednesday's Child: The Three Musketeers

11:43 AM, Jan 16, 2013

I was warned ahead of time that Clarissa, Rashaan and Akeelah were very energetic.

Wednesday's Child: Timothy

11:32 AM, Jan 2, 2013

We are at the Largo SPCA and Timothy is getting to know some of the animals that call this shelter home.

Wednesday's Child: JT

1:54 PM, Dec 21, 2012

11-year-old JT wanted to try rock climbing, so it was off to Vertical Ventures in Tampa.

Tampa children find their forever families

3:56 PM, Nov 16, 2012

Friday was a day that was two years in the making.

Wednesday's Child: Malik & Mario

12:27 PM, Sep 26, 2012

The two brothers are in different foster homes so they don't get to spend every day together.

Wednesday's Child: Eric

10:26 AM, Aug 15, 2012

It's never a bad day when you can get in some fishing time.

Wednesday's Child: Taylor

3:43 PM, Jul 18, 2012

Another chance is what Taylor, a previously profiled Wednesday's Child, needed to find the perfect family.

Wednesday's Child: Jamia, Travis and Tyler

3:48 PM, Jul 11, 2012

These three are full of energy and Boing! is the perfect place for them to burn it off.

Wednesday's Child: Gennie

5:45 PM, Jun 20, 2012

Gennie is a budding artist and you know it the moment you sit down and talk with her.

Wednesday's Child: A perfect fit

2:44 PM, Jun 6, 2012

17-year-old Stephan and 10-year-old Dejah are siblings who have spent most of their lives in foster care. That all came to an end last week when they were in court to have their adoption finalized.

Wednesday's Child: Stevenson

10:56 AM, May 23, 2012

Stevenson can be a pretty shy young man, but as soon as he began interacting with the animals at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, he was all smiles.

Wednesday's Child: Appolonia

10:23 AM, May 16, 2012

The minute you meet Appolonia you know she is a special young lady.

Wednesday's Child: Tony

12:36 PM, May 9, 2012

Tony is 8 years old and says he loves to splash, so Adventure Island was just the place to play.

Wednesday's Child: Josh

11:52 AM, May 2, 2012

Josh is 11 years old, but he talks football like a seasoned vet.

Wednesday's Child: Austin

9:51 AM, Apr 25, 2012

11-year-old Austin is bouncing off the walls with excitement.  That's what's supposed to happen at Airheads.

Wednesday's Child: Special Birthday Celebration

11:34 AM, Apr 18, 2012

Former Wednesday's Child Randall celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday at Terrace Sports with a big party of friends.

Wednesday's Child: Tavayla

10:49 AM, Apr 11, 2012

Our Wednesday's Child, Tavayla, is looking for a sassy new hair cut that she can flaunt this summer.

Jason Leon holds an 18+ foot python he captured and killed in Miami-Dade County.

Record-breaking python caught in Florida

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

PHOTOS: Black bear stuck in tree in Tampa

Ireland Nugent plays in her hospital room with her father Jeremiah. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Times.

Ireland Nugent continues her recovery

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade.  They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour.  Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

Pictures: 10 News Salutes Our Troops and Veterans

Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi

Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders

10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case

Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

Christina Clark. Charges:
Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos

A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups

PHOTOS: Dump truck vs. car crash on I-75 SB

PHOTOS: Woman Reunited With Dog Buried In Rubble

Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Photos

Damage is seen after a twister near Oklahoma City on Monday. (Photo: KFOR)

Oklahoma City hit by massive tornado

Storms caused a treeto fall on this home off Tighe and Lennar Avenues

Tampa storms cause trees to fall on homes, other damages

Manatee parents, students protest teacher pay cuts

Bill Becker, 87, of Toms River built a replica of Yankee Stadium out of 75,000 matchsticks. It was on display in the Bronx last week and will be exhibited at the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair next.

Man builds Yankee Stadium replica with 75,000 matchsticks

Fatal shooting outside Seffner home

John Doe 19 may be involved with the attempted sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of a minor. Photos of him were found on a video being traded on the Internet, say FBI officials.

20 Years Of FBI's Innocent Images Program

Red Lion Bar stabbing - WITNESS PICS

Tampa bay swimmers raise $150,000 for cancer research

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