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WFAA Wednesday's Child segment: How to adopt or foster a child

Our Wednesday’s Child reports offer a glimpse into a child’s life in foster care who wants to be adopted. TEXAS, USA — Our Wednesday’s Child reports offer a glimpse into a child’s life in foster care who wants more than anything to be adopted. The children we feature are in the care of the Texas […]

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