'To Protect and to Serve' is the motto of the Los Angeles Police Department, and it is a motto that this week's Wednesday's Child hopes to personally adopt when he is older. Jeremias (1997), who likes to be called Jerry, is a well-mannered and goal-oriented youth who wants to be a police officer one day and is already part of the Police Explorer program. We decided to give Jerry's dream a boost by setting up a private meeting for him with LA's "Top Cop", LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. To make the occasion even more memorable, Jerry arrived at Police Headquarters via motorcade courtesy of Capt. Ann Young, commanding officer of LAPD's Central Traffic Division.
Jerry likes to keep himself busy, so he typically hits the books and completes his homework as soon as he gets home from school. In his free time when he isn't at the Police Explorer program, he enjoys music and sports. During his personal time with Jerry, Chief Beck tells Jerry that there are many things in life one can't be in control of but one thing that someone can be in control of is his own character – adding that character is a big deciding factor in the selection process for new recruits.
In his own words, Jerry says he hopes to find a forever family who will accept him unconditionally and who would encourage him to continue on his path towards a career in law enforcement. While Jerry has a career goal in mind and has started taking steps towards such a goal, he still has a long way to go before he is ready "to protect and to serve" and he needs the support of a permanent family to help him reach his goals.
This week it's Wednesday's Child that is putting out an "all points bulletin" to help find a supportive family interested in adopting Jerry so that he can reach for his dream and perhaps one day truly adopt the motto "To Protect and to Serve" his community
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:59 AM EDT2013-05-22 07:59:45 GMT
The World's #1 DJ & five time number one position holder in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag's Top 100 poll, Armin van Buuren is a Dutch Electronic Dance Music Artist.
The World's #1 DJ & five time number one position holder in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag's Top 100 poll, Armin van Buuren is a Dutch Electronic Dance Music Artist. Armin sat down with FOX 11's Pablo Pereira recently to talk about his passion for music and his new album, 'Intense'.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:28:28 GMT
When is a bullet train… not a bullet train? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why even major High Speed Rail supporters.. are now changing their minds… in this P-O-V.
When is a bullet train… not a bullet train? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why even major High Speed Rail supporters.. are now changing their minds… in this P-O-V.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:38:27 GMT
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:00:23 GMT
Quwendarous – who prefers to be called "Q" – is a bright, active and outgoing kid who loves basketball and playing outdoors. Q also likes to go bike riding but didn't currently have a bike.
Quwendarous – who prefers to be called "Q" – is a bright, active and outgoing kid who loves basketball and playing outdoors. Q also likes to go bike riding but didn't currently have a bike.
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:00 AM EDT2013-05-09 07:00:04 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Heaven is a healthy, creative and outgoing young girl with a warm smile. She also has an affinity for animals and an adventurous spirit that likes to explore new things.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Heaven is a healthy, creative and outgoing young girl with a warm smile. She also has an affinity for animals and an adventurous spirit that likes to explore new things.
Thursday, May 2 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-05-02 05:00:09 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Ryan is a thoughtful and loyal kid…loyal to those in his life and to his favorite sports teams! Ryan is active and already loves to play basketball and soccer.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Ryan is a thoughtful and loyal kid…loyal to those in his life and to his favorite sports teams! Ryan is active and already loves to play basketball and soccer.
Livni (1996) is a bright, sweet and mild-mannered teen with a knack for math, interest in the arts, and an inclination to learn about and try random and diverse things.
Livni (1996) is a bright, sweet and mild-mannered teen with a knack for math, interest in the arts, and an inclination to learn about and try random and diverse things. So when seeking out something unique for Livni to experience, we wound up at Milena's Boutique in Alhambra, California where she could learn about and try her hand at soy candles – in some of the over 200 scents available.
Alexandra (1998) is a lovely young lady who is into clothes and accessories and was ready to jump on the chance to get some wardrobe tips and feedback from professionals.
Alexandra (1998) is a lovely young lady who is into clothes and accessories and was ready to jump on the chance to get some wardrobe tips and feedback from professionals in the field while pulling together a new head-to-toe (or at least a neck-to-toe) outfit. Alexandra's new casual-look options included shoes by Crocs, denim by Frankie B and jewelry by Charmed Circle.
Jesus (2000) is a handsome, resilient young boy who – in addition to building things from Legos and playing video games – likes animals, and would like to someday have his own cat.
Jesus (2000) is a handsome, resilient young boy who – in addition to building things from Legos and playing video games – likes animals, and would like to someday have his own cat.
Sierra (2001) is a down-to-earth and friendly girl who engages and draws you in to see the world from her eyes. Sierra had a tougher start in life than most children.
Sierra (2001) is a down-to-earth and friendly girl who engages and draws you in to see the world from her eyes. Sierra had a tougher start in life than most children.
A music video in the making for the song "Imminent" soon to be released on iTunes. We know the aspiring hip hop artist as Jamal from Wednesday's Child.
A music video in the making for the song "Imminent" soon to be released on iTunes. We know the aspiring hip hop artist as Jamal from Wednesday's Child.
While all of our children need and deserve care and attention, there are some kids who need a bit extra – and Steven is one such child.
While all of our children need and deserve care and attention, there are some kids who need a bit extra – and Steven is one such child. Having some special medical needs doesn't mean Steven isn't interactive, and he showed us just how engaging he is!
Here is Hezekiah (2002), who got to watch the UniverSoul show as well as participate in a post-show, behind-the-scenes interactive session with the cast.
Here is Hezekiah (2002), who got to watch the UniverSoul show as well as participate in a post-show, behind-the-scenes interactive session with the cast.
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