Jack created Wednesday's Child in 1981 and it became a national model for television stations all across the country for similar programs.
Over 575 children have been featured over the years, with a successful adoption rate of over 70%.
The real heroes are families who adopt these children and given them the love, stability, patience and support that these children have been missing.
Here are some pictures of former Wednesday's Children.
Nothing makes us happier than a child smiling instead of crying. God bless these families.