Category Archives: AGING OUT CHILDREN

Kit

January 2006 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Kit was born in January 2006 and was found abandoned when he was around 5 months old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative cerebral palsy affecting lower limbs. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Kit received surgery on his lower limbs in 2011. After a successful recovery he began therapy and casting to strengthen his legs, and worked hard to improve his physical abilities. His adoption report […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Brooks

January 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Brooks was born in January 2006 and found abandoned when he was 2 years old. He’s been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, post-operative club feet and post-operative left inguinal hernia. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the time of Brooks’ report he was 6 years old and had been living in the institute for 4 years. During that time he had developed a lot in every aspect. It was reported that […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Fern

November 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Fern was born in November 2005 and found wrapped in a blanket by the gate of her orphanage shortly thereafter. Upon admission to the institute medical staff examined her and she was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis affecting her knees, ankles and elbows, however, she is a very capable and independent girl. She just received surgery to improve mobility in November 2015 and is currently going through rehabilitation for walking. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Fern participates in the big sister […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Arthrogryposis, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Shane

November 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Shane was born in November 2005 and found abandoned at 10 months old. He has been diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. He loves to play, but his coordination is not so great. He sometimes falls down while playing chase outside with the other children. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST He is described as kind, smart, and mature. He used to attend a boarding school and returned to the orphanage every two weeks for a visit. Now, he attends […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Gwen

September 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Gwen was born in September 2005 and brought to the hospital to be treated for Neonatal Septicemia when she was about a week old. During her hospital admission her parents did not return for her and she was declared abandoned. After spending several weeks in the hospital for observation she was moved to her orphanage. Her diagnosis is post-treatment of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, post-treatment Toxic Encephalopathy and Pterygium Hyperplasia on her right eye (which didn’t require treatment). AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, AGING OUT CHILDREN, Delays, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

George

August 2005 by waitingchildinfo

George was born in August 2005 and abandoned when he was 2 months old. He was initially diagnosed with low muscular tension but is now said to be healthy. George was hosted in the US in 2014 and although his host family fell in love and moved forward with his adoption, they had to back out. While George was in the US, he was active and fun and got along well with his host family’s daughters. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Info from George’s […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Children Hosted in US, CHINA PROGRAM, Low Muscular Tension, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Tara

June 2005 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Tara was born in February 2006, abandoned in a bus station on her 7th birthday and brought to the orphanage. Tara was born with Down Syndrome and a heart defect, which doesn’t affect her daily life (although she’s a little out of breath after strenuous running or jumping). Tara is tall, has good motor skills, likes outdoor activities, and gets along well with other children. She is described as adaptable, talkative, polite, and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, AGING OUT CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, Children Hosted in US, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: Down Syndrome Adoption

Willow

May 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Willow was born in May 2005 and was found abandoned when she was around 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with developmental delays, inverted lower eyelids, and microcephaly (July 2008 CT scan showed slightly enlarged caudomedial part of lateral brain ventricles on both sides.) *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Willow first entered her institute she could raise her head, clench her fists and would cry when hungry or […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Microcephaly, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Cole

March 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Cole
March 2005

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, cerebral palsy, Half The Sky, International, special needs

Christian

February 2005 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 grant towards adoption fees available *** Christian was born in February 2005 and abandoned that same month. He has been living in foster care since November 2006 and was hosted by a family in the US for three weeks in January 2015. He gets along well with classmates and his teachers describe him as respectful. He is active and likes sports and outdoor activities. Christian had successful surgery for Myelomeningocele in […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, GRANT AVAILABLE, Myelomenmingocele, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, CHINA PROGRAM, Hosting, International, January 2015, Orphan

Terri

February 2005 by waitingchildinfo

*** Terri is eligible for a $10,000 older child adoption grant *** This child visited the USA for three weeks for summer hosting! Terri was born in February 2005 and is by all accounts an extroverted, happy, well-behaved, obedient, caring, helpful and easy-going girl. She has been in the orphanage system and foster care since 2005 and has lived in the foster home inside the orphanage for the last 5 years. She’s always gotten along well with foster families. She likes to […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Older Child, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Bernadette

January 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Bernadette was born in January 2005 and was found abandoned when she was 3.5 years old. She has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Bernadette’s report was completed in March 2015 when she was 10 years old. She was described as cute and obedient, and shy when meeting strangers. She had a ready smile and was said to be a nice girl. At the time of her abandonment […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Robinson

December 2004 by waitingchildinfo

Robinson was born in December 2004 and found abandoned when he was around 2.5 years old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative Ptosis of both eyelids. An advocacy team met Robinson in November 2016! Don’t miss his update below! *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Robinson’s adoption report was completed in July 2013 when he was 8 years old. He has been raised by a foster family and was described as an […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Ptosis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Gabriel

September 2004 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Handsome and talkative Gabriel was born in September 2004 and has been diagnosed with epilepsy which is well controlled by medication (no seizures for more than two years). He had surgery to correct a hernia in 2013 so that is no longer an issue. Gabriel has delayed intellectual development and is a few years behind in school, but he listens closely to the teacher, completes his homework, and is willing to spend extra time […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Epilepsy, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, Hosting, International, January 2015, Orphan

Luke

June 2004 by waitingchildinfo

Special Focus child on the Shared List Luke was born in June of 2004 and has very minor limb differences that appear to be due to Amniotic Banding (same as my daughter). I have more detailed pictures of the amniotic banding on his hands and I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that there are more finger bones that were trapped by the bands during development in the womb. The cause of Amniotic Banding is unknown but essentially tiny threads of […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Limb Difference, Older Child, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: Amniotic Banding, limb differences

Oliver

May 2004 by waitingchildinfo

Oliver was born in May 2004 and found abandoned at 3 years old. He is diagnosed with right side hemiplegic paralysis but it doesn’t slow him down. Oliver can go up and down stairs, skip rope, run and jump normally. His right hand is a little smaller and weaker than his left hand but he manages all tasks very well. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Workers and teachers at his institute “all love this shy little boy,” who is honest, shows great […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Hemiplegia, Paralysis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Liam

April 2004 by waitingchildinfo

URGENT AGING OUT CHILD!!! Liam was born in April 2004 abandoned at the gate of the orphanage when he was 4 years old. He is diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy, which seems to impact his right hand primarily. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Liam can walk, run, jump, climb stairs, walk on a balance beam and exercise just like the other children. He is described as polite, outgoing, smart and lovely. He is in 5th grade and can read, […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Henry

April 2004 by waitingchildinfo

Henry was born in April 2004 and found abandoned when he was around one year old. He was diagnosed with post-operative Cerebral Palsy. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Henry’s adoption file was completed in June 2015 when he was 11 years old. They said he had been living in a foster family with 5 other children whom he got along well with. He’s described as being gentle and sensible, polite, “bookish” and not one to lose his temper. With strangers […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Hansen

April 2004 by waitingchildinfo

URGENT AGING OUT CHILD: If not adopted before April 2018 Hansen will no longer be eligible for adoption. Hansen was born in April 2004 and was found abandoned at around 15 months old. He was diagnosed with post-operative cerebral palsy and has stated his desire to be adopted. Don’t miss his November 2016 update below! *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Hansen’s adoption file was prepared when he was 11 years old and he […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Zachary

March 2004 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT AVAILABLE *** URGENT AGING OUT CHILD: Zachary was born March 2004 and found abandoned shortly after. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which appears quite mild in his videos below. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST After Zachary was found a CT scan discovered that he had an infant intracranial hemorrhage. His adoption report was completed when he was 6 years old. They said he had a ready smile and was a lovely […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

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Category Archives: AGING OUT CHILDREN

Kit

Brooks

Fern

Shane

Gwen

George

Tara

Willow

Cole

Christian

Terri

Bernadette

Robinson

Gabriel

Luke

Oliver

Liam

Henry

Hansen

Zachary