Category Archives: Cleft Palate

Kasie

January 2017 by waitingchildinfo

*** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualifying families *** Kasie was born in January 2017 and found abandoned when she was around two weeks old. She was diagnosed with a high WBC count, congenital cleft lip and cleft palate, and her preliminary exam suggested she may have been premature. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Kasie’s adoption report was written when she was 9 months old. At that time she was unable to say any words and wasn’t […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Anemia, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Delays, Epilepsy, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Seizure, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

MaryBeth

January 2016 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** MaryBeth was born in January 2016 and found abandoned when she was a little over a week old. She has been diagnosed with post-operative cleft lip, post-operative cleft palate and developmental delays. She was in foster care sponsored by Love Without Boundaries but is no longer in their care. SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 UPDATE: MaryBeth is a graduate of Love Without Boundaries Healing Home and Foster programs. She had her cleft […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Andy

April 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Andy was born in April 2014 and found abandoned when he was a few days old. He has been diagnosed with congenital cleft palate and congenital heart disease (PFO). In the most recent update he is described as delayed. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the time of Andy’s report he was 6 months old and said to have growth development similar to his peers. He […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Palate, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Seth

January 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** $4,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Seth was born in January 2014 and found abandoned around 3 days old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative cleft lip and palate. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Seth is a cheerful, happy and active boy who loves to laugh and show his sweet smile. He loves to be hugged and his favorite time is when his foster mom holds him to go outside to play. Seth loves playing […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Wesley

May 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Wesley was born May 2013 and found by the gate of a hospital when he was about one day old. He has been diagnosed with an external deformity of his left ear, cleft lip (repaired August 2013) and cleft palate (repaired May 2015). There are also two ultrasound reports for his heart in the file that indicate CHD (PFO) but a year later the PFO couldn’t be found. A […]

Categories: Anemia, Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Congenital Heart Disease, Ear Malformation, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jonathan

May 2013 by waitingchildinfo

Jonathan was born in May 2013 and found abandoned when he was one day old. He has been diagnosed with congenital cleft lip and cleft palate and had his unilateral cleft lip repaired during LWB’s 2016 Cleft Medical Exchange in April. Don’t miss the updates below! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Up to $2,500 grant available for eligible families! Jonathan’s adoption file was completed when he was around 7 months old. At that time he could raise his head […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Delays, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Emily

February 2013 by waitingchildinfo

Emily was born in February 2013 and her file indicates Congenital Cleft Palate, Post-Operative Congenital Cleft Lip, Mild Congenital Heart Disease (PFO) and HBV carrier. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Emily was found near the back door of her orphanage in March of 2013 and taken to the local hospital for examination. At the time of her adoption report she was 6 months old. They described her as having big eyes and a ready smile, very adorable, good temper, does not like […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Paisley

February 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Paisley was born in February 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with deformities affecting her fingers and toes, and a cleft palate. I recommend that families who consider Paisley also be open to a syndrome, such as Apert Syndrome, in addition to her listed special needs. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST According to her adoption report, at the age […]

Categories: Apert Syndrome, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Gunner

March 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Gunner was born in March 2011 and is diagnosed with post-operative Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate, Cleft Alveolar of right side and post-operative Right Indirect Inguinal Hernia. He had surgery to repair his lip around 4 months old, treatment for kidney stones and surgery to repair his palate around 10 months old and surgery for Inguinal Hernia at 4 years old. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Gunner was found abandoned when he was less than a month old and spent about two weeks […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Rudy

October 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** $10,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Rudy was born in October 2010 and found abandoned as an infant. He has been diagnosed with post-operative cleft lip and post-operative cleft palate. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Rudy is described as a kindhearted extrovert. He is friendly, speaks loudly, and a hard worker. He is a leader in his kindergarten classroom and can manage the other children in the class. He accepts knowledge quickly, plays well with […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Grace

June 2010 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Grace was born in June 2010 and diagnosed with cleft lip, cleft palate and post-operative congenital heart disease. She was abandoned when she was ten days old and has been living in an orphanage ever since. Grace was born with a cleft lip and palate. She also had a congenital heart defect which was corrected. She does not take any cardiac medication but she sometimes pants and her lips become blue after […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Congenital Heart Disease, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Finn

June 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Finn was born in June 2009 and found abandoned when he was almost 6 years old. He was diagnosed with post-operative cleft lip and palate, and left hernia. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When Finn entered an institute it was noted that he had had an unsuccessful repair of his cleft palate and the remaining hold caused poor pronunciation. He could not talk but was able to make simple sounds. In April 2015 he was sent to a special school […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Delays, Hernia, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Francis

June 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $5,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Francis was born in June 2009 and found abandoned as a newborn. He was diagnosed with bilateral cleft lip/palate. He received two surgeries to repair his cleft lip and palate, but may need additional treatment and speech therapy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Francis is described as honest, obedient, sensible, and helpful. He enjoys helping out the other children and his caretakers when he is able. Francis enjoys playing with other […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Gabriel

March 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Gabriel was born in March 2009 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with congenital cleft lip and palate. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Gabriel was 1-2 months old he slept most of the day. He cried loudly when hungry or wet but quieted when his needs were attended to. He liked to be cuddled and talked to and would smile. He drank his milk very slowly. […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Will

February 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Will was born in February 2008 and was found abandoned when he was around three years old. He has been diagnosed with Rickets, some limb deformities and cleft palate. During testing it was reported that his words were not clear. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Will is described as compliant and easy going by his caregivers. He is in 1st grade and says that he likes school and his teacher told volunteers that he is well behaved. He is beginning to read simple sentences, enjoys […]

Categories: Arthrogryposis, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Palate, Club Foot, Delays, Limb Difference, Older Child, Rickets, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Addilyn

October 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Addilyn was born in October 2007 and found abandoned a few days later. She has been diagnosed with post-operative congenital bilateral cleft lip and palate. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the time of her report Addilyn was 2 years and 10 months old. Her main foods were noodles, formula with rice cereal, rice, eggs and minced meat. She was described as timid and shy, active and quiet. She […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Donnie

February 2007 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Donnie was born in February 2007 with a cleft lip and palate and abandoned when he was about two weeks old. Donnie’s lip and palate were both corrected in 2011. His medical file does include an additional diagnoses of velopharyngeal insufficiency but that’s because he had the flu at that time. He’s better now and no longer carries that diagnosis. Donnie is in the first grade, can add and subtract and is considered a […]

Categories: Boys, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

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Category Archives: Cleft Palate

Kasie

MaryBeth

Andy

Seth

Wesley

Jonathan

Emily

Paisley

Gunner

Rudy

Grace

Finn

Francis

Gabriel

Will

Addilyn

Donnie