Deaf | International Adoption

Hattie

February 2014 by waitingchildinfo

Hattie was born February 2014 and found abandoned when she was around a month old. She has been diagnosed with a facial deformity and congenital deafness. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When she was 1-5 months old Hattie was fed milk slowly due to her facial deformity. She cried a lot at night and her nanny often cuddled her. By 4 months old her physical development had improved. Between 6-10 months she was described as lovely and had rich facial […]

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

Christian

December 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Christian was born in December 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. He is deaf and has been diagnosed with deformity of both ears and facial paralysis (mouth and eyes pull to the right when crying.) His report also mentions post-operative congenital heart disease (VSD) which he received surgery for in April 2014. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Christian’s adoption report was completed around his 4th birthday and he was described […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Deaf, Delays, Ear Malformation, GRANT AVAILABLE, Paralysis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Bailey

October 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Bailey was born in October 2012 and found abandoned when she was around 5 months old. She has been diagnosed with being deaf and lack of speech. *** UP to $2,500 grant available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Bailey initially entered her institute she was said to be thin, weak and delayed in motion development. She received rehabilitation training and when she was 8 months old she could sit supported […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Hope

September 2012 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Hope was born in September 2012 and found abandoned when she was 3 years old. She has been diagnosed as being deaf. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Hope entered her institute she was said to be relatively quiet and her language development was delayed. She occasionally said, “mama,” and didn’t play with other children or express her needs. She was able to sit and […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Grace

August 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Grace was born in August 2010 and found abandoned when she was 3 months old. She is diagnosed with congenital deafness and retinoblastoma (eye cancer). With the inability to hear, Grace seldom communicated with the outside world in her infancy. By the age of 6 months, Grace received an official diagnosis of retinoblastoma and began chemotherapy. She received surgery on her right eye, where the cancer was located, that led to blindness in that eye. Her caretakers noted that “she suffered so […]

Categories: Blind, Cancer, CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, Retinoblastoma, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Damien

December 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Damien was born in December 2009 and is an outgoing, smart, sensible, and thoughtful boy who is a diligent student. He is deaf, but he can imitate others very well, is able to dance and play games with others and likes to read and watch TV. He has normal intelligence, loves to study, and carefully finishes homework. He takes good care of his clothes, books and toys. He is outgoing and likes to play with other children, always willing to help […]

Categories: Boys, Deaf, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Katie

October 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Katie was born in October 2009 and found abandoned when she was around 3 years old. Although her file suggests “CHD” in one spot under medical history, there is no other information about heart disease and her written report states that she has never suffered from any severe or critical disease. Her initial diagnosis upon admission into the institute was “not seen talking; deaf-mute.” SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jenny

May 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Jenny was born in May 2008 and found abandoned around 10 months old. She’s been diagnosed with being deaf. She received a cochlear implant in October 2017 and is getting hearing and speech training to learn some words although she can also communicate with sign language. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Jenny was described as an active, brave, smart, beautiful and considerate girl. She was said to have good self-care skills, got along well with other children and teachers, and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Bobby

June 2007 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Bobby was born June 2007 and is deaf. He was found abandoned when he was 4 years old. Bobby lives in a foster family where he is a good helper and playmate to his foster siblings. He is described as kind, sensible and clever and everyone likes him. Bobby takes care of himself (feeding, washing, dressing) and likes to help his foster mom with chores. He loves to learn and wants to do homework like his […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Hearing Loss, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jovie

May 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Jovie was born in May 2007 and found abandoned when she was around 6 years old. She has been diagnosed with being deaf. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Agency staff met Jovie in November 2016 and they said that although she has a calm personality, she also has a strong spirit. She always let the advocacy team know exactly which toys she wanted to play with by pointing at them. […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Delays, Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

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