Category Archives: Delays

Mason

December 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Mason was born in December 2009 and found abandoned when he was about 4 years old wrapped in a blanket with some clothes and money beside him. He has been diagnosed with delayed language development. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Mason’s adoption file was prepared when he was 5.5 years old. At that time he could call for a nanny but was unwilling (or unable) to express himself although he could understand what was said to him. He rarely argued […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Autism, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Danny

July 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $7,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Danny was born in July 2009 and found abandoned at 3 years old. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. His mobility is limited due to his cerebral palsy, but he is able to move about with walking supports. A child psychologist did an IQ and developmental test on him and said he has a high IQ and is truly very bright! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Danny is described as a smart, outgoing, resilient, sweet tempered, […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

Harvey

May 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Harvey was born in May 2009 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with developmental delays and anemia. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Harvey is described as happy and introverted. He enjoys watching TV, playing phone and playing with toy cars. Harvey has good self-care ability. He has bowel and bladder control, can eat alone and get dressed without assistance. He is not a picky eater and is a good sleeper. His movement ability and language […]

Categories: Anemia, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Maggie

March 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Maggie was born in March 2009 and found abandoned when she was around 5 years old. She has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease (ASD) and cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Maggie entered in institue in March 2014 and the caretakers liked her very much. It was reported that she didn’t speak but could listen and follow directions well. She was toilet trained […]

Categories: Cerebral Palsy, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jasmine

February 2009 by waitingchildinfo

GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES Jasmine was born in February 2009 and found abandoned as a newborn. She’s been diagnosed with post-operative congenital heart disease (VSD and ASD) and follow up reports indicated her heart rate was normal. She has also been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and delays. Please don’t miss her August 2017 & May 2018 updates below!!! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST (photos and videos are not necessarily in chronological order) When […]

Categories: Cerebral Palsy, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, Girls, 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

Rosemary

January 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Rosemary was born in January 2008 and found abandoned when she was 3 years old. She has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. AGENCY SPECIFIC PARTNERSHIP CHILD When Rosemary entered her institute she was unable to stand, sit or walk. Her head and back were curved and her muscular tension was quite high. She couldn’t communicate in a typical way. At the time her adoption report was written she was 9 years old. The orphanage reported that she still could not walk, stand […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Winnie

December 2007 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY ADOPTION FEES *** Winnie was born in December 2007 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with post-operative cleft palate, dysplasia on the right eye, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When Winnie was 2 years old she began receiving rehabilitation training to help with her delays. By the age of 4 she could walk with the help of orthopedic shoes, and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Palate, Delays, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

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

Joanna

September 2007 by waitingchildinfo

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** Joanna was born in September 2007 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and post-operative anal atresia. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Joanna’s adoption report was completed shortly after her 10th birthday. She has been living with a foster family since she was an infant and was close with her foster grandmother. She’s been described as a happy and positive girl […]

Categories: Anal Atresia, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Louie

August 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Louie was born in August 2007 and found on a doorstep as a newborn. These foster grandparents raised him until May 2014 when they could no longer care for him due to their age and financial situation. He has been diagnosed with cognitive delay. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Louie struggled with grief upon first entering his institute but gradually adjusted. His report from October 2014 states that he behaves as a typical boy his […]

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

Zack

June 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Zack was born in June 2007 and found abandoned in June 2009. He was diagnosed with cognitive delay, strabismus (cross-eyed), and epilepsy. A recent report states that he has a little developmental delay compared to his peers. He can count up to 50, write his numbers, knows his shapes and colors, can speak in long sentences, and has competent language skills. His strabismus does not affect his vision or his ability for self-care. He has normal physical development. Zack started […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Strabismus (cross eye)

Elliott

May 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Elliott was born in May 2006 and found abandoned when he was about a year old. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and delays. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At 1 year old Elliott liked to listen to music and could sit up and hold his bottle of milk. At 1.5 years old he could call for “mama” and “aunt.” He got excited when he saw food and would raise his hands […]

Categories: Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, 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

Tommy

March 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Tommy was born in March 2007 and found abandoned when he was 7 years old. He has been diagnosed with scoliosis and mental developmental delay, however, because he was abandoned at an older age we don’t know if he received any formal education before entering his orphanage. He is currently in school and his delay is said to be diminishing. *** Grant up to $7,500 Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Tommy has lived on […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Scoliosis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Abigail

August 2006 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANTS UP TO $7,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES THROUGH AGENCY AND REECES RAINBOW *** Abigail was born in August 2006 and found abandoned when she was around two months old. Her original adoption file that was written in February 2014 indicated that her medical issues included “congenital heart disease” and “right cross foot” which was later described as “right flat foot and right foot varus deformity.” An update was requested in December 2018 and will be added here if/when […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Charmaine

August 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Charmaine was born in August 2006 and found abandoned when she was around 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with hemiplegia of the left side. Don’t miss her November 2016 update below! *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When she was 2 years old Charmaine entered a Half The Sky Little Sister’s preschool. At that time she could walk but fell down often. It took her a little […]

Categories: Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hemiplegia, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jackson

July 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Jackson was born in July 2006 and found abandoned when he was around 4 months old. He’s been diagnosed with hemangioma’s on both upper and lower limbs, chest and back. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Jackson was 2.5 he was sent to live with a foster family. At the time of his report he was 5 years old and was said to be strong and healthy. He could run alone, go […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hemangioma, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Sylas

May 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Sylas was born in May 2006 and found abandoned when he was around 3 months old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative hydrocephalus. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST In March 2009 Sylas was sent to live with a foster family and he adapted quickly to the new environment. He has brought lots of laughter to the family and his abilities improved. He could run, jump and climb and his hands were flexible. He could use a pencil […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hydrocephalus, 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

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

Terri

February 2005 by waitingchildinfo

URGENT: TERRI IS NOW 13. SHE NEEDS TO BE ADOPTED BY HER 14TH BIRTHDAY IN FEBRUARY 2019 OR SHE WILL AGE OUT AND NO LONGER BE ELIGIBLE. *** $6,500 AGENCY GRANT AVAILABLE *** *** Terri is also eligible for a $10,000 RR older child adoption grant *** This child visited the USA for three weeks for summer 2016 hosting! Terri was born in February 2005 and is by all accounts an extroverted, happy, well-behaved, obedient, caring, helpful and easy-going girl. […]

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

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

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