Category Archives: Down Syndrome

Gus

October 2010 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST *** Agency grant available *** Gus was born in October 2010 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He was found abandoned in a hospital when he was about 2 months old with a note indicating his date of birth. Gus’s adoption file was written around his 5th birthday and it was reported that he eats well and has no food allergies. He can walk alone steadily, go up and down […]

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

Joel

July 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Joel was born in July 2010 and found abandoned around his first birthday. Down Syndrome has been suggested as a possible diagnosis, but not confirmed. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Joel’s adoption report was written when he was 7 years old, shortly after he joined his foster family. He was said to be extroverted and liked being with his foster parents. He was happy while watching TV which was […]

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

Tina

May 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** Tina was born in May 2010 and found abandoned when she was around 3 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST From 3 months to her first birthday Tina was said to have an average physique, could visually follow moving objects, knew her name and was happy to see her nanny holding her milk bottle. From 1-2 years old she […]

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

Xia

May 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Xia was born in May 2010 and found abandoned when she was just a few weeks old. She has been diagnosed with delayed mental and language development. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Xia has been raised by a foster family. At the age of 1-2 years she could grasp a cup or bottle with two hands, liked walking with one hand held and could play with a ball. She was cooperative […]

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

Johnny

April 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY ADOPTION FEES *** Johnny was born in April 2010 and was found abandoned around his second birthday. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Johnny’s adoption file was completed when he was 5 years old. At that time he was speaking in 3-4 word sentences, singing simple songs, knew the names of the children in his class and understood adults. He knew his colors and […]

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

Bryan

March 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Bryan was approximately just 4 days old when he was found outside a machine factory in March of 2010. Upon entering the hospital for observation he was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 agency grant available *** When I met Bryan he was very curious about us! His sweet little eyes followed us all over the room and it took quite a bit of work to get him to smile at […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Reagan

February 2010 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD $3,000 grant available! Reagan was born in February 2010 and has Down syndrome. She was abandoned as a newborn. Reagan has a big smile and is described as an active little girl. Since being placed with a foster family, she has made progress in her language, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Hannah is not a big talker, but she understands and responds to her teacher. She can use the bathroom, get dressed/undressed on her own, throw and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Down Syndrome, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Erik

April 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Erik was born in April 2009, entered the institute in April 2013 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. I am completely heartbroken after reading his report. I met him in July 2013 and had no idea that he had been abandoned less than 3 months earlier. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for his family to leave him at that bus station, but when I think about him being left alone in a strange place; confused […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Holly

January 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** Holly was born in January 2009 and found abandoned when she was 6 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease – PDA. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD To make a donation towards Holly’s RR fund please click HERE. Holly is said to be a happy, active girl. She enjoys playing with toys, watching cartoons, imitating, listening to music, and dancing. She is described as introverted […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Noah

November 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Noah was born in November 2008 and abandoned seven months later on a sidewalk. He was sent to the local hospital while authorities searched for his birth parents. A few days later Noah was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and moved to a local orphanage. He was placed in foster care and currently attends a Little Sisters preschool program through Half The Sky Foundation. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 agency grant available *** Noah’s adoption […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Sonya

February 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Sonya was born in February 2008 and abandoned 3 years later at the gate of her institute. During her preliminary examination she was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. When Sonya was 6 years old she was sent to live with a foster family where she has grown strong and built good relationships with other children in her family. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Her adoption report was completed in June 2015 when she was 7 years old and […]

Categories: Down Syndrome, Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, 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

Amy

October 2007 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** Up to $3,500 agency grant available *** Amy was born in October 2007 and abandoned when she was 10 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Amy was initially diagnosed with cerebral palsy and poor hearing, however, when agency staff met her in China in late June 2015 her orphanage indicated that she no longer carries either diagnosis. Amy was quiet but alert to everything going on around her. Amy feeds […]

Categories: Down Syndrome, Girls, 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

Derek

August 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Derek
August 2007

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Down Syndrome, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Julia

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD $5,000 grant available towards adoption fees Julia was born in April 2007 and diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She was abandoned when she was only three months old. Julia is currently taking preschool level courses, but her speech is well developed. She is a performer and loves to dance and sing! She is potty-trained and likes to help take care of younger children. Agency staff visited Julia in her orphanage in late June 2015. She is small for her age, […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

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