Category Archives: Girls

LeAnn

June 2011 by waitingchildinfo

LeAnn was born in June 2011 and she has been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease (abnormal blood flow in pulmonary artery). SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 grant available towards adoption fees *** LeAnn was found in December 2011 with a note from her family indicating her date of birth. After she entered her orphanage she entered a pre-school class for children 0-2 years old. At 8 months they say she had a good appetite […]

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

Katie

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** Grant up to $2,500 for qualifying families *** Katie was born in February 2011 and found abandoned in November 2012. She has been diagnosed with delayed development. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When Katie first entered her institute she could crawl, stand with support and play with toys. At the age of 2 years old she could sit independently, walk while holding a railing and take a toy out of a cup and put it back. […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Daniella

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** Daniella was born February 2011 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She is described as an active and bright girl though her intellectual capabilities are behind that of her peers. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST She can use simple language, but cannot speak whole sentences. Her caretakers believe she has the intent to speak but is unable to do so clearly. Instead, Daniella often expresses herself through her actions. […]

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

Willa

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Willa was born in February 2011 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with post-operative lumbosacral spinal meningocele. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Willa was initially found her condition was poor and she received surgery quickly. A few weeks later she was placed with a foster family and her physical development improved. Her adoption report was written when she was six years old and at that […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tethered Cord

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

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

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

Kaylie

May 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Kaylie was born in May 2010 and found abandoned shortly after her 5th birthday. She has been diagnosed with premature birth and developmental delays. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Kaylie was brought to the orphanage she was found to be in good physical health and was placed with a foster family. She is able to speak but does’t like to communicate with others. She understands what her […]

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

Lyla

April 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Lyla was born in April 2010 and found abandoned when she was around 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with post-operative tethered cord. To request her adoption file for review please complete the questions at the bottom of this page. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the age of 6 months Lyla could raise her head when lying on her stomach and could […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Meningocele, Myelomeningocele, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord

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

Shay

January 2010 by waitingchildinfo

PASSWORD TO VIEW POST AND VIDEO: waiting Shay was born in January 2010 and found abandoned when she was around 4 years old. She has been diagnosed with developmental delay. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualifying families *** AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Shay’s adoption report was completed when she was newly 5 years old. She could go up and down stairs, hold a pen, knew big and small and understood what cold, tired and hungry […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

Lindsay

August 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Lindsay was born in August 2009 and found abandoned when she was one day old. She has been diagnosed with congenital deformities of hands and feet (clubbed feet), stiffness of knee joints and osteopsathryosis (although Arthrogryposis (AMC) has been suggested as possibly a more appropriate diagnosis by a physician who met her.) DON’T MISS HER VIDEOS AND UPDATE BELOW!!! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When […]

Categories: Arthrogryposis, Brittle Bone Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteopsathyrosis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Ruthie

June 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Ruthie was born in June 2009 and found abandoned when she was 2 years old. She was diagnosed with thumb deformities on both of her hands and in April 2016 her thumbs were amputated. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Ruthie has a ready smile and enjoys dancing. She gets along well with other children and will help them get dressed and ready for the day. Ruthie is a quiet girl who is […]

Categories: Arthrogryposis, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, 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

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

Nola

December 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Nola was born in December 2008 and found abandoned in an Emergency Room when she was 4 months old. She has been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism which has been treated since she was a baby. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Nola’s adoption report was completed when she was 6 years old. Caretakers said she could go up and down stairs, jump with both feet, run catch a ball, use scissors, cut noodles and imitate drawing lines. She knew […]

Categories: Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: Hypothyroidism

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

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

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

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

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

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

Annabel

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Annabel was born in April 2007 and found abandoned when she was 2 years old. She has been diagnosed with binocular corneal necrosis and bilateral external auditory canal stenosis. An advocacy team just met Annabel in November 2016 and learned that she had surgery in 2013 for stenosis of the external auditory meatus. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When Annabel first entered her orphanage they noted she could see nearby objects and could respond when she was spoken to loudly. […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Cataracts, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, Hearing Loss, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Nora

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Nora was born in April 2007 and found abandoned at 7 months old. She has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and clubfoot. Nora’s cerebral palsy affects her ability to control her movements and often gives her intense pain. *** GRANT AVAILABLE *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST In May of 2014, Nora received surgery to help with pain. She recovered from the surgery and continued to work on her movement abilities. She attended an hour of rehabilitation […]

Categories: Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

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

Eliza

July 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Eliza was born in July 2006 and found wrapped in a blanket at just a few weeks old and diagnosed with micro cornea of both eyes, cataract and ophthalmic dysplasia. She lived with a foster family until March of 2011 who took good care of her and taught her simple knowledge. At the time of her report, August 2013, she was attending preschool within the orphanage and enjoying music and language. In September 2013 […]

Categories: Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

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

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

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

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

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Category Archives: Girls

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Katie

Daniella

Willa

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Grace

Tina

Xia

Kaylie

Lyla

Reagan

Shay

Katie

Lindsay

Ruthie

Maggie

Jasmine

Holly

Nola

Jenny

Sonya

Rosemary

Amy

Addilyn

Jovie

Annabel

Nora

Julia

Charmaine

Eliza

Fern

Gwen

Tara

Bernadette