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

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

James

February 2008 by waitingchildinfo

James was born in February 2008 and found abandoned when he was 7 months old. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy which is said to only affect his left hand and left foot. ***   Grant up to $5,000 available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST James is described as sensitive, generous and sweet. He is living in a foster family with other children and gets along well with both children and adults. James is said […]

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

Joseph

November 2007 by waitingchildinfo

***   $10,000 GRANT AVAILABLE   *** Joseph was born in November 2008 and found abandoned when he was 3 years old. He has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD    Joseph is a sunny boy with a ready smile who likes to be in the center of the action. He is a people person who is happiest when playing outside with the other children. He enjoys coloring, doing puzzles, and kicking around a ball outside. Joseph […]

Categories: Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Ollie

November 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Ollie was born in November 2007 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with post-operative hypospadias and post-operative right indirect hernia. He also was treated for Tuberculosis in 2010. ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Ollie was sent to live with a foster family when he was 17 months old and he quickly adapted to the new environment. At the time of his adoption report he was 3.5 years […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hernia, Hypospadias, 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

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

Jasper

August 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Jasper was born in August 2007 and was found abandoned with a birth note when he was around 2 months old. He has been diagnosed as being blind. ***   Grant Available   ***  SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST His report was written in March 2009 and at that time he was described as having normal development and being cute and lovely. He liked playing with toys that made sound and listening to music, TV and radio. […]

Categories: Blind, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

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

Heath

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Heath was born in October 2007 and found abandoned when he was around 2 years old. He has been diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. Don’t miss his update below! ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Heath first entered his institute he could not speak, stand or walk and had low muscular tension. He started rehabilitation training in March 2010 and experienced significant improvement. He learned to walk with a walker and […]

Categories: Cerebral Palsy, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Adam

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Adam was born in April 2007 and found abandoned when he was around three years old. He is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ***   $4,000 ADOPTION GRANT AVAILABLE   *** When Adam first entered his institute he was introverted, timid and very physically delayed. After three years of rehabilitation training his cognitive and physical abilities improved significantly. At the time of his original report when he was six years old he was able to sit and stand […]

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

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

Harry

March 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Harry was born in March 2007 and abandoned the same day. He was raised by a family for a year before entering the orphanage. He has been diagnosed with a complex cardiac defect: he has a single ventricle and single atrium.  A year ago, he was evaluated by an NGO that specializes in orphans with cardiac issues, and they found him to have balanced pulmonary stenosis, which is a good finding for his condition.  His heart valves were working well and he […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN

Luke

December 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Luke was born in December 2006 with a major congenital heart defect (CHD). He had cardiac surgery in March 0f 2011 but may have additional surgery in his future. He receives regular post-operative check-ups and has had four ultrasonic cardiograms since 2012. Since his surgery, Luke has not displayed signs of CHD and he does not take medication for his condition, but he cannot do vigorous exercise without tiring quickly. ***   Up to $7,500 Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, Children Hosted in US, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Haven

December 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Haven was born in December 2006 and found abandoned with a birth note when he was 19 months old. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and postoperative right inguinal hernia. ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Haven’s adoption file was completed when he was 8 years old and he was described as being short with a cute face. He received surgery for his inguinal hernia in July 2009, from which he recovered well. […]

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

Sean

October 2006 by waitingchildinfo

***   $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE   *** Sean was born in October 2006 and is described as a sweet, good-natured boy who loves to laugh with other children and is helpful to everyone.  He focuses for a long time on his drawings—portraits, houses, and interesting events.  He is happy when praised and likes to show off for other children.  He is diagnosed with albinism and has poor vision.  His development is slower than his peers, but he studies language, math, […]

Categories: Albinism, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Gus

September 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Gus was born in September 2006 and found abandoned at one year old. Upon admission to the orphanage, he was malnourished, weak, and slow to react. With the help of his caretakers in the orphanage, Gus is much stronger than before. Gus was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and esotropia of both eyes (cross-eyed). ***  Grant Available  *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Gus has no known allergies, eats well, sleeps soundly through the night, and has both bowel […]

Categories: Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Estropia, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

Shawn

June 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST ***   $5,000 grant available towards adoption fees!!!   *** Shawn was born in June 2006. He stayed with a host family in the US for three weeks in January 2015. Shawn is a curious, lively and outgoing 8 year old boy who just spent several weeks with a  family who describes him as “awesome” and “truly joyful.”  His hosts report he is obedient, very intelligent, and doesn’t seem to have any developmental delays.  He […]

Categories: Boys, Dwarfism, GRANT AVAILABLE, Post-Operative Anal Atresia, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, CHINA PROGRAM, Hosting, International, January 2015, Orphan

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

Kit

January 2006 by waitingchildinfo

***   GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES   *** Kit was born in January 2006 and was found abandoned when he was around 5 months old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative cerebral palsy affecting lower limbs. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST      Kit received surgery on his lower limbs in 2011. After a successful recovery he began therapy and casting to strengthen his legs, and worked hard to improve his physical abilities. […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Brooks

January 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Brooks was born in January 2006 and found abandoned when he was 2 years old. He’s been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, post-operative club feet and post-operative left inguinal hernia. ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST    At the time of Brooks’ report he was 6 years old and had been living in the institute for 4 years. During that time he had developed a lot in every aspect. It was reported that […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, 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

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

Christian

February 2005 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST ***  $2,500 grant towards adoption fees available  *** Christian was born in February 2005 and abandoned that same month.  He has been living in foster care since November 2006 and was hosted by a family in the US for three weeks in January 2015. He gets along well with classmates and his teachers describe him as respectful.  He is active and likes sports and outdoor activities.  Christian had successful surgery for Myelomeningocele in […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, GRANT AVAILABLE, Myelomenmingocele, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, CHINA PROGRAM, Hosting, International, January 2015, Orphan

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

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