Category Archives: Hydrocephalus

Christian

June 2015 by waitingchildinfo

Christian was born in June 2015 and found abandoned just after birth. He has been diagnosed with post-operative hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Christian is handsome, smart, well-liked and all boy. He’s described both as docile and naughty and obstinate at times. Recent photos show him wearing leg braces, but he can walk alone and made great progress after post-surgical physical therapy. His teachers like him very much, he actively greets and converses […]

Categories: Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Hydrocephalus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Julian

April 2015 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Julian was born in April 2015 and found abandoned when he was around 2 months old. He has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. His adoption report was written when he was 2.5 years old and at that time no surgery had been required. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the time of his report Julian was living with a foster family and was described as having an extroverted personality and ready […]

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

Michael

September 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** $2,500 GRANT AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Michael was born September 2014 and found abandoned a little over a week later. He has been diagnosed with post-operative spina bifida, post-operative hydrocephalus and delayed development. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Michael first entered the institute his physical condition was poor so he was taken to the hospital where he received surgery for spinal meningocele. A couple of weeks later he had a second surgery to […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Haley

May 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Haley was born in May 2014 and found abandoned when she was almost two weeks old. At the time of her discovery she was believed to have been premature and has been diagnosed with “cerebral injury.” A CT scan in her file indicates Hydrocephalus and a cardiac ultrasound lists normal heart function and PFO. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Haley first entered her orphanage […]

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

Emily

May 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Emily was born in May 2014 and found abandoned when she was a few days old. She has been diagnosed with post-operative CHD (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus and Developmental Delays. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the time of Emily’s report she was 10 months old and said to be shorter than her peers, had weak resistance, caught colds easily, and had high muscular tension. […]

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

Andrew

March 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** $5,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Andrew was born in March 2014 and found abandoned as a newborn. He was initially diagnosed with hydrocephalus (that didn’t require treatment) and a kidney issue, however it has been reported that these are no longer a concern. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Andrew was described as an active, extroverted boy with a ready smile. He could be stubborn but got along with others, loved to imitate, was fond of […]

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

Levi

January 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Levi was born in January 2014 has been diagnosed with Hydrocephalus and a mild hearing impairment in his right ear. Left ear tested normal. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Levi was abandoned when he was around 6 months old. At that time he had a poor appetite and was weak. The staff felt his general development was somewhat delayed. In August of 2014 they said he […]

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

Hannah

January 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Hannah was born in January 2014 and diagnosed with hydrocephalus. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Hannah was found in a restaurant in May 2014 and brought to the institute. Her adoption report was completed in April 2015 and at that time it was reported that she had very delayed physical development and stiff lower limbs. She was described as quiet and obedient with a ready smile. […]

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

Evangeline

October 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Evangeline was born in October 2013 and abandoned when she was around 6 months old. She has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and is receiving rehabilitation training to improve her abilities. November 2017 update below! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Evangeline’s adoption file was completed in February 2015 when she was 16 months old and she was said to be a very smart and outgoing […]

Categories: Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Estropia, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hernia, Hydrocephalus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Umbilical Hernia

Grace

August 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Grace was born in August 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with post-operative spinal meningocele and post-operative hydrocephalus. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST In January of 2014 Grace received surgery for lumbar spinal meningocele and hydrocephalus. She had good recovery after the surgery. Her adoption report was completed shortly after she turned 4 years old. She was living with a foster family and her development was […]

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

Liam

May 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Liam was born in May 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with possible hydrocephalus and “mild tricuspid regurgitation.” SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Liam is said to be an extroverted boy who is happy when he’s given food or toys he likes or when he plays outside with friends. He’s unhappy and can show a “little temper” when he’s in a bad mood, but his […]

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

Liam

October 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Liam was born in October 2012 and found abandoned on the day of his birth. He has been diagnosed with spinal meningocele which he received surgery for when he was less than a month old. He was also diagnosed with hydrocephalus when he was 8 months old and underwent surgery to insert a shunt. Liam has had two seizures, one in December of 2015 and another in May of 2016. He does not require any medication and has not had other seizures, but has been diagnosed […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Frank

April 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Frank was born in April 2012 and found abandoned when he was about a day old. He was sent to the hospital that same day for treatment for a rupture of a large mass on his back that had caused an infection. A month later, Frank received surgical repair for this, but due to infections from the surgery, he was not discharged from the hospital to the orphanage until he was one year old. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Kyle

October 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Kyle was born in October 2011 and abandoned when he was only one month old. He had surgery for a meningocele and had a shunt placed for hydrocephalus when he was only 7 months old. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Kyle is described as an active little boy who is walking and talking and has age-appropriate mental development. He likes to play with toy cars and to dance along to music! In a July 2015 update it […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, 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

Ryan

September 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Ryan was born in September 2010 and abandoned outside a hospital when he was about 12 months old. Shortly after coming into orphanage care, he had surgery on his back for a meningocele and also had a shunt placed to decrease the pressure in his head caused by hydrocephalus. The procedures were successful and he has recovered well. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Ryan has good bowel and bladder control. At the time of his report he was living with a foster […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida

Anthony

April 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Special Focus child on the Shared List Anthony was born in April 2009 and is living with a loving foster family who he is very close to. He’s been described as a gentle and beautiful boy. His 2011 report states he likes being held and likes all kinds of toys. He is energetic and fond of playing games with other children. He gets along well with others and he shares his food and toys well. His favorite activities are playing […]

Categories: Boys, Club Foot, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord

Quincy

August 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Quincy was born in August 2006 and found abandoned when he was about a year old. He has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus but doesn’t require a shunt. *** GRANT AVAILABLE *** AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD The orphanage says that he developed fast and was able to walk alone within two weeks of coming to stay with them. He used to eat more than any of the other children and would rush to the dinner table. This may have […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Hydrocephalus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jimmy

July 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Jimmy was born in July 2006 with a meningocele on his neck and was abandoned when he was about one month old. He had surgery to correct his meningocele when we has just four months old, and surgery to correct hydrocephalus when he was seven months old. Jimmy is doing well now, although he does not yet have bowel control. He’s living in a foster family and they are not sending him to school […]

Categories: Boys, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, Older Child, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida

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

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Category Archives: Hydrocephalus

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Michael

Haley

Emily

Andrew

Levi

Hannah

Evangeline

Grace

Liam

Liam

Frank

Kyle

Willa

Ryan

Anthony

Quincy

Jimmy

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