Category Archives: Limb Difference

Hayden

March 2016 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Hayden was born in March 2016 and found abandoned when he was 4 months old. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and has an extra finger on his right hand. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Hayden’s adoption report was written in May 2017. He was described as a quiet and lovely boy who was not afraid of strangers. He liked sitting in a rocking chair and […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Down Syndrome, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Hayden

October 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Hayden was born in October 2014 and found abandoned when he was around 7 months old. His medical file suggests craniofacial hemangioma, encephalatrophy with left limbs motor dysfunction, abnormal ABR of both ears. Potential Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Don’t miss his April 2018 pictures and videos below! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the age of 7-9 months Hayden could raise his head while lying on his stomach […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, Hemangioma, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Felicia

September 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Felicia was born in September 2014 and found abandoned at about two weeks old. She has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease (VSD) and syndactyly affecting both hands and feet. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Felicia was 2-4 months old she could raise her head while lying and liked looking around. She could track movement and sound, and was happy when being cuddled. At […]

Categories: CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Syndactyly

HOSTING Andy

July 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** HOSTING PROGRAM CHILD – CLICK HERE FOR HOSTING INFO *** Andy was born in July 2014 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and a right hand deformity (small extra thumb.) AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS HOST CHILD Andy has been living with a foster family since he was an infant. He is described as a quiet boy with a good appetite, who enjoys colorful books. He gets excited when he sees […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Down Syndrome, Limb Difference

Ally

December 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Ally was born in December 2013 and was abandoned when she was about 6 weeks old. She has been diagnosed with Congenital Absence of fingers and toes, and Congenital Ocular Dysplasia. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Ally has no vision in her right eye but she is able to see with her left eye (which has mild nystagmus.) At 3 months old she could hold her head […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, Nystagmus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

April

December 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** April was born in December 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with deformity of four limbs, genetic bone disease and moderate aortic valve stenosis. A US physician in SLC who has reviewed her information has suggested Robinow Syndrome, while another physician has suggested the possibility of Turner Syndrome. The family who pursues April should be comfortable with either diagnosis, or something else entirely […]

Categories: CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Dwarfism, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Hendrix

July 2013 by waitingchildinfo

Hendrix was born in July 2013 and has been diagnosed with Post-Operative Congenital Heart Disease, Post-Operative Gastrostomy, Polydactyly of thumb and Post-Operative Congenital Laryngomalacia SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Hendrix was abandoned near a garden when he was about three weeks old and has lived in the orphanage ever since. He was born with a few challenges: a congenital heart defect which was repaired when he was two months old and is thought to be resolved, extra fingers on both […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tracheotomy

Lucas

May 2013 by waitingchildinfo

Lucas was born in May 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (repaired in March 2016), and an inverted right hand and forearm. In May 2017 he was diagnosed with microsomia, which means he is small for his age. The orphanage believes he may have autism but it hasn’t been confirmed. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Lucas has control of his right hand and is able to hold objects […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, Limb Difference, Microsomia, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Paisley

February 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Paisley was born in February 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with deformities affecting her fingers and toes, and a cleft palate. I recommend that families who consider Paisley also be open to a syndrome, such as Apert Syndrome, in addition to her listed special needs. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST According to her adoption report, at the age […]

Categories: Apert Syndrome, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jenni

November 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Jenni was born in November 2012 and was found abandoned when she was about a month old. She has been diagnosed with congenital malformation of hands and club feet. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Jenni has been raised by a foster family. In 2013 while she had a fever she had a seizure and was taken to the hospital. They tried to do a […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Jane

February 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Jane was born in February 2012 and found abandoned when she was a couple of days old. She is diagnosed with skull and limb malformations (thumbs and feet), Ametropia, cleft palate and anal atresia. She has had several surgeries to address her conditions and has recovered well. Don’t miss her April 2017 update below! AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Sweet Jane loves to throw kisses and give hugs. She is described as outgoing and active, with a positive personality! Jane likes to […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Anal Atresia, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, Limb Difference, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Oliver

March 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** TWO LARGE GRANTS AVAILABLE *** Oliver was born in March 2011 and completely stole my heart while I was in his orphanage. This little boy has Down Syndrome and a partial left hand. As the mother of a child with a similar limb difference I can tell you missing a few fingers isn’t going to slow Oliver down at all! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Just by spending a few hours with him I got the […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, 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

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

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Category Archives: Limb Difference

Hayden

Hayden

Felicia

HOSTING Andy

Ally

April

Hendrix

Lucas

Paisley

Jenni

Jane

Oliver

Will

Abigail