Category Archives: Limb Difference

Hayden

March 2016 by waitingchildinfo

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 RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST 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 making it swing by pushing off the ground with his […]

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

Hal

January 2016 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Hal was born in January 2016 and found abandoned when he was around 3 months old. He has been diagnosed with congenital cataract of the right eye and deformity of two fingers (middle and ring finger not straight.) SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Hal’s adoption report was completed shortly before his first birthday. He was described as a shy and quiet little boy with a ready smile who enjoyed playing […]

Categories: Boys, Cataracts, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

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

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, but that wouldn’t be confirmed until after she has been adopted. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When April first entered her institute she cried […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Dwarfism, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, 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

Evan

March 2013 by waitingchildinfo

Evan was born in March 2013 and abandoned under a tree. When he was brought to the hospital they gave him a preliminary diagnosis of malformation of all four limbs. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Evan’s report completed March 2014 states that as a result of his malformation of both wrists his hands are not very nimble. He can grab things but cannot hold them securely. He’s able to sit but not crawl or walk. Although he may not react to noises […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Arthrogryposis, Boys, Limb Difference, 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. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD According to her adoption report, at the age of two months she […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Apert Syndrome, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, 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

Luke

June 2004 by waitingchildinfo

Special Focus child on the Shared List Luke was born in June of 2004 and has very minor limb differences that appear to be due to Amniotic Banding (same as my daughter). I have more detailed pictures of the amniotic banding on his hands and I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that there are more finger bones that were trapped by the bands during development in the womb. The cause of Amniotic Banding is unknown but essentially tiny threads of […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Limb Difference, Older Child, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: Amniotic Banding, limb differences

Kobe

January 2004 by waitingchildinfo

Kobe was born in January 2004 and found abandoned when he was around 2.5 years old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative Arthrogryposis affecting both wrist and elbow joints. An advocacy team met him in November 2016! Don’t miss his update below! *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Kobe received surgery on his left wrist and plaster casting in June 2010, and then treatment for his right wrist a couple of weeks later. His […]

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

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Category Archives: Limb Difference

Hayden

Hal

Hayden

Felicia

Ally

April

Hendrix

Lucas

Evan

Paisley

Jenni

Jane

Oliver

Will

Luke

Kobe