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Lily was born in May 2012 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Lily is described as active and bright with a ready smile. Lily is very social and loves to play. Her verbal skills are not very strong, but she can say “Dad” and “Mom” and some short phrases. She can understand simple things that adults say. PLEASE COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS BELOW FOR MORE […]

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

Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose was born in May 2012 and found abandoned when she was around 10 months old. She has been diagnosed with cognitive delays. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Ruby Rose was weak upon entering her orphanage. She could raise her head but wasn’t able to hold toys. At the time of her report she was almost 2 years old and was still weak. She couldn’t sit up but could […]

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

Jayme

Jayme was born in May 2012 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She is also post-operative for Congenital Heart Disease (VSD). SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 agency grant available *** Jayme was abandoned when she was a little more than month old and found by a kind citizen. Her adoption file was completed when she was 27 months old. They said she is very intelligent and quiet. She loves to smile and doesn’t like […]

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

Lauren

Lauren was born in May 2012 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 grant available towards adoption fees *** Lauren was abandoned when she was 6 months old outside the gate of an orphanage. At the time of her report she was 13 months old and very little developmental information was offered. We know she eats every 3 hours during the day, is a deep sleeper, could pick […]

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

Jim

April 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Jim was born in April 2012 and was born with genital deformities and undescended testicles (which were surgically corrected when he was two) and delay. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Jim was abandoned when he was about two weeks old. He is able to go up and down stairs, jump off the ground, build with blocks and can undress himself. His speech is coming along nicely and he knows simple words, his body parts and can express his needs. He currently urinates normally but […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Hypospadias, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Undescended Testicles

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

Chloe

March 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Chloe was born in March 2012 and found abandoned when she was 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Chloe has been in good health since entering her institute. When she was 2 months old she could hold her head up while lying on her stomach. At 3-4 months old she could hold her head up while lying on her back and her movements increased. At 5-6 months old […]

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

Josiah

March 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Josiah was born in March 2012 and found abandoned when he was 2 months old. Although not listed in his medical report agency staff who met him were told he had cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Josiah was placed in a foster family. At the age of 3 months he could raise his head up and use his hands to support himself on his stomach for a short time. He could also follow moving objects […]

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

Zane

February 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Zane was born in February 2012 and is said to be a shy little boy who likes to play. According to orphanage staff, Zane’s physical, motor and language development are delayed compared to his peers. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Zane is not talking much yet, but he does say “mama.” He is still wearing diapers as he does not have bladder or bowel control yet. Zane claps and walks on his own. He has a ready smile and […]

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

Quincy

February 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Quincy was born in February 2012 and abandoned at the gate of the orphanage when he was one year old. He was diagnosed with coronary sinus widening, but doesn’t take any cardiac medication. He also has an ear deformity, but there is no mention of hearing loss. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Quincy is a smiling boy who is outgoing and cooperative, likes to watch TV and listen to music, imitate others. He can go up and down […]

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

Charlotte Rose

February 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Charlotte Rose was born in February 2012 and found abandoned when she was around 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the time her report was written Charlotte Rose was 27 months old. She was said to be shy and fairly introverted but got along well with other children. She liked looking at herself in the mirror and playing with toys. She […]

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

Donovan

January 2012 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST *** Agency grant available *** Donovan was born in January 2012 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He was found abandoned when he was around 12 months old and is said to have strong adaptability. He was 3.5 years old when his report was written and was able to walk freely, go up and down stairs, scribble and turn pages in a book. Donovan understands what his caretakers are […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN

David

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** David was born in November 2011 and found abandoned. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, and had surgery in 2011 for congenital heart disease (ventricular septal defect.) SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST David is described as a “lovely, bright and nice boy who likes greeting and interacting with others. He can walk, jump, and go up and down stairs without help, and he is able to dress and […]

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

Henry

Henry was born in November 2011 and found abandoned the same day. He was diagnosed with hypospadias and underwent a successful surgery last summer. He is also diagnosed with cryptorchidism (undescended testicles), but he does have normal bowel and bladder control. He was initially labeled with hermaphrodism, but the orphanage says they are certain he’s a boy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Henry has had two epileptic seizures in his 4.5 years, and is occasionally taking anti-seizure […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Epilepsy, SHARED LIST CHILDREN

Gunther

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Gunther was born in November 2011 and has been diagnosed with Post-Operative Anal Atresia, Mild Congenital Heart Disease that didn’t require any treatment, Scoliosis and a Hemangioma on his cheek that has been removed. Gunther was found abandoned when he was about three days old and brought to the orphanage. He received surgery for anal atresia when he was less than a week old. Although he was initially diagnosed with a congenital heart defect he received no surgery, […]

Categories: Anal Atresia, Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Hemangioma, Scars, Scoliosis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Tulip

Tulip was born in November 2011 and found abandoned a few days later. She was diagnosed with left external auditory canal occlusion and her file indicates that her hearing isn’t very good. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualified families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST As a newborn Tulip didn’t cry much. At the age of 6 months her appetite increased and she happily ate more. As more foods were added to her diet […]

Categories: Autism, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Ear Malformation, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Michael

October 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Michael was born in October 2011 and found abandoned when he was around 6 months old. He has been diagnosed with congenital club feet, developmental dislocation of the left hip, post-operative flexion contracture of knees and growth delay. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Michael was first evaluated he was said to have a fair spirit, poor nutrition, skin irritation from insect bites and mild anemia. He received regular […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, Dislocated Hip, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

Benny

September 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Benny was born in September 2011 and found abandoned when he was only two days old. After a recent IQ test, he was given a diagnosis of “mental retardation.” SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Benny was first shy when he started attending the school program at the orphanage, but after warming up he now plays with toys and is more engaged. He draws and writes, tucks in his chair, can clean his work table, answers questions and obeys his […]

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

Hyacinth

August 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** $16,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Hyacinth was born in August 2011 and found abandoned when she was around 7 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST To make a donation towards Hyacinth’s RR account please click HERE. A 12 months Hyacinth could sit for a long time without support. At 24 months she could stand up by holding on to a bed, and could pick up small objects with […]

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

Lucy

August 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Lucy was born in August 2011 and found abandoned at a hospital when she was around 7 months old. During her physical examination she was described as having a 10cm scar in the middle of her thorax and her report indicates post-operative repair of ASD. Glaucoma was added at some point as an additional diagnosis. This child may be experiencing delays and we’re hoping for a developmental update. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the age of […]

Categories: CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Mitchel

August 2011 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Mitchel was born in August 2011 and diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Mitchel was abandoned near a gate in November 2011 wrapped in a red blanket. His birth parents left a note which helped determine his date of birth. After being placed in his orphanage they noticed he was small and weak and not developing well and sent him to the hospital where it was confirmed that he has congenital heart […]

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

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

Zachary

May 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** Zachary was born in May 2011 and found abandoned. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Zachary is described as a “lovely and optimistic” boy with a ready smile who gets along with and likes playing with others. He has strong imitation ability, and his caregivers say he’s calm, timid, quiet and introverted. He’s fond of playing games and listening to music […]

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

King

May 2011 by waitingchildinfo

King was born in May 2011 and found abandoned when he was a few weeks old. He has been diagnosed with horizontal nystagmus and corneal opacity in both eyes. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST King’s original report was completed in February 2014 and at that time he was said to be a healthy boy. Caretakers taught him to stack blocks and when he would reach out to knock them over he […]

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

Randy

April 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Randy was born in April 2011 and abandoned when he was just 5 months old in front of an orphanage. At that time he was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 agency grant available *** Randy lives with a foster family and attends a Half The Sky Infant Nurture program in the mornings. His adoption paperwork was completed in December 2013 and at that time he was described as extroverted […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Zayne

March 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Zayne was born in March 2011 and found abandoned at 1 month old. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. *** Up to $7,500 grant available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Zayne is described as an active little boy. He can run and go upstairs and downstairs by himself. He is fond of listening and dancing to music! He enjoys playing interactive games and greeting familiar people. Zayne can understand instructions from adults, but struggles to […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN

Oliver

March 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** $10,000 RR GRANT AVAILABLE *** *** GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES *** 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 […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Gunner

March 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Gunner was born in March 2011 and is diagnosed with post-operative Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate, Cleft Alveolar of right side and post-operative Right Indirect Inguinal Hernia. He had surgery to repair his lip around 4 months old, treatment for kidney stones and surgery to repair his palate around 10 months old and surgery for Inguinal Hernia at 4 years old. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Gunner was found abandoned when he was less than a month old and spent about two weeks […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Daniella

*** 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

Marcus

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Marcus was born in February 2011 and found abandoned as a newborn. He was diagnosed with Anal Atresia and received surgery for this in February 2011, from which he recovered well. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Marcus was placed with a foster family in August 2016 and was said to have good development. His adoption report was completed when he was 6.5 years old and said he could walk, run, jump, […]

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

Willa

*** $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

Emmett

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Emmett was born in April 2011 and has been diagnosed with hypospadias and congenital heart disease. He was abandoned when he was 4 months old. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Emmett was placed with a foster family in July 2011 and has a routine life. The family plays music, sings to him and often takes him outside to promote his mental and physical development. They say […]

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

Quinn

January 2011 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT AVAILABLE *** Quinn was born in January 2011 and found abandoned when he was around 7 months old. He’s been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the age of 6-12 months Quinn was very thing and liked holding his left hand in a fist. The muscular tension in his legs was high and he began receiving rehabilitation training and massage. After several months his appetite increased significantly. He would […]

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

Franco

January 2011 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Franco (aka Timothy) was born in January 2011 and found in a hotel room when he was about a month old. He has highly complex congenital heart disease and underwent surgery he was 5 months old to have a pulmonary shunt placed in order to provide better oxygenation of his blood. Franco will require multiple surgeries and possibly a transplant down the road if his condition worsens. Franco is said to be a fun-loving little […]

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

Jake

January 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Jake was born in January 2011 and was found abandoned at a hospital when he was 6 months old. He has been diagnosed with PKU (although he hasn’t been tested for it) and his mental, motor and language development are delayed. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST He is an active little boy and is attached to his foster grandmother. Jake can feed himself, knows a couple of colors and can say simple words. He is also able to jump […]

Categories: Boys, PKU, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Matthew

December 2010 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Matthew was born in December 2010 and found when he was about 3 months old. He was diagnosed as having Estropia of both eyes and slightly high muscular tension. At the time of his medical report when he was 10 months old they said he had good physical development and was eating a good diet of noodles, eggs and vegetable paste. His report states that at the age of 5 months he started […]

Categories: Boys, Cerebral Palsy, Miscellaneous, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Rudy

October 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** $10,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Rudy was born in October 2010 and found abandoned as an infant. He has been diagnosed with post-operative cleft lip and post-operative cleft palate. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Rudy is described as a kindhearted extrovert. He is friendly, speaks loudly, and a hard worker. He is a leader in his kindergarten classroom and can manage the other children in the class. He accepts knowledge quickly, plays well with […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Seth

October 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Seth was born in October 2010 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He was abandoned in front of his Social Welfare Institute when he was about 4 months old. I got to meet him briefly last summer and was blown away by how much he and his teacher adore one another! He is such a happy little guy and truly wanted to imitate and please her. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 agency grant available […]

Categories: Boys, Down Syndrome, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Gus

October 2010 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST *** Agency grant available *** Gus was born in October 2010 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He was found abandoned in a hospital when he was about 2 months old with a note indicating his date of birth. Gus’s adoption file was written around his 5th birthday and it was reported that he eats well and has no food allergies. He can walk alone steadily, go up and down […]

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

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

Joel

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Joel was born in July 2010 and found abandoned around his first birthday. Down Syndrome has been suggested as a possible diagnosis, but not confirmed. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Joel’s adoption report was written when he was 7 years old, shortly after he joined his foster family. He was said to be extroverted and liked being with his foster parents. He was happy while watching TV which was […]

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

Alex

Alex was born in July 2010 and found abandoned around 2 years old. In March 2016 he received surgery to correct congenital ptosis of his left eye. At this point, he was also diagnosed as having a growth hormone deficiency and intellectual developmental disability. He is receiving a growth hormone supplement to help improve his growth. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Upon entering the orphanage he was shy and didn’t like to go outside, but he gradually adapted to […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Ptosis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Frankie

Frankie was born in July 2010 and abandoned at eight months old. He has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease (complex single atrium, single ventricle). SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Be sure to check out his update at the bottom! Frankie lives with a foster family who keep his activities restricted due to his heart condition. He is reported to have normal intelligence but doesn’t attend school yet. He is shy and very attached to his foster mom. He loves listening to […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tetralogy of Fallot, URGENT

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