Category Archives: SHARED LIST CHILDREN

Grace

June 2010 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Grace was born in June 2010 and diagnosed with cleft lip, cleft palate and post-operative congenital heart disease. She was abandoned when she was ten days old and has been living in an orphanage ever since. Grace was born with a cleft lip and palate. She also had a congenital heart defect which was corrected. She does not take any cardiac medication but she sometimes pants and her lips become blue after […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Congenital Heart Disease, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Tina

May 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** Tina was born in May 2010 and found abandoned when she was around 3 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST From 3 months to her first birthday Tina was said to have an average physique, could visually follow moving objects, knew her name and was happy to see her nanny holding her milk bottle. From 1-2 years old she […]

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

Xia

May 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Xia was born in May 2010 and found abandoned when she was just a few weeks old. She has been diagnosed with delayed mental and language development. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Xia has been raised by a foster family. At the age of 1-2 years she could grasp a cup or bottle with two hands, liked walking with one hand held and could play with a ball. She was cooperative […]

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

Kaylie

May 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Kaylie was born in May 2010 and found abandoned shortly after her 5th birthday. She has been diagnosed with premature birth and developmental delays. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Kaylie was brought to the orphanage she was found to be in good physical health and was placed with a foster family. She is able to speak but does’t like to communicate with others. She understands what her […]

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

Harry

April 2010 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Harry was born in April 2010 with a meningocele and was abandoned as a newborn baby. He has since had surgery and is doing well, although he does not yet have bowel or bladder control. He has a significant scar on his back that US doctors may be able to improve. Agency staff visited Harry in his orphanage in late June 2015. He is an energetic boy who was happy to recite two […]

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

Jacob

April 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Jacob was born in April 2010 and found abandoned at 5 months old. He’s been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. When he was 3 he began to receive rehabilitation training and in December 2014 he received surgery. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Due to the high tension in his muscles, he would lie in bed all day and struggled with movement. He continued to struggle with high muscular tension through to the time of his first birthday. He would […]

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

Lyla

April 2010 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Lyla was born in April 2010 and found abandoned when she was around 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with post-operative tethered cord. To request her adoption file for review please complete the questions at the bottom of this page. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST At the age of 6 months Lyla could raise her head when lying on her stomach and could […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Meningocele, Myelomeningocele, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord

Bryan

March 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Bryan was approximately just 4 days old when he was found outside a machine factory in March of 2010. Upon entering the hospital for observation he was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** $2,500 agency grant available *** When I met Bryan he was very curious about us! His sweet little eyes followed us all over the room and it took quite a bit of work to get him to smile at […]

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

Paul

February 2010 by waitingchildinfo

PASSWORD TO VIEW POST: waiting Paul was born in February 2010 and found abandoned when he was around 4 years old. He has been diagnosed with a visual impairment of both eyes. His physical condition is good. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Paul’s adoption report was written in September 2016. At that time he was described as being active, cheerful and polite. He was sensitive to sounds and could distinguish the footsteps of adults from children, and his […]

Categories: Blind, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Estropia, Nystagmus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Damien

December 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Damien was born in December 2009 and is an outgoing, smart, sensible, and thoughtful boy who is a diligent student. He is deaf, but he can imitate others very well, is able to dance and play games with others and likes to read and watch TV. He has normal intelligence, loves to study, and carefully finishes homework. He takes good care of his clothes, books and toys. He is outgoing and likes to play with other children, always willing to help […]

Categories: Boys, Deaf, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Noah

October 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $5,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Noah was born in October 2009 and found abandoned as an infant. He has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy but an Australian physician feels he should be re-evaluated. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Noah has been described as bright, thoughtful, curious and chatty. He has a great sense of humor, cheerful disposition and love of life. His caretakers say he is a “very interesting and lovely boy.” Noah likes drawing, writing, playing games and spending […]

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

Katie

October 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Katie was born in October 2009 and found abandoned when she was around 3 years old. Although her file suggests “CHD” in one spot under medical history, there is no other information about heart disease and her written report states that she has never suffered from any severe or critical disease. Her initial diagnosis upon admission into the institute was “not seen talking; deaf-mute.” SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED […]

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

Levi

August 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $10,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Levi was born in August 2009 and found abandoned when he was 1.5 years old. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Levi is described as smiley, sensitive, and compassionate. He gets along well with others and enjoys playing games with his friends. Levi is quiet but he is very attentive and aware of other’s needs. He is patient and thoughtful when conversing with others. His […]

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

Lindsay

August 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Lindsay was born in August 2009 and found abandoned when she was one day old. She has been diagnosed with congenital deformities of hands and feet (clubbed feet), stiffness of knee joints and osteopsathryosis (although Arthrogryposis (AMC) has been suggested as possibly a more appropriate diagnosis by a physician who met her.) DON’T MISS HER VIDEOS AND UPDATE BELOW!!! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When […]

Categories: Arthrogryposis, Brittle Bone Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteopsathyrosis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

James

July 2009 by waitingchildinfo

James was born in July 2009 and found abandoned at 9 months old. He was diagnosed with retinoblastoma and by the age of 2 had undergone chemotherapy and had both of his eyes removed. *** Grant up to $5,000 available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST His caretakers reported that at first James was very sad and seemed to lack a sense of security since he lost his eyesight. He depended on others for most […]

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

Isaac

July 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $5,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Isaac was born in July 2009 and found abandoned when he was around 2 years old. He has been diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Isaac was said to be an outgoing, energetic, inquisitive, and funny child. He got along well with his peers and enjoyed chatting with adults, singing, playing games with other children, and listening to music. Isaac entered his orphanage in 2016 after spending many years in a […]

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

Ruthie

June 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Ruthie was born in June 2009 and found abandoned when she was 2 years old. She was diagnosed with thumb deformities on both of her hands and in April 2016 her thumbs were amputated. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Ruthie has a ready smile and enjoys dancing. She gets along well with other children and will help them get dressed and ready for the day. Ruthie is a quiet girl who is […]

Categories: Arthrogryposis, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Harvey

May 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Harvey was born in May 2009 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with developmental delays and anemia. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Harvey is described as happy and introverted. He enjoys watching TV, playing phone and playing with toy cars. Harvey has good self-care ability. He has bowel and bladder control, can eat alone and get dressed without assistance. He is not a picky eater and is a good sleeper. His movement ability and language […]

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

Charlie

May 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Charlie was born May 2009 and found abandoned at 2 months old with a scar on his upper right abdomen that indicates a possible surgery. The orphanage does not know what surgery was completed or why. He has been diagnosed with PKU and delayed intellectual and motor development, and is not currently receiving a special PKU diet. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Charlie has been living with a foster family since September of 2015, which has helped him […]

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

Erik

April 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Erik was born in April 2009, entered the institute in April 2013 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. I am completely heartbroken after reading his report. I met him in July 2013 and had no idea that he had been abandoned less than 3 months earlier. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for his family to leave him at that bus station, but when I think about him being left alone in a strange place; confused […]

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

Leo

April 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** $2,500 GRANT AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Leo was born in April 2009 and has a hemangioma (port wine stain) on his face. He also has some stiffness in his right limbs. He can run and jump but sometimes loses his balance. Leo was hosted in the US for three weeks in 2016. US doctors believe he has Sturge Weber Syndrome. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Leo is said to be a little introverted and shy, […]

Categories: Boys, Children Hosted in US, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hemangioma, Port Wine Stain, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, SUMMER HOSTING PROGRAM

Maggie

March 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Maggie was born in March 2009 and found abandoned when she was around 5 years old. She has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease (ASD) and cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Maggie entered in institue in March 2014 and the caretakers liked her very much. It was reported that she didn’t speak but could listen and follow directions well. She was toilet trained […]

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

Gabriel

March 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Gabriel was born in March 2009 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with congenital cleft lip and palate. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Gabriel was 1-2 months old he slept most of the day. He cried loudly when hungry or wet but quieted when his needs were attended to. He liked to be cuddled and talked to and would smile. He drank his milk very slowly. […]

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

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

Nola

December 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Nola was born in December 2008 and found abandoned in an Emergency Room when she was 4 months old. She has been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism which has been treated since she was a baby. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Nola’s adoption report was completed when she was 6 years old. Caretakers said she could go up and down stairs, jump with both feet, run catch a ball, use scissors, cut noodles and imitate drawing lines. She knew […]

Categories: Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: Hypothyroidism

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

Chuck

September 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Chuck was born in September 2008 and found abandoned about two months later. He has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. After 2 years of rehabilitation training he showed great improvement and could sit, walk and run. Although his walking and running aren’t steady, Chuck doesn’t fall over and was said to have basically normal muscular tension, good squeeze ability and normal physical development, but his speech can be difficult to understand. He is described as active and optimistic, ready to help others and […]

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

Sonya

February 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Sonya was born in February 2008 and abandoned 3 years later at the gate of her institute. During her preliminary examination she was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. When Sonya was 6 years old she was sent to live with a foster family where she has grown strong and built good relationships with other children in her family. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Her adoption report was completed in June 2015 when she was 7 years old and […]

Categories: Down Syndrome, Girls, 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

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

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

Derek

August 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Derek
August 2007

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Down Syndrome, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Matthew

August 2007 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Matthew was born August 2007 and found abandoned when he was about a week old. He has been diagnosed with aniridia, which is poor vision. Agency staff visited with Matthew at his orphanage in late June 2015 and were very impressed with him. He was interested in the games on our I-Pad, recited a poem, and seemed to be a happy boy. He has no other health issues besides his vision problem. Matthew wears glasses […]

Categories: Boys, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Henry

June 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Henry was born in June of 2007 and is diagnosed with Post-Operative Congenital Heart Disease. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST I met Henry in July 2013. This little guy had so much energy and was ALL BOY running around and playing and showing off for us. I was alone with in a stairwell with him and nearly fainted when he jumped from the halfway point on a flight of stairs to beat me to the bottom! I […]

Categories: Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, 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

Jovie

May 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Jovie was born in May 2007 and found abandoned when she was around 6 years old. She has been diagnosed with being deaf. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Agency staff met Jovie in November 2016 and they said that although she has a calm personality, she also has a strong spirit. She always let the advocacy team know exactly which toys she wanted to play with by pointing at them. […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Delays, Girls, 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

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

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

Donnie

February 2007 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Donnie was born in February 2007 with a cleft lip and palate and abandoned when he was about two weeks old. Donnie’s lip and palate were both corrected in 2011. His medical file does include an additional diagnoses of velopharyngeal insufficiency but that’s because he had the flu at that time. He’s better now and no longer carries that diagnosis. Donnie is in the first grade, can add and subtract and is considered a […]

Categories: Boys, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS 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

Justin

September 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Justin was born in September 2006 and found abandoned as an infant. He was hospitalized for rachischisis repair in November 2006. Justin is said to be active and have a ready smile and closest to his caretakers. In 2011 it was reported that his motor development and balance were good. He could walk, jump with both feet and skip on one foot alternately. He was writing his name and recognizing several colors and speaking […]

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

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