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Gunther

November 2011 by waitingchildinfo

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

Host Child: Megan

November 2011 by waitingchildinfo

***   GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY ADOPTION FEES   *** Megan was born in November 2011 and found abandoned when she was about one month old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. AGENCY SPECIFIC HOST PROGRAM CHILD Megan will be hosted in Tennessee the first two weeks of February 2020. If you would like to request to meet her during her visit please complete the questions below.    When Megan first entered her institute she had […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hosting, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Tulip

November 2011 by waitingchildinfo

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

HOST CHILD: Harry

September 2011 by waitingchildinfo

***   $4,000 ADOPTION GRANT AVAILABLE   *** Harry was born in September 2011 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and club foot. AGENCY SPECIFIC HOST PROGRAM CHILD Harry will be hosted in North Carolina the first two weeks of February 2020. If you would like to request to meet him during his visit please complete the questions below.    Harry was born prematurely and spent his first month in an incubator. When […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hosting, 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

Rick

August 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Rick was born in August 2011 and his diagnosis is ptosis which doesn’t affect his vision and post-operation cleft lip and palate. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Rick is an independent little boy who is potty trained and has good self-help skills, including taking off his shoes and socks, eating on his own, and cleaning his face and hands after he eats. He is able to jump off the ground on two feet, walks independently, can run well, and can go up […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Ptosis, 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

Julien

August 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Julien was born in August 2011 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with post-operative sacral meningocele. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Julien’s adoption report was written when he was five and a half years old. He had received surgery for his meningocele in Beijing and at the time of his report he was still there receiving rehabilitation training. He was described by caregivers as being intelligent, active, extroverted and obedient to his caregivers. He was fond […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Meningocele, 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

Ethan

June 2011 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Ethan was born in June 2011 and found abandoned in October of that same year with a quilt, diapers and a container of formula. When he was examined after entering his orphanage he was found to have a good mental state but had poor physical development and a rash all over his body believed to have been measles which he was successfully treated for.  In February 2014 he was taken to the hospital for a […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, 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

William

May 2011 by waitingchildinfo

***   GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY ADOPTION FEES   *** William was born in May 2011 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and post-operative congenital heart disease. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD William’s development was delayed so his institute provided early intervention and comprehensive rehabilitation training for him. During this time his development improved significantly and now at 8 years old he is able to walk independently, dress and feed […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, Down Syndrome, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

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

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

Adam

March 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Adam was born in March 2011 and found abandoned when he was around 2 weeks old. He’s been diagnosed with repaired club feet and hypothyroidism. At one point he was taking medication (Levothyroxine) for this issue but it was discontinued at some point. There are several updates and lots of pictures and videos below. To request Adam’s file for review please complete the eligibility questions at the bottom of this post. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST   […]

Categories: Arthrogryposis, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hypothyroidism, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Katie

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

***   Grant up to $2,500 for qualifying families   *** Katie was born in February 2011 and found abandoned in November 2012. She has been diagnosed with delayed development. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD    When Katie first entered her institute she could crawl, stand with support and play with toys. At the age of 2 years old she could sit independently, walk while holding a railing and take a toy out of a cup and put it back. […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Daniella

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

***   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

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

***   $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

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

Emmett

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

***   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

Jason

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Jason was born in February 2011 and found abandoned when he was around 10 days old.  He had 5-6 seizures in 2015 and is currently taking medication to control his Epilepsy.    In November 2013 he was placed with a foster family and has developed well in their care. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ***   $3,000 Grant Available   ***   He has good speech and motor development and no other identified special needs.  Jason can go up and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, Epilepsy, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Danny

January 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Danny was born in January 2011 and found abandoned around 2 months old. He’s been diagnosed with post-operative congenital heart disease, and wears hearing aids. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD    Danny was said to be outgoing, friendly, good-natured, liked to be close to people and had good independence. He’s a quiet boy who loves riding bikes and playing on children’s slides. He had heart surgery three years ago with good recovery. Danny was initially diagnosed with deafness but is […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Hearing Loss, 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

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

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

July 2010 by waitingchildinfo

***   $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

July 2010 by waitingchildinfo

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

July 2010 by waitingchildinfo

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

Mike

July 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Mike stayed with a host family in Connecticut from January 20 – February 3, 2016. He was born in July 2010 and is said to be a healthy boy with normal motor skills and intelligence, however, during hosting it was suspected that he is on the Autism Spectrum. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST According to his orphanage he is outgoing and active, gets along very well with his caregivers and teachers, greets them in a genuinely friendly way.  He also gets along with […]

Categories: Autism, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Healthy, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS 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

Kenny

April 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Kenny was born in April 2010 and found abandoned when he was around two weeks old. He has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease, microphthalmia, nystagmus, stenosis of left nostril and pigeon breast.  SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD   Kenny’s adoption file was written when he was six years old. At that time it was noted that he could sing many songs, liked to play games with other children, could dress and wash himself, understood instructions and could do simple math calculations. […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Microphthalmus, Nystagmus, Pigeon Breast, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Johnny

April 2010 by waitingchildinfo

***   GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY ADOPTION FEES   *** Johnny was born in April 2010 and was found abandoned around his second birthday. He has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Johnny’s adoption file was completed when he was 5 years old. At that time he was speaking in 3-4 word sentences, singing simple songs, knew the names of the children in his class and understood adults. He knew his colors and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Down Syndrome, 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

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