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Finn was born in June 2009 and found abandoned when he was almost 6 years old. He was diagnosed with post-operative cleft lip and palate, and left hernia. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When Finn entered an institute it was noted that he had had an unsuccessful repair of his cleft palate and the remaining hold caused poor pronunciation. He could not talk but was able to make simple sounds. In April 2015 he was sent to a special school […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Delays, Hernia, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Ruthie

*** $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

Francis

*** $5,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Francis was born in June 2009 and found abandoned as a newborn. He was diagnosed with bilateral cleft lip/palate. He received two surgeries to repair his cleft lip and palate, but may need additional treatment and speech therapy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Francis is described as honest, obedient, sensible, and helpful. He enjoys helping out the other children and his caretakers when he is able. Francis enjoys playing with other […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Knox

Knox was born in June 2009 and found abandoned when he was around 4 months old. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. AGENCY SPECIFIC PARTNERSHIP CHILD When Knox was first found he had severe pneumonia and was immediately sent to the hospital. At the time his adoption report was written he was 7.5 years old. He could walk properly but his left leg is mildly deformed and he tends to veer to the right. His left hand can move freely and is flexible […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, 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

Holly

January 2009 by waitingchildinfo

*** ALL PLACING AGENCY FEES WAIVED *** Holly was born in January 2009 and found abandoned when she was 6 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease – PDA. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD To make a donation towards Holly’s RR fund please click HERE. Holly is said to be a happy, active girl. She enjoys playing with toys, watching cartoons, imitating, listening to music, and dancing. She is described as introverted […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

Jenny

May 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Jenny was born in May 2008 and found abandoned around 10 months old. She’s been diagnosed with being deaf. She received a cochlear implant in October 2017 and is getting hearing and speech training to learn some words although she can also communicate with sign language. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Jenny was described as an active, brave, smart, beautiful and considerate girl. She was said to have good self-care skills, got along well with other children and teachers, and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Michael

March 2008 by waitingchildinfo

*** $4,000 ADOPTION GRANT AVAILABLE *** Michael was born in March 2008 and found abandoned when he was around four months old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative congenital heart disease. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Michael’s adoption report was completed when he was eight years old. He was described happy, adorable, mature, obedient and sensible, and his self care ability was fairly strong. He liked outdoor activities and playing with other children but he would tire easily due to […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Sonya

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

Jordan

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Jordan was born in February 2008 and abandoned when he was 18 months old. He is diagnosed as having congenital microphthalmus, congenital cataracts and delayed intelligence development. Jordan lives in a foster family who report that he is always in a good mood. He takes the bus to school, feeds and dresses himself and goes to the bathroom on his own. Due to his poor vision, his intellectual development is behind his peers but […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

James

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

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

Rosemary

January 2008 by waitingchildinfo

Rosemary was born in January 2008 and found abandoned when she was 3 years old. She has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. AGENCY SPECIFIC PARTNERSHIP CHILD When Rosemary entered her institute she was unable to stand, sit or walk. Her head and back were curved and her muscular tension was quite high. She couldn’t communicate in a typical way. At the time her adoption report was written she was 9 years old. The orphanage reported that she still could not walk, stand […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Winnie

December 2007 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY ADOPTION FEES *** Winnie was born in December 2007 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with post-operative cleft palate, dysplasia on the right eye, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When Winnie was 2 years old she began receiving rehabilitation training to help with her delays. By the age of 4 she could walk with the help of orthopedic shoes, and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Palate, Delays, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Joseph

November 2007 by waitingchildinfo

*** $10,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Joseph was born in November 2008 and found abandoned when he was 3 years old. He has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Joseph is a sunny boy with a ready smile who likes to be in the center of the action. He is a people person who is happiest when playing outside with the other children. He enjoys coloring, doing puzzles, and kicking around a ball outside. Joseph […]

Categories: Boys, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

Amy

October 2007 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST *** Up to $3,500 agency grant available *** Amy was born in October 2007 and abandoned when she was 10 months old. She has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Amy was initially diagnosed with cerebral palsy and poor hearing, however, when agency staff met her in China in late June 2015 her orphanage indicated that she no longer carries either diagnosis. Amy was quiet but alert to everything going on around her. Amy feeds […]

Categories: Down Syndrome, Girls, 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

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

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

Derek
August 2007

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

Matthew