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

Annabel

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Annabel was born in April 2007 and found abandoned when she was 2 years old. She has been diagnosed with binocular corneal necrosis and bilateral external auditory canal stenosis. An advocacy team just met Annabel in November 2016 and learned that she had surgery in 2013 for stenosis of the external auditory meatus. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD   When Annabel first entered her orphanage they noted she could see nearby objects and could respond when she was spoken to loudly. […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Cataracts, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, Hearing Loss, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Adam

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Adam was born in April 2007 and found abandoned when he was around three years old. He is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ***   $4,000 ADOPTION GRANT AVAILABLE   *** When Adam first entered his institute he was introverted, timid and very physically delayed. After three years of rehabilitation training his cognitive and physical abilities improved significantly. At the time of his original report when he was six years old he was able to sit and stand […]

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

Julia

April 2007 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD $5,000 grant available towards adoption fees Julia was born in April 2007 and diagnosed with Down Syndrome.  She was abandoned when she was only three months old. Julia is currently taking preschool level courses, but her speech is well developed. She is a performer and loves to dance and sing! She is potty-trained and likes to help take care of younger children. Agency staff visited Julia in her orphanage in late June 2015.  She is small for her age, […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, 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

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

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

Gus

September 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Gus was born in September 2006 and found abandoned at one year old. Upon admission to the orphanage, he was malnourished, weak, and slow to react. With the help of his caretakers in the orphanage, Gus is much stronger than before. Gus was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and esotropia of both eyes (cross-eyed). ***  Grant Available  *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Gus has no known allergies, eats well, sleeps soundly through the night, and has both bowel […]

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

Abigail

August 2006 by waitingchildinfo

***  GRANTS UP TO $7,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES THROUGH AGENCY AND REECES RAINBOW  *** Abigail was born in August 2006 and found abandoned when she was around two months old. Her original adoption file that was written in February 2014 indicated that her medical issues included “congenital heart disease” and “right cross foot” which was later described as “right flat foot and right foot varus deformity.” An update was requested in December 2018 and will be added here if/when […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, Congenital Heart Disease, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Charmaine

August 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Charmaine was born in August 2006 and found abandoned when she was around 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with hemiplegia of the left side. Don’t miss her November 2016 update below! ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST       When she was 2 years old Charmaine entered a Half The Sky Little Sister’s preschool. At that time she could walk but fell down often. It took her a little […]

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

Quincy

August 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Quincy was born in August 2006 and found abandoned when he was about a year old. He has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus but doesn’t require a shunt. ***   GRANT AVAILABLE   *** AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD   The orphanage says that he developed fast and was able to walk alone within two weeks of coming to stay with them. He used to eat more than any of the other children and would rush to the dinner table. This may have […]

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

Jackson

July 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Jackson was born in July 2006 and found abandoned when he was around 4 months old. He’s been diagnosed with hemangioma’s on both upper and lower limbs, chest and back. ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Jackson was 2.5 he was sent to live with a foster family. At the time of his report he was 5 years old and was said to be strong and healthy. He could run alone, go […]

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

Jimmy

July 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Jimmy was born in July 2006 with a meningocele on his neck and was abandoned when he was about one month old.  He had surgery to correct his meningocele when we has just four months old, and surgery to correct hydrocephalus when he was seven months old. Jimmy is doing well now, although he does not yet have bowel control.  He’s living in a foster family and they are not sending him to school […]

Categories: Boys, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, Older Child, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida

Eliza

July 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Eliza was born in July 2006 and found wrapped in a blanket at just a few weeks old and diagnosed with micro cornea of both eyes, cataract and ophthalmic dysplasia.  She lived with a foster family until March of 2011 who took good care of her and taught her simple knowledge. At the time of her report, August 2013, she was attending preschool within the orphanage and enjoying music and language. In September 2013 […]

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

Shawn

June 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST ***   $5,000 grant available towards adoption fees!!!   *** Shawn was born in June 2006. He stayed with a host family in the US for three weeks in January 2015. Shawn is a curious, lively and outgoing 8 year old boy who just spent several weeks with a  family who describes him as “awesome” and “truly joyful.”  His hosts report he is obedient, very intelligent, and doesn’t seem to have any developmental delays.  He […]

Categories: Boys, Dwarfism, GRANT AVAILABLE, Post-Operative Anal Atresia, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, CHINA PROGRAM, Hosting, International, January 2015, Orphan

Sylas

May 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Sylas was born in May 2006 and found abandoned when he was around 3 months old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative hydrocephalus. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST In March 2009 Sylas was sent to live with a foster family and he adapted quickly to the new environment. He has brought lots of laughter to the family and his abilities improved. He could run, jump and climb and his hands were flexible. He could use a pencil […]

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

Wyatt

May 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Wyatt was born in May 2006 and is in good health.  His official diagnosis is abnormal blood test results but US medical professionals believe his blood test results are all normal. Agency staff visited Wyatt at his orphanage at the end of June 2015 and enjoyed meeting him.  The caregivers report that he is very active and sometimes a little naughty, but he gets along well with his peers.  He was very interested in our I-PAD […]

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

Keith

March 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Keith was born in March 2006 and his diagnosis is post-operation hypospadias. During a Journey of Hope visit to Keith’s orphanage in June 2015 everyone who met him was very impressed.  He goes to school, can count to 100 and plays well with other children.  They were told he has good bladder control.  He was very interested in playing with an I-PAD and it held his attention for quite a while. Older picture and video below: […]

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

Tony

March 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Special Focus child on the Shared List Photos from when I met Tony in July 2013 Tony was born in March 2006 and has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.  He is in foster care and lives in a nice apartment within the institute where many families live and keep gardens for fresh produce on the grounds.  Tony participates in a Half The Sky Little Sisters school program and also visits the rehabilitation training department for physical therapy. The staff describe […]

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

Andrew

February 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Andrew was hosted in the US in January 2015 and was chosen for adoption by a family who is no longer able to continue the process.  Andrew was born in February 2006 and has been diagnosed with ear deformities and some hearing loss but he speaks and sings well. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Andrew is a smiling boy with lots of curiosity who does very well in school and is liked by classmates and teachers.  Andrew is outgoing and active, […]

Categories: Boys, Ear Malformation, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Kit

January 2006 by waitingchildinfo

***   GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES   *** Kit was born in January 2006 and was found abandoned when he was around 5 months old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative cerebral palsy affecting lower limbs. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST      Kit received surgery on his lower limbs in 2011. After a successful recovery he began therapy and casting to strengthen his legs, and worked hard to improve his physical abilities. […]

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

Brooks

January 2006 by waitingchildinfo

Brooks was born in January 2006 and found abandoned when he was 2 years old. He’s been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, post-operative club feet and post-operative left inguinal hernia. ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST    At the time of Brooks’ report he was 6 years old and had been living in the institute for 4 years. During that time he had developed a lot in every aspect. It was reported that […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Fern

November 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Fern was born in November 2005 and found wrapped in a blanket by the gate of her orphanage shortly thereafter.  Upon admission to the institute medical staff examined her and she was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis affecting her knees, ankles and elbows, however, she is a very capable and independent girl.  She just received surgery to improve mobility in November 2015 and is currently going through rehabilitation for walking. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Fern participates in the big sister […]

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

Shane

November 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Shane was born in November 2005 and found abandoned at 10 months old. He has been diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. He loves to play, but his coordination is not so great. He sometimes falls down while playing chase outside with the other children. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST He is described as kind, smart, and mature. He used to attend a boarding school and returned to the orphanage every two weeks for a visit. Now, he attends […]

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

Jonathan

October 2005 by waitingchildinfo

***   $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE   *** Jonathan was born in October 2005 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with albinism. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Jonathan is an outgoing, healthy, easygoing boy with normal intelligence. His eyesight is weak, as is common with children with albinism, but he is on level with his public school peers in reading, writing, and math. It has been said that he listens carefully to his teachers and […]

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

Gwen

September 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Gwen was born in September 2005 and brought to the hospital to be treated for Neonatal Septicemia when she was about a week old.  During her hospital admission her parents did not return for her and she was declared abandoned.  After spending several weeks in the hospital for observation she was moved to her orphanage.  Her diagnosis is post-treatment of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, post-treatment Toxic Encephalopathy and Pterygium Hyperplasia on her right eye (which didn’t require treatment). AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, AGING OUT CHILDREN, Delays, Girls, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

George

August 2005 by waitingchildinfo

George was born in August 2005 and abandoned when he was 2 months old.  He was initially diagnosed with low muscular tension but is now said to be healthy. George was hosted in the US in 2014 and although his host family fell in love and moved forward with his adoption, they had to back out.  While George was in the US, he was active and fun and got along well with his host family’s daughters. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Info from George’s […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Children Hosted in US, CHINA PROGRAM, Low Muscular Tension, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Tara

June 2005 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Tara was born in February 2006, abandoned in a bus station on her 7th birthday and brought to the orphanage.  Tara was born with Down Syndrome and a heart defect, which doesn’t affect her daily life (although she’s a little out of breath after strenuous running or jumping). Tara is tall, has good motor skills, likes outdoor activities, and gets along well with other children.  She is described as adaptable, talkative, polite, and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, AGING OUT CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, Children Hosted in US, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: Down Syndrome Adoption

Willow

May 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Willow was born in May 2005 and was found abandoned when she was around 2 months old. She has been diagnosed with developmental delays, inverted lower eyelids, and microcephaly (July 2008 CT scan showed slightly enlarged caudomedial part of lateral brain ventricles on both sides.) ***   Grant Available   ***  SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST   When Willow first entered her institute  she could raise her head, clench her fists and would cry when hungry or […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Microcephaly, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Cole

March 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Cole
March 2005

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, Cerebral Palsy, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, cerebral palsy, Half The Sky, International, special needs

Christian

February 2005 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST ***  $2,500 grant towards adoption fees available  *** Christian was born in February 2005 and abandoned that same month.  He has been living in foster care since November 2006 and was hosted by a family in the US for three weeks in January 2015. He gets along well with classmates and his teachers describe him as respectful.  He is active and likes sports and outdoor activities.  Christian had successful surgery for Myelomeningocele in […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, GRANT AVAILABLE, Myelomenmingocele, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN • Tags: adoption, CHINA PROGRAM, Hosting, International, January 2015, Orphan

Terri

February 2005 by waitingchildinfo

URGENT: TERRI IS NOW 13. SHE NEEDS TO BE ADOPTED BY HER 14TH BIRTHDAY IN FEBRUARY 2019 OR SHE WILL AGE OUT AND NO LONGER BE ELIGIBLE. ***   $6,500 AGENCY GRANT AVAILABLE   *** ***   Terri is also eligible for a $10,000 RR older child adoption grant   *** This child visited the USA for three weeks for summer 2016 hosting! Terri was born in February 2005 and is by all accounts an extroverted, happy, well-behaved, obedient, caring, helpful and easy-going girl.  […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Older Child, PREVIOUSLY HOSTED IN US, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, URGENT

Bernadette

January 2005 by waitingchildinfo

Bernadette was born in January 2005 and was found abandoned when she was 3.5 years old. She has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Bernadette’s report was completed in March 2015 when she was 10 years old. She was described as cute and obedient, and shy when meeting strangers. She had a ready smile and was said to be a nice girl. At the time of her abandonment […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Robinson

December 2004 by waitingchildinfo

Robinson was born in December 2004 and found abandoned when he was around 2.5 years old. He has been diagnosed with post-operative Ptosis of both eyelids. An advocacy team met Robinson in November 2016! Don’t miss his update below! ***   Grant Available   *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST    Robinson’s adoption report was completed in July 2013 when he was 8 years old. He has been raised by a foster family and was described as an […]

Categories: AGING OUT CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Ptosis, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN