Tethered Cord | International Adoption

Anthony

July 2016 by waitingchildinfo

*** $2,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Anthony was born in July 2016 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with post-operative meningocele and paralysis of lower limbs. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Anthony received surgery in July 2016 for tether cord syndrome and repair of lumbar meningocele. He recovered well from the surgery but at the time of his adoption report, when he was 17 months old, he was unable to sit or stand independently. He […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Meningocele, Paralysis, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tethered Cord

Kenneth

January 2016 by waitingchildinfo

*** $2,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Kenneth was born in January 2016 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with post-operative meningocele, left leg paralysis and delayed development. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD In March 2016 he received surgery for tethered cord syndrome and repair of Meningocele from which he recovered well. Kenneth’s adoption report was written shortly before his second birthday and caretakers said he was a happy, tolerant, caring and quiet boy who […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Club Foot, GRANT AVAILABLE, Meningocele, Paralysis, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tethered Cord

Howie

February 2014 by waitingchildinfo

Howie was born in February 2014 and found abandoned as a newborn. He has been diagnosed with post-operative congenital anorectal malformation, post-operative colovesical fistula and tethered cord syndrome. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Howie’s adoption report was written in May 2017 and at that time he was described as shy and quiet boy with a soft voice. Staff said he liked playing with toys and interacting with adults. Due to his health concerns he spent a lot of time in […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Anal Atresia, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tethered Cord

Grace

August 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** $3,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Grace was born in August 2013 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with post-operative spinal meningocele and post-operative hydrocephalus. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD In January of 2014 Grace received surgery for lumbar spinal meningocele and hydrocephalus. She had good recovery after the surgery. Her adoption report was completed shortly after she turned 4 years old. She was living with a foster family and her development was said to be […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord

Percy

June 2012 by waitingchildinfo

*** $10,000 GRANT AVAILABLE *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Percy was born in June 2012 and had successful surgery when he was less than a year old for a tethered cord syndrome (TCS) and a cystostomy (they created an opening in the bladder through his abdomen so that he urinated through a tube in his bladder). He is also diagnosed with scoliosis. His medical report also says that had a cardiac issue, but the orphanage […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tethered Cord

Willa

February 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Willa was born in February 2011 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with post-operative lumbosacral spinal meningocele. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD 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 time she was described as being active, cheerful, happy, generous […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Girls, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Tethered Cord

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

Anthony

April 2009 by waitingchildinfo

Special Focus child on the Shared List Anthony was born in April 2009 and is living with a loving foster family who he is very close to. He’s been described as a gentle and beautiful boy. His 2011 report states he likes being held and likes all kinds of toys. He is energetic and fond of playing games with other children. He gets along well with others and he shares his food and toys well. His favorite activities are playing […]

Categories: Boys, Club Foot, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord

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