Aging Out Soon

I normally don't post agencies but today will be an exception because time is running out for these children to find their forever families. WACAP has 6 children that will age out THIS YEAR. Photos of today's waiting children are available on their password protected website and please contact them if you feel any of these little ones might be yours or you would like more info on them.

13 year old girl,SDD, 8/97 with epilepsy ID: XRF.SDD0897.31967.01
She is an outgoing, extroverted and active child who is very verbal and polite. She takes the initiative to great guests and is curious about new things. She loves singing and dancing as well as sports. Her epilepsy is under control with medication. She has good hygiene and independent care and is helpful with chores. Total financial aid is $10150 (this includes $5000 available for this child's adoption from a generous donor and there is an additional $5150 orphanage fee waiver for this child). Families of all incomes may apply for the grant. Please contact FamilyFinders@wacap.org for more information or ckids@wacap.org There is no fee to view this child’s whole file of informationXRF.SDD0897.31967.01DEADLINE With a dossier logged in with China, the revised homestudy must be completed and WACAP-approved by June 1, 2011


13 year old girl,XMQ, 8-97 with cleft lip/palate ID: XRF.XMQ0897.31968.01
This girl has an outgoing personality and likes to dance, sing and watch cartoons. She is considered polite, kind and sensitive. She does well in school but is sometimes careless with her work. Her cleft lip and palate have been repaired. She does well in taking care of herself.Total financial aid is $10150 (this includes $5000 available for this child's adoption from a generous donor and there is an additional $5150 orphanage fee waiver for this child). Please contact FamilyFinders@wacap.org for more information or ckids@wacap.org There is no fee or obligation to receive waiting child information,XRF.XMQ0897.31968.01 DEADLINE with a dossier logged in with China, the revised homestudy must be completed and WACAP-approved by June 7, 2011.


13 year old boy,YZX, 10-97, with Blood disorder and sensitive need
ID: XRM.YZX1097.31975.01
He is an expressive child with a gift for music. He sings well and likes to organize other children to sing a chorus in addition to his solo. He is an average student. He has good self care and helps with chores as well as with younger children. He is confident, optimistic and adaptive. He has a sensitive issue and a blood disorder.Total financial aid is $10150 (this includes $5000 available for this child's adoption from a generous donor and there is an additional $5150 orphanage fee waiver for this child). Families of all incomes may apply for this grant. Please contactFamilyFinders@wacap.org for more information orckids@wacap.org .DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED WACAP-APPROVED HOMESTUDY is June 30, 2011 DEADLINE With recently completed China adoption/using updated paperwork/need to renew immigration approval July 29, 2011. DEADLINE with dossier logged in with China, the revised homestudy must be completed and WACAP-approved by Aug. 29, 2011


13 year old boy, DZY 11-97, epilepsy ID: XRM.ZYD1197.31976.01
He must be adopted soon as he is aging out. This handsome young teen is extroverted and considered a very polite child who is a little shy around strangers. If encouraged by his caregivers, though, he warms up to guests. He is on medication for epilepsy. He especially enjoys model airplanes and also likes to build great figures with building blocks. He is very capable of looking after his own needs and helps his caregivers with chores. The total financial aid for all incomes is $10,300 (including $5000 available for this child's adoption from a generous donor and additional waiver of $5300 in fees). Families of all incomes may apply for this grant. Please contact FamilyFinders@wacap.org or contact ckids@wacap.org There is no fee to view this child’sinformation.XRM.ZYD1197.31976.01 DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED WACAP-APPROVED HOMESTUDY July 10, 2011 DEADLINE With recently completed China adoption/using updated paperwork/need to renew immigration approval Aug. 10, 2011DEADLINE With dossier logged in with China, the revised homestudy must be completed and WACAP-approved by Sept. 10, 2011


13 year old girl, DP 11-97,spina bifida
The foster care this young lady received laid a good foundation for her physical and mental development. She has good study and living habits and good self care. It appears she had surgery for spina bifida but may need more correction. She is kind hearted, smart, active, friendly, warm and talkative with a ready smile. She also has an amazing singing voice. She is of normal intellect and has normal to high physical development. Total financial aid is $10150 ( this includes $5000 available for this child's adoption from a generous donor and there is an additional $5150 orphanage fee waiver for this child). . Families of all incomes may apply for this grant. Please contact FamilyFinders@wacap.org for more information or ckids@wacap.org There is no fee or obligation to receive waiting childinformation.DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED WACAP-APPROVED HOMESTUDY July 18, 2011 DEADLINE With recently completed China adoption/using updated paperwork/need to renew immigration approval Aug. 18, 2011 DEADLINE With dossier logged in with China, the revised homestudy must be completed and WACAP-approved by Sept. 18, 2011


13 year old boy,FWH, 11-25-97, deaf
His caregivers use many words to describe him including brave, open, active, lively, and sensible. Though deaf, he is a bright child with a strong ability to grasp new things. He is helpful to his teachers who say he is well behaved and studies hard. He is observant, loves to read and to draw, and communicates through gestures. He gets along well with other children.


Grants are available for all families regardless of income and most of their orphanage donations are waived. Please if you believe you may be one or more of these little ones families email WACAP. They are special focus can be adopted with another child at the same time or you may reuse your dossier from within a year ago as long as your homestudy and USCIS are updated

Zhan Ming Gu (Gabriella) Needs A Family!!

The precious "Gabriella" from the Children's Welfare Institute of Zhanjiang City in Guangdong was released as a Special Focus child on the shared list May 23rd! Ming Gu just turned 6 years old. Her birthday is April 28, 2005. Her special need is post-operative cleft lip and palate. Ming Gu is also reported to be physically delayed.




We are praying that a very special family will come forward to give Gabriella the love and patience she deserves. We believe with a loving forever family she will blossom and thrive!


Please feel free to email Diana at diana@pearlriveroutreach.org for more information. Since she was released as a "Special Focus" child you do not need to be logged in to lock her file!!!!

Please go Here to learn more about Pearl River Outreach

4 Starfish girls waiting

There are currently 4 Starfish girls waiting for their forever families Sally, Mila, Megan, and Kaitlyn. Sally and Mila were born with SB that has been repaired and they are able to walk and run. Megan has CP and I am unsure of Kaitlyn's exact sn. Kaitlyn is on the shared list and the other 3 are agency specific please email me at tsw1203@aol.com if you would like to know the agency the girls are listed with be sure to include her name. Will post their pictures later!!


Update: Mila has a family!!

Angel HAS a family!

There is a beautiful little girl in China who is waiting on her forever family.
Born March 2010

Angel has post op anal atresia MIH variant of Holoprosencephaly(HPE).


She smiles, laughs, plays, reacts, crawls, and lifts her arms up to be held. Angel is a laid back, pleasant baby. The surgery for her anal atresia was successful.
She is so very beautiful and is in an awesome Foster System! They have a lot of photos of her and she would make a beautiful addition to any family!

I am this little girl's prayer warrior on Reece's Rainbow.
She has $220 already funded towards her adoption!
Could this be your daughter?

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Sweet little girls waiting in Russia

Maggie

Date of Birth: June 21, 2005

The mother's rights were terminated by court. There is no father. Diagnosis: HIV+, dermatitis, umbilical hernia, dysarthria (she attends speech therapy). The children at this orphanage receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations. Maggie is a normal, sociable, playful and happy child who tends to be a leader among the other kids. Additional photos are available.

to see more on Maggie Please visit here

Next is the beautiful Ali

Girl.

Date of Birth: August 10, 2005

Ali's mother passed away. Her sister is under the guardianship of their grandmother who has no intention of taking Ali as well. There is no father. Diagnosis: HIV+, functional heart murmur, astigmatism, squint, successfully repaired cleft lip. The children at this orphanage are said to be developmentally delayed due to being in an institutional setting. They receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations. Ali is one of the most favorite children in the orphanage. She is a very well natured little girl and is described as being very tender, very kind, very musical with good intellect. She has the largest and most beautiful eyes. When you first see her you do not even notice her repaired lip because her eyes attract and keep your attention. To learn more about Ali please visit here

Next is the beautiful Anna B.

Girl – SJ2K-20

Date of Birth: November 2007

HIV+. Photo from late 2010. She is a very good, nice girl. She has a clever and beautiful future. This is an amazing girl! When she first got to the orphanage, they were worried because she was born very preterm. However, she has done extremely well. She communicates with the children by age, and not only communicates, but earned her space in the group. She is interested in toys, she cheers and shows positive emotions. She looks lively. Her progress is extraordinary! She previously had a poor appetitite, but now her appetite is excellent – she often has a second serving. She eats well and has become very active. She expresses her emotions with smiles and laughter. She likes when people pay attention to her. She feeds herself and drinks from a glass. She speaks in words and syllables. Anna is living in an orphanage with children who have Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. A committed family is urgently needed for her to be able to reach her full potential. More photos available. Parents up to 48 years age difference from her date of birth and up to 6 children in the family. Larger families will need pre-approval and can expect a very thorough court appt. Single mothers welcome. To learnmore about Anna pleas visit here

Next is the Beautiful Kaylee

Girl 114BT-3

Date of Birth: May 2006

MY FAMILY HAS FOUND ME!!! CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER

Visit Kaylee here

Next is the Beautiful Anastasia

Date of Birth: September 2005

Gender: Female

Anastasia is similar to the rosy-cheeked cherub in old Christmas cards. She is an affectionate, gentle and sociable child. She smiles a lot, not touchy, easily comes into contact. She is well developed, and she likes to play alone. She is a girl with character, strong-willed and likes a lot of attention. This little girl needs to know the love of parents to learn to trust people and be able to express her feelings and emotions, to share them with other children. HIV+

Additional photos and video available.



To learn more about Anastaisa please visit here

Next is the Beautiful Alina B.

Date of Birth: August 2004

No siblings

Blue Eyes. Light Brown Hair. HIV.

Alina is a real leader and a cheerleader. She can be serious and thoughtful and may also light up with joy. She has endless childlike curiosity and she is very charming. Alina is active, brave, stubborn and she likes to play complex plot games with the boys. She prefers to play with cars and other boyish toys more than dolls. Alina talks a lot, likes to tell stories and she is a very happy girl.

Additional photos available.

I AM ELIGIBLE FOR AN OLDER CHILD GRANT



To learn more about Alina please visit here


To also see more children like these little girls who are HIV+ waiting please visit here and for older children who are HIV+ and waiting visit here

Diana Has a Family!!!!!

There is a beautiful little girl named Diana who is waiting for a family. Without a family she could very well die. She turns 8 on Easter.{How AWESOME is that? An Easter birthday! She is a special girl!} Our goal is to find her a family by her birthday. Wouldn't that be the GREATEST gift of all? A family. People who will love her, accept her, and treat her like the Princess she is. Here is information about Diana.

Diana (29)

Girl, Born April 24, 2003

Look at that pretty smile! Light brown hair and big brown eyes, Diana is waiting for her forever family. She was born with mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis) and has a pancreatic deficiency. We are waiting on more info about any possible medications or treatments that she takes for this, and about her prognosis medically. However, she is described as a smart and delightful girl. She is active and friendly and will do well in a loving family environment. She deserves the opportunity to live out her life at HOME, with opportunities to succeed outside of her orphanage.


Diana is listed with Reece's Rainbow.

You can get more information by going

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http://reecesrainbow.org/diana-29

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http://dreamsfordiana.blogspot.com/

Could YOU be Diana's DREAM come true?
Can you give this princess the fairy tale she deserves?

Do you have room in your heart for them?

Today's post is all for the older kids who wait. There are so many kids out there waiting simply because they are over the age of 2 and no longer the toddler/baby most people want to adopt! These children are agency specific unless other wise stated above their photo and are all from China. First is the beautiful Bria who is 13 and will age out this year she has CHD, VSD repair, TV Plasty, Hep B and she is stunning and has waiting way to long for a family.

BEAUTIFUL BRIA IS MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!!

Next is the beautiful Maizie who is 6 years old and has congenital nystagmus, ametropia, partial ablephary, ptosis, small rima oculi and microphthalmia-both eyes

Next is the handsome Derby who is 11 and has some developmental delays

Next is the beautiful Sadie who is 8 years old and has a curvature of spine slightly enlarged - mild humpback

Next is Megan who is 12 and HEALTHY she is just waiting for a mom and dad to love her!! NExt is Handsome Aaron who is 10 years old and has front arms and hands deformity - both sides.

Next is 9 year old Ben who has a form of CHD isnt he a cutie!! 9 is great age he looks like he would be a ball full of fun!!

Next is Thomas who is 13 and HEALTHY just waiting for a family to love on him!! He will also age out of adoption this year!!

Next is the lovely Ellie who is 8 years old post op cleft lip cleft palate!! Isn't she just BEAUTIFUL!!!

Next is the handsome Andrew who is 12 and HEALTHY he just needs a family to love him!! He is on the Shared list from Dong Guan

Next is the beautiful Katy 7yrs - Restricted motor of limbs, other who is on the Shared List Child from Dong Guan. Isnt she just stunning!!

Next is Nigel who is 8yrs old and has walleye, left old iritis pupil, pupil dislocation 3 congenital. Doesnt he just look a a handfull!! He is on the shared list from Dong Guan.

Next is the beautiful Tillie who is 7 years old with congenital atresia of both ears

Next is the beautiful Angela who is 7 and has dislocation of hip joint

ANGELA IS MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!!

Last but not least is the Handsome Max 10yrs - repaired CL/CP, Hep B and he is on the Shared List Child from Dong Guan. Isnt he just adorable!!

If anyone would like to know more about these beautiful children please email me at TSW1203@aol.com or is you are the lucky parent of one of them let me know so I can keep this site up to date or if you want me to remove their info let me know.

Could you be her Family?

GUO SHAO QIN HAS FOUND HER FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!!!

Guo Shao Qin.
Ah Qin, as we affectionately call her, is a young girl from an orphanage that we have been fostering now for 8 months. She was born in 2001 so is coming up 10 years of age. However, this is not her developmental age in many respects.
Her stature is that of a 5 or 6 year old at best. She is not as tall as my own 7 year old daughter. She is healthy and fit, with no known physical problems other than a condition called Brachydactyly, which is a shortening of fingers and toes. It is only a physical symptom and most people do not notice it on her, which on Ah Qin means a slightly shorter than normal finger length most prominent on her little fingers. We got her glasses not long after arriving with us. She was assessed as having both short and long sightedness and amblyopia. However, with glasses she seems to be seeing well and no longer looking sideways while reading.
Her manner is very sweet and she does not have any behavior problems. She is very compliant and obedient given the right direction. She responds well to guidance and discipline and can learn and fit into a family situation.
In saying this, she does have some undiagnosed cognitive learning issues. I have found her to be intelligent but she has difficulty with verbal communication. She is improving the longer she is with us, and her desire to learn is normal. At this stage we are not engaging her in English as we do not know her future and do not want to hinder her development for a future in China. However, she has picked up a lot of English just by listening to us, even though we talk to her in Chinese. So, her learning capacity is there, but a combination of poor early childhood education and stimulation coupled with some cognitive issues does provide her with a learning barrier.
We have employed a tutor to work with her and she is showing signs of learning albeit painfully slow at times. But she is learning.
She actually shows good understanding of processes and systems and will learn very well by observing. She will watch me doing cleaning in the home and she will have already figured out that I need the broom or a rubbish bag or a cloth, without me asking. So, her interpretive and sequential ability is quite intact (on the whole).
She is a very sweet young girl who shows and needs a lot of affection and love. She is very easy to care for fits well into a family situation. She longs for a family, and to be loved and cared for. She so desperately wants to call us mum and dad, but we have not allowed this as I will not be her long term parents. We have not given her an English name, preferring to leave this to an adoptive family to do.
She would benefit greatly by the right schooling and assessments and I believe (and I am not an expert) she could learn to live an independent life given the right support and guidance. She could easily fit into a class with 5 year olds and start right from the beginning because of her physical stature. There is no need to look on her as a 10 year old, as even emotionally she is not at this age.


Here foster mother wrote this about her. What a blessing she will be. How amazing does this sweet girl sound?! She would be a perfect little Princess to add to your family.
Is God calling YOU?

Are you my Momma!!

Gracie is a very special little girl who has touched my heart without me ever meeting her. Her two hands and forearms are under-developed. Her elbow joints can move freely. Sometimes, just after she has fallen asleep, she will use the ends of her arms to rub her nose. When sitting on her own, she will extend her two arms to find her center of gravity to balance. Her personality is cheerful. She rarely cries and fusses. She likes for people to talk to her. When speaking to her, her eyes will keep staring at you and she will smile at you. She likes for people to hold her. When the nannies hold her, she is very excited. Her eyes look around in all directions, watching people go this way and that. Sometimes she will lay by herself on the rocking chair and listen to music; her two legs kicking this way and that – her body makes the chair rock. Her reactions are very quick. As soon as there is sound or movement, she will turn her face to look; when you open the door, she will hear the sound of the door and immediately look to doorway to see who is who's coming. She is special focus and waiting on an agecy specific list for her momma please email me if you would like to know more on Gracie!! tsw1203@aol.com GRACIE IS MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY!!! CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!!!

Waiting Kids Dissolutions

Todays kids are waiting here in the States for families both of these little ones adoptions are dissolving and there families are hoping to place them into a loving environment that is better equipped to handle their needs. They were both adopted from Ukraine.

Next is Nadia, a very intelligent, healthy, energetic 11 year old girl who was adopted from Ukraine in June 2010.She is a hard worker &enjoys helping. She is very outgoing &will take on any task. She is happy when she is doing something or has someones undivided attention. She enjoys outdoor activities swimming, riding bicycles, soccer, as well as arts& crafts.She can be very sweet & generous. She has few friends as she tends to smother other children with too many words and too much energy. She is very motherly to younger children often picking them up. She is kind to animals. She very much enjoys learning & is happy to do her homework as well as memorize Bible verses for her church group. She is currently in 4th grade at a public school. She likes going to school and church, but occasionally struggles with respect of adults. She was raised from birth in an orphanage with little supervision & will tell you to your face that she can behave when she wants to.


If you would like to know who to contact for more info on these little ones please email me tsw1203@aol.com

Starfish Boy

I have advocated for this little guy for a while and he is still waiting and I know it is because he has a heart defect on the more serious end (TOF) and an exposed bladder but he is beyond sweet and after his heart and bladder are fixed he will be a normal litte boy basically. He was born July 2008 and Thomas is his American name he is agency specific and I know nothing about the agency he is listed with. Please if you think you could be his family email me tsw1203@aol.com I will conclude with his sweet picture!! That face is just begging for a family to love him!! UPDATE: As many already know Thomas has recently passed away for reasons I do not know I will have a memorial post about him soon when the wounds have a little time to heal for all.

Korean, Chinese and Indian Children who wait

Today's post is another agency specific list of kids who wait in either korea or India please note however that the adoption process is different then China and you should inquire with the agency to see if you meet either countries qualifications and because of Country Rule I cannot post pictures of these beautiful children but can email them to families who are interested and give you the agency who holds their file's name.

Korea:
Girl: 11-08-2009 Complex CHD she is a doll baby so cute and needs a mom and dad prepared for unknowns with her heart.

Girl:4-24-10 background issues to consider. She is a tiny one and very cute as well odds are a full family history is available on her. MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!!

Boy 6-18-10 background issues to consider and he is a handsome little guy big chubby cheeks!

Boy 5-22-2010 background issue, hydrocele He has the biggest grin on his face too cute!

Girl 2-13-10 premature, background issue, sepsis, brain atrophy. A sweet heart who needs a mommy and daddy to care for her!

China!


An Xiang Boy: DOB: 12/17/03 CHD
This handsome, funny, sweet boy was born 12/2003. He speaks well and likes to talk with his friends. He likes to play games and his favorites are Older Wolf and What Time is It? He likes playing with blocks. He likes to listen to music but doesn’t like to sing. He likes Transformers and Automan’s airplane. He likes to watch cartoons and likes Spiderman, SpongeBob and Wolf and Sheep. He is always asked to be in school performances. He is in first grade and can read. His favorite classes are language, art and music. He likes to do projects with his classmates. He has a heart condition that needs treatment. A $5000 private scholarship has been given to help him find a family!

boy 12-2008 enlarged epicele
This darling boy was born 12/2008. He is energetic and likes to play outdoors. He can walk on his own. He enjoys being in the company of his foster parents. He laughs when he’s in a good mood. He nods his head when he listens to music. This little man has had CT scans and it has indicated an enlargement of epicele. He’s waiting for a gentle family to help him thrive more every day!

Girl 6/2009 Turner Syndrome
This tiny little girl was born 6/2009. Her name means “gem.” She can stand by holding on to a rail. She can hold things and play with both hands. She likes to look at picture books and colorful toys. She is able to build towers with blocks. She has a rather shy, quiet personality. She enjoys listening to music and is in a loving foster home. She is rather delayed for her age and recently diagnosed with Turner Syndrome.

Girl 5-2009 Heart Defect and Anal atresia
Miss Smiles was born on 5/2009. She enjoys listening to music and likes to sing along. She likes to play with toys, especially electronic ones that make noises. She is doing well developmentally. She can walk on her own. She has a congenital heart defect and anal atresia.



India:
Girl Albinism 07-09-02
She is active and intelligent.
She’s currently enrolled in the 2nd grade.
She plays well with others.
She likes to ride her bicycle.
She especially likes to eat rice and biscuits.
She is waiting because she has albinism.

If you would like anymore info on any of these kids please email me at TSW1203@aol.com and inclund the DOB SN and country the child is from in the email and I will give you the agency the child is listed with and anything else I know about them.

More little ones

Today's kids are agency specific meaning they are not on the shared list and will not be back to the shared list unless they are not matched with the agency they are currently with. First up is Pearl she was born 2/10/2008 with a form of CHD and a Cleft Palate MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!!

Next is the lovely Sandy who has been waiting a long time for a family both on the shared list and on agency specific list she was born 2/18/07 with Complex CHD MATCHED WITH HER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!!

Next is the lovely Jenna 10 mths post op anal atresia & deformed cranium MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY!! CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER! Next is Sara 9 years old Post opt CHD MATCHED WITH HER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!! Mitchell 4 yrs Hypospadia Todd 10 months albinism & post op right hydrocele. MATCHED WITH HIS FOREVER FAMILY!! CONGRATS TO THE BOTH!! Febe (boy) 3 years Complicated CHD Cindy 12 years old 11/15/98 hexadactyly of left hand, CHD These are just a few of the children who wait with this agency I will try to get pictures up of the following children soon Jeremy One yr old post op cleft lip & palette Malvin 2 yrs old post op cleft lip & palette Jason 2 yrs old post op anoplasty Hanna Just turned Two Yrs old this month hepatomegaly, archostenosis & mild hypoevolutism Danny 2 yrs old deformed ear, slight anemia William 2 yrs old post op CHD ptosis on right eye Leland 3 yrs old post op cleft lip & palette Curt ("Kaden" on LWB blog) 3 yrs old deaf and last but not least Libby 5 yrs old removal of hemangioma on back of head, Hep B If any one would like more info on these kids and which agency holds their file or files please email me at TSW1203@aol.com and I will be happy to share this with you. All of these kids are beautiful and need a mom and dad soon. Also please remember these are just a handful of the almost 2000 kids who wait on both agency specific lists and the shared list combined!

Two Sweet Baby Girls!

Yang was born on 4/28/2010. She has a small tumor on her neck. The agency is trying to find out more information. MATCHED WITH HER FAMILY!! CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER! Celeste was born on 10/18/2009 and has microtia. Isn't she a doll baby!! MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY!! CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!! Both of these little girls are with an agency on their specific list please email me if you would like the name of the agency to contact for more information tsw1203@aol.com!

Agency Specific Kids!!

All of today's kids are agency specific and have a varity of needs please take a look at some of the cuties who are waiting!!

first is the handsome Evan he is a LWB baby born 12-09 with strabismus (crossed-eyes); post-operative shunt for CHD (transposition of the great arteries, underdeveloped pulmonary artery



Next is the Cutie Jasper post op cleft lip, bilateral cleft palate 1/16/09. He has a birthday soon please someone make his birthday wish come true!


Next is Handsome Tate who was born with a club foot only on June 7, 2008


Next is a cutie I have watched on the list for a long time and I have yet to figure out why he is still waiting except for the fact that he is a boy! Ben was born 12/22/09 just turned a year old!! He was born with Microsia and there may be some hearing loss not known for sure. But couldn't you just eat that face up!!


Next up is the beautiful Josie who was born with a heart defect CHD on 1/17/01 her CHD has been repaired! There is a video avaiable on her for interested families.


Up next is another beautiful little girl Hong was born 6/23/01 and she was born with Thelassemia unsure if it is A or B or minor or major.


and last but not least is Yang a beautiful little boy born 7/26/09 his sn is CL maybe a cleft palate not mentioned though and he has a form of CHD!

Please note that I do not know anymore about these kiddos other then what is listed I will be happy to direct families to the agency who holds their files. All of these little ones are agency specific and are not on the shared list. The agency they are listed with I have heard nothing but good things of them if you would like to know the agency any of these little ones are with please email me at tsw1203@aol.com and I will gladly share this info with you!!

Little ones under a year!

Today's post is for a few little ones who are March 2010 babies who still wait. They are on an agency specific list so if you would like more info on them please email me! tsw1203@aol.com First is the beautiful GRY: Girl - DOB: March 11, 2010 - SN: Heart murmur/dysplasia of eyes

SHE IS ON THE SHARED LIST AS OF APRIL 1st 2011 GRY is a beautiful baby girl born March 11, 2010. When she was brought to the orphanage by the people who had found her, she was about two months old. Her initial medical exam showed a heart murmur, dysplasia and nystagmus of both eyes and leukoma of the right eye. A more thorough test later showed her heart murmur to be either patent foramen ovale or ASD. No intervention was deemed necessary at that time and the doctors decided to simply continue to monitor her. GRY is a very outgoing baby girl who loves to be around people and play with toys. She enjoys music very much. She is easily consoled when she is upset. She will try new foods without complaint and loves to meet new people. This precious baby girl needs a family to love her. A family able to help this special little one grow into the wonderful young lady she is meant to be! Who knows what the future holds for GRY? Wouldn't you love to be a part of her future? And next is the Handsome and adorable XYC: Boy - DOB: March 17, 2010 - SN: esophageal atresia (repaired)/heart murmur MATCHED WITH HIS FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM!!

Heart babies

Heart defects are some of the scariest special needs out there because there are so many unknowns. They vary in severity and vary by child. They can range from very mild with no surgery involved to very severe and complicated and the child needs many surgeries and possibly a transplant. Please view some of the little ones with heart defects all of today's children are agency specific unless otherwise stated. Heart defects may be scary but there are still children out there who need families to fix their hearts most children with heart defects after surgery lead very normal lives. They may not ever be a track star but they will be able to do almost anything a child their age can do. Most heart defects are also associated with delays which scare away many families please take into consideration most of these delays are because the child does not have the energy to keep up with their peers and are sheltered before and after surgery to prevent injury to themselves or cause complications with their health until surgery is done. After surgery many of these children will catch up developmentally to their peers! First up is H.Y.K DOB Oct. 30, 2003

HYK is an adorable little boy who will turn 7 years old in October, although he is very small for his age. HYK was born with a few heart issues; SV (R), PA, Common atrioventricular valve, ASD, PDA (R), Double superior vena cava, right arch. Oh...and he has situs inversus viscerum. (That means his major organs are reversed). He has had one surgery according to his report. Ke is a quiet boy, who enjoys playing with cars. He likes to look at books and play games with his buddies. He attends school. Ke is a cute little guy who really, really needs a mom and dad. And we would really, really like to find a family for him.

Next is Thomas at Starfish DOB: 7/7/08 Shared list not agency specific couldn't leave him out though!

Thomas was born with TOF (1st surgery complete) and a bladder exstrophy (bladder is exposed the the abdomen wall) He is 2 years old and currently in foster care where they must be spoiling him rotten; who wouldn't? Thomas has had the first surgery to repair the TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot - a congenital heart condition); he will require two more procedures. He also has bladder exstrophy (a congenital condition where the bladder is exposed through the abdominal wall). This cannot be repaired until his heart repair is further along. He is ready to take on his next challenge....total domination of a new family! He wants it all, every hug, every kiss, every book read to him over and over...he has many plans for his new mommy and daddy. They just need to hurry and go get him! He is walking now and ready to come home. I met this little guy this summer and have more photos, info and a video on him. I am only sending the video to the family that locks his file and proceeds with his adoption. Next is S.H.T DOB:11/13/06 S.H.T has just turned 4 years old and is as cute as a bug! She has already had surgery to repair her VSD and ASD, both which were successful and is now playing catch-up for lost months when they wouldn't allow her to do much of anything due to her heart condition. She loves to play with dolls and has good fine motor skills. Little ones born with heart conditions often have delays; these can many times be overcome. Someone had her tested when she was almost 3 years old, with the results showing delays in almost all areas. However, her report from the orphanage states she was able to do age appropriate tasks at that time. So...we have to wonder...did she respond to the test giver's requests? Or did she clam up...as we all know kids will do in a strange situation? We are asking for new info, so we hope to have some answers soon. In the meantime, she is patiently waiting for her mommy and daddy to speak up. She wants to come home now! Next is the handsome ZJD: DOB: 8/24/07 ZJD is a handsome little guy who is 3 years old. Born with a congenital heart defect, he received surgery when he was 5 months old. This procedure was successful, however according to the report he still has a large VSD which may require another surgery. (This report was in 2009 so we are trying to get an update) His development was only slightly behind his peers; not bad for a heart baby! he is a bright boy who loves to be outside and play with toy cars. As we see so often with children with heart issues in orphanages, they are protected (often too much) and it can slow their progress. He doesn't seem to be too affected by this, although I am sure he would love to be allowed to run and play when he wanted! ZJD is adorable, all boy and in need of a mom and dad. Do you have room in your family for him? Next us the cutie M.A.L: DOB: 11/12/08 M.A.L is too cute...really. In her photos, she looked so serious, so bored...and then in one shot, she has that smile. She looks like a pixie! She was born with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which is a condition in which a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus fails to close normally in an infant soon after birth. This sometimes closes on its own during the first two years of life. If not, medications can be tried; if those do not work, surgery can be an option. She hasn't really worried too much about all that though. She has just been busy eating, playing, growing and charming everyone she meets! AoLing is now 2 years old and ready to come home and be spoiled. If you have been waiting for a pixie of your very own...your wait is over! MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM AND HER!! Next is JHZ DOB: 11/13/06 JHZ has recently turned 4 years old and is a very handsome little boy. We are hoping to get some new photos of him (and an update) since his info is a bit outdated. We have the surgery report from 2007, which details the procedures done on his heart; AS enlargement, bi-directional Glenn shunt. He recovered well, according to the report, with no complications. He had been very restricted prior to his surgery, as well as a while after, so that affected his development. He fell behind his peers during that time and will need to catch up in all areas. He is a happy boy...happy to have that surgery behind him and good days ahead. He will be even happier with a mom and dad to love him. Do you have room for a sweet little boy in your house? The noise level might increase, but the rewards are unbelievable! Next is WMX DOB: 3/29/06 Shared list baby WMX is 4 years old and surely must be a beauty. The photos we were sent show her at a little over a year old, and she is adorable in them! (Although a headband or some little bows would have helped tame that hair!) She was born with a heart defect; we have the report from the hospital for you to show your doctor. In short, she has "I-degree back flow of TV; accelerating flow speed of PA". Her motor development was said to be delayed in this report, which is not surprising for a child with a heart condition. I enjoyed reading her orphanage report; in one part they talked about how she loved to pull the nannies to her for a big kiss! What a sweetie! MingXu needs a family! Next is the beautiful I mean handsome PSR DOB: 9/1/02 PSR is an 8 year old boy who is spunky, fun and is very smart. He loves model cars and planes and will study them very carefully and ask questions about them. His teachers are impressed with his abilities and his good work. He was born with a heart condition known as Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome http://www.thic.com/hyporight.htm and received his first surgery when he was an infant. He had a Bidirectional Glenn Shunt and ligation of PLSVC. He is a very intelligent boy who needs a family of his own. He has lived with a foster family and knows what families are all about. Now he wants to be part of a wonderful family that is all his own. So stock up on model airplanes and make a run to the bookstore for some new reading material for boys...he wants to come home!

New info: ShuRen's doctors report he has not needed any further surgery. They suggest he not participate in very intense sports; but he has been very healthy. He has continued to do well in school. Math is his best subject. He gets along very well with others and enjoys participating in group activities. He looks after himself and his belongings. ShuRen is outgoing and friendly. Next is the pretty Sandy DOB: 2/18/07 Sandy's special needs are complicated CHD: dextrocardia, VSD, aortic overriding 60%, possibly double outlet of right ventricle, ASD, patent ductus arteriosus, PH, possibly interruption of aortic arch. She also has hemangioma on her right eyelid (which seems to have faded). She is a bright and curious child.

And last but not least is the lovely Sue from DOB: 3/11/2008 (newer pics of her are avaiable with the agency she is listed with) MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY CONGRATS TO THEM!! Sue is a beautiful little girl who was born with Complex congenital deformities DORV TGA VSD ventricular both-way shunt PDA Discontinuous echo in middle of AS PFO? Situs transversus atrium Pulmonary valve stenosis Mitral regurgitation (slight) Tricuspid regurgitation (slight) She is in need of a mommy and daddy to bring her home and fix her heart. All of her defects can be repaired with one to 2 surgeries now and a possible follow up when she is a teenager. Sue entered the grandmother program sponsored by "Half Sky Foundation" at seven months old. The grandmother often takes her out and talk with her, her development is delayed compared with others. She has routine life under the excellent care, and has normal defecation and urination, and at the age of 5 months, she can smile when being teased, and at the age of 8 months, she can roll over and at the age of 12 months, she can sit alone and can walk with one hand held. Her language development is delayed compared with others, and can understand the simple directions, but she seldom expresses herself using language, and when she is happy she will say bao, bao, xie, hao. She is introvert, timid, and has strong sense of self-protection when she is with strangers. She has strong imitating ability and learning ability and is bright. She is happy to stay with her caretaker. she likes to read books and listen to music. She claps her hands when listening to music, and she likes to play hide and seek game. Could you be the Mommy and Daddy she is waiting on?

If you would like more on these little ones or which agency they are listed with please email me at tsw1203@aol.com and I will give you this info. Please also pass around about these children so that next Christmas they can be home with their families! If anyone locks these children's file please let me know so that I can remove them and place has found their family beside them. If any of the shared list children on her are moved to an agency specific list also let me know this please so I can keep this up to date. Also if you have any heart babies you would like me to add please email me their info, a picture if you can, what agency they are with or if they are a shared list child state this and I will place them on her. If anyone has a little one they would like me to place on here other then heart please also email me I am always looking for children to add.

Christmas Time!

Each year as this time comes around once again many of us are out shopping for gifts to give to our loved ones. But the sad part about the holiday season is the MILLIONS of children whose Christmas wish is a Family! As a time of joy is celebrated please remember those that are without a Christmas/holiday season. Keep the children all around the world in your thoughts and prayers as this new year brings many un-certainties for those that are on the brim of aging out! Please keep the many families who are in the process of bringing their children home in your thoughts adoption is not an easy task it is full of unknowns and difficult times especially around Christmas and Birthdays when all that the family wants is their little one home. Please remember those that will do without this Christmas and please listen to the song that I have included below because so many children around the world are wishing for something so many of us take for granted all these children really want is a family could you be that family for one of the many of children waiting. They aren't asking for a perfect family but just someone to love them. Most of these kids just want a mom and dad is that really something so big to ask for. I know not everyone is called to adopt but there are so many ways to help those that wait. You can sponsor a child or family, donate to one of the many organizations that support and help orphans. Please just don't forgot those that are waiting!



Some statics on those who wait!

Every 2 seconds a child becomes an orphan
Every day 5,760 more children in the world become orphans
Every YEAR 2,102,400 more children become orphans (in Africa alone)
143,000,0002 Orphans in the world today spend an average of 10 years3 in an orphanage or foster home
Approximately 250,000 children are adopted annually, but…
Every YEAR 14,050,000 children still grow up as orphans and AGE OUT4 of the system
Every DAY 38,493 children AGE OUT
Every 2.2 SECONDS, another orphan child AGES OUT with no family to belong to and no place to call home
In Ukraine and Russia 10% -15% of children who age out of an orphanage commit suicide before age 18.
60% of the girls are lured into prostitution. 70% of the boys become hardened criminals.5
Many of these children accept job offers that ultimately result in their being sold as slaves. Millions of girls
are sex slaves today, simply because they were unfortunate enough to grow up as orphans.

There are currently about 145 Million orphans world wide below is where many are waiting this is not a complete list of every country but covers quite a few!

China has 14 Million Orphans
India: 25 million
US Foster Care: 500,000
Africa 39 Million
Brazil: 2.4 Million
Vietnam: 1.4 Million
Nepal: 850,000
Japan: 650,000
Korea: 400,000

Guatemala: 350,000 (Currently closed to Internationl adoption)

Puppy Dog Tails!! More Boys!

I hate to see how many children wait simply because they were born the wrong gender! I know that if these little cute guys were girls they would have been gobbled up. Today's boys are all from an agencies Hope Camp this past summer and are so cute if I must add. I am able to direct you to the specific agency that holds their file if any family would like more info on them. Please spread the word about the BOYS! They are simply amazing, cute, and sweet! This is coming from an older sister of a little boy from China and I couldn't imagine my life without him.

Now on to some of the little ones who wait More kids will be added to this later but here is the start of them!

Brad: Cleft Palate; speech delay; DOB 12/26/06 Describe as Shy and obstinate sometimes likes toy cars,

Carter: Post opt cleft lip and palate DOB: 5/17/2005 shy introverted and fond of playing alone by himself or listening to music

Clay: Post opt cleft lip and palate; DOB 3/28/2004; Described as restless, talkative, likes to sing and listen to music, gets along well and would like a family in America and wants to ride a plane; he is energetic and extroverted. He did state that that he bonds well with children younger than he and likes girls. He loves hot weather and chocolate!

Elliot: Repaired CHD; DOB 6/8/2006; He is timid, shy, fond of quietness, has a ready smile, introverted, obstinate and impatient sometimes

Gary; CHD; DOB 10/12/2006 Active talkative has a ready smile extroverted likes cell phones and toy guns likes reading picture books and playing games

Joel; Post opt anus imperforate; DOB 9/27/2005; shy, fond of imitating, talkative, gets along well with others, extroverted, fond of reading picture book and playing games


If anyone would like more info on some of these little ones please email me at
tsw1203@aol.com

Urgent A Family is needed

We are looking for a family that is interested in adopting a healthy 6 year old girl. The family must have at least one parent that speaks Mandarin and prefer a family that has started some paperwork or already has an approved I-600A or I-800A.

If you are interested and think you might qualify please contact us at iaap2000@gmail.com .

Dick and Cheryl Graham


I got this email just now if you meet the qualifations please email the Grahams about her!