Waiting Children: East Asia

Rachel

Born in April 2006, this two year old toddler has developmental delays, and is missing her left eye. She waits for a family who has access to the medical services she'll need to help her reach her full potential.

Grant: $7,500
Contact: Jessica Palmer
Agency: Holt International
Phone: 541-687-2202 ext. 187

Mandy

This bubbly little girl with a positive outlook and a big grin is just waiting to bring some fun into your family! Mandy will be five years old in October 2008. She is Hepatitis B positive.

Grant: $7,500
Contact: Jessica Palmer
Agency: Holt International
Phone: 541-687-2202 ext. 187

Felix

Born in March 2003, this five-year-old boy was found abandoned in the square of the Imperial Palace. After being diagnosed with a heart condition, Felix underwent corrective heart surgery in March 2006 and has recovered well. He is described as having a ready smile, fairly introverted, shy and quiet. He can walk, go up and down stairs, and feed himself. He can cut paper with scissors and fold paper. He understands directions and can express what he wants. He is fond of listening to music, reading picture books and playing with toys.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

Louie

Louie was born in October 2002. He was found on a road with a bag containing a note in June 2006. He was diagnosed with congenital heart disease. He lived in the orphanage until September 2007 when he was sent to a simulative double-parents home with 8 other children. He is described as clever, docile, quiet, active, honest, curious, clever and cute. When he is being quiet they describe him as a gentleman and when he is active they describe him as an athlete. He has been growing and developing normally. He is not very talkative but gets along well with other kids and is like a big brother to the other kids.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

Quinn

Quinn was born in August 2004. He was found at the entrance to a government building. His development has been normal and he likes to crawl around. He is described as having a ready smile, having a quick reaction and being active and restless. He is fond of playing with toys and games. He especially likes to play with bells and to play games with the caretakers. He was initially diagnosed with strephenopodia from birth (the right side, with no mortise joint) of his right leg. At 2 years of age he was examined and found that he had lumbar anteroposterior and lateral positions. His right leg does not show an ankle bone. His 1st, 2nd and 12th thoracic vertebras have cracks and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd vertebras are merged and abnormal.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

Zane

This abandoned four-year-old boy was found by local residents. He was diagnosed as slightly delayed in his intelligence and with a left undescended testicle. He can look after himself for daily care with dressing, toileting, and feeding. He is described as introverted, not fond of talking and sometimes obstinate. He is fond of playing with the other kids.

Grant: $3,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

CHSFS-208-02

This baby boy with engaging eyes was born 2/07. His name means "great." He is outgoing and active. He can pull himself up with support. He enjoys being held and will wave his arms with delight. He likes to play hide and seek and will often giggle. He loves to play with toys that are bright and loud. He has an unrepaired meningocele. We hope that you are his family that can provide him with endless love. Eligible families can apply for additional grants from the agency between $1,000-$3,000.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Lisa Trinh
Agency: Children's Home Society and Family Servies
Phone: 651-255-2252

Hugh

He was found abandoned at the entrance to a store in May 2006. He was diagnosed with a cleft lip and palate right side third degree, auricular tags, and a right thumb that is short. Since he had the cleft lip and palate, he was placed in a foster home the day he was admitted to the orphanage to receive extra care. He had surgery in August 2007 to repair his cleft lip and remove the auricular tags. Both were successful and he recovered well. He is described as a bright and lovely child. He is further described as energetic and fairly extroverted. He is fond of laughing and has a quick reaction. He likes to listen to music and play with toy cars. His favorite activity is going outside. The orphanage hopes that he will find a family and grow up happily.

Grant: $3,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

Lindsay

This charming girl was found when she was five years old, and joined her foster family in July 2005. On admission she was found to be deaf in both ears. It's reported that her foster family is teaching her sign language. She is also reported to have some physical delays. She is described as an active and carefree girl. She's reported to be independent in her daily tasks, such as washing, brushing her teeth, dressing herself, and even washing her clothes. She is especially close with her Grandma who she helps to get food and water, get dressed, and they go on walks together. She does well in school, and enjoys getting praise from her teachers. This lovely and thoughtful girl is waiting for her forever family who has access to the resources that she needs.

Grant: $7,500
Contact: Jessica Palmer
Agency: Holt International
Phone: 541-687-2202 ext. 187

Doug

This endearing little guy was found when he was about one month old. On admission he was found to have myelomeningocele and rachischisis for which he has not had any treatment. In a report from June 2007, he can crawl, walk, pick up small beans with his hands, and put blocks into a bottle and take them out. He is described as smart and cute. He is attached to his caretakers and enjoys being held by them. He is reported to say "baba" and "mama", and enjoys listening to music and playing with toys. A family who has access to the resources he needs would be best for this sweet boy. Prospective adoptive parents have the option of a free medical review of his material by a physician well versed in myelomeningocele.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Jessica Palmer
Agency: Holt International
Phone: 541-687-2202 ext. 187

Addison

Addison has so much potential! She is kind and intelligent but due to her profound deafness she will have little opportunities in her future without a family. She has been waiting on our list since September and has not had her file requested to be reviewed even one time! It is probably due to her age. Addison was born on October 1998 which makes her 10 years old this year. We believe Addison would do well being adopted by a family who has previously adopted older children and understands transition issues. Addison would be able to accomplish so much with an experienced family.

Grant: $6,000
Contact: Stefani Ellison/Heidi Hawkins
Agency: Children's House International
Phone: 360-383-0623

Cameron

Cameron is a charming and healthy toddler born in November 2006. Cameron has a hearing loss that may or may not be repairable. He was born with microtia which has closed his ear canals. It is possible that with specialized surgery he may have the chance to hear! He will definitely require further surgery that can be expensive. The fact that Cameron has a challenging special need, and the fact that he is a boy unfortunately work against him. Having a grant for him will greatly assist a family with the financial obligations that parenting him will require. He is still young enough that having a family and access to early intervention preschool for the deaf would definitely make a huge difference in his future!

Grant: $4,000
Contact: Stefani Ellison/Heidi Hawkins
Agency: Children's House International
Phone: 360-383-0623

Houston

Houston is a special boy who has stolen our hearts and he just turned 2 years old this month on February 2! Houston has a limb difference and congenital amputation of the right hand and forearm. In addition, Houston has a deformation of his big toe on the right foot; which may be indicative of another disorder. Houston was recently matched with a family, but at the last moment the family decided to adopt another child. Houston needs our help because with his physical special need and the fact that he is a little boy make it harder for him to be matched with a family. With your help we know we can find the perfect family for Houston.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Stefani Ellison/Heidi Hawkins
Agency: Children's House International
Phone: 360-383-0623

Travis

This child grabs the hearts of all those who see his picture; but when they find out his medical need, they feel overwhelmed. Travis has Alpha Thalassemia. This means that he can't get the necessary iron in his blood. He requires blood transfusions 1-3 times a month to survive, but he is in a very poor rural orphanage in China which makes it extremely difficult for him to get the transfusions he needs. CHI has been able to sponsor his transfusions while he waits to find a family. His transfusions will need to continue until he can be adopted and under the care of a specialist. A family adopting Travis will need to be prepared for long term medical intervention. Travis surely deserves the chance to know the love and support of a family.

Grant: $7,000
Contact: Stefani Ellison/Heidi Hawkins
Agency: Children's House International
Phone: 360-383-0623

AGC-439

This girl was found on a bridge by an orphanage worker in August 2001. It was determined that she was deaf and mute. Based on her development at admission, her birth date was determined to be in August 1997. She is described as introverted. She likes to be with friends and be outdoors at the park or amusement park. She also likes to go for walks and swim. They identify her as intellectually slow due to her deafness. She can follow directions given by a gesture. She is currently in a school for the deaf and mute and is learning pronunciation and can read some characters such as ma and mei. She can recognize some numbers, make picture puzzles and do paper folding.

Grant: $7,500
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children
Phone: 971-244-1467

T07-06

This adorable boy, almost 3 years old, shows great interest in toys. He often smiles. When he is happy he claps, smiles, and enthusiastically makes noises. He interacts well with others. He has a hearing issue, developmental delays, and hydrocephalus. He waits for his forever family to share his joy and enthusiasm with. Eligible families can apply for additional grants from the agency between $1,000-$3,000.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Lisa Trinh
Agency: Children's Home Society and Family Servies
Phone: 651-255-2252

AGC-401

He was found at an office on June 15, 1998. He was placed in foster home on that same day after no one claimed him. Between July 19, 1999 and January 19, 2000 he was placed in the orphanage due to a change in orphanage management. He was later returned to the foster family where he still lives today. He was diagnosed with congenital cleft lip and palate. He had surgery to suture his cleft lip and palate and on July 25, 2005 he had an operation of palate fistula. Other than the repaired cleft his is physically and developmentally normal for his age. He is currently enrolled in the local school. The teachers and classmates like him very much. He covers his mouth when he speaks in class due to his abnormal mouth. He gets good grades and finishes his homework on time. He has made many good friends at school and reaches school early every day to help other classmates with the cleaning. He likes to listen to music, sing and dance. He is described as active, restless, and a little obstinate. He likes the dogs in his foster home. He is brave and did really well when he had his palate surgery. He helps his "grandma and grandpa" at home with simple housework and looking after the other kids. They describe him as very sensible and often does not spend his 2 Yuan for lunch and will give it back to grandpa when he gets home.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

AGC-402

He was found abandoned at the gate of the orphanage on February 28, 2004. It was determined by his physical development that his birth date was September 1, 2001. When he entered the orphanage he was diagnosed with congenital left equinovarus. When he came into the orphanage the doctors determined that he had missed the best opportunity to repair the equinovarus and even if he underwent surgery he would not reach the most positive target. In order to give him the best opportunity doctors performed an operation on May 15, 2004 to lengthen his left Achilles tendon, fuse three of his joints and he had a round osseous point internal fixation surgery. The surgery went well and he went for rehabilitation and massage after to help him walk. He walks normally now and likes gymnastics. He is described as a shy and good boy who gets affection from everyone. He likes gymnastics, sports and playing games with his friends. He can take care of himself and he likes helping others. He can express his ideas and speaks in "plentiful sentences." He can read some simple words and do simple addition.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

AGC-403

He was found abandoned on the street on December 25, 2003 and was sent to the orphanage the same day. His birth date was estimated to be August 15, 2003, according to his physical development. When he entered the orphanage he was 13.7 inches long and weighed 9 pounds. He underwent surgery in March 2004 to repair his cleft lip and it was successful. He underwent surgery to repair his cleft palate in April 2007 and it was also successful. At his last exam on March 22, 2007 he was 37.4 inches tall and weighed 30.8 pounds. He is described as a clever and cute boy. He loves to take part in group activities. He knows all of his classmates' names and can communicate and express himself. He is willing to play with friends and help the teachers with tasks. He can recite many children's rhymes.

Grant: $3,000
Contact: Tiffany Williams
Agency: All God's Children International
Phone: (503) 282-7652

Garrison

Garrison has a great heart but was born with a skull that was too small. Garrison likes to play outside and his favorite toy is a little car. Even with surgery Garrison's head circumference is still very small. He will need a family that is comfortable with his cognitive delay.

Grant: $7,000
Contact: Heidi Hawkins
Agency: Children's House International
Phone: 360-383-0623

Bennion

Blind in right eye, currently has an artificial eye. Bennion will need ongoing counseling and support to deal with the emotional scars of being left by his family at an older age and being held in an abandoned child "holding tank" for two years. His behavior was very poor. Now that he is in a stable environment he is blossoming in his kindergarten boarding school. He wants to be adopted by a family, just like the younger children he sees adopted. It his turn to have his chance.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Heidi Hawkins
Agency: Children's House International
Phone: 360-383-0623

Brighton

Brighton is an active child, who likes to imitate and sing. She has also been known to win the favor of adults... it must be her soulful eyes. She has been diagnosed with Spina Meningocele. Brighton will need a family who is comfortable with the long term commitment to therapy that her Spina Meningocle will need.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Heidi Hawkins
Agency: Children's House International
Phone: 360-383-0623