Waiting Children: Korea

CHS-107-23

This joyful girl was born on March 3, 2006. She has Cerebral Palsy. She is receiving physical and occupational therapy. Her physical growth is normal. As of March, 2007 her development was slightly delayed. She is waiting for a family with lots of love so she can grow strong. Eligible families can apply to the adoption agency for additional grants between $1,000 to $3,000.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Lisa Trinh
Agency: Children's Home Society and Family Services
Phone: 800-952-9302 ext. 2252

HI-450

This is a sweet boy who enjoys the one-on-one attention he gets from his foster mother. In his latest report, he could put both hands together, smile responsively, and turn to a rattling sound. This little guy was born premature, weighing only 2.84 lbs and having intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). In August 2007, he was diagnosed with failure to thrive, and the following month he was diagnosed with a grade 1-2 heart murmur. It was also noted that his birth mother had a "smoking episode" during her pregnancy. Due to his constellation of symptoms, including head shape, low set ears, floppy muscle tone, high arched palate, undesended testicles, and slow weight gain, there is a possibility of a genetic syndrome. A family who has access to the resources he needs would be best for this charming boy.

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

HI-451

This infant boy was born in August 2007. He had surgery for spina bifida. He was exposed to alcohol, tobacco, and anti-depressants during his mother's pregnancy.

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

CHS-105-78

This sweet boy born in November 2004 is very gentle. He loves to be held, patted and massaged. He has an adorable smile and is especially well-loved by his caretakers. He smiles easily and is bright. He is seldom fussy. His favorite toys are ones that make sounds. He likes to hold different toys up to his ear and shake them. He likes a toy piano best. He was born with congenital glaucoma and has had surgery. He is responsive to light but has minimal vision. His left eye is larger than the right. His physical development is good and he's an active boy. Eligible families can apply to the adoption agency for additional grants between $1,000 to $3,000.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Lisa Trinh
Agency: Children's Home Society and Family Services
Phone: 800-952-9302 ext. 2252

WHFC-372

This sweet little boy's nickname is "the little doctor". He was born full-term by normal delivery weighing 2.5 kg. He is an active child who has bonded well with his foster family. WHFC-372 has been diagnosed wtih hyperopia for which he wears glasses and doctors also suspect that he has cyclic neutropenia. At 20 months of age his cognitive skills were 14/18 month old level and his language skills were at a 9/10 month old level. His gross motor skills are assessed at 18 months and fine motor at 15 months. He can walk independently and is an active little boy who loves to go outside and plays with his foster mother.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Amanda Halpern
Agency: Wide Horizons for Children
Phone: 781-419-0371

HI-386

This little boy was born in April 2006. He is small for his age, has hypotonic muscle tone, and has global developmental delays. He had a small atrial septal defect (ASD) but this appears to have resolved. He has a slightly high arched palate, and a large protruded tongue.

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

BCS-382

This fluffy-haired little boy was born in February 2007 with Down Syndrome. There is an additional grant of between $2,000 and $4,000 available through the agency.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Janie Van Dyke
Agency: Bethany Christian Services
Phone: 1-877-64-ADOPT

PSB-434

This little boy was born at 25 weeks weighing only 1.4 pounds. He was hospitalized for 3.5 months due to his prematurity and low birth weight. He was born under difficult circumstances; his birth parents made an adoption plan when he was just over 4 months old. He was placed in a foster home, where he is thriving under the loving care of his foster family. Although he is making good gains, he still has developmental delays due to his prematurity.

Grant: $5,000
Contact: Erin Slack
Agency: Pearl S. Buck International
Phone: (215) 249-0100 ext. 112

PSB-432

This seven year old boy has congenital cyndactyly on both hands and no toes were formed on his feet. He had surgery on 7/20/01 for congenital circular contraction syndrome. On 12/19/05, he had an operation to restore some forms on his fingers. After the surgery, he started to move his right thumb and right little finger freely. He can feed himself and write using both fingers without difficulties. Doctors thought he would have problems walking without toes on both feet, but he is walking and running without difficulties. He also is taking Taekwondo lessons. His caregivers describe him as a bright and smiling boy.

Grant: $6,000
Contact: Sarah Ferguson
Agency: Wide Horizons for Children
Phone: 781-419-0369