Waiting Children: South Asia

Chandani

Chandani was born premature. She requires blood transfusions due to a drop in her Hb levels and doctors suspected Thalassemia major, but official diagnosis is not yet known. Chandani is anemic, underweight and small for her age. At 5 mths she was smiling, turning onto her back and lifting her head.

Grant: $7,500
Contact: Amanda Halpern
Agency: Wide Horizons for Children
Phone: 781-419-0371

Sheetal

Sheetal is described as an active and talkative little girl. She is also described as a happy child who enjoys playing with other children. A doctor's note indicates that her physical and mental development is on-target and she can recite many poems. Doctors have concerns regarding her liver functioning and she is being closely monitored. Her condition affects her bile ducts and may require a transplant in the future.

Grant: $7,500
Contact: Amanda Halpern
Agency: Wide Horizons for Children
Phone: 781-419-0371

Brett

This is an adorable baby boy who enjoys being with his foster mother and foster sister. He has a good social smile, babbles and laughs, and turns his head toward sounds. He has cognitive and motor delays, and hypertonic muscles; cerebral palsy has not yet been ruled out. He can walk and run while in a walker, but not yet sit or stand without support. He was born premature at about 33 weeks, with a low birth weight, and spent time in the hospital after birth. He was found to have "mild non-communicating hydrocephalus" and mild ventriculomegaly. He waits for a family who is open to the unknowns of his condition, and who has the services available that he'll need.

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

Ashley

This little girl, born in October 2006, has severe hearing loss in her right ear and moderate-severe hearing loss in her left ear, congenital heart disease (VSD), dysmorphism, VII nerve palsy on the right side of her face, and deformed and low-placed ears. She waits for a loving family who has access to the services she'll need to reach her full potential.

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

Adam

This soft-eyed boy with a gentle smile was born in May 2001. His primary issue is that he is older. He has been through multiple placements, and there is the possibility of past abuse.

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

Martin

This sweet-faced baby boy born in July of 2007 had AGA dehydration. He has a few other health issues best discussed with his agency representative.

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

Mitchell

This little boy will turn one year old in September 2008. He has bilateral hearing impairment, developmental delays in all areas, and jaundice.

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

Sean

Sean was born in June 2000. He is an older boy who is Hepatitis B positive.

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

Aaron

Born in April 2004, this boy is missing two fingers. He has spastic cerebral palsy, primarily on his right side, his physical and cognitive development is delayed, especially in the area of language, and he has possible hearing loss.

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

CHSFS-308-01

This handsome young boy was born on 1/2004. He has a playful personality and enjoys the company of other children and the staff. He can speak a few words. He can sit on his own and stand with support. He waits because he has cerebral palsy. Eligible families can apply for additional grants between $1000-$3000 from the adoption agency.

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

HI-480

This infant boy was born under difficult birth conditions in July 2007. He has hearing and vision impairment, abnormal EEG, and seizures.

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

Sean

This is a cute 6 year old boy, who has been in the care center since he was about 1˝ years old. When he came into care, he was malnourished and tested positive for chronic hepatitis B. His liver functions have been normal, and he is receiving medication. He has frequent ear infections, and had surgery for a left undescended testicle in February 2004. He is described as a very inquisitive little boy, who is always interested in learning new things, and independently tries out new activities. He frequently engages in imaginative play with his peers, and likes the company of older children. He can be mischievous with his peers, and likes to win. He expresses his emotions openly, speaks clearly, and is doing well in his school. He enjoys the arts and crafts activities, and is said to be smart. He is also described as cheerful, independent and active. He has good self-care skills, and is independent in doing them. A family who has older child adoption experience and has medical resources needed to treat his hepatitis B would be ideal for this special boy.

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

HI-385

This little boy was born in August of 2002. He has some hearing loss and discharge in his left ear, chronic ear infections, and speech delays. It is advised that he have surgery on his left ear along with an adenoidectomy. We have been unable to find a family despite featuring online.

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

Oscar

This little boy born in May of 2006 has bright eyes and a happy grin. He had a low birth weight, and multiple seizures in July 2006 with intra-cranial bleeding.

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

Seth

This little boy born in May of 2006 has bright eyes and a happy grin. He had a low birth weight, and multiple seizures in July 2006 with intra-cranial bleeding.

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