6 More Kids Home!
We are so incredibly happy to announce that over the past few weeks, SIX KIDS from our China adoption program have come home with their Forever Families! While the wait time for many international adoption programs continues to grow, China’s Waiting Child adoption program makes it possible for families to welcome a new member in less than one year. Thanks to this quick process and the hard work of each one of these families, these kiddos are now safely home in their parents’ loving arms. Congratulations to each and every one of these families from all of us at GWCA!
Just as no two adoption journeys are the same, each of these kids came to be matched with their Forever Families in their own way. While some of these kids’ files were considered Special Focus, meaning their families were able to be matched with them right away, other kids’ files were LID, meaning their families had to have their dossiers logged in before they could learn more about them.
If your family is interested in being matched with a child through our China Waiting Child adoption program, visit our Waiting Child photo listing or contact our China matching specialists.
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I Found My Family!
Last December this beautiful girl came to the United States with our Orphan Hosting program. While she was here, she spent four weeks living with an incredible family who advocated to help her find her forever family. Now, just a few months after her return to China, we are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring her home FOREVER!
It is so amazing to see another Orphan Hosting story turn into an adoption journey. Congratulations from all of us at GWCA and CAN, we’re so excited to follow the rest of your journey home!
Orphan Hosting Advocate Kids
There are still a few kids from our winter Orphan Hosting program who are in need of families. These kids have all spent time with families here in the United States, so we have much more information about the personalities and needs than would typically be available in our China Waiting Child adoption program.
If you’re interested in learning more about any of these kids, visit our Orphan Hosting Advocacy page to request a child’s file or contact our matching specialists today!
– Visit the Orphan Hosting Advocacy Page
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6 New Kids Are Waiting
Smiles, smiles, and more smiles! Preston is always full of joy with a huge smile on his face! This happy little 3 year old from China has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, but he has had a shunt put in and now his situation appears to be normal. Preston loves life, understands fully when spoken to, and knows several words. Although he is almost always happy, Preston is happiest at meal time! This little man has one big appetite! Preston can sit up on his own and he is working on his mobility skills including crawling. He is on the quitter side and enjoys his sleep!
Learn more about Preston today by contacting the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall!
**Click Here to Watch one of Preston’s Videos!**
Meet Joey! Joey is a darling 3 year old boy looking for a forever family! Joey was born with anal atresia and some differences of sex development. Joey’s caregivers describe him as extroverted, active, and restless! He is a smart, bright kiddo who can follow directions and express his needs clearly to his caregivers. He can walk steadily without assistance and has excellent fine motor skills. He loves to go to his caregivers for cuddles and can easily distinguish between his nannies and strangers. He is a sweet kiddo who would thrive with the consistent care of a forever family! Please reach out to Great Wall if you would like to learn more!
Meet Silas! This cutie is an easy going 3 year old from China who is super popular amongst his nannies! Despite having Prader-Willi Syndrome, Silas is just as active as any other kiddo his age! He loves playing with toys of all kinds, watch television, and he loves his sleep! He is an adorable little boy who is very curious about the world, always wanting to know what others are doing around him. Silas is known to be extremely laid back and a favorite at the orphanage! Although his speech is limited, Silas fully understands when spoken to. He is an extremely self-sufficient little dude who knows how to use his walker properly and independently. Silas loves to give love and we want him to be given some love back!
Learn more about Silas today by contacting the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall!
Meet Gideon! He is a precious 4 year old kiddo who was born with a Nephrotic Syndrome. This affects the way his kidneys function. Gideon seems to be doing very well! He can listen to his caretaker’s instruction, can cooperate with his caretakers to put away his toys, dress himself, brush his teeth etc. Gideon loves to play on the slide and ride his tricycle! His file mentions that he’s great at protecting younger children and looking out for them! He is considered to be active, kind and sweet. He loves to play games with other kiddos and dancing along to music! If you’d like to review Gideon’s file, please contact one of our matching specialists today!
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London is a precious little girl from China that is 4 and a half years old. London was born with cerebral palsy so her motor skills are delayed compared to her peers and her lower limbs are a bit weak. London can get around on her own by crawling but she needs some assistance walking. London is described as being a cute kiddo who is quiet and has a ready smile. She enjoys being around her caretakers and I loves to have them sing to her. London likes watching cartoons and especially likes playing dress up!
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting London. We hope we are able to find London her Forever Family soon!
Shiloh is a precious little girl from China that is 6 and a half years old. Shiloh was abandoned when she was 3 years old and came into care at that time. It is presumed that Shiloh lived with her family before that time. Shiloh now lives in a foster family and goes to school in the local orphanage. Shiloh’s file indicates that she has some cognitive delays and that she may need extra help catching up. Shiloh’s langue comprehension ability is good and she can speak 2-3 sentences at a time to express her needs. She has some trouble with pronunciation of some words and has a smaller vocabulary than some of her peers of the same age.
Shiloh enjoys group activities and likes playing with other children. Shiloh likes to be praised when she does a good job and so she will actively demonstrate her work to her teachers. She enjoys living in her foster family, where she has a younger foster sister that she enjoys very much. She likes to protect and care for her younger foster sister and she likes to give her hugs.
Shiloh has good motor skills; she can walk, run, jump and go up and down stairs. Shiloh also has good fine motor skills such as using a pen to color, eating with chopsticks, and picking out specific small objects from among other different small objects.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Shiloh. We hope we are able to find Shiloh her Forever Family soon!
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I Found My Family!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that this incredible boy has a family who is currently working their way through the adoption process to bring him home forever!
After participating in our China Orphan Hosting program this past winter, he had to return to China with the rest of the kids in the program, and we were so sad to see him go. Since then, countless #OrphanWarriors have come together to advocate on his behalf, and their hard work certainly paid off!
We are so happy to know that this sweet kiddo will soon be coming back to the United States with his Forever Family, and we can’t wait to follow the rest of his journey home. Congratulations to him and his new family from all of us at GWCA and CAN!
The Difference that Hosting Makes
When many families first hear about our Orphan Hosting program, they struggle with the concept of bringing a child to the United States and showing them the love of a family only to send them back home weeks later. These are certainly complex matters to handle, both for the child being hosted and for the host family. However, when you see the difference that hosting can make in helping older children find homes before they age out, the pros of the program far outweigh the cons.
While many of these kids’ files have been sitting on lists for months or even years, constantly overlooked due to their age, our hosting program gives families the opportunity to meet them, get to know their personalities, and help them to find a family of their very own. If you’re interested in learning how you can participate in our Orphan Hosting program or how you can adopt a child who has previously been hosted, contact GWCA today!
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