12 Kids Home on Time for Father’s Day!
Welcome Home!
We are SO happy to share that 12 more kiddos from our China Waiting Child adoption program have joined their new Forever Families just on time for Father’s Day – what a great way to start our week of honoring adoptive dads! Congratulations from all of us at Great Wall China Adoption!
While many of these kids have just met their new families for the very first time, others came to the US previously to participate in our Orphan Hosting program, and have been eagerly awaiting this reunion! We are so happy that everyone made it home safe and sound, and we can’t wait to see what these amazing kids’ futures hold!
Orphan Hosting – Helping Older Orphans Find Loving Forever Families
Our Orphan Hosting program provides older, special needs orphans with the opportunity to spend 4-5 weeks in America with a family. During this time, the family welcomes them into their hearts and home, either taking the first steps towards adopting them or advocating on their behalf with the hope of finding them a Forever Family. The children in our Orphan Hosting program are considered more difficult to place due to the fact that they are older and generally have a need of some sort. Without hosting, their files are typically sit on China’s Shared Listing untouched, and overlooked in favor of younger children. By bringing these kiddos here for our hosting program, families are able to meet them and see how they fit into their family dynamic, eliminating the uncertainty that some families feel is associated with older child adoption. This program has changed many children’s lives, and we are so incredibly happy to see more and more of these host kiddos joining loving families forever.
For more information about our Orphan Hosting program or our China Waiting Child adoption program, contact our matching specialists today!
- Visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing!
- Learn about our Orphan Hosting program
- Learn more about China Adoption
Shorter Wait for Kids with Minor Needs
It has been a very exciting time for the families in our China LID track adoption program, as we’ve recently received several files for LID kids from our orphanage partnerships! As each file that we receive means one more child is matched with their Forever Family and one less family is waiting, this is a great time for families to sign up for our LID program and start their journey towards being matched!
- Learn more about adopting form China
- Contact our China Matching Specialists
- Visit the China Waiting Child photo listing to see examples of LID kids that have been matched
8 Kids Added This Week!
Ethan is a sweet little boy from China that is 4 and a half years old. Ethan has PKU which means that he digests some foods differently, and because of that he is on a special diet. He is a smiley boy who enjoys receiving cuddles from his caregivers. He likes singing and enjoys playing outdoors, and especially playing any game involving a ball. When Ethan’s caretakers sing to him he enjoys dancing to the rhythm.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Ethan. We hope we are able to find Ethan his Forever Family soon!
Indio is a cute little boy from China that just turned 2 years old. Indio has something called congenital osteogenesis imperfecta which means that he suffers from bone breaks more often than others without this condition. Because of his condition this child spends a lot of time in bed, most likely because the orphanage staff fear that he will break a bone if he gets up and moves around too much.
Indio’s hands are flexible and he can take a toy block in one hand, then take another blog in his other hand and then bang the two blogs together. He can transfer a block from one hand to the other hand and he can put a block into a cup and the tale it out of the cup. He can pick up very small objects with his thumb and index finger.
Indio is a very curious little boy that likes to explore new toys and objects. He has an extroverted personality and is very active and outgoing. He cares very deeply for the people in his life. He likes to be cuddled by his caretakers. He enjoys colorful toys and toys that make sounds. Indio knows his own name and will turn his head to look when his name is called. He understands the word “no” and what that means. Indio really likes listening to music. He also likes imitating the words and actions of the people around him.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Indio. We hope we are able to find Indio his Forever Family soon!
Bryce is an adorable little guy who just turned 3 years old! He was born with a meningocele which has been corrected with surgery. Bryce is described as being a generous and warm child! He is polite and caring to his peers and caretakers. He is very inquisitive and loves to be around people. Bryce is easy to smile and very active. He is fond of listening to music and playing with toy cars. Bryce can walk alone steadily and can go up and downstairs on his own. If you would like to learn more about Bryce, contact one of our matching specialists today!
Nolan is a sweet 6-year old kiddo in need of a forever family! Nolan came to the orphanage when he was about 5 years old with burn scars on his neck. Unfortunately we do not know more about Nolan’s history before he arrived at the institute. He also has a urogenital need, and we are working hard not to determine whether or not it effects his daily living. Nolan is described by his caregivers as being active, energetic, talkative, and happy! He loves to listen to music, sing, play games, and read picture books. His language development is excellent and he loves to ask questions and speak in full sentences. He can go up and down the stairs without assistance, jump with both feet, and play catch. Nolan is a sweet, affectionate kiddo in need of a family to call his own. If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Great Wall!
Hannah is an adorable kiddo that will be turning 10 this November! She was born with Down’s Syndrome and a Congenital Heart Defect. Hannah is described as an introverted kiddo. She came to the institute at an older age so she most likely lived in a family for the beginning of her life. She is a great listener and can assist her caretakers with daily tasks. Hannah can independently eat and get dressed on her own. She has developed well physically and doesn’t have any mobility delays. Contact one of our matching specialists if you’d like to review her file!
Stella is a beautiful kiddo who is 7-years old! Stella has motor and cognitive development delays but seems to be doing great with the rehabilitation and occupational therapy she has received! She can now walk independently and go up and down the stairs by holding on to the rail. Her fine motor skills have also improved and she can know draw lines and circles. She can speak sentences with 5-8 words, can communicate with others, and knows the names of her friends and caregivers. She can put clothes on and use the bathroom independently as well! Stella would love to be adopted by an American family and hopes to find a home soon. Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Colt is a sweet kiddo who is 9 years old! He was born with a cleft lip and a special need related to his eyelids. Both needs have been corrected with surgery upon arriving to the institute. Colt is described as an incredibly happy kiddo who is always laughing and smiling! He is very polite to his caretakers and teachers and is great at following instructions. Colt has great communication abilities and studies well in school. He is described as being generous, outgoing and energetic. Colt loves outdoor activities and playing with other children! Contact one of our matching specialists if you’d like to learn more about him!
Dennis is an incredible kiddo who just turned 8 last February! Dennis has Down’s Syndrome and a congenital heart defect, but he’s doing great! He’s very cooperative with his teachers and does very well in school. He loves to raise his hand in class and answer questions, and he does great at writing and math. Dennis loves music and art class and loves to dance and color. He even likes to help the other children do their chores! Dennis makes a point to speak often throughout the day, but he is oftentimes hard to understand. Overall he is doing very well in school and with his peers! Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more about Dennis!
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A Familiar Face – The China Matching Process
When we began the matching process it seemed so overwhelming at first. In my heart I wanted to bring home all of the sweet children I saw. How could I choose just one? As we were beginning the process of looking through photos and files of children, my daughter came home from school to tell me that her friend´s mother would love to speak with me about adoption as they had adopted three children.
When I called her the first question on my mind was, How do you know which child to choose? I was not prepared for the amazing and profound advice she gave me. She said, ¨If you were to walk into a room and start scanning that room for your daughter, your eyes would immediately stop when you found her because her face is familiar to you.¨ She said, surprisingly, you will have a similar experience when you see the child that you will adopt.
Of course, it isn’t exactly the same, because this is a child you have never seen before. However, there will be a familiarity and a knowing inside your mind and your heart that this is your child. I was grateful for this advice and prayed that I would have that feeling when I saw the child that we would adopt. I never could have imagined how true this was and how beautiful it would be to feel that sense of familiarity in a child´s face.
The next day, I began scanning through pictures of waiting children and as my eyes came across this little 5 year old girl, there was a familiarity in her face, for a moment she looked like my daughter when she was 5 years old. I clicked on the picture and read a little about her, there was a sense of knowing, of familiarity in her sweet little face. I became so excited at the thought of adding her to our family. There was a joy in my heart and something different that I felt when considering this little one than I had felt with any other child we had considered. Though I felt excitement I also felt a little hesitation, I had never thought we would adopt a child who was blind. Despite that little hesitation, I couldn’t deny that familiarity I felt and I knew in my heart she was our child.
When I approached my husband to tell him how I felt about this little girl he was a little hesitant at first as well. I knew that blindness was not a special need we had ever considered before and that he would have a lot of questions. We reached out to a couple families who had adopted blind children and in a matter of a couple of days learned so much and our minds began to be at ease. My husband continued looking through waiting child profiles and wanted to continue considering other children. I prayed that we would be able to make this decision in unity and I waited patiently for him to come to know what I already knew in my heart. He knew how I felt about her and prayed to know for himself and when he woke up the next morning, he turned to me and said, she is supposed to be in our family and I know it for sure now. Our hearts were both filled with excitement, anticipation and joy in knowing that she was our daughter.
Looking back I now understand that you must have an open heart and open mind when searching for your child. When we found the little girl that was to be our daughter, her special needs were not what we had expected, but even as we wait to bring her home, our lives have been enriched as we prepare for her. Learning Mandarin to help her adjustment, studying all we can about her condition and how to help her succeed in life has been a beautiful experience. My best advice is to let that beautiful experience into your life when that little familiar face finds you.
For more information on the China adoption or matching process, visit our website or contact us today!
Read MoreSponsored Star for June – $2,000 Grant Available!
Meet Quinn, GWCA’s Sponsored Star for June!
Quinn is an adorable 2 and a half year old girl who was born with Down syndrome. While she has some delays that are associated with her need she is doing very well! She can crawl and stand by herself, and she’s learning to walk using a small chair for stability. Quinn loves to listening to music, looking at picture books, dancing and coloring. She is able to use her hands to hold small objects and pass them back and forth.
Earlier this year one of our matching specialists had the opportunity to meet Quinn during a trip to China, and she would be happy to speak with any families that have questions about her.
As our Sponsored Star, Quinn has a $2,000 grant available towards her adoption fees! If you are interested in seeing Quinn’s file or learning how you can be matched with her, visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing or contact our China Matching Team today!
What is a Sponsored Star?
On the 1st of each month, Great Wall China Adoption will feature one of the kiddos from our Orphanage Partnerships as our monthly “Sponsored Star!” As our Sponsored Star, that child will be provided a $2,000 grant towards their adoption fees! Each of the kiddos selected will be a Special Focus child, meaning they have not found their Forever Family yet due to their age, or the degree of their needs. Together, we can find loving homes for these amazing kids!
We encourage any families interested in learning more about our Sponsored Star of the Month to visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing, or contact our China Matching Specialists to learn how you can be matched today! Check back on the first of each month to meet the newest featured child!
Read More8 New Kids on the Block!
Mark is a cute little boy that is 1 and a half yeas old. Mark had a spinal meningocele that was operated on and removed, which led to his legs being paralyzed, and he also has cerebral palsy. He has normal eye sight, normal defecation and urination, and he seems to be doing well cognitively. Mark is learning to speak and is actively babbling. He knows his name and he will respond when you call him. He likes babbling with his caretakers and cuddling with them. He likes listening to music and playing with other children. He can grasp toys and pass toys between his hands. Mark receives rehabilitation and gets his lower limbs massaged regularly. Mark’s caretakers say that he smiles and laughs a lot!
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Mark. We hope we are able to find Mark his Forever Family soon!
Tatum is a darling 10-year old with repaired cleft lip and palate! Her file also indicates that she may also have some cognitive delays, but she seems to be doing great in school! She lives in a foster family within her orphanage and she loves to spend time with her friends and caregivers. She is described as being active, optimistic, friendly, and helpful to others! She loves to sing, dance, and draw, dance, and sing, and loves to perform at the institute! Tatum has a close group of friends and she loves to invite younger kiddos to join in with fun activities. She loves to play tug-of-war and badminton, and she also enjoys throwing balls and climbing. She’s a happy, active girl! If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Great Wall China Adoption!
Selena is a beautiful 12 year old girl in need of a forever home! Selena has cognitive delays, but that doesn’t stop her from being a sweet and curious kiddo. She loves to listen to music, read, and spend time with her friends. She is currently in a simulated foster family in her orphanage and is thriving in the special education classes provided for her. Selena is shy around new people but becomes very outgoing and social around her caretakers, teachers, and friends. She takes initiative and says “hello” and “good morning” when she sees familiar faces! Selena also loves to sing, and will sing for a group when she feels encouraged. She loves to help her foster mother clean up the house, and she is always helpful with other kiddos. Please contact Great Wall if you’d like to learn more about Selena!
Carson is a sweet kiddo who will be turning 9 years old in June! He is developmentally delayed and has a urogenital need. Carson lives in a simulated family environment and is currently in school. He loves to smile and play and is described as being a sweet and sensitive kiddo with a big heart. Carson loves music and drawing. He receives some training in language expression and seems to be benefiting from this. Carson participates actively in school and in activities with his peers. He loves interacting with other children and his caretakers say he is great at sharing with others. If you’d like to learn more about Carson, contact one of our matching specialists to review his file!
Matilda is an adorable 2 1/2 year old girl in need of a forever home! Matilda ears formed a little differently than her peers and it is unclear whether or not she has any hearing impairment. Matilda also appears to have some type of syndrome, although it is not clear from her medical file what that may be. Matilda’s caregivers describe her as active, gentle, and cuddly! She loves to smile and loves to spend time with her caregivers. Matilda likes to imitate her caregiver’s actions and is easily able to express her needs. She loves toys that stimulate her senses and enjoys riding her tricycle! She’s a happy, social kiddo who loves to spend time with others. If you would like to learn more about Matilda, please reach out to Great Wall!
Tate is an adorable kiddo who will be turning 8 years old this August! He has spastic cerebral palsy which means his muscles are stiff. Tate receives rehabilitation which helps improve his condition. He is described as being energetic, positive and in tune with his emotions. He loves playing games and tends to be chatty with his peers! Tate is a great sharer and has great manners. He loves listening to stories and always tells his teacher that he would like to hear more. Tate has great expression ability and answers questions with confidence. He picks up on new concepts fairly easily and really enjoys learning in the classroom. Tate is able to walk with a walker and go up and down the stairs by holding the railings. His hands are flexible and he is able to get dressed on his own. Tate has the sweetest spirit and would love to find a family of his own someday. If you’d like to review his file, contact one of our matching specialists!
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Ruby is a sweet kiddo who is about to turn 12 years old in July! Ruby is cheerful, talkative, friendly and always has a ready smile. She is an active kiddo who loves to be around her peers. Ruby often helps take care of the younger children and she loves telling them stories. Her language comprehension skills are great and she can communicate well. Ruby looks forward to going to school everyday and has made great progress so far! She has great motor skills and really enjoys being active. She likes to running and playing on the swings in the summertime. If you’d like to learn more about Ruby, contact one of our matching specialists!
Charlie is a wonderful boy that just recently turned 12 years old. Charlie has mild cerebral palsy that seems to only affect his right hand. Other than his right hand, Charlie seems to be a smart, healthy boy with normal intellectual development! One of our GWCA staff members met Charlie when she visited China earlier this year and she would be happy to speak with any interested family about Charlie.
Charlie is a little shy when you first meet him, but he quickly warms up to you. He is very sociable and extroverted. He enjoys listening to music and singing. The GWCA staff member that met Charlie said that he is just a really sweet boy with a very kind heart and a warm personality. Charlie always seems to have a smile on his face and is very observant of the world around him. The GWCA staff member that met Charlie said she can’t believe that no one has adopted him yet because he is such a wonderful little boy!
Charlie is in 5th grade and is one of the top students in his class. Charlie has been chosen to be the Teacher’s Assistant in his class, which is a great honor and responsibility for him. Charlie has excellent self-care abilities such as dressing himself, bathing himself and eating on his own.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Charlie. We hope we are able to find Charlie his Forever Family soon!
Read MoreAdorable Photos from Neijiang Partnership
Our China matching specialists have just received photos of 8 adorable kiddos from one of our newest orphanage partnerships in Neijing! We are so excited for the opportunity to work with this orphanage, and we are looking forward to finding loving Forever Families for their kiddos. As we are still several months out from receiving these kids’ files, it is unclear whether their files will be considered LID or Special Focus. However, due to their young ages, it is likely that their files will only be LID unless they have more moderate or severe needs. As such, their files may only be available to families that have their dossiers logged in.
Our staff from the Beijing office truly enjoyed their visit to the orphanage, and shared a bit about their experience with us:
If you’re interested in learning more about our China adoption program or learning how you get started with the LID track, contact our China matching specialists today!
- Learn more about adopting form China
- Contact a China Matching Specialist
- LID vs Special Focus – What’s the Difference?
12 New Kids Added This Week!
Tony is an adorable 5-year old kiddo in need of a forever family! Tony was diagnosed with PKU, but seems to be doing very well! His file indicates that he may have some cognitive delays as well, but we are working hard to learn more updated information. His caretakers describe him as a affectionate kiddo who loves to play with his friends. Despite having a digestive need, he appears to eat a wide variety of foods without issue. If you’d like to learn more about him, please reach out to Great Wall!
Jeremiah is an adorable little boy from China that recently turned 3 years old. Jeremiah was abandoned when he was about three months old and he has been in the orphanage ever since that time. Jeremiah has PKU but seems to be doign well. His file was prepared in June 2014, so the following information is true as of that time when Jeremiah was only 15 months old. At that time he was able to sit up by himself, he could prop up his head and upper body when he was lying on his stomach and he could reach out for toys and hold them. He was holding his own bottle at the time as well. Jeremiah enjoyed being teased by his caregiver and would giggle when playing with his nanny. He liked bath time and playing in the water.
Since Jeremiah’s file is over a year old we are working hard to get some more updated information about him. You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Jeremiah. We hope we are able to find Jeremiah his Forever Family soon!
Huck is a sweet little boy that has just recently turned 2 years old. Huck has a cleft palate and CHD (patent foramen ovale). He has not received surgery on either his cleft palate or his heart. One could probably assume that because he hasn’t had a heart surgery yet, Huck is weaker than many other children his same age. At his time Huck is unable to stand up by himself. Huck uses a baby walker to get around a lot of the time. His caretakers say his cleft palate does not influence his eating and that he eats mainly porridge and milk.
Huck is babbling but he is not yet talking, and his hearing is normal. His caretakers say he is delayed cognitively, but it is unclear if he has any actual mental issues or if he is just generally delayed because he hasn’t had surgery on his heart or palate. Huck does like to imitate the words and actions of those around him.
Huck has an extroverted personality and is active. He is fond of listing to music and he really enjoys being cuddled by his caretakers. If he is upset, he will stop crying right away when he is picked up and cuddled. Huck can grasp toys and play with them.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Huck. We hope we are able to find Huck his Forever Family soon!
Owen is a healthy older boy who is 12 years old! He had a cleft lip when he was younger but it was repaired in 2005. Owen has lived in a foster family environment since he was a child and has done very well. He has been receiving education since he was 4 years old and can introduce himself in English. Owen has always done well in school and in 2014 he got 2nd place in the art competition! He enjoys running and riding his bike. He gets along with everyone around him and is described as being active, bright, kind and grateful. Contact one of our matching specialists if you would like to review Owen’s file!
Otto is a cute little guy who is 1 years old! His file indicates that he has cerebral palsy. It also indicates that he currently takes medication to control twitches he was experiencing upon entering the institute. The medication is controlling his symptoms very well. Otto loves smiling at familiar people and being cuddled and touched! He likes being around other children and happily waves his arms and legs when playing with his caretakers. Otto receives rehabilitation training daily to strengthen his physical development. He can turn his head when seeing moving objects and can express to his caretakers when he needs something. Otto is happiest outdoors and loves to observe his surroundings! If you’d like to review his medical file, contact one of our matching specialists!
Graham was recently apart of our JOY program! A family spent a week getting to know Graham and these are some of the amazing things they have to say about him! If you would like to learn more about Graham, contact GWCA and we can connect you with his advocate. 5 year old Graham’s yearns for a family of his own. He was born with a congenital heart defect that he will most likely need surgery for upon coming home to the United States. From the very first moments that we met him, he opened up to us and made an emotional connection. He is fully able to bond with a family as evidenced by how quickly he interacted with us and showed trust and affection. Graham is alert, intelligent, and interested in everything around him. He has a wonderful sense of humor and loves to laugh, make silly faces, play games, dress up in hats, sunglasses and adult size shoes. He loves to play with all sorts of toys, but will also sit quietly and look at books, sing songs, and other activities that take a longer attention span. His medicals needs are significant, but he is able to walk and play and even run. Graham is truly a treasure just waiting to be discovered by his forever family. Contact our matching specialists today to learn more!
Peter was recently apart of our JOY program! A family spent a week getting to know Peter and these are some of the amazing things they have to say about him! If you would like to learn more about Peter, contact GWCA and we can connect you with his advocate. Little Peter is truly a kind and gentle soul waiting for a family to come and open up his world. He is a quiet little boy who loves to take walks with a caregiver holding each hand to give him a feeling of security. The joy he feels when being held and bounced up and down in your arms produces a twinkle in his eyes and a huge smile on his face. Small manipulative toys fascinated him as did soft stuffed animals that he enjoyed hugging and cuddling with. He also enjoyed large motor activities like climbing up and down a set of steps and sliding down a slide. Peter loved going out to eat and trying new foods. He quickly learned a hand clapping game to let us know when he wanted to try something new or have more of a certain food. Peter was very patient while traveling in the van and waiting for activities to begin. Peter would be a loving addition to any family that is open to some unknowns. Contact our matching specialists today to learn more!
Winnie was recently apart of our JOY program! A family spent a week getting to know Winnie and these are some of the amazing things they have to say about her! If you would like to learn more about Winnie, contact GWCA and we can connect you with her advocate. Let’s talk all about Winnie, gorgeous little lady Winnie!! Winnie is as sweet as cinnamon French toast & she would love to share some with you, too! As most of you know Winnie has Downs (UP!) Syndrome (DS) but that doesn’t stop this girl from loving life to it’s fullest. She is oh-so-happy and very smart. Winnie loves her baby doll almost as much as she loves food & that is a WHOLE LOT! I have yet to see Winnie not eat any food item offered to her; she is not a picky eater. She loves to wear dresses & a bow in her hair, because she’s a princess! As loving and affectionate as Winnie is, she is also a healthy balance of independent and self-entertaining. Her favorites are her babydoll, finger puppets & a glitter wand! She can play for hours with toys and not make a peep. In fact, I have only heard her cry twice and that was because she was mocking the other crying baby in the room! Which brings me to one of my favorite things about Winnie: her impeccable copycat skills! And her smile… it’s infectious & with one flash of her dimples and big brown eyes she has the whole room around her melting! Winnie is healthy and in good weight and condition. She is wearing a 4T and fits in it wonderfully! It’s nice to see her so filled out and not skinny like so many orphans are. She does wear AFO’s (ankle foot braces) to help her with stability and walking. When not wearing them her ankles are a bit weak and have a hard time supporting her weight fully. So she will “bear crawl” when they are not on. When they are on she will walk a few feet & then she will sit down and crawl because she’s learned it is easier and faster! She will need someone to continue to teach her good walking skills and work with her to strengthen her legs! I also think getting her in much less bulky shoes will help a TON. Currently her shoes are thick, VERY heavy & not easy for her to ambulate. And of course with her UP! Syndrome she will need someone to adopt her that is either savvy with DS or willing to learn all about it. Children, people with DS are some of the most inspirational, loving people I have ever met. Winnie is truly a gem with her incredibly mind and intelligence. Contact us to learn more!
Mia is a sweet 5-year old girl in need of a forever family! Her official diagnosis indicates that she may have a cognitive delay, but Great Wall is working hard to find out more recent information. She seems to have excellent motor development, and is able to sit up and walk without assistance. Her language seems somewhat delayed, but she is still able to call to her caregivers to express her needs. She also does a great job imitating words! Mia is shy around new people but loves to smile. Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Alexa is a happy 12 year old with Microcephaly. She is an active and optimistic girl who always has a ready smile! She is described as being very polite and always wants to share her things with others. She loves taking part in group activities and especially likes being outdoors. She often helps take care of younger kiddos and is described as being an older sister! She is currently receiving speech therapy to enhance her communication skills. She does a great job at following instructions and understanding her teacher’s orders. When she has needs, she can express those needs to her caregivers on her own initiative. Alexa loves taking part in all types of games, especially with other children! If you are interested in learning more about Alexa, contact one of our matching specialists!
Savannah is a precious little girl from China that is about to turn 5 years old. Savannah has CHD, specifically a kind called cyanotic congenital heart disease. Savannah was abandoned when she had just turned 3 years old, so she has only been in the orphanage for a year now.
Savannah has normal intelligence development and can read simple poems. She has a quiet personality and she is fond of playing with toys and listening to music. She gets along well with other children in the orphanage. She has good self-care skills such as taking on and off her own clothes. She speaks 5-10 word sentences and asks questions like “what is that?” Other than her heart condition, Savannah appears to have normal physical development.
Savannah’s file is brand new, so this information is very current. You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Savannah. We hope we are able to find Savannah her Forever Family soon!
Christian is a sweet little boy from China that just turned 3 years old. He was born with a meningocele on his back, but had surgery to have it removed, and he doesn’t appear to have any other medical issues now. Christian seems to be doing really well based on the information in his file. Christian was abandoned at the entrance of a church when he was almost 2 years old. Because he was probably raised by a family for two years before he went to the orphanage, his delays don’t appear to be as significant as a child who was raised from birth in the orphanage.
Christian is now able to sit, stand and walk by himself. He can use his thumbs and index fingers to pick up small objects, to take a block out of the cup and knock two blocks together. Christian has normal hearing and vision, so he can locate the sound source and follow a moving toy visually. Christian can some words and knows many people’s names and can call out for them. He can communicate with others normally, he understands the meaning of “no,” and he knows how to give the object he is being asked for to the person who is asking for it. He can wave goodbye and blow kisses.
Christian is able to cooperate with his caretakers when he is being dressed, and is able to put on his own shoes by himself. He is very happy when a caretaker he knows well comes in the room. Christian is quiet and shy, but he gets along very well with other children. He likes to listen to music and whenever music is turned on he lights up with joy. Christian’s caretakers describe him as a lovely child and they hope he is able to find a Forever Family soon.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Christian. We hope we are able to find Christian her Forever Family soon!
Read MoreCelebrating 20 Years of Blessings!
Adoption reminds us to be grateful. Each day reminds us that for each parent, each family who begins their journey towards welcoming a new family member, that journey represents a child who will have a place to call home. A family, a home, and a whole heart is the blessing of adoption, and with each trip, the journey of an orphan ends and the journey of a family begins.
Today we are grateful to have followed the countless journeys of our adoptive families for twenty years. Today marks Great Wall China Adoption’s 20th anniversary! We have had 20 years to work with some of the most amazing families opening their hearts and homes to children in need of a family to call their own. This is 20 years of blessings that could not have happened without you! Today we are grateful for each and every one of the families who have adopted, followed our journey, or lent a voice to the children in need. You are the ones who have made it possible for us to reach this milestone! Here’s to an amazing twenty years, over 9,000 orphans home, and many more to come!
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