Jett’s Journey Home
For the past year, our team here at GWCA has been working hard to bring sweet Jett back to his family here in Texas. Jett was hosted in Summer of 2016. During that time, his host mom brought him into our office so that we could all say hi!
We rarely get a chance to meet the children that we place with families, so it is always an amazing opportunity to be able to meet a kiddo and be a part of their experience here in America. Once Jett returned to China, we all knew that we would have to work as hard as possible to bring him back as soon as we could.
This week, our hard work finally paid off. Jett and his mom were finally able to come back to our office, but this time he wasn’t a host kiddo— he was a son. It was an amazing experience to see the child that has been in our hearts for the past year finally be back home with his family. This past year brought new challenges and obstacles for him, but throughout all of that he waited patiently, knowing that his family would be there soon.
Although hosting is no longer an option for the China program, our Latvia Hosting program can provide this incredible opportunity for families like Jett’s. His family calls him the missing piece to their puzzle, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to help him find his home.
-Meredith Chambers, China Adoption Counselor
Read more about Jett’s story to find his family
Contact our adoption specialists today to learn how you can begin your adoption journey!
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- Jett and his mom at the Great Wall of China
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- Happy day! Jett, his mom, and his sister finalizing his adoption
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- Jett and his mom visit our office
Resources:
– Learn more about China adoption
– Learn more about Latvia hosting
– Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing
– Contact a China adoption specialist
I Found My Family!
Woohoo! We are incredibly thrilled to announce that this sweet 2-year-old girl has a family that is working towards bringing her home forever. We are so happy that she is now one step closer to her Forever Family, and we’re excited to continue following her journey home. Congratulations to her and her new family from all of us at GWCA and CAN!
Yara’s information was exclusively shared with her family before her file went live on the photo listing. If you would like a sneak peek of other available kiddos before their files are shared with the general public, all you have to do is join our agency and start submitting your dossier! Our priority will be to find the perfect match for your family.
China Adoption – Special Focus
All of the kids whose profiles are currently on our photo listing, including this precious girl, have the same designation of “Special Focus.” This means that families can be matched with them at any point in the process, making the adoption journey as a whole relatively quick! We receive new children’s files each week, both from our orphanage partnerships and from the Shared List, which provides our families with the opportunity to review multiple files until they find a child that they feel would be a good fit.
If you’re interested in learning how you can be matched with one of our Waiting Children, contact our matching specialists or visit our China adoption photo listing today!
Resources:
– Learn more about China adoption
– Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing
– Contact a China adoption specialist!
5 New Kids on the Block!
Meet Jax!
Jax is a precious little boy from China, who is 3 and a half years old. Jax is described as a gentle and introverted child who is generally happy. Jax likes to play with other children and enjoys spending time with his caregivers. His favorite activities are playing with building blocks and playing outside on the playground.
Jax has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and has received rehabilitation training that has helped him improve tremendously. He does still have some challenges, such as having hands that aren’t as flexible. He can hold a pen by himself and can scribble on a paper, but he cannot draw clear letters yet (of course, he is only 3 and a half, and most children that age are not yet writing clear letters).
Jax can walk by himself, trot, and go up and down stairs all by himself. He is delayed on language and can only say a few words and short phrases such as “mom” and “give me.” He can also call the other children in the orphanage by name. He knows his own name and will turn when his name is called.
With the proper medical care and therapies, there is no telling how much Jax could thrive! Jax needs a family to adopt him and bring him to America, so he can receive the proper treatment he needs. Will you be that family?
If you would like to learn more about Jax, please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!
Click Here to Watch Jax’s Video!
Meet Ben!
This amazing kiddo’s name is Ben! Ben is a sweet 10-year old boy in need of a forever family! Ben was hosted in the United States through GWCA’s hosting program for a month in summer of 2016. He had an amazing time while being hosted and bonded extremely well with his host family.
Ben was born with very mild clubbed feet, but he has not needed any physical therapy or surgery to walk and run without assistance. He is very sociable and loves to say hello and thank you in English. He is on target developmentally and is a bright, intelligent kiddo. Ben is in regular school and is doing well.
Ben is very active and outgoing and loves playing with other children! He loved playing with his host siblings and would make a fantastic brother. He is a sweet, fun-loving kiddo who would thrive with the love of a forever family!
You can learn more about Ben by contacting the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!
Click Here to Watch Ben’s NEW Video!
Meet Zachary!
This precious 1-year-old boy’s name is Zachary, and he is in need of a forever home! Zachary was born with protein dysplasia of the brain. Despite this need, he appears to be very active and engaged. He is a bright, happy boy who has excellent fine motor skills and the ability to roll over independently. He is very attached to his caregiver and loves to snuggle and laugh with her. He recognizes his name being called and is tracking items visually. Zachary loves to lay in the sun with the other kiddos and greatly enjoys being outside. He is described as being energetic and smiley! He would thrive with the love of a family. Please reach out to GWCA to learn more!
Meet Jasper!
This darling boy’s name is Jasper! He is 12-years old and is a healthy kiddo! Jasper is a bright, extroverted, and friendly boy who loves his caregivers and the other children in the orphanage. He has excellent language development and appears to have met all developmental milestones. He is very independent and able to take care of himself and others. Jasper is in desperate need of finding his forever family before he ages out of the system at age 14. He is a smart, sweet child who would thrive with a family to call his own. Please reach out to GWCA to learn more!
Meet Lincoln!
Lincoln is a sweet little boy that is 4 and a half years old. He is described by his caretakers as being very cooperative, smart, and cute. Lincoln gets along with other children, and he likes to play with them and do group activities. He can walk well on his own. Lincoln can speak and can sing full children’s songs. Also, he can hold a pen and scribble with it on paper.
Lincoln is good at following directions and will often help his caretakers with their chores. Sometimes when he sees that his caretakers are tired, he will give them little back massages to help make them feel better.
Lincoln has a congenital heart defect (CHD). He had a UCG (cardiac ultrasound) done on February 25, 2016 that showed he had mitral atresia, left ventricular dysplasia, truncus arteriosus, right heart enlargement, ASD (left to right shunt), two direction shunt of VSD (mainly left to right), and three tricuspid regurgitation.
Because of the complexity of Lincoln’s heart condition, no more surgical procedures will be performed on him for the foreseeable future. He will probably never receive additional heart surgeries in China. Most likely, the only chance Lincoln has to survive and have a healthy, happy life is if he is adopted by a family in the United States who can give him the medical care, love, and attention he needs.
If you would like to learn more about Lincoln and see all of his new videos, please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!
Click Here to Watch One of Lincoln’s NEW Videos!
Resources
- Visit the China Waiting Child photo listing
- Contact a China adoption specialist
- Learn more about China adoption
URGENT: Only Four Months Until Rebecca Ages Out
Every child needs a loving and permanent family. However, when an orphan “ages out” in China, they lose their chance to be part of a family, where they can feel safe and be loved. At the young age of 14, these children are deemed ineligible for adoption, and their hope for a bright future all but vanishes. This is the situation Rebecca would face, unless she’s able to find a family who can bring her home by her 14th birthday this January.
Rebecca is a lovely and smart young girl, who is outgoing, active, and gets along well with others. Her caregivers describe her as being obedient, sensible, and polite. She enjoys singing and will often perform at school events and at the orphanage. This year she won the second prize in a singing competition!
Click here to watch a video of the talented Rebecca singing beautifully!
Rebecca is missing her left eye and has corneal leukoplakia in her right eye. However, her right eye has some sight, and she’s able to walk around freely in familiar environments without assistance. Currently, she attends a school for children who are blind, where she’s performing very well. Her cognitive and language abilities are normal, and she can read in braille. Rebecca earns excellent grades and has been awarded “Triple-A” student every year.
She has expressed to caregivers that she wants to be adopted by an American family and desires to have a home and parents of her own. Would you consider giving Rebecca a 14th birthday that she will never forget? If you would like to learn more about adopting this sweet kid, please contact China Adoption Specialist Heidi at heidi@gwca.org today. We hope that Rebecca can find her Forever Family soon and experience the love and care that she deserves.
Visit our Waiting Child photo listing to request Rebecca’s file!
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I Found My Family!
Hooray! We are thrilled to share that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this incredible boy home forever!
Last winter, Luke was hosted by a family in our previous China hosting program and had an amazing time while he was here. Thanks to the incredible efforts of his host family and adoption community advocates, Luke was able to find his forever family.
Congratulations from all of us at GWCA and CAN, and we are excited to follow the rest of Luke’s journey home!
Since this sweet boy’s file was considered Special Focus, his family was able to review his information prior to submitting their dossier. All of the kiddos that are on our photo listing are in need of loving forever families, and you can be matched with them right away! If your family is interested in learning more about any of the Waiting Children in our China adoption program, contact one of our China matching specialists or visit our photo listing today.
Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing to learn about kids in need of forever families!
Contact our China Matching Specialists to learn how you can start your adoption journey!
Resources:
– Learn more about China adoption
– Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing
– Contact a China adoption specialist
Amara Has a $2,000 Adoption Grant!
As our Sponsored Star for September, Amara now has a $2,000 grant available towards her adoption fees! If you are interested in reviewing Amara’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!
This beautiful girl’s name is Amara, and she is 12 years old! Amara has been diagnosed with Dandy Walker Syndrome, but overall she seems to be doing phenomenally well in regards to her general development! She was also born with polysyndactyly of both hands and limb differences of her legs. Amara is a smart, kind girl who loves her caregivers. She is described as being very happy and content! She loves to draw and her orphanage even sent us some of her beautiful drawings! Amara is an amazing kiddo who would thrive with the love of parents. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
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 receive 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 special 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!
Resources
– Learn more about China adoption
– Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing
– Contact a China adoption specialist
New Kids on the Block
Meet Camilla!
This precious kiddo’s name is Camilla, and she is 4 years old! Camilla has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but with rehabilitation treatment she has made incredible progress. She is able to walk without assistance and has excellent fine motor skills! Her teachers describe her as having some overall developmental delays, but we believe she would make amazing progress with more specialized attention. She is sweet, smiley kiddo who loves her caregivers and the other children at the orphanage. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Meet Rebecca!
**AGING OUT** Rebecca is a lovely young girl from China that will turn 14 years old this January. If Rebecca is not adopted before she turns 14, she will age out of the China Adoption System and will never get the chance to have a family. Rebecca has expressed to her caregivers that she very much wants to be adopted by an American family and that she desires to have a home and parents of her own.
Rebecca is missing her left eye and has corneal leukoplakia in her right eye, so her right eye has some sight, and can walk around freely in a familiar environment without any assistance. She goes to a special school for children who are blind. Her cognitive abilities and language abilities are normal and she is doing very well in school. Rebecca is currently in 6th grade and she gets excellent grades. Rebecca has been awarded “Triple-A” student every year at her school. This year she won the second prize in a singing competition at her school. Rebecca can also read in braille.
Rebecca likes to sing and will often perform at different celebratory events at her school and at the orphanage. Rebecca gets along very well with her peers and with her caregivers! Her teachers describe her as being obedient, sensible and polite. Rebecca is a very outgoing and active girl and has a ready smile.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting sweet Rebecca. We hope we are able to find Rebecca her Forever Family soon!
Click Here to Watch Rebecca’s NEW Video where she is singing beautifully!
Meet Lyla!
I found my family!
Lyla is a sweet little girl from China that just recently turned 1 year old. Lyla only has two fingers on each of her hands and only two large toes on her feet. Lyla is doing well developmentally and cognitively in all other regards.
Lyla is described as an active girl who has a ready smile. Lyla can pick up objects, including food, and can feed herself snacks. Lyla is good at imitating what adults are saying and she is already saying a few words. Lyla can walk on her own and can climb up and down stairs.
If you would like to learn more about Lyla, you can request her file today!
Meet Ziggy!
Meet Ziggy! Ziggy is an incredible 13 year old boy in need of a home as soon as possible. Ziggy ages out of the adoption system in February of 2018, so he urgently needs to find his family. Ziggy is a smart, healthy boy who’s only need is colorblindness! He is currently in school and is learning basic English introductions. He is extremely athletic and loves to play football, even wining second prize for his school football team! He is described as being very curious and disciplined in school. He loves to take initiative in class discussion and present ideas to the group! He is very independent and extremely bright. Ziggy is an amazing kiddo who would thrive with the love of a family. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Meet Amara!
This beautiful girl’s name is Amara, and she is 12 years old! Amara has been diagnosed with Dandy Walker Syndrome, but overall she seems to be doing phenomenally well in regards to her general development! She was also born with polysyndactyly of both hands and limb differences of her legs. Amara is a smart, kind girl who loves her caregivers. She is described as being very happy and content! She loves to draw and her orphanage even sent us some of her beautiful drawings! Amara is an amazing kiddo who would thrive with the love of parents. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Meet Joshua
oshua is a kind little boy from China that just recently turned 11 years old. Joshua has a unique condition where he has XXY chromosomes and hypospadias. Joshua is being raised as a boy and he appears to fully identify as a boy as well. Joshua is overall a healthy boy who is generally on target developmentally and cognitively. One of my friend’s at GWCA visited me in China earlier this year and she would love to speak with prospective families about me!
Joshua is in 4th grade in a regular school and he gets average grades compared with his peers. He enjoys singing and dancing. He likes to play basketball with his friends. He also loves to draw! If you give Joshua paper and pencils he can draw for hours! he often has a smile on his face and is generally a happy kiddo.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Joshua!
Click Here to Watch Joshua’s Video #1!
Click Here to Watch Joshua’s Video #2!
Resources
- Visit the China Waiting Child photo listing
- Contact a China adoption specialist
- Learn more about China adoption
20 Kids Home In August!
This August, 20 kids have come home from China to be with their forever families! This is a day that both these children and their families have anticipated for quite some time, and we’re so happy that it has finally come. While some of these kiddos have just met their families for the very first time, others have already had the opportunity to get acquainted through GWCA’s past Orphan Hosting programs.
Some of these children have been with their families for mere days, and yet the transformation that we have seen already through photos and videos is truly astounding. It’s incredible to see what can happen when a child has the love and support of a family. Congratulations to each of these kiddos and their forever families from all of us at GWCA, and welcome home!
China Waiting Child Adoption
Families in GWCA’s China adoption program can be matched with Special Focus children at any point in the process, making the adoption journey as a whole relatively quick! We receive new children’s files each week, both from our orphanage partnerships and from the Shared List, which provides our families with the opportunity to review multiple files until they find a child that they feel would be a good fit. Contact our China matching specialists or visit our photo listing to learn more about the kids that we’re currently advocating for!
Resources
– Visit the China Waiting Child Photo Listing
– Contact our China Matching Specialists
– Learn more about the China adoption process
5 New Kids Added This Week!
Meet Alice!
Meet Alice! She is a precious kiddo who is 6-years old. Alice was born with cleft palate and macrostomia, meaning her mouth is wider than her peers. She has had surgery for both and has recovered extremely well! Alice also has a patent foramen ovale, but it is unclear at this time whether or not this need impacts her daily life. She is delayed overall, but she has made progress since arriving at the orphanage! She has excellent fine motor skills, is able to stand without assistance and walk with the help of her caregiver, and she is able to follow simple commands. She is a bright spirit who would thrive with the necessary treatments and therapies.
Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Meet Willem!
Willem is a sweet little boy from China that is 2 and a half years old. Willem has down syndrome and is doing well overall. He can crawl, use his thumb and index finger deftly. He can take blocks out of one cup and put them in another cup. He can make sounds such as “yiya” and can imitate the pronunciation of others. He is an active boy with a ready smile. He likes playing with toys and has quick reactions.
If you would like to learn more about Willem, please request to review his file today!
Meet Lexi!
Lexi is a lovely little girl from China that has just recently turned 2 years old. Lexi has down syndrome and she also has polydactyly of her left thumb. Lexi can sit up by herself, can roll over by herself, can hold her bottle to drink milk and can play with toys such as the toy piano. She can make sounds such as “ah” and “wawa.” Lexi will smile and giggle when she is being teased. She is generally a quiet girl that will play happily with toys by herself and near others. Lexi likes listening to music and receiving cuddles from her caretakers.
If you would like to learn more about Lexi, please request to review her file today!
Click Here to Watch Lexi’s Video!
Meet Amos!
This precious little boy’s name is Amos! Amos is 2 years old and was born with differences of sex development. His caregivers describe him as being an active a cute kiddo who loves to cuddle and play! He has excellent fine motor skills and loves to engage with his caregivers during playtime. He can easily track sound and can distinguish between his caretakers and strangers. He is a smiley kiddo who loves to play with others! Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Meet Jorah!
I’VE BEEN MATCHED WITH A FAMILY!
Jorah is a precious little boy from China that just recently turned 2 years old. Jorah has post-operative annular pancreas and some verbal delays, but otherwise this kiddo seems to be doing really well!
Jorah can make sounds such as “dada” and “ah.” Jorah will wave goodbye and blow kisses when someone leaves the room Jorah enjoys pushing the walker back and forth in the activity room and enjoys riding the wooden horse. He likes playing with adults and is very close with his caretakers. Jorah is described as being active and having a sunny personality.
Resources
- Visit GWCA’s Waiting Child Photo Listing
- Contact a China Adoption Specialist
- Learn More About China Adoption
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