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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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
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
7 New Kids on the Block
Hope
Hope is a beautiful little girl from China that just turned 2 years old. Hope has post-operative repair of biliary atresia and mild anemia. She is a little delayed in walking but she is learning to walk right now. She can walk by holding on to a handrail or holding an adult’s hands. Hope is doing well developmentally and cognitively overall.
Hope can say words such as “auntie,” “mama,” and “little brother.” Hope is described as being a good girl who is active and brave. One of Hope’s favorite things to do is to ride bicycles. She also like games involving balls. Hope is close with her caretakers and enjoys getting snuggles from them.
If you would like to learn more about Hope, including watching all of her new videos, then please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!
Click Here to Watch One of Hope’s Videos!
Visit GWCA’s photo listing to request Hope’s file!
You can watch more of Hope’s videos when you request to review her file!
Logan
This precious kiddo’s name is Logan! Logan is 2 years old. Logan’s caretakers describe him as cognitively delayed, but he appears to be doing great overall. He is able to express his needs clearly and can say “Dad” when trying to get his caregiver’s attention. He reacts when his name is called and is able to maintain eye contact with his nannies. He has excellent fine motor skills and is able to stand with assistance. He loves to play on the keyboard and likes to point at pictures in books! He is an adorable kiddo who needs a home to call his own. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Visit GWCA’s photo listing to request Logan’s file!
Yara
Yara is a precious little girl from China that just turned 2 years old. Yara has post-operative resection of the duedenal diaphragm and some mobility and verbal delays, but she is doing well cognitively and in overall development.
Yara can walk on her own now and is very curious. She likes to play with dolls and stuffed animals. Yara also likes to ride the wooden horse and also enjoys playing on the swings.
Yara is very close with her caretakers and she enjoys holding their hands and walking with them. Yara is a gentle girl that plays quietly by herself most of the time. She can make sounds such as “ah” and “ya” and can say “mama.”
If you would like to learn more about Yara, please contact the GWCA Home Finding Team today!
Visit GWCA’s photo listing to learn more about Yara!
Benji
This sweet kiddo’s name is Benji, and he is 3 years old! He was born with anal atresia and hypospadias, but after his surgery for anal atresia he appears to be doing very well. Benji’s thumbs are also malformed, but his fine motor ability is improving over time. Benji makes eye contact when his nannies are speaking to him and is able to visually locate different sounds. He is a smiley kiddo who is described as being very gentle and happy. He loves to play with toys and listen to music, and is very attached to his caretaker! Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more about this precious boy!
Visit GWCA’s photo listing to request Benji’s file!
Adeline
This sweet girl’s name is Adeline! Adeline is 10 years old, and was born with cerebral palsy and strabismus of her left eye. Adeline is a bright, smart girl who loves helping her caretakers. She has mobility delays overall, but is able to stand with support. She is very independent and is able to dress herself, use the bathroom, and help other children. She loves to sing and is described as being able to communicate well with others. Adeline is a precious kiddo who would thrive with the love of a family. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Visit GWCA’s photo listing to request Adeline’s file!
Eli
Eli is a precious little boy from China that just turned 2 years old. Eli has a heart defect when he was younger and received surgery at a very good children’s hospital in China when he was about 6 months old. Eli’s surgery was to repair his atrial septal defect and ligation of patent ductus arteriosus.
Eli also deformity of his ears, so he has some language delays because his hearing is impaired. Eli will greatly benefit from being adopted so that he can get hearing aids and speech therapy to fully grow and thrive.
Eli is a sweet boy that is very curious and active. He can crawl and walk while he’s holding on to something. Eli enjoys playing alone and with other children. He will often crawl over to where other children are sitting and play with them. Eli has good fine motor skills.
If you would like to review Eli’s full file, please contact the China Home Finding Team today!
Click Here to Watch Eli’s Video!
There are more videos of Eli you can view when you request to review his full file!
Visit GWCA’s photo listing to request Eli’s file!
Kaylie
Kaylie is a sweet little girl from China who just turned 3 years old. Kaylie has dwarfism so she is small for her age, but she is doing well cognitively and developmentally in all other regards. Kaylie is a shy little girl that enjoys playing games with others and receiving cuddles from her caretakers.
Kaylie has good verbal skills and can say things like “more rice” and “mama.” Kaylie can walk on her own and is very curious. She will wave goodbye to people when they leave the room and will blow them kisses.
If you would like more information on Kaylie, please contact the China Home Finding Team today.
Click Here to Watch Kaylie’s Video!
Visit GWCA’s photo listing to learn more about Kaylie!
Resources
- Visit GWCA’s Waiting Child Photo Listing to learn how you can be matched!
- Contact a China adoption specialist to learn more!
Luke Needs a Forever Family!
Luke is a sweet 7 year old boy from China who was hosted by a family in the United States during Winter 2017! Luke was going to be adopted by a family, however, due to the recent changes in China’s eligibility requirements, the family is no longer able to move forward with his adoption. Now Luke is in need of a family once more – could you be his Forever Family?
Luke’s host family described him as being a very happy and smart kiddo who radiates joy and has a pleasant, fun personality. While he was in the United States for the hosting program, he would write in English in his workbooks, and he seemed to be very good at correctly copying information!
Luke’s favorite activities are exploring outside and playing on the playground. He has a bi-lateral hand malformation with missing digits and bilateral cleft foot deformity with missing digits, but that doesn’t stop him from doing what he loves. He’s walk and run normally, and he can do crafts such as painting, writing, stringing beads, and much more!
Visit our Waiting Child photo listing or contact GWCA’s China adoption specialists today to learn more about Luke!
Resources
– Visit the GWCA Waiting Child Photo Listing
– Contact a China Adoption Specialist
– Learn More About China Adoption
5 New Kids on the Block
Wayla
Wayla is a beautiful little girl from China that is 3 and a half years old! Wayla had hydrocephalus when she was younger, but she received surgery and a shunt in May 2015 and she has recovered well from this operation. She also has some speech delays. Wayla is not walking yet but is crawling very well and she can stand up when holding on to something. She can sit up by herself and play with toys.
Wayla is a shy and gentle little girl. She likes to push the ball between herself and her nanny. Wayla also enjoys threading beads. She is very attached to her nannies. Wayla will make sounds such as “ya” and “na” and can say “mama.” She likes clapping her hands when her nannies call her name.
If you would like to learn more about Wayla, please request to review her file today!
Luke
Luke is a sweet little boy from China that is 7 years old! Luke was hosted by a family in the United States during Winter 2017 and had a great time while he was here! Luke was going to be adopted by a family, but
becuase of the recent changes in China’s eligiblity rules, Luke was not able to be adopted by that family. Now Luke needs a new family to bring him into their home and love him for the rest of his life. Could you be his Forever Family?
Here is some information the host family provided about when Luke was in their home during hosting:
“Luke is a seven-year-old who radiates joy. He loves life and has such a pleasant, fun personality. Every day he wakes up happy and ready for the events of the day. He is very easy to deal with and transitions well from one activity to another.
It appears he is very smart. His writing in English workbooks during hosting shows he writes letters very well and can correctly copy information. The way he interacts with people and summarizes situations shows he is a thinker and processes situations well.
Playing outside or on the playground are two of his favorite activities. He loves to run, climb and slide! The Zoo, BounceU, Above All Trampoline and swimming are some of his other favorite activities during hosting in the US.
He has bi-lateral hand malformation with missing digits and bilateral cleft foot deformity with missing digits. He does tedious projects with his hands such as making crafts, slotting beads, painting, writing and more. If not looking at his hands, it is not obvious that his thumbs are not normal or that some fingers are fused. Because he has two thumbs, surgery on his hands would probably not be recommended. His foot deformity does not affect his walking or running. The pediatrician noted that these deformities do not require surgery, rather being aware that as he grows up, he may need wide shoes.
He is small for his age which is often typical of children who live in an orphanage. The pediatrician thinks he may be a short stature child based on his shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle displaying some malformation. In January 2017 he weighed 39 pounds gaining two pounds during hosting and was 3’5” tall. Oral care seems to be very good with no concerns at the dental visit.
A Chinese friend talked to him several times and says he speaks excellent Mandarin. She noted he does not speak the dialect that is heavy in the area where he lives. Google Translate works very well to translate his Mandarin into English because he speaks so clearly. He is very conversational and speaks some English words now.
He is very obedient and rarely needs to be redirected. He has a bit of an obstinate streak that surfaces occasionally, but it allows him to express his opinion in an appropriate way.
His daily routine of hygiene, getting dressed, and chores is well-developed. Every day he sees what needs to be done to set the table for meals, get food out of the refrigerator, clear the table after meals and more and does it! His favorite foods are bananas, oranges and rice.
Luke sees the beauty of family and expressed through translation to the host family that he wants to be adopted. He should transition well into a family.”
Essie
This beautiful girl’s name is Essie! She is 5 years old and was born with esotropia of her eyes. This does not impact her vision in any way. She is also described as having cognitive developmental delays compared to the other kiddos in the orphanage. Essie does not appear to have mobility delays or any concerns with her fine motor development. She is able to understand adult’s directions and can speak using 1-2 word sentences! She loves to listen to music and dances happily when a song is playing. She loves to play outside and watch cartoons with her friends! Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Dane
This sweet kiddo’s name is Dane! Dane is 7 years old. He was born with a heart defect but appears to have had surgery prior to arriving at the orphanage at one year old. He is deaf in both ears and has needs impacting his eye development. He does not appear to have visual impairment. Dane is a bright, happy kiddo who communicates well with his teachers using simple gestures and lip reading. He has attached well to his caregivers and loves to show affection by hugging! He is extremely independent and is able to feed and dress himself without assistance. He does not appear to have any mobility or cognitive delays overall. Dane is able to write numbers from 1 to 100 and draw patterns! He loves to learn and has a natural curiosity. He also loves to play outside with other kiddos. He is a smart, sweet kiddo who would thrive with the love and care of a family. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Mason
This precious boy’s name is Mason! Mason is 5 years old and was born with cleft lip and palate and congenital heart disease. He file indicates that he has had surgery to repair his cleft lip, but not to repair the cleft palate or heart defect. Mason is described by his caregivers as being a bright, smart, and polite child. He is very independent and is able to feed and dress himself without assistance. He always greets teachers when they come in and waves goodbye when they leave! He appears to be on target cognitively and is able to verbalize his name and age. He has a lot of friends and is able to tell you his best friends name if asked! Mason is very enthusiastic and loves to help his teachers. He will assist with other children and loves to push wheelchairs for his friends in need. His teachers all love him and praise him for his good memory, imitative ability, and ability to learn new things. He is speaking in full sentences and is very communicative. Mason is an incredible boy who would thrive with the treatment he needs. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Resources
- Visit GWCA’s Waiting Child photo listing to request a child’s file
- Contact one of GWCA’s China adoption specialists
- Learn more about the China adoption process
9 New Kids Are Waiting!
Meet Merry
Merry is an adorable little girl from China that is 4 and a half years old. Merry has down syndrome is doing quite well! Merry is extroverted and active and loves playing with other children in a group. Merry also likes to interact with adults and can follow simple instructions well. Merry also likes cartoon and she will laugh at the funny parts. Merry’s favorite snacks are small buns and chips. Merry is described as being adorable and sweet.
Merry has good gross and fine motor skills. She is can walk and go up and down stairs by herself. She can throw and pick up a ball when playing catch with someone. She can eat snacks and by herself. She can tear paper with two hands and she can squat to pick up dropped toys. Like many other children with down syndrome, Merry has delayed language abilities compared with children who do not have down syndrome. However she is able to speak simple words like “mom” and “dad” and say “bye bye.” She can also express many of her needs and wants by using simple sign language gestures, such as expressing when she wants to eat.
Merry did have CHD when she was younger, but she has received surgery and now appears to have no issues with her heart.
If you would like to learn more about Merry you can request to review Merry’s full file today!
Meet Arabella!
This precious girl’s name is Arabella! She is ten years old. She was born with spina bifida, but after receiving surgery she does not appear to have any mobility limitation. At the time her file was prepared in 2014 she was incontinent, but Great Wall is working to learn more updated information. She is described by her caregivers as being a sweet, gentle kiddo who gets along very well with other kiddos and her caregivers. Her language development is a little delayed for her age, but she is able to speak full sentences and communicate her needs well. She is is a curious child who loves to learn and is able to read and write numbers. Overall it sounds as though she does have some cognitive delays compared to her peers, but her file indicates that she has made amazing progress with the love and care of her teachers. She would thrive with the love of a family.
Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Meet Birdie
Birdie is a cute little girl from China that is about to turn 3 years old. Birdie was not abandoned until she was 1 year old, so most likely she was able to attach to her birth mother for a longer amount of time than many children in the orphanage typically do. When she arrived at the orphanage she was already able to sit, stand, crawl and walk with hands supported. After she came into the orphanage she learned how to walk, wave hello and goodbye, blow kisses and clap her hands. She was saying simple words like “mama” and “sister.”
However, on April 24, 2016, Birdie had a very bad seizure and had to go tot the hospital. After this time Birdie’s limbs got very stiff and she couldn’t walk or sit. She started doing rehabilitation training, acupuncture and massage therapy to help loosen up her muscles.
She has made many improvements over time and can now make sounds and say some simple words. She can hold her head up and look toward someone when they say her name. She needs help to eat and will often be fed things like porridge by her nannies.
Birdie loves to go outside and she enjoys being around other children. She is described as a lovely child who loves getting cuddles from her nannies.
If you would like to learn more about Birdie you can request her full file today!
Meet Asher
This amazing kiddo’s name is Asher! Asher is 13 years old and will be aging out next June. He is in desperate need of a family to give him the love he deserves. Asher was born with impairment of his right eye, but it has not slowed him down! He is bright, inquisitive, and curious. He is very attached with his caregivers and loves to help care for the younger kiddos in the orphanage. He is a talkative little guy who loves to have conversations with his caretakers! He is currently in school and is seems to be doing great overall. He always completes his homework after school and helps out other children when they need assistance. He is very independent and is able to wash his clothes, clean his room, and help others. He loves to read, jump rope, and ride his bike! He is an amazing boy who needs a family to call his own. Please reach out to Great Wall to learn more!
Meet Jody
Jody is a precious little girl from China that is 3 and a half years old. Jody was born with a facial cleft, but it has recently been repaired and has healed very well. This photo does not show the repaired facial cleft, but there are more photos in the child’s full file showing the results of the successful surgery and her repaired facial cleft that has been closed. Jody also has some pretty significant hearing loss in both ears, possibly close to deafness, so she is going to be quite delayed on speech. Jody’s left ear hearing is 70DBNHL and and her right ear hearing is 60DBNHL.
Jody is described as being happy and brave. Jody gets along well with others and likes to play with her friends. Jody’s favorite toys to play with are dolls.
Meet Heath!
Heath is 10 years old and in need of a family to call his own. He was born with a malformed right ear and limb differences of his right arm, but that hasn’t slowed him down! Heath is incredibly bright, talkative, and intelligent. He is described by his caregivers as being very polite and kind towards others. When he encounters challenges, he is able to easily analyze the problem and find ways to solve it. He is a hard worker and maintains an average school score next to his peers. He loves class and has a natural curiosity for learning! Heath also loves art, and loves to paint. (directsteelllc.com) One of his favorite things to do is rhythmic gymnastics, and he has amazing overall mobility. He is a bright, intelligent boy who has not been hindered in any way by his needs.
If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Great Wall!
Meet Ethan and Evan!
**TWINS** ETHAN (wearing the blue shirt in the photo) is a sweet little boy in China who is about to turn 11 years old. Ethan and his twin brother Evan were abandoned when they were approximately 3 and a half years old and were taken to the orphanage at that time. Because Ethan and Evan are twins, a family can adopt both of these children at the same time, which is an exception to the new CCCWA adoption rules.
Ethan is described as extroverted and brave. He likes to play sports and play on the playground outside. Ethan gets along well with other children and enjoys going to school. Ethan also has very good self-care skills.
Ethan was diagnosed when he came into the orphanage with gastrocnemius pseudohypertrophy, also known as muscular dystrophy. However, as the years have passed, he does not appear to show any symptoms of having this disorder. His file indicates that he is basically a healthy child and has normal physical, cognitive and language development just like any other child. It is possible that this child was misdiagnosed when he was younger or that his condition is not as significant as was previously thought.
EVAN (wearing the green shirt in the photo) is a sweet little boy in China who is about to turn 11 years old. Evan and his twin brother Ethan were abandoned when they were approximately 3 and a half years old and were taken to the orphanage at that time. Because Evan and Ethan are twins, a family can adopt both of these children at the same time, which is an exception to the new CCCWA adoption rules.
Evan is described as being more introverted and quiet, although he is more lively and jovial around familiar people. Evan is described as being intelligent and helpful to his teachers. He has very good self-care skills. He enjoys playing with building blocks and he also likes playing outside.
Evan was diagnosed with muscle malnutrition and a right groin hernia, however over the years it appears that he is physically growing normally and that his needs don’t really affect him. It is possible that he was misdiagnosed as a child or that his muscular issues were not very significant. His hernia also does not seem to affect him. Evan appears to have normal physical, cognitive and language abilities.
Meet David
David is a sweet little boy from China that is 6 and a half years old. David is deaf so he some developmental delays compared with his hearing peers. David lives in a rural area of China, so his ability to learn sign language currently is very limited, so he isn’t really able to communicate well with others. One of our GWCA staff members met David when she visited China earlier this year and she would be happy to speak with any interested family about David.
Even though David can’t communicate all of his thoughts and feelings with others, David has a good attitude and a happy nature. David is shy but he does get along well with others. David’s caretakers say that he has good self-care abilities like being able to go to the bathroom by himself and putting on his clothes by himself. David does not currently go to school, but when he is older they hope they will able to get him some schooling to learn sign language. What David really needs though is the love and care of a Forever Family and the educational resources to thrive as a deaf individual. David will most likely never receive what he needs to grow up and become an independent person without being adopted by a family in the United States.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting David. We hope we are able to find David his Forever Family soon!
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Resources
- Visit GWCA’s Photo Listing to request a child’s file
- Learn More About China Adoption
- Contact GWCA’s China Adoption Specialists
Lincoln Has a $2,000 Grant!
As our Sponsored Star, Lincoln has a $2,000 grant available towards his adoption fees! If you are interested in seeing Lincoln’s file or learning how you can be matched with him, visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing or contact our China Matching Team today!
Lincoln has medical needs which require urgent attention, so we are so hopeful that he will find his family very soon! He is a sweet 4 and a half year old boy who is described by his caretakers as being very cute, cooperative and smart. Lincoln gets along well with other children and enjoys playing games and participating in group activities. He 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 very serious congenital heart defect (CHD) and he needs medical attention. Due to the complexity of his heart condition, he is no longer able to receive the care he needs in China. Most likely the only chance this child 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 are interested in learning more about sweet Lincoln or reviewing his medical file, our China adoption specialists would be happy to speak to you and provide you with more information on his heart condition. We’re so hopeful that we will be able to help Lincoln find his family so that he can come home as quickly as possible. For more information contact GWCA 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!
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