New Kids on the Block
Hi! My name is Tanner and I am 5 years old. My right thumb formed a little differently than some of my friends and I have some mild hemiplegia on my right side but I don’t let these things keep me from smiling! My caretakers say I get along very well with others, I love playing outside and I am always smiling! I have good physical development and am described as being energetic and playful. My file is slightly outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me. Contact Great Wall if you’d like to review my file!
Hi there! My name is Flynn and I am 12 years old. I am a healthy boy who lives with a foster family. I am an active kid that likes playing outdoors and hanging out with my friends. I have great self care abilities and am good about cleaning up my area at home and I regularly help my foster parents with cleaning up the house. I work hard in school, do my home work on my own and make good grades. I can sing the English ABC’s and I know some English words and phrases such as “good morning.” I enjoy learning new poems at school and reciting them at dinner time in front of my foster family. You can contact my friends at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting me! I hope my friends at Great Wall find my Forever Family soon!
Hi! My name is Owen and I am 7 years old. My file indicates that I am developmentally delayed but I don’t let this stop me from being a happy kiddo! My favorite thing to do is riding bikes and playing games with other kiddos. My caretakers describe me as a shy little guy with a ready smile. I am also very fond of listening to music. My file is pretty outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me. Contact them if you’d like to review my file!
Hello! My name is Hudson and I am 8 years old. I was born with a cleft lip and palate for which I have received surgery for and recovered well! I also have congenital cataracts but am still able to see. My caretakers say that I am slightly delayed on language but I am physically and cognitively on target compared to my peers. I like to cuddle with my caretakers and my favorite thing to do is playing outdoors with my peers. My file is unfortunately outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! If you are interested in reviewing my file, contact Great Wall!
Hello! My name is Riley and I am 9 years old. I was born with bilateral Microtia which has affected my hearing some. My caretakers say that I love communicating with others and am fond of playing cars with other kiddos. I am very inquisitive and am described as being clever and smart! I have good self-care ability and like to help my caretakers with tasks. My file is slightly outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! Contact them if you’d like to review my file!
Hello there! My name is Tucker and I am 12 years old. I am healthy and doing very well! I love attending sports class and even placed first in the standing long jump competition last year! I get along very well with other kiddos and I even help my caretakers with some of the younger children. I do very well in school and won first place in the poetry reading contest and the calligraphy arts festival!! I am described as being gentle, honest, kind and focused. I hope to find a loving forever family soon! Contact my friends at Great Wall if you want to review my full file!
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Hi there! My name is Tessa and I am 1 and a half years old. My caretakers says that sometimes I can’t coordinate my movements very well and I’m developmentally delayed, but I don’t let that get me down! I really like being cuddled and I smile big if I’m being teased by my caretakers. I like playing with my toys and hanging out with my friends. My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! You can contact my friends at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting me! I hope my friends at Great Wall find my Forever Family soon!
Hi there! My name is Brody and I am 2 and a half years old. My doctor’s tell me I have something called cerebral palsy, but I don’t let that get me down! My caregivers say I am a smiley boy that is very social and gets along well with others. I like playing with toys and listening to music. You can contact my friends at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting me! I hope my friends at Great Wall find my Forever Family soon!
Hi there! My name is Ziggy and I am 1 and a half years old. My doctor tells me I have something call Down Syndrome, but I don’t let that get me down! My caretakers say I am a cute, introverted little guy. I am an active boy that enjoys playing with toys like blocks and rattles. My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! You can contact my friends at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting me! I hope my friends at Great Wall find my Forever Family soon!
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Hi! My name is Zach and I am 7 years old. I have a history of epilepsy and I also have some mild hemiplegia on my left side. I can go up and down stairs on my own, run, jump and play. My caretakers say that my left hand is slightly weak but that it doesn’t affect my daily life. I am described as being active, polite and a good listener in school. This isn’t all the information about me so if you’d like to learn more, contact my friends at Great Wall!
Hi there! My name is Charlie and I am 3 years old. My doctors tell me I have Thalassemia but this doesn’t stop me from being a happy kiddo! My caretakers say that I have good mental and physical development and that I can do many things on my own. I am good at following directions and I like playing in the playground with my friends. I love to sing and watch cartoons! I am described as being talkative and energetic and I love to play on the playground! This isn’t all the information about me so contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to review my file!
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Hi there! My name is Ewan and I am 2 years old. My doctor tells me that my right eye is a little different than some of my friends, but I don’t let that get me down! My caretakers describe me as clever, active and happy. I am a talkative little guy who imitates the words that my caretakers make. I like to build towers with blocks and play with my friends. I love cuddling with my caretakers and I especially like when they tease me. You can contact my friends at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting me! I hope my friends at Great Wall find my Forever Family soon!
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Hello! My name is Josh and I am 9 years old. My eyesight works a little differently than some of my friend’s but I don’t let this stop me from being a happy kiddo! I love to be outdoors and my favorite thing to do is listen to music. My caretakers say I am a very cooperative kiddo who follows directions very well. My file is slightly outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! Contact them if you’d like to review my file!
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John is a very loving and affectionate 10 year old boy who has cerebral palsy. He does not let his disability get in the way of living and is very independent; wanting to join in with doing chores as well as taking care of himself. He loves music and will lay down and listen to music on the radio for hours if given the opportunity. When the radio is playing in the car, he loves to sing along with it. He has a slight smile that he gives sometimes when something amuses him and other times he is unable to contain it and it gives birth to a full and beautiful laughter. John gets along well with other children, but mostly loves staying close by his host mom. He has had no problems bonding or attaching to his host family. He adores his host dad and riding in the truck with him. John already has a beginner’s understanding of telling time and is able to read and write some Chinese characters. He came to us with some understanding of basic English words like the colors and numbers, and during his time here has begun understanding even more. He wants desperately to live in the United States and speaks heartbreakingly of his desire not to go back to China. Through translation with his chaperone’s host family, we were able to understand that he believes he’ll have a better opportunity to work and in life if he stays here.John will undoubtedly make a smooth transition into the loving family who opens their heart and home to him.
Updates on John can be found on this Facebook Group.
Shaine is 11 years old and likes to be around people. She would do well in a family with older children she can look up to. She is a good helper around the house and makes her own bed every morning without being told. She eats well and will eat anything offered to her. This summer she is learning to swim and ride a horse. Initially, she did not want to come near the water, but she loves it now. She went down the slide numerous times. She knows how to jump rope and dribbles a basketball very well. Shaine will cry for no apparent reason. She does well with consistency. She also does well if you explain the plans for the day, so she knows what to expect. Shaine is Hep B positive. Herbackground information states there is slight developmental delay. I believe it is partly because she is easily distracted and does not always focus on what she is being taught. She is loving her time here in Texas!
Xiao is sweet, energetic, curious and smart. He is quick to smile and is very kind to others when he feels safe. We suspect that Xiao has Cornelia DeLange Syndrome but is one of the cases that does not have severe mental retardation as Xiao is very bright. He can easily perform basic hygiene tasks and is great eating with chop sticks! He loves to count and recognizes numbers wherever we go. Xiao also loves to look at animal books and hear the sounds that animals make. He does have some speech delays but that doesn’t stop him from communicating. We have taught him a little bit of ASL and he is catching on fast! Xiao will also repeat English words and likes to make animal sounds. A speech therapist could help him in this area and give more information about his delays. He loves music and dancing and will make up songs and perform them. He is full of energy and loves to play but like many little boys, he needs to be watched so his curiosity doesn’t get him into trouble. Xiao does well when he has a good example so older siblings would be ideal. He is very sweet and wants to please those around him. He is very social and loves to meet new people. Xiao will thrive in an understanding and loving family with consistent boundaries.
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Jay is a good boy and though he is currently listed as 13 years old, he is believed to be younger. His age is currently under review to lower with the recommendation from U.S. doctor and dentist. Jay thrives with structure and knowing what his expectations are. He wants to know the “why” behind the rules, but when he understands the rules and why he should follow them, he is the first to comply and remind us if we are forgetting. When he understands how he fits into a situation, he loves to be the helper and the good boy. On first coming to the States, everything was different and had a hard time with all the newness of all that was around him. It was very disorienting for him and one of the first things he asked for was a map to try to figure out where he was. He is cognitively on target, but like most children really need the support and encouragement to push himself to his potential. He loves tinkering with items such as flashlights and remote control cars. He likes to take them apart (with permission) and use the parts to create various battery powered circuits. He has a more cautious nature and likes to be introduced to new experiences gradually. His only “need” listed in his file is chronic Hep B and when he had his physical in the States the doctor mentioned he heard a systolic heart murmur that he felt was most likely benign. Neither have any impact on his daily life, he plays and appears physically healthy like any other kid. Jay is attaching very well and would make a great addition to a family that was committed to helping him through the transitions that come with adoption. He thrives on the honest positive praise of those he feels connected to. He has so much potential and has already come so far in a few short weeks. He is currently being hosted in the Dallas area.
Sean is such an amazing 12 year old boy. He is deaf, but he is so resilient, confident, sweet, incredibly smart, and extremely well-behaved. He is so easy to have around. He picks up on things quickly and you usually only have to show or tell him once. He is very observant and willing to learn. He makes his needs and desires known. He is a good gymnast. Basketball is his preferred sport to play. He enjoys swimming and riding his bike or ripstick. He knows a lot of Chinese sign language and the written language. He is a very talented artist in any medium. He has the cutest laugh and the sweetest smile. He will be an amazing son!
He is such a quick learner and has already caught on to routines and schedules. He really looks forward to learning even more, he is always asking “What is this called?” Once he gets familiar with his surroundings he is VERY active and curious. He also wants to try everything! He loves watermelon and bananas! Chase loves to play with toys that you can learn how they work and remote control cars seem to excite him! He is always excited to go in the car he likes watching all the big semi trucks and buses! He is for sure all boy! He loves to help little ones, especially the little 2 year old! He already knows English numbers and colors. He truly is a fantastic little guy that would love a forever family with either lots of siblings or no siblings he is very adaptable! Chase is being hosted in Marlyand.
Wade is a sweet 7 year old boy who has been diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. The cardiologist felt that Wade received the surgeries he needs while in China, and is doing well. His heart condition does not keep him from playing like any other seven year old boy! He has a happy disposition and loves playing with other children. He is bright and catches on to new things quickly. Although his notes say that he’s had no formal schooling because he was recovering from his surgery, he can add simple numbers, easily completes puzzles, and colors inside the lines. He also likes to look at books. He is usually well-behaved, but responds well to redirection if needed. He loves to help around the house and always jumps in to help when he sees that something needs to be done. Wade has grown to like cats and dogs while he’s been here. He is a Batman fan and notices all things Batman. He is a great little boy and will make a great addition to a family!
Isaac (which means laughter) is 9 years old and is diagnosed with Nystagmus (which he now has glasses that helps him), and the neurological disorder Schizencephaly . His right side is weak, but he has good mobility in both his arm and leg and it doesn’t limit him much at all. He is staying with a host family in the US and is scheduled to see a Pediatric Neurologist while here. He laughs often and it is always from his belly, making everyone else around him laugh too! He has such a sweet smile and it always shines when you praise him. He has learned to say “good job!” and learned how to give high5’s. He is smart and very curious, active, catches on quickly to things and loves to explore and discover. He is all boy and all about karate (mainly Power Rangers)! His host family has him enrolled in karate classes and he loves it! He also enjoys bike riding, swimming, coloring, anything music, and puzzles. He transitions very well and is very resilient. He competes with kids his own size (around 5-6 years old) and is afraid of dogs, but he is getting much better in both of these areas. He is protective of the host mom and enjoys helping her around the house. He is able to attach to adults and children and enjoys receiving affection. He has come a long way in the short time he has been here and the host family feels he has a ton of potential in the right family! Issac is currently being hosted in Florida.
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