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5 New Kids on the Block!

Meet Nolan!

This sweet kiddo’s name is Nolan, and he will be 10 years old this November! Nolan has astigmatism in his eyes, but it does not appear to impact his vision or daily life in any way. He is a smart, happy little boy who loves to sing and dance with the other kiddos in the orphanage! He loves to learn and is described by his caregivers as being very independent. His teachers say that he is the best dancer out of all of the kiddos in class! Please reach out to us at GWCA to learn more!

Meet Talia!

This beautiful girl is Talia, and she is 11 years old! Talia was diagnosed with a cyst in her brain, but it does not appear to impact her overall development. Talia is a smart, independent girl who does very well in school! She is very popular with the other kiddos and is described as having a shy personality. She has fantastic language development and is even able to say some simple English words! She is a bright, happy girl who would thrive with a family to call her own. Please reach out to GWCA to learn more!

Meet Milo!

This precious boy’s name is Milo, and he is 11 years old! Milo was born with cleft lip and palate that have been surgically repaired. He was also born with deformity of his toes. He is a very smart kiddo who is able to read and communicate with his caregivers clearly. He loves to play sports with the other kiddos in the orphanage, and he is very well loved by his caregivers. Please reach out to us at GWCA to learn more!

Meet Audrey!

This precious little one’s name is Audrey! She is 2 years old and was born with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease. Audrey is a snuggly, sweet little kiddo who loves her caregivers! She loves to play with toys and has excellent fine motor skills. She is an adorable little one who would thrive with the love of a forever family. Please reach out to the GWCA China Home Finding Team to learn more!

Meet Matilda!

Matilda is a precious 8-year-old girl in need of a family to call her own. Matilda was born with a cleft lip and palate that were repaired, as well as clubbed feet that have been corrected over time. She was also born with syndactyly of both of her feet and a need related to her knee development that was corrected with surgery. Her file also indicates that she has differences of sex development, but our staff is currently working to learn more from her orphanage.

Matilda is described by her caregivers as being active, studious, and strong! She has lived in a foster family for several years and has worked very hard in school. She is a bright, happy kiddo who would thrive with access to ongoing education and physical therapy. Despite her needs impacting her leg development, she has excellent range of motion and has made incredible progress in rehabilitation therapy.

She has incredible language ability and can clearly speak in complex sentences. She communicates extremely well with others and can express her thoughts and needs to her caregivers. Matilda is described as a gentle, sweet girl who loves to play outside and loves rag dolls in particular. Her orphanage clearly loves her very much and hopes that she has a happy and healthy life. Please reach out to GWCA to learn more about this amazing kiddo!

Resources

• Visit the China Waiting Child photo listing
• Contact a China adoption specialist
• Learn more about China adoption

7 New Kids on the Block!

Meet Sage!

Sage is a sweet little girl from China who just recently turned 4 years old. Sage has Down Syndrome and appears to be doing well overall. Because Sage has Down Syndrome, her speech is delayed, but she can understand what her caretakers are saying to her and can follow simple instructions. Sage does not have any mobility delays, and she is a very active child.

Sage does a great job at completing self-care tasks such as getting dressed on her own and eating by herself. Sage gets along well with other children. She has a ready smile and is described as being a little sweetheart! Sage loves to jump and play, and she especially loves to dance with her caretakers!

If you would like to learn more about sweet Sage, please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!

Meet Leo!

Leo is a sweet 8 year old boy in need of a family to call his own! Leo was hosted in the United States during the summer of 2016 for a month and has made leaps and bounds since arriving! He has made incredible progress with his muscle strength, learning capacity, and English vocabulary.

He giggles often and has a big belly laugh that has brought a lot of joy to his host family. His host family describes him as incredibly adaptable and resilient. He has been able to adjust to any situation that he is given, and he has an incredible ability to develop trusting relationships with both adults and children. He loves his host brother and has made great connections with parents, grandparents, and neighbors. He is a loving and bright kiddo who has made a lasting impact on everyone he has met!

Leo’s medical need is unclear at this time based on the information provided from his orphanage. CT scans indicate that he has a brain need, but we are unable to get further information without a doctor’s consultation. Please reach out to us at GWCA to discuss this sweet kiddo’s needs further! He is a bright, smart boy who would be a wonderful addition to any family.

Click here to check out Leo’s videos!

Meet Fiona!

Fiona is a precious little girl from China who is 3 and a half years old! Fiona was born with Down Syndrome, and she seems to be doing well overall. Fiona knows how to walk and is saying some words. She is described as being cute and affectionate.

Although her speech is slightly delayed, communication does not seem to be an obstacle for her. Fiona understands instructions from her caregivers such as “sit down, stand up”, and she can point the position of “nose, eyes, and ears” on someone’s face. Fiona will kiss her caretaker’s face when she is happy.

If you would like to learn more about sweet Fiona, please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!

Meet Will!

Will is an amazing 9-year-old boy in need of a home to call his own. When he was brought to the orphanage, he was treated for a cytomegalovirus infection and hepatitis, but since that time he appears to be doing great overall! He has been living with a foster family since 2009 and is described as being very independent and helpful. He loves to assist his foster parents by setting the table, sweeping, and doing other daily chores. He can be very shy when you first meet him, but once he gets to know you he is very active and extroverted!

Will is currently in school and has taken classes in Chinese, math, fine arts, and physical education. He is a very active little boy who loves to run, jump, play sports, and play football! He also loves to paint and draw animals. He does very well in school, and all of his teachers and classmates love him. He is a smart, sweet little boy who would thrive with the love of a family. Please reach out to us at GWCA to learn more about him!

Meet Max!

Max is a precious little boy from China who recently turned 6 years old! Max was born with a clubbed foot, but he had surgery to fix it, and now he can walk normally like any other child. Max also has one testicle that hasn’t dropped yet, but that is fairly common and it will either drop naturally in the next few years, or a very simple procedure can be done to fix it.

Max is described as being an obedient, well-behaved, and outgoing child. He enjoys bath time, watching cartoons, and playing with other children. Max helps his nannies take care of the younger children in the orphanage. He can say many words and understand what others are saying to him. Max is said to be loved by everyone who meets him.

If you would like to learn more about Max, please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!

Meet Rory!

**AGING OUT** Rory is a sweet girl from China who is 13 years old. Rory will age out of the China adoption system in May 2018 if she is not adopted before then.

Rory lived with her birth parents until they both died in 2008. Rory then went on to live with her grandmother until she died in 2013. She lived with an aunt and uncle for a while, but when it was discovered that she had HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), she was forced to drop out of school. Rory’s aunt and uncle did not feel they could care for Rory because of her having HIV, so they decided to send her to the orphanage, and they signed off on allowing her to be adopted internationally.

Rory is now living in an orphanage with a program called Aids Care China, so she is receiving the care that she needs for her HIV. She has been taking anti-viral medication since September 2011.

Rory is overall in good physical condition. She is cheerful, sensible, extroverted, responsible, and helps take care of the other children in the orphanage. Rory is in 6th grade in school. She likes to sing, dance, paint and play sports.

If you would like to learn more about how you can adopt Rory, please contact the China Home Finding Team today!

Meet Caleb!

This precious boy’s name is Caleb, and he is 6 years old! His medical file states that he has autism, but Great Wall is working to learn more about this diagnosis. His caregivers describe him as independent, energetic, and introverted. He loves to play outside and will pull on his caregivers hand to come outside with him! He loves to smile and play with his caregivers. Please reach out to us at GWCA to learn more about Caleb!

Check out Caleb’s NEW video here!

Resources

• Visit the China Waiting Child photo listing
• Contact a China adoption specialist
• Learn more about China adoption

6 New Kids on the Block!

Meet Jude!

Jude is an incredible boy who will be turning 12 this October. He was born with mild cerebral palsy and muscle weakness of his legs, but with hard work and perseverance, he has learned how to walk without assistance! He is a brave, resilient boy who is described by his caregivers as being a child who “never gives up.” He wakes up one hour early every day so that he can practice walking for one kilometer!

He is incredibly intelligent and loves to study hard and learn. Jude is very independent, and he is able to use the bathroom without assistance and care for the younger children in his foster home. He is a sweet, kind, and caring boy who continues to have hope that his family will find him.

Jude is very ambitious and likes to say that he has several dreams that he hopes to accomplish! He wants to be a chef, an astronaut, a bicycle or motorcycle rider, a runner, and a doctor. He also is very hopeful that he will be adopted, saying that he hopes to be able to stay with a family until he is 100 years old. He sometimes becomes sad about the idea that he may not be adopted, and he says that he will “try very hard to be a good man.”

Jude is incredibly empathetic and loving to all caregivers and children he meets. A staff member took him to eat at a restaurant and he became sad, saying that everyone was able to eat at the restaurant except the waitress. He even asked the staff member if the waitress could eat with them! He also told the staff member that he did not want her to spend too much money on him, insisting that he only needed one steamed bun for lunch. He is a very thoughtful and tenderhearted boy who needs to find a family to call his own. Please reach out to us at GWCA to talk more about this incredible kiddo!

Meet Chloe!

This beautiful girl’s name is Chloe! She is 5 years old. Chloe’s file indicates that she may have autism, but GWCA is working hard to receive updated information. She is a sweet, loving girl who is described by her caregivers as being very sunny and active. When she is in an unfamiliar place, she becomes very close to her caregivers, indicating that she has attached very well to them.

She can speak small phrases and express her needs to her caregivers. She can follow simple instructions and loves to listen to music and play with toys. She has excellent fine motor skills and is able to grasp toys and items. She is an amazing girl who would thrive with the consistent care of a family. Please reach out to us at GWCA to learn more!

Click here to watch Chloe’s NEW video!

Meet Peter!

Peter is a precious kiddo who just turned one year old in August! Peter was born with a congenital heart defect and a brain need, but overall he appears to be doing very well! Peter is currently living with a foster family and has shown very healthy attachment towards his foster parents.

Peter is very curious and loves to explore new things! He can sit up without assistance and has excellent fine motor skills. He can call to his caregivers to express his needs and is able to say “ma”! He is a happy, bright kiddo who would thrive with the love of a family.

Please reach out to us at GWCA to learn more about Peter!

Meet Lorelai!

Lorelai is a lovely girl from China who is 11 years old! Lorelai is a healthy girl with no known special needs. Lorelai has many good friends and enjoys spending time with them. She is a generally happy girl with a good temperament.

Lorelai goes to a regular school outside of the orphanage and she has average grades in school. She does not like doing homework, so often times her caregivers have to help her finish it.

Her file is brand new and is from one of GWCA’s orphanage partnerships. If you would like to learn more about Lorelai, please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!

Meet Brandon!

This sweet 9-year old boy’s name is Brandon! Brandon has an extra finger on his right hand, and his left ear is slightly deformed, but he doesn’t appear to have any hearing impairment. He also has severe scoliosis, but he is able to walk without assistance!

Brandon is a kind, shy kiddo who is hoping to have a forever family soon. He was hosted by a family in the United States and had a amazing time! Brandon transitioned incredibly well with his host family and brought them a lot of joy and happiness. He has a sweet, infectious laugh that his host family loved! They describe him as kind, inquisitive, and helpful, saying that he has a very gentle spirit. Please reach out to us at GWCA if you’d like to learn more!

Check out this amazing video of Brandon!

Meet Luna!

Luna is a sweet little girl from China who recently turned 7 years old. Luna has lived with a foster family for most of her life and is very close with her foster mother. She is described as being beautiful and having a happy disposition.

Luna has a congenital cleft soft palate, which has not been repaired, and she is delayed in some areas because of this. She also has a hard time balancing sometimes. Luna is a brave girl, and she will seldom cry when she falls down. She has an outgoing personality and likes playing with other children. Luna has become a very good eater over the years and rarely gets sick. Luna can put on her clothes by herself and can speak in simple words and phrases.

Luna’s physical development has always been delayed compared to other children her age. She does have overall delays, but it is not entirely clear why. Her CT scan came back clear with no abnormalities. If you would like to learn more about Luna, please contact the GWCA China Home Finding Team today!

Resources

• Visit the China Waiting Child photo listing
• Contact a China adoption specialist
• Learn more about China adoption