Anyone Can Advocate!
In July, our Waiting Child team sent out an urgent request for a beautiful little girl named Winnie. She was fast approaching her 14th birthday, which means she would shortly be aging out of the international adoption system. We wanted so badly for her to find her forever home. Because so many of you took action so quickly we were able to help this little girl find her forever family. There was a video of her posted on our Facebook page that was viewed by almost 17,000 people. A big thanks also goes to the 113 individuals that shared her posting, and everyone else that took part in efforts to advocate for Winnie.
Our team here was inundated with responses for this sweet girl. It is wonderful to know how truly incredible the Great Wall family is! The staff here is so overwhelmed with all the support she received, and we know her forever family is excited to be bringing this sweet girl home soon. Just one person can make such a big difference and ANYONE can help advocate! We look forward to everyone’s continuous support as we push to find these beautiful children a loving forever home.
Read MoreOfficially Introducing GWCA’s China Hosting Program!
Orphan hosting provides children an amazing opportunity to see
life outside their orphanage and their country. We call these people who
host waiting children Orphan Warriors.
Will you consider being an Orphan Warrior for these Chinese orphans? Great Wall China Adoption is collaborating with New Horizons for Children, the largest faith-based host program that has brought over 2,000 children to the U.S. through hosting, to bring Special Focus children from multiple orphanages all over China to the U.S. to experience the love of a family and the holiday season for 5 weeks. The approximate dates are December 15, 2013 – January 19, 2014. Photo listings of the children available for hosting will be available here on approximately October 1st, and final details of the program will be available at that time. Special Focus children that may be hosted are aged 6-13 and are older and healthy or have minor to moderate special medical needs. The cost to host a child, which covers their airfare, visa, medical insurance, etc, is $3150.
We are also looking for host families for our Chinese Chaperones traveling with the children, who will be caretakers from the children’s orphanages. There is NO COST to host a chaperone! If you are interested in hosting a chaperone and a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into Chinese culture, please let us know. For more information on the details of the hosting program, please contact New Horizons for Children via their website at http://www.newhorizonsforchildren.org/orphan-hosting/view-available-kids-here/ and be sure to fill out a pre-application for hosting and get connected with your regional coordinator. There are a limited number of children for this first hosting trip, so be sure to sign up early!
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Thank You Willis Family!
Recently, one of our adoptive families sent us these shirts as a thank-you for helping them in facilitating the adoption of their daughter. This week as they are traveling to China to bring their daughter home, we wish them the very best of luck! We are so thankful for families like the Willis’ that are true champions in adoption, opening their hearts and homes to orphaned children.
Congratulations, Willis Family! Your baby girl is on her way!
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