Limb Difference Awareness Month – Bella Takes First Steps!
It’s Limb Difference Awareness Month, and we wanted to take a moment to share the story of one little girl who came home in 2012. Bella is an adorable little lady who was born with a limb differences. Despite the fact that her legs are a little bit different than her friends’, she was able to take her first steps after being fitted for prosthetic legs. With the love and support of her family, she has continued to flourish and become more independent each day. Watch the video below to see her taking her first steps.
Read MoreTwo New Orphanage Partnerships in Zhejiang Province!
We are very excited to announce that our agency has recently gained two new Orphanage Partnerships in Zhejiang Province! Our China Orphanage Partnership team visited the orphanages and screened many kids that are waiting to be placed. We are extremely grateful to CCCWA, Zhejiang Civil Affairs and our new orphanage partners for trusting our agency with the responsibility to find forever homes for their children.
What is an Orphanage Partnership?
GWCA’s Orphanage Partnerships work directly with our agency to prepare children’s files so that we can place them with loving Forever Families as quickly as possible! Once a child’s file has been prepared by one of our partner orphanages, it is given directly to our agency rather than being placed on China’s Shared List. This means that our families have the opportunity to be among the first to see these children’s files when considering if they would be a good fit for their family. If you’re interested in learning more about the kiddos from our OPs, contact our China Matching Specialists, or visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing today!
- Visit our Waiting Child Photo Listing
- Contact our China matching Team to learn how you can be matched with a kid from one of our OPs!
6 New Kids on the Block
Hi there! My name is Lily and I am 7 years old. I was born with something called Down’s Syndrome, but I don’t let that keep me from being a happy little girl! One of my friend’s at Great Wall visited me in China earlier this year and she would love to speak with prospective families about me! I am a very smart girl who goes to school and learns alongside my peers, most of whom don’t have Down’s Syndrome. I get along well with others, follow directions well and am a good student. I can identify different colors, animals and can identify the different parts of my face and body. When my friend from Great Wall visited me recently I went right up to her and held her hand, which shows what a sweet little girl I am. 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 there! My name is Nate and I am 12 years old. My file indicates that I had hydrocephalus when I was younger, but I seem to be doing great! I am currently with a foster family, and they are teaching me English! I love to learn new things in school and help my caregivers and teachers. I also love to play with toys, sing, and dance! I am described as being a very happy and independent kiddo. If you’d like to learn more about me, please contact my friends at Great Wall China Adoption!
Hi there! My name is Dean and I am 8 years old. I had spina bifida when I first came to the orphanage and clubbed feet, but I have had surgeries for both and have been doing extremely well! I can stand up on my own, and my friends at Great Wall are working hard now to find out if I can now walk! My Chinese name means “brave”, and my caretakers describe me as very brave, resilient, and clever. I also love to laugh and spend time with my caregivers and the other kiddos! If you’d like to learn more about me, please reach out to my friends at Great Wall!
Hi my name is Lexi and I am 6 years old! My file indicates that I have high muscular tension but my friends at Great Wall are still trying to learn more about me. My file is a little outdated but I was receiving rehabilitation training at the time that my file was prepared. This helped me become stronger and more independent. I began being able to sit up on my own, crawl, eat by myself and babble. I’m closest to my caretaker and I am described as being an active kiddo! Great Wall is working hard to learn more about me! Contact them if you’d like to review my file!
Hi my name is Tara and I am 3 years old! My file indicates that I was born with cerebral palsy but I don’t let this stop me from being a happy kiddo! I receive rehabilitation services that have helped me a lot! I am described as being active, extroverted and smiley. I love to be held by my caretakers and I light up when people talk to me! I love listening to music and I always have a ready smile. My friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! Contact them if you’d like to learn more about me!
Hello there! My name is Freddie and I am 9 years old. I have a cleft lip and palate that has been repaired, and my ear developed a little differently than my friends! I also have congenital heart disease, but I seem to be doing really well! My caretakers say that I love music and love to dance! There’s even more information about me in my file, so please reach out to my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to learn more about me!
Visit the China Waiting Child Photo Listing to learn more about our New Kids on the Block!
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Matched with “LID” Family!
Hooray! A family is working towards bringing this little guy home forever! We are so incredibly happy for him and his new family, and we can’t wait for him to come home!
This sweet kiddo was born with a cleft lip and palate, and has already had surgery to help repair his lip! His file was considered LID, meaning the family that was matched with him had to have their dossier logged in before they could see his file.
If you’re interested in being matched with a kiddo like him, contact our China Matching team to get your journey started today!
What Does “LID” Mean?
In our China adoption program, children’s files are labeled as either Special Focus or “LID” (Log in Date) depending on the severity of their needs. Children with more moderate to severe needs are considered Special Focus, and children with more minor or correctable needs are considered LID. While families can be matched with a Special Focus child form our Photo Listing at any point in their adoption process, they must submit their dossier prior to seeing files for LID children. If you’re interested in being matched with a child with minor needs, contact our adoption specialists to learn more!
- Learn more about the China LID track!
- Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing to see Special Focus Children in need of Families!
6 More Kids Home From China!
What an exciting time this has been for our China Adoption program, six families are either traveling or have recently traveled to bring their kiddos home! While each family’s adoption journey is unique, they’re all leading up to the moment that you get to hold your child in your arms for the first time. We are so happy for all of these children and their new Forever Families! The wait is over, welcome home!
If you’re interested in learning how you can begin your China adoption journey, contact our Matching Specialists, or visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing to see the Waiting Children that are in need of families!
- Visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing
- Contact our China Matching Specialists
- More about China Adoption
9 New Kids on the Block
Hello there! My name is Davis, and I am 12 years old. My medical file says that I have hydrocephalus, but advocates in China say that it actually was a brain injury. I was discovered after surviving a flood when I was three years old, and advocates believe that my head injury was from the disaster. After the flood, my caregivers helped me to become independent and take care of myself! In February of 2015 I started having trouble walking, and my doctors learned that I had a benign brain tumor. My tumor was removed and I am feeling much better! I’m working really hard with my teachers in rehabilitation and seem to be doing really well. My caregivers all seem to adore me, and they describe me as courageous and happy. They also say that I have a very gentle spirit. My friends at Great Wall have a lot of information about me, so please reach out to them if you’d like more information!
Hi there! My name is Dallas and I am 2 and a half years old. I have nystagmas, which means my eyes sometimes have involuntary movements, and I have some general muscle weakness, but I don’t let that keep me from being a happy little boy! I am a shy, quiet little boy, who smiles a lot and likes being teased by my caretakers. I am receiving physical therapy so that I can become big and strong! I like listening to music and playing with toys. I get along with other children and I am close with my caretakers. Since my file is a little out of date 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 Isaac and I am 11 years old. One of my feet has a toe on it that looks a little different than some of my friends, but other than that I am a healthy boy! One of my friend’s at Great Wall visited me in China earlier this year and she would love to speak with prospective families about me! I am in 4th grade in a regular school and I am performing at an average level in school compared with my peers. I tend to be more introverted but I get very excited about playing sports! My favorite sport is soccer! I am living in an orphanage with one of my good friends Colt, who is also available for adoption through Great Wall. I am described as being a helpful little boy and my caretakers appreciate when I help them with chores around the orphanage. I have told my caregivers that I do want to be adopted by an American 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!Click to view my new videos: Video #1! | Video #2! | Video #3!
Hi there! My name is Levi and I just turned 6 years old. I had anal atresia when I was little but some nice doctors did a surgery on me when I was younger and I feel much better now! I also only have one kidney, but I don’t let that keep me from being a happy little boy! 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! I am described as being an extrovert, though I do get a bit shy when I’m around strangers. I am in the kindergarten class at a regular school and I am learning to read and write. I am an active kiddo that like playing with balls and rolling toys. I’m also a pretty good singer! 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!Click to view my new videos: Video #1! | Video #2! | Video #3!
Hi there! My name is Colt and I just turned 11 years old. I have something called Down’s Syndrome, but I don’t let that keep me from being a happy little boy! One of my friend’s at Great Wall visited me in China earlier this year and she would love to speak with prospective families about me! I go to a special school outside of my orphanage and I do well in school. I am good about following directions and I have excellent self care skills. I live in an orphanage with my best friend Isaac, who is also available for adoption through Great Wall, and we enjoy playing basketball together. I get along well with others, I am extroverted and I really like playing basketball! 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 Abby and I am 3 years old! I was born with Down’s Syndrome and CHD. Some nice doctors performed surgery on my heart and I’m feeling much better now! I’ve had some difficulty with my breathing in the past but I’m doing better now since receiving medical attention. My file indicates that compared to other kiddos with Down’s Syndrome, I am doing very well! I am clever and I have a ton of interest in new toys and games. I love watching people dance and my caretakers say I have a strong desire to perform! I am outgoing, extroverted and love to play with others. This isn’t all the information about me so please contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Hi there! My name is Joshua and I am 9 years old. My doctor’s say that my reproductive organs are a little different than some of my friends, but other than that I seem to be a healthy little kid! 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! I am in 3rd grade in a regular school and I get average grades compared with my peers. I enjoy singing and dancing. I like to play basketball and games where my friends and I chase each other. I also love to draw! If you give me paper and pencils I can draw for hours! I often have a smile on my face and am generally a happy kiddo. 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!
Hello there! My name is Russell, and I am 11 years old. My brain formed a little differently than some of my friends, but I seem to be doing really well! I am currently in school and am able to write my name and simple Chinese characters. I love to dance, and was even in a dance performance! My language development is a little delayed, but I have excellent pronunciation and can express myself easily. I love to help my caregivers by doing chores, and am very good at taking care of myself! Contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to learn more about me!
Hello! My name is Tyler, and I am 10 years old. My doctor’s say that I have hydrocephalus, but that doesn’t slow me down! My teachers say I am doing well in school, and that I love extracurricular activities! I love to help out my caregivers with chores and am always available to assist the younger kiddos. I can be shy when you first meet me, but I love to spend time with my caretakers, teachers, and friends! I love sports, and basketball is my favorite. There is even more information about me in my full file, so reach out to my friends at Great Wall China Adoption if you’d like to learn more! I hope to find my forever family soon!
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TWO New Sponsored Stars!
Sponsored Stars for April!
This past holiday season, we had so many wonderful children come from China to participate in our Winter Hosting program. While many of these children now have families that are working towards bringing them home forever, there are still a few kids that are waiting. Among these children are Cal and Mya. In order to give these two the best possible chance at finding their Forever Families, we have split our Sponsored Star grant for April between the two, so this month there are TWO Sponsored Stars! As such, any family that moves forward with either Cal or Mya, while they’re our Sponsored Stars, will receive a $1,000 grant towards their adoption fees!
Meet Cal
Hi! My name is Cal and I am 9 years old. I have a growth delay and some urogenital needs but I don’t let this stop me from being a happy kiddo! I was hosted in the United States over the holidays but now I am back in China waiting for my forever family! I did very well with my host family and made great progress during my stay! I loved practicing my basketball shot and my host family said I was always up for the challenge of trying new and unfamiliar things! I am a very polite and well behaved kiddo that would do amazing in a family. Contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to review my file!
As our Sponsored Star, Cal has a $1,000 grant available towards his adoption fees! If you are interested in seeing Cal’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!
Meet Mya
Hi there! My name is Mya and I just turned 11 years old. I was hosted in the United States over the Holidays but now I am back in China waiting for my good friends at Great Wall to help me find my Forever Family! I am a healthy girl with some general developmental delays. The doctor my Host Family took me to while I was in America told us that most of my delays are just due to the fact that I was born premature and that I have grown up in an orphanage. I sometimes pull out my hair as a coping mechanism when I am anxious, but this is definitely something that my Forever Family can help me with when they adopt me. While I was in the U.S. I quickly picked up on many English words and phrases. I also learned to sing a lot of English songs like “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” “Happy Birthday” and the “ABC’s.” I really liked my Host Family and I would often tell them that I loved them and would blow them kisses. Since it was Christmas time when I was in the United States I got to participate in several large activities like a Christmas Eve Church Service and I did very well in that kind of environment, saying “hello” to almost everyone I met (I’m very friendly)! There is so much more information about me in my file and from my time in America, so 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!
As our Sponsored Star, Mya has a $1,000 grant available towards her adoption fees! If you are interested in seeing Mya’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!
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Read MoreFebruary’s Sponsored Star Finds Family!
February’s Sponsored Star Finds Family!
We are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this little guy home forever! We are so happy for him and his new Forever Family, and we are so excited to follow the rest of their journey to bring him home. Congratulations from all of us at GWCA and CAN!
If your family is interested in learning more about the kids that GWCA is currently advocating for, visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing or contact our Matching Specialists today!
Learn about our Sponsored Stars for April!
This month we have TWO Sponsored Stars, each with a $1,000 grant towards their adoption fees! Both of these kiddos participated in our Winter Hosting program just months ago, and they are now hoping to return to the U.S. to live with loving Forever Families! If you are interested in learning more about Cal or Mya, please contact our China Matching Team today!
Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing | Contact the Matching Team
Read More8 New Kids on the Block!
Hi! My name is Phillip and I am 2 years old. I was born with anal and esophageal atresia but I’ve received surgery for both and am doing much better now! I can walk steadily on my own and can even run! My file indicates that I have great imitating ability and that I’m always observing adults around me. I can understand simple commands and express my needs. I love listening to music and I get along very well with others. Contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to learn more about me!
Hi! My name is London and I am almost 4 years old. I was born with Cerebral Palsy but I don’t let this keep me from being a happy kiddo! My motor function is delayed compared to my peers and my lower limbs are weak. I can get around on my own by crawling but I need some assistance walking. I am described as being a cute kiddo who is quiet and has a ready smile. I love being around my caretakers and I love to have them sing to me! I enjoy watching cartoons and I especially like playing dress up! If you’d like to review my file, please contact my friends at Great Wall!
Hi my name is Dustin and I am 3 years old! My brain formed a little differently than some of my friends but I don’t let this keep me down! I can imitate words and adult’s actions. I am introverted and close to my caretaker. I am described as being a quiet kiddo that loves listening to music. This isn’t all the information on me so contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to learn more about me! 
Hi there! My name is Breccan and I am three and a half years old. Some nice doctors did a surgery on my heart (VSD) when I was little and I feel much better now. One of my eyes is a little different than some of my friends, but I don’t let that keep me from being a happy little boy! As of when my file was prepared in November 2013, I was crawling and able to sit on my own. I was playing with blocks and liked to bang toys together to make noise. I was imitating adult’s behavior and babbling and would smile when being teased. 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 my name is Ellis and I am 5 years old! I have some high muscular tension on the right side of my body but I don’t let this stop me from being a happy kiddo! I live in a foster family and seem to be doing very well. My language skills are continuing to advance and my foster parents have taught me some self-care skills! I can follow instructions and play on my own and with my peers. I am described as being talkative, active and fond of listening to music. This isn’t all the information on me so contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Hi there! My name is Scotty and I am 11 years old. Sometimes I can get a little off balance and my hands are a little less flexible than some of my friends, but other than that I am basically healthy little boy! One of my friend’s at GWCA visited me in China earlier this year and would love to talk to prospective families about me! I am in a normal school and I am in the third grade. I know how to read, write and I am good at solving math problems. I am a very active kiddo and I really like to play games with my friends. My favorite game is musical chairs! 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!Click Here to Watch My New Video #1!
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Hi my name is Harrison and I am 5 years old! My file indicates that I may have G6PD but my friends at Great Wall are trying to gather more information on me! According to my file, I haven’t ever had to be treated for G6PD. I have some language delays compared to my peers but I don’t let this stop me from being a happy kiddo! I can walk freely and get dressed on my own. I am great at following directions and cooperating with my caretakers! I love playing with toys that make sound and I’m described as being an extroverted little guy! This isn’t all the information about me so contact Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Hi my name is Caleb and I am 5 years old! I was born with Down’s Syndrome but this doesn’t stop me from being a happy kiddo! I can follow instructions very well and I have learned some self-care skills. I go to school in my orphanage and my favorite thing to do is color! I love to laugh and play with my peers. 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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Forever Family Friday!
Hooray! A family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this amazing kiddo home FOREVER! After watching him flourish during our Winter Hosting program, we are so incredibly happy to know that he is now one step closer to being in the loving arms of his new Forever Family. Congratulations from all of us at Great Wall China Adoption!
If your family is interested in learning how you can be matched with one of GWCA’s Waiting Children, visit our Waiting Child Photo Listing or contact one of our China Matching Specialists today!
- Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing!
- Contact a China Matching Specialist
- Learn about our Summer Hosting program
- Learn about other Winter Host kids that are still in need of Forever Families!
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