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New Kids on the Block

Hi there! My name is Buddy and I am almost 2 years old. My bladder developed a little bit differently than some of my friends, but some nice doctor’s gave me a surgery and I feel much better now! I am cognitively on target compared with my peers and I am developing normally. I am an active boy and I like playing with my friends and playing on the playground, especially going down the slide! My favorite things to do are to play with balls, toy cars and puzzles. I can speak in short sentences and say things like “I love you.”  I understand what my caretakers are saying to me and I can follow the instructions they give 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 Beck and I am almost 9 years old. My doctor’s tell me I have something called cerebral palsy, and I have some language delays, but I don’t let that keep me down! I have worked hard to learn how to walk on my own and my physical therapists are very proud of me! I like to help my caretakers do simple chores like clearing the table after meals and folding laundry. I have good self-care skills, I like to play games and sing songs with my friends and I am a smiley boy. 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 Julia and I am 13 years old! I was born deaf but I don’t let this stop me from being a happy kiddo! I am described as being an active and outgoing kiddo. I get along very well with other children and I have great self-care ability. I attend school during the week and live in the orphanage with my friends on the weekends. I am able to communicate with sign language and I’m also studying Chinese and math in school. My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me!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!Hi my name is Cara and I am 9 years old! My ears formed a little differently than some of my friends but I am still able to hear. I am described as being a smart and outgoing girl that is always eager to help others. I am attending school and my caretakers say I am cognitively on target. My file is slightly outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working to learn more about me! Contact them if you’d like to review my file!Hi there! My name is Mila and I am 2 years old. My doctor tells me I have something called cerebral palsy, but I don’t let that get me down! I like to be cuddled by my caretakers and I giggle when I’m tickled. I love playing with toys and listening to music. Since my file was prepared when I was so young, my friends at Great Wall are working hard to get more updated information 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! Read More

New Orphanage Partnership!

Great Wall China Adoption is pleased to announce our newest Orphanage Partnership! We now have 10 orphanages working exclusively with our agency to help find loving Forever Families for orphans throughout China. These partnerships provide our agency with the files of Waiting Children as soon as they are prepared so that we may advocate on their behalf. This benefits both the children and their Forever Families, as it accelerates the matching process, bringing the kiddos home as soon as possible!

If you are interested in learning how you can be matched with one of our Waiting Children in the China program, please visit our Photo Listing or contact us today!

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Just Matched Monday

What a FANTASTIC way to start Down Syndrome Awareness Month – a family has started submitting their paperwork to bring this beautiful young lady home forever! We are so excited for her and her new forever family and we can’t wait to see them come home!

If you are interested in learning how you could be matched with one of our Waiting Children, visit our photo listing or contact us today!

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New Kids on the Block

Hello! My name is Ginny and I am 13 years old. I was born with spina bifida but some nice doctors performed surgery when I was younger and I am doing much better now! I live in a foster family and am great about helping out around the house. I go to school everyday and get along very well with my teacher and classmates. I am described as being an incredibly helpful little one who is obedient and sensible. I love drawing in art class and especially love reading Snow White! This isn’t all the information about me so contact my friends at Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!

Hello! My name is Peter, and I am 13 years old. My doctor’s say that I’m blind, but that doesn’t stop me from smiling! I’ve been living with a foster family since I was about 1 year old. My foster family says I am active, restless, and extroverted, and that I love to play outside with my friends. I also love watching cartoons and listening to music. My file’s a little outdated, so my friends at Great Wall are working to find out more about me! I hope my friends at Great Wall find my Forever Family soon!Hi! My name is Carley and I am 12 years old! I received surgery for a dislocated hip joint when I was younger and I have some problems with my sinuses but I seem to be doing very well! I live with a foster family but attend school Monday-Friday at my orphanage. I love drawling and completing puzzles and I love being with kiddos my age. I am described as being a generous and enthusiastic kiddo that loves to chit chat! I am often helping my caretakers with other kiddos and my teachers describe me as being very diligent. My caretakers say my need does not impact my daily life and that I am able to run, jump and play. This isn’t all the information about me so contact my friends at Great Wall to learn more! Hello there! My name is Drew, and I am 4 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t stop me from being a happy kiddo! I can be a little shy when you first meet me, but once I get to know you I can’t stop smiling! My caretakers say I love to play with my friends and am very talkative once I feel comfortable. There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hi! My name is Rory, and I am going to turn 4 this December. My doctors say I have cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, but that doesn’t slow me down! My fingers also developed differently than some of my friends, but some doctors performed surgery and I’m doing much better. I am currently living with a foster family. My caretakers say that I am independent, carefree, and happy, and that I love to laugh. I also like to run and ride on my wooden horse! My caretakers say that I also love to help out other kiddos, and often hold their hands and give them hugs. There is even more information about me in my full file, 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! Read More

Just Matched Monday

We are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this young man home! We are so happy for him and his forever family, and we can’t wait to see them come home!

If you are interested in learning how you can be matched with one of our other Waiting Children, contact our Matching Specialists or visit our China Waiting Child Photo listing today!

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New Kids on the Block

Hi there! My name is Paco and I am a year and a half years old. My doctor says that I was born prematurely and that my fingers look a little different than some of my friends, but I don’t let that keep me down! I imitate the facial expressions of those around me, I follow sounds well and I really like bath time! My caregivers say that I am lovely and well-liked and they hope for me to have a nice future with an American family. Because I was so young when my file was prepared there is very little information on my personality and my current abilities, so my good 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!

Hello! My name is Daisy, and I am 5 years old. My file says I may have cerebral palsy, but that I am now able to walk without assistance. I have a repaired cleft lip/cleft palate and am a little bit behind my friends cognitively, but that doesn’t stop me from smiling! My caretakers describe me as curious and friendly, and they say I love to laugh! My file is a little outdated, so my friends at Great Wall are working to find out more about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hello there! My name is Audrey and I am going to turn 13 this December. My back is slightly curved at the top of my spine and I am a little behind my friends developmentally, but that doesn’t stop me from being a smiley kiddo! I love to sing songs with my friends, paint, and recite poems to my teachers. There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hi there! My name is Isabel, and I am 4 years old. I’m a little behind my friends cognitively, but that doesn’t stop me from being a happy kiddo! I can be a little shy when you first meet me but after I get to know you I can’t stop smiling! My file is a little outdated, so my friends at Great Wall are working to find out more about me! I hope my friends at Great Wall find my Forever Family soon!Hi! My name is April, and I am 8 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t slow me down! I also had a hernia, but some nice doctors performed surgery and I’m doing much better now! I am described by my caretakers as active, smart, and enthusiastic! I love to sing, draw, and watch cartoon movies. I also love to give hugs to my teachers and caregivers! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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! Read More

Bring Bennett Home

Last January I had the pleasure of meeting four incredibly talented kiddos all from the same orphanage that live together in a foster family. I had never met children so incredibly gifted, confident, and happy, especially being orphaned. Three of the four children were selected to participate in our Summer Hosting Program. Every time I shared their stories with families I would get so excited as they truly represent the resilience that so many of these children have. I was thrilled that all three were matched with incredible families and two of them were even coming to Texas!

The kids came and had an incredible time. All three returned to China just last month, all with families in process to bring them home forever. On departure day I had the pleasure of spending some time with their chaperone and music teacher. The main woman responsible for all of their ‘awesomeness’. She was so excited to share about their experiences here in the US but quickly turned to me and with a frustrated face, said “What about ‘Bennett’, why was he left out?”

We meet at least 100 kids on each interview trip and many times groups travel from orphanages to meet us, bring a group of children and not all of them are brought for the program. The one little boy that we “left out” was so incredible. We wanted us to bring him so terribly bad. After much debate we decided not to include him on our list as a precaution of his medical need and what could occur on a hosting trip.

Forward 8 months to that day in the airport with a very upset concerned teacher/mother. With our language barrier we talked more about Bennett and I apologized for not bringing him and said, we can advocate and find him a family. After the events of departure day settled down I was contacted by an incredible advocate about our little, ‘Bennett’. It turns out not only is Bennett an incredible kid, he is the 4th man to this adorable little quad of friends. These four kiddos do EVERYTHING together, school, arts, life, and play, they are always together. They are the best of friends and practically siblings. Here is the tough part, Bennett’s friends are all be adopted and will be home with their forever families no later than next summer and Bennett is currently being left behind. That’s where we need help. We are actively looking for a forever family for this handsome guy and it would be even more awesome if that family could be in Texas or south Carolina, so Bennett and his buddies can keep in close contact.

To learn more about Bennett contact Mallory@gwca.org.

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Just Matched Monday

We are absolutely DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this young man home forever! We are so excited for him and his forever family and we can’t wait to see them come home!

If you are interested in learning how you could be matched with one of our waiting children, visit our photo listing or contact us today!

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New Kids on the Block

Hello! My name is Phoebe, and I am 7 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t stop me from being a happy kiddo! My caretakers say that I am bright, curious, and helpful with the other children! I can be a little timid when you first meet me, but after I get to know you I can’t stop smiling! Some of the staff at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!

Hi there! My name is Graham, and I am 4 years old. My doctors say I have a congenital heart defect, but that doesn’t slow me down! My caregivers describe me as being extroverted with a lot of personality! I also love to sing and dance. Some of my friends at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hi! My name is Bennett, and I am 11 years old. I’ve had surgery for my urethra and it’s almost fixed, but I may need more surgeries in the future. My teachers say that I am very smart and doing very well in school, and that math is my favorite subject! I also love to play with my friends and read. My caregivers say I’m very polite and gracious, and that everyone around me loves me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hello! My name is Penelope, and I am about 1 and a half years old. I was born with cerebral palsy and am a little behind my friends developmentally, but that doesn’t keep me from smiling! My caretakers say I love to play with them and listen to music! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hi! My name is Kiera and I am 12 years old. I am cognitively delayed and a little behind my friends, but that doesn’t stop me from smiling! My caretakers say that I am active and I love to play! I’m a little shy when I first meet you, but once I get to know you I can’t stop smiling! My caretakers say I can speak well and am good at listening to my teachers. Some of my friends at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hello! My name is Heath, and I am 6 years old! I was born with Down’s syndrome, but that doesn’t stop me from being a happy kiddo! My caretakers say that I am an active and bright boy! I love to go to school and I always say “good morning” to my teachers when I walk in! Some of the staff at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hello! My name is Arthur, and I am 4 years old. I was born with Down’s syndrome, but I don’t let that slow me down! I also was born with a congenital heart defect, but some nice doctors performed surgery on me when I was younger and I have recovered very well! My caretakers describe me as smart, energetic, and an all-around happy kiddo! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hello, my name is Jude! I will be 4 years old this October. My legs are a little different than some of my friends, but I don’t let that keep me down! I love to play outside and love sliding and swinging with my friends. My caretakers say that I am energetic, extroverted, and that I love to smile. There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!

Hi! My name is Alice, and I am 9 years old! I was born with a cleft lip/cleft palate and a congenital heart defect, but that doesn’t slow me down! My caretakers say that I am extroverted and active, and that I love to smile! I am very curious and always ask questions, and my caretakers say that I am a very good student. I also love to sing and dance with my friends! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!

Hello there! My name is Declan, and I am 7 years old. I was born with Down’s syndrome, but that doesn’t slow me down! My caretakers say that I am bright and active, and that I love to help out other kiddos! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hi! My name is Hugo and I am 11 years old. My doctors say I have cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t stop me from being a happy kiddo! I am described by my caretakers as active, bright, and curious. I love to share my toys with other kiddos and love to explore new things. My language development is a little behind my friends, but my teachers tell me I understand well and pick up things quickly! Some of the staff at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!Hello! My name is Aiden, and I am about to turn 12 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t slow me down! My caretakers say I love to smile and play with other kiddos! Some of the staff at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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!  Hi there! My name is Iris, and I am 8 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t stop me from smiling! I am described by my caretakers as a polite and happy kiddo who loves to get hugs! Some of my friends at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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! Hi! My name is Mabel, and I am 7 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t stop me from smiling! I also have a benign tumor on my face, but my doctor’s tell me it’s not a health concern. I love to sing, dance, and play with my friends! My caretakers say that I can be a little introverted, but once I get to know you I adore you! There is even more information about me in my full file, 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! Hello! My name is Trevor and I am 9 years old. My eyes developed differently than some of my friends but I don’t let that keep me down! Although I have trouble seeing, I am able to take good care of myself! My caretakers say I am curious and that I love to play with other kiddos. Some of my friends at Great Wall even got the chance to meet me when they visited my orphanage last June and would be happy to talk further about me! My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me! Contact them if you are interested in viewing my file!

 Hello there! My name is Sabrina, and I just turned 8 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t slow me down! My caretakers say that I am bright, happy, and helpful! I love to play with my friends and love to help my caretakers with the younger kiddos. There is even more information about me in my full file, 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! Read More