Just Matched Monday
We are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this handsome young man home forever! We are so happy for him and his family, and we can’t wait to see them come home!
If you are interested in learning how you can be matched with on of our Waiting Children, please contact our Matching Team, or visit our China Waiting Child photo listing today!
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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 My file is slightly outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me.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!





Click here to watch a video of me drawing! 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 My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me!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!


Click here to watch a video of me!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!
Click here to watch a video of me!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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https://vimeo.com/136162252Hello! 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!
Click here to watch me sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!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!

To follow Xiao’s journey visit his Advocacy Page here 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.




China Winter Hosting Photo Listing Now Available
It’s time to begin matching for the 2015 Winter Host Programs. The China Photo Listing is currently available and the Philippines and Latvia are soon to follow. Contact one of our hosting coordinators today to learn how you can be a part of our upcoming Hosting Programs. PicMonkey Collage
Read MoreJust Matched Monday
We are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has been hard at work to get through their adoption process and they will be traveling in the near future to bring this beautiful young lady home forever!
If you are interested in learning how you can be matched with one of our Waiting Children, contact our China Matching Specialists, or visit our photo listing today!
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Hi there! My name is Cyndi and I am 4 years old. My doctor tells me that my brain formed a little bit differently than some of my friends, but I don’t let that keep me down! I like getting cuddles from my caregivers and I am a very happy little girl. My caregivers say I am cute and that I like to babble a lot. 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!






Just Matched Monday
We are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this beautiful young lady home forever! We are so excited for her and her forever family, and we can’t wait to see them come home!
To learn how you can be matched with one of the Waiting Children in our China adoption program, contact us, or visit our Waiting Child photo listing today!
Read MoreNew Kids on the Block
Hi! My name is Logan and I am 3 years old! I have Down’s Syndrome but this doesn’t stop me from being an active and happy kiddo! I I am described as being clever, talkative and optimistic. I love listening to music and whenever I hear it I start to dance! I can help my caretakers with all sorts of things; I always want to help! This isn’t all the information about me so contact Great Wall if you’d like to review my file!





Orphan Hosting Arrival Makes Houston News
This summer’s hosting adventure has officially begun! Kayley, Cayce, and I began the journey Sunday afternoon on the drive from Austin to Houston. We wanted to hit the road early to be ready first thing Monday morning refreshed and ready to go with plenty of time to spare. Lists in hand, families ready to go, we braced ourselves for what we knew was going to be an unforgettable day.
Bright and early, we hit the ground running, barely containing our composure as our anxiety, eagerness, and nervousness began to build. News stations had gotten word of our program and were already calling us for details about the day. That’s when the excitement really set in – this is really happening! The kids are COMING! We must have shouted it at least a dozen times in the car as we made our way to IAH that incredible day.
We did a quick drive through to determine what the terminal distance looked like and what we were likely facing. So many questions ran through our heads: would the kids be able to get from the international terminal to the domestic in time? What about the delay we knew about that had set the children back about an hour? Kayley and Cayce stopped off at the domestic terminals to pick up gate passes from the incredibly helpful staff at the IAH Airport, and I headed over to the International Arrivals pickup where I knew families would be arriving in just a few hours to meet hteir children. A long time family friend of mine also showed up – it’s amazing how much support these incredible children have throughout our communities.
We found the perfect area to hang the banner, moved some seating around, and made ourselves at home. United was INCREDIBLE issuing us gate passes in order to escort the little ones, and boy that was a relief! With three groups departing from Houston to continue on their last leg of their journey to their host families, we knew we needed to help get the children where they needed to go as quickly as possible. Settled in, we began reflecting: 30 kids, 4 adult chaperones, 16 families, 3-4 news crews, ok… we can do this! At one point, Cayce and I checked our heart rates (well over 100!) and took a deep breath to steady our nerves.
It seemed as though traffic was everywhere around Houston and two families were stuck on their way from Dallas, the entire freeway was shut down. We tried to ease their nerves, knowing that their anticipation of meeting their kiddos and the stress of being late would be so much to bear.
Just as families started to arrive, the media began to show up, too! News stations from different parts of Texas could not believe how many stories each one of our families had to tell about their journey. We stated over and over again, EVERY hosting program has these same types of families – ones with big hearts who are willing and ready to help the children who need it most in these orphanages.
After waiting, watching, and hoping, finally it happened! The kids landed at 4:28 pm (we know because we kept staring at the clock!), almost an hour late. Just in time, one of the families who had been stuck in the Dallas traffic arrived. We soon began lining up to wait from them to come through the door of the customs check, not one of us wanting to miss the arrival of the kiddos through the door. We waited 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes. Obviously, getting 30 orphans through customs was taking a little bit longer than we hoped. Cayce stop on her tip toes staring through the door with a few other parents, and then finally, we see the little red shirts all in a group! At about quarter to six, the children walked through those sliding doors to the cheers and tears of the families waiting there for them! Some of them waved, a few of them ran to their families waiting with posters held high. It was one of the happiest moments I’ve had the privilege to witness, and there were very few dry eyes even amongst the passerby.
For Kayley, Cayce, and I, there wasn’t quite as much time to feel everything we wanted to. Looking back, the hour after the children’s arrival feels like a blur. Kayley immediately grabbed the chaperones and kids for one flight to run to meet their domestic connection; Cayce grabbed the other group and dashed to another terminal.
As I saw each child’s face, my heart burst as I remembered seeing their sweet faces just months ago in their orphanage. I couldn’t believe it, they were finally here! We spent some time corralling the children, making sure everyone was with their family. There were some sweet moments, some teary moments, and some unforgettable moments. I watched as parent’s embraced their soon be children for the first time, and my heart warmed for them. I watched young kids meet strangers and take them like it was nothing. I had to pinch myself to remind myself that everything around me was actually happening.
Many families were able to depart quickly and start their official hosting journey. Some of the children needing some coaxing – the reality that they were in a foreign place with strange people really setting in. We had prepared the families for these kinds of fears, and the resilience these families showed, to stand by the children and wait to be the person who was there to hug them, hold them, and love them was indescribable.
For one family, arrival day was a true testament to their commitment. They had been stuck for five hours in the traffic outside of Houston. Cayce met them downstairs to bring them up to their kiddo, and it was clear that the stress of the day had taken its toll. Despite all they had been through, both parents and all of their kiddos were THRILLED to finally be there, finally be arriving to see their child waiting at the airport. And what a cool little dude he is!
Finally, with everyone where they needed to be, we looked at each other and were able to see the exhaustion (emotional and physical) in each others’ eyes. After 10 straight hours in an airport, we decided to stay in Houston. We settled some baggage issues and then went on our way to stay at my mom’s house for the evening, who, like the amazing woman she is, had hot pizza waiting for us (THANKS MOM!). She also already had the TV up and on record – we were on the news! We sat squealing in front of the television, pizza in hand, as the amazing stories of these children and families scrolled on the screen.
Without any further hitches, we received confirmation one after another that all the rest of our 14 kiddos had made it safely to their destination. It’s been a whirlwind, and we are happy to say that we’ve received countless stories already from the families with updates. While orphan hosting is not always sunshine and rainbows, it shouldn’t be. These are children who have been through some tough experiences, and standing by them is what makes these families the true Orphan Warriors they are. We will continue to keep you posted on how the children are doing – for now, enjoy the awesome photos!
Check out KHOU Houston’s News Story
Read MoreJust Matched Monday
We are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring this beautiful young lady home forever! We are so incredibly excited for her and her forever family, and we can’t wait to see them come home.
If you would like to learn more about how you can be matched with one of the Waiting Children in our China adoption program, visit our photo listing or contact our China Matching Specialists today!
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Hello there! My name is Faith and I am 9 years old. My legs are a little different than some of my friends but I don’t let this keep me from smiling. I am described as being gentle, active, innocent and pleasant! I am receiving rehabilitation training and have made great improvements! I have great understanding in school, I always listen to my teacher and I have good comprehension. My caretakers say that I have some self-care abilities and that I can get dressed on my own, put my shoes on without help and I can adequately express my needs. This isn’t all the information about me so contact my friends at Great Wall if you are interested in reviewing my full file!
Hi! My name is Kyle and I am 8 years old. I am deaf but I don’t let that stop me from being a curious and active kiddo! My caretakers say I am incredibly intelligent and can communicate with others through action. I get along very well with other kiddos and I am extremely extroverted. I have great self-care ability and do a lot of things without any help! I am very fond of reading and playing games with my friends. This isn’t all the information about me so contact my friends at Great Wall if you would like to review my full file!
Hi! My name is Jillian and I am 9 years old. My outdated file indicates that I had some developmental delays in the past but my friends at Great Wall are working to learn more about me! I am described as being well liked and always smiling! I can walk stably, dress myself and have meals on my own. I am always willing to help my caretakers with whatever they need. My file is limited so my information will be updated soon! Contact Great Wall if you would like to review my full file!

Hi! My name is Caleb and I am 4 years old. My eyes are a little different than some of my friends and my language development is delayed but I’m still a happy little kiddo! I enjoy listening to music and I have learned to use my hearing very well. I am described as being introverted and having a gentle personality. My file is very outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to learn more about me!
Hi there! My name is Jai and I am 9 years old! I have a condition called Dwarfism, which means I am smaller than some of my friends, but other than that I don’t seem to have any other health issues! I am an outgoing little guy that gets along with my friends and teachers. I like to go to school and learn new things and I have a good memory. I am confident and often raise my hand to answer questions in class. I like to perform in front of my class as well. I like to do crafts, draw and complete jigsaw puzzles. 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 Saffron and I am 11 years old. My bones aren’t as strong as some of my friends, and I do need to use a wheelchair sometimes, but I don’t let that keep me down! My caregivers say I am a good communicator, that I get along well with others, that I learn quickly and that I have a positive attitude! I am an active girl that likes playing with my friends, listening to music and loves to sing! 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 Kiki and I am 11 years old. My doctor tells me that I have something called cerebral palsy, but I seem to be doing quite well! I live with my foster family and I really enjoy coming home from school everyday and telling my foster parents and foster siblings about what I learned at school that day. I help my foster mother with chores around the house after dinner each night. My school teachers say I am respectful, polite and happy. I love to study, recite poems, and I know most of the English alphabet! I have told my caretakers that I 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!