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Hi there! My name is Aubrey and I am 5 years old. I’m a quiet little gal, but I really enjoy playing games with my friends. My doctors tell me I have something called cerebral palsy, but I don’t let that keep me down! Even though my development is a bit behind some of my friends, I have made lots of progress. I can sit up all by myself, and I am able to stand and walk while holding on to something. I can even eat on my own, but I do need some help going to the bathroom. I hope that my friends at Great Wall can help me find my forever family soon!
Hi, my name is Kenny and I am 9 years old! I had surgery to correct my cleft lip a few years back and now I am in great health! My caretakers describe me as being a clever, sweet and sensible kiddo. I do well in school and love doing addition and subtraction! My favorite thing to do is play catch with my friends! My file is a little outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to find out more about me! I hope to find a family to love forever!
Hi, my name is Leo and I am 3 years old! My doctors tell me I have Congenital Heart Disease but that doesn’t stop me from being a happy little kiddo! My caretakers say I am incredibly active and I love to play with my friends. I am still very young so I need help doing some things. My file is outdated so my friends at Great Wall are working hard to find out more about me. I hope to find a family to love forever!
Recently Matched!
We are THRILLED to announce that a family has begun submitting the paperwork to bring this handsome young man home forever! We are so excited for him and his forever family, we can’t wait to see them come home!
To view other children waiting for their forever families please visit China’s Waiting Child Photo Listing
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Hi, my name is Tucker and I am 1 and a half years old. My doctors say that I have CHD but I don’t let that get me down! I’m a little bit shy, so I sometimes prefer to play by myself instead of my friends. I am a rambunctious little man who loves to giggle and be hugged. I can’t wait to find my forever family so that they can give me hugs every day!
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Hi there! My name is Tristan and I am 6 years old! I just recently received surgery on my leg to correct my clubbed foot and I am recovering very very well! I have responded well to rehabilitation and continue to to make progress daily. My caretakers say that I am an optimistic and strong little kiddo that is never seen without a smile on! They also say that I am intelligent and that I pick up on new concepts quickly. My friends at Great Wall are working hard to find me a family that I can share my smiles with!
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Hi! My name is Dixie and I am almost 3 years old! Right before my first birthday some really nice doctors operated on me to repair a meningocele and hydrocephalus. I feel so much better now! I am now able to walk on my own. My foster family says that I am cognitively on target compared to other kids my age. I like to stack blocks, look at picture books, and listen to music. I am speaking and get along well with others. I can’t wait to find my forever family!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jMiw8rAxpw
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Hi , my name is Sven and I am 3 years old! My doctors say that my language and motor skills are delayed. I can’t say many words yet, but I understand what those around me say. I can also sit, stand up and walk when my caregivers hold my hands! I tend to be a little bit timid and quiet. I enjoy music and always have a ready smile. My doctor says that I am making great progress! I can’t wait to find my forever family.
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Hi there! My name is Charlotte and I am 5 years old. Sometimes I have trouble controling my eye movements, which makes it difficult for me to see. However, I don’t let that get me down! My caregivers say that I am resilient and energetic. I really hope that my friends at Great Wall can find me a forever family soon!
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Hi my name is Jill and I am 2 years old! My doctors tell me I have something that affects the way I hear so it is hard for me to hear soft sounds. I respond well to louder noises and communicate through gestures and smiles! I also have mild scoliosis and need some assistance walking but I don’t let that get me down! My caretakers love me and say I’m an extrovert who is always smiling and giggling. I love bright colors, swinging on the swing but most of all; I love to be held by my caretakers! My friends at Great Wall are working hard to find me a family that I can love forever!
Hi, my name is Bradley and I am 3 years old! My doctor says that I have something called cerebral palsy but I don’t let that get me down! My file is a little bit out of date, so my friends at Great Wall are working on getting some more information about me. Contact them today to learn how to learn how you can become my forever family!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HhxIKRdAIg
Hi, I’m Benedict and I will be two years old very soon! My arms and legs aren’t like my friends’, but I don’t let that get me down. I can’t walk, but I find other ways to get around all on my own! My caretakers say I am confident and optimistic. I get along with my caretakers and friends really well. I try to say ‘Hi’ and ‘Bye’ to everyone as they come in and out of my room. When I am sad I love for my caretakers to throw me in the air and cuddle me.
Hi, my name is Susannah and I am 7 years old. I have something called cerebral palsy, which causes my muscles to be a little tense. When I first got to the orphanage I was unable to stand, but I have been working really hard to strengthen my muscles. Now I can walk up and down the stairs all by myself as long as I hold on to the railing. My caretakers say that I am improving greatly! I can’t wait to find my forever family!
Hi, my name is Betty and I am three and a half years old! My doctors tell me I have something called cerebral palsy which makes my muscles tense, but I can sit up all on my own! My legs are a little bit weak, but I’ve been working really hard in therapy and my caretakers say I’m getting stronger! I like playing with other children my age and I enjoy listening to music. I’m not speaking yet and I’m a bit shy when I first meet strangers, but once I get to know you I will play with you all day!
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Hi, my name is Sophie and I am one and half years old. My doctor says that I have something called down syndrome but I don’t let that get me down! I’m a cheerful kiddo who loves being teased by my caretakers. Sometimes they’ll walk around with me in their arms, and I get to watch everything that’s going on around me! I can raise my head and roll from side to side all by myself. I’m learning to grab things and I can hold on to my own bottle while I eat. I’m so excited to find my forever family!
Hi, my name is Brooks and I am three and a half years old. I’m a little bit delayed compared to my friends, but I don’t let that get me down! I can crawl around all by myself, and I can even walk as long as there’s someone there to hold my hand! I am an outgoing, playful little guy, full of smiles. When I hear music that I like I happily wave my hands around. I really enjoy cuddling. I can’t wait to meet my forever family so we can listen to music and play together.
Hi, my name is Heidi and I am almost four years old. A couple of years ago some nice doctors operated on me to help with my CHD, and I am feeling much better! I’m still a little bit behind my friends, and my breathing is a little bit fast, but I don’t let that hold me back! My caregivers like to help me get stronger by doing special physical activities with me. I have an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor. I play well with my friends and especially enjoy playing with toys that are bright, colorful and have fun sounds. I love listening to music and dance when I hear a song that I like. One of my favorite toys is an electronic organ and I play with it a lot. I can’t wait to meet and play with my forever family!
Hi, my name is Dashiell and I am two years old. My doctor told me that I have a condition which makes my muscles a little bit tense. I’m not walking yet, but I can sit up and play with toys all by myself. I am a jovial little guy who likes to smile and cuddle with my caretakers. One of my favorite things to do is play on a toy piano. I love it when my caretakers read me stories. Bath time is really enjoyable for me, as I like to pat and splash the water. I can’t wait to meet my forever family.
Hi there! My name is Callie and I just turned 2 years old! My doctor says I have a condition where one of my eyes doesn’t always look in the right direction, but I don’t let that get me down! I’m a gentle little lady and I rarely get upset. I’m a bit delayed compared to my friends, but I love to play with colorful toys and flowers outside! I’m can’t wait to find my forever family!
China Summer Hosting Photo Listing Now Available
It’s official! The 2015 Summer Hosting Program is starting off with a big bang! We have already matched some really great kiddos thanks to our VIP families that registered early. We only have 40 spots available and as of this evening there are 36 spots available which will decrease by several over night.
Visit our hosting page here to request a password and begin looking at all of the sweet children ready to visit America.
Please reach out to our matching team today if you are interested in being a part of the 2015 Hosting Experience. Our hosting program has so much to offer for those who are looking for a way to give back to these sweet children.
We need families that are looking to host to adopt, or host to advocate. What does host to advocate mean? It means bringing a child into your home for the summer and giving them the experience of a family. But more than that, it’s getting to know them as a person to help in the advocacy efforts of finding them a forever family. It’s sharing that child’s story with your friends, family and community in efforts to find that child’s forever family. It’s committing to that child wholly knowing you will not stop until you find the family that can best serve that child’s needs. It’s being that child’s advocate.
We also need families as back up host families. Unforeseen circumstance occur, and situations present themselves that not everyone can handle. In case of an emergency we need families all over the united states ready to take action in the event the child can not stay the entire time with their original host family.
We need chaperone host families. Families that want to open their home to one of the caretakers that will be traveling with the children. The adults that travel with children also need a place to stay, you could provide that for them at no cost to your family.
We need home safety visit providers, approved individuals that can help families get their home approved for hosting a child.
Lastly we need advocates, we need people like you that are reading this right now because you care about the children, to share the hosting program information with people you know. You can share a child’s photo listing photo on your Facebook, twitter, etc. Help get these kid’s faces out there so we can find their host family and potential forever family!
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Hello! My name is Melody and I am 13 years old. I am a healthy girl that needs to find a family fast as I will not be able to be adopted after a couple of months. I need to find a family that has their paperwork ready in China already. My caregivers describe me as outgoing and I love to sing, dance, and draw. I also love sports! I am in the 8th grade and do very well in school. I am hoping my friends at Great Wall can help me find my forever family very soon!
Find me on the Waiting Child Photolisting!
Hi! My name is Samantha and I am 11 years old! I have something called cerebral palsy which makes my leg muscles a little weak. Because of this I have difficulty walking. I have been working hard to build up my strength and I can now walk up and down stairs if I hold on to a railing! Due to my other delays I am not attending school, however, I love learning! My caretakers describe me as polite and sympathetic. I hope that I find my forever family soon!
Find me on the Waiting Child Photolisting!
Hello, my name is Silas and I am turning 2 years old very soon! My doctors tell me that I have retrolental fibroplasia of my right eye. They also said the iris of my left eye is thicker than other kids, however I don’t let this stop me from doing anything! I love to build towers with blocks and can follow instructions given to me. I am speaking and like to interact with others. I am a little picky when it comes to mealtimes, but I love rice! I love to move around and hope to find my forever family soon!
Find me on the Waiting Child Photolisting!
Hi! My name is Atticus and I am 4 years old! My doctor says I have something called Favism. Because of this condition I have to avoid eating certain foods, but I don’t let that get me down! I’m an active little guy who loves playing with toys. Though I’m physically developing well, I am still not communicating verbally. I can understand what my caregivers tell me to do and am always happy when it’s time to eat! I can’t wait to meet my forever family so that we can play together!
Find me on the Waiting Child Photolisting!
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Hi there, my name is George. I am almost 5 years old and have cerebral palsy. I am one determined little guy! I was sent to a rehabilitation center right before my 2nd birthday. Upon entering the facility, I could not hold things, sit up on my own, or speak though I could understand what I was told. Now, I can stand and walk with support, sit up on my own, and my hand coordination is perfect! I eat on my own, wash on my own, and love to participate in activities. In 2013, I was sent to live with a foster family but insisted on continue my training! I am speaking in simple sentences and love reading. I also love animal and car toys! My favorite times of the day are bath time and dinner time because I love to stay clean and to eat. I am a very outgoing little man who is hoping to find my forever family!
Hey! My name is Cy and I am 2 years old. My doctor tells me that I have something called PKU. This means I need special formula and have to have my diet monitored by my caregivers at the orphanage. Other than that I am an active little boy who likes to move around! I am good at following directions and am speaking using simple words. I am able to run and jump just like other children my age. I love playing with blocks and laughing. Hopefully my friends at Great Wall can help me find my forever family!
Hey there! My name is Miller and I am 4 years old. My doctor tells me that I have scoliosis and clubbed feet. I also have an inguinal hernia. Otherwise I am an active and talkative little guy who loves music and to play games with my friends. I am able to walk if holding onto something or someone. I get along well with others. I love to eat and my favorite food is bread! Hopefully my friends at Great Wall can help me find my forever family soon!
Hello! My name is Tad and I am 3 years old. I have cerebral palsy, but I don’t let it keep me down! I am receiving rehabilitation training to help me grow stronger. I love to play with toys and with my friends at the orphanage. My file says that I can’t sit up, but look at my photo I can stand! My friends at Great Wall are working on getting some current information on me. I hope to find my forever family soon!
Hi! My name is Colette and I am 7 years old. I had surgery to repair my spinal meningocele and my hydrocephalus. I received training to strengthen my lower limbs after my surgery, however I am not able to stand or walk on my own. I love riding around in my wheelchair though 🙂 I am an active and clever young lady. I am in school and love to sing songs and recite poetry with my friends. I even know some English! I love listening to music and can even play the piano. Hopefully, I can find my forever family soon!
Hosting Interview Team Update
Friday February 6th
Wow, five days of interviewing children, what an exhilarating and exhausting experience. We met with over 100 children this week, visited three different orphanages, and met children from close to 20 different orphanages. We have seen some really great things, and seen some things that just make you cringe, but all in all, the goal is to get these kids out of these orphanages and into their forever families. We are walking away with a new refreshed perspective. All of these kids deserve a chance at life, some have only known the life of an orphanage, others wound up there at an older age and don’t know why. There was a constant that we saw in all of these children and that’s the lack of that sparkle in their eye. Now don’t get my wrong, many of these kids were full of life and personality, but deep in their eyes you could see where there is a missing piece. You could see the longing to be a part of a family, a longing to have those people they can count on, day in and day out. Many were asked what their New Year’s wish would be and most answered to have a family in the United States. We had one little guy today that just came ‘crashing ‘ into the room. He had a killer smile and was mister personality, he had hope in his eyes, but through his rough and tumble I caught a quick look from that sought approval from us and fear of the unknown. He charmed us with his adorable demeanor and killer basketball skills. He’s going to be heart breaker for sure! Look at this precious smile!
Wednesday is the last day for for VIP registration. We encourage all families to register now to guarantee priority matching. Out of all of the children there are far more boys than girls and the average age of host kids is about 11. The photo listing will go live for all Monday February 16th. For the families that register by Tuesday February 10th, they will have access to the photo listing beginning February 11th. Sign up today so we can bring these kids home and give them the family that they are longing for.
-Shannon
Wednesday February 4th
We just finished our first two days of interviewing. We have seen over 60 beautiful children and can’t wait to begin advocating for them. We met workers from several different orphanages and it was intriguing to see all of their different styles as they work with each of their children. One of the teachers was unbelievable. Their orphanage obviously uses musical therapy for their children which is beneficial on so many levels. The children were THRILLED to show us their talents, patiently listened to their teacher, and were overall just wonderful to meet. Some of the children have been taught to sing, dance, play instruments, or all of the above. I probably changed batteries in my camera 8 times today because I took so many photos. I also made an interesting discovery that has become quite the comic relief, Chinese batteries are terrible! I am convinced they are fake. My ‘American’ batteries lasted through almost a full day of interviewing, at least 20 children. Today I went through 3-4 children before it was time for new batteries, but it was totally worth it. I can’t wait to share all of the children’s performances. It is late so I am going to keep this short, but for now check out this young lady’s incredible musical talent, and her mad dancing skills. She is sure to fit right in to a family full of music lovers!
-Shannon
Monday – February 2nd
Wow, we made it through the first day of interviews! There were definitely some nerves to sort through this morning. With a new interview team, new doctor, and new province we were prepared to have to find our groove. I guess our team was meant to be because it took no time at all to get moving. We met 29 incredible children today and can’t wait to share them with everyone. We had singers, dancers, artists and more! We know we shouldn’t have favorites but just to give a little sneak peak, you must meet one of our super talented little guys. He is an incredible artist and super cool gymnast. This sweet 11 year old has smile that will melt your heart, he loved showing off all of his talents and responded so well to us and his friends. This sweet little guy is deaf but he had no problem signing with his friends and showing us what he wanted. Check out his art below and watch his video here.
Stay tuned for more updates and featured kiddos from the trip.
-Shannon
Saturday – Jan. 30th
Today was an amazing start to our journey in China. This is both Shannon and I’s first trip to China, so to have some time in Beijing to relax and see the sights before we start our interview trip has been wonderful. We were lucky enough to see the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City all on a crisp, cold, but smog-free and clear day.
Tomorrow is the big day! Our team departs for the long awaited interview trip. Kayley and myself are checking our lists over and over to make sure we have everything covered. The world travelers of the office have donated their useful items, devices and back up devices have been checked, and gifts for our new friends have all been bought. We are so ready to begin meeting the little ones that have no idea that this initial meeting is the first step of many that could change their life forever.
As I talk to people in my community about what exactly I do, what exactly is orphan hosting it spurs many questions. Why must they go back to China? How do you pick the kids that come? Do they know they are being selected for this? What if it doesn’t work for their family? How horrible, you show them how great life is here, then you ship them back to the orphanage? I have learned to not get so overworked when I hear these questions. I too had these questions at one point. I once hated the idea of hosting. But after closely working with our previous programs I have watched ‘unwanted’ children find their forever families. I have seen older children that have lost all hope for adoption, find their forever families. I have seen the ‘hard to place children’ fall perfectly into sync with their host families and soon to be forever families.
Why must they go back, we are fortunate enough that the CCCWA allows the children to even come for a visit. They must go back on the account that all processes are fulfilled and fulfilled legally. Is that what we want, of course not. We wish to bring them all here to be with their families but the process, the paperwork, the fees, are to ensure that these children will be placed in a safe and secure home.
I wish that every child I meet next week could travel for the Summer Hosting Program, but it’s just not realistic. For many the actual travel could be very difficult, but more importantly for some it’s just not safe. The children travel up to 24 hours straight to reach their final destination and that’s hard on anyone. These kids are so brave they come here to stay with a family they have never met, to speak a language they don’t know, and partake in a lifestyle that is completely foreign to them. We must select appropriately for the sake of the children, their safety, and their growth and development.
It’s not just about their experience here in the U.S. its the love of a family and the advocacy that can come of a child’s trip to the United States. These kids have been waiting their whole lives to be adopted but because they were born with something that may be different, or isn’t perfect, or a label was placed on them as young child they are deemed ‘unwanted’ and they wait. Some of these kids have been waiting just because they are boys. Nothing against a family looking to adopt a sweet girl, but there are just more families wanting girls than boys, so the boys wait. These are kids that would continue to sit on agency listings for years without the direct human contact they receive through this program. Half of the host families usually adopt, a good portion of the families meet their host child’s forever family while the child is here, and the rest have so much more valuable information about them that make it much easier to advocate for them to find their forever family.
We leave tomorrow knowing that another group of children are about to have their lives changed. I leave with my heart breaking for those we won’t be able to help this go around, but more importantly for each child that finds their family I am grateful, for each family that sacrifices everything to be that forever family, I am grateful, for every advocate, volunteer, and staff member I am grateful. It’s because of all of you that help these kids each day. It’s like the starfish story, we may not be able to help them all but for that one, it matters.
-Shannon
1/28/15
Visit www.orphanhosting.com to learn how to participate in the Summer Hosting Experience.
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After matching many orphans with their forever family through our Winter Hosting program, we are excited to announce the start of our VIP registration for Summer Hosting!
 Our team will be traveling to China next week to meet personally with our host children. Our goal is to get to know the kids and better understand their needs so we can find them them the perfect forever family. By participating in our VIP registration, your family will be among the first who are able to review the information from these interviews.
To take part in our Summer Hosting program, contact our Host Program Coordinator today. The photo listing of children will be available to VIP families for priority matching February 11th. For all other interested families the list will be available at a later date. To become a ‘VIP’ family, you must be one of the first 40 families to apply on or before February 10th.
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VIP Registration Includes:
– Priority Matching – Exclusive early viewing of child list -Waived adoption application fee – Tax deductible fees Contact our Host Program Coordinator today to learn more, or APPLY NOW!
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