Finding Caroline!
This past June, we heard from one of our adoptive dads, Jesse, as he prepared to celebrate his very first Father’s Day. Now we’re excited to share a bit from his wife, Lindsey, on their search for a child with special needs, their matching process, and how they came to find a beautiful little girl named Caroline!
After taking the weekend to do research, talk at length, and compile a list of questions, December 7th was the day we reached out to several adoption agencies to get more information as we anticipated this was a long and tedious process. Almost as if it were fate, the first agency to call us back was “Children of All Nations – Great Wall China Adoption” and after speaking with their matching specialist, Meredith, for only a few minutes she couldn’t hold back her excitement at the feeling she had about us and an updated file that had just been received that morning. Once Meredith shared this special little girl’s pictures and video with us and before even finishing reading her file and watching her videos, we had already fallen in love with her. We don’t see her as a little girl with special needs, we see her for her bright smile, adorable pigtails and the daughter we will call Caroline and love with every fiber of our being.
If your family is interested in learning how you can be matched with a Waiting Child in GWCA’s China adoption program, visit our China Waiting Child photo listing or contact us today!
Resources
- Visit GWCA’s Waiting Child Photo Listing!
- Learn how you can be matched with a Waiting Child
- More about the China matching process
- Contact a Matching Specialist
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5 More Kids Home From China!
After seeing 19 kids come home in June, we’re delighted to welcome home 5 more kiddos from our China adoption program! Congratulations to each of these children and their new Forever Families as they begin their journeys together.
While a few of these kiddos just met their new families for the very first time, two of them came to America one year ago with our Orphan Hosting program. This program gave them the opportunity to spend time with families that were either advocating to help them find an adoptive family, or proceeding with the adoption process themselves. At the end of the hosting program, these two kiddos had to return to China while families worked to bring them home forever. We know that this time apart is difficult for both the host kiddos and their families, and we are SO happy that they have now returned to stay with their families forever!
If you’re interested in learning how you can start your journey towards adopting a Waiting Child from China, contact our China matching specialists today!
Resources
- Learn More About Adopting form China!
- Visit Our China Waiting Child Photo Listing
- Contact Our China Matching Specialists
- Learn More About Orphan Hosting
8 New Kids Added!
New Kids on the Block
Meet this week’s New Kids on the Block: Leo, Kai, DJ, Wen, Leila, Little Leo, Finn, and Isla. If you’re interested in learning more about any of our new kids, contact our China matching specialists today at (5120323-9595!
Leo is an amazing 12-year old boy who was hosted in the United States in early summer! Here’s what Leo’s host mom has to say about him:
“Leo is a 12 year old orphan from China residing in Wisconsin until July 10. At that time he will return to his orphanage in China. It is our family’s intention to connect this sweet boy with his forever family so that he can return to the US as quickly as possible. Leo is full of joy and smiles, and loves music. He has taken a liking to American music and sings along often and also has been singing in Chinese. He also plays the piano in our home nearly every day. Though he doesn’t play a familiar tune, he plays it appropriately and even looks at the song books as he is playing. He also likes to push buttons and play with toys that make noise or move. Therefore, he has been drawn to toys that typically get played with by toddlers. He didn’t know any English when he arrived, but he has quickly learned some words and is very good at mimicking words and phrases that are spoken to him. We have also developed some hand motions to communicate. He can let us know when he is hungry, thirsty, finished, or needs to use the restroom. He also understands some of our hand motions which has helped with our communication. He is a very affectionate boy that loves to hug, hold hands, and snuggle on your lap. He is also very silly. He often does things to make the family laugh like wearing silly hats, and dancing around and laughing. Leo also loves to be in motion. He really enjoys riding in a car and giggles as we go up and down hills every single time. Swinging is his favorite activity at the park and he screamed and laughed with amazement as we went down waterslides. Leo has a diagnosis of PKU (Phenylketonuria) which is a genetic metabolic disorder that means he does not digest protein like most people. Leo will need to be on a special diet to address his PKU diagnosis. While here he has been an incredible eater! He is open to almost all foods including fruits and vegetables and he ate all of the special low protein foods that are manufactured for those with PKU that we offered him.”
This boy need consistent care and a forever home! Please reach out if you’d like to review his file!
Kai is an adorable 8-year old boy in need of a forever home! Kai is developmentally delayed and has strabismus, meaning that his eye turns inward slightly. He was hosted in the United States in early summer and has made amazing progress in the short time he has been with a family! He has bonded well with his host parents, and is described as a friendly kiddo who is very kind and pleasant to those he meets. He has a cheerful spirit and loves to laugh. Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
DJ has it all – a great smile, a big heart, and an open mind to snapping photos with us! He was an all around sweet kiddo who said he’d like a new toy for Chinese New Year. He does well in school and has pretty handwriting. He knows his numbers in English, and we think he’d thrive in any family! He will be hosted this July in the United States, so please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more or speak with his host family!
Wen is a beautiful 12-year old girl who was hosted in the United States early this summer! Here’s more information about Wen from her host mother:
“Meet Wen! She is the bravest 12 year old girl that I know. This particular girl is sweet, intelligent, and very playful. She loves animals and children. I have been impressed by her maturity and the way she takes responsibility to help out around the house. She has had formal schooling in China and is right on part emotionally and cognitively with other children her age. Her condition of cleft lip and palate does not interfere with her communication abilities. She has a rich vocabulary and has picked up some words in English just over a few days. I can tell you that she will likely need bone graph surgery in the near future and dental work. Fortunately, this condition is easily corrected in the United States and insurance will pay for it. I have two children with this condition and work with a great team of doctors that have guided me in their care. I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this!!! She is a special child who deserves a loving family.”
Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Leila is a smart 13-year old girl who is healthy! She is aging out this December, so Great Wall is working hard to find her a family. She will be hosted in the United States this summer, and interested families may be able to meet her! She loves to write, and has written a science fiction novel that has been published on the internet! She does very well in school and hopes to be a writer as an adult as well. Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Leo is a sweet kiddo who is about to turn 7 years old! He has developmental delays as a result of growing up in the orphanage, but he seems to be doing great overall. Leo was hosted in the United States this summer for a month and has made leaps and bounds since arriving! He has made incredible progress with his muscle strength, learning capacity, and English vocabulary! He giggles often and has a big belly laugh that has brought a lot of joy to his host family. His host family describes him as incredibly adaptable and resilient. He has been able to adjust to any situation that he is given, and has an incredible ability to develop trusting relationships with both adults and children. He loves his host brother and would has made great connections with both parents, grandparents, and neighbors. He is a loving and bright kiddo who has made a lasting impact on everyone he has met. Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Finn is a cutie who is 2 years old! He has a special need that affects the development of his teeth. Finn seems to be developing well physically and cognitively. His file indicates that he has been hitting his developmental milestones. He can understand simple language and commands and knows how to communicate with his caretakers. Finn’s file is very limited so we are currently trying to get some more information on him! Please contact our matching specialists if you’d like to learn more about him!
Isla is a sweet little girl from China that is 2 and a half years old. Isla has cerebral palsy and because of a slight enlargement of ventricular system noted on her CT scan, her file suggests that she might have communicating hydrocephalus, although it sounds like that has not been confirmed yet.
Isla can sit by herself, but she cannot yet walk by herself, although she is able to walk when someone is holding her by the armpits. She can grasp objects such as toys and she can crawl. Isla is not talking yet. Isla tends to be more timid and quiet. She is close with the other children in her orphanage that are in her class. Isla’s favorite toys are balls and stuffed animals.
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We are so incredibly happy to announce that two of the kiddos from our very first JOY program have been matched with Forever Families! Congratulations to Josiah and Amelia from all of us at GWCA and CAN!
Much like our traditional Orphan Hosting programs, our JOY program strives to find loving and permanent homes for the children that are currently with our Orphanage Partnerships. Josiah and Amelia both spent one week exploring the city and doing fun activities with our JOY families and a few other children from their orphanage. Once our JOY families came back, they worked to help advocate on their behalf to help them find forever families, and we are so happy to see how successful their advocacy has been!
We are currently advocating for a few other kiddos who participated in our JOY program earlier this year. Each of these kiddos spent time with American families who were able to learn more about both their personalities and their special needs. This is incredibly helpful for adoptive families, as it provides them with information that may not have been included in their file. If you are interested in learning more about the JOY kids that we’re advocating for or viewing their files, visit our China Waiting Child photo listing, or contact one of our China matching specialists today!
Resources
- Learn about our upcoming JOY Mission trips
- Visit our Waiting Child photo listing to learn about other JOY kids in need of Forever Families
- Learn about the China adoption process
7 New Kids on the Block
Sully is an adorable little boy from China that just recently turned 4 years old. Sully is blind but has some light perception, and he has post-operative hydrocephalus (he has a shunt). Sully is a very lucky little boy because he lives in a special foster home in China called Bethel that is specifically for blind and sight impaired children. He is getting excellent care at Bethel and is receiving rehabilitation therapies that he would normally never receive in a regular orphanage. Sully arrived at Bethel when he was just around 9 months old and he has been there ever since.
Paxton is a cute little guy who is 5 years old! He has a condition known as osteochondroma. This means he had some minor growths on his body that are non-cancerous. He had a small growth on one of his fingers that has since been surgically removed. Paxton has great language ability and can communicate with his caretakers and peers very easily. He doesn’t have any mobility delays and is quick in reaction. Paxton gets along very well with others and is closest to his caretaker. If you’d like to review Paxton’s file, please contact one of our matching specialists!
Lacey is an adorable girl who is 9 years old! She has a bone defect that affects the movement of her left leg. She can walk, run and jump but just at a little bit of a slower pace than her peers. Her file suggests that she has good motion coordination and can even kick a ball and ride a bike. She is a great help to her caretakers and is always serious about helping out with the younger kiddos! Lacey has normal language development and gets along very well with other children her age. Lacey takes school very seriously and always tries her best to improve. Great Wall is currently working on getting some updated information on her. Contact a matching specialist if you’d like to review her file!
This sweet kiddo’s name is Wyatt, and he is four years old! Wyatt’s medical file indicates that his right eye has been removed and that he has glaucoma in his left eye. From an update that was received in December, 2015, his caregivers indicate that he can see up close out of his left eye. Due to the glaucoma in his left eye, he will need surgery and additional treatment.
Despite his vision impairment, Wyatt is a sweet, curious kiddo who love to laugh! Wyatt was sent to live with a foster family in 2013, and has thrived under their consistent care. Wyatt has excellent cognitive and language development, and is able to recite children’s poetry! He loves to dance and does not appear to have any mobility delays despite his vision impairment. Wyatt loves animals, and loves to feed ducks the most! He is a clever and sweet child who would thrive with a forever family’s care! Please reach out to Great Wall China Adoption if you’d like to learn more!
Ace is a sweet little boy from China that is almost 6 years old. Ace is blind in both eyes and has some developmental delays. Ace is a very lucky little boy because he lives in a special foster home in China called Bethel that is specifically for blind and sight impaired children. He is getting excellent care at Bethel and is receiving rehabilitation therapies that he would normally never receive in a regular orphanage.
Ace is in a class for children with additional needs, as he is still non verbal. He is learning to communicate with a mix of vocalization and sign language. Ace has some developmental delays and he has some characteristics of a child with autism, although he has not been diagnosed with autism by professionals. Ace loves hugs and cuddles and loves music and will hum along to the songs he listens to. Ace is a child that really needs a consistent routine, so any family wanting to adopt him will definitely want to keep that in mind.
If you would like to see additional photos and more information on Ace (known as “Charlie” at Bethel), you can do so here: http://twentyless.com/charlie-3/
If you would like to see a recent video of Ace (known as “Charlie” at Bethel), you can do so here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2uKHkbMh8I
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Ace. We hope we are able to find Ace her Forever Family soon!
Jasper is a cute little guy that is 4 years old! He has limb differences of his hands and feet but his file suggests that this doesn’t affect his mobility. Jasper is described as being a curious kiddo who always wants to learn more about his environment. He is smiley and active and loves to be teased! He can walk independently but is sometimes a little unstable. Jasper’s file is outdated so we are working on getting some updated information on him. Contact Great Wall if you are interested in learning more about him!
Felicity is an adorable little girl from China that is almost 4 years old. Felicity is completely blind, so she is a bit more delayed than some of her friends in terms of her gross and fine motor skills. However, Felicity is doing quite well in many other areas. Felicity can now stand and walk by herself. Sometimes she gets scared because she can’t see where she is going, which is to be expected for a child that is blind. However she is gaining more confidence about her walking skills all the time.
Felicity is described by her caregivers as “more smart than others.” She can count from 1-20, she can sing songs and she can speak words and short sentences. Felicity has really good hearing and she enjoys listening to music a lot. She can also listen to television shows and can generally follow the story lines just by listening. If a caretaker tells her to come to an area of the room, she can go to where the caretaker is instructing her.
Felicity does tend to be more introverted and plays more by herself because she can’t see things and that make it hard for her to play with other children. She does have a close relationship with her caregivers though and she really enjoys interacting with them. Felicity would benefit greatly from being adopted by a family that could give her specific therapies for blind children that she is not currently receiving in China.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Felicity. We hope we are able to find Felicity her Forever Family soon!
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Introducing our Sponsored Star for July, Nolan!
Nolan is an incredibly sweet 6 year old boy who is in need of a loving Forever Family. He arrived at the orphanage when he was 5 years old with burn scars on his neck, however, his caretakers say that he’s now doing quite well! They describe him as an active, energetic, talkative, and happy kiddo with great self care abilities. He has excellent language development, he can speak in complete sentences, and he enjoys asking questions. Nolan loves to spend his time listening to music, singing, playing games, and looking at picture books.
As our Sponsored Star for July, Nolan has a $2,000 grant available towards his adoption fees! If you’re interested in learning more about Nolan, visit our photo listing or contact our matching specialists today!
What is a Sponsored Star?
On the 1st of each month, Great Wall China Adoption will feature one of the kiddos from our Orphanage Partnerships as our monthly “Sponsored Star!” As our Sponsored Star, that child will be provided a $2,000 grant towards their adoption fees! Each of the kiddos selected will be a Special Focus child, meaning they have not found their Forever Family yet due to their age or the degree of their needs. Together, we can find loving homes for these amazing kids!
We encourage any families interested in learning more about our Sponsored Star of the Month to visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing, or contact our China Matching Specialists to learn how you can be matched today! Check back on the first of each month to meet the newest featured child!
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New Kids on the Block
Skylar is a beautiful 7-year old girl in need of a forever family! Skylar was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but overall she seems to be doing great! She is very talkative and is able to express her needs to her caregivers. She’s also able to walk long distances without assistance! She loves music and like to watch cartoons and play with the other kiddos. She also loves picture books and playing outside! She has been living with a foster family and has being doing great under their care. If you’d like to learn more about Skylar, please reach out to Great Wall!
Addie is an adorable little girl who just turned 2 years old! She has cerebral palsy and muscular tension of her lower limbs. Addie has been receiving rehabilitation training which has helped her a lot. While she has developmental delays, she can currently crawl on her hands and knees and her caretakers say she is talkative. Addie has a ready smile and gets along very well with other children! She is obedient with her caretakers and they hope that she can find a loving family soon. If you’d like to review her information, contact one of our matching specialists!
Arabella is a sweet little girl from China that is 4 and a half years old. Arabella was born without eyeballs, so she is completely blind. Arabella also was born with a valgus deformity of both of her legs, but it is not clear in her file if it has been corrected with surgery yet or not. She has good sleeping and eating habits and she likes to be cuddled.
Based on her recent video, you can see that Arabella can get around by feeling the objects around her.
Arabella’s file is fairly out of date, so we are working hard to learn more current information about her. You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Arabella. We hope we are able to find Arabella her Forever Family soon! Click Here to Watch Arabella’s Video! 
Sydney is an adorable kiddo who will be turning 3 years old this July! Sydney has hydrocephalus and incomplete development of her corpus callosum, but overall she appears to be doing very well. Her left eye is also cloudy, and we are working now to determine her level of vision impairment. Sydney is able to walk with assistance, stand on her own, and clap her hands when she is happy. Her caregivers describe her intelligence as normal compared to her peers, saying that she is very clever. She loves to play games with her caregivers and babbles to communicate. She is a cuddly kiddo would really benefit from consistent medical care from a family! Please reach out to Great Wall China Adoption if you’d like to learn more!
Autumn is an adorable girl that just turned 5 years old! Autumn was born with cerebral dysplasia, which has impacted her mobility. She is also blind in both eyes. Despite these needs, Autumn has made huge improvements in her overall functioning and mobility through physical therapy and hydrotherapy. Autumn also went into the care of a foster family in February of 2015, and their patient care has helped her to make huge improvements. Autumn can now stand for 30 minutes at a time while holding onto an object, and can walk without assistance for about a 10 minute period. She is a happy kiddo who loves to be in the water and loves to laugh and be tickled by her caregivers. If you’d like to learn more about Autumn, please reach out to Great Wall! 
James is an adorable kiddo who is 6 years old! He was born with vision needs known as Microphthalmia and Cataracts. James is very clever and smart. He can adjust to new environments and understands instructions very well. He is a great help to his nannies and is able to independently complete daily tasks such as getting dressed and putting on his shoes. James is described as a more introverted kiddo but is also very talkative once he opens up! He gets along very well with others and is closest to his caretakers. His caretakers mention that he has very good hearing and is great at relying on his sense of hearing and touch to get around. Please contact our Matching Specialists if you’d like to review his file! 
Tessa is a cute kiddo who just turned 10 years old! She was born with Hydrocephalus which she received surgery for when she was 2 years old. Tessa has also had some struggles with the mobility of her limbs. Currently she can walk alone sometimes but usually needs some assistance. Tessa is in a special education class and gets along very well with her classmates. Her caretakers describe her as a smart and polite kiddo. She is always helping her nannies assist the other children and is described as being helpful and obedient. Contact one of our matching specialists if you’d like to review her information! 
Daniel is an amazing kiddo who just turned 12 this past May! Daniel has cerebral palsy, but appears to be doing extremely well overall. He is able to run and jump on his own and loves to skip rope and hula hoop! His left side is slightly paralyzed, but he does still utilize his left hand in order to put on his clothes and take care of himself and the younger kiddos. He loves to go to school and is decribed as being a model student! He won third place in a puzzle and aero-modeling competition and first place in a drawing competition! His teachers describe him as clever, respectful, and kind to others. He loves to draw, sing, and spend time with his caregivers and other children. Overall, Daniel is thriving! Please reach out to Great Wall China Adoption if you’d like to review his full file!
Olivia is an adorable little girl from China that just turned 3 years old. Olivia has cerebral palsy but her CT scan showed no abnormal findings on her brain. She was abandoned when she was a year old, but since they had to estimate her birthday based on her physical size at the time, but it is always possible that she was actually younger than what they estimated her age was.
As of when Olivia’s file was prepared (December 2015) Olivia is described as being a happy girl with who is always smiling. She is able to turn over by herself and raise her had up high when lying on her stomach. She is always stretching and quickly kicking her legs and feet and her caregivers say she has a lot of strength in her legs. She is also constantly stretching her arms, hands and fingers. Her caregivers say that whenever they give Olivia their fingers that she will hold on to their fingers with “her small, fat hand.” She is described as being a chubby baby and very lovely. Olivia is also described as being fond of listening to music and is very active.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Olivia. We hope we are able to find Olivia her Forever Family soon!
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12 Kids Home on Time for Father’s Day!
Welcome Home!
We are SO happy to share that 12 more kiddos from our China Waiting Child adoption program have joined their new Forever Families just on time for Father’s Day – what a great way to start our week of honoring adoptive dads! Congratulations from all of us at Great Wall China Adoption!
While many of these kids have just met their new families for the very first time, others came to the US previously to participate in our Orphan Hosting program, and have been eagerly awaiting this reunion! We are so happy that everyone made it home safe and sound, and we can’t wait to see what these amazing kids’ futures hold!
Orphan Hosting – Helping Older Orphans Find Loving Forever Families
Our Orphan Hosting program provides older, special needs orphans with the opportunity to spend 4-5 weeks in America with a family. During this time, the family welcomes them into their hearts and home, either taking the first steps towards adopting them or advocating on their behalf with the hope of finding them a Forever Family. The children in our Orphan Hosting program are considered more difficult to place due to the fact that they are older and generally have a need of some sort. Without hosting, their files are typically sit on China’s Shared Listing untouched, and overlooked in favor of younger children. By bringing these kiddos here for our hosting program, families are able to meet them and see how they fit into their family dynamic, eliminating the uncertainty that some families feel is associated with older child adoption. This program has changed many children’s lives, and we are so incredibly happy to see more and more of these host kiddos joining loving families forever.
For more information about our Orphan Hosting program or our China Waiting Child adoption program, contact our matching specialists today!
- Visit our China Waiting Child Photo Listing!
- Learn about our Orphan Hosting program
- Learn more about China Adoption
Shorter Wait for Kids with Minor Needs
It has been a very exciting time for the families in our China LID track adoption program, as we’ve recently received several files for LID kids from our orphanage partnerships! As each file that we receive means one more child is matched with their Forever Family and one less family is waiting, this is a great time for families to sign up for our LID program and start their journey towards being matched!
- Learn more about adopting form China
- Contact our China Matching Specialists
- Visit the China Waiting Child photo listing to see examples of LID kids that have been matched
8 Kids Added This Week!
Ethan is a sweet little boy from China that is 4 and a half years old. Ethan has PKU which means that he digests some foods differently, and because of that he is on a special diet. He is a smiley boy who enjoys receiving cuddles from his caregivers. He likes singing and enjoys playing outdoors, and especially playing any game involving a ball. When Ethan’s caretakers sing to him he enjoys dancing to the rhythm.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Ethan. We hope we are able to find Ethan his Forever Family soon!
Indio is a cute little boy from China that just turned 2 years old. Indio has something called congenital osteogenesis imperfecta which means that he suffers from bone breaks more often than others without this condition. Because of his condition this child spends a lot of time in bed, most likely because the orphanage staff fear that he will break a bone if he gets up and moves around too much.
Indio’s hands are flexible and he can take a toy block in one hand, then take another blog in his other hand and then bang the two blogs together. He can transfer a block from one hand to the other hand and he can put a block into a cup and the tale it out of the cup. He can pick up very small objects with his thumb and index finger.
Indio is a very curious little boy that likes to explore new toys and objects. He has an extroverted personality and is very active and outgoing. He cares very deeply for the people in his life. He likes to be cuddled by his caretakers. He enjoys colorful toys and toys that make sounds. Indio knows his own name and will turn his head to look when his name is called. He understands the word “no” and what that means. Indio really likes listening to music. He also likes imitating the words and actions of the people around him.
You can contact the China Home Finding Team at Great Wall if you would like to learn more about adopting Indio. We hope we are able to find Indio his Forever Family soon!
Bryce is an adorable little guy who just turned 3 years old! He was born with a meningocele which has been corrected with surgery. Bryce is described as being a generous and warm child! He is polite and caring to his peers and caretakers. He is very inquisitive and loves to be around people. Bryce is easy to smile and very active. He is fond of listening to music and playing with toy cars. Bryce can walk alone steadily and can go up and downstairs on his own. If you would like to learn more about Bryce, contact one of our matching specialists today!
Nolan is a sweet 6-year old kiddo in need of a forever family! Nolan came to the orphanage when he was about 5 years old with burn scars on his neck. Unfortunately we do not know more about Nolan’s history before he arrived at the institute. He also has a urogenital need, and we are working hard not to determine whether or not it effects his daily living. Nolan is described by his caregivers as being active, energetic, talkative, and happy! He loves to listen to music, sing, play games, and read picture books. His language development is excellent and he loves to ask questions and speak in full sentences. He can go up and down the stairs without assistance, jump with both feet, and play catch. Nolan is a sweet, affectionate kiddo in need of a family to call his own. If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Great Wall!
Hannah is an adorable kiddo that will be turning 10 this November! She was born with Down’s Syndrome and a Congenital Heart Defect. Hannah is described as an introverted kiddo. She came to the institute at an older age so she most likely lived in a family for the beginning of her life. She is a great listener and can assist her caretakers with daily tasks. Hannah can independently eat and get dressed on her own. She has developed well physically and doesn’t have any mobility delays. Contact one of our matching specialists if you’d like to review her file!
Stella is a beautiful kiddo who is 7-years old! Stella has motor and cognitive development delays but seems to be doing great with the rehabilitation and occupational therapy she has received! She can now walk independently and go up and down the stairs by holding on to the rail. Her fine motor skills have also improved and she can know draw lines and circles. She can speak sentences with 5-8 words, can communicate with others, and knows the names of her friends and caregivers. She can put clothes on and use the bathroom independently as well! Stella would love to be adopted by an American family and hopes to find a home soon. Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more!
Colt is a sweet kiddo who is 9 years old! He was born with a cleft lip and a special need related to his eyelids. Both needs have been corrected with surgery upon arriving to the institute. Colt is described as an incredibly happy kiddo who is always laughing and smiling! He is very polite to his caretakers and teachers and is great at following instructions. Colt has great communication abilities and studies well in school. He is described as being generous, outgoing and energetic. Colt loves outdoor activities and playing with other children! Contact one of our matching specialists if you’d like to learn more about him!
Dennis is an incredible kiddo who just turned 8 last February! Dennis has Down’s Syndrome and a congenital heart defect, but he’s doing great! He’s very cooperative with his teachers and does very well in school. He loves to raise his hand in class and answer questions, and he does great at writing and math. Dennis loves music and art class and loves to dance and color. He even likes to help the other children do their chores! Dennis makes a point to speak often throughout the day, but he is oftentimes hard to understand. Overall he is doing very well in school and with his peers! Please reach out to Great Wall if you’d like to learn more about Dennis!
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