Waiting for You: Striker
September 20, 2018
Children Who Wait
This handsome two year old little guy seems to be doing very well! Striker can walk, crawl and play with toys. He sounds very social and enjoys being around other babies. His nurses say he is such a good baby and very adorable… we sure can see that! Striker’s special need is male gonad hypoplasia …Read More
Benjamin’s Turn
September 16, 2018
Children Who Wait
Three and a half years ago, Holt learned about seven children who needed families from a small but exceptional orphanage in China. One by one, six of those children were matched with their adoptive families. One by one, they said their goodbyes and left the orphanage to start new lives with their forever families. Benjamin …Read More
Waiting to be Chosen: Sofia
September 14, 2018
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Sofia is an absolutely beautiful little girl, born in February of 2013 with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease – ASD, VSD, and PDA. One month after surgery to repair Sofia’s heart, it was discovered that her trachea had been injured while she was intubated during surgery. At that time, she underwent a tracheotomy and …Read More
Find My Family: Genevieve
September 12, 2018
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Beautiful Genevieve! Born in August 2006, Genevieve is now 12 years old and is quite the performer. She enjoys singing and dancing for her friends. Can you imagine how much joy she would bring to a family of her own? Genevieve was found by police when she was about 3 years old. After much investigation …Read More
Meet Eliza!
September 10, 2018
Children Who Wait
Eliza is a joy-filled little girl, born in March of 2016 with Down syndrome and congenital heart defects: complete atrioventricular septal defect, ASD, and PDA, all of which she has had repaired. Eliza has the best smile and is such a happy little girl… with the most kissable cheeks! She is currently living with a …Read More
Find My Family: Ayla
September 8, 2018
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Ayla is a beautiful little girl, born in July of 2013 with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease (VSD and PDA). She joined a foster family in 2015 and is well loved by her foster family. Ayla can walk unsupported and get dressed and undressed by herself, choosing her outfit because she likes to look …Read More
Meet Pierce!
September 6, 2018
Children Who Wait
Meet Pierce! Pierce is new to the list at Hawaii International Child. He is a handsome, active, and fun-loving 9 year old boy. Pierce came into care at about 7 months of age. His development has been on target since that time. Pierce was given a brain CT when he was 7 years old, which …Read More
Find My Forever: Hosanna
September 4, 2018
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Hosanna (aka YuYu at Little Flower), born October 2016, is quiet and introverted, but quick to smile to those she knows. She loves to be held by her caregiver, and while sitting in their lap will stare up at them happily. A curious baby, she likes to pick up small toys to play with, and …Read More
Waiting For You: Charlotte
September 2, 2018
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Charlotte is an adorable little girl, born in December of 2012, who has been in the care of her orphanage for just over a year and a half. When Charlotte first came into care, she was found to have unclear pronunciation and was initially diagnosed as hyperactive. Later, Charlotte’s orphanage diagnosed her as having psychomotor …Read More
Waiting to be Chosen: Violet
August 28, 2018
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Violet is an adorable little girl who turned three in March. She is walking and talking and seems to woo the hearts of all of her nannies and guests – she likes to greet people and everyone likes her. She likes people to take her hand and she sings “Little Swallow” while walking. She has …Read More
Urgent Waiting Child: Elizabeth
August 24, 2018
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Beautiful Elizabeth is three years old and was born with a very complex heart condition. At 18 months she had surgery – a Bidirectional Glenn. She is adorable, very smart and has a strong, confident personality. Her file even says she will stand up for injustice for her weaker brothers and sisters. This little gal …Read More
Meet Theo!
August 22, 2018
Children Who Wait
Theo is an adorable baby boy, born in August of 2015, who has the most kissable cheeks! He has been under the care of a Show Hope wing in his orphanage. He is close with his caretakers and gets along well with others. He can play with the other children. Theo is sensitive to sound …Read More
Find My Family: Fynn
August 18, 2018
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Fynn was born in April of 2015 and is well liked by all of his nannies. Fynn’s caretakers describe him as a little quiet and introverted, but also said that he likes playing with other children. His favorite toys are cars and toy blocks. Fynn was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. His nannies believe he …Read More
Waiting to be Chosen: Quinton
August 13, 2018
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Quinton is a precious little boy, born in July of 2016, who is described as fairly quiet. He rarely cries, unless he’s reaching for a cuddle and doesn’t get it! Caregivers say he has a gentle personality and that he will stamp his feet in joy while playing. Quinton is under the care of a …Read More
Meet Zayden!
August 10, 2018
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Zayden is an adorable and happy little boy, born in July of 2016, who laughs and smiles often. He’s been a nanny favorite since he was a baby and it’s clear to see why! An MRI from June of 2017 showed that Zayden’s corpus callosum did not develop and that he had hydrocephalus. At four …Read More
Waiting For You: Liv
August 8, 2018
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Liv is full of personality and you can’t help but fall in love with her just by looking at her sweet face! Liv was born in June of 2014, but didn’t come into care until she was about two years old. She arrived with medical reports showing that she had surgeries in 2015 for hydrocephalus …Read More
Zeke and His Adorable Cheeks!
August 4, 2018
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Zeke is an active, gentle, and adorable little boy, with the sweetest of cheeks! Born in October of 2016, he has been diagnosed with malformation of all four limbs. It appears Zeke really has Apert Syndrome. When being examined, Zeke was given an ECHO, which showed ASD, a little back flow of TV, and normal …Read More
Find My Family: Cora
August 2, 2018
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Cora is a beautiful little girl, born in March of 2016, who loves to be held and cuddled. She always smiles and babbles at her caregiver while she is holding her. Cora is happiest when she is sitting in the rocking chair or standing in her walker outside. Her caregivers say she is shy and …Read More
Meet Remi!
July 30, 2018
Children Who Wait
Oh goodness, just look at this tiny sweetheart! Remi is the cutest little guy, born in June of 2017 with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect (PFO). At the time his file was prepared, he had motor delays. He slept a lot and was said to be very mild-mannered. He loves colorful toys and …Read More
Waiting Child Spotlight: Xia
July 28, 2018
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Meet Xia – she is a cheerful, smiley 9 year old! Could you be her forever family? Xia loves to dress up in pretty clothes. She needs some help to determine the front and back of her clothes, but she can put them on independently. She cannot wait to show her friends her pretty outfits …Read More
Waiting Child Highlight: Paisley
July 26, 2018
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Princess Paisley is one year old and has a file full of diagnoses as a younger baby. Her update now sounds as though she is doing well. The orphanage staff says, “she is active, lovely and sweet. She is our little princess.” Her special needs are listed as: Premature infant, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Dysplasia. She can …Read More
Waiting to be Chosen: Rachel
July 22, 2018
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Rachel is a beautiful little girl, born in September of 2014 with Down syndrome. Rachel’s file is very dated, prepared when she was just a year old. At that time, she was making good eye contact, rolling over, babbling, and grasping nearby toys. She attached well to her caretakers and loved rolling from one side …Read More
Sweet Silas
July 20, 2018
Children Who Wait
Silas is a handsome and happy boy, born in November of 2007 with cleft lip and palate. He has since received surgery to repair both. Silas is said to be extroverted and active. He is friendly when greeting new people and gets along well with other children. Silas enjoys group activities and any sports that …Read More
Find My Family: Jay
July 18, 2018
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Jay is an adorable little boy, born in August of 2011. He is diagnosed as having congenital heart disease (PA/VSD, MAPCAs, postoperative B-T shunt), cardiac insufficiency, and postoperative diaphragmatic eventration (left). Jay has a good appetite and is not picky. His favorite foods are apples, oranges, chocolate, and chips. He has no trouble eating, using …Read More
Waiting Child: Madeline
July 16, 2018
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Madeline, born December 2007, is described as optimistic and sensible! She gets along well with the other children around her and enjoys playing aeroplane chess. One of her favorite activities is playing with Legos; she builds all kinds of cars and people out of them! Often when she is with her group of kids, she …Read More
Urgent Waiting Child: Milton
July 14, 2018
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Milton, a 3-year-old beautiful boy with a December 2014 birthday, loves playing with colorful toy cars and will drive them all over the tables and walls! He plays well independently and is able to entertain himself for a long time playing on the wooden horse or the swings. Sometimes after class his teacher takes him …Read More
Meet Joyanna!
July 13, 2018
Children Who Wait
“Hi, I am 12 years old. I am in 5th grade. I like singing and dancing very much. I also like to ride bike. I need to go to hospital three days every week to get treatment then go to school the rest of two days. I never fail my academic even I have to …Read More
Waiting Child: Danny
July 12, 2018
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Eight year old Danny is an extroverted social butterfly who loves people! Danny gets along very well with others, and is good at communicating. Danny is almost 10 years old and is well behaved and obedient, he can follow directions easily. He has great gross motor skills as well as fine motor skills, with no …Read More
Beautiful Blakely
July 10, 2018
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Blakely is a beautiful little girl, born in August of 2014 with Down syndrome. Blakely joined a foster family when she was seven months old. Her foster mother loves her very much and she is attached to her foster family. But a foster family isn’t a forever family. It is a gift to Blakely’s future …Read More
Waiting Child: Jonathan
June 26, 2018
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Meet Jonathan! Jonathan is a quiet but playful two year old boy. He is a Special Focus (SF) child that Agape Adoptions is advocating for. He has been diagnosed with Digeorge Syndrome, postoperative Tetralogy of Fallot and left indirect inguinal hernia. Jonathan was found abandoned when he was four months old and now lives in …Read More
Find My Family: Nadia
June 24, 2018
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Nadia’s file makes it hard to understand what her needs really are, and her photos simply don’t accurately reflect her absolute adorableness. But her video? It shows the world exactly who she is! Nadia is a sweet young girl, born in August of 2013, who is described as introverted, timid, and quiet. She likes to …Read More
Craig Waits
June 22, 2018
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Meet sweet Craig! Little Craig was abandoned when he was just 10 days old. He is now four years old and is listed as a Special Focus child with Agape Adoptions. He has been diagnosed with difference of his upper limbs. Craig is physically and developmentally on track with his peers and his special need …Read More
Meet Knox and Kate!
June 18, 2018
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Knox, born in January 2016, is an adorable little boy with Down syndrome. He was placed in a foster family at just six months old and gets along well with all members of the family, especially his foster mom. Knox feeds himself and sits independently. He can follow simple instructions and sit, crawl, and stand …Read More
Urgent Aging Out Child: Meet Ben!
June 14, 2018
Children Who Wait
Ben is a bright, extraordinary 13-year-old boy in China waiting for his forever family. He will turn 14 on August 27 and needs to be adopted before his 14th birthday. After August 27th, 2018 Ben will no longer be able to be adopted as he will age out of China’s adoption system. We ask that …Read More
Kennedy: Full of Sweet Surprises
June 12, 2018
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Kennedy is a beautiful and joyful little girl, born in September of 2012, who loves to wear dresses and skirts! One day after her foster mother bought her a new skirt, she stood in front of the mirror admiring herself and beamed happily when her foster mother said, “Kennedy is just like a fairy in …Read More
Find My Family: Charlie
June 8, 2018
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Charlie, born in October of 2015, is a cheerful and active little boy who loves to smile and laugh. Charlie is curious about toys that make sound. He loves to listen to music and play the toy drum. His favorite toys are the toy drum, toy car, and bouncy balls. Charlie lives with a foster …Read More
Waiting for You: Jayden
June 6, 2018
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Four year old Jayden is eagerly awaiting a family of his own. His file is Special Focus and he is listed with Agape Adoptions. Jayden has been diagnosed with atresia of left ear canal and deformity of right auricle. Jayden’s special needs do not affect his hearing; he can hear well and he speaks in …Read More
Urgent Aging Out Child: Shane
June 4, 2018
Children Who Wait
How about this ONE? Is there anyone for this one!?! Sweet Shane ages out next April! Very little time left, especially for a boy in a wheelchair as there are so very few families willing to open their hearts to older boys and/or kids in wheelchairs. Shane’s future in China is likely very bleak. Is …Read More
Waiting to be Chosen: Minnie
June 2, 2018
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Minnie is an adorable little girl, born in October of 2011, who is full of joy and determination! Minnie has been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, which has caused high muscular tension of her lower limbs. She also has an astigmatism. Minnie can walk on her tip toes with the support of a walker. She …Read More
Meet Josh!
May 31, 2018
Children Who Wait
Josh is on the shared list, but our staff met him in 2016 at an advocacy camp and loved him! I put a couple pictures of him from when he was younger and in the care of Bethel and a couple from the AOH camp he participated in. Josh is a handsome twelve-year-old boy. He …Read More
Ollie, Arlo and Ty: Three Boys at the Same Orphanage
May 28, 2018
Children Who Wait
Ollie is a cute little boy, born in July of 2009 with complex CHD including, but not limited to, VSD with pulmonary atresia and collaterals, mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Ollie is living in a foster family. He wakes up at 7:00, takes a nap from 12:30-1:30, and goes to bed at 8:30. He goes …Read More
Meet Davis!
May 26, 2018
Children Who Wait
Davis, born in December of 2016, has a loud laugh that is contagious and a face you just want to reach through the screen and kiss! He has been living with a foster family where he is said to be deeply loved. Davis has a very close relationship with each member of the foster family. …Read More
Find My Family: Caleb
May 24, 2018
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Caleb is a handsome and happy little boy, born in April of 2014 with Down syndrome and an endocrine disorder. In October of 2015, a lab test showed that his blood thyroid hormone (T4) was low. He has since been taking medication and is regularly examined. Caleb likes to listen to music and play games. …Read More
Meet Mae!
May 22, 2018
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Mae is a shy and reserved girl, born in May of 2010, who also has a bit of spunk! When she meets strangers, she is very observant and quiet, watching what is going on around her. When interacting with her foster family, she is active, animated, and strong-willed. Mae has good gross motor skills and …Read More
Find My Family: Easton
May 15, 2018
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Easton is a handsome little boy, born in October of 2011. Easton is deaf and was also born with a congenital heart defect. He had surgery for his heart defect in October of 2015 and at his follow-up appointment, it was noted that he was recovering well. Easton’s gross and fine motor skills are on …Read More
Waiting to be Chosen: Oakley
May 14, 2018
Children Who Wait
Oakley, born in October of 2013, is the cutest little boy. Reported to be very happy and smart, Oakley is in the wonderful care of China Little Flower. He has no intellectual or physical disabilities. Oakley likes cartoons, musical toys, singing, dancing, and being cuddled. He likes eating chicken and noodles, but doesn’t like sweets. …Read More
Darling Addie!
May 12, 2018
Children Who Wait
Darling baby Addie just turned one year old! We hope that it is her only birthday that she spends alone and that next year she will be celebrating her birthday surrounded by a family of her own! Addie is listed with Agape Adoptions. Addie has been diagnosed with Down’s syndrome and nystagmus. Sweet Addie was …Read More
Fred Waits
May 10, 2018
Children Who Wait
Fred, male, born in March of 2008, was admitted to the social welfare institute in March of 2008. His special need is post-operative congenital cleft lip and palate and post-operative congenital heart disease (ASD). Fred is listed with BAAS. Fred was placed into a foster family when he was first admitted into the social welfare …Read More
Waiting for You: Mia
May 8, 2018
Children Who Wait
This precious little girl is Mia and she is listed with BAAS! Mia was born in July 2014 and has Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease. Mia was found when she was a few weeks old and was in good health, she seldom gets sick, and she has a good appetite. She is deeply attached …Read More
Find My Family: Lainey
May 5, 2018
Children Who Wait
Lainey is a beautiful and special little girl, born in August of 2012. She is thoughtful, talkative, and adored by her caretakers at Alenah’s Home. Lainey likes to listen to music, paint, and spend time with her friends. She has a beautiful smile that just warms your heart and a light about her that makes …Read More