Shanna - Jan 1998

She is 13 years old and attends classes at the orphanage, which she enjoys, and she says her favorite class is Chinese. She likes to read comic books and her favorite food is hum bao. She likes to use a computer to play games and to help the nannies with chores that need to be done. She enjoys running and when she grows up she wants to be a teacher and help kids learn how to draw. Her left foot turns out when she walks, but her caregivers say that she is very independent and can do many physical activities including toileting by herself. They describe her as very thoughtful, caring, smart and kind. She is very skillful in taking things apart and putting them back together. She is very helpful to the caregivers and if she sees an adult, she will try to help out by offering them water. She currently lives at the orphanage and said that she wants to be adopted by a good family.

URGENT: Hillary - 2/1998

Hillary gets along well with her classmates, knows to share her pencil with others who does not have. She knows to sweep the floor actively. Once, the caretaker gets ill, and tells Hillary she wants to go home and resign from the institute. Hillary hold her hands and says “please don’t leave, please pass the disease to me, I want to get ill instead of you”. And then she cries. She does not sleep for the whole night, and stays beside the caretaker. She is a sensitive girl, knows to greet the staff in the institute. She is introverted, quiet, shy, and not talkative in front of strangers, but would give you a sweet smile. She likes to play games with children at her age, is fond of rope skipping and kicking shuttlecock. Hillary has oval face, a pair of bright and large eyes, thick and black hair. She is thin, and is a sensitive girl.

Hillary is on the shared list but is being advocated for by Madison. Her file states that she has "mental nerve development delay." It sounds like she had TB at some point, and they are saying that caused her mental delay. The information in her file does not appear to support this diagnosis.  She also has polydactyly of one hand I think.

URGENT - Darien - 01/1998

Darien is beloved by his teachers and always willing to help. He is well liked by his classmates, too. He is active and happy and loves sports. He participates in sports meets and won the championship, earning a cute nickname. He considers the institute his family currently, but sees other children get adopted and fostered and says that he wants a mother and father of his own. When asked if he wants to be adopted, he happily agrees. Darien needs a family that is close to dossier ready who would like to pursue him.

Darien is on ASIA's designated list with a $5,000 grant available for his adoption. Marci said she would transfer his file to another agency if he had a family who wanted to pursue him, though the grant would not follow him!

 

SN:  Repaired Club Feet

 

 Contact Marci at: marcisk@asiadopt.org for more info!

 

Website Updates

Since this site is just getting up and running, I thought I'd take a minute to point out some new pages that were added recently.  You can get to these from the Pages links on the right. 

The first new page is a list of families who have already traveled and brought their aging child home (and one who is in China now!) 

The second new page is a list of families who are fundraising to be able to bring home their aging out child(ren). 

If you would like your blog link added to either of these pages, please leave a comment on this post or on the appropriate page.

Walter - 08/1998

"Walter" is currently living with a foster mom and dad. He goes to regular school and says that his favorite subject is physical education. He doesn’t like to read very much, but he performs a little bit above average in school. Walter has two small dogs and one big dog living at home with him and dogs are his favorite animal. When he grows up, he wants to be a scientist. His favorite food is dumplings. He likes to run and play games on the computer for fun. "Walters" favorite people are his foster parents. He enjoys playing card games with his three good friends, although he says that he often loses at the games they play.

There is a total of up to $8475 in financial aid ( including $4200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption.Please ask about the possibility of up to $4000 in waived fees and waiver of the application fee).

WACAP ID: Walter JH5.ZW.0898.31350.
Month of Birth:  08/1998
This child is a part of the Special Focus Program so there is an increased chance of receiving an exception if you don’t meet all the requirements to adopt from China. To see this childs’ photo go to www.wacap.org<http://www.wacap.org/> select waiting child and request an instant password.

Please contact FamilyFinders (at) wacap (dot) org or ckids (at) wacap (dot) org

David - June 1998

DOB: June  1998

SN: Repaired CL/CP (and now his age)

SWI Jingyang District

 

"David" has been waiting his entire life for a family. He was born in 1998 in southwest China. This boy is enjoyable and energetic. When my friend visits the orphanage, he is always eager to get out and play soccer, volleyball or whatever sport anyone will play with him. David is quiet and enjoys drawing. The orphanage director says he is quite mature and very smart. David has amazing potential to be a strong leader.
His special need is cleft lip and palate.

He has stated repeatedly that he wants to be adopted! He wants a family!

He only has about 10 months to be adopted. In China, children are not allowed to be adopted when they turn 14 years old.

His care takers say he is very clean, he helps the teachers clean up after school ends, he loves school, loves doing his homework. He loves little kids and will help feed the younger children.

Jonathan - 07/1998

SN: Repaired CL/CP, pigeon chest (now it is age)

DOB: 07/1998

SWI Jingyang District

Jonathon was born in 1998 in southwest China. After being abandoned by his parents at birth, he went straight to the hospital. The doctor said this boy doesn't have long for life. He not only survived but he is now a thriving young boy with amazing potential. He is in 7th grade and is a hard worker. His passions are studying, sports and people. This guy is a thinker. The orphanage director says he thinks even more than many adults. The director also says he is a perfectionist.
Each time my friend goes to the orphanage he is welcoming, friendly and quite helpful.

He has stated repeatedly that he wants to be adopted! He wants a family!

His special need was cleft lip and palate. He has had 3 surgeries to repair his mouth. The 3rd surgery was plastic surgery.

His file states: He is liked by teachers. He likes to answer the questions. He is always the first one to finish the homework. He has no special needs. He is considerate and self-esteemed. He is the cleverest one in his roommates. He always helps caretakers to feed younger children. He also helps caretakers with cleaning. He is a considerate child. Caretakers in SWI all like him.