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Girl, born October 2000
PRC
Spina Bifida, Requires walking frame and wheelchair for mobility
Twyla needs to be adopted PRIOR to her birthday in October!
Photo available for interested families.
Twyla is a spirited 13 year-old girl who is chatty and sociable. She is very adaptable and adjusts well to changes. Twyla enjoys playing on the computer, reading novels and doing handicraft work. She is now learning to do cross-stitch.
Twyla is intelligent and bright and recently completed her primary school education. She will start junior high school in September 2013. Twyla has an inclination towards learning languages but also enjoys mathematics. Twyla’s dream is to enter college.
Twyla was in foster care from 2004 and stayed with a wonderful foster family. Her foster family provided her with very good support and care during her growing years. However due to her foster mother’s deteriorating heart condition, the family is no longer able to provide full-time foster care and Twyla was returned to the institution recently. The family still maintains weekend contact with Twyla and continues to help her in her adjustment.
Twyla has expressed that she would really like to have a family of her own that is permanent, she would like to be adopted and can be provided with good preparation for adoption.
Boy, born October 2000
PRC
Blood disorder
Johnny Wynn ages out in October 2014. From his 2010 file he is described as “a handsome boy with a round face, fair skin, a pair of bright eyes who is very cute, active, bright and polite to people and is a child loved by anyone who meets him.” He also loves sports of all kinds and has a natural talent for most sports activities.
From his counselor at a summer camp last year- Johnny Wynn is a one of a kind kid who completely captured my heart. Throughout the week at camp it was clear that under his quiet demeanor and brave smile is a precious boy who has waited with hope far too long for a family to take him home.I was impressed by his gentle compassionate nature as he looked out for the younger kids. Johnny Wynn also interacted and bonded well with our family group. He is a thoughtful, respectful and very kind 12 year old. When it was time to go back to the orphanage at the end of the week, Johnny Wynn was so sad. As he got on the bus he did his best to stare at the ground and not cry. My heart breaks for Johnny Wynn, please join me in praying a family will come soon for him before he ages out. He needs a family to love and cheer for him.”
Girl, born December 1999
Cerebral palsy, deep mental handicap
Bedridden and quiet, so heartbreakingly alone.
10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Girl, born December 1998
HIV, crossed eye
AnnaMarie loves school and was in 6th grade when I met her. Her favorite subject is math and likes working on the computer and with cameras. AnnaMarie is very quiet, sweet, and soft-spoken. She is very positive. She wants to have brothers and sisters of her own, and has many friends. She likes going out with her friends and dancing. She wants to go to college. I hope someone can help her make her dream come true!
AnnaMarie is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Born December 1999
Diagnosis: cerebral palsy and down syndrome
From someone who met him in 2012: Emil was the gentlest child ever! Unable to talk but the pleading in his eyes killed me! He grabbed my finger and wouldn’t let go…what a grip! He also got really hit a few times by others wanting my attention, he didn’t retaliate but fell in a heap and moved away, only to return when the coast was clear. I would love to see this child in a nurturing environment!
Emil is able to walk.
Girl, born Nov 2000
PRC
Moderate mental delays
Holly was at a foster home, and they had to return her to the orphanage. She will age out in November, and become unadoptable, when she is 14 
She likes to tell the people around her that “I love you”, if see the stranger, she will take initiative to greet “Hello”. Every day aunt taught her to paint, sing, play game and learn the Chinese words one by one. The effort of aunt made her improve quickly in each aspect, she can handle daily life, count from 1 to 30, especially make a big progress in painting, she likes painting, and tell her friends and teacher what she painted, she likes to have classes. She has colorful imagination, and often builds out various blocks shapes, if she builds up a house, she will be glad and want the aunt to praise her.
Holly is outgoing, kind, active girl, she likes to talk and laugh, can speak the sentences with 5 to 10 words in it, often ask some simple questions and good at communication. Usually she likes to watch TV with her friends, if see the picture she loved, she will be very excited and point the TV and tell everyone the name of the person and the meaning of the picture. She can handle her daily life basically, can use chopsticks, knifes and forks, can put on her clothes and shoes, brush her teeth and go to the toilet by herself. She is sympathetic and ready to help. She is clever, sensitive and popular girl.
Boy, born October 1999
Down syndrome, significant mental delays
This handsome young man has waited a long time for a family of his own!
Update March 2014: Collier- he breaks my heart. He’s also in a room with many older, more active and larger boys that are busy moving around, and so he retreats to a small area in the corner of the room, sitting on the floor in between two beds, and just watches everyone. He’s TINY- think toddler/preschooler size, definitely not like a 14 or 15 year old. He’s just a baby in so many ways. I cannot believe that in a year or so, he’ll be too old to be adopted- it just does not seem fair that a virtual preschooler would spend the rest of his life like this. he seemed very quiet, watching everything but never getting up to come over, even though we were handing out cookies and candy and juice.
Update June 2013:
Collier is a sweet little guy who just wants to be loved. He looks like he’s about 2 or 3, despite being almost 14 years old. He always keeps trying to find food, and is somewhat of a bottomless pit – I fed him lunch and a candy bar and he was still trying to take food from the other children. He attaches to you very quickly. He would not let go of me when I was in the room and was always trying to go outside on walks. When I picked him up, he would always giggle and smile. Collier would be a most precious son.
Update March 2014:
Collier- he breaks my heart. He’s also in a room with many older, more active and larger boys that are busy moving around, and so he retreats to a small area in the corner of the room, sitting on the floor in between two beds, and just watches everyone. He’s TINY- think toddler/preschooler size, definitely not like a 14 or 15 year old. He’s just a baby in so many ways. I cannot believe that in a year or so, he’ll be too old to be adopted- it just does not seem fair that a virtual preschooler would spend the rest of his life like this. he seemed very quiet, watching everything but never getting up to come over, even though we were handing out cookies and candy and juice.
Girl, born November 2000
PRC
hearing nerve injury on both sides, serious on right side; right scroll ear deformity; scoliosis; congenital anal atresia, postoperative anoplasty; postoperative rectovestibular fistula
Alyssa needs to be adopted PRIOR to her birthday in November!
Alyssa was a little introverted when she was young. Now under the help of teachers and aunts, she is quiet, smart, and has a ready smile. She is fairly active when she plays with familiar people; she can take good care of herself in life, and is organized and responsible. She can care about young brothers and sisters; sometimes she is reserved, like a girl. In the studying, she is very careful, and is able to finish homework according to the teacher, meticulously, writing and reading text in particulars.
Alyssa has had some surgeries but is still incontinent. Additional pictures are available for interested families.
There is a family who adopted her best friend and is willing to talk to anyone interested.
Boy, born August 2000 (ages out 8/2014)
PRC
Deaf, Hep B
Danny just turned 13 and after next August if he has not found his forever family he will no longer be eligible for adoption. Danny was brought to the middle school in when he was 10 yrs old. Because he cannot hear he lives with a foster family. The doctors state he has Hepatitis B, but it doesn’t bother him. Danny goes to a special school away from home. He can understand some sign language and can read lips. He has adapted to his new family setting and consider himself to be very clever, obstinate and outgoing.
Girl, born March 1999
Down syndrome
She looks so thoughtful, doesn’t she? She only has until age 16 to be adopted — let’s not let her wait that long! This princess needs a Mama!
Rania (along with GraceLynn and Kinley) are in a facility for older disabled children. We are blessed to have the photos and info we do to fight for these girls to find forever families. We may be their ONLY chance at a future. We are seeking an experienced adoptive family who will take a chance on one of these girls, and help open the doors for other older children waiting in this institution.
Married couples only. Older parents and large families welcome. Travel required. Previous adoptive experience of older institutionalized children is preferred.
Boy, born September 2000
PRC
Manny needs to be adopted PRIOR to his birthday in September!
Manny is an active 12 year old boy who has been diagnosed with mental retardation.
He was found and brought to the orphanage when he was 8 years old. Upon admission, Manny was found to have normal body development. He has learned to do simple chores, such as cleaning the ground, and can now help his caretaker with household tasks. He has also learned basic self-management. Manny’s language development is also getting better. When admitted, he could say thank you when give things, and at the age of 11, he could have simple conversations with people. Manny enjoys playing outside with his classmates. He loves sports and is known to get along well with other children.
Girl, born July 2000
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
She ages out July 2014.
Jojo was abandoned at the age of 22 months. She has strong self-managing ability. Jojo can handle her own basic daily needs. She can also wash the dishes, wash simple clothes, and can fold the quilts in the morning, She is a dutiful child and she always keeps something delicious for her mum, letting her mum taste firstly and then shares with her brothers and sisters. In the simulated family group, she respects parents and gets along well with brothers and sisters. Jojo studies hard, unites classmates, and is a good student.
From her camp volunteer:
Jo Jo lights up the whole world when she smiles and her giggle makes you laugh with her. She is not at the development of her 13 year old peers she needs nurturing and patience. It would be a long road however a worthy one to have this beautiful girl part of your life. She has dreams for the future and wants to become a nurse and I hope who ever adopts this kind, caring girl will help her do that. After 13 years of not knowing love this little girl feels it and needs someone to make her safe and loved.
Girl, born November 2000 (ages out 11/2014)
PRC
Poor eyesight, slight inversion of foot
Sweet Sara is described as active and outgoing. She is polite and has to work hard in school (perhaps an eyesight issue?). She likes barbie dolls, playing house with other children and running. Sara is respectful to her elders and loves younger children. She is a a ind child who wins the love of others. This sweet child is waiting for a family to love.
Girl, born 1998
Boy, born January 1999
