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  China
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Married couples only
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One parent must be US citizen
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Both parents must be between 30-54 years old
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Married at least 2 years
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No more than 6 children at home
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Previous experience with Down syndrome preferred
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Minimum of $10,000 of annual income per family member, including the new child you hope to adopt
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A minimum of $80,000 net worth
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Health good, no history of cancer
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No medication for depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia
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Body Mass Index (BMI) must be under 40
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No criminal record or alcohol within the past 10 years
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Only one parent must travel
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NOW POSSIBLE TO ADOPT MORE THAN ONE UNRELATED CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS! ;)
China is one of the most restrictive programs in operation today. They are quite particular about who they feel qualifies to parent a child of Chinese heritage (as you can see from the requirements listed above). However, with their new database of waiting children with special needs, we are so glad to see a recognition of the needs of those kids and that they see a desire from American families to adopt them.
We have several agency partners advocating for the children in China. Their contact info is listed in the profiles below. Adopting a child through the Waiting Child Program takes a special family with extra determination, commitment, and love to give. However, as our references would love to tell you, adopting a special needs or older child is a source of joy beyond description.
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 Hailey
Girl, Born July 7, 2006
China
From a missionary who visited with her in August 2010: " Hailey was found abandoned at the age of 8 months. She is described as easy going and social, and is well loved by the orphanage staff. She is energetic and likes to listen to music."
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $20 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Kerrie
Girl, Born November 11, 2008
China
Miss Kerrie was taken in at the age of 1 month after her parents left her at the hospital. She is healthy and doing great living in her foster family. She is described as happy and social, energetic, like to be outdoors, and will do very well in a forever family.
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Shelby
Girl, Born June 26, 2008
China
Shelby is a beautiful little girl who is in the excellent care of a foster home. She can now stand along holding onto objects, walk quickly in the baby walker, and is potty trained during the day. Shelby has a bright smile and is in need of a loving family.
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Zachary
Boy, Born September 20, 2005
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Zachary was found abandoned at the age of 3 months. After examination, they determined he had a VSD heart condition. He had corrective heart surgery in December of 2006 and is doing well now. Zachary is active and friendly. He is described as very caring and sympathetic towards the other children. Zachary is well bonded to his nanny and will thrive in a loving family environment".
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Sean
Boy, Born December 8, 2008
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Sean was found abandoned by the riverside at the age of 4 months. Sean is doing super and is well loved by his nannies!"
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Luke
Boy, Born July 24, 2003
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Luke is a sweet boy who came to the orphanage at the age of 4 years. He began their "Half Heaven" kindergarten program and is doing well. Luke is able to eat and ress by himself, is potty trained, and plays well with others. Luke is very fond of music. He is physically active, and medically healthy”.
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I AM ELIGIBLE FOR AN OLDER CHILD GRANT |
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 Kyle
Boy, Born December 16, 2004
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Kyle was found abandoned by at the age of 1 year. He lives in the orphanage and has continued to progress well there. He is healthy, with no heart or other medical complications. ”
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I AM ELIGIBLE FOR AN OLDER CHILD GRANT |
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 Jeff
Boy, Born January 30, 2002
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Jeff was found abandoned by his parents at the age of 2 1/2 years. He was placed into a foster family right away, and has continued to make progress there. He is active and doing well.”
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I AM ELIGIBLE FOR AN OLDER CHILD GRANT |
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 Henry
Boy, Born November 20, 2008
China
From a missionary who visited with her in August 2010: " Henry is so cute! Totally healthy and chubby, and will do great in a family.”
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Garrett
Boy, Born October 29, 2005
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Garrett was found abandoned at the age of 9 months. He is medically healthy but very small for his age. He lives in a VERY poor orphanage that is rife with neglect and lack of resources to properly care for the children with special needs living here. They are in dire need of humanitarian support. Those who are bedridden especially suffer here, and urgently need adoptive families. We are desperately seeking a family to give Garrett the live he deserves! "
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $50 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Doug
Boy, Born April 5, 2009
China
From a missionary who visited with her in August 2010: " Doug is a sweet baby boy who is blessed to have been found and saved. He is doing well and will thrive in a loving family environment”
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Daniel
Boy, Born July 12, 1999
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Daniel is very active and friendly. He is affectionate and likes to play with and greet others. He proudly shows his work to you and enjoys cleaning and keeping a tidy room. Daniel has a great sensitivity to the immobile/special needs children, and often will bring them toys and water, etc to help them. Daniel is a loving boy who will do wonderfully in a family of his own”.
RR does not typically advocate for children over the age of 10, but Daniel is a wonderful boy and deserves the opportunity to find a forever family.
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I AM ELIGIBLE FOR AN OLDER CHILD GRANT |
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 Callie
Girl, Born February 24, 2006
China
From a missionary who visited with her in August 2010: " Callie is an active girl who enjoys being outdoors. She can drink by herself , go up and down stairs, and play ball.”
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Caleb
Boy, Born November 29, 2007
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Caleb is extroverted, active and restless. He has a ready smile, enjoys playing with other children. He loves listening to music, watching cartoons. He is energetic and likes being outdoors!"
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Andy
Boy, Born April 20, 2007
China
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Andy is a sweet boy who has bonded well with his foster mother. He really enjoys playing outside!"
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Please contact:
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Jimmy
Boy, Born March 30, 2007
China
From a missionary who visited with him in May 2010: " Jimmy is a delightful three year old with Down Syndrome. He is decribed as being quiet and playful. Jimmy doesn’t walk by himself yet, but he can get anywhere he needs by holding onto furniture and walls. He only says a few words, but understands so much more. Jimmy has a close relationship with his foster father. When foster dad hugs him and raises him up, he laughs happily. Jimmy also loves the outdoors. When foster mom takes him to pick up his older foster brother from school, he raises his head in his stroller, looks at the sky, and laughs heartily. He is curious about everything. "
More photos available, along with full medical records
Please contact:
I have $79 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Andrew
Boy, Born April 2004
China
This boy, born 4/2004 has Down syndrome. He was told if he wanted to go to America he needed to learn English so he learned “thank you” and “bye bye.” He can do many things for himself including washing his face and tidying up the toys. He likes to play games. He manipulated the toys and building pieces very well. He likes blocks and little cars. He is good at taking the lead in games and likes to teach other children the games. If two kids are fighting over a toy he will stop them and give each child a toy so they won’t fight. He likes to watch a local new channel and talk shows. When the doctor was passing out treats to everyone he told the other children “to say thank you.” He is very aware of his environment. When a baby spit up no one helped quickly enough for him so he went and got a tissue and wiped the baby’s face. The staff said he was very shy but was away from his foster home for two weeks. He was one of the dancers in the program and didn’t seem too shy. He has no heart issues.
Contact Lisa for more information
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 Mickey
Boy, Born June 2005
China
Special need: Down syndrome (no heart issues)
This very sweet young boy was born June 2005. He has down syndrome. He is well loved by his foster mother and father. He was a dancer in the orphanage performance. Whenever he hears music he starts dancing. He was cooperative and happy. He can wash his face if his foster mom gets the towel ready and can do other self help skills. He can feed himself and. He can pull his pants up and down. He has good speech and can say many words. He pulls his chair to the table when it is time to eat and he will clean his mouth after he eats. He is kind when he plays with other children and does not take their toys. He likes to run around and play with balls. He is very curious and likes to watch large machinery outside. He loves cars and will play with them and watch them out the window for long periods of time. He was described as a “happy, curious and lovely child.” He is healthy and energetic. He is friendly to others and sensible! He does not have any heart issues.
Contact Lisa for more information
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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 Tara
Girl, Born September 30, 2002
China
She is extroverted and can express her feelings very well. When she is happy she will greet you warmly and embrace you enthusiastically; if she thinks that she was treated wrongly she will make sharp sound and cry loudly to blow off her discontent. She has made great physical progress and can go up and down stairs and loves to dance around!
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 TrinaGirl, Born November 1, 2007
China
Special need: Down syndrome (no heart issues)
Description: When she first entered the orphanage, she was about eight months old. Normally she is very sweet and doesn’t cry often. She lives happily in her foster home where the family really takes good care of her. She has become chubby and her little cheeks became round. She is a healthy child and doesn’t really fall ill. Sometimes when there is no one keeping her company while she plays, she will sit and sing to herself and play by herself. She has an active personality, and she is lively and full of energy. She also likes to joke with others. Once she was having her picture taken and was not being cooperative; when the camera lens was pointed at her, she would turn her face away. When the camera was repositioned, she would turn her head back. This is how she jokes with you. Please consider making her part of your family
Contact Deniece for more information
I have $90 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Teddy
Boy, Born April 2006
Teddy likes being spoiled by his caregivers. Teddy will need a special family to care for him and we look forward to helping him find his forever family. Teddy does not appear to have any additional medical concerns.
Contact Kthrasher@lifelineadoption.org at Lifeline Children's Services for more information.
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!
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Alex
Boy, Born February 2007
Alex likes being spoiled by his caregivers. Alex will need a special family to care for him and we look forward to helping him find his forever family. Alex does not appear to have any additional medical concerns.
Contact Kthrasher@lifelineadoption.org at Lifeline Children's Services for more information.
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!
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Harry
Boy, Born May 2005
Harry is a darling, HEALTHY little boy who is still waiting for his forever family. Adoptions of children with Down syndrome from China are very rare. Reece's Rainbow is honored to partner with several agencies who can help you adopt these beautiful children from this beautiful country.
As an infant, Harry loved to be cuddled. He fought off the walking, but his caregivers and therapists are working hard with him to encourage him to stand on his own. He is still not walking yet, but with a loving, supportive family and therapy, Harry will be running circles around you in no time!
Please give Harry a chance to grow up with a loving family!
Contact Erin Mower at Holt International for more info
I have $85 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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You can also read about the HOMECOMING of little James/Simon, who was one of the very first children with DS ever adopted out of mainland China!
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