Adopt from China

Cora is a shy but friendly child who gets along well with other children. She is able to speak with her caregivers and understands simple instructions from them. She expresses herself through her words and can use full sentences when she interacts with others. Though her mobility is limited due to her medical diagnoses, Cora's fine motor skills are strong, and she enjoys drawing and building things, in addition to looking at picture books. Cora would love to be part of a family where she receives the loving care and nurturing of her parents! Full referral information is available for Cora upon request. Please contact your local worker or your Global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Peyton currently lives with a foster family, who provide great care for his needs. They give him daily massages to loosen up his muscles and rock him in their rocking chair, which he enjoys very much. They describe Peyton as an easy-going boy who is quiet and shy. However, they note his face will light up when he hears music and will become very excited! He will even move his body to the rhythm and giggle! Unlike some children his age, Peyton is soothed when given a bath, showing a content smile. Full referral information is available for Peyton upon request. Please contact your local worker or your global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Meet Oliver! Oliver is an active and curious boy. He is able to sit and crawl and can imitate sounds he hears. He can walk with support using the railing. He can also turn over a container and pour out the contents. When Oliver sees familiar faces, he wiggles happily and greets them with a big grin. It is reported that he gets along well with the other children and readily shows affection to his care givers, with whom he loves to have one-on-one interactions. Oliver especially loves playing with brightly colored toys. Oliver would greatly benefit from a resourceful family that would be able to provide much love, care, and support! Full referral information is available for Oliver upon request. Please contact your local or your Global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Nathan is a calm and reserved boy, but feels safe and comforted by the company of others, such as his caregivers. By roughly 6 months old, he could turn over and was learning to crawl, and a recent video (see below!) reveals that he is now walking, talking, and imitating well. Nathan is also described as active when engaging in play with other children and is well-liked by all. His nannies say he has grown into a very handsome young boy! Full referral information is available for Nathan upon request. Please contact your local worker or your global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Victor is an optimistic child who enjoys playing with Legos. He has been living with a foster family since 2012, and has made great progress in their care. Victor can run, kick balls, and jump rope, and he enjoys playing with other children. He communicates fluently with others and reportedly uses polite language well. In 2014, Victor began attending school; he is now in grade 2, where he is learning to write Chinese, perform double-digit addition and subtraction, and to speak some basic English. Victor would greatly benefit from a resourceful family that would be able to provide love, care, and support. Full referral information is available for this child upon request. Please contact your local adoption specialist or your Global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Ivy is quiet but loves interacting with her caregivers. She can currently stand against objects, support her upper body with her hands, and grasp small objects. She is very curious about her surrounding and loves sitting and observing others. At the beginning of the year, it was reported she can raise her hands, imitate and make sounds, and smiles when she hears her name. Full referral information is available for Ivy upon request. Please contact your local adoption specialist or your Global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Kent is a quiet little boy who loves listening to music and playing with toys that make sounds. His caregivers share that he has a ready smile and is quick to giggle with teased, tickled, and kissed. Kent has learned to roll over, sit, and walk with assistance. He enjoys his hydrotherapy sessions, happily splashing his feet in the water. He would benefit from a resourceful family that would be able to provide love, care, and support. Full referral information is available for this child upon request. Please contact your local adoption specialist or your Global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Phoenix is social 20- month- old boy who loves attention and exploring the world around him, both indoors and outdoors! Currently, he can turn overly freely and sit without help (but needs the support of his two hands). Phoenix gets excited when he hears his name and loves interacting with his caregivers; he babbles and also imitates words he hears. Like an boy his age, Phoenix loves toys and his favorite to play with is his ball. Full referral information is available for Phoenix upon request. Please contact your local adoption specialist or your Global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

Caregivers describe Ollie as an energetic and adaptable boy who is always eager to play! His cognitive development is on track for his age; he understands and follows through when given directions, voices his wants and needs in full sentences, and knows his colors. His gross motor skills are good and he is able to complete some fine motors skills such as stacking blocks despite some digit deformities. Although he can be a bit shy around strangers initially, Ollie is a definite people person and his favorite activities include playing "hide and seek" and other games with other kids. He likes spending time with the nannies, too. Ollie also enjoys reading picture book and playing his toy cars. Full referral information is available for Ollie upon request. Please contact your local worker or your global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.

This cutie is noted to be active, adaptive, and outgoing by his foster parents, to whom he shows great affection. Some of Jadan's interests include riding bikes, jumping rope, playing with toy cars, and singing! He is also easy- going and will offer to share his toys and food with the other children in the home. Right now, Jaden is learning basic English at school. Jadan would greatly benefit from a family who is also active and able to provide him with the love and support he needs! Full referral information is available for this child upon request. Please contact your local adoption specialist or your Global worker if you are interested in this child. * Please note that not all children on Bethany’s waiting child site are exclusive to Bethany. Due to our passion for the children we serve and the complexities of the shared list, we may choose to continue to advocate for a child after our agency’s period of exclusivity is expired and that child has returned to the shared list. In these cases, we may be unable to confirm the child’s “waiting” status until a family desires to move forward. We will always do our best to inform an inquiring family if a child is no longer exclusive to Bethany so that they can determine if they are emotionally prepared for the risk the child may no longer be available for adoption once they are ready to move forward.