Adopt from China

Affectionate and attentive to the needs of others are two attributes that Jaylen's caretakers would use to describe him. He gives the best hugs to his foster parents and his teachers at the care institute and plays well with his classmates. Jaylen is also eager to help when tasked with simple jobs within the classroom setting (check out the video below of Jaylen passing out bowls to other children!). He can speak simple words like "mom" and "dad", washes his hands without help, and likes to run (although not as fast as some of his peers). Jaylen is polite and will sign "thank you" after receiving help. Some of his favorite activities include playing with blocks and playing group games with other children. Full referral information is available for Jaylen 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.

Joey is a well-rounded boy who is is always willing to offer a helping hand to others! Joey currently lives with a foster family with a mom, dad, brother, and sister. He attends a local school, where he is currently in the 3rd grade and performs well. He reportedly follows school rules, although he can be a little mischievous when distracted. Even though he can be shy at first, Joey is very involved in school activities and enjoys playing with his classmates; his teachers also adore him! Joey excels in many types of sports and is very active. Painting is a way Joey likes to express his creativity; he especially is talented in painting animals. When at home, Joey will help out with chores around the house and will play independently with Legos and puzzles when adults are busy. His favorite treats are chocolate, crackers, and candy, but he enjoys fruit too! Joey was visited during our Lotus trip this past October! Check out the videos and photos of him taken by staff and family advocates below! Full referral information is available for Joey 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.

Three-year-old Cayman is a bit shy, but has a bright and contagious smile, especially when someone plays with him one-on-one. He gets along well with other children at the care center and likes their company in playing with balls and blocks and playing hide-and-seek. Cayman shows great affection for his caregiver, who he adores. At the time of referral, It is reported Cayman could walk while holding onto a support. He also is able to feed himself with a spoon, turn over book pages, and take and return toys to the toy chest. Cayman responds in sounds when he is spoken to and expresses his happiness with a loud laugh. He also makes sounds to get the attention of others. Cayman is discovering his likes and dislikes and is vocal in expressing them. Full referral information is available for Cayman 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.

Marcus is an active little boy who likes listening to music and playing games. He observantly watches his caregivers as they move around the room, and he is a big fan of the toy shelf! Marcus 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.

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.

Active Phillip loves to be teased by his caregivers and enjoys playing with toys. He is alert and observant, turning when his name is called and watching his nannies as they move around the room. At 10 months old, Phillip could hold his head and chest up off the floor and was learning to sit independently. He is close to his caretaker and interacts well with her, responding to facial expressions. Phillip has a cute little smile and likes to be held and rocked. He would benefit from a resourceful family that would be able to provide love, care, and support. Phillip is living with Down syndrome and is part of the Bamboo Project developed by Bethany Christian Services. The Bamboo Project allows families to connect with special grants, such as caring connections and external grants, and networks of post adopt families that have adopted a child living with Down syndrome. We have more to share about Phillip and our Bamboo Project. If you are interested in learning more, please contact your local adoption specialist and global specialist today! * 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.

Kylie is an introverted girl who becomes more active in a familiar environment. She resides with her foster family, who has cared for her since she was a year old, and attends the community's local school, where she currently studies in the 7th grade. While we do not have information on her current grades, we know that she earned an A in English in the 5th grade and at that time had a broad vocabulary in areas like colors, animals, and weather. She is respectful of her teachers and follows the rules, and she is reportedly popular with both teachers and other children. In her free time, Kylie enjoys playing games on the computer, cell phone, and iPad. Kylie would greatly benefit from a resourceful family that would be able to provide love, care, and support. Our October 2016 Lotus trip participants recently had the chance to meet and get to know Kylie. She was easily able to focus on activities like Legos and puzzles, and she caught on quickly to the game UNO. The team greatly enjoyed spending time with her and is happy to share a bit more about their experience with Kylie with any interested families. 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.

Matthew has a ready smile and a quiet disposition. He loves knobs and buttons! He also enjoys listening to music and playing with musical toys. He is attached to familiar people, likes hugs, and interacts well with other children and staff. Matthew is currently residing with a foster family. This child would benefit/thrive from a resourceful family that would be able to provide love, care, and support. Full referral information is available for this child upon request. This child's file is currently on a "shared list", accessible by multiple agencies, but due to our partnership with Matthew's orphanage, we continue to advocate in search of a family. Please contact your local adoption specialist or your Global worker if you are interested in this child, and we will verify that he is still available for adoption. * 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.

In an update from his caregivers in June 2018, they shared: "Currently, Ishmael is able to walk, run, and jump. He can make sounds and is able to say “Baba”, “Mama” and some simple name of his friends. He can feed himself and is able to wear shoes or pants." Ishmael is a quiet, well-behaved little boy who loves to play outside. He can stand for a long time with his hands holding something for support, feed himself with his fingers, and imitate simple words. He is always happy to see his nannies, and when one of them holds him, he wraps his arms around her neck and wants to be held longer. Ishmael is described as a sweet boy who gets along well with the other children. He would benefit from a resourceful family that would be able to provide love, care, and support. Ishmael is living with Down Syndrome and is part of the Bamboo Project developed by Bethany Christian Services. The Bamboo Project allows families access to special grants, such as Bethany's Caring Connections, along with other external grants, and networks of adoptive families that have adopted a child living with Down Syndrome. We have more to share about Ishmael and our Bamboo Project. If you are interested in learning more, please contact your local adoption specialist and global specialist today! * 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.