Adopt from China

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.

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.

Thomas is a loving boy who enjoys being held by his teacher and caretakers. He gets along well with his classmates. He understands simple instructions and can climb up and down stairs while holding his teacher's hand. His fine motor skills are progressing, as he is able to hold his glass to drink water, and can stack blocks and string together big beads. His speech is also beginning to emerge as he can call "Mom." Thomas would thrive in a resourceful family that would be able to provide love, care, and support. Thomas 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 Thomas 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.

Masie is an active child who likes listening to music. She is happiest when interacting with others and enjoys being held. She is close to her caretakers and laughs when teased and tickled. Masie 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.

Mario is reportedly an active child who enjoys being held and rocked. He smiles when his caregivers touch his face and will watch them as they move around the room. He likes listening to music and is particularly fond of playing with the "fitness frame" at the orphanage. Mario 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.

Almost nothing can put a damper on little Aiden's playful and sunny personality! Aiden is over very easy going; he sleeps and eats very well and is easily entertained (he especially loves watching the birds when taken outside to play). During bath time, Aiden loves to make a mess by slashing his nannies and then laughing hysterically! At this time, Aiden can roll over on his own, and sit up against a support, crawl, move his upper body well and kicks his legs. Aiden is very verbal and likes to imitate words and sounds. Full referral information is available for Aiden 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.

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.

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.

Sweet Cameron is a quiet child who has lots of facial expressions! He laughs when teased and babbles at his caregivers. He is particularly fond of stuffed toys. Cameron 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.

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.