Waiting Children

As many of you know, Zoey was referred to us through the Waiting Child Program of Holt International. What some of you may not know is that while we were open to many medical conditions, Zoey was referred to the program because her birth mother took prescription antidepressants in the early stages of pregnancy, before she knew she was pregnant. While we do not know the exact medication she took, there are a few antidepressants that are not recommended to take during pregnancy for a variety of reasons, some minor, some more critical. After reviewing her file, which included extensive medical records since birth, we were very confident that the medication had no affect on her health, and probably would not cause any issues in the future either. While I know that there are many out there that are easily frightened, and rightfully so, by medical terms and conditions, I encourage all those who are considering adoption to check the Waiting Child Program of the country they are interested in. There are many children who are referred to the program for a variety of reasons, and each deserves a chance to be individually assesed, rather than to generally say that it would be too much to handle.

"Holt’s Waiting Child Program (WCP) matches families with children who have medical conditions, are older or in sibling groups. We help you get to know the child(ren) you are drawn to, help you understand their conditions and work with you in assessing your ability to parent that child. Once you’re matched with a child, we bring you into the capable hands of our adoption program staff who guide you through your child’s adoption."

Holt is there to help you every step of the way, answer any questions and help assess whether or not your family is right for a particular child. Here are some of the cuties from the Korea program at Holt International!


ID: B09_227
DOB: February 8, 2006

This adorable little boy came into care shortly following his birth. He was born full term and weighed 6.6 pounds. He has a history of partial multifocal seizures and delayed development. His latest assessment from July 2009 assessed him to be at a 3 year old level. He initially was living with a foster family, but has been moved to an institution. His caregivers report that he attends school every day. He is able to count, obey his teachers commands and speak in sentences. He is toilet trained and is able to feed himself. He also receives physical therapy twice a week. He enjoys playing outside and is describe as a sociable and outgoing little boy. He is in need of a family who are open to some unknowns, are able to provide him with the medical care he needs and preferably have parented past his age.

To adopt this child, couples must submit their application to Holt before the oldest spouse reaches the age of 43. Applicants must be married at least 3 years and live in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, WADC, WV, or WY. Up to 4 children in the home. * See country criteria for complete requirements.

ID: B09_140
DOB: January 6, 2009

This sweet little boy was born by C-section at 29 weeks and weighed 2.53 pounds. He currently is living with a foster family who says that he is developing well and that he is a lovely baby. He was hospitalized following his birth until March 3, 2009. During his hospital stay, he was treated for jaundice and was also on a ventilator for 16 days and in an incubator for 41 days. The birth mother did drink a half bottle of soju two times per month throughout her pregnancy and suffered from syphilis. A neurosonogram found that this little guy has mild ventriculomegaly, and his doctors are ruling out periventricular leukomalacia. He also has been treated for respiratory distress syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation. This child is reported to be a gentle and lovely baby who occasionally smiles in his sleep. He is in need of a family who is able to provide him with the medical care that he needs and is open to some unknowns.

To adopt this child, couples must submit their application to Holt before the oldest spouse reaches the age of 43. Applicants must be married at least 3 years and live in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, WADC, WV, or WY. Up to 4 children in the home. * See country criteria for complete requirements.

ID: B09_183
DOB: December 30, 2008

This adorable little boy was born at 35 weeks and weighed 2.26 pounds. Following his birth, he was hospitalized until February 26, 2009. He has been surgically treated for a patent ductus arteriosus and has also been treated for congential syphilis. His birthmother reportedly smoked one to two cigarettes a day and drank ½ bottle of soju two to three times a week. He currently is living with a foster family. Upon his birth he was found to have intrauterine growth retardation and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. He has also had an abnormal neurosonogram. His foster parents describe him as a bright looking boy that is very sweet and cute. His July well baby check assessed him to be at a three to four month developmental level and he weighed 13.42 pounds. He is in need of a family who are open to some unknowns and able to provide him with any medical care that he may need.

To adopt this child, couples must submit their application to Holt before the oldest spouse reaches the age of 43. Applicants must be married at least 3 years and live in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, WADC, WV, or WY. Up to 4 children in the home. * See country criteria for complete requirements.

If you are interested in any of these children, or know someone who is, please call 541-687-2202 and ask to speak with Erin Mower in the Waiting Child Program for further information and to find out how you can adopt one of these children! To see the rest of the Waiting Children in Korea, as well as the other countries Holt works with, click on the link below. Let's find homes for all these spectacular children!
http://www.holtinternational.org/cgi/photolisting/4.cgi

For more information about adoption in general, please visit http://www.holtinternational.org/