Children "Aging Out" in Asia--WACAP

Message from WACAP: In Asia, children “age out” of the adoption system in some countries when they turn 14 years old. If a family is not in the country signing some specific adoption papers by the child’s 14th birthday, he or she is no longer legally eligible for adoption. Below are three children who are soon going to age out (plus a little girl in special need of a family.) Since their 14th birthdays are only a few short months away, we are looking hard for a family that has already completed their homestudy and is ready to adopt one of these children. Each of these three kids has a generous donation of $5,000 from an anonymous donor who has a heart for older children. This donation applies regardless of the family’s income level and is in addition to the $4,200 Promise Child grant that WACAP has available for each of these children for families who qualify based on income. Contact Ckids@wacap.org

LOGAN
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Logan will turn 14 years old in late April. He was found when he was 3 years old and started living at the orphanage, where he grew and developed over the years. Now he is in an age-appropriate grade in school. He receives average grades and learns math more easily than other subjects; he’s also been learning some simple English. His teachers say that his learning abilities are strong and he’s careful with his work. When Logan was 5 years old, he had heart surgery to correct his condition, and now he can run and play sports freely. He loves to read comic books and can draw very detailed pictures of the characters in the books. He has a few close friends at the orphanage with whom he plays and talks. Logan is described as optimistic, friendly, gregarious, and smart. We hope that we can find his forever family before it’s too late. There is a generous donation of $5,000 from an anonymous donor who has a heart for older children. This donation applies regardless of the family’s income level and is in addition to the $4,200 Promise Child grant that WACAP has available for each of these children for families who qualify based on income.In addition to the $5,000 donation and $4,200 promise child grant, the orphanage might be willing to reduce the orphanage donation.

Mieka
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Mieka will turn 14 years old at the beginning of May; is a carrier of a blood disorder. Abandoned at the age of 6, he has been living at the orphanage since then. Mieka is described as a curious child who continually asks his teachers and caregivers questions in order to understand as much as possible. He is fond of studying and likes to write and draw. He particularly likes playing with robots and playing outdoors, but he also enjoys watching cartoons on TV or reading books. He has a good appetite and gets along with other children. The caregivers like Mieka a great deal, call him a lovely child, and hope that he can find a family as quickly as possible. A generous donation of $5,000 from an anonymous donor who has a heart for older children. This donation applies regardless of the family’s income level and is in addition to the $4,200 Promise Child grant that WACAP has available for each of these children for families who qualify based on income.In addition to the $5,000 donation and $4,200 Promise Child grant, the orphanage might be willing to reduce the orphanage donation approximately $2,700.

KIRK
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Kirk is a healthy little boy who turns 14 years old in late May. Sadly, his mother died when he was a year old, and his father died when he was 11 years old. He has been living at the orphanage since that time. He adapted to his new environment quickly and is liked by all the teachers and kids. A polite and kind child, he works hard and shows respect to others. He enjoys watching cartoons and playing with balls. Kirk is described as smart, active, and generous. He has agreed to be adopted by a foreign family and hopes to grow up happy and give back to society. Perhaps your family can help Kirk achieve his dreams. There is a generous donation of $5,000 from an anonymous donor who has a heart for older children. This donation applies regardless of the family’s income level and is in addition to the $4,200 Promise Child grant that WACAP has available for each of these children for families who qualify based on income.

Shanaia
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Shanaia is a sweet little girl who has been waiting to be adopted and has been waiting at least since 2009. She is almost four years old now and is a part of our speical Partnership. Because of this partnership, WACAP staff met Shanaia in May 2011 at her orphanage in Asia and we ahve high resolution photos and video from this trip to share with her adoptive family. In addition, the application fee and pre-approval deposit for Shanaia’s adoption are waived, and she also has a $4,200 Promise Child grant for qualifying families. Shanaia gave us a little wave when we met her and her caregivers report that she can say simple words. She’s a charming little girl with a high, quiet voice. Though her caregivers say that she can crawl, she prefers scooting around on her bottom. Shanaia has some limb differences that affect her legs, but her hands and arms are not affected. She can put food in her mouth with her hands, and while she can’t dress herself, she is able to corporately help. When her caregivers hold her up at a sink, she’s able to wash her hands on her own. She enjoys eating sausages, and in terms of activities, she’s able to build towers of three blocks. The caregivers say that they believe her cognitive development falls within the normal range. Shanaia has been waiting a long time for her family to adopt her, and we hope to find a forever family for sweet Shanaia soon.
Contact Ckids@wacap.org