Rudy is a curious, sweet and strong boy who loves to explore the world around him. He needs a permanent family that will give him the love and care he deserves.
In Memory Of Molly Holt
It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that Molly Holt, daughter of Holt founders Harry and Bertha Holt, passed away early in the morning on May 17 in Korea. She was 83 years old.
In South Korea, Molly was known by many names, from the Mother Teresa of Korea to the Mother of all Korea’s Orphans. Although she devoted her life to caring and advocating for children and adults with medical, developmental and physical needs in Korea, she leaves a legacy that is felt around the world. Continue reading “In Memory Of Molly Holt”
Growing With Love
Adoptive mom Johanna Utman describes her family’s journey to adopt their daughter, Alanna, from the Philippines, and why it was one of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching experiences of their lives.
Adopting is a journey. Parenting is a journey. However, adoption is a special journey of its own.
Growing our family by adoption was one of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching experiences of our lives. Adopting from the Philippines, specifically, was even more significant because I knew I shared a rich heritage with my child — a child who I hadn’t even met yet. Continue reading “Growing With Love”
Every Day of Her Life
Vuong used to sit on her porch every day — watching other kids go to school. Then a donor made it possible for her to attend Kianh Foundation, a school for children with special needs in Vietnam.
“I can’t do it!”
Parents often hear this phrase from their frustrated, exhausted children who are convinced they’ve been defeated by whatever challenge they are facing. Sounding out their first word. Catching a baseball. Trying to figure out a math problem. The obstacles children face are endless, and sometimes the confidence they have in their perceived inability overpowers their resolve. They know they can’t do it. But their parents — their cheerleaders — know better. Continue reading “Every Day of Her Life”
To Pray For Him Always
When a heartbreaking event led the Lee family back to Korea, Joshua Lee had the chance to meet a very special woman in his life — the woman who cared for him before he came home to his adoptive family.
She spent only five months with Joshua, but remembered him when they came face-to-face 11 years later.
“She was so thrilled to see him,” Joshua’s mother, Barbara Lee, says.
She even wore the necklace — a gleaming dark blue and aqua globe hanging from her neck by a beautiful gold chain. The distance between Korea and Mexico, where the Lee family currently serves as missionaries, was great, but the necklace around her neck made her feel closer to Joshua — and reminded her to pray for him always. Continue reading “To Pray For Him Always”
Children in China Need Families Now!
The beautiful children in the photos below have been matched with loving adoptive families! But many children are still waiting.
Did you know that children just like the ones below still need families through Holt’s China program? They are in China right now, waiting. And we currently don’t have enough families to match them with! If you have taken the first steps in your adoption journey, or even if you are still only considering adoption, you could be matched with a child soon through Holt’s China program.
Children currently in need of families are both boys and girls with a wide range of medical conditions, ages 2-13 on arrival. More than half of all placements for 2019 so far have included children matched between ages 1-4! The reality, however, is that many children ages 5-13 also wait for families. Continue reading “Children in China Need Families Now!”
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to Transfer Private Domestic Adoption Program to Holt International
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (May 16, 2019) – Holt International Children’s Services and Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) announced today that LSS will transfer its private domestic adoption program to Holt International. The transition of the program will be complete by June 3, 2019.
Approximately 60 families awaiting adoption will have the option to transfer their cases to Holt International. Holt has been expanding its presence in Wisconsin and has recently established a license in the state. To ensure a smooth transition, some members of the LSS adoption team will join the Holt team. Continue reading “Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to Transfer Private Domestic Adoption Program to Holt International”
George Dennehy Headlining at Holt
Musician George Dennehy will headline Holt’s upcoming dinner & auction in Eugene on June 6, 2019, Portland on September 28, 2019 and Seattle on November 16, 2019. Born without arms to a family living in poverty in Romania, George barely survived his life in an orphanage before a family came forward to adopt him. Today, George tours the country advocating for children growing up orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable — to show how sponsorship can save the lives of children like him.
Continue reading “George Dennehy Headlining at Holt”These Siblings Need a Family!
Serge, Samuel and Sally share close relationships with one another, and they dream of being in the same loving, permanent family together.
Their personalities differ like most siblings, but they are all affectionate, kind and caring.
Continue reading “These Siblings Need a Family!”Racial Identity — ONE of These Things
Watch our newest video in our racial identity series! As Adoptees, navigating racial identity is no walk in the park. Working to understand the challenges is all part of the process in getting a clearer and more confident picture of who we are.
Contact us at pas@holtinternational.org!