Intimidated by special needs? You don’t have to be.
I don’t think we could handle that. Thinking about adoption can be scary! Will I be a good parent? Will my child and I bond? Will I be able to provide for the specific needs my child has?
China’s Advocacy Gap
It’s very hard to advocate for children you can’t see. That’s why Holt’s registration status in China is so critical. Jian stands leaning on a crib in a dimly lit room with high windows, while a half-moon of neatly dressed men and women hang on her every word. All around her, more cribs, each filled …
Top 16 Blogs of 2016
This past year, our organization celebrated 60 years of serving orphaned and vulnerable children and families in countries across the globe. Over these six decades, our work has touched the lives of thousands of people — people whose lives collectively tell the story of who we are as an organization. Their stories are the story of Holt …
A Recap of National Adoption Month 2016
National Adoption Month has come to an end! Here’s a recap of all of the photos and stories we shared as part of this year’s advocacy campaign. Once again, thank you to all of our friends who read and shared our blog posts, advocated for children in need of families and took time to learn …
Keenan Needs a Family!
Date of Birth: 11/01/2014 | China Keenan* is a cute almost 2-year-old that loves playing ball with his caregivers. Like many other 2-year-olds, he is just starting to gain some independence and likes to do things like put his own shoes on— though he is still working to master that skill (see video below). He …
A Heart for Rini
At the 2014 Holt Gala and Auction in Portland, Oregon, Holt adoptive mom Andrea stood to speak. She told her story of bringing home her daughter Rini from China — a little girl with severe congenital heart disease — and the struggle to save her life. Here, Andrea again shares the story that captivated an …
Malachi Is Waiting To Be Someone’s Ray of Sunshine
Malachi* is this week’s featured waiting child. Please take a closer look at this extraordinary boy and share his story, photos and videos to help him find a loving family of his own! Date of Birth: March 30, 2007, China Almost two years ago, I wrote about a little girl I met at an orphanage …
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