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Top 10 Myths About Adopting From the Philippines

If you or someone you know has been considering adoption from the Philippines, you may have heard some common misconceptions about the adoption process. Below, we highlight the top 10 myths about adopting a child from the Philippines, and provide some useful insight as you consider this program!

Myth #1: There isn’t much information available about children waiting to be adopted from the Philippines.

Fact: Holt receives very detailed family background, behavioral, developmental and social information about children waiting to be adopted from the Philippines.

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Lonnell Urgently Needs a Family!

A family who loves to explore and has a good understanding of older child adoption would be the best for Lonnell.

Lonnell is an outgoing, intelligent and active little boy. At 8 years old, he loves to meet new people and play sports with his friends!

When he was 6 years old, Lonnell received an operation for an inguinal hernia. Since the operation, his health has improved significantly. He can now run, jump and play with other children his age.

Lonnell has a strong curiosity, giving him the excitement to explore and learn more about the world around him. He openly communicates his thoughts and feelings, and he is always polite and positive.

He also excels in the classroom and loves to ask questions. As a problem-solver, Lonnell strives to understand whatever lesson is put in front of him. In 2017, he received an award for being an outstanding student at his school!

A family that loves to explore and has a good understanding of older child adoption would be the best fit for Lonnell.

Could you or someone you know be the right family for Lonnell? Please contact Alycia Fahr-Zarlons at alyciaf@holtinternational.org or view his photolisting profile for more information.

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Return to Hong Kong: One Adoptive Mom & Daughter Look Back

As Holt reestablishes an international adoption program in Hong Kong, adoptee Amy Banta and her mom, Julie, reflect on their lifelong journey together — and the orphanage in Hong Kong where they first met nearly 26 years ago.

Julie (left) and Amy in a recent photo at home.

A Beautiful Mess

My knee-jerk reaction to inquiries regarding my life is to respond with how simple and relatively ordinary it is. Yet in looking back on my 29 years, I am reminded of how my odds-defying early life ultimately shaped who I am today. I was 4 years old when my mom and Grandma “Lo” came to Mother’s Choice in Hong Kong to bring me home to America. While the actual adoption required no work on my end, I am humbled and deeply thankful for every person who fought on my behalf.

I grew up in Colleyville, Texas as one of seven children and I highly recommend the large family life. Organized chaos becomes a reality when your mom is a teacher. I truly cannot imagine life without my sisters or brothers and their individual impact on me. Continue reading “Return to Hong Kong: One Adoptive Mom & Daughter Look Back”

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Quinton needs a family!

Quinton needs a family!

Quinton is an easygoing and polite 8-year-old boy who will start the third grade next year. At school, Quinton works hard and loves to help others without being asked.

Quinton’s motor skills are on target, and he can dress himself, comb his hair and tie his shoes. In his free time, he loves to hang out with his friends and watch cartoons on TV – especially Superman. Quinton enjoys all kinds of food, but his favorites are fried chicken and fried eggs.

Quinton needs a family!

Experienced parents of Catholic faith who are open to unknowns and have a good understanding of older child adoption would be best for Quinton.

Could you or someone you know be the right family for Quinton? Please contact Kristen Henry at kristenh@holtinternational.org.