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5 things to know about Holt’s China Program!

China Adoption

So many adoption agencies find loving homes for children from China, it can be hard to know what agency is the best fit for your family! To help you decide, here are five key facts about Holt’s China adoption program:

1. One of the first agencies to find families for children from China, Holt has a longstanding relationship with the Chinese government and we have 25+ staff members in China. Holt is one of two agencies with NGO status in China, which allows our dedicated in-country staff members to follow up directly with the children’s caregivers for updated information. Continue reading “5 things to know about Holt’s China Program!”

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Five Decisions Every Adoptive Family Needs to Make

Once you start to consider adoption, it’s important to look into the other decisions that you’ll need to think about. Below, we listed the top five decisions you’ll need to make early on in the adoption process, as well as some useful information to help you make them!

  1. Decide what age, gender and special needs you’re open to.

Deciding on the profile of child you’re open to is one significant decision that every family has to make. If you’re looking into international adoption, the profile of child can vary. On average, most children adopted internationally are between the ages of 2 to 3 years old when they arrive home. But many older children urgently need families, and if you’re open to an older child, your process could move quicker.

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Racial Identity – Caley and The GREY Space

In this episode we talk to Caley, a Vietnamese Adoptee and college student at the University of Oregon. Caley shares with us about being a transracial Adoptee growing up in Oregon, existing in the “grey” space, and attitudes towards racial stereotypes through an Adoptee lens. We are so excited to be able to share more from Caley through this video.

Check out part 1 of our series on racial identity: https://youtu.be/YACmnFgw6c0

Check out part 2: https://youtu.be/fTqqDH6oytk

Contact us! pas@holtinternational.org

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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.