Kramer Needs a Family!
I met “Kramer” in China last year, but we didn’t have his child information file to advocate for him at the time. Now we do, and I’m excited to share more about him. It’s amazing he hasn’t already been...
View ArticleVera needs a family!
Vera loves being loved. This 2-year-old is very affectionate and loves to be held and cuddled. Her caregivers love her, and she gets along well with the other kids in the orphanage. Vera is gentle,...
View ArticleOur Story, His Writing – AubreyMae Adoption Story
AubreyMae has grown in our hearts for many, many years. Anticipating becoming parents, we were aware how much we would be learning… What we didn’t expect was how much we would learn about ourselves and...
View ArticleSofia Needs a Family!
Sofia is absolutely precious. She’s 7 years old and while her verbal communication skills are limited, you always know what she wants, what she likes and what she doesn’t like. She’s good at expressing...
View ArticleRaymond needs a family!
There Must Be a Family for Raymond! Raymond’s caregivers are especially adamant that Raymond is a special boy who needs an adoptive family. When asked what stands out about him, his caregivers say...
View ArticleAlan, Aaron and Antonio Need a Family!
These brothers are a close-knit trio! I was fortunate enough to spend the day with these three at a zoo in Colombia and got to observe their personalities and how they interact with each other. Alan is...
View ArticleBenjamin’s Turn
Benjamin needs a family! Three and a half years ago, Holt learned about seven children who needed families from a small but exceptional orphanage in China. One by one, six of those children were...
View ArticleWhat’s Special About Colombia Adoption?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Colombia? Is it Pablo Escobar or the drug cartels? If so, you aren’t alone. Colombia is a country with a brutal history. But there’s another...
View ArticleCormac needs a family!
Cormac is curious. Just like any other 2-year-old, Cormac is active and very interested in exploring the world and all that’s in it. He likes experiencing new things and will run from one place to the...
View ArticleSanti Needs a Family!
Santi is an 11-year-old boy with a breathtaking smile. He stands out for his impeccable sense of micro-fashion — he wore salmon-red slacks, a teal long-sleeved button down with shell snaps, and a pair...
View ArticleThe Heart Warriors
As Holt’s China team works to find families for a growing number of children with complex heart disease, a partnership develops with Little Hearts Medical — a groundbreaking, U.S.-based organization of...
View ArticleRunning From The Heart: A Chicago Marathon Team Advocates for Holt
Adoption advocate Suzi Gurry shares about the training, dedication and heart behind Holt’s runners in the 2015 Chicago Marathon. You could say I am somewhat of an inspiration junkie. As an artist, I’m...
View ArticleThe Story Behind the Photo: 86 and Counting
At the beginning of November, to kick off National Adoption Month, we shared a collage of all the children on our waiting child photolisting — just a small glimpse of the hundreds of children who we...
View ArticleYou Are Our Greatest Adventure – China Adoption Story
Adoption is something we always considered we would do… some day. After several years of trying to have our own biological child, we realized adoption was going to be our next step. Adam and I went to...
View ArticleIntimidated 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? Many families...
View ArticleWe Need Families for Children With Down Syndrome
Across China, many children with Down syndrome are waiting for loving adoptive families. Recently, our orphanage partners asked for help to find families for 16 children with Down syndrome, ages 10...
View Article2 Things We Try Before International Adoption
Holt does more than adoption?! A misconception we often hear is that Holt International is only an adoption agency. This probably stems from our long history in international adoption, but in truth,...
View ArticleAdoption is Changing, but Kids are Still Waiting for Families!
We know there have been a lot of changes in adoption recently. Country programs are changing their eligibility requirements, the profile of children coming home is changing and it is easy to feel...
View ArticleInspired Ideas, Generous Hearts
We’re always amazed by how truly talented and entrepreneurial so many of our supporters are in how they raise money and give to Holt. The people below are no exception. Read about what their creative...
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