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Boys Rock That Extra Chromosome Too!

For boys who have Down syndrome, it’s much harder to find a forever family than for girls who have it. If you’re ready to open your heart to one of these boys, you’d better be ready to experience a new kind of love!

Porter: His Parents Opened Their Heart to Open Adoption

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Jason and Jonathan never expected to become parents so quickly. But the more they learned about open adoption, the more they embraced the idea of opening their hearts to it. When they met and bonded with their son’s birth parents, they knew being dads to Porter was meant to be.

Ian: A Waiting Child from China is Welcomed Home

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Ian was a waiting older child in an orphanage in China. Because of his upper limb difference, his chances of being adopted were slim. Two continents away, Jennifer and Seth had been dreaming of adding to their family. One day, Jennifer opened an email and saw Ian’s photo and story. She knew adopting him was meant to be. Today, the family can’t imagine life without him.

Eden: Connecting with Her Ethiopian Birth Family

Eden* was adopted from Ethiopia when she was 3. Nine years later, she traveled with her adoptive family back to Ethiopia to connect with her birth family through Zimdina, one of Wide Horizon For Children’s post-adoption programs. That life-changing trip continues to influence Eden’s sense of identity to this day.

Anemo and Yoyo: A Visit with Their Ethiopian Birth Families

Two adopted boys from Ethiopia, now living in California, recently traveled back with their adoptive families to meet with their birth families. Thanks to Zimdina, a Wide Horizons For Children’s post-adoption program, the families shared a life-changing experience they’ll never forget.

Saloni: A Chance for a Better Future

Saloni lived in a slum community in a small home with her large family. The family income wasn’t enough to allow Saloni to go to school, especially after her father died. With sponsorship as her lifeline, Saloni was able to continue her studies, eventually going to college and getting a job so she could support her family.

Fidelia: Safety and a New Family

As a very young child, Fidelia was beaten by her parents and forced to beg on the streets for money. When she was 5, she was rescued and welcomed into Hogar Luz de Maria, a privately run, family-like home for orphans. There, Fidelia was given support and care. After three years, her dream of being adopted into a loving family came true.

Laxmi and Mayuri: From Poverty to Possibilities

Laxmi struggled to provide for her daughter, Mayuri, and the rest of her family. When she became involved in our Community Development program, she learned about how to start a business. Today, she owns a flour mill business with five other women and, through sponsorship, Mayuri is on track to become a nurse. A family’s future has been transformed.

Nigist and Meseret: Sponsorship Helped Them Survive

Nigist and Meseret lost their parents. These two sisters didn’t have any way to pay for food or school. Then, they got a lifeline through the Child Sponsorship program. For nine years, they had food, attended school and have now been able to find work. Today, they earn enough to keep them out of poverty and their future is full of possibilities.

Bringing Carly Home: An Adoption Story

Dianne and Bill are a Massachusetts couple who decided to start a family through adoption and wanted to bring a baby home from birth.

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Boys Rock That Extra Chromosome Too!

Porter: His Parents Opened Their Heart to Open Adoption

Ian: A Waiting Child from China is Welcomed Home

Eden: Connecting with Her Ethiopian Birth Family

Anemo and Yoyo: A Visit with Their Ethiopian Birth Families

Saloni: A Chance for a Better Future

Fidelia: Safety and a New Family

Laxmi and Mayuri: From Poverty to Possibilities

Nigist and Meseret: Sponsorship Helped Them Survive

Bringing Carly Home: An Adoption Story

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