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Ian: A Waiting Child from China is Welcomed Home

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.

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.

Anemo and Yoyo: A Visit with Their Ethiopian Birth Families

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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.

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.

Sembete: Connecting with Her Ethiopian Birth Family

Sembete 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 program. That life-changing trip continues to influence Sembete’s sense of identity to this day.

Ava: Special Needs Child Finds Loving Home

Ava is a charismatic little girl who was born with hydrocephalus and ended up in a Chinese orphanage. Her head was too heavy to lift, and she spent most of her time at the orphanage flat on her back.

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.

Sneha: Child Sponsorship and a Second Chance

Sneha never dreamed she’d meet the American family whose sponsorship was helping her stay in school. Then, she learned that her sponsor family had an adopted daughter from India, and she was coming for a visit.

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.

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.

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Ian: A Waiting Child from China is Welcomed Home

Porter: His Parents Opened Their Heart to Open Adoption

Anemo and Yoyo: A Visit with Their Ethiopian Birth Families

Bringing Carly Home: An Adoption Story

Sembete: Connecting with Her Ethiopian Birth Family

Ava: Special Needs Child Finds Loving Home

Fidelia: Safety and a New Family

Sneha: Child Sponsorship and a Second Chance

Saloni: A Chance for a Better Future

Laxmi and Mayuri: From Poverty to Possibilities

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