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Each year for the past 4 years, a group of orphaned children from Taiwan was invited to different parts of the US for a once-in-a-lifetime summer camp for 2-3 weeks. The focus of the summer tour is to allow the children to have a chance to experience living with an American family and to have the family-style life. Even with the language barrier, the children had so much fun and had such a blast, by the time they are about to leave their host family, they can understand simple conversation and it is so hard to say goodbye. These children ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION and are WAITING FOR THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES. Their presence here in the United States will help their future transition into their adoptive family's life and to experience the culture. Are you called to host or to sponsor a tour child? Are you being called to be their forever mommy or daddy? Please contact kidstaiwantour@gmail.com

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Syuan, 8 yrs old & Yun, 7 yrs old

Brother & Sister

Syuan

Nicholas is a happy and curious child. He lives in a foster home with his sister, Natalie.  He and Natalie must be adopted together.  Nicholas is eight years old and attends second grade.  He loves to watch cartoons, play basketball, table tennis, go jogging and shake hula hoops.  Nicholas was born with amblyopia and wore a corrective patch.  He now wears eye glasses which help his vision.

When the child initially came to the foster family, there was concern with some delays.  However it was determined that he has hyperactivity and with the medication of Ritalin, he is able to concentrate and he tests in the moderate range. 

Nicholas' foster mother says he is a mild and obedient child.  She says he will usually take the
initiative to help doing housework. He is filled with curiosity for new things. He loves innovations and likes to try things on his own.  When Nicholas first meets strangers he is quiet and shy but after he becomes more familiar with them, he will show his lively, outgoing and playful side.

Nicholas easily builds relationships with people.  Nicholas likes to share and likes having his picture taken.  Initially Nicholas was hesitant about adoption but after the social worker told him he would be with his sister and could keep in touch with his foster parents after he comes to the United States, he was happy about the prospect. 

Spending two weeks in the United States will be a wonderful experience for Nicholas.



For more information on adopting this precious sibling group, please contact Kate at kate@nightlight.org
Yun

Darling Natalie is all girl!  She is lively and outgoing.  She likes drawing, playing house, playing bamboo dragonflies and running.  Natalie is living in a foster home and must be adopted with her brother Nicholas.  Natalie, like her brother, was also born with amblyopia and has had cover up eye treatment.  Her vision now remains stable.

Natalie's cognitive development is considered normal however the doctor felt the medication Concerta would help with her emotions that are easily affected by her peers.

Natalie's foster mother says that she is caring, thoughtful and warm.  She usually takes the initiative to care for others. She likes hugging and will also assist the foster mother  in doing household chores. Although she is a little more stubborn than her brother, she is very good at expressing her ideas. She easily adapts to the new environment and builds relationships with others.

When the social worker came to visit, cute Natalie showed much excitement and happiness.  She took the initiative to greet, embrace and share candies with the case social worker. The social worker discussed overseas adoption with Natalie and at first she was hesitant like her brother.  When the social worker explained more about the adoption process, she  said she would miss foster mother, but after the case social worker discussed with her that she too could send letters, painting and photos to keep in touch with the foster family, Natalie said she hoped then that she would have a "new father and mother and a place she could live forever. 

We hope you could be that forever family for Natalie and her brother Nicholas.

For more information on adopting this precious sibling group, please contact Kate at kate@nightlight.org

Wei, 8 years old

If you take a look at cute Jonathan's photos, you will know he has lots of personality!  The director of his school says he is outgoing, talkative and sometimes a little bit naughty in class.  However he is also smart and hard working.  The exciting thing about this adoption is that Jonathan is coming to the U.S. in July for a Summer Camp in California.  A family interested in adopting him could actually help with her sponsorship and visit the child as well. 
 
When the social worker paid him a visit recently, he showed friendliness and offered to help prepare fruits, snacks and drinks for the guests.  Jonathan also expressed hopes that someone would play with him especially badminton and cards.  Recently the social worker noticed great improvement especially with his negative language that he sometimes used with others. Like any boy his age, he likes to play with toys and watch TV.  When he does something wrong, he will follow the guidance of his foster mother to correct it.  He wants adults to approve of him and is working through some feelings of abandonment.  He has had quite a bit of instability in his young life and really needs a forever family that he knows will never leave him.  Could you be that family? 

Marisa, 7 yrs. old & Michael, 11 yrs. old

Sister & Brother

Ru
Wei
Michael and Marisa are siblings and are available for adoption.  They are residing in the same foster home and have a very close relationship. 
  
Michael says he wants to be adopted to the U.S. and have a forever family.  He hopes that family would include a big brother that would play sports with him. Michael enjoys helping to care for his little sister and loves her very much.  Michael is said to have a good temper, helps out at the foster home and speaks freely with social worker about his preferences and school life.  He is in the fifth grade and loves all kinds of sports including basketball and riding his bike.  He is usually self motivated when completing his home work and enjoys his one hour of computer time that the foster mother allows when his work is done.
 
Marisa is a sweet and loving little girl who is very close to her brother Michael.   She is living at the same foster home as Michael and gets along well with everyone in the foster family.  She loves to play "hide and seek"  and collect things such as stickers and card games.  She tells the foster mother daily that "she will always love her" and kisses her cheek before bed.  She is described as a lively, cheerful girl and loves painting.  Initially her concentration and understanding were weak but since attending school she has made rapid progress in learning. She is in excellent physical condition according to her foster sister.

Ling, 9 years old

Cute Isabella has the most amazing curly hair!  She was recently placed in a new foster home with several other foster children including her friend from school.  Sadly, she was living with her grandparents but they are older now and can no longer care for her.  Initially it was difficult for her, but after some excellent guidance from her foster mother, her self-care ability is good and she helps with the housework.  She is healthy and has adapted well to her new environment. 
 
Isabella is usually eager to help others, is polite and is dedicated to extra-curricular activities such as cheerleading, judo and swimming lessons.  At times Isabella has been bullied at school so her foster mother has taught her to write her thoughts in her diary every day which has helped her and the mother understand her feelings better.  When meeting people, Isabella is initially shy but usually by the end of the visit, she is very outgoing and may even perform a cheerleading routine for you!
 
When approached about adoption, Isabella was concerned because she was afraid she would forget her maternal great grandparents and is worried about a new language.  The social workers have discussed overseas adoption with her and what it means and she is now accepting and understanding of it.  Even though her visit to the United States will only be two weeks, it will be very helpful for her to see the new country she may be adopted to and to learn a little English while here.  The other nice thing about adopting from this country is that adoptive parents will get to skype on several occasions to further help the transition.
 
For more information on adopting this sweetheart, please contact Kate at kate@nightlight.org