General Information About Adoption:
The following links are examples of places on the Internet where people can learn about adoption.
http://www.adopt.org/ -- Web site for the National Adoption Center. Includes helpful information about the adoption process.
http://www.adoptuskids.org/ -- The Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children and Families sponsors this web site. It provides information about children who are available for adoption anywhere in the United States.
http://www.adopt-now.org/ -- Adopt Now website. Besides providing general information about the adoption process, this one has useful information about adopting a child with special medical needs.
Children with OI who are Reported to be available for Adoption:
All information in this section is provided by recognized state agencies. It is up to the prospective parents to contact the identified agency to learn more about any specific child. The OI Foundation is not an adoption agency, or an agent for any adoption agency. This information is provided as a service to those who may wish to adopt a child who has OI.
If you know of a child with OI who is available for adoption and who is not listed, contact Bonelink@oif.org.
Danielle
This special little
girl came into care in November 2008. She is
South Asian and is currently in a
foster home. Upon admission, she was hospitalized with multiple fractures and
diagnosed with OI. She is often in a cast for recurrent broken bones. She is
reported to have growth and developmental delays; she can follow simple
commands, make excellent eye contact, smile when she sees familiar faces,
communicate her needs, say simple words, and she scoots to get around.
Grant:
$5,000
Contact:
Erin Mower
Agency: Holt International
Phone: 541-687-2202 ext.
150
Granted 03/10/10; Grant expires 12/10/10
Girl Age
3
Alexandra is a
beautiful little girl with blonde hair and big brown eyes. She has osteogenesis
imperfecta and has had multiple fractures. Alexandra will need significant help
throughout her life. $1000 is available in her grant fund towards the cost of
adoption. For more information go to http://www.reecesrainbow.org/angelgirls.html.
Three brothers
available for adoption.
Boshawn, born 12/06, Demetrius born
10/07 and Johheim born 11/08, all of African American descent. All three boys
have osteogenesis imperfecta. These brothers are in search of any type of family
that will allow them to keep in contact with their other siblings, two of whom are listed below. See the
following link taken from the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. for
additional information. http://www.mareinc.org/photolisting/3895-3897-BoShawn,%20Johheim,%20and%20Demetrius.html
Two brothers available for
adoption
Tyquawn, born 4/01 & Ernest, born 3/03, of African
American descent. Both boys have osteogenesis
imperfecta. These
brothers are in search of any type of family that will allow them to keep in
contact with their other sibling, three of whom are listed above. See the following link taken from the
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. for additional
information. http://www.mareinc.org/photolisting/3899-3901%20Tyquawn%20and%20Ernest.html
Boy Age 6
Sociable six year old who has OI and a history of poor nutrition is available for adoption. He does not speak coherently, but does react when spoken to. He plays with toys, knows names, and loves music and television. For more information please contact the organization listed below:
Kids To Adopt
E-mail: jenny@kidstoadopt.org
Telephone: 360-695-1704
Girl Age 2
Baby Chu is almost two years old. She is a happy baby who enjoys music; and smiles and laughs. She has been diagnosed with brittle bone disease and fractures easily. She will need occupational and physical therapy as well as orthopedic care in the future. Adoption information is available from the Spence-Chapin Agency an accredited US adoption agency.
For more information please contact:
Kristen Mallory, LMSW
China Program Coordinator
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children
Telephone: 212.360.0225
Fax: 212.722.0675
Walter Age 3
Available through A Helping Hand Adoption Agency
A little boy with bright eyes and an engaging smile.
Osteogenesis imperfecta development, both thighbone old fracture with flexion deformity, postoperative left thighbone pathological changes, bilateral testicles retained (low index) http://www.worldadoptions.org/specialdelivery/ChinaWaitingChildrenList.php
Six Year Old Girl
International adoption. Spina bifida and possible OI.
17 lbs 21". Fees reduced. For more detailed information contact grysmom@yahoo.com
Four Year Old Girl
International adoption. OI, probably type III.
13lbs 25". Fees reduced. For more detailed information contact grysmom@yahoo.com
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