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.
Girl Age 13
Must be adopted before February 14, 2010
X.L. is an almost 14 year old girl in an age appropriate grade in school. She has “fragile bones” and had rodding surgery in 2005. After February 14, she will no longer be eligible for adoption. For information about this child please contact the non-profit adoption agency World Association for Children and Parents.
WACAP www.wacap.org
Family Finders at telephone: 206-575-4550
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
Girl Age 5
This petit 5 year old girl is small in both weight and stature, probably due to her brittle bone disease. She has had several fractures of her legs that have been repaired and reinforced surgically. She is good natured and not afraid of strangers. She asks questions if she doesn’t understand something. She loves playing with other children. During recovery from her surgery she enjoyed watching television and imitating what she saw. She is an extroverted and energetic child. Her birthday is 7/1/07. Contact:FamilyFinders@wacap.org
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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