I have had it on my heat to have a blog to advocate for children with scoliosis, who are waiting for families to choose them for adoption. I feel I can best speak to this special need; however, JunFen has repaired cleft lip & palate as well. I can't forget those children left behind without families. Since the blog is in the works - I want to use our website in the meantime!
All of the children in this folder have a special need of scoliosis, a thoracic deformity or spinal deformity. As JunFen's surgeon always says when reviewing a file - "it can be figured out! With proper medical treatment, the prognosis is great!"
Please note that as all these children are "special focus," waivers can be sought for families who do not meet all of the current criteria!
Don't hesitate to contact me about any of these dear ones or about our experience of managing scoliosis! KarinFreihammer@hotmail.com
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Adorable Reed (DOB 9-2-07), in Guangdong province, has scoliosis - four vertebrae are affected - not so bad in my book! ;-) Reed now gets his schooling through Half the Sky and is said to be clever and to enjoy kicking a ball and riding a bike. He on the shared list! Remember there is a good chance to get waivers to adopt Reed if you do not meet all criteria (age, income, meds). For more info, contact KarinFreihammer@hotmail.com
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Our family story is also on this website! If you have adopted a child with scoliosis and would like to be part of a project to advocate for waiting kiddos with this special need, please contact me KarinFreihammer@hotmail.com
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