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Help the Millions of Children with Disabilities Around the World Today
Adopt A Child
Open your heart and adopt a child with disabilities.
Make a difference in a child’s life.
Every year, thousands of children worldwide find loving families through adoption. Many of these adoptions occur across borders, with families from more affluent nations providing homes for children from less privileged backgrounds. However, amidst this heartwarming trend, there remains a concerning reality: many children with physical or mental challenges are often overlooked in the adoption process, consigned to institutions with inadequate care and questionable conditions.
One poignant example of this disparity can be found in China, where children with disabilities are frequently excluded from adoption opportunities, consigned instead to state-run orphanages characterized by substandard medical care and poor living conditions. Globally, approximately 15% of the population, roughly 1 billion people, live with disabilities, with a significant portion being children, especially females.
Yet, amid these challenges, there exists a beacon of hope. Across the globe, compassionate families are opening their hearts and homes to these children, providing them with the love, care, and opportunities they deserve. These families not only transform the lives of these children but also find immense joy and fulfillment in the process.
Why adopt?
There are countless reasons to welcome a child with physical or mental challenges into your family:
- Every child, irrespective of their abilities, deserves a safe, nurturing, and loving home.
- These children have much to teach us about the value of life and unconditional love.
- Welcoming them into your family can be a profound and enriching experience.
- You have the opportunity to change a child's life for the better and provide them with a brighter future.
- By adopting a child with challenges, you rescue them from inadequate facilities and offer them the stability and care they need.
Consider the inspiring journey of Jessica Long, a celebrated U.S. Paralympic athlete. Born with physical challenges in Siberia, Jessica was placed in an orphanage before being adopted by an American couple who provided her with the love and support she needed to thrive. Today, Jessica is not only a Paralympic champion but also a testament to the transformative power of adoption.
Useful resources.
While the adoption process may be complex and demanding, the rewards are immeasurable. There are numerous resources available to support families considering adoption:
- United Nation Disability Inclusion Strategy
- National Council for Adoption
- North American Council on Adoptable Children
- Parenting a Child with Special Needs (Ontario)
- Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada
- Holt International Children's Services
- A Helping Hand
- Special Needs Parenting
- Canada Adopts / Special Needs Adoption
- Special Needs Alliance / Adoption of Disabled Children
- Focus on the Family
- Waiting to Belong
- Adoption in BC (Gov)
- Adoption.com
- Rainbow Kids
- Adopt America Network
- Adopting.com
- Bethany Christian Services
- U.S. Department of State
- Love Without Borders
- Brittany's Hope
- British Association of Adoption and Fostering
As a non-profit organization, we wholeheartedly encourage the adoption of children with physical or mental challenges and extend our best wishes and blessings to all who embark on this heartwarming journey.
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