Waiting Children Program

Governments of foreign countries have asked US agencies not to post identifying information about specific children on the internet, i.e., their photos, names, birth dates, or city of origin. We can, however, share some of this information privately with prospective adoptive parents (upon receipt of a completed information release disclaimer form). We are aware of individual children and sibling groups waiting in several countries.

To inquire about our waiting children, contact us at info@illienadoptions.org, or call us at (404) 815.1599. Interested families should have a home study or at least be in the process of obtaining a current home study. Please understand that, in order to conform to intercountry adoption policies, we must ask you to fill out and return to us a physically-signed copy of our "Waiting Child(ren) Information Release" disclaimer form (by fax, email, or post) before we can release more information for your consideration. Please also fill out a brief online questionnaire to help us help you more efficiently.

INDIA follows Hague Convention guidelines for intercountry adoptions (please download our INDIA Program Description PDF for your reference). These guidelines do vary when it comes to children who are older and/or have special needs. We are currently seeking families for the following waiting children in India:

M-H: Only in the orphanage for one year now, this 6-year-old boy is described by his caregivers as a quiet child, but also friendly, cooperative, and having a lot of personality. He may have a learning disability. As with any child, this boy needs a family with a lot of patience and love.

M-A: This 7- or 8-year-old boy arrived at the orphanage just one year ago. He is not communicating verbally, repeats only a few words. Everything else about his behavior indicates that he is a cheerful kid who needs a family who will show him a lot of love. His caregivers report that he loves to play ball and that he is independent in activities of daily living.

M-So: To his current caregivers, this 11-year-old boy has demonstrated diligence, friendliness, and a cooperative spirit. He seems like a happy and playful child. His education has been non-formal, in the institution only; he speaks Hindi and a few words of English. Like any other child, he would be better off with a loving family.

M-K: This little girl was born in mid-December 2008 and entered into the orphanage when she was almost a year old. Due to her blindness, she does not receive very much stimulation or opportunities to interact. She coos, babbles, and smiles and would be a wonderful addition to a family who has a lot of patience and gives a lot of love.

M-S: The orphanage caregivers of this 3-year-old girl describe her as being shy and quiet, but also friendly and cooperative, despite the fact that she is visually impaired. As she has gotten older, she has started to smile more and more. Every child deserves a home, and we are especially dedicated to finding a forever family for her.

ETHIOPIA has specific guidelines for intercountry adoptions (please download our ETHIOPIA Program Description PDF for your reference), and these do vary when it comes to children who are older and/or have special needs. We are currently seeking families for the following waiting children in Ethiopia:

B-EN, -KN, -YN, -AN, -TN: These five (5) siblings are beautiful children whose ages range from 13 years old to 1 year old. The eldest child is a girl (13), who has been diagnosed as HIV+. Then there are two boys (10 and 6), another girl (5), and a baby boy (16 mos.). The children have been taking care of each other and have been through a lot together. We would like to help them find a home where they can be themselves and enjoy love and care in a safe and permanent environment.

B-TA: This endearing 8-year-old boy from Africa only entered into the orphanage a year ago. His caregivers describe him as active, cheerful, and as having an irresistible smile. His medical reports indicate that he is HIV+. Otherwise, he is just like any other wonderful child who needs a permanent home with love and care. We want to help him find a forever family.

B-A: This little 3-year-old girl has a big smile which, we're told, is able to brighten up any heart. Found abandoned when she was less than a year old, she went into the orphanage in 2008. Her caregivers describe her as active and welcoming with a small streak of independence at times. Her medical report indicates she has glaucoma in both eyes and therefore has limited vision. Our mission is to find her a loving forever family.

B-ES & -AS: These brothers, 8 and 7 years old, love playing soccer together and with their friends at the orphanage. The older boy is missing his right hand, but he has overcome a lot of obstacles and is active and cheerful. We would like to see these two boys placed together in a home where they can find the love and security they've been missing out on.

ECUADOR follows Hague Convention guidelines for intercountry adoptions. These guidelines do vary when it comes to children who are older and/or have special needs. Please contact Honoré Washington, our Assistant Coordinator of International Programs, if you have further questions about adopting from Ecuador. We are currently seeking families for the following waiting children in Ecuador:

H-AG: "Active, curious, and precious," this 6-year-old little boy with Down Syndrome loves to dance, to play with toys, and--most of all--to play in the water. Although he has the typical delays and challenges that come with Down Syndrome, he still has been interested in learning to do things on his own and has learned how to make his bed, dress himself, and eat on his own. We are hoping to see him come into the loving care of a forever family as soon as possible.

H-LE: A "sensitive and intelligent" girl who would "make a fantastic daughter for some lucky single parent or couple," this beautiful 5-year-old entered into the orphanage a month after birth. She has been diagnosed with moderate Cerebral Palsy. She is currently in school and enjoys helping with the cooking as well as making puzzles. She walks with a walker and is conversational. As is the case with any child, this little girl deserves a family who can provide her with lots of love and care.

H-AM: This 5-year-old girl has an endearing grin and loves to sing, help, play with her stuffed bear, and--especially!--she loves to DANCE. Since birth, she struggles with some cognitive, psychological, and speech delays but is making progress, holding a pencil better and saying words better. While her caregivers indicate she has a stubborn streak when it comes to responding to authority, they also describe her as a joyful and expressive, playful, energetic, sometimes shy but sometimes uninhibited. In short, she's an adorable, hard-headed kid who needs a loving forever family.

We share this information to raise the level of awareness of the waiting children as prospective families consider, define, and then build their long-term adoption plan. Please do help yourselves to the resources available on our website. THANK YOU for your interest in these waiting children!

ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE (INQUIRY FORM) –Get started with an inquiry. With no obligation or cost to you, this form will help us help you.

WAITING CHILD(REN) INFORMATION RELEASE FORM –Fill this out and scan, fax, or mail it back to us with your signature so we can share more information for your consideration!

INDIA PROGRAM DETAILS
ETHIOPIA PROGRAM DETAILS

Please contact Joy McCarnan at joy@illienadoptions.org (or 404.815.1599) for more information about waiting children.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO PICTURES OF WAITING CHILDREN ON THIS WEBSITE.