Wasatch International Adoptions

04/23/2025

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04/09/2025

WAITING CHILD WEDNESDAY - AIDEN

Sweet Aiden was born April of 2015. He was born extremely premature and is diagnosed with Cerebral palsy, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Bilateral neuro-sensory hearing loss. He also has several other special needs including internal hydrocephaly. A new report from last month says he has marked progress. He can independently stand and remain standing while holding an immobile support and can step sideways. He can sit independently. . When placed in a walker he will move short distances. He is pronouncing some continuous syllables. He actively seeks the attention of a familiar adult and makes good eye contact. He enjoys being teased and will laugh out loud.

Aiden needs a special family who is familiar with his issues. For more information contact [email protected].

Video from February 2023
https://youtu.be/GGTA5Z1XxK0

04/02/2025

WAITING CHILD WEDNESDAY - MELLY

Meet smiling Melly. She was born August of 2020. She had surgical treatment for correction of a meningocele. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was also implanted to treat hydrocephalus. Unfortunately after surgery Melly’s lower limbs are paralyzed.

Melly moves independently in a wheelchair. She can pull herself up with her hands She enjoys contact with children and adults. She plays with toys, handles them, and can throw them. Melly pronounces various sounds and syllables although she points to make her needs known. She can maintain interest in an activity for 15-20 minutes.

Melly will need specialized care and treatment. We hope a loving family familiar with her needs will step forward to adopt her. For more information, please contact [email protected].

03/26/2025

WAITING CHILD WEDNESDAY - TWINS! - Gabi and Maggie

We are so excited to be advocating for twin girls, Gabi and Maggie! They were born October of 2022. The girls were born prematurely and have several conditions that will need specialized care and treatment. Full medical reports will be provided upon request.

Gabi has a congenital suborbital hemangioma on the right half of her face. She is undergoing therapy for this. Gabi can walk with support She pronounces random syllables, and plays with toys. She can eat with a spoon.

Maggie needs a seat to help her sit independently. She willfully grabs toys and transfers them from hand to hand.
She will make eye contact and follows an adult’s movement by turning her head. She pronounces random sound combinations and smiles easily.

For more information, please contact Kathy at [email protected]

03/05/2025

WAITING CHILD WEDNESDAY - ASHER

Please meet adorable Asher. He was born April of 2018 and is said to be a smiling and calm child. Asher lives in an orphanage in an Eastern European country. Asher has several diagnoses including congenital genetic metabolic disease which means he must remain on a strict Keto diet and drinks special milk. When medical personnel conducted an electroencephalography, epileptic activity was registered, which is why constant anticonvulsant therapy with Trileptal is being carried out. No epi-seizures have been observed after its initiation.

Asher stands up on his own with a stationary support and steps side to side, holding on to the stationary support. He moves by crawling. He can sit alone without support. He spends his waking hours with the other children in the group and he likes it very much. He does not isolate himself from other children. He maintains full eye contact.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

Video - May 2024
https://youtu.be/lyt0lUbzVbg

02/26/2025

WAITING CHILD WEDNESDAY - SHARI

We are representing Shari again. She is an orphan in an Eastern European country.
Shari is said to be friendly and sociable. Shari was born March of 2013. Shari was diagnosed with Epilepsy in 2017 and has been on medication for seizures since that time.

Shari lives in a foster family and is very close to her foster mom. She says a lot of words and sentences, but they are in Turkish. She is extremely mobile and can run, climb on fitness equipment, go up and down stairs and can jump on one leg. She enjoys playing with dolls and pretending to cook. She likes nice clothes and likes to look good. She does not manifest any aggression and in fact is very loving and sweet. She is also very curious. A resource teacher works with Shari at school, and she also visits with a psychologist at the Community Support Center. Unfortunately she lives in a very small town with very few other resources. She really needs the love, attention and resources that only a family can give. For more information contact [email protected]. Reece’s Rainbow is offering a $2,000 grant towards her adoption.

Videos:
Video 1 – August 2024
https://youtu.be/UxZx7YyvMYU

Video 2 – August 2024
https://youtu.be/OoHQvOgsEOw

Video 3 – August 2024
https://youtu.be/eF0oN5AGBXo

02/25/2025

WASATCH ADOPTIONS – Funding Options for Families

Adopting a child is a life-changing and beautiful experience, but it can also come with a significant financial cost. From agency fees to legal expenses, the process can feel daunting for many families. The good news is that there are a variety of options available to help make adoption more affordable.
1. Adoption Grants
A Child Waits Foundation Grants
https://www.achildwaits.org/international-grant-program
Show Hope
https://showhope.org/our-work/adoption-aid/apply-for-an-adoption-aid-grant/
LifeSong
https://lifesong.org/adoption/apply/
Gift of Adoption
https://giftofadoption.org/apply-for-a-grant/
“Say Yes” to Adoption is a part of ‘Open Hearts for Orphans’
https://openheartsfororphans.org/adoption-grants
ABBA
https://abbafund.org/how-we-can-help/
Reece’s Rainbow - FSP (Family Support Program) and Grant Info through RR:
You are welcome to set up an FSP profile page with us for fundraising purposes once you have signed on with a US Hague accredited adoption agency and have contacted a home study agency. You are also welcome to apply for the child's Reece's Rainbow adoption grant at that time if the child is eligible for one. The FSP/Grant Application Forms will need to be submitted back to Reece's Rainbow fully completed, along with the $25 application fee. More information about our FSP program with additional information can be found here: http://reecesrainbow.org/fsp.

2. Adoption Tax Credit
Families are often unaware that The U.S. government offers a tax credit for adoption-related expenses, which can provide a significant financial break. If you adopt an eligible child, you can claim the Adoption Credit on your federal income taxes for up to $16,810 in qualified expenses as of 2024. To learn more go to https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/adoption-credit. Be sure to also check with a tax professional to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.

3. Employer Adoption Benefits
Some employers offer adoption-related benefits, such as financial reimbursement or paid leave. Be sure to ask your HR department about available programs.

4. Alternative Funding Sources
While grants are valuable, many families turn to additional funding sources to cover the total costs of adoption. Crowdfunding platforms, such as GoFundMe or AdoptTogether, allow adoptive families to share their adoption stories and raise funds from friends, family, and even strangers. Fundraising events, such as bake sales, auctions, or charity runs, are also popular ways to generate support for adoption expenses. These alternative funding methods can complement traditional grants and provide the financial boost needed to complete the adoption journey.

For more information on funding options or to get support, contact Kathy at Wasatch Adoptions, [email protected]. We are here to help you every step of the way.

02/21/2025

FAMILIES FOUND FRIDAY - IAN

We would like to introduce you to this special boy, Ian. He lives in an orphanage in an Eastern European country. Ian was born August of 2018. He needs a very unique family who can care for him full time. His diagnoses are many including Cerebral Palsy and Optic nerve atrophy. He has severe mental delay. Still, don’t all children deserve a family?. Could you be that family? For more information contact [email protected].

Video:
https://youtu.be/6XFg9RKTavE

02/18/2025

Check out our Second Chance program.

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A program of Wasatch International Adoptions

02/12/2025

WAITING CHILD WEDNESDAY - HARLAN

Sweet Harlan is new to our listing and was born August of 2020. He is an orphan in an Eastern European country. The photo and videos are from January 2025. After surgery for his lower legs and 8 months of being in plaster casts, it was determined that surgery didn’t work for Harlan. However, while in bed, Harlan has begun to turn from his side,. He can move his legs. He can actively reach for and grab a toy. He is also pronouncing individual syllables. Harlan’s diagnosis include congenital polymalformative syndrome, severe muscle hypotonia and delayed physical and neuropsychiatric development. He needs just the right family that can help him become the best he can be! Grant funding is available in the amount of $2500. For more information on the child, please contact [email protected].

Videos:1-2025

https://youtu.be/lwW3oqrTkgk
https://youtu.be/2UKbfRli5T4

01/28/2025

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