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He’s Waiting for You |
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This is precious Ai Zhe, born March 2005, with a cleft lip and
palate and a malformed right arm. He was abandoned in
Guangdong Province and on February 22, 2006, Ai Zhe was
one of the first children welcomed to True Children’s Home.
During his 18-month stay at True Children’s Home, Ai Zhe had
cleft lip and palate surgery. He transitioned to foster care and
is currently in the Little Sister Program through Half the Sky
Foundation. This little tiger is interested in sporting activities
and just recently learned to ride a bicycle. Ai Zhe needs a family
to surround him with love and acceptance, and to encourage
him in all of his childhood pursuits.
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While True Children’s Home is not involved in the adoption
process, we have received permission from the originating
orphanage to publicize the status of Ai Zhe. If you or someone
you know would welcome Ai Zhe to your family, please
contact Jenny Smith, True Children’s Home Executive Director,
at jennys@truechildrenshome.org. |
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Children's Home
New Additions |
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Xin Qian (boy)
Born June 2008
Cleft lip and palate
Abandoned in Guangdong Province
Welcomed to Dongguan 2 |
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Children's Home
Birthday Celebration |
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Happy 1st Birthday Xin Jie! |
Birthdays at True Children’s Home are a special
occasion. Each child has their own cake, wears
a special birthday crown, and we sing Happy
Birthday in English and in Chinese. |
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Medical Team Visits True Children’s Home |
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Doctors, internists, ICU staff, and an anesthesiologist
from Guangzhou Children’s Hospital
accompanied the Hospital Director on a
visit to True Children’s Home. The staff
came to conduct exams on children with
heart defects. It is helpful for the children to
see and interact with the medical staff in their
home environment. |
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Custom Comfort |
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| All of the caregivers at True Children’s Home are required to have cheery dispositions,
a nurturing personality and the ability to comfort children of various
ages in a variety of circumstances. Some caregivers also bring a special skill
to share. Such is Liu Shu Lan who has been with True Children’s Home since
March 2006. Described as a “warm-hearted person and a good caregiver,” Li
Shu Lan also excels at knitting. Recently she used her talent to knit socks for
the children to keep their little feet warm. She also brought sweaters for the
children. |
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Paul Martino Returns
to TCH
Recently, TCH friend Paul Martino
(left) returned to visit the children.
He spent time playing with Hai Sha
(left) whose cleft surgery he sponsored.
Paul’s wife, Jilly, made her
first visit to TCH and enjoyed playing
with Xin Jie (right). |
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Yu Xiong after anal atresia surgery |
Yang Hua after cleft lip and palate surgery |
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Lin Lin in Foster Care
Foster Care Mother—Wang Li Chang
Foster Care Father—Li Guo Qing
First Time Foster Parents
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Big Beds for Big Kids |
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| Hong Men (left) and Hong Cao (right) are the first children to outgrow their cribs. Staff at the True Seating Concepts Design
Center designed and fashioned new beds for these 4-year olds. Both Hong Men and Hong Cao are in foster care. |
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Ai Xiang Celebrates His 3rd Birthday
Currently in foster care, Ai Xiang celebrated his 3rd birthday at his foster care
home. Ai Xiang is a curious boy who enjoys making noise. The drum and
hammer set made the perfect gifts for this darling little boy.
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Looking Cute in New Clothes
Yu Zhu (left) and Yu Xiong (right) were recently in the hospital for anal
atresia surgery. They shared a room with six other pediatric patients.
The mother of one of the other children was so touched that she bought
an outfit for Yu Xiong and gave money to the caregiver to buy girl clothes
for Yu Zhu. The caregiver was able to purchase this cute pink and black
outfit and several bibs for the children. |
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Ted Yang
Known as “Mr. Fix It,” Ted Yang has played an important role in
making sure that the children at TCH are cared for in a safe environment.
When things break or we have new items to install, Ted is
ready and willing to help, from installing locks, hinges and electrical
outlets, to repairing cabinets. Ted Is also great at putting together
high chairs, play pens and strollers, hanging pictures, and caulking
sinks and faucets. Ted is a hard worker with lots of energy. Ted
Yang, you are a True Hero! |
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Wei You
Wei You was adopted this month by
a family from the U.S. She is shown
here with her mother, father and two
brothers (left). It was a tearful farewell
for Wei You’s foster parents
(right). While foster parents offer
their home and love with the under-standing
that the situation is temporary,
it is difficult not to become attached
to the children.
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| http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apatchina |
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| Adoptive Parents of Alumni of True Children’s Home-China, an online group exclusive to families who have adopted, or
have a referral for, a child who spent time at TCH. We hope to grow into a positive, supportive community that will foster
relationships with the families of TCH’s “brothers and sisters,” while discussing travel, continuing medical care at home
and general China adoption topics. We would also like to find ways to help TCH with fundraising. If you have a picture
of your child on a “boppy pillow”, your child might be a TCH alumni! |
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| http://www.claramilldesigns.com |
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| Order hand-painted necklaces, teardrop or round style, to benefit the children of True Children’s Home. |
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| http://madebynikki.blogspot.com/ |
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| Blogs for a cause will donate to TCH for each new blog order through February 7, 2009. |
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| Children who received care—97 |
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| Surgeries performed—102 |
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| Children transitioned to foster care—53 |
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| Children adopted—38* |
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| *Children have been adopted into families in China, Holland, Spain and the U.S. |
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True Children’s Home relies on donations from individuals, organizations and corporations. One hundred
percent of donated funds goes into one of our four programs: children’s home, medical care, foster care or
community outreach. Donations to TCH are completely tax deductible. All administrative expenses are underwritten
by Alan and Twila True. |
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If you would like more information on how you can help, contact us at info@truechildrenshome.org or visit our
website at www.truechildrenshome.org. |
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Working together we can make a difference in the lives of children…
one child at a time! |
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