True Children's Home

June is International Children’s Month

In celebration of International Children’s Day, the staff from one of the orphanages came to visit children
from their orphanage that have been placed in True Children’s Home. The staff brought with them an outfit,
stuffed animal and money for each child.

Children’s Home Program
Hair Cuts in Dongguan



Wen Yi gets a haircut		Yu Rong gets a haircut

Ms. Xue returned to True Children’s Home, Dongguan, to give haircuts to 12 children. For many of the
children, this was their first haircut.

New Clothes

The children of Dongguan and Anji love to get new clothes. Thanks to the generous donations of many
people, we have not had to purchase clothing for the children in two years!

Birthday Celebrations - Home Care & Foster Care

Medical Care Program
Surgeries



Zi Lei had a tumor removed	Ai Li and surgeons before cleft lip surgery



Hai Chi prepares for cleft palate surgery	Hai Yi after cleft palate surgery	Hao Zhou after cleft palate surgery

Update on Zi Wen



Zi Wen in the hospital	Zi Wen at the Anji Home

The resiliency of our children continues to teach and amaze us. In a special news blast, we reported that Zi Wen, who was born prematurely, was on life support at a local hospital. Zi Wen was not responding to treatments for her underdeveloped lungs and the doctors felt that, having exhausted all treatment options, it would be best to take her off of the breathing machine.

In June, in the presence of medical professionals and a caregiver from China Little Flower, the life support machine was turned off. Against all odds, Zi Wen started breathing on her own. In the past few weeks she has improved so much that she has returned to the Anji Children’s Home where she is receiving a special nutritional formula to help her grow stronger.

Foster Care Program



Xiang Di FC Mother—Wu Yong Xia FC Father—Chen Rong Guang Second time foster parents	Hao Huan FC Mother—Diao Mei Ying FC Father—Li Yun Gen First time foster parents

Community Outreach

Hollywood, A Night With the Stars

The Brazilian Women’s Association held
a Charity Party on May 31, 2008. A good
time was had by all and funds were
raised to benefit True Children’s Home.
A special appearance was made by Hong
Cao from the Dongguan True Children’s
Home, pictured left and right.

Update on Happy

Happy

Many thanks for all of the generous donations made to
purchase a custom Wenzelite MSS Tilt and Recline
chair for Happy. Measurements are being taken and
very soon Happy will have a new view of the world.

True Hero

There are many people working together to make a difference in the lives of children that come to TCH.
Each month we will spotlight one of those individuals as our True Hero.

June’s True Hero is truly a humble man working behind the scenes. Mr. Zhong has been a contractor in the
decorating and remodeling business in Dongguan for 15 years, providing top quality work. From the beginning,
he was the primary decorator and remodeler of the two Dongguan homes. It is impossible to enter either
of the homes without noticing the bright and cheery surroundings. Mr. Zhong has been the “go-to” guy
for any modifications or repairs that have been needed including cabinetry, water heaters, painting, window
treatments, doors, screens, changing tables and HVAC . Even though Mr. Zhong is always ready to answer the
call for help, he refuses to charge for his labor. He says, “When I saw these children, I couldn’t help but be
touched. I should do what I can do to help.” For working humbly and generously behind the scenes to improve
the lives of these children by making their homes safe and bright, Mr. Zhong, we recognize you as a
True Hero!

Succesful Adoptions

He and her adoptive family from the U.S.
This makes adoption number 20!

Thank You For Making a Difference!



The McCaffery Family for their generous donation!



	Anne Bedwell, Barbara Davis and Margaret Davis for pooling their resources and talents to raise funds to sponsor Bai Yu Fen’s (Avery’s) cleft lip surgery.



Marybeth Huntingford (teacher) and QSI students for raising funds to sponsor Ai Li’s cleft lip surgery.

Adoption Update—Bai Yu Fen (Avery)

Bai Yu Fen (Avery) had surgery in May, to repair the cleft in her gumline and make repairs to her nose. The
surgery went very well and she is home recovering. The doctors have said they don’t think any additional surgeries will be needed—great news! She is talking a lot now, and really enjoys playing with her brothers and
sisters.

Vital Statistics

Children who received care—84

Surgeries performed—83

Children transitioned to foster care—47

Children adopted—20*

*Children have been adopted into families in China, Holland, Spain and the U.S.

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.

True Children’s Home is affiliated with China Care foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations to TCH are completely tax deductible. All administrative expenses are underwritten by Alan and Twila True.

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.

For monetary donations, please make the check payable to China Care Foundation. In the Memo/For section of the check write “True Children’s Home.” All checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Send your check to True Children’s Home, c/o True North America, P.O. Box 51057, Irvine, CA 92619-1057. To make donations by credit card, please visit our website at www.truechildrenshome.org.

Making a difference in the lives of children…..one child at a time!