Boys Will be Boys
 
Cheng Feng loves playing with his blocks and toy cars. He is often found with a book in his hands. His smile never seems to fade. He is optimistic and determined. He is humble and giving. He loves life. He loves doing life with people. Cheng Feng was born with Spina Bifida. Because of his Spina Bifida, Cheng Feng also has paralysis in his lower legs. With the help of the caregivers at TCH and his foster parents, Cheng Feng has learned to walk. In May 2009, Cheng Feng could only stand up then fall down. He would do this over and over and giggle at himself. He can now walk by himself. He sometimes wears braces for support, but is able to walk without them. He can also walk backward and up and down steps holding a rail. Although he is currently in TCH foster care, Cheng Feng's name is mentioned often by TCH staff. His presence continues to make an impression on the hearts of those around him. He is full of love, laughter, and life. Cheng Feng's file is on the shared list with CCAA. Our hope for him this year is to find a forever family.
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| In Loving Memory |
Shao Hua
May 8, 2009 - June 25, 2010 |
| Home Care
New Additions
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Zhong Wen Zhong Xu
 
Born March 2010 (girl) Born March 2010 (girl)
Cleft lip and palate Cleft lip and palate
Xiang Ding Xi Xin
 
Born February 2010 (girl) Born May 2010 (girl)
Cleft lip and palate Heart defect
Xi Tian
Born May 2010 (girl)
Heart defect
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| Birthdays |
The children all enjoyed a recent birthday celebration for the twins, Hao Yi and Hao Er.
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| Medical Care |
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Ci Tu after cleft lip and palate surgery
Ci Cong prepares for cleft palate surgery
 
Bu Yan (left) and Chen Feng (right) are fitted with braces to strengthen their legs.
Ci Er after cleft lip and palate surgery
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| Foster Care |
Hai Jun
Foster Care Father - Chen Yun Xian
Foster Care Mother - Chen Ju Xian
Fourth time foster parents
Gao Shan
Foster Care Father - Li Tian You
Foster Care Mother - Zhong Dong Jiao
Third time foster parents
Ci Mei
Foster Care Father - Ou Yang Er You
Foster Care Mother - Jiang Bai Jiao
Fourth time foster parents
| Friends in the Park |
 
TCH foster families, along with the Humen volunteer group, enjoyed another fun Friends in the Park at Daling Mountain Park. |
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| Community Outreach |
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Warm and Cozy
The children snuggle in cozy quilts handcrafted and donated by Stitches From The Heart.
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| True Heroes |
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Racing Across The Great Wall of China
 
Karen Althorpe, avid runner and supporter of True Children's Home, recently ran the annual Great Wall of China race. Sponsor funds from the race were donated to True Children's Home. Karen, you are a True Hero!
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| Adoptions |
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Xin Xu and her family from the US
 
Yang Gui and her family from Canada Xin Qian and his family from Denmark
En Yong and his family from the US Hui Ying and her family from the US
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| Adoption Update |
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Maddie (Ai Pian)
In less than 2 weeks we will celebrate our Maddie Aipian's happy adoption day (July 28th, 2008). She is doing so well and loves to talk about how she was adopted from China - "I slept on Mama on the airplane" I will send a photo to you of Maddie and her good friend Liliana (AiLi) also adopted from TCH. They celebrated Chinese New Year together.
Please tell Maddie's foster family that she is doing very well. I have attached a photo of Maddie on a trip to Disneyland in Feb (her first). She wore princess dresses everyday. She loves to dress up and wear her "high
heels."
All best wishes and prayers,
Maddie Aipian and Family
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| Adoption Update |
Molly (Yang Su)
Dear Jenny, Katrina and the phenomenal staff of TCH,
As we approach our one year adoption anniversary we would like to update you on our daughter Molly Hope Yangsu (Yang Su). You would be amazed by how much she has blossomed over the past 11 months. She has grown to be a very happy, healthy and rambunctious 2.5 year old who keeps us on our toes. She loves to "read" books, play outside and entertain her big brother and sister. Molly is such a joy to everyone she meets. You will be happy to know that shortly after returning to the US, we visited our local Children's Hospital. Our surgeon was very impressed with the cleft lip repair completed in China. He was also quite confident she will not require any further surgery for a few years. What a blessing! Once again we would like to thank each and every one of you for the love you shared with Molly while she was in the care of True Children's Home. Each of you made a huge impact on her young life and we will remain forever grateful.
With love and deepest gratitude,
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| Adoption Update |
Sophie (Qi Tao)
Dear Friends,
Sophie is the love of our lives. It is hard to image life without her. She has blossomed into a happy, well adjusted little girl. Sophie has adjusted to her new family very well. She is an absolute delight to be around. Sophie loves to read books and dress up like a princess. She will have her first surgery soon to correct her nose. I hate for her to have to go through this but it will be good for her in the years to come. Also thank you for the pictures of Sophie. It meant a lot to us and I know that Sophie will love it when she is older and wants to know about her life before she came to us. I will try to get some pictures of her to you.
Sophie and Family
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| Adoption Update |
Sophie (Ai Zhen)
It is hard to believe but we have been home with our daughter Sophie (Ai Zhen) for 1 year. As predicted she has handled the transition very well and has settled in very well. She has adjusted to us and life in the US very easily, and is doing great at pre-school. She is at or above age level in every area - language, physical, social. She has a lot of good friends at school, and seems to have natural leadership ability. With us she is very loving, and is generally a happy well adjusted child.
I have attached a couple of recent photos. If you have the ability to send to her foster mother we would appreciate it. We went thru the photo album you gave us last week on our adoption day and Sophie identified her foster mother and called her mommy with a big smile. It is clear that she still remembers her (we were so surprised!) with a lot of affection.
Thanks for the good care that you and her foster mom gave her. We know that that care was a large part of why our transition with her was so smooth.
Kind regards,
Sophie and Family
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| Vital Statistics |
Children who received care - 139
Surgeries performed - 152
Children transitioned to foster care - 90
Children adopted - 82*
*Children have been adopted into families in China, Canada, Spain, Holland, Denmark, Sweden 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: Home Care, Medical Care, Foster Care and Community Outreach. All administrative expenses are underwritten by Alan and Twila True.
Donations can be made by credit card in USD or Hong Kong Dollars at www.truechildrenshome.org; be sure to follow the appropriate instructions. Donations by check should be payable to "Lotus Buds International" with "True Children's Home" written in the memo section. Checks can be mailed to: True Children's Home, 2052 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606.
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| Quick Links |
Adoptive Parents of Alumni of True Children's Home - China
Order hand-painted necklaces to benefit the children of True Children's Home.
Providing the gift of blankets to children throughout the world
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