America World Adoption News

Waiting Children Programs

Please join America World in advocating for the waiting children in our adoption programs such as Brazil, India, Russia, El Salvador China and Ethiopia. A waiting child is a child who is eligible for adoption and is waiting for their forever family. Over the years, we have been honored to serve hundreds of families who have adopted waiting children. Many of them have their contact information on our reference page, and you are welcome to contact these families to learn about their experience. Waiting children may be healthy older children or have special needs. Prospective or current families can visit our Waiting Children webpage to learn more about adopting these children and can talk to a Family Coordinator about the referral review processes and opportunities. The Christian Alliance for the Orphans has several resources for older child adoptions.

Additionally, we have lists of resources to share with families as they consider different medical needs or an older child. Thank you for joining us in prayer for these precious children!

2011 Agency Annual Report

America World's 2011 Agency Annual Report is now available to view and download online!

In our continued effort to be 100% transparent with prospective adoptive parents, our clients and our investors, America World staff members have compiled reviews and updates of this past year's progress and changes for all of our various Country Programs.  A condensed, physical version will also be available in another couple of weeks and can be mailed to you upon request.

Our agency's 2011 Audited Financial Statement will also be posted to the Agency Reports page within the next month, so feel free to check back soon.

Thank you for your support of America World Adoption and our mission to build God's kingdom through His design of adoption!  We covet your continued prayers for a clear understanding of the Lord's sovereign direction of our agency.  We are honored to serve your family and the orphans of the world in 2012!

In Him,

Jason West, Director of Development

Eastern Europe Waiting Children Update

New photos and child information have been added to the Eastern Europe Waiting Child webpage. If you are interested in an adoption from Russia or Ukraine and are open to young children with medical needs or older, healthy children then please contact a Family Coordinator by calling 800-429-3369 or submitting a free online pre-application.

Are one of these children waiting for you?

Thank you for joining America World in committing these children to prayer during the month of July.  We trust that God will move through our prayers on their behalf and we are eager to see all He will accomplish through our united prayers!

Jacob is a healthy boy from Ethiopia in need of a forever family.  He recently visited the U.S. for a month through the hosting program, and he is estimated to be about 10-11 years old.  Jacob is a good student and interacts well with other children.  He is very explorative and loves doing puzzles, playing hide & seek, and running around outside.  The nannies say that he is polite and gentle, and he is learning to say basic words in English.

Alex is a charming 12 year old boy who likes to play piano and guitar, enjoys break-dancing, playing soccer, fencing and gymnastics. He is sociable, curious and cheerful.  He is a good student that enjoys studying science. He is healthy with no known physical/medical issues. He is orphaned because he does not have a family to take care of him and will soon be too old to be adopted. He needs a forever family SOON so he can have a better chance for a positive future.

Benjamin is a sweet 2.5 year old boy who likes to play, and to especially play with blocks.  He has a vision condition, mental developmental delays and higher muscle tension. He is very close to his caretaker and is described as having a lively spirit.

Please join us this month in praying for Jacob, Alex and Benjamin.  Please pray for their development and health, for their nannies/caretakers, and for a family to come forward for their adoptions. 

“And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us: And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15

*Names changed for identity protection. Click on the child's name for more information on the Waiting Children Program.

Is there a child waiting for you?

Thank you for joining America World in committing these children to prayer during the month of June.  We trust that God will move through our prayers on their behalf and we are eager to see all He will accomplish through our united prayers! 

Maria* is an 8 year old girl who loves to play with toys and interact with other children.  She has not been allowed to attend school because she first needs corrective surgery on her hands.  She has congenital fingers anomaly and has had surgery to repair a cleft lip and palate.  She is a smart girl with a positive attitude, but desperately needs a family to step forward and provide a loving, caring, and godly home to her.  As with so many children just like her, she deserves an opportunity to go to school with other children her age and learn about the world in which she lives.  

Lawrence* is 6 year old boy who is HIV positive.  He loves meeting new people and has a lot of friends.  His teachers say that he enjoys telling stories, drawing pictures, and helping other students in class.  He is an active little boy; loves playing football and games with toy cars and trucks.  Please join us in praying that a family would come forward to adopt Lawrence, and also for him as he waits for a mom and dad.

Janelle* is a 20 month old little girl who loves music and being outside. She likes being held and teased by her caretakers.  Janelle has a repaired hernia, hydrocephalus, dysplasia of brain and spina bifida.  She is learning to walk and is described as a happy girl, who has a ready smile and likes to laugh out loud. 

Please join us this month in praying for Maria, Lawrence and Janelle.  Please pray for their development and health, for their nannies/caretakers, and for a family to come forward for their adoptions. 

“And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us: And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15

*Names changed for identity protection. Click on the child's name for more information on the Waiting Children Program.