Healing Home: Children for Sponsorship
LINCOLN
In May of 2018, Lincoln underwent surgery to repair his heart defect and in June discharged back into the Healing Homes Program. In the two years he has been back in the care of the healing home, he’s made slow but steady developmental progress in mobility, strength, communication, and cognition. He is now learning to stand and walk by himself and does almost everything with a huge grin on his face.
Sponsors will receive monthly updates for this happy little guy and can be confident that they’re making a difference in his life with their support.


JEROME
Through the amazing work of the healing home nannies and extra-nutrient formula, Jerome began to gain weight and strength and as he did so, he began to hit developmental milestones. Now three years old, Jerome is the clown of the healing home, running all over and “helping” the nannies with their tasks. He’s often seen either hugging the other children or swiping their toys.
Sponsors on Jerome’s team have the knowledge that their support truly saved this little boy’s life and is giving him the opportunity to live a healthy, happy life.
AUDEN
Unfortunately, when foster care was discontinued province-wide, he was returned to the orphanage where he began to regress. His orphanage allowed him to return to our China Healing Homes Program in November of 2019. At first, he was very withdrawn and unresponsive. After a few months, Auden is now doing well in the program and is slowly making developmental gains. We are so happy that he’s able to receive the attention he needs to grow and thrive.
Sponsors have truly allowed this little man’s life to bloom!
In May of 2018, Lincoln underwent surgery to repair his heart defect and in June discharged back into the Healing Homes Program. In the two years he has been back in the care of the healing home, he’s made slow but steady developmental progress in mobility, strength, communication, and cognition. He is now learning to stand and walk by himself and does almost everything with a huge grin on his face.
Sponsors will receive monthly updates for this happy little guy and can be confident that they’re making a difference in his life with their support.




KASEN
Even though he’s two years old, Kasen can’t stand by himself or walk, though he enjoys touring around in the walker. He is able to sit up by himself and has recently begun to say a few words and short sentences. He is also receiving physical therapy and we hope to see some gains in his mobility.
This timid boy has certainly benefited from receiving the care his sponsors help provide.
Through the amazing work of the healing home nannies and extra-nutrient formula, Jerome began to gain weight and strength and as he did so, he began to hit developmental milestones. Now three years old, Jerome is the clown of the healing home, running all over and “helping” the nannies with their tasks. He’s often seen either hugging the other children or swiping their toys.
Sponsors on Jerome’s team have the knowledge that their support truly saved this little boy’s life and is giving him the opportunity to live a healthy, happy life.
PALMER
To look at him now, you’d never know that he was once underweight and sickly. With the care and attention of his nannies, Palmer is now a chunky two year old who is learning to say words, sit up, and play while on his tummy. He’ll need the hardware in his chest removed sometime in the future, but he’s now strong enough to endure another surgery.
Palmer’s healing home sponsors have given him the gifts of life and love.
Unfortunately, when foster care was discontinued province-wide, he was returned to the orphanage where he began to regress. His orphanage allowed him to return to our China Healing Homes Program in November of 2019. At first, he was very withdrawn and unresponsive. After a few months, Auden is now doing well in the program and is slowly making developmental gains. We are so happy that he’s able to receive the attention he needs to grow and thrive.
Sponsors have truly allowed this little man’s life to bloom!
In May of 2018, Lincoln underwent surgery to repair his heart defect and in June discharged back into the Healing Homes Program. In the two years he has been back in the care of the healing home, he’s made slow but steady developmental progress in mobility, strength, communication, and cognition. He is now learning to stand and walk by himself and does almost everything with a huge grin on his face.
Sponsors will receive monthly updates for this happy little guy and can be confident that they’re making a difference in his life with their support.




JAXON
Since being in our healing home, he has become more responsive to people and things around him and has gained much needed weight. His nannies are working with him on his developmental milestones, and now he needs sponsors to support his placement in the healing home.
Sponsors will receive regular updates and photos.
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