The China Child of Promise program matches prospective adoptive parents with children who have minor and correctable needs ranging from: missing or extra digits, cleft lip/palate, club feet, and minor heart conditions.
The children in the program do not have life-long health or learning disabilities, and their ‘special need’ can often be corrected with surgery, [...]
Hope for children and families in Holt’s care in Ethiopia
Maria Nelson, Assistant to Holt President and CEO, recently traveled to Ethiopia with a group of American doctors. The doctors, there on a 2-week long medical campaign, provided care to the children and families in the small, rural town of Shinshicho and Holt’s care centers in [...]
A graduating college student and aspiring journalist credits her parents for her accomplishments in life
by Kristin Sherrard
Being a journalist means that you are responsible for recording the events and experiences that will become the history for tomorrow. You learn that everyone has a unique story to tell, including yourself.
My story begins on March 23, 1988, [...]
A team of doctors from the United States is currently in Ethiopia helping to provide for families and children in Holt’s care.
The team, including Holt Board Member and physician, Dr. Becca Brandt, will be there for two weeks providing training to a group of Ethiopian doctors. They will also be [...]