For This Child Foundation for Adoption

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For This Child Foundation for Adoption

Effective date of tax exemption: August 2nd, 2021
DLN: 26053653002131

For This Child is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 2021 to provide grants and financial assistance to families adopting children Internationally with Down Syndrome and other non-correctible medical needs from Eastern European countries.

03/25/2022

For This Child Friday!
Meet 3 year old Matty! His medical needs include: Critical congenital heart malformation in right transposition of large arteries. Subaortic interventricular defect, pulmonary subatresia. Ductally dependent pulmonary circulation, right aortic arch, persistent arterial canal. Condition after thrombosis of an implanted stent. Condition after fibrinolysis. Thrombosis of the right femoral artery. Postoperative condition - systemic pulmonary anastomosis between the trunk of the brachiocephalicus and the left pulmonary artery. Closure of an interventricular defect, implantation of a valve conduit between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Communicating external and internal hydrocephalus. Specific disorders in the development of motor skills function. Hypotrophy and delays in psychomotor development.

To find out more about Matty and adoption requirements in his country, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/711157302323454

*Childs location, name, and other identifying details have been hidden for protection and privacy. For This Child Foundation is not an adoption or placement agency. For This Child Friday's were created as waiting child advocacy only. Anyone interested in information about the child we post should reach out to their placement agency directly.*

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03/21/2022

It's RACE DAY!!! Don't forget to post your photos, time, and method of completing your 5k here!!! Finisher medals/t-shirts and commemorative race bibs will be mailed soon! The hashtags for our event are:

03/12/2022

For This Child Friday!
Meet 6 year old Lisa! Lisa has a primary diagnosis of Microcephaly and has delays in all aspects of development. Lisa has lived with a foster family for many years. While they get her medical care and work with her on skill acquisition, they do not live in an area with a large amount of resources for children with disabilities. The foster mother recently had a baby, and Lisa is reported to do very well with the child. Lisa requires support to stand and take steps. She cannot independently walk. She is currently She can say a few words. She understands what is said to her and can follow simple verbal directions. The foster family reports that Lisa is very calm when at home in her familiar environment. If she is in an unfamiliar place or is anxious/nervous about a situation, she makes loud noises. She explores toys and other objects.
To find out more about Lisa and adoption requirements in her country, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/711157302323454
*Childs location, name, and other identifying details have been hidden for protection and privacy. For This Child Foundation is not an adoption or placement agency. For This Child Friday's were created as waiting child advocacy only. Anyone interested in information about the child we post should reach out to their placement agency directly.*
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03/04/2022

For This Child Friday!
Meet 4 year old Isla. Isla has a primary diagnosis of Pierre Robin sequence (cleft lip & palate); strabismus; global developmental delays; strabismus
Isla can crawl, slowly walks, climbs and goes down steps. She does not react to any sounds or to people talking to her. Her report indicates that her hearing is normal, despite repeated observations that she does not react at all to any sounds. When a toy is placed in front of her field of vision, she will reach for it and hold it in her hand. She enjoys playing with light up toys.

To find out more about Isla and adoption requirements in his country, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/711157302323454

*Childs location, name, and other identifying details have been hidden for protection and privacy. For This Child Foundation is not an adoption or placement agency. For This Child Friday's were created as waiting child advocacy only. Anyone interested in information about the child we post should reach out to their placement agency directly.*

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02/25/2022

For This Child Friday!
Meet 7 year old ZALYN. Zalyn has Down syndrome and no other medical concerns at this time.
She has a grant of over $6,000 through an outside grant organization. She lives with a foster family, who she calls "aunt" and "uncle". They have a 14 year old son who she gets along well with. She attends a day program for one hour each day. She loves playing with dolls.

To find out more about Bryan and adoption requirements in his country, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/711157302323454

*Childs location, name, and other identifying details have been hidden for protection and privacy. For This Child Foundation is not an adoption or placement agency. For This Child Friday's were created as waiting child advocacy only. Anyone interested in information about the child we post should reach out to their placement agency directly.*
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02/23/2022

We are so excited to announce another support opportunity! We have partnered with Anita's Beautiful Flowers in Stafford for a year long fundraising plan! They have graciously offered to donate $5 from the sale of EACH floral cake to our organization! With Mother's Day right around the corner would you consider supporting a local small business than in turn supports us?

Check them out here: https://www.anitasflowersstafford.com/flowers/its-your-party?product-id=36&is_gndl=0&category-id=

Thanks Anita's Beautiful Flowers for your generosity!!!

02/16/2022

***Sponsor Alert***
We are rounding out this week with our FINAL sponsor for the For This Child 5k. Thank you to Michelle Edelen and Liberty Tax Service in Fredericksburg! Give them a call at 540-684-3314 to complete your tax returns by 2/20 and get $50 on the spot!

Walk in's are always welcome!

Thanks Michelle for your commitment to our organization...for sponsoring our event...and providing sound tax advice regarding the adoption tax credit to our adoptive families!

Please head over to Liberty Tax Service and give them some love! https://www.facebook.com/Liberty-Tax-627381970627017

As always...we appreciate ALL of our sponsors!!

02/08/2022

It's a busy day here at For This Child! Today we are assembling grant application packets for prospective adoptive families, organizing registrations for our virtual 5k coming up on 3/21/22, and finalizing our marketing plan for the remainder of the year!

It's not too late to sign up for the 5K! You can still register under the early bird rate here:
https://virtualworldracers.raceentry.com/races/for-this-child-foundation-5k/2022/register?fbclid=IwAR1wyArnspQxek1ED-6dQPUwCrMye1L7RLwhPXLbphZ1h6VM0-ILcU_arkA

All racers receive a custom race bib (as pictured below), Race Medal, and Race Day T-shirt! Just because we are virtual doesn't mean you are losing out on ANYTHING! We've put a lot of work into making this a great experience for sponsors and race participants!

Thank you for your support!

02/04/2022

For This Child Friday!
Meet Bryan! Bryan has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy which impacts his lower limbs along with cognitive delays.

Bryan moves around by scooting on his bottom. He can stand and take a few steps while holding the hands of an adult. He enjoys playing with balls and will hold them, throw them and crawl after them in order to get the ball and throw it again. He says several words and uses them in the correct context. He is very interested in other children and will play with other children and adults.

To find out more about Bryan and adoption requirements in his country, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/711157302323454

*Childs location, name, and other identifying details have been hidden for protection and privacy. For This Child Foundation is not an adoption or placement agency. For This Child Friday's were created as waiting child advocacy only. Anyone interested in information about the child we post should reach out to their placement agency directly.*
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01/28/2022

For This Child Friday!
Meet Amber! Amber is 6 years old. She has a primary diagnosis of Hydrocephalus with a shunt and has delays in all areas of development.

Amber rolls from back to stomach and can sit with assistance or in a supported chair. She responds to her name by looking and reacting. She enjoys when staff talks to her and interacts with her. She responds by making sounds, smiling and laughing. She eats from a spoon. Her favorite toys are balls, balloons, and musical toys. Amber was raised by her birth family until shortly before her 3rd birthday. She’s currently living in a group home.

For more information on Amber and country qualification please contact Global Adoption Services. https://loom.ly/MZu8TO8

*Childs location, name, and other identifying details have been hidden for protection and privacy. For This Child Foundation is not an adoption or placement agency. For This Child Friday's were created as waiting child advocacy only. Anyone interested in information about the child we post should reach out to their placement agency directly.*
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01/22/2022

For This Child Friday!
Meet Zach! Zach is 3 years old. He has a primary diagnosis of Spina Bifida; shunt; neurogenic bladder; and lower placid paraplegia.

He turns his head toward the sound. He strives to lift his torso and head while holding onto the bed railing, when he is laying on his back. He independently takes a toy, placed near to him, transfers it from one hand to another and looks for it when he drops it. He knocks two cubes together and turns moving parts of sensory toys with his fingers.
For more information on Zach or country eligibility requirements please contact https://m.facebook.com/groups/1461986260762762?group_view_referrer=search.

*Childs location, name, and other identifying details have been hidden for protection and privacy. For This Child Foundation is not an adoption or placement agency. For This Child Friday's were created as waiting child advocacy only. Anyone interested in information about the child we post should reach out to their placement agency directly.*
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http://www.forthischild.org/

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