"Someone, I forget who, asked what happens when children in China age out. I asked a friend of mine who runs a foster home for SN children in China. This is what she said: " As far as what happens to kids it's pretty horrible. If they are a "normal" kid then then either live at school or are turned out on the street. Sometimes sold into Sex trade..etc. The special needs kids are either sold for sex or put into a insane asylum kind of place that the gvnmet puts elderly people in. It's not a good condition. The age out is 14 here. So it's pretty hard." (taken from Reece's Rainbow FB group)
Currently, there are boys and girls listed on the aging out list of Lifeline: Wonderful Waiting Kids. This is only one agency, each agency has a list, imagine if every agency that works in this country has that same number. These children need to find a home. There are children with minor special needs..who if they are not adopted will end up in those asylums...dont let this happen. There are children who are "healthy" and yet they still wait, who will likely end up where no child should end up.
There is currently a young lady who is aging out, who is considered healthy, named "Nanette". She has lost 2 forever families. There is no reason why she is still waiting. There is another young lady who has a very workable special need, "Sara". There is a video that would make your heart melt. There are not just girls, there are also boys who need a forever family. There is a young man named "Sam" who is healthy and yet he still waits. Or what about "Caleb", who would thrive in a forever family.
If you have ever wanted to adopted but not sure on where to start...please ask me. If I cant answer the question...I will find someone who can. Check out here http://wonderfulwaitingkids.com to see children who are aging out. Please share this post and help get the word out.
NOTE: You will need to registrar on Wonderful Waiting Kids to see pictures and videos. It is super easy, free and no commitment. It takes approximately 24-42 hours to approved. Once you have logged in, come back here and click on each name to see the child's profile.
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