In a post originally on their website, Kidsave shares the Leach family’s story about adopting their daughter through Holt— who they originally met through Kidsave’s Colombia hosting program. Catherine and Bernard Leach, a warm-hearted couple residing in Los Angeles, had been certified foster parents for many years before they met Kimberlyn through Kidsave. Already happy parents to their beloved daughter, Maia, they were eager to welcome an adopted sibling into their home. Kidsave’s Winter Miracles program helped them turn that dream into a reality. Through the Winter Miracles program ..read more

The HIV virus in China carries intense stigma, and children who are orphaned due to the virus can feel very alone in the world. But at group homes supported by Holt sponsors and donors, children living with HIV find a loving home — and a family of their own making. Read one sponsored girl’s story. Ming has no memory of her parents. They died when she was just a baby, leaving Ming and her sister orphaned. For the first several years of Ming’s life, she and her sister were raised by her grandfather. He did his best to care for them, but they lived in poverty in southern China. And Ming has a con ..read more

When Sarah got pregnant again after losing her first baby to miscarriage, she was scared. But Holt Uganda’s prenatal and mother and infant health program changed everything — supporting her to have a healthy pregnancy, and a healthy, happy baby girl.  In rural Uganda, having a baby isn’t always safe. And it isn’t always certain. While maternal and infant mortality rates have significantly decreased over the past ten years, the risk is still considerable. Every day, about 300 infants and 20 mothers die from preventable causes in Uganda. The rate is even higher among mothers and infants in ..read more

After receiving care at a Holt-supported foster home Hua is able to join a permanent, loving family through domestic adoption in China. At 2 months old, Hua was found abandoned and brought for care at Peace House, a medical foster home supported by Holt sponsors and donors in China. She had ulcers in her mouth and a mole on her head that needed to be surgically removed. She struggled to eat because of the ulcers and cried all the time. Thankfully, Peace House caregivers knew what to do! At Peace House, children growing up without a family who need surgery receive round-the-clock, one-on-one ca ..read more

Recent program updates from Holt-supported family strengthening and orphan care programs around the world! Children celebrate World Library Day in India with a week of activities organized by Holt partner BSSK.India In celebration of World Library Day, one of Holt’s partner organizations in India, Bharatiya Samaj Seva Kendra (BSSK), organized a week-long series of activities in its centers located in the cities of Pune, Chiplun and Sangli. Various engaging events were held, including interactive sessions with renowned writers, editors and poets, aimed at igniting and nurturing a passion for re ..read more

Meet Teddy! He is 3 years old. He needs a loving, caring family who has access to different kinds of therapies. Could you or someone you know be the right family for Teddy? Teddy is described as an active, attentive and happy child. He is attending a toddler class where he is involved in play therapy. In his sessions, he enjoys drawing, painting, listening to music and pretend playing. Teddy can pull up to stand and remains standing on his own. He has been putting more effort into walking and is trying to climb up a few steps with the help of his caregivers. The ideal family for Teddy will hav ..read more

Children are receiving the nurturing, family-like care they need to thrive. Borom began living with his foster mom in rural Thailand when he was just 3 months old. He suffered shaken baby syndrome before he joined his foster family, and needed specialized, attentive care to heal and develop.  And his foster mom’s loving care, made possible by donors like you, has made all the difference.  Borom, whose face is hidden to protect his privacy, is thriving in the care of his foster mother. “You can tell his eyes are much different from the children in the government children’s home — happ ..read more

Penny and Sam are a close-knit sister-brother duo who want to be adopted together! Penny and Sam need a family with patience and love that’s familiar with sibling dynamics! Meet siblings Sam and Penny! Holt staff had the opportunity to meet Sam and Penny for the second time during their March 2024 Special Needs Project trip. Here is what they shared: We really enjoyed spending time with these children. The siblings were talkative and cooperative with us. While they waited to meet with our social workers, they both patiently sat and did various art projects. These siblings have a close relation ..read more

Meet Dakota! Pictured above is his self-portrait. Thirteen-year-old Dakota needs a loving, active family that is familiar with — or willing to learn about — older child adoption. Could you or someone you know be the right family for Dakota? When Holt social workers recently met Dakota, he shared with them that he is not the best artist — but you can see his love for basketball in his drawing! Dakota was very engaging and cooperative with the Holt social work team, and his caregivers describe him as a smart and well-behaved child. He lives with a foster family and has adjusted well to the ..read more

This is Levi! He is 7 years old. Levi needs a loving family that can provide a daily routine and access to specialized education and therapeutic support. Could you or someone you know be the right family for Levi? Levi’s foster family describes him as active, joyful and outgoing. He has a close relationship with his foster father. His latest reports state he enjoys drawing, art, music and dancing classes the most. When Levi is happy, he will dance! At home, he enjoys playing in the park, completing puzzles and folding origami. Levi is not shy around strangers and likes to make friends. He play ..read more