Some children have conditions that may need extra commitment or skill from parents. We encourage you to be open to parenting a child with special needs. Because of these children's special circumstances we, with the permission of the country and orphanage, will feature these special children from time to time.

Often times the host country's requirements are relaxed for these children. Please check with us at Hand In Hand and we will do all that we can to assist you.

If you would like to be sent email when we change this list please advise us with your address.

Philippine Program

We maintain a Special Recruitment list of children in need of families.  Some have medical problems, while others are older or part of a sibling group.  For more information contact Vickie Truelove, Philippine Program Director, at indiana@hihiadopt.org or by phone at 260-636-3566.

China Program
Hand in Hand has been approved by the CCAA to be a part of a "Special Needs" adoption program. For more information, please contact Vicki Truelove, China Program Director, at indiana@hihiadopt.org or by phone at 260-636-3566