Waiting Children

Every child deserves a family.

In New York and around the world there are infants and children waiting for the love and stability of an adoptive family. The children listed here are in immediate need of an adoptive family. To receive updates on waiting children, please subscribe to our newsletter

Domestic Special Needs Waiting Children

Spence-Chapin is currently accepting applications from families who are open to adopting a child with significant medical needs. View our Special Needs Adoption page to learn more about the Special Needs Adoption Program. In order to be considered, complete our free pre-application and send us a copy of your current homestudy (completed within the last 12 months) conducted by a licensed adoption organization.

Read more FAQs on our blog!

International WAiting Children

We regularly receive information from our international partners about children who are in need of immediate adoption. We are able to share the profiles of children who are considered to be the most in need and are waiting internationally to be matched with an adoptive family. The children featured on this page have been waiting for the longest to find families and consist of children who are older, part of a sibling group, or children with a diagnosed medical condition. Visit our International Adoption page to learn more about our international programs.

What is an International Waiting Child? Read more on the blog.

Every Child Deserves A Family.

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LILLY, AGE 8, DAKOTA, AGE 6, COLOMBIA

We recently returned from Colombia where we met these sweet sisters. Lilly, 8-year-old and Dakota, 6-year-old, live together in a Children’s Home in Colombia that benefits from Spence-Chapin’s Granny Program

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OWEN, AGE 9, COLOMBIA

We are looking for an adoptive family for a caring boy named Owen. Owen is currently living in a Children’s Home (institution) in Colombia and is attending school in the

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JOEY, AGE 10, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a loving boy named Joey. Our team has had the pleasure of getting to know Joey over the past several years

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FINN, AGE 7, COLOMBIA

We enjoyed meeting Finn on our recent trip to Colombia in the Fall. Finn lives in a Children’s Home in Colombia where he has many friends and is described by

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Mason

MASON, AGE 7, COLOMBIA

Mason is described as an affectionate 7-year-old boy who needs a loving family. Mason currently lives in a children’s home in Colombia where his caregivers share that he likes to

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JACE, AGE 11, COLOMBIA

We just returned from Colombia where we met Jace. Like most young boys, Jace does not like to eat veggies but loves fries, playing video games and swimming. His favorite

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BRYCE, AGE 13, COLOMBIA

We recently returned from Colombia where we met Bryce, a sweet boy who dreams of becoming a Police Officer when he grows up. Bryce once visited the US and enjoyed

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NICHOLAS, AGE 9, COLOMBIA

This sweet boy, Nicholas, is searching for his forever family. Nicholas currently lives in a children’s home currently served by Spence-Chapin’s Granny Program and is described as athletic and artistic.

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WESLEY, AGE 3, COLOMBIA

We are looking for an adoptive family for an adorable little boy named Wesley. Wesley is currently living in a foster home in Colombia. He is described by his caregivers

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DANA, AGE 8, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a sweet little girl named Dana who is currently living in a foster home in Colombia. She is described by her

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WYATT, AGE 10, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a sweet boy named Wyatt. Our team met Wyatt on a previous trip to Colombia and recently had the pleasure of

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EDWARD, AGE 3, COLOMBIA

Edward is a sweet little boy who has had a tough start to his young life. Edward is currently diagnosed with several medical conditions including but not limited to: severe

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ASHER, AGE 11, COLOMBIA

We recently returned from Colombia where we met Asher. Asher lives in a Children’s Home in Colombia where he has many friends and is very social and affectionate. He is

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MICHAEL, AGE 6, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for an adorable little boy named Michael. Michael is 6 years old and lives with a foster family in Colombia. He has

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JASON, AGE 3, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for an affectionate little boy named Jason. Jason currently resides in a foster home in Colombia. Jason is described as a happy,

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ANDREW, AGE 6, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a patient and attentive adoptive family for a little boy named Andrew. Andrew resides in a children’s home in currently served by Spence-Chapin’s Granny Program. Andrew’s

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MELANY, AGE 8, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a little girl named Melany. Melany resides in a foster home in Colombia and is described as social and quick to

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MARK, AGE 7, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a social little boy named Mark. Mark is 7 years old, is in the 2nd grade and he has been living

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ANTHONY, AGE 8, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a little boy named Anthony. Anthony is currently 8 years old and resides in a foster home in Colombia. Anthony likes

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ZARA, AGE 7, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a forever family for an affectionate little girl named Zara. Zara is 7 years old and resides in a foster home in Colombia and has formed

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MOLLY, AGE 8, COLOMBIA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a little girl named Molly. Molly currently resides in an institution in Colombia and benefits from Spence-Chapin’s Granny program. Molly’s Granny

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PATRICK, AGE 4, SOUTH AFRICA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for an adorable little boy names Patrick. He is currently living in a children’s home in South Africa that benefits from Spence-Chapin’s

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TYLER, AGE 5, SOUTH AFRICA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a sweet little boy named Tyler. He is currently living in a small children’s home in South Africa. Tyler, like many

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AIP Liam

LIAM, AGE 3, SOUTH AFRICA

We are looking for a loving adoptive family for a sweet little boy named Laim. Liam is currently living in a small children’s home in South Africa. Liam has a

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LOIR Oliver

OLIVER, AGE 2, SOUTH AFRICA

Spence-Chapin is thrilled to announce that Oliver has been matched and will join his forever family soon. We continue to need families for others boys and girls awaiting adoption. To

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NOLAN, AGE 5, SOUTH AFRICA

Spence-Chapin is thrilled to announce that Nolan has been matched and will join his forever family soon. We continue to need families for others boys and girls awaiting adoption. To

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NORA, AGE 2, SOUTH AFRICA

Spence-Chapin is thrilled to announce that Nora has been matched and will join her forever family soon. We continue to need families for others boys and girls awaiting adoption. To

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Spence-Chapin takes the privacy rights of the children whom we are seeking to place very seriously. We don’t publicly use a child’s photo unless we have permission from their guardian. We are happy to share photos and videos of these children to families who email us about international adoption. These images may not be released, copied or distributed in any form. Impermissible disclosure of the images may result in legal action.

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