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. 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.
ABIGAIL, AGE 7, COLOMBIA
We are looking for a loving, permanent family for sweet Abigail. Abigail is currently living in a children’s home in Colombia where she has been
ALICIA, AGE 8, COLOMBIA
Alicia is described by her caregivers as being a warm and engaging young girl who is affectionate, fun-loving and has a generally calm demeanor. Alicia
ANNA, AGE 3, COLOMBIA
We are looking for a loving, permanent family for a sweet little girl named Anna. Anna was born in September of 2016 and has been
AVA, AGE 7, COLOMBIA
Meet Ava, a charismatic and playful little girl who is in need of a loving, dedicated, permanent family. Ava was born in January of 2013
DAVID, AGE 7, COLOMBIA
Meet David, an affectionate and resilient little boy who is in need of a loving, dedicated and permanent family. David has experienced some tough starts
EMMANUEL, AGE 6, COLOMBIA
Emmanuel is an adorable 6-year-old boy living in a children’s home in Colombia. His caregivers share with us that he is a special little boy
ERIC, AGE 7 & ADRIAN, AGE 10 COLOMBIA
We are looking for a loving, permanent family for two sweet brothers. Eric and Adrian have been living in care in Colombia since 2017 and
ISABELLA, AGE 8, COLOMBIA
Meet Isabella, a sweet 8-year-old girl living in a foster home in Colombia. Her caregivers have shared that Isabella is a very special child –
JOSE, AGE 5, COLOMBIA
We are looking for a forever family for a sweet, outgoing little boy named Jose. Jose is an adorable 5-year-old boy living in a children’s
JULIAN, AGE 7, COLOMBIA
Meet Julian, a charming, adorable little boy who was born in November of 2011. Julian is described as a sweet, spontaneous, and creative child who
LUCY, AGE 8, COLOMBIA
Lucy is an adorable 8-year-old girl who is currently living in a children’s home in Colombia. Her caregivers share that Lucy is a special little
MAX, AGE 6, COLOMBIA
Meet Max, an adorable 6-year-old boy living in a foster home in Colombia. Max came into care when he was two months old and has
NICOLAS, AGE 9, COLOMBIA
We are looking for a loving, permanent family for sweet Nicolas. Nicolas is 9 years old and has been living in foster care since December
SAMUEL, AGE 10, COLOMBIA
We are looking for a loving, permanent family for sweet Samuel! Samuel is described by his caregivers as a resilient, easygoing and calm young boy
STEPHEN, AGE 10, COLOMBIA
Meet Stephen, a sweet, active, and affectionate little boy who was born in April of 2009. Stephen has expressed a strong desire to have a
VALERIE, AGE 4, COLOMBIA
We are looking for a loving, permanent family for sweet Valerie. Valerie has been living in a foster home since 2016. Her caregivers have noted
FANKA, AGE 9, BULGARIA
Pictures and videos of Fanka can be viewed by contacting our Adoption Team. Call us at 212-400-8150 or email us at info@spence-chapin.org to learn more.
GEORGI, AGE 5, BULGARIA
Pictures and videos of Georgi can be viewed by contacting our Adoption Team. Call us at 212-400-8150 or email us at info@spence-chapin.org to learn more.
ILIYAN, AGE 5, BULGARIA
Pictures and videos of Iliyan can be viewed by contacting our Adoption Team. Call us at 212-400-8150 or email us at info@spence-chapin.org to learn more.
KAMEN, AGE 8, BULGARIA
Pictures and videos of Kamen can be viewed by contacting our Adoption Team. Call us at 212-400-8150 or email us at info@spence-chapin.org to learn more.
ROSEN, AGE 2, BULGARIA
Pictures and videos of Rosen can be viewed by contacting our Adoption Team. Call us at 212-400-8150 or email us at info@spence-chapin.org to learn more.
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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.
