Help sponsor a foster family in China

Back in 2007, a newspaper advertisement caught Huanbi’s attention: OneSky was
looking for a full-time foster mom for our Loving Families Program, which provides family-
like care for children with special needs in China. The next day, she applied and got the
job … a dream come true. Looking back, the couple recalled that it wasn’t easy at first,
taking care of four young children, all of whom were diagnosed with developmental
delays due to their severe special needs and hadn’t quit using diapers.

“Thanks to the training, I learned how to build emotional connections with children, the
steps in providing responsive care, and other concrete skills, such as guiding them to
wear clothes, use a spoon and a cup, and ensure their safety,” said Huanbi. All of the
couple’s hard work over the past 15 years has paid off. Their four children have grown up
very happy, with special talents. Their daughter Honghong is artistic and good at not only
singing and dancing but also drawing. Their sons, following in Dad’s footsteps, love
cooking and can cook their favorite dishes independently.

As their three sons entered adulthood and then left the family in 2020, three new children
all under 4 years old (named Ruru, Hanhan, and Xiaohai) came to live in Huanbi’s family.
At first, they looked frail and unsure of their new surroundings, frequently having colds
and diarrhea, and one of them, Xiaohai, had intestinal surgery. To revive their health,
Huanbi and Chunhua got up several times every night to check on them, covering quilts,
changing diapers, and touching their foreheads. Honghong is the oldest child who has
been with the family since the year 2007 when Huanbi first became a loving mom. They
both have built a strong loving bond over their years together, and now Honghong helps
to look after her younger siblings.

When asked how being a foster mom has changed her life, Huanbi recounted: “The best
part of my job is to be with the children because I can see their growth and development.
Thanks to OneSky for giving me this platform … this big family, including other loving and
caring families too. The environment has enabled our children to grow healthily and
comprehensively. I treat every child wholeheartedly, carefully, patiently, caringly, and
lovingly, and therefore, I feel that my life is full of happiness.”