Helping abandoned children born with the birth defect of a cleft palate was the original medical purpose when the Anhui Healing Home, operating under the auspices of LWB, opened its doors in 2008. Realizing that these children often fail to thrive due to inability to feed properly, this home helped children gain back strength so they could undergo surgery and then facilitated their recovery after their operations. Eventually medical services at this home were expanded to accept babies with all types of medical needs. Because of the support of a nurturing environment, receiving high quality formula and having excellent medical and post-operative care, the babies are given the best chance at health, healing and upon recovery, joining an adoptive family.