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The Stauffers, known for their YouTube channel documenting their life with four biological children and Huxley, faced backlash in 2019 when they announced they were rehoming Huxley due to his developmental disabilities. The couple had previously claimed they were prepared to parent a child with special needs, as evidenced by a deleted video where Myka stated, "My child is not something that can be returned."

Adoption and Aftermath

The Stauffers adopted Huxley from China in 2017 when he was two and a half years old. They shared their journey, including Huxley's autism diagnosis, on their YouTube channel. However, in 2019, they decided to rehome him, citing their inability to meet his needs as the reason. This decision was met with outrage, especially considering their previous statements.

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Rehoming and Reflections

The Stauffers' decision to rehome Huxley was a turning point, leading to the end of their YouTube channel. They expressed their struggle with the situation, with James stating, "Our efforts have always been focused on addressing his needs and providing him with as much support as we can... our love for him is genuine." Myka admitted feeling like a failure as a mother and the heartbreak that came with the decision.

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Huxley's Current Well-being

Huxley has since been placed in a new home and has been given a new name by his adoptive family. The Stauffers have shared that Huxley is now in the care of a "new mommy" with medical expertise, and in a 2020 Instagram post, Myka described him as "thriving" and "happy" with his new family, calling them "a perfect match."

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