Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome...

Kenny

Boy, born October 2009

Kenny is HIV+

From someone who works with him:

Kenny is an amazing little boy who steals many people’s hearts. He is always smiling and in a great mood. Kenny is all “boy” and always up for an adventure. He loves to play on the play ground and go down the slide; on his belly and backwards of course! Kenny enjoys being held and cuddled with, but he would prefer to play. He doesn't really seem to have any real fears, not even the dogs, which many of the kids are. Kenny does occasionally throw fits, but not as bad as he used to. These fits usually occur if he wants to be held and is put down, or if he see some of his friends leaving for a special activity and he isn't included. Kenny loves prayer and singing time and dances and claps his hands to the music. He loves to play with toys and puts everything in his mouth. Kenny thoroughly enjoys pool day and has a giant smile on his face the entire time. He likes to dump water from one toy to the other. He splashes and runs from one pool to the other. Kenny plays well with the other children and seems to have a lot of friends. I see Kenny as a leader in the baby house. He loves to explore and is often wandering away from the rest of the group to come hang out with the volunteers. Kenny is a good eater and is getting so big. Developmentally he is doing really well and right where he should be.

Multiple unrelated children can be adopted together
One parent must be at least 35 years old
Parents must be married at least 10 years (or if close, prove they have known each other 10 years)
The number of children can depend on other factors (marriage and parent age)
Singles may currently adopt
Past depression is OK, but must explain the circumstances and past and/or current treatment.
If a criminal history/background, must be explained in detail.
Travel is not required; however, it is strongly encouraged
Travel for pick-up is also not required, but strongly encouraged. Escorts can be provided, for an extra cost. The trip for pick-up is usually about a week long, so you and the child could get to know each other well in their environment.
ESTIMATED TOTAL (in-country expenses): $13,070 – $13,320 roughly