Reece's Rainbow

There is a very special joy that boys bring to life. Unfortunately, they are often the last ones to be chosen for adoption. We so hope you will find YOUR new son right here at the end of Reece's Rainbow.

Unlike several of our other "group" grant funds which are made for the first child adopted from that page, each of these "Other Angels" does still retain their own grant account. PLEASE designate which child you are sponsoring in your Paypal donation.

Grady (37)

Boy, Born May 14, 2007

What a snuggable and happy little boy! Grady was born with arthrogryposis of his lower limbs. His hands and arms are fine. He is not able to walk at this time. He is only 2, and will so greatly benefit from surgery, therapy, and loving family to encourage him! Without this, he will remain bedridden for the rest of his life. Please consider Grady for your son!

I have $365 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Peter

Boy, Born May 24, 2006

Eastern Europe

Peter has been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). He takes medication daily. He receives speech therapy and the therapist reports that he is making progress with communication. His attention span has increased and he will participate in guided tasks.
His psychologist lists his development as moderately delayed but believes that a part of this delay is attributed to his environment. He can walk, run, climb stairs, and throw a ball. He loves playing outside. He can feed himself and assists with dressing himself and brushing his teeth. The staff believes that a lot of his problems are due to his dislike of constantly being a part of a group of children. He understands and follows simple directions and responds very well to individualized attention.
Medical information and additional photos are available.

There is no "court"...only a beautiful "adoption ceremony". Orphanage donations are not required. Short, simple dossier, very short wait for travel once your dossier is submitted. This is a very easy program, and we could get many children out of this country with minimal costs and easy travel requirements.

Zachary # 560

Boy, Born January 10, 2006

He was born premature. He lived with his grandmother for the first year of his life and was placed in the orphanage at the age of 14 months old. He is blind in both eyes. He walks unsteadily. He plays with toys and will manipulate them. He responds positively to interactions with adults. He is considered to be behind in his development.
Data about the birth parents indicates that premature birth was a result of a spinal injury in the mother. Both the birth mother and the birth father are believed to have mental illness.

SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL

We only have this child's file until May 1, 2010.

If you are considering adopting this child, please do not delay in contacting our team.

Jeremy # 234

Boy, Born January 19, 2006

He was originally diagnoised with Infantile Cerebral Palsy. He has made significant progress with motor skills and has been followed up by a neurologist several times. He now walks and has well developed motor skills. His development is considered mildly delayed. He has problems with attention. He seeks out individual attention and will get upset when it is not given to him. He has been observed self-hurting when angry. He seeks out relationships with other children and plays with them. He will imitate the actions of others. He eats independently and holds out his hand in greeting for �hello�.

There is data that the mother is an alcoholic, but no indication if she drank while pregnant. He does not have any obvious facial features characteristics of FAS.

SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL

We only have this child's file until May 1, 2010.

If you are considering adopting this child, please do not delay in contacting our team.

Donovan # 911

Boy, Born October 17, 2004

He is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy with hyper tonus of the lower limb. He also has converging strabismus but can follow objects and people. He can stand up in his crib. He plays with toys and reacts positively to adults. He recognized familiar people and places. He does not yet talk but he does babble and make sounds when playing. He will sit with a group of children and play with toys but does not seek out interactions with his peers. He does not often seek out attention from adults, but responds well when attention is given to him.

SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL

We only have this child's file until May 1, 2010.

If you are considering adopting this child, please do not delay in contacting our team.

Joel (31)

BOY, born February 9, 2009

Joel is one of our youngest children waiting, with seemingly only physical challenges. Joel was born with a cleft palate. At 1 he is able to stand on his own and is close to walking. He is at a great age to blend into a loving family setting.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Griffin (31)

BOY, born July 20, 2007

Griffin is a sweet, handsome boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is said to be happy, social, and physically able. Developmentally he is on target for his age.

Griffin was born with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome. He also shows some facial characteristics of FAS, although this is not documented and is only a cautionary disclosure. Griffin is a very happy child and will make a wonderful son!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Jeremy (31)

BOY, March 1, 2008

Jeremy is just turning two. He was born with Klinefelter syndrome. He is a very normal little boy, able to walk, talk, dress, eat, etc.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Gage (31)

BOY, born November 26, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Gage is a very intelligent, happy, and affectionate young man!

From his medical records: Cerebrospinal partial Aplasia of the lower part of the spine, partial hypoplasia of pelvis bones, contracture of femurs/thighs/hips and knees. Likely common diagnosis of Caudal Regression Syndrome/Sacral Agenesis.

From his caregivers: crawls on his hands, talks simple sentences, well oriented in colors and forms and objects, eats independently. Very smart and handsome little boy with great potential, in great need of a loving family to understand and take care of his medical needs

If anyone is considering adopting Gage, here is a website you should see:

http://www.johnnyeckmuseum.com/

Johnny Eck had the same condition as Gage. He led a full and rich life, and even though his ways of making aliving is controversial, we have to remember that the times were different then. Anyway, this man made lemonade out of the lemons life handed him. How wonderful if he could be an inspiration for someone to pursue adopting Gage.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Mason (31)

BOY, born Born March 14, 2007

Mason is an orphanage favorite!! Isn't he darling?

From his medical records: Accessory Chromosome (?); partial trisomy of 11^th chromosome

From his caregivers: walks independently, talks simple words, contacts well with adults, eats independently, loves to play with toys, smart little boy, orphanage staff adores him

I have $27 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Silas (5)

Boy, Born November 29, 2004

Silas is a handsome little boy with brown hair and big brown eyes. He is affectionate and has a glowing personality. He is engaging, alert, and aware. He was born with CP and all of his limbs are affected by the spasticity. he has also has strabismus, which could be corrected with surgery. He is not able to walk, but will truly blossom in a loving family who can provide therapy and encouragement for his progress. He is already 5 and is blessed to be at the baby house, but will remain bedridden the rest of his life is he is not adopted soon.

Please consider Silas!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Edwin (9)

Boy, Born July 11, 2006

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Edwin is a handsome little boy with dark hair and dark eyes. He was born with Goldenhar Syndrome. This is a very rare condition, and is accompanied by several additional medical complications for Edwin. His medical records indicate: congenital nervous system malformation - internal obstructive hydrocephalus, subcompensated form, rickets, mental delay, right micropsia, acoustic meatus atresia - Goldenhar syndrome, delay of physical development. This little boy needs SURGERY to relieve his hydrocephaly and a family who will love him and save him from certain death in a mental institution. He is already 3 1/2 years old, and is on his countdown to transfer :( And regrettably, he can not be adopted from the place he will be sent. Someone please save Edwin!

UPDATE: surgery for a shunt to relieve the pressure in his head is scheduled soon!

*** Due to the severity of Edwin's needs, families interested in adopting this child in particular must be HOMESTUDY APPROVED before an official match or commitment can be made.***

I have $1105 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Eddie (9)

Boy, Born August 23, 2006

Eddie was born with Cerebral Palsy. He also shows many facial features of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome. Eddie has an open oval window and an extra ventricular chord in his heart. He is said to have a moderate mental delay.

Regrettably, this orphanage is one of the poorer ones, with very little outside aid and very little hope. All of the children are tiny and undernourished. These children are immediately transferred at 4, and have little chance of survival where they are sent. All of our waiting children need families, but these have a critical need. Please consider one of these children soon!!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Sergey (9)

Boy, Born October 15, 2007

This little monkey has a whole host of medical complications, but he is so darling and will surely perish if he is not adopted. He will end up in an institution, bedridden for his very short life. :( Please consider Sergey!

From his medical records: secondary post-hemorrhagic obstructive internal hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, convulsive disorder, mental disorder as a result of organic affection of brain, additional chord of the left heart ventricle, partial optic atrophy, congenital nystagmus, crossed eyes, delay of physical development

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Marcus (11)

Boy, Born September 2, 2007

Marcus is a handsome, brown haired blue eyed little boy. He is strong and growing well. Marcus is HIV+. More information available, please inquire.

For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.projecthopeful.org/

Kenneth (11)

Boy, Born November 27, 2006

Photo dated Feb 2010. Kenneth is a blonde haired, blue eyed cutie who was born with FAS. Kenneth does have some spasticity on his left side, and will greatly benefit from therapy and a loving family to encourage him! He is diagnosed with hydrocephaly, but this is a result of the FAS. He is not in need of a shunt to correct (the doctors say).

As you can see from this updated picture, Kenneth is doing GREAT! He wants a mama and papa of his own.

If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Dillon (24)

Boy, Born March 28, 2006

Oh, the eye lashes on this one! And I bet a heart of gold too. Dillon is officially diagnosed with FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome). He is medically healthy, but does have some attention and behavioral issues that come along with the FAS. He will benefit so greatly from a loving, patient, and experienced family to help him be the best he can be!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Phillip (24)

Boy, Born April 1, 2005

This handsome, blue-eyed boy is officially diagnosed with CP. He does have strong facial features of FAS as well. (Fetal Alcohol Sydrome). He is not able to walk at this time, an has the msot difficulties with his lower extremities. But he is a loving and affectionate boy who can achieve so much with therapy and a loving family. He is blessed to still be at the baby house, and is facing the institution. Someone please consider Phillip for your son!

Please check back for updated medical and skills info about Phillip!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Victor (16)

BOY, born September 6, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

This sweet little boy really needs a loving family to grow up in! He has the most beautiful blue eyes, and a glowing personality! He makes the most of his challenges, which are many. Victor is able to walk and is quite functional, despite his challenges. Victor was born with spina bifida and hydrocephaly. He has a congenital lesion of the central nervous system (spina bifida), myelocele (open ended), internal hydrocephalus compensated, and pelvic malfunction (curvature of his spine due to the spina bifida). He struggles with his speech as well. Victor sure has the odds stacked against him, but now he has a voice and hope for a family to love him through Reece's Rainbow! Please consider rescuing Victor! He is 4 now and facing imminent institutionalization. He is SO smart and doing So well, please don't let him end up a statistic!!

Now is the perfect time to get your paperwork started, to save him from that fate!

UPDATE! JUST LOOK AT HOW VICTOR HAS GROWN! He is walking and doing so well, and still waiting for his forever family to rescue him!

From one of our adoptive families who visited with him in June 2009: " I wasn't sure at the time if it was him because he's grown so much since that last picture.... but he was doing VERY well. He's walking great, we saw him laughing with the other kids, and if I didn't know better, I wouldn't have thought he had any special needs at all! He was a very sweet little boy and seemed to play well with the other kids. "

I have $25 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Sawyer (13xgt, Region 3)

Boy, Born June 2007

We do not have any formal medical info about this boy, other than he has some mild craniofacial disorder. He has the wispiest blonde hair and beautiful eyes. Full medical info available upon dossier submission.
2 trips
- One parent for first trip, about one week
- Both parents travel for 2nd trip, only 4 days
- One parent stays behind for 1-3 weeks, depending on whether the 10 day wait is waived
- No family size restrictions
- No parental age restrictions
- Total program and travel fees under $30k
- Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation
- Married couples and single mothers may apply

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Shaun (etkf, Region 3)

Boy, Born November 2007

This darling little boy is waiting for his forever family. He struggles with significant cleft issues and facial deformities. He also struggles with kidney problems. From his medical records, they indicate that he has Edwards Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18. This is quite a challenge, and most children do not survive past birth. We do not know if he has any of the other complications, but he clearly has many of the facial features and cognitive delays.

Maybe there is a super special family out there who will give Shaun a chance to really shine, and be all God intends for him to be!

2 trips
One parent for first trip, about one week
Both parents travel for 2nd trip, only 4 days
One parent stays behind for 1-3 weeks, depending on whether the 10 day wait is waived
No family size restrictions
No parental age restrictions
Total program and travel fees under $30k
Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation
Married couples and single mothers may apply

I have $190 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Sullivan (25)

BOY, born October 21, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Sullivan is as handsome as they come! Blonde hair and bright blue eyes make him so snuggable!

Sullivan was born with a very rare disorder called Arnold-Chiari Syndrome. He is not able to walk, but is very smart, although his speech is delayed. He is not able to walk at this time due to a hip deformation, resulting from his A/C syndrome. He does not speak too well, says seperate words, definitely understands when he is talked to and wants attention. He uses his hands well, plays with toys, can concentrate, he is very sweet and always smiling. I know caketakers just love him and think he is better developed than the rest in his group.

From his medical records: He has syndrome of lower tetraparesis; defect of hip functioning as a result of cerebrospinal hernia of lower chest part; hydrocephaly (had surgery); syndrome of Arnold-Chiari. Mental delay; secondary myocardiopathy; delay of speech development. Sullivan will be sent to a mental institution, and will remain bedridden the rest of his short life. He has very little time left. Now is the perfect time to start your paperwork to save him! Please give Sullivan a chance to know a loving, supportive family!

I have $530 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Eugene (13)

Boy, Born April 24, 2006

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Eugene is such a handsome boy! dark brown hair and blue-green eyes. He has severe CP. He is not able to walk or tal, and seems to have limited understanding of verbal contact. He is quite rigid, but I can just envision how he blossoms with the help of therapy and a loving family.

Eugene is destined for a mental institution and will remain bedridden the rest of his short life if he is not adopted.

I have $20 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Timmy (12)

BOY, Born February 22, 2006

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Little Timmy has severe, untreated hydrocephalus, and this pressure is affecting his eyes. He is unable to see at this time, but he does have strabismus and cognitive delays resulting from the hydrocephaly. Surgery and a shunt will be a miracle for him. Please consider Timmy, he is facing the institution soon.

I have $100 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Wesley (16)

BOY, born January 31, 2008

Look at the blond hair on this muffin! Cute as a button, Wesley was born with many significant medical complications. He will need a loving, experienced family with access to all the resources he needs to reach his full potential.

From his medical records: internal hydrocephalus, multi cystic encephalomalacia, convulsive disorder, hernia, secondary cardiomyopathy, patent foramen ovale, anomalous chord of the left heart ventricle, secondary optic atrophy

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Noah (13)

Boy, Born December 11, 2006

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Noah is a sweet boy with light brown hair and big blue eyes. He was born with CP and is significantly cognitively delayed. He is not able to walk at this time, but loves to be held and loves attention and affection. His possibilities are endless!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Elliot (18)

Boy, Born April 21, 2005

Elliot is already 4 and needs a family quickly. Sorry for the bad photos! :( Elliot was born with Noonan Syndrome. He also has some optic atrophy. A support group for people with NS can be found here.

I have $10 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Austin (? 16ka1-3)

Boy, Born June 2006

This darling little boy is waiting for his forever family. He has very unique facial features, but I am unfamiliar with the condition that causes these. One of the possible diagnoses we have been made aware of *may* be a form of Russell Silver Syndrome (RSS). This most recent photo shows he is growing well, and seems to be active and relatively happy. After what we learned about RSS, it seems much more likely than the previously supposed progeria, which is good for Austin! Please consider adopting Austin and helping him be the best that he can be! There will never be a place for him in his country outside the walls of an institution, just like our children with Down syndrome.

2 trips
One parent for first trip, about one week
Both parents travel for 2nd trip, only 4 days
One parent stays behind for 1-3 weeks, depending on whether the 10 day wait is waived
No family size restrictions
No parental age restrictions
Total program and travel fees under $25k
Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation
Married couples and single mothers may apply

I have $90in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Anthony (25)

BOY, born August 16, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Never mind the pink sweater, this is a BOY. Anthony has blonde hair and brown eyes. He struggles with the effects of CP, and has also tested positive for TB.

From his medical records: Spastic tetraparesis, motor disorders, convergent squint, hip dysplasia, anemia

His muscles are very tight, and he will need significant amounts of therapy. He is not able to sit by himself, and is dependent on his care givers for just about everything. He has a secondary myocardiopathy as well. Quite a laundry list for such a darling boy ;(( Anthony will be sent to a mental institution, and will remain bedridden the rest of his short life. He is blessed to still be living at the baby house, but he will be transferred in teh Spring. Please give Anthony a chance to know a loving, supportive family! Don't let him end up another statistic :(

I have $20 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Xavier (18)

Boy, Born

This darling boy has significant facial features of FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome). Waiting on more medical info and DOB.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Vadim (19)

BOY, born July 7, 2006

Vadim is a handsome young boy who just turned 3. He was born with anopthalmus of the left eye (missing) and cleft lip. His lip has been operated on. He is described as very smart and able despite his vision impairment. He will be a wonderful son!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Nikita

Boy, Born September 2, 2007

Nikita is a beautiful little boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was born at 32 weeks to an alcoholic and malnourished mother :( He needs a mama who will really take care of him now! FULL MEDICAL RECORDS AVAIL, but his primary diagnoses are: Epilepsy with frequent polymorphic attacks. Delayed speech and psycho-motor development. MAAS. Functional cardiopathy. Mild esotropia. Dysfunction of hepatobiliary system. Contracture of the hip joints.

2 trips

1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days

Wait 2-3 months for court

Both parents travel for 2nd trip, one can leave after 4 days, the other waits 10-25 days longer

No family size restrictions

Both parents must be younger than 60 years

Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation

Married couples and single mothers may apply

Total program and travel fees under $27K

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Monroe (12)

BOY, Born February 4, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Monroe is a sunshine of a little boy! He is already 4 1/2 and blessed to still be at the baby house. He needs a family right away!

From an adoptive family who visited with him in June 2009:

Monroe has CP. It appears that he is unable to use his arms and legs and is not sitting up on his own. He has the most beautiful smile and I don't think there is much of a cognitive delay. He loves to be held and his whole face lights up when you come near him."

I have $25 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Jordan (36)

BOY, born April, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Jordan is a handsome young man with brown hair and brown eyes. He was born with arthrogryposis, like many of our other waiting children! He is described as a very loving, calm, and happy boy...shy and quiet sometimes, but very intelligent and clever! His medical records indicate: Flextion contracture of ulnar, osseous, genu and shine joints. Arthrogryposis clubfoot. Jordan will be institutionalized and remain bedridden for life...he needs a family quickly!

I have $25 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Kiril # 2 (4)

Boy, Born July 23, 2006

Little Kiril was born with microcephaly (a small head) as a result of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). He is considered significantly delayed. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and so desperately wants to know life outside of this orphanage. He is a darling little boy, and the orphanage director would so love to find a family for him soon. He is able to stand, and can walk with help, but his speech is very delayed. With therapy and a loving family and educational opportunities, Kirill has so much potential in life!

He needs a family NOW.

I have $475.37 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Andriy (14)

Boy, Born November 24, 2005

Andriy is an active, happy little boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is nearing 4 years old and needs a family quickly! He was born prematurely, blind as a result. He does seem to have some vision in his right eye, but his left has a full cataract. He is very active, able to walk and get around, sociable with his friends and caregivers. He is mildly cognitively delayed due to his prematurity, but has so much potential in a loving family!

I have$25 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Sasha (19)

BOY, born March 8, 2005

Sasha is just darling...handsome, happy, active, and smart! He was born with a minor VSD (heart condition). Some of his facial features may indicate FAS, but this is not documented and is only a cautionary disclosure so families are prepared. It is just as possible that he does NOT have FAS.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Niko (19)

BOY, born January 28, 2005

Niko is a handsome devil, isn't he? Blonde hair and beautiful brown eyes. He was born with a congenital anomaly of the urinary system, he has extrophia of the bladder (doctor says this is operable). He is cognitively delayed as well and needs special help with speech. We do not have info about a potential cause for this cognitive delay, but you would have access to all his medical and social history records once you arrive. He is very active and capable physically though, and can really benefit from surgery and a loving family.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

(# 515)

Boy, Born July 14, 2004

Main diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, mild cognitive delay

Full medical records available

I have $45 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

We only have this child's file for 2 months. If you are considering adopting this child, please do not delay in contacting us!

William

Boy, Born June 2005

William is a handsome little boy, with dark hair and dark eyes. He is an active and happy child, with some speech delays and and additional chord in his left ventricle. He was also born with Klinefelter's Syndrome. William is active, sociable, has stable attention and good memory. He speaks in complex sentences. He knows all of his shapes, colors, sizes, etc. He has mastered all self-help skills. Families interested in adopting William should be close to or have a completed home study. USCIS approval is NOT required to commit (but would be filed quickly while you're processing your dossier).

FULL MEDICAL INFO AVAILABLE

2 trips

1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days

Wait 2-3 months for court

Both parents travel for 2nd trip, one can leave after 4 days, the other waits 10-25 days longer

This particular region *often* waives the 10 days, but parents must be prepared to stay if not

No family size restrictions

Both parents must be younger than 60 years

No history of depression or other mental conditions

Total program and travel fees under $30k

Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation

Married couples and single mothers may apply
I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Ivan # 2 (12)

Boy, Born 2006

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

From our missionary who is also a professional early intervention developmental specialist:

Ivan 2 is a little boy who is reportedly three years old. He has an enlarged cranium/skull but his care worker said he did not have hydrocephalus although it looked that way to me. I did not feel any shunts. He was active and verbal. No observable motor impairments He was absolutely charming and engaging and very curious about me. When I gave him words in English, he gave me the words in Ukrainian!!! How's that for a charmer?!!!He appeared to be a favorite of a worker as she was taking him on an outing.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Misha (12)

Boy, Born 2006

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

From our missionary who is also a professional early intervention developmental specialist:

Misha is a cute little blond hair, blue eyed 3 year old boy who appears to have a slightly larger head with a protruding forehead. He displays good eye contact and is happy and pleasant. He initiated interactions through smiles! He is able to climb and sit independently. He did not appear to have any spasticity. He responds to his name by looking and smiling. Currently he has global developmental delays but with interventions he should be able to make progress.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Ivan (12)

BOY, Born May 4, 2006

Ivan also has untreated hydrocephalus. He has strabismus, and cognitive and speech delay. He is not able to walk yet. But he is cute as a button and will blossom after surgery in a loving family environment! Ivan is also facing the institution soon, and can be adopted with Timmy and several other children with DS in this same orphanage.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Daniel (41)

Boy, Born January 4, 2006

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Daniel is facing a bedridden life in the mental institution without your help! Poor Daniel struggles with many health complications, but he can truly reach his full potential with a loving family. He has CP and hydrocephalus, along with some symptoms of epilepsy. From his medical records: congenital hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, movement disorders, symptomatic epilepsy, severe mental delay, partial optic atrophy.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Darren (4)

BOY, born September 8, 2007

Darren is a little boy we learned of through one of our adoptive families who traveled late last year to Eastern Europe. We have had multiple families adopt from this orphanage, both Down syndrome and Other Angels, with many more scheduled to visit there this year for other children. AJ, Kirill 2, Matvey, Dmitriy, and several other children are in this orphanage and could be adopted with Darren. From his medical records: Multiple congenital defects of development, CNS, eyes, locomotory apparatus, congenital bilateral clubfoot, strabismus

I have $25 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Arthur (43)

BOY, born January 15, 2004

Diagnosis: severe scoliosis

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Alex (23)

BOY, born July 6, 2004

Handsome Alex! Likely of Roma heritage, with darker skin and dark hair and eyes. Alex is HIV positive, and also struggles with bronchial asthma. He is cognitively typical and would love to have a family of his own!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Dmitriy (4)

Boy, Born December 26, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Little Dmitriy may not be able to see you, but he can hear you and feel you and wait for you to come for him. He is 2 1/2 years old and was born with only one eye and the other is blind. One of our adoptive families who visited with him in March of 2008 says this of him: " This little guy is very much still a baby, but has very little chance of being adopted because he has no eyes. He was responsive to the caregivers and liked the security of their arms."

This new photo is from July of 2008, when Dmitriy was visited by another one of our adoptive families. He is doing amazingly well, considering the fact that he can not see anything at all. He is able to stand on his own now!

There are many families out there hoping to adopt a blind child, maybe Dmitriy will find his "forever family" at the end of Reece's Rainbow!

I have $45 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Matvey (4)

Boy, Born August 28, 2004

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Matvey is such a cute little boy, with blonde curls! He is cognitively delayed, but does not seem to have any official diagnosis other than that. He has amazing potential!! He is already 3 1/2 and will be transferred to the institution after the summer. Please give this little guy a chance to fulfill his potential! One of our own adoptive families who visited with him in March 2008 shared this with us: " This little guy did NOT want to be photographed! He was quite happy doing whatever he was doing before being brought into the room but having his picture taken was not high on his priority list. He has “deep mental delay” (understand that this is according to Eastern European standards—he was more aware and alert than a child with Down syndrome might be at the same age). I can’t tell you his eye color because he down-right refused to look at me, but those blonde curls sure were cute!

I have $45 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Sergey (25)

BOY

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Never mind the pink sweater, this is a BOY. WAITING FOR HIS MEDICAL INFO, and hoping for a better photo as well.

I have $20 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Nate (26)

BOY, born August 9, 2006

Nate is a handsome young man! He was born with CP, and has some vision problems as a result of CMV (cytomegalovirus). He has brown hair and big brown eyes. He is not able to walk on his own, but he will truly blossom in a loving family, who can provide the therapy and encouragement he needs. We are hoping to learn if he is being treated for the CMV, but he is asymptomatic at this time.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Jared (26)

BOY, born May 1, 2007

This handsome young man, with dark hair and dark eyes, was born with a rare genetic condition called Stickler Syndrome. His medical records also indicate microcephaly, a common symptom of SS.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Bobby (20)

Boy, Born February 7, 2004

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Diagnosis: cerebral palsy, mental delay, secondary cardiopathy. Unable to walk at this time.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Warren (6)

Boy, Born June 11, 2005

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Diagnosis: sub-compensated microcephaly with bilateral pyramidal failure

This little one is kind, inquisitive, and friendly. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He is able to walk on his tip toes, but his verbal skills are poor at this time. He is an orphanage favorite, very affectionate and loving.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Reid (16)

BOY, born August 2, 2006

Reid is a happy little boy who wants his own family very much! He is not walking yet, but will really blossom with the proper therapy and a loving family. From his medical records: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spastic diplegia, penile hypospadias, mental retardation, delay of physical development, hypotheriosis, crossed eyes.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Igor (35)

BOY, Born November 26, 2004

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

This handsome young man is another of a growing number of children who were born with arthrogryposis.

His hands seem to be unaffected, but he is unable to walk at this time. He is described as very loving and affectionate and friendly!

Igor is facing the institution and will remain bedridden for the rest of his life...he needs a family like you!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Vitaly (39)

Boy, Born January 14, 2005

Little Vitaly is so handsome, with his dark hair and eyes! Vitaly was born with CP and is not able to walk at this time. He is moderately cognitively delayed, but will regress every day he is in this place. He is already living in an institution, and he needs to be rescued desperately. Otherwise he will never have a chance to walk, never have the opportunity for surgery or therapy.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Andy (11)

Boy, Born December 2, 2007

Andy is too cute! Dark hair and brown eyes, Andy has many facial characteristics of FAS/FAE. This is not documented, but families considering Andy should research this condition. His medical records indicate a perimembranous VSD (ventricular septal defect) and pulmonary hypertension. Both of these are common symptoms of FAS. Andy will need heart surgery to help relieve the pressure in his lungs so he can an active little boy and enjoy life to the fullest!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Ivan (42)

Boy, Born August 3, 2007

Ivan is a darling little boy of Roma heritage. He has dark hair and deep, dark brown eyes. His medical records indicate: CEREBRAL PALSY (congenital lesion of the central nervous system...not a "lesion" as we know in English), muscle spasticity, and significant psycho-motor delay. He is not able to walk at this time, but is a favorite of the staff. Therapy and a loving family will make a world of difference for this 2 year old!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Burke (35)

BOY, Born December 12, 2007

Burke is so handsome, and is doing very well despite his cleft lip and palate. No documented cognitive delays, but some of his facial features are consistent with FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome). We are working to learn more of his social history and abilities to determine if he may have other challenges besides his cleft issues. But he is darling none the less and needs a loving family! He is able to walk and is quite independent!

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Justin (35)

BOY, Born June 27, 2008

Justin is one of our youngest children available, and has what we consider *minor* special needs. His only medical records indicate a congenital cleft palate.

Although it is not documented and not 100% for certain, Justin does have some minor facial characteristics of FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome). This is just a cautionary disclosure, so families are prepared and open to the challenges of FAS in the event this is the case.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

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Hans, 109-06

Boy, Born February 2008

Asia

This beautiful boy was born on 2/2008. He's as cute as a button! He likes to be held and will often stroke the face of his caregiver. He likes to play on his stomach and will kick his legs. He especially enjoys toys that make noise. Through an abnormal EEG, he was diagnosed with hemimegalencephaly. He waits for the right family that can provide him with the endless love and support that he needs to become a stronger boy!

http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/Korea_Adoption_Requirements.html

Contact Lisa at Children's Home Society and Family Services for more information

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

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Robert, 108-36

Boy, Born May 2008

Asia

This cuddly boy was born on 5/2008. He makes good eye contact and often babbles. He can bear weight on his legs when held. He is a cheerful little baby. He enjoys bathing and having his legs massaged. He has a heart defect and DiGeorge Syndrome. He waits for a loving family to attend to his special needs.

I HAVE A $7000 GRANT THROUGH BRITTANY'S HOPE!

http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/Korea_Adoption_Requirements.html

Contact Lisa at Children's Home Society and Family Services for more information

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

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Lisle, 108-35

Boy, Born April 2008

Asia

This happy little guy was born on 4/2008. He makes good contact and often babbles. When he?s in a good mood he will laugh out loud. He can roll over and hold a rattle in his hand. He prefers to be held than play on his own. His physical growth is good, but his general development is delayed for his age. He has microcephaly and there is a background issue to consider which we will share to appropriately ready families.

http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/Korea_Adoption_Requirements.html

Contact Lisa at Children's Home Society and Family Services for more information

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Owen

Boy, Born December 2007

This darling little boy is waiting for his forever family, and we believe his condition to be one called Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome.

Also known as Acrocephalosyndyldactyly Type Chotzen or Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome. Chotzen Syndrome is a dominant genetic condition. They have a tower-shaped skull (acrocephaly), fused fingers and/or toes (syndactyly), asymmetric face, widely spaced eyes, droopy eyelid (ptosis), strabismus (crossed or "wall-eyes"), beak-like nose, small upper jaw, and jutting out lower jaw (prognathism). Some plates in their skull close early. This is called craniosynostosis. Often people with Chotzen Syndrome are mildly hard of hearing. Sometimes they're unusually short. Occasionally the closing of the plates in their skull can compress their brain and slow their development. Sometimes boys with Chotzen Syndrome have undescended testicles.

2 trips
One parent for first trip, about one week
Both parents travel for 2nd trip, only 4 days
One parent stays behind for 1-3 weeks, depending on whether the 10 day wait is waived
No family size restrictions
No parental age restrictions
Total program and travel fees under $25k
Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation
Married couples and single mothers may apply

I have $30 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!