Jennifer and Ryan have been hosting children from Eastern Europe, and are now on a journey to add these siblings to their family. With a 5 month old baby and busy 7 year old they started on their adoption adventure! The children they are adopting are a part of a larger sibling group. They were […]
Girl, born 2008 Intellectual disability. No spasticity. She walks independently but her gait is a bit weak. Social, interactive, beautiful, engaging, loveable child with a sense of humor who loves to laugh. She can feed herself. She has good receptive language in her native language, but is non-verbal. She can imitate some sounds. Enjoys playing […]
Shannon and Elizabeth always expected that adoption would one day be a part of how their family grew. They just weren’t sure exactly what it would look like or when. Shannon was adopted into a loving home at 17 days old and adoption plays a big role in Elizabeth’s family too. The oldest of 4 […]
Girl, age 8 CO-4 Blind Listed: April 2018 Super sweet Luna reads and writes in Braille, and uses an abacus for math. She is described as resilient and extroverted! She loves to swim, play music and sing. Luna wants to be a lawyer when she grows up. Luna wants a family where she can be […]
Boy, born 2015 PRC Down syndrome Owen is a smiley, energetic and intelligent 2 ½ old little boy. Owen has a good appetite and loves bath time. He is very active, he loves to walk and run. Owen enjoys playing with colorful toys such as dolls and toy cars, as well as with the other children and […]
Siblings born, summer 2003, summer 2005, and fall 2008 Aiden has blue eyes and dark brown hair. He graduated 6th grade this year, learns after a regular school program. His results at school are average, he has some difficulties, but he can learn the required. The boy is interested in sports – he likes to […]
Girl, 12 years old blind CO-4 Listed: April 2018 Kristal is learning braille, and wants to be a musician. She also likes science. She’s said to be peaceful, organized, and pays attention to details. She would really like to have siblings. *** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a […]
Boy, born 2008 PRC Congenital heart defects (including single ventricle, double outlet right ventricle, pulmonary artery stenosis, VSD, ASD); He has had three surgeries Heart Warrior Grayson is a handsome 10-year-old boy who is said to be positive, active, smart, respectful, and loving. He enjoys sliding and riding the wooden horse out in the playground. […]
Girl, born 2016 PRC Down syndrome, nystagmus, congenital heart defects (PFO and ASD) Margaret is a sweet baby girl, born July of 2016, with a gentle disposition and a ready smile. She is closest to the caretaker in her room and her caretaker would add that she is active and lovely. Margaret likes listening to […]
Girl, born 2014 PRC Down syndrome, esotropia Elinor is as cute as a button!! Elinor’s caretakers say she is cheerful, active, curious, friendly, and that she has a warm personality. She is well-liked by all of her caretakers and the other children. Elinor is working hard to learn how to do things on her own, […]
Boy, born 2012 PRC Down syndrome Marshall is an absolutely adorable little boy! He has the most beautiful smile and he loves to be cuddled. Marshall will shyly look at strangers when he is being held. He can hold a pencil and write lines on paper. He will point out pictures in books and turn […]
Boy, born 2005 PRC Down syndrome Sawyer is a sweet boy, born in January of 2005 with down syndrome. Sawyer’s file is brand new and it’s great he finally was made file ready so he can be adopted, but he is now own to just 9 months to find a family and for them to […]
Scot and Jackie are lucky to be true High School sweethearts. They met a month into their Freshman year of High School and have been together ever since. They got married shortly after Scot graduated college in 2009. Scot and Jackie always knew they wanted to adopt, but were first blessed with two amazing boys. […]
Boy, born 2014 PRC Down syndrome Oliver is too cute for words! Oliver is described by his caretakers as extroverted, active, curious, and adorable! All of Oliver’s nannies like him a lot and have nicknamed him ‘Hao Hao.’ Oliver loves to be outside and he is extra happy when it’s sunny, as he likes to […]
Girl, born 2009 HIV
Brett and Jessica met 17 years ago while attending college in upstate New York. They currently live in Maryland with their 5 biological children. Clayton (13), Ava (11), Lyla (9), Allen (4) and Pierce (2), are the loves of their lives. Brett is a mechanical engineer and works as project developer at Ameresco Inc and […]
Girl, born 2016 Down Syndrome Atrial Septal Defect Disorder of the Brain
Girl, born 2012 PRC Down syndrome Shelby loves to dance! Outgoing Shelby is always ready for fun! She’s always ready to join in games or music classes. Shelby was born with Down syndrome so she’s a little behind her peers in development. Shelby can run, climb stairs, and copy simple drawings. Her biggest areas of […]
Girl, born 2015 PRC Down syndrome Summer has a mischievous glint in her eye! Outgoing Summer is tons of fun. She is an active little girl who is walking independently and climbing on things with a mischievous little grin! She loves cuddling and playing games with her caregivers. Summer was born with Down syndrome. Her […]
Jared and Debbie have been married for 20 years and in that time they have grown their family in a very exceptional way. They both knew they wanted to have a large family, but through multiple IVF cycles, IUI’s, and miscarriages were still unable to have the large family they wanted. These challenges brought them […]
Evan and Hope are high school sweethearts who have been together for 13 years and married for 7. Evan has been with the same company in sales since college and Hope is an Athletic Trainer at a local High School. Hope always told Evan that she had dreamed of adopting a little girl from China […]
Boy, born 2012 Chronic viral hepatitis B May also have Cerebral Palsy
Girl, born 2012 Other specified mental disorders due to brain damage and dysfunction and to physical disease
Boy, born 2008 mixed developmental disorders cardiopathy phymosis right cryptochidism From a family who met him Jan 2017: This sweet boy is 8 years old but has some big set backs. He weights probably 35 lbs and size 5T falls off of him. He was being hosted and it did not work out. They were […]
Boy, born 2012 HIV cerebral palsy cytomegaloviral disease moderate intellectual disabilities What a great smile!
Girl, born 2013 PRC Microphthalmia, delays Olivia is an energetic, smiley, and beautiful little girl who likes listening to music and playing outside. She is especially close to her caregivers and loves to be cuddled and tickled by them. Olivia is diagnosed as having microphthalmia, which means that both of her eyes are very small […]
Joe and Ronda fell in love while in high school where they met one night during a high school football game. A couple of years after graduation they were married and soon started their sweet family. They have been married and best friends for 23 years and have four beautiful children. Ronda has been a […]
Hi everyone! This may be one of the most humbling things Alex and I have had to do. We are asking for your help to bring our sweet boy home. Baby AJ is 1 year old and he is a beautiful boy with down syndrome. Due to his medical needs, the sooner we can get […]
Girl, born 2016 PRC Down syndrome Xena will be two-years-old this spring. She is known as a girl with a sweet personality, rarely crying. She likes to play in her bed with toys that make noise, listen to music and being near caregivers while holding their hands. Xena can bang two blocks together, understand when […]
Jimmie and Rhonda Cooke are excited to adopt their third child from Eastern Europe. The couple adopted two kids almost a year ago. They have four kids ranging from 17 to 5 years old. They would love to add one more to the family. A friend of the Cooke’s opened their eyes to adoption and […]
Girl, born 2017 hydrocephalus Peripheral chorioretinal dystrophy of retina Listed: March 16, 2018 update: she just had a shunt put in – 2018! Paperwork should be ready in a couple of months!
Girl, born 2017 Down Syndrome Open oval window Listed: March 16, 2018
Boy, born 2015 PRC Down syndrome Axel is an adorable little boy! Axel is able to sit on his own and reach out for toys. He likes listening to music and will sometimes clap or nod along with the rhythm. In February of 2016, he entered a foster family on the orphanage grounds. Axel is […]
Girl, born 2008 PRC Down syndrome Mary is a beautiful little girl, born in July of 2008. She is described as sunny and is said to enjoy singing, dancing, playing games, and building with toy blocks. She can say some simple words, such as “thank you, teacher,” “aunt,” “Good morning!” and “I want to eat […]
Boy, born 2014 PRC Down syndrome Larsen is a cutie pie, born with down syndrome in July of 2014. Larsen was put into a foster family in December of 2015. He is a good sleeper and has a good appetite and is not a picky eater. He has a pretty good understand of what people […]
Boy, born 2017 PRC Down syndrome It’s not every day we see babies this young made available for adoption! Luca is blessed to have a file and it is our hope that his family will see him soon so he can get home while he’s still quite young. Precious Luca loves his bottle of milk, […]
Girl, DOB listed as 2005 Hydrocephalus – undergone surgery. Julie’s age was estimated and appears to be incorrect; she is thought to be around 9 years old. Julie is funny and sassy. She is a friendly child and always greets visitors with a big smile and waves them over to say hello. She has good […]
Boy, born 2016 PRC Down syndrome Hugo = HAPPINESS! This precious little pumpkin! By age one, Hugo was rolling over and sitting up with some support, but not yet crawling. If he wanted a toy, he would roll and roll until he got to it. When someone he likes interacts with him, Hugo makes happy […]
Boy, born 2015 Down syndrome New pic January 2017! Listed: Nov 2, 2016 $2,261.16 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2012 Down Syndrome, crossed eyes, cryptorchism updated pics 9/15!! Listed: March 16, 2015 He is a DOLL!!! He is a favorite in the orphanage and loves to giggle!
Cassidy and Amanda have always had a special place in their hearts for adoptive families, and have discussed “what could be” since they were dating. they’ve always marveled at the idea of providing love, structure, safety and opportunity for a child whose story may not have involved these precious and sacred things. When they were […]
Boy, born 2007 PRC Epilepsy, mental retardation, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Brady is a sweet young man that one of our Reece’s Rainbow families met when they traveled to bring their daughter home that won their hearts and they desperately want him to find his family. Brady will be 11 years old this summer (2018). He […]
The Johnston family is excited to be adopting for the third time, working quickly to bring home a little girl in need of a family. God graciously introduced them to the blessing of special needs when their son Isaac was born in 2010, and it was through his birth and young life that they learned […]
When $10,000 is raised for the Older Other Angels grant fund, another $10,000 will be donated by a generous, anonymous donor! This fundraiser is spearheaded by an amazing, dedicated advocate — and we are so grateful for the support and attention to these older, waiting children. Checks can be mailed (please include “Older Child Grant […]
The month of March is exciting for more than one reason for the Snyder family! We celebrate two of our favorite things this month. The 21st is Down syndrome awareness day and the 28th is Mikey’s 3rd birthday! We wouldn’t be celebrating either of these things if it weren’t for our favorite fella. Jake and […]
Our Family will be hosting the 5th annual Griffin’s Run: Dash for Down Syndrome on March 24, 2018 – the walk/run will be 3.21 miles. This walk is held to help raise awareness for Down syndrome and to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. It will begin in the open grassy area on the 200 block of Delta […]
The Harveys are a family of six from SC. Angie is a teacher assistant in the local elementary school in a kindergarten class. Chris is a captain in the local fire department that he has been a part of for 21 years. They have four children ages 13, 10, 5, and 4. They adopted their […]
John and Traci Adamson are the parents of 9 children, 3 of whom were adopted through Reece’s Rainbow between 2009 and 2010. They learned about “Slava,” a young boy with Down Syndrome, in 2008, and that discovery of their son (now named Sean) would forever change their lives. Originally intending to adopt “Lacy” (also with […]
Girl, born 2007 HIV positive, on antiretroviral treatment. The virus is well-controlled. She has a CD4 count of 742 on 3 Sept 2017 and her viral load is less than detectable as of Jan 2017. She takes abacavir lamivudine and nevirapine twice daily. Olivia is endearing, imaginative, creative, silly, likes to make people laugh, and […]
Girl, born 2004 HIV+, has appointments monthly at a government ART center. CD4 count is 750. Viral load is undetectable as of Feb 2018. She started ARTs in Dec 2016. She looked very sickly when she arrived at SCH, as she hadn’t started ARTs yet, but now her face has filled out and she looks healthier. […]
Girl, born 2007 Seizure disorder, intellectual delay Tricia has a seizure disorder for which she is on medication. She is now seizure free. She also has intellectual delay. She can speak in short sentences in her native languate and uses some words in English. Her speech is somewhat slurred and she has difficulty with social […]
Boy, born 2014 Brain affection of unspecified etiology, congenital multiple arthrogryposis, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, Freeman-Sheldon syndrome Listed: Oct 5, 2014 From a family who met him: This little man needs a family! He is sweet, soft spoken, and gentle and would make an awesome addition to any family … He needs a family and medical so […]
Gracelyn is a beautiful little girl who has Down syndrome, West syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. She has a wonderful family working to bring her home. They are experienced adopters, and can not wait for her to join her family! 2/20/2018 — HOMESTUDY in PROCESS
Girl, born 2016 sweet baby! dyskinetic cerebral palsy other specified retinal disorders anemia atrial septal defect
Girl, born 2015 spastic diplegia Sequelae of subarachnoid haemorrhage Epilepsy Congenital malformation of optic disc Hypoplasia and dysplasia of lung Cardiomyopathy
Boy, born 2015 Apert-Crouzon syndrome Heart defect – Atrial septal defect Sweet pea!!
Girl, born 2003 Developmental delays Mental delays Cerebral palsy Malnourishment *** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***
Boy, born 2008 PRC Down syndrome Mason, born April of 2008, has an infectious smile! Mason can walk and can go up and down stairs independently. He likes playing on the slide, riding the wood horse on the playground, and chasing and playing with other children. Mason can use a spoon to eat and a […]
Girl, born 2008 PRC Down syndrome Lyla likes to smile at familiar people. Lyla’s caretakers describe her as shy and well-mannered. She can walk, get out of her bed, find her bed, and get in her bed on her own. She can drink water out of a bottle, grasp biscuits, and use a spoon to […]
Ken and Sarah Schmidt are the parents of three girls: Grace and Isabelle, age 9 (twins) and Everly, age 3. They didn’t know when they were expecting twins that Isabelle would be born with Down syndrome and need lifesaving open heart surgery at six months old. There is not much that can prepare two young […]
Girl, born 2013 PRC Down syndrome Clara is ready to play dress up! Clara is a ray of sunshine in her orphanage. She is a cheerful little girl who is quick to smile and laugh. She loves dancing and blowing kisses to her favorite nannies. Making herself pretty by putting on her favorite dresses and […]
Boy, born 2016 Reece was born with down syndrome and communicating hydrocephalus. Reece is quite the cutie! Those cheeks! Those lips! This little heart-melter can turn over, crawl, hold his feet to play, and reach his hands to grab toys out of reach. Reece can track moving people or rolling toys and responds if his […]
Girl, born 2006 Molly has cerebral palsy. She can sit independently for short periods of time. She has a feeding tube to supplement her nutrition and help her gain weight, but she continues to eat her meals by mouth. She likes self feeding with hand over hand support. She is potty-trained using a Rifton chair. […]
Girl, born 2009 Penny appears to have a genetic syndrome – possibly Rubinstein-Taybi – but further genetic testing is required to confirm. It was also discovered in January 2016 that she is profoundly deaf. Left eye convergent strabismus, right eye dominant, wears glasses. Penny is a very joyful child who is known for her laughter […]
Girl, born 2004 Ginger has cerebral palsy and intellectual delay. She can walk independently but is a bit wobbly on unstable surfaces. When she has her glasses on she is more stable. She is adorable, friendly, and eager to learn and explore. She is non verbal. She can say a few words that are not […]
Boy, born 2016 Down syndrome Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula
Girl, born late 2002 Slight mental delay, simple astigmatism Listed: March 1, 2015 From a family who met her in 2014: This young lady is very sweet! She is in school and just finished the 3rd level. Betsy likes to color, read, run, swing on the playground, and dance. When we were able to talk […]
Girl, born 2014 Eden is completely blind and has profound hearing loss. She received bilateral cochlear implants and is responding to sound and making many new sounds, although not yet saying any words. Eden has delayed milestones as a result of having no visual or auditory input for so long, but we are excited to […]
Girl, born 2008 Dinah has nystagmus, diplegic cerebral palsy, and speech delay (nonverbal). She can walk independently and can feed herself. She is becoming more independent and is currently working on dressing herself. Is not potty trained but could probably learn in a more stable family environment. Dinah is giggly, likes to snuggle, sweet, content. […]
Boy, born 2007 quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy; takes medication to control seizures Daylan is a social, happy, enthusiastic, intelligent boy who loves to play with toys, other kids, and adults. He is quite communicative despite speech challenges. He appropriately and spontaneously uses modified sign language for water, eat, more, and all done. He also communicates […]
Girl, born 2010 PRC Down syndrome and congenital heart defects- ASD and PDA, which she has since received surgery to correct Tabitha is a cute and quiet little girl! Tabitha can speak short sentences and interacts well with her caretaker and her teacher. She gets along well with the other children and likes to help […]
Girl, born 2004 Visual impairment (one side anophthalmia, other eye has microphthalmia and a coloboma). Minimal vision. Mild developmental delay. Bright, giggly, vibrant young lady. Victoria would do well in a family without younger siblings. She is quite independent despite her low vision. She attends a rehab center where she gets private tutoring. She can […]
The Eby family has been involved with adoption for more than 11 years. So you would think they’d know that saying they were done growing their family through adoption wasn’t a wise thing to do. After Kaitlyn and Kathryn came home in 2015, they felt ready to settle in and enjoy the family they had […]
Nicole and Jeremy are excited to announce the adoption of their fourth son from Bulgaria! Alex (7) came home from Bulgaria in July 2014. Then, in August 2016, they brought Jon (6) and David (5) home. Soon they will get to add their youngest (4) to the pack. Nicole stays home with the boys while […]
