Brice
Boy, born 2012
Microcephaly
Spastic Tetraparesis
updated pics/video Aug 2016
Video
Listed: April 25, 2016
Neil
Boy, born 2013
diagnosed with congenital brain disorder (callosal agenesis, polymicrogyria)
Spastic tetraparesis
Epilepsy syndrome
Speech delay
Listed: April 25, 2016
Updated pics/info/video August 2016
Poor guy! He was looking miserable! He is getting worse than before. He needs good diagnostic and medical care.
Video
SCARLET
Girl, born 2013 & Boy, born 2011
Scarlet: Epilepsy, FAS. She is severely handicapped
Rhett is healthy – Rhett has been adopted
VIDEO! January 2017: Shareable video link: https://youtu.be/OyGhFHu_A0E
New pics January 2017!!
Girl, born 2011Donnie
Boy, born 2012
Congenital malformations of corpus callosum; Other reduction deformities of brain
Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
Cerebral palsy, unspecified,
Atrial septal defect
Congenital deformity of hip, unspecified
Convergent concomitant strabismus; Other disorders of optic disc
Boy, born 2011
Girl, born 2011Simeon and Charlotte
Simeon, Born October 2007
Significantly delayed; Cerebral palsy
Charlotte, born 2002
significantly delayed
Listed February 22, 2011
New pic Jan 2017.
Simeon is a beautiful Roma child with dark hair and big brown eyes. He is significantly delayed, and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are trying to get more information on his social history. Simeon is a fraternal twin, whose sister has already been adopted.
Simeon is described as mostly non-verbal, and is not able to walk on his own. There just seems to be so much potential for him in a family environment. He is already an outcast because of his darker skin and will be left institutionalized – and likely bedridden — if not adopted.
From a family who visited with him in 2011: Simeon is barely responsive to stimuli, but I believe that could change if he received regular, loving attention. I didn’t observe any of the orphanage workers spending much time interacting with him. There were times that I was able to get him to smile and grip my hand. After a few days, he was even able to clap! But most of the time he is staring off in any direction and seems completely unable to control most of his movements. He was always either lying down or propped up in a sitting position. I never heard him speak. I also never heard him cry or fuss. Overall, a very calm child.
Married couples only, larger families and older parents welcome.
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Boy, born 2010Hans
Boy, born 2014
Spastic tetraparesis, convulsive disorder, epileptic syndrome, cardiopathy, partial atrophy of optic nerves, crossed eyes
Listed: March 8, 2016
From a family that met him 3/16:
He’s a good size for his age. I was allowed to hold him and he let me do the “mom away”. I kept trying to get into his line of vision, but he kept averting his gaze. It seemed like he could possibly be purposefully avoiding eye contact. I was able to easily shift him to a seated position in my arms, though I don’t think he could sit unassisted.
Boy, born 2015Deric L24
Boy, 5 years old
HIV, Thrombocytopenia (a blood clotting disorder)
Listed: February 24, 2016
This adorable sweet boy is doing well with his medication regime. He has weekly blood tests for the Thrombocytopenia. He takes meds twice a day for HIV. His levels are now normal and the virus is apparently undetectable. He has those blood tests every 2 wks. He likes swimming (he can swim underwater), building with blocks, and playing with cars. This child is naïve, very trusting, and has no fear of strangers. He is good with other kids, but timid & afraid of rough/big kids. There are no limitations on his activity due to his health. He can run, jump, and swim. He uses knee pads & a helmet when riding a bike in order to prevent injury. He is a gentle boy who use to cry often but he has gotten much better and more confident. He had some significant issues with decay in his front teeth; he saw the dentist in fall 2015 and had his teeth fixed. Now that his teeth are no longer a source of constant infection, his platelet levels have dropped within normal range!
He lives with a foster mother who works very hard to prepare her foster children for adoption.
Boy, born 2009Joey
Boy, born 2011
Mental delay, brain dysfunction, speech delay
Listed: February 1, 2016
Will be available September 2016!
From a family that met him 12/15:
Joey is a tiny, smiley little guy who loves attention and hugs! He was so happy to sit on my lap for a hug, to show me the little stuffed animal and toys he was holding and to have his picture taken! He is verbal and said things like, “Cheese!” when having his picture taken, and “Can I see?” to see the photo stored in the camera. He will make a sweet addition to any family and he will simply thrive with the love of a Mama and Papa poured into him! He is in the same place as Chester and Byron – the last three orphans left in their institution.
Tracy and Bart
Boy, born 2003
Cleft lip
Girl, born 2002
Healthy
Listed: February 1, 2016
They must be adopted together!
Tracy is the best student in her class! She loves art, sewing, singing and dance.
Bart likes soccer and to play games.
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Lane
Boy, born 2003
Cerebral palsy, tetraparetic form
Listed: December 28, 2015
So sweet!
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Anton
Boy, born 2003
Cerebral Palsy, tetraparesis, microcephaly, convulsive disorder, chest deformation, severe mental delays, crossed eyes, nystagmus
Listed: December 28, 2015
Look at the light in his eyes!
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Miles
Boy, born 2002
Severe mental retardation as a result of CP, spastic monoparesis (severe form), convulsive disorder
Listed: December 28, 2015
Sweet boy needs a family! He still has light in his eyes.
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Isabel
Girl, born 2011
beautiful girl will flourish with love!
Cerebral palsy, Localization-related (focal)(partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, Contracture of joint, Optic atrophy
New pic January 2017.
Keenan
Boy, born 2012
microcephaly
Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes
Other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections
Other congenital malformations of cardiac septa
Iron deficiency anaemia
Other lack of expected normal physiological development
Optic atrophy
Lizzie
Girl, born 2003
Microcephaly
Profound mental retardation
Listed: December 8, 2015
Sweet girl!
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Rich
Boy, born 2004
hyperkinetic disorder, long-term adverse health effects: cranium-brain-trauma – fracture of parietal bone, brain contusion
Listed: December 8, 2015
Possible Shaken Baby Syndrome 🙁
Rich is already living at the institution. His needs are great. He will do best in an experienced adoptive family with older typical peer siblings to be the best support system and guide for behavior possible. Rich is so deserving of a family. He has already endured so much. Married couples only. Travel required.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Og48gYyXMpw
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LouAnn
Girl, born 2004
spastic tetraplegia, profound mental retardation, congenital malformation of retina
Listed: December 8, 2015
New pic January 2017
This is the face of institutional abuse and neglect in an Eastern European orphanage. LouAnn needs a family to love her…provide for her medical needs and give her the life she deserves.
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Margi
Girl, born 2007
microcephaly
symptomatic epilepsy
calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis
convergent concomitant strabismus
Sweet girl needs love!
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Kenzie
Girl, born 2015
Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus; Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus; Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Congenital heart defect: atrial septal defect; other malformation of the tricuspid valve; heart failure
Look at that hair! Adorable!
Precious baby girl! What a gift to have her listed so young.
At the age of two days old, she was operated. Now the hole in her spinal column is closed, but she needs the second step, next surgery. Mentally she is developing normal, she can grab things, she does the baby talk, she makes eye contact, she cries very seldom.
She can not sit, she always lays in her crib. She is a good eater, she has some baby fat. Her caregivers say she is not a cry baby, and seems to be happy. She was also previously listed as “Samantha.”
Mathis
Boy, born 2013
Multiple congenital arthrogryposis, internal hydrocephalus, open oval window
updated pics Jan 2015 and medical info:
Multiple congenital arthrogryposis, thymic hypoplasia, hypoplasia of abdominal wall muscles, crossed eyes, additional chord in the heart.
He had surgery. He is developing well. Smart boy. Needs out asap.
From a family that met him 11/15:
“Mathis” (he will be 3 years old in winter) also has delayed speech and mental delay. He did not use any words while we were there. He cannot sit, crawl, stand, or walk. We did not see him move about the floor, he needed to be held. This is frustrating for him. We did not observe him using his hands. I tried to place toys in his hands a he did not grab them. He did not laugh or smile.
Kenny
Boy, born 2006
Listed: November 17, 2015
Unspecified personality and behavioral disorder due to known physiological condition; Moderate intellectual disabilities; Atopic dermatitis; Other congenital valgus deformities of feet Unspecified cataract; Traction detachment of retina
New pic Jan 2017! Despite his horrible living conditions, Kenny still has a smile on his face and a glow in his eyes. An experienced adoptive family is preferred for him.
Shareable video link: https://youtu.be/SnUVVKs78Q0
Kenny shows facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). Please research this condition!
Where is his mama?!
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Dominic
Boy, born 2005
Mixed behavioral disorders; left-sided scoliosis of thoracic spine of I stage
Listed: November 17, 2015
He needs to smile!
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Boy, born 2013Slavic
Boy, born 2011
Congenital malformation of spine and bony thorax; Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine (operated, fixed, working properly); Mixed specific developmental disorders; other disorders of nervous system
Listed: November 2015
What a cutie pie!
From a family who met him 4/17:
His nannies love him, he’s so cute, he’s smart and has a wonderful personality.. he’s really a class clown, and has a great sense of humor. He has great memory and learns very fast.. he recited a poem for us, it was so long! I don’t know how he was able to remember it at such a young age
From a family who met him 11/16: He does have developmental delays. Very sweet , well behaved boy, walks, runs and moves Independently without problems. He is continent.
Boy, born 2012Megan
Girl, Born October 2002
Listed: May 1, 2011
Megan has been listed with us for 5 years. Please help us find her family!
Praise God for a new photo! Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL!? This beautiful girl is waiting for her forever family. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
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Aaric #58-2
12 years
Down syndrome; severe mental delay
Listed: October 5 2015
Aaric likes participating in group activities but also enjoys receiving individual attention. He loves one-to-one interactions and activities. He does not speak, but uses different sounds to express himself. He is very affectionate and easily forms loving relationships with the staff members.
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Riley and Robyn
Siblings! They must be adopted together! Both children have FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).
Boy, born 2009
Other disorders of nervous system not elsewhere classified
mixed specific development disorder Pectus excavatum, Other congenital valgus deformities of feet,
Congenital ptosis
Girl, born 2010
Congenital malformations of corpus callosum, Quadriplegia, Unspecified intellectual disabilities, Congenital deformity of feet, unspecified Myopia
Alternating esotropia
VIDEO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtnJr3wf5_w&feature=youtu.be
Audrey, Adelaide and Emmett
Sibling set – Must be kept together!
Listed: October 5, 2015
Girl, born 2004 (red dress)
Healthy
Girl, born 2006 (pink dress)
Other disorders of psychological development
Phonological disorder
flat feet
astigmatism
cardiomyopathy
boy, born 2008
Phonological disorder
ADHD
Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Flat foot
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Kathleen
Girl, born 2004
Unrepaired cleft palate, mental delays
Listed: October 1, 2015
Kathleen is described as broadminded and cheerful.
From someone who met Kathleen in 2010: Kathleen is a very loving and social little girl who loves getting attention from adults. Whenever I was in her group, she was always right beside me, participating in whatever I was doing and engaging me in her own favorite activities. Kathleen has kept that silly, playfulness that most institutionalized children seem to lose. She was definitely a little mischievous getting into everything, but was also very quick to follow direction and obviously eager to please. I truly believe she would thrive in a family where she was showered with all the attention she deserves and allowed to simply be the fun-loving, silly little girl God created her to be.
From someone who met Kathleen in 2012: Kathleen is a happy little girl who would love to be able to communicate, but cannot because of an unrepaired cleft palate. She makes noises to communicate to the best of her ability. She is a very sweet little girl, and loves to play outside. Many missionaries who have met her loved her and spoke highly of her!
Update September 2015: Kathleen was moved into an all girls facility in 2012. The staff say she has adapted well to the routine and has a group of friends. However there is no opportunity for education or therapy where she currently is. The staff say their goals are focused physical activity and teaching the girls self care rather than on education. The facility is in a very rural village and there is no school nearby.
Kathleen was evaluated by a doctor who said that she is moderately mentally disabled. There is a high likelihood that she has some form of a congenital syndrome that she was born with. She has an unrepaired cleft palate, mitral valve prolapse, as well as some abnormality of her elbow joints. She is also very thin, it’s unclear if this is related to her syndrome since the other girls at her facility were not under weight like she is. We observed her eating several times, the palate does not seem to slow her down, but she does have to clear her nose frequently because there is no barrier between her mouth and her nasal cavity. It was originally thought that her speech challenges were due to the unrepaired palate, but the doctor says this is not likely since she is not just delayed in speech, but rather is completely nonverbal. He believes that she will remain nonverbal, but then again there is no speech therapy offered where she is, so we doubt that!
Kathleen understands and is able to follow basic instructions, and is able to perform self care with supervision (self feeds, toilets, dresses independently, etc). We were able to get her to play briefly kicking around a ball, and she liked to watch us color. We were unable to get her to use the crayons herself to see what her fine motor skills are like. She likes to take pictures but refuses to look at the pictures on the phone! She seems really averse to iphones, ipad, etc, when we tried to show her pictures and videos. She would hold our hands and lead us around where she wanted to go, and enjoys skipping! The staff have a nickname for her that basically means “energizer,” because she is always active and on the go!
Kathleen is a beautiful girl who is not able to reach her God given potential where she currently is. The doctor was not hopeful that she would “ever progress,” but we know that with the love/dedication of a family, and medical care/therapy that she needs, that she can prove him wrong!
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Byron
Boy, born 2011
FAS, Internal hydrocephalus, congenital brain malformations, slight mental delay, crossed eyes
So so sweet!!
New pic December 2016!
Shareable video link: https://youtu.be/joWms-lQA0E
Leena
Girl, born 2011
Listed September 11, 2015
Phenylketonuria, also known as PKU
New pic January 2017!
From a volunteer in August 2016: “I was happy to see that Leena is still the same strong willed young girl as last year. She is available for adoption now! She was a little calmer than last year, but she would still take every chance she got to run around. Just like last year it was obvious that some nurses have a very hard time with her and others love her. She’s much calmer when the nurses like her and she’s easier to handle. It was unclear if she was totally potty trained this year or that she’s still working on it. It was also unclear if she got the diet she needed, but her delays didn’t look worse. Leena is such a wonderful girl! She should be in a family where she has the chance to be who she is, all days of the year.
From a missionary who met her in 2015: “Leena is a strong-willed young girl. She is stubborn and funny. She loves to explore the world (within the concrete walls she lives between). She has been transferred to this facility in May and she is obviously still getting used to the circumstances of living. She had a lot more freedom in the baby orphanage she came from. Leena can walk (so don’t be fooled by the picture), she can run, she is very energetic. She can drink from a cup. This summer (2015) she was being potty trained. She doesn’t talk. She squeals when she is very excited. She is probably the size of a 3 year old at the moment (summer 2015). She probably understands what is being said to her, but she has a hard time following orders. Due to her PKU she needs a special diet and medicine. The baby orphanage she grew up in, didn’t provide the proper care. So (part of) het mental delays may be caused because of that. The facility she lived in right now, tries to provide the proper care. They do not receive funds for it, so they raise it themselves with a charity fund. They really try to take good care of her. Some nurses really like her. Other nurses have a hard time dealing with her, because of her energetic ways. She likes to move and run around all the time. As soon as you let go of her hand or take her out of her wheelchair, you have to chase her. As soon as you give her an opportunity she’ll take it. Some days she was tied up in a wheelchair and we thought she might have been drugged. She didn’t react, she didn’t smile, she didn’t interact. Until the moment my fiancé pulled her from the wheelchair and it was as if she came alive again. I have not seen any selfharming behaviours and I haven’t seen her hurt other children. I have also not seen her interact with other children at all. The nurses don’t like it when she gets all excited, but for me it was a sign that she was not so institutionalized yet. There was so much fight in her. I hope she finds a family before she loses the strength to fight and before her delays will get worse, due to a lack of a proper diet and medical care.”
Jude
Boy, born 2011
Severe delay of physical and mental development
Listed: Aug 25, 2015
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/i4KTSYVhRmU
From a family that met him 6/15:
We spent about a week with this sweet boy when we were adopting our son in June 2015. He is so desperate for love. He called me momma and begged my daughter and me to hold him. We loved on him as much as possible and he soaked it up. He picked up English words very quickly, and remembered day after day that I had hand sanitizer in my purse and asked for it by saying, “soap!” He loved to play ball with my kids, and the nannies would let him push the baby carriage around during walks. He has the most infectious giggle I’ve ever heard. He walks well, but the nanny indicated that he has issues with his knees. It didn’t stop him, though!
He needs a good, patient, and loving family to give him what he needs. He is so skinny and needs good nutrition. He has very minor orphanage behaviors, but from the progress he made just being with us for a few days, I know he will flourish in a caring family. He will be transferred to a horrible place (the director of the orphanage told me it is horrible), likely very soon, since he’s almost 4.
This region is beautiful and very cost efficient. The orphanage director is lovely. The facilitators are amazing, and the judge is hilarious and wonderful! You will be able to stay in a hotel and walk to the orphanage and enjoy the beauty and culture of a wonderful town.
LOTS of videos available!
Girl, born 2008
Boy, born 2008Cadence
Girl, born 2010
Her official diagnoses are syndrome of movements disturbance, conformational abnormalities of brain, unspecific; other disorders of mental development.
new picture May 2017.
Her orphanage is not the best place to live in, but she “may” be transferred so to even worse place. She is a very good girl, very friendly and ready for the family.
She cannot talk, she only makes some sounds to express herself. She understands direct speech though.
Well-behaved and friendly girl.
She has a 17-year old brother, but local authorities promised to allow “separation” of siblings if necessary.
Xander
Boy, born 2008
He has epilepsy; moderate mental retardation; convergent concomitant strabismus
He was placed into institution this July 2015 (transferred from a different orphanage). He cannot concentrate his attention; he understands speech addressed to him but keeps doing what he wants to; a kind of “runner”.
Jenni
Girl, born 2010
Pierre Robin syndrome, slight mental delay
New picture (left) May 2017.
She had surgery for cleft palate. She doesn’t speak but snuffles. She congenitally has very low palate. She most likely will never talk normally.
Jenni has a 17-year-old brother that a family must be approved for, as well.
Isaac #27-69
Boy, age 2
Condition after a brain hemorrhage. Cyst in the left cerebral hemisphere. Microcephaly. Spastic quadriparesis.
Cryptorchidism. Anemic syndrome. Behind in his neuro-psychical development.
Listed: June 23, 2015
When put on his belly or held, he keeps his head up. He slightly turns to one side but doesn’t turn independently from back to stomach and vice versa. He doesn’t try to sit up and doesn’t get up to a standing position. He doesn’t have good support in his legs. He starts after loud sound but doesn’t turn his head to the direction of the sound. He listens to the speech of adults. He doesn’t look at an adult leaning over him. He doesn’t follow with a look moving objects or people. He reacts to touch. He is calm and doesn’t cry without reason. He reacts positively to interactions and laughs loud.
Photos and videos from June 2015 are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Miley
Girl, born 2012
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
updated pictures 8/17!
From a family that spent time with her:
She is just back from the hospital. She is quiet, well mannered, loving and affectionate girl that needs someone to love her. Her parents gave her up…. the other couple that was going to adopt her suddenly backed out… and she is one heart broken little girl. She waits for someone to come along and save her from “the system” that will fail her at 16 years old. By then, her options will be close to zero.
She just cracked both femurs when she was outside running and playing with the other kids. She is a huge favorite in this orphanage and with the doctor and they call her the crystal girl because she is so fragile. She is so sweet and kind, very loving and affectionate and wants a family really bad. She is well mannered and a girly girl that loves jewelry and girly stuff.
She is so, so beautiful!!
Tyrese
Boy, born 2010
HIV disease resulting in multiple infections, Disorder of brain, Divergent concomitant strabismus, Atopic dermatitis, Umbilical hernia
This attached picture is NOT recent, but it is what we have available for now. He has 3 older half-siblings, it is believed they live with family at this time.
This child shows significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.
Gavin
Boy, born 2012
Abnormal development of hand, congenital radial clubhand with right forearm shortening; balanic hypospadias; positive HCV, PCR antibodies are negative; pyelectasis
Jesse #11-51
Boy, age: 2
Diagnosis: External hydrocephalus; Arachnoid cyst; Infantile cerebral palsy – spastic quadric paresis
Jesse has been seen by a neurosurgeon who has said that no surgical intervention is required at this time. He picks up a toy given to him, keeps it for a short time and drops it. He will play for a short time – studies a toy, puts it in the mouth, transfers it from one hand to the other.
Listed: June 2, 2015
Update November 2015: He demonstrates interest in musical and mechanical toys. He will play for a short time – studies a toy, puts it in the mouth, transfers it from one hand to the other. He likes activities involving music. He recognizes familiar areas of the orphanage and understands his daily routine related to familiar tasks such as eating. He is very happy when interacting with familiar adults.
Photos and videos from November 2015 are available through the agency.
Tommy
Boy, born 2012
FAS, ventricular septal defect, congenital dislocation of the hip-bilateral, cleft lip
New pic January 2017! Tommy is a darling boy. He was born with fetal alcohol syndrome and the physical effects of it. Please research this condition so you are best prepared to help him with his lifelong needs!
Andy
Boy, born 2007
Organic damage of Central Nervous System: syndrome movements disturbances, moderate mental delays, hypermetropia
He has a brother who is not adoptable because he lives in the custodian family and his 2 younger sisters were adopted domestically.
He is very active, a kind of athletic, bossy.
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Stefan
Boy, born 2009
parasomnia, severe mental delays, Other atopic dermatitis, Astigmatism
He needs a family asap! He requires much time and energy from the adopting family. He is a kind of enervative, cranky and rickety, he likes to be held in arms, he often cries.
This child shows significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). Please research and prepare yourself for the challenges of children with this condition.
Lisa
Girl, born 2002
Down syndrome
Listed: May 25, 2015
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Ryker
Boy, born 2009
Childhood autism, Drug-induced tics, Mixed specific developmental disorders, respiratory issues, Other alopecia areata, Umbilical hernia, enuresis
Listed: May 2015
Not communicative with children, better with adults, but very “selective” communication – he choses whom he likes and then he may talk to this person and he may absolutely ignore people whom he dislike.
Not much smiling. He speaks.
He is visited by his grandmother but she does not take him home.
Boy, born 2008Pearson
Boy, born Dec. 2004
Moderate mental delays, likely FAS
Listed: May 14, 2015
New pic January 2017.
From a family who met him in July 2015: Pearson is a Lost Boy. He lives in a horrible institution. Pearson is nonverbal. I only heard him laugh. I never heard other sounds; that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t make them, I just never heard them while I was there. Pearson picks up quickly on things, like making a ball light up, or scribbling on the magna-doodle. He has a wonderful smile, and LOVED making his blue spiky ball light up. It is not in his file, but judged on behavior and facial features, we are pretty sure that he has FAS. We were not able to adopt Pearson because we have small children in our home, and also another son with major needs. Pearson is a beautiful boy, but he lives in a place that chews the boys up and spits them out. He was taken into government care as a baby, and has been there since. He most likely entered this institution when he was 5 or 6. That is a very long time to be neglected. It is a very long time to suffer the boredom and trauma of this place. He is very easily overstimulated. Every few minutes he is overwhelmed and his behavior reflects that. He needs constant supervision, and a home without small children. While he is very sweet and likes to throw balls, he also has a tendency to run away, break things, pull hair, head butt, spit, etc. The more he is worked with, the better his tolerance to stimulation will be. Someone without small children, and someone experienced with institutional behaviors would be best for Pearson. He is a beautiful, broken boy, who needs a mama and daddy to help him calm down, to play ball with him, and to love him and put his pieces back together that the institution broke.”
From a family who met him in Fall 2013: Pearson is doing so good!! He is precious and sweet! I saw him from a distance every day. The first time, he was with a group of boys having their picture taken in the fall leaves. He always did what the nanny told him to. He walks very well, and he likes holding the nannies hands. My favorite day was when I walked past their group and he was right in front of me on the sidewalk, and before the nanny could move him, I bent down and in Russian told him how sweet he was. He took my face in both of his hands, and pulled me down so our foreheads were touching, and just stared in my eyes. I kissed his cheek, and his whole face lit up!! And he has the most adorable splatter of freckles! He is smaller than I would have thought too.
*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds.
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Elliot, Casey and Lynn
Elliot, boy, born 2004 – mental delays
Casey, girl, born 2008, healthy
Lynn, girl, born 2006, healthy
Listed: May 12, 2015
Casey,the younger girl was born in 2008 and has no SNs, just some kind of development delay. She is smart and active, participate in all orphanage performances. She has now been transferred as well.
Her older sister, Lynn, was transferred from her orphanage due to her age and in August she will be transferred again. She was born in 2006. By orphanage social worker her older sister is VERY smart and beautiful, no SNs, very active in all performances. She has now been transferred again
Both girls need a family asap!!! These 2 siblings are to be adopted together for sure.
They have an older brother born in 2004. He is in the special school orphanage and has severe mental delays.
If a family decides to adopt all 3 children it will be great!!! If they want only two younger siblings they are to be approved for 3 children and to get referral to meet ALL 3 siblings. Then if they decide not to adopt the oldest one we will do the best to “separate” them. I think it is possible, but we cannot guarantee it for sure. They have a younger brother as well, and he has already been adopted.
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Carey
Girl, born 2011
Fibrosing alveolitis (kidneys pathology)
Other interstitial pulmonary diseases with fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis
Listed: May 2, 2015
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She received hormone therapy, this is why she has sodden features. She does not receive it any more.
Boy, born 2011
Steve, Bobby & Dave
Three brothers, to be adopted together.
Steve — (bowtie)
Boy, born early 2012
Myopia
Bobby — (yellow/blue outfit)
Boy, born late 2012
congenital malformation of corpus callosum,
delay of psychological and motor development
Dave — Boy, born 2013
Carrier of Hepatitis B, surface antigen
Boy, born 2011
Boy, born 2013
Girl, born 2010CAFO Member since April 2017
