Josiah

Boy, born May 2007

Josiah has cerebral palsy. He can be very interactive and can comprehend what is being said to him. But he cannot sit, hold his head up, or roll over unassisted. He also has seizures that are being controlled with medication. He loves when people sing songs with him. Josiah is a very happy and loving boy. He is always full of smiles.

From someone who works with him:

We have had the privilege of caring for Josiah for 3 years. He is the oldest child in our care and has been with us longer than any other child. Josiah was abandoned at a nearby hospital when he was 1. Josiah has cerebral palsy and requires special care and attention. He has limited control over his movement and needs support when sitting. For 3 years, our nannies and staff have cared for Josiah, fed him and bathed him. Ask any person who has cared for Josiah though and they will say that they are the one who was blessed.

When you are with Josiah, it is clear that God’s love resides in Josiah. Josiah can’t talk, but he loves to smile and interact with anyone who will talk to him. Josiah cannot sing like most of us, but each day during nanny prayer and singing Josiah joins in with a big smile. Our deep desire is for Josiah to join his forever family through adoption. We have had difficulty finding that family, but we know that God has a plan for Josiah . We also know that where ever he goes, Josiah will be a blessing as his loved ones bless and care for him.

Multiple unrelated children can be adopted together
One parent must be at least 35 years old
Parents must be married at least 10 years (or if close, prove they have known each other 10 years)
The number of children can depend on other factors (marriage and parent age)
Singles may currently adopt
Past depression is OK, but must explain the circumstances and past and/or current treatment.
If a criminal history/background, must be explained in detail.
Travel is not required; however, it is strongly encouraged
Travel for pick-up is also not required, but strongly encouraged. Escorts can be provided, for an extra cost. The trip for pick-up is usually about a week long, so you and the child could get to know each other well in their environment.
ESTIMATED TOTAL: $10,320 – $10,570 roughly (plus travel)

$7428.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Latin America
Other Angel Boys, 0 - 5
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Beatrice

Girl, born October 2011
No eyes, no nose; congenital heart defect (open oval window)

Sweet little Beatrice! Imagine being stuck in a crib all day….with little opportunity for stimulation anyway, but also having no sense of vision or smell either! Imagine what reconstructive surgery will do for this angel…..the gift to know the beauty of the world around her and the smell of *home*.

Beatrice is doing well medically, she is a good weight so far, but REALLY needs a family! She makes sounds, likes to communicate and interact with others.

The sooner she can get into a family, the better, so she can get the therapy she’ll need to blossom.

From a family who met her in Oct 2012: “I got the pleasure of meeting Beatrice today and such a beautiful baby girl she is. When I looked at her all I could think about as she moved her adorable lips as though she was taking a bottle after waking up from a nap was if she could only get adopted in America the opportunities and what surgery would do for this little girl. Her life would be changed let alone saved. When I visited her it was very emotional even for the staff at the school and tears ran down their face and I held her hand and she squeezed my fingers. She is very loved her and the staff can only hope and pray she finds a forever family to give her all the opportunity and chances in life she so deserves. I have personally adopted and am adopting from this school now twice and it is an incredible school to work with and the children are loved and cared for but when her time is up when she ages out her future will be grim. I pray this precious girl will find her forever family.”

A family that visited her orphanage in May 2013 observed that Beatrice was able to stand in her crib. They also saw that the arm braces have been removed, that she could sit up unassisted and could grip toys in both hands. During a verbal interaction with Beatrice, the family observed that she turned toward their voice in response.

Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome, travel required. More photos available!

$7003.10 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
code
Newly Listed Children
Orphanage 09
Other Angel Girls, 0 - 5
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Shaina

Shaina (1) Girl, born June 1999 Shaina (2)
PRC
Down syndrome

URGENT: Shaina is aging out — she needs to be adopted by JUNE 2013!

Shaina has Down syndrome, and her physical and intelligent development is behind the children of the same age. Though she can’t use words for expressive, she can use body language; when happy she will smile to you. She is fairly kind and sincere; if leaving her closest people she will cry.

$5183.35 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Asia
At-risk of Aging Out
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Nadia and Nancy (twins)

born August 2007
Both girls have been diagnosed with FAS, pyramidal insufficiency in legs, mental delay, and crossed eyes

What a lovely little pair of pixies! Nadia and Nancy are twins. Please help us find them a family where they can grow up, together!

From a family who met them in 2012:

We saw them successfully feeding themselves borscht. They were sitting up properly and feeding themselves soup with a spoon. One walks and even runs a little stiff/awkwardly but they are absolute DOLLS! The other crawls and socializes. They have deep auburn hair and dark hazel-ish eyes. They are both tall, lean, and long-limbed. One is a bit more shy than the other. Both are BORED and need music, hugs, kisses, and a mama and daddy! They loved our attention and carried around magazine pages. They are beautiful twin girls!!!Oh my heart!!!! My heart is breaking! Someone will be blessed to be their parents!
Large families welcome; married couples only.

$5605.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
code
Other Angel Girls, 0 - 5
Other Angel Siblings
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Artemur

Boy, born January 2002
DS, atrial septal defect, polydactyly of the left hand

Artemur is a handsome boy who has already been waiting far too long for a family of his own!

Large families welcome, multiple children may be adopted together from the same orphanage. Married couples only; travel required.

From someone who met Artemur in 2012: Artemur is a ladies man He loves to greet visitors with a formal “Hello”, a chair for the visitor to sit on, and for the ladies he’ll kiss their hands and sometimes request a kiss by pointing to his cheek. He has ten toes and ten fingers, and appears healthy. He is one of the two highest functioning boys in his group and is a big helper. He is quite verbal, and he has good self-care skills, he is able to feed himself and ask to use the restroom. He likes to play with etch a sketches, toy phones, and bubbles. Artemur would probably do better in a family environment where he can be the youngest in the family.

$6715.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
code
Down Syndrome, 10+ Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Cherie

Girl, Born Dec 2009
Crouzon syndrome

Sweet Cherie …. she needs a family desperately!

Picture on the left is from December 2012, on the right is from summer 2012.

Cherie needs a family fast! From her medical records: congenital anomaly of the skull, feet and hands. Cleft hard palate, UPU, LLC, aortic defect.

$7040.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
code
Other Angel Girls, 0 - 5
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Thomas L19

Boy, Born November 2003

L19

Hi Thomas! Thomas is 9 years old and waiting for his forever family. He is in 2nd grade now in his school and doing well. He is very active and friendly, smart and helpful! He does have a heart condition that will need attention.

Thomas likes to listen music, fairytales and poems. He tries to recognize letters and digits from 1 to 10 now. Is able to count along if one also is counting together with him, can show the digit, which is needed on his palm, when asked. He also is trying to learn to group shapes and to recognize colors. Thomas likes working with playdough. He gladly participates in sports activities and he likes aerobic exercises. Thomas is good in acquiring and comprehending everything what is new to him.

Self care skills – is able to dress and undress his clothing, but needs some help to button and unbutton his clothes, puts on his boots. Eats and drinks slowly but self-dependently. Toilet-trained during the day, still needs help at night. Thomas is learning how to wash his hands without getting wet and also tries to brush his teeth. Willing to participate in different house-works, he watches how it is done by others and then imitates it.

Thomas walks and runs. Likes going outside. He pronounces simple words and his own name in his special ‘language’. Responds to his name and is active. Understands simple instructions. Repeats words and always wants to do something – playing, imitating sounds and actions. Especially boy likes to improvise dancing. He likes playing alone, then he puts pyramids, draws lines with pencil. He observes other children around him and then imitates what he has seen. Thomas always will find what to do in his spare time. Likes music lessons and he often dances by the music. Learns to put in order toys after he had played with them.

Diagnose: Severe mental retardation, significant behavioral changes that require a looking after or treatment (F72.1). Down’s Syndrome. Compensated hypothyroidism. Celiac disease. Gastritis, duodenitis-helicobacter pylori positive, congenital heart disease, defect of septum of auricle of the heart, cardiovascular incompetence I-II (CVI I-II).

$5110.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Marnie #29-8

Girl, born Feb 2007
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, repaired heart condition

Marnie was in and out of the hospital the first year of her life due to medical issues surrounding her heart condition. Her heart was successfully repaired when she was a year old and her recent cardiac check up indicated that her heart is functioning normally.

Marnie is currently walking with support and receiving PT to strengthen her leg muscles so that she can walk independently. She has recently started pronouncing sounds and syllables in an effort to communicate. She plays with toys and interacts appropriately with care givers. She is NOT aggressive toward herself nor toward the other children. She eats from a spoon.

Additional photos and video available!

$6063.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Drake (L)

Boy, born June 2010
Down syndrome, heart defect, anemia, kidney problem, astigmatism

Such a handsome little fella!

Update, summer 2012:
Drake’s development is delayed in all areas. He can sit on his own, but is not yet standing. Picks up toys, babbles.

$5318.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Married couples only (married at least 2 1/2 years)
Parents must be 18 years older than child
Parents over age 50 will be considered on an individual basis
Two unrelated children can be adopted together
Two trips are required
Both parents must travel for the first trip (approx 5-7 days)
Only one parent for the second trip (10-12 business days)

Categories

Down Syndrome, 0-2 Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Collier

Boy, born October 1999
Down syndrome, significant mental delays

This handsome young man has waited a long time for a family of his own!

Large families welcome, travel required.

$5190.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
code
Down Syndrome, 10+ Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Kanani

Kanani Girl, born April 2008 Anophthalmos of the left eye, optic atrophy of the right eye, spastic tetraparesis

Kanani has been transferred!

Lovely Kanani needs a family to help her reach her full potential.

From a family who met her in May 2012:

Kanani is very sweet girl. She is well cared for in a good orphanage by caring nannies. She gets lots of outside time when it’s warm out but this time is spent lying down in the stroller as she can’t sit on her own. She can hold on to your fingers and seems to just love to have attention although with her eye troubles it is difficult for her to respond. She likes to have her cheek stroked and her hand held. She is quite stiff and in need of physiotherapy and most of all love and attention. We were told that she will be transferred to an institution very soon unless a family is found as children at this orphanage are typically transferred at age 4.

Large families welcome; travel required.

$5312.40 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
code
Other Angel Girls, 0 - 5
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Randall

Boy, born 1999

Down syndrome; infantile cerebral paralysis

Randall is a handsome young man who likes to play outside, and is described as gentle with others. He is a sunny, cheerful boy, who also enjoys arts and crafts. He’s non-verbal, but is curious and open-hearted.

From a family who met him in summer 2012:

It took us a few days to really get to know Randall. He was not seeking out all the attention that some of the others were. He was content to swing and sing to himself while waiting patiently for someone to kick a soccer ball with him. Oh how he loves to kick a soccer ball.

He is such a kind gentle boy. He would patiently wait to ask to look through our photobooks. Unlike some of the others he was happy to just look – he didn’t need extra attention while looking through it. He was the most careful with the books always being sure to return them safely.

He has some speech issues. He talks and sings but is hard to understand. I think just before we left he was taken for surgery on his palate which may be why he has speech issues.

In addition to swinging and kicking the soccer ball he loves crafts (stringing tiny beads and coloring) He loved the electronic toys we brought – remote control helicopter and translator. But unlike many of the others he always waited his turn, was careful with the items and always gave it to the next boy when his time was up!

Unfortunately Randall is older – his time is running out!! It’s a pretty easy region – the 10 day wait has been waived in the past – and the boys are taken care of.

$5804.28 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Down Syndrome, 10+ Boys
Orphanage 50
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Rania

Girl, born March 1999
Down syndrome

She looks so thoughtful, doesn’t she? She only has until age 16 to be adopted — let’s not let her wait that long! This princess needs a Mama!

$5083.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
code
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Lene

NE243a Lene (2) P-OD
Lene (pronounced like Renee)

Girl, born August 2010
Down syndrome, congenital heart disease, language delay

What a doll baby! Love her little pigtails!

Lene responds to expressions of affection from other persons. She can adapt to any social environment.

As of February 2012, her report said that the she attends therapy 3 times a week.

Large families okay (with adequate space in the home)
One trip – total travel time 21-30 days in country (one parent can leave earlier)
Average length of time from Dossier submission to travel is 7-10 months
Total costs estimated around $27,000

$5694.25 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 0-2 Girls
Latin America
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Bryan (L)

Boy, born January 2002
has siblings (not available for adoption)

Specific mixed developmental delay; pseudobulbar dysarthria; flat footedness; heart murmur; bilateral subatrophy of the discs of optic nerves

Complex development disorder: intellect disorder, mental delay, degree not specified; neurologic disorder; movement position and vision disorders. Average mental delay is established. Significant deviation of his behavior requires attention or treatment.

May 2011 update:
Bryan attends a special school and willingly attends, however he does not understand the essence of learning and has no motivation. His skills of self regulation and hygiene are well developed. He dresses himself and can tie up his shoes. He eats independently. He willingly interacts with both children and adults. Independent activity is brief and the results are minimal. He colors nicely and can do a 30-50 piece puzzle. Bryan’s behavior is unmotivated, and his mood changes frequently. He likes using his imagination and creating stories. He does not understand the concept of time. His self confidence is poor. His visual perception is underdeveloped. He distinguishes the main colors. He counts specific objects up to ten. Bryan is unable to describe what he sees in a picture, only names objects he sees. He grasps the basic elements of writing. His active vocabulary is underdeveloped for his age. Bryan is unable to grasp the concept of adoption, but he has made it very clear that he does want a mommy.

$5853.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Other Angels Boys, 10+
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Katrina

Girl, Born December 2001

Oh what a miracle, to have an updated photo of Katrina!!! And there is the light I knew had to be there! She doesn’t realize it, but now that she has a profile here on Reece’s Rainbow, Katrina has a CHANCE…a chance for a new life, a family of her own, to get out of these four walls and to have something to smile about.

From her medical records: Down syndrome, significant cognitive delay (coupled with FAS), flatfoot, partial atrophy of optic nerves, esotropia, secondary cardiomyopathy.

From a missionary who visited with her in March 2012: Oh my heart…I so wanted to bring her home! She is a giggly soft hearted darling…she needs a mama!

Katrina and Tania can be adopted together if a family is approved and interested. Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome, travel required.

$5023.30 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Orphanage 50
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

James LA

Boy, Born May 2011
CO-A

Sweet baby James! Healthy besides his Down syndrome, and waiting for his forever family. Full medical and social history available.

Single heterosexual parents may adopt
No family size restrictions
Both parents must travel to the country and stay until completion of adoption — approx 5-7 weeks (one parent may leave after a week or two)
Estimated total cost $21,000-24,500
Multiple unrelated children may be adopted together

$5295.21 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 0-2 Boys
Latin America
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Leonard

Boy, born November 2002

Leonard is so handsome! Growing well, and is blessed to be in a boarding SCHOOL for children with special needs, not an adult mental institution. He has Down syndrome, but no other medical conditions listed at this time. He is said to be very quiet, friendly and cheerful.

Hope someone will see this darling boy and give him the chance he deserves to have a loving family of his own. Married couples only. Older parents and large families welcome. Travel required.

$5805.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
code
Down Syndrome, 10+ Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Millie #57-2

DOB: June 2004

Diagnosis: Down syndrome, strabismus, ecszema-primarily around the nose

Millie can walk and run. She is not yet talking. She enjoys listening to music and playing with toys that make sound. She enjoys going outside.

A couple short video clips are available from the agency.

$6351.13 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Tania

Girl, born August 2002.

She is said to be independant and active, and she especially loves to swing. She is shy with other children, and seeks attention from adults, cuddling up when hugs and affection are available.

From her medical records: Down syndrome, esotropia, flatfoot, secondary cardiomyopathy.

From a missionary who visited with her in March 2012: One time the care giver made her sit with other children she was so desperate for me all to herself shecried! she really didnt want to share me. This is seriously one child who wants a Mama! She seemed so bright, there is so much potential here being wasted. She whacked the other children to keep them away from me but I could tell she was not an aggressive child. Tania is fiesty and able and just desperate for love! I loved her!!! I wanted to bring her and Katarina home. Tania is always active and she loves playing with her swing set, unlike the other kids who rather just play with their toys. The child is a bit shy around the children of her age. However, she is very brave and courageous when dealing with new visitors. The girl suffers from a lack of motherly care and gentleness, so she is attracted to everyone who is nice and kind to her. She hides her lonely soul behind the wall of her active and independent lifestyle. But as soon as she receives a warm hug and a little love, the mischievous girl suddenly becomes docile and calm.

Larger families, older parents welcome. Travel required. This region does often waive the 10-day waiting period!

$6036.45 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Orphanage 50
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Jordan

Boy, born January 2005

Jordan is waving hello!

He has Down syndrome, and he seems very tiny for his age. The other picture we have of him, he is lying down — we have no other information about him, but it is possible he is not yet walking.

This sweet boy would thrive in a family!

$5805.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys
Orphanage 03
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Janna

Girl, born January 2005

Look at Janna’s long lovely fingers!

Janna has a congential anomaly of the brain. Both pictures we have of her she is lying down — she desperately needs a family to rescue her. Once she is transferred, she will likely be left in bed for the rest of her days.

There are many children in this orphanage who could be adopted together.

FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER!

From a family who met her in 2012:
I did not see her moving much but she would arch her back occasionally and make a few noises. She desperately wanted to move though. Desperately! She was the only child I ever saw that was given toys (I would suspect it was because the other kids would likely throw them out of the crib but Janna would keep them in the crib and play with them). The fact that she would play purposefully with toys speaks volumes about her cognitive ability. She would dangle the toys over her face and wiggle them around. She could move all of her limbs but did not seem to have enough strength to sit up on her own (although she almost did it). I do not know if she can roll herself over but when she did move she seemed to have more trunk and upper body strength then I expected. She was given one opportunity to sit up and be on her tummy and SHE LOVED IT! She reached for toys and enjoyed looking at herself in the mirror.

If I had to guess (and again it’s just a guess) I would guess that she has hydrocephalus and seizures. If that is true, I believe the care takers are hesitant to touch or move her. They may not understand hydrocephalus and seizures and are afraid to trigger one.

What touched me the most was every time I would rub her head or hands she looked at me like it was the most soothing thing that had ever happened to her – I will never forget that look. It was as if years of horrible memories were released and she soaked up the gentle attention.

My heart is absolutely broken for her… Janna is 7 years old and is living at the orphanage on borrowed time. It is believed that she will be transferred to a mental institution in September 2012. However if a family commits to adopt her the orphanage director may keep her at the orphanage until they come. I cannot even bring myself to think of her life in a mental institution, she is far too sweet and too gentle to deal with what she would experience. Please…someone…rescue Janna

$6042.81 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Orphanage 03
Other Angels Girls, 6-9
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Megan

Girl, Born October 2002

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. She was born with Down syndrome, and is positive for Hep B.

$7035.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Orphanage 36
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Brittany

Girl, Born April 2005

SO THANKFUL FOR A NEW PIC OF BRITTANY! She looks wonderful!!!

Brittany is a beautiful girl with striking blue eyes. She was born with severe effects of FAS. She is able to walk and speak some, but she is quite delayed. She will so benefit from having a loving family of her own.

More photos available

$5319.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Orphanage 58
Other Angels Girls, 6-9
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Giselle

Girl, Born June 2007

Miss Giselle has struggled her whole life. She desperately needs a loving family of her own. She is facing imminent transfer.

From her medical records: congenital nervous system malformation, microcephaly, craniostenosis, spastic tetraparesis syndrome, internal hydrocephalus, simptomatic epilepsy, severe mental delay, congenital cataract of the right eye, choreoretinitis of both eyes, severe protein-energy malnutrition.

$5084.58 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Orphanage 09
Other Angel Girls, 0 - 5
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Haven

Girl, Born March 2006

Poor Haven……sweet little girl. Such a pretty girl burdened with such medical and cognitive difficulties….and no mama to love her through them.

From her medical records: celiac disease, CP, toxic Hepatitis, hypotrophy of III stage

From our team who visited there: Haven is afraid of strangers and would not interact with us

$5054.31 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Orphanage 42
Other Angels Girls, 6-9
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Samuel #3-2

Boy, Born June 3, 2003

YAY, new photo of Samuel, loooks how he’s grown! Updated medical info available as well.

Samuel has Down syndrome, an undescended testicle & flat feet. He also has a functional heart murmur that does not require therapy. He is integrated in a room with healthy children. He walks independently. He can drink out of a cup but still requires assistance with feeding. He carries our simple verbal instructions. He seeks out the company of adults. His development is delayed in all areas.

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

$5082.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Veronika L23

Girl, Born April 2001

L59/L23

Praise God for new photos of Veronika! She has been listed with us for SO long.

Veronika is another Baltic beauty, with blue eyes and blonde hair. She is described as calm and well-behaved. She willingly performs directions from adults, and waits for encouragement and praise for doing a good job. Veronika is very observant…she keeps a close watch on adult’s speech and action, understands directions with the help if gestures/signs, tries to imitate adult behaviors, and reacts very positively to praise. She doesn’t like to be reprimanded. Veronika gladly engages in contact with a known adult, is cautious in contact with strangers, can cooperate with peers, and can play common games. Nevertheless, she plays very well on her own as well. She is able to act consistently and determinedly when she has a good routine (this is another common thread for children with Down syndrome). She has difficulties “switching gears” quickly. She can analyze and compare in a simple level, but cannot separate colors and sizes yet. She has a small vocabulary, is familiar with the parts of the body, eats independently, drinks from a cup, observes manners at the table, dresses and undresses alone, and brushes her teeth without assistance. Sounds like the perfect child to me!

Full medical and social history available. Single moms, older parents and larg families welcome. This is a wonderful program!

Both parents for 2 weeks for bonding time
Both parents come back for court several weeks later (only a couple of days)
One parent returns for 4 days to complete Embassy paperwork
Total cost, including travel approx $22,000
Stay in a furnished apartment or house with your new child for bonding

$6901.25 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Natalija L60

Girl, Born on March 16, 2001

This blue-eyed, blonde-haired beauty needs a loving family to thrive in! Natalija is described as active and friendly. She doesn’t like to be told “no” or be reprimanded, and cries as a result (aaahh, girls!). Natalija likes to play games with her peers, even if she doesn’t quite understand the rules. She is friendly and responsive, and is very loving towards her caregivers and friends. she is very good at playing independently and focusing on the task in front of her. She is stubborn sometimes, but I have found that this is a common trait of children with Down syndrome! Natalija does have a few words and basic self-service skills. She can dress and undress without help, and also eats and drinks unassisted.

Older parents, larger families, and single moms welcome.

$7237.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Tara

Tara (1) Tara (2) Girl, Born September 2002
PRC
Down syndrome

NEW pictures and an update, from 2013!

She is extroverted and can express her feelings very well. When she is happy she will greet you warmly and embrace you enthusiastically; if she thinks that she was treated wrongly she will make sharp sound and cry loudly to blow off her discontent. She has made great physical progress and can go up and down stairs and loves to dance around!

UPDATE from 2013:
Tara does not speak; she uses sign language to express herself. She is independent with most of her daily life. She is in a special need class; she can not read and write. She gets along with kids not super well but so so; Her personality is outgoing and she is very strong-willed. She can jump and climb. She likes to ride bike, watch TV, chase.

Single moms permitted, only one parent has to travel.

$5353.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Andy

Boy, Born April 2007
PRC
Down syndrome

From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: “ Andy is a sweet boy who has bonded well with his foster mother. He really enjoys playing outside!”

More photos available, along with full social history and medical records. Single moms permitted, only one parent has to travel.

$5047.52 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 3-5 Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Callie

Callie 2011 Girl, Born February 24, 2006
PRC
Down syndrome

From a missionary who visited with her in August 2010: Callie is an active girl who enjoys being outdoors. She can drink by herself , go up and down stairs, and play ball.

More photos available, along with full social history and medical records. Single moms permitted, only one parent has to travel.

$5130.47 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Samantha and Kristina

Girls, Born November 22, 2004 &

November 27, 2005

HELP, WE HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!

Samantha (the oldest), on the left: Brown hair and stunning green eyes! Microcephaly, mental retardation, crossed eyes, physically capable, friendly and affectionate girl, will do well in family environment. High likelihood of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Kristina, on the right: cognitively delayed, physically capable, helpful, friendly, likes to play, good girl.

The girls are currently NOT in the same orphanage, but are in the same region and we could love for them to be adopted together.

$6758.05 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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Available to Large Families
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Other Angel Siblings
Other Angels Girls, 6-9
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Glenn

Boy, Born August 16, 2003
Down syndrome

Glenn has blonde hair and blue eyes. He has Down syndrome, and struggles with the effects of FAS. With this comes strabismus and a valvular heart defect. Despite this, he is doing well, mobile and active and friendly.

As with all children living in these difficult conditions, this child’s cognitive development has regressed significantly since he/she was younger. It is of crucial importance that any family considering the adoption of an older child from the mental institution setting be well prepared for what to expect with regards to how the neglect and lack of adequate medical care and nourishment has affected this child. These children all have TREMENDOUS potential for improvement, and deserve to have a life outside these four walls.

Updated 2012:

Sweet Glenn is such a love! Despite multiple medical conditions he is doing pretty well! He loves to hug and understands commands. His finger motor skills are not well developed. He can eat and use the bathroom independently. He is currently not speaking very much but it does not sound like he attends any speech therapy. He does need help changing his clothes but he is practicing!

This little guy could greatly use a family to help stimulate his speech and his fine motor skills.

These children are truly living on borrowed time, and families should be home study approved before an official commitment can be made for this child.

$6221.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys
Orphanage 68
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Wyatt

Boy, Born May 2004

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Diagnosis: HIV. He takes daily medication ART (antiretroviral therapy). Very smart, tells poems, can draw, write, is good in mathematics, participates in children’s activities, likes encouragement.

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

$5253.97 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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Available to Large Families
HIV+, 6-9
Orphanage 20
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Michael SN.26

Boy, Born December 7, 2001
Latin America SN.26

Diagnosis: Down syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Language delay, Moderate mental delay

Michael says “HI MOM, do you see me? I’m waiting for you!” Michael is a handsome, happy, and active little boy! He has been blessed to be very loved and well taken care of! But here he is waving to his new mama, wherever she may be! FULL MEDICAL and SOCIAL RECORDS available. Michael is described as very loving and affectionate. He is well adjusted and attached to his caregivers. He is very active and physically capable…a typical boy! He receives therapy regularly and continues to work on his speech. Please consider Michael! His adoption will open doors for so many more children in this wonderful, but small, program!

From his caregivers: Michael attends a school for children with special needs. He has been in the orphanage since he was 2 1/2 years old. Michael is very affectionate and has achieved a certain level of independence. He demonstrates an ability to adapt quickly in various situations and has great capacity to give and receive affection. He is working on improving his pronunciation.

Update Feb 2012: (further records available on development)
He is a child with fast adaptation to new situations, however when he gets confidence and trust to somebody, he has demanding and resistant behavior when somebody don’t do what he wants. The lack of an appropriate way to express his ideas, emotions and thoughts, generates emotions like sadness and frustration; this usually can be manifested in situations who are demanding.

Michael is a happy child, likes to show his affection, affectionate and with big desires of attention. His social development corresponds to mild retardation. In self-reliance activities his performance is independent, for which he only requires slight supervision. In activities which involve expressive and written language he still requires support.

Michael’s country is *beautiful* to visit, and is rich in culture and history. Amazing trip no matter what time of year!

Single women or married couples, age 25-55
Both parents, one trip of 4 weeks
Total cost approx $27,000

$7180.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 10+ Boys
Latin America
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Kaleb #6-5

DOB: September 2003
Down syndrome

Kaleb is on a gluten free diet for symptoms of Celiac disease.

Kaleb’s gross motor skills are developing, but delayed. He started walking when he was 4 years old and still requires assistance going up and down steps. He can run, but it is with a “clumsy” gait. He spends most of his time sitting in a child’s chair. He requires 1:1 assistance with academic tasks. He eats with assistance. He is a calm child. He does not exhibit any auto-aggression. He responds to his name but doesn’t usually follow verbal instructions. He makes eye contact, but he does not talk. He likes to play with cars, balls, stuffed animals and on the swing. He prefers to spend his time alone instead of interacting with other children.

Addition photos and videos from October 2012 are available of Kaleb.

$5784.26 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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Available to Large Families
Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Child of the Month
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Grant

Boy, Born January 24, 2005

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

This monkey reminds me of Reece! Maybe it’s the buzz hair cut, or the dark eyes….or the “I’m faster than you” look in his eyes!

Grant is HEALTHY, active, walking/running/climbing, feeding himself, many words. Grant is already 7 and has been transferred to the older child institution. Hope someone will consider him!

$7434.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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Available to Large Families
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys
Orphanage 38
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

Jimmy

Boy, Born March 30, 2007
PRC

From a missionary who visited with him in May 2010: “ Jimmy is a delightful three year old with Down Syndrome. He is decribed as being quiet and playful. Jimmy doesn’t walk by himself yet, but he can get anywhere he needs by holding onto furniture and walls. He only says a few words, but understands so much more. Jimmy has a close relationship with his foster father. When foster dad hugs him and raises him up, he laughs happily. Jimmy also loves the outdoors. When foster mom takes him to pick up his older foster brother from school, he raises his head in his stroller, looks at the sky, and laughs heartily. He is curious about everything. ”

Update in July 2011: Jimmy, now four years old, has been on the shared list for a long time … At the time his file was submitted, he didn’t even walk yet! Now he runs. When the file was prepared, he didn’t speak at all. He’s still a man of few words, but he does call those in his foster family by name … If his family doesn’t find him soon, they may move him out of his foster home to make room for another child who they feel may have a better chance at a family.”

More photos available, along with full medical records. Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.

$5014.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Categories

Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 3-5 Boys
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)

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