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Milo #HA
Boy, born May 2003
Moderate mental delays, speech intelligibility issues
Additional information coming soon.
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.
Julian
Boy, born September 2002
Severe mental delays
It wasn’t clear if Julian was just sitting in the chair, or if he’s not walking.
Brooks
Boy, September 2003
Down syndrome, severe mental delays
Brooks is also believed to have FAS, as well.
Boy, born March 2013
Boy, born December 2003Susana
Girl, born August 2006
Mixed hemangioma of face and neck, Chronic viral hepatitis C, Other specified deforming dorsopathies (carriage defect), Astigmatism, Iron deficiency anemia
Susana is a friendly and sociable girl!
Phineas
Boy, born Oct 2008
PRC
Spina bifida (postoperative),
fracture (postoperative, left lower limb),
club feet(postoperative),
delays (diagnosed by IQ test on a toddler)
Phineas is four years old. Despite the mention of a low IQ, his file says he is very clever. He was abandoned at one year old, and had already had his spina bifida surgery. He is now able to walk and has good self care abilities. He attends kindergarten. He likes to play outside and with toy planes. Can you imagine his delight if he could actually ride on a real airplane with his forever family?
Gaspar
Boy, born July 2006
PRC
Spina bifida (post operative) and hydrocephalus (post operative)
Gaspar can stand with support, and is currently being trained to walk. His caregivers believe that there is a good chance for him to walk in the future, maybe just with crutches. He does not have bowel/bladder control, but knows when he goes. He is a sweet boy with a great personality. He is waiting for his forever family to help him be the best that he can be!
Tera #26-5
Age: 12
Diagnosis: dysplasia of right pelvic joint – condition after surgery. 50 % degree of disability without others’ help, was determined
Tera is 12 years old. She just completed 5th grade and is doing very well in all aspects of her development. She has age appropriate gross motor skills. She sings, recites rhymes and says her favorite subjects are math, drawing (crafts) and physical exercise. She can read and write well.
Additional photos and videos from June 2013 are available for interested families.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Ava and Mia
Sisters age 5 and 3
Gorgeous girls!
The older girl has a malformation in her hip. She walks, she runs, but she does have a noticeable limp.
The younger girl has been diagnosed as having ‘small eyes’. Some children with this problem are blind but she can see. She runs and plays and a casual observer would not think that she has a vision problem. But, up close you can see her turning her head to the side and really concentrating when she wants to see something.
Decker
Boy, born Sept 2012
Down syndrome
We don’t have a full update on little Decker — it’s not known if he has any additional health needs.
What a little lovebug!
Pippa
Girl, born January 2001
HIV
Pippa is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Mindy
Girl, born December 1999
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
Mindy is a beautiful 13 year old girl with an incredible spirit! She was abandoned at age 6, but in spite of that, she has an optimistic and thankful heart. She likes to sing and hum throughout her day, she is honest and accepts correction well. She has good judgment, has a great thirst for knowledge, good understanding and excellent study habits. She attends school in the orphanage. She is talkative and friendly, and a good communicator. She has moderate cerebral palsy and requires a wheelchair to get around, but her speech is clear and she is working hard on her English.
Here you can see video of her, where she says, “Hello everyone, my name is Mindy. I hope I will have a family, have daddy, mother, brothers and sisters. I am a girl who has a ready smile.”
Sulley
Boy, born 2005
PRC
Meningocele
Sulley is a sweet boy with a great sense of humor! Even when younger, he always had a large vocabulary and liked to talk! He is attending school through his group foster home. Sulley has a diagnosis of postoperative meningocele, scoliosis and deformity of thorax. He is listed as HBV suggested, but that is believed to be due to the positive results caused when given the Hep B vaccine.
This funny, sweet little boy is waiting for a fun loving family to find him. Videos are available which show how adorable and sweet this cutie really is.
Lenny
Boy, born June 2002
PRC
Deaf
This guy has personality! He is 11, and has a great sense of humor (he’s a little jokester). Lenny’s special need is deafness. He attends a boarding school for deaf children during the week, and lives at the foster home on weekends. He speaks sign language, which will be great when he meets his forever family. He is very intelligent with the computer, likes cars, cartoons, and building blocks.
He has good relationships with both his foster parents. He is smart and willing to help with housework. He is described as a gentleman. When he goes grocery shopping with his foster mom he always points to the heaviest bags and says “Mom, I am Superman, I will help you carry that”. Every family needs a Superman. After all, Superman was adopted too!
Gina
Girl, born September 2008
Gina has a sunshiney smile! She has cerebral palsy, and needs a family to help her reach her full potential.
More pictures available, but she is seated in this chair in all the pictures we have.
Gina will be available for international adoption when she turns 5, in September 2013.
Wesley
BOY, born January 2008
From his medical records: internal hydrocephalus, multi cystic encephalomalacia, convulsive disorder, hernia, secondary cardiomyopathy, patent foramen ovale, anomalous chord of the left heart ventricle, secondary optic atrophy
Wesley is now available for international adoption, as he is 5 years old.
Clyde
Boy, born December 1998
HIV
Clyde is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Shawn
Boy, born August 2001
HIV
Shawn is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Zach
Boy, born August 2005
HIV
Zach is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
AnnaMarie
Girl, born December 1998
HIV, crossed eye
AnnaMarie is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Jude
Boy, born March 2002
HIV
What a shy smile this handsome boy has.
Jude is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Trisha and Tyler
Girl, born November 2000
HIV
Such a beautiful girl!
Trisha has an older brother (born 1999), who is healthy. They will be available to be adopted together, in early 2014.
Trisha is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Cooper
Boy, born July 2001
HIV
Oh my gosh, isn’t he CUTE! Look at that smile, and those freckles!
Cooper is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Reyce
This boy is about 10 years old and is HIV+
He loves playing soccer and says he wants to be a doctor when he grows up. He enjoys going to school and is in the second grade. He’s a good student who studies well by himself but also asks questions in class when needed. He’s gone through a lot in his young life and is ready for a forever family.
Izahic
Boy, born around May 31, 2012
He has craniosynostosis, visual problems, undescended testes
He is developmentally delayed. He cannot support his head. He can hold an object in each hand and he feeds and sleeps well. He is a very cute baby boy! He needs a family to provide him with the love and care he lacked early in life so that he can flourish and reach his full potential.
Video and additional photos available from the agency.
Armando
This little guy is about six years old. He was found abandoned in 2009 and police were unable to locate his family.
He’s been diagnosed with Down syndrome and is developmentally delayed.
He is described as a cute boy and he likes to play with his peers. He knows some simple words and understands and follows some instructions from adults. He needs a family who can provide him with the love and support he lacked in his early life.
Update June 2013:
Our family met this little guy in January 2012 & then again in January 2013. He is a sweetie. He is very independent and very mobile. I chased him all around the playground. He loved the games on our iPhone’s & enjoyed looking at pictures. He understands adults and is very loving. We were told he goes to a kindergarten school. He is super bright, a loves to laugh. He definitely has the stubborn, “I’m not done playing on your phone” attitude typical with our little DS lovies. He was very loving & really enjoyed our teenage girls & our younger boys. I think he would settle in easily into a family. This orphanage is very organized, structured and he is blessed to be there. BUT HE. NEEDS. A. FAMILY.
Murray
Boy, born August 2001
HIV
Isn’t he handsome!
Murray is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Patience
Girl, born 2004
HIV, mild mental delays
Patience has parentage of mixed backgrounds (her father was reportedly a visiting foreign exchange student) and she is treated poorly because of her skin color. She is not in a great orphanage; she desperately needs a family.
From a family who met her in 2012:
She’s precious and sweet, but was terrified. They said she doesn’t talk hardly at all ever- my guess is selective mutism. She was definitely the racial minority, no apparent physical disability at all, very smart, receptive language skills seemed awesome. We just adored her and felt so sorry for her.
She would press up close to us and slide one little dark hand over and touch my knee and then the others would yell at her and she’d cringe and her eyes would cloud over and she’d slide to the back of the pack and just watch. We just loved her. Truly.
Ariel
Girl, born July 2008
Goltz syndrome, severe mental delays, multiple malformations of upper and lower limbs, umbilical hernia, nasal septum deflection, congenital ptosis of the right eye, coloboma, hypermetropia of both eyes, dacryocystitis of the right eye, macula papilloma
Little Ariel is severely delayed and has a host of medical issues; she will need a family with access to good medical care.
Luna
This lovely little girl is about 11 years old.
She has albinism.
Luna has grown up in an orphanage and is in desperate need of a forever family. Due to her albinism and the intense African sun, she has trouble seeing and frequently suffers from sunburns.
She is a quiet girl with a very sweet disposition.
Ruth
Ruth is about 5 or 6 years old.
Though she has not been officially diagnosed, it is believed she has cerebral palsy.
She was abandoned as an infant and is being cared for in an orphanage. She spends most of her days in bed and has not received any physical therapy for her condition. She smiles and interacts with her caretakers and the other children. She cannot sit up on her own and requires total care.
Laramie
Boy, born October 2012
Laramie was an abandoned child weighing about five pounds at birth. He has a very small head that is abnormally shaped. He has a problem in his neck where his head is pulled to the side and back towards his shoulder which may be torticollis. He will likely need physical therapy for this. He may have a visual impairment, but this has not been determined for sure.
Dominikus
Boy, Born June 2008
Sickle cell anemia (Hemoglobin S-C)
This happy little guy was abandoned at about 2 years of age. When he arrived at the orphanage, he was very sick and malnourished. He could not walk and could barely sit up because he was so weak. He has now been living in an orphanage for 3 years. Although he was slow to speak and to walk, he is now speaking a little, is walking, and catching up with peers.
Sven #HA
Boy, born Oct 2002
Diminished intellectual capacity. Calm, affectionate.
Slightly delayed intellectual capacity for his age. The child is very calm and good, no aggression is observed, he is very loving and sensitive. Very much likes to color and draw, has very good sense of color. During the day he likes to draw and to order puzzles. At school lags behind, his attention is easily distracted.
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.
Clive #HA
Boy, born January 2001
Controlled epilepsy (Grand mal seizures, medicated), light mental delays.
Clive is said to be calm, affectionate. He displays deficiency in the basic cognitive functions – thinking, memory, attention, perceptions, imagination. The fine motor skills are also not well developed.
He is a very intelligent child, responsible towards school, has no absences, he discusses and shares with the educators and conducts a conversation. He works with a resource teacher at school. His character is calm, balanced, alert and affectionate.
Clive is a student in the 5-th grade and is well adapted in the school environment. He starts working slowly, with endeavor. He works on adapted program on language, literature and mathematics. He knows how to add and subtract. He has an affinity towards music and loves to sing. He is contact with the other children and adults. Doesn’t enter in conflicts with the other children, he is polite, follows the general rules and norms for conduct. Knows the hierarchy in the institutions – school, he behaves well.
Clive is well developed physically, positive and well-wishing, very friendly and easily makes contact.
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.
Darren #HA
Boy, born March 2010
Hydrocephalus
Darren is very calm and smiling, but doesn’t sit or walk – he only lays because his head is too heavy.
He is happy when he sees the members of the staff, recognizes familiar people from strangers. He feels good when being around other children and adults. Grabs a toy when given to him and holds it for a while. Turns his head towards the direction of a sound. Makes active and passive movements with the limbs. Has a calm daily and night sleep.
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.
Jacques #401 OD
Boy, born 2006
neuropsychological, motor and speech development delays
Jacques has severely delayed neuropsychological, motor and speech development. His behavior corresponds to that of an infant. He makes several steps independently and walks when held by one hand. He doesn’t speak, but produces monotonous sound combinations. He sometimes seeks adults’ physical closeness.
Hannah
Girl, born Dec 2006
PRC
Anal Atreisa (post surgery) / Bilateral Microtia
Hannah is a beautiful little girl who is 6 years old. She came into care when she was just a few days old. Hannah was born with anal atresia, and received corrective surgery in 2008. The surgery was successful, and she is now able to control her bowels with no problem.
Hannah also has bilateral microtia and is unable to hear. She uses some sign language, and will start school in September. Hannah is very active, and loves to play with the other kids. Her fine motor skills are excellent. She is a very “sensible” child, according to the nannies, and they seldom have to worry about her. Hannah loves to dance, and is good at imitating. We have a very recent video so you can see her. Hannah is a smart little girl, and will surely do her best in school. She needs a family…she is such a sweet little one, and will be such a wonderful daughter! Please consider this special little girl!
Shawna
Girl, born March 2009
PRC
Shawna just turned 4 and has Down syndrome.
Shawna is living in foster family and has built a really good attachment with them. She likes to be close to her foster parents and they love her very much.
Shawna is introverted and quiet. She likes imitating the actions of adults. At home, when her foster mother is doing housework, Shawna will get a cloth to clean somewhere following her mother. She also likes listening to music; when she sees children singing and dancing on TV, she will shake her hips with the music. Shawna also likes drawing, scribbling and writing.
She likes playing with other children, and can get along well with them. She can take care of herself, and in daily life she can express her needs, and the teachers, aunts and mother can understand her meaning. She can take care of herself, and she can eat without help. Shawna knows how to use the bathroom and she can put on and take off clothes and shoes.
Sarai
Girl, born 2003
FAS, HIV
Sarai should be in a family with no children or much older children; her behaviors are that of a younger child. She has FAS, HIV, and tests positive for TB on the skin test.
She is so cute!
Grace
Girl, born November 2007
PRC
Grace has been diagnosed with Postoperative ASD (CHD). Grace has recovered well after her operation from 2010.
Grace is outgoing, smiles often, and likes playing with other children. She is a beautiful girl and is curious about the outside world. When intrigued by new objects, she will carefully observe and explore them. She likes meeting new people, and gets along with other children her age. She is a very active 5 year old. She can run and jump, can feed herself and use the restroom by herself. She can take on and off her clothing independently. She understands the meaning of “no”, can call “father”, “mother”. She can say “one, two” “give” “want” “fetch.” She enjoys listening to music and singing loudly. Even though nobody can understand what she is singing and yelling, she is very happy and involved in it. Even though she does not like speaking, she is very smart and observant. Grace likes to help the aunt to do some housework, such as folding the quilts and picking up toys. When the caretakers are holding the young children and they drop their toys, Grace will take the initiative to retrieve the toys. When the aunts want to feed the babies, Grace will take the initiative to bring them a towel. Her favorite fruits are bananas and small tomatoes. She also likes desserts.
Cliff #397 OD
Boy, born 2008
This almost 5-year-old boy has infantile cerebral palsy, microcephaly, club feet, congenital megacolon and hypotrophy.
Cliff laughs aloud when jested and smiles when involved in interaction. He follows moving objects with his eyes. He listens to adults’ speech. He has a good appetite. His sleep is calm.
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.
Lucy and Linus #399 #400 OD
Lucy is a 5-year-old girl (born 2007) who has congenital microcephaly, infantile cerebral palsy, severe mental delay,delayed psychomotor development, multiple malformation syndrome. She rolls from back to belly and vice versa independently. She remains in a seated position for a short time when provided with some support. She shows interest in toys – she grabs and holds a toy in her hand, waves it around and examines it closely. She responds emotionally to seeing a familiar adult.
Linus is a 4-year-old boy(born 2009) who has microcephaly, congenital anomaly of the central nervous system, delayed psychomotor development, severe mental delay, multiple malformation syndrome. When put in a baby walker he steps on the floor with his whole feet and starts to slowly go around the room in the walker. The boy remains in a seated position for a short time with an adult’s assistance. He follows each and every movement of a person or an object with his eyes and head. He loves to watch the other children playing and moving around.
These siblings have very similar diagnoses. Biotinidase deficiency is suspected. There is an emotional bond between the children and they often hold hands, smile, laugh, look for each other with their eyes and jest with each other when they are placed side by side.
Because we only have these files for a short time, they will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for them.
Carl #394 OD
Boy, born 2001
History of seizures, speech delays
Carl is an 11-year-old boy, who takes epilepsy medication, hasn’t had a seizure ever since he was placed in the institution where he is at present (June 2009); has a speech difficulty; interacts freely with both familiar and unfamiliar people; loves playing with all children; shows a great interest in being involved in different activities; likes logic games; has normal physical development.
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.
Ethan
Boy, born November 1999
HIV, astigmatism
Ethan is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Ally
Girl, born Aug 25, 1997
HIV, non rheumatic carditis
She is aging out but says, “YES, I want to be adopted!”
A family will need to have paperwork filed PRIOR to her birthday in August; otherwise she will not be able to be adopted.
Ally is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
Nathaniel
Boy, born May 2002
PRC
Nathaniel is an outgoing boy turning 11 years old in May. His intellectual development is delayed, but he does have normal body development.
Nathaniel was found and brought to the institution when he was 2 years and 6 months old. Upon admission, he could stretch his hands out when he wanted to be cuddled and could say mom. When he was 3, he could say sister, aunt and brother in Chinese. By the time he was 5, he could tie his shoelaces without help and could basically understand adults. Nathaniel learned how to do simple chores such as sweeping the floor and cleaning the desk when he was 8. Now, he is able to have simple communication with others and helps the aunt do simple tasks around the house. Nathaniel is an active boy that loves playing sports with his classmates. He is also good at saying thank you and says hello to others on his own initiative.
Benji
Boy, born July 2001
PRC
Benji is a happy 11 year old boy that has been diagnosed with mental delays, Esotropia of both eyes and hearing loss of both ears. Aside from these conditions, Ben has normal body development, and is doing well at the institute.
Benji was admitted to the institute at the age of 1 year and 3 months. At that time, he was able to sit for a while and could wave “good bye” to people. When he was 2, he could put on his own clothes and enjoyed playing games with his peers. At age 3, he could run, jump, and greet people in a positive manner. At the institute, Benji has learned many things such as washing his hands and face, eating dinner with a spoon, putting on his shoes, recognizing male and female, and saying thank you. He is now able to understand directions and do basic self-care. Benji also loves to play outdoors, and often kicks the ball around with his classmates. Benji is described as an active, open, and smiling boy that gets along well with others.
John
Boy, born January 2009
PRC
Meningocele
John has meningocele. Following surgery, under the heartfelt care of the nannies, he recovered well and his legs move with strength. When he was four months old, he could lift his head when lying on his stomach. Now he can roll over.
John is a quiet and gentle child and he seldom cries. After he has eaten, he will lie on his side on the mat to look in the mirror. Seeing his reflection in the mirror, his vision will follow moving people in the mirror. Sometimes he will use his two hands to grab a nearby toy.
Marv
Boy, born October 2001
Crossed-eyes, development delays
From someone who met him:
Marv is a very sweet, happy boy. He loves to play soccer, even though his vision problems make that very difficult for him. He has been living in a boarding school for typical kids, and receiving his own private lessons, but recently was transferred to a facility in another region specifically for children with special needs. His favorite class is math, and he gets great grades in math. His least favorite class is Ukrainian. He is said to learn more slowly than other children, which is why he has required private lessons.
He is cheerful, friendly, and sociable. He said several times he would like to be adopted by an American family.
Hattie
Girl, born December 2009
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect — atrial septal defect, after surgery
Oh what a precious little sweetheart! Love the bows in her hair!
Update June 2013:
Hattie was in our daughter’s groupa and seems so sweet. She often was in the stroller when her groupa was outside, but sometimes the nannies would take her our of it. She can sit independently, stand with support and was able to walk with one hand held assist. She would follow us with her eyes and look at us when we were nearby. She needs a mama and papa to love her and help her grow.
She is so pretty — her pictures don’t do her justice!
Laynie #65-5
Age: 6
Diagnosis: Delayed development
Laynie is described as having a positive attitude toward herself and others. Her motor skills are well developed. Her speech is delayed, but she speaks using single words and simple sentences. She’s attending kindergarten and has the assistance of a resource teacher. She mimics the actions of adults and plays games with other children. She enjoys looking at books. She follows verbal directions, asks questions and is beginning to memorize short poems and songs.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Abraham #59-3
Age: 3
Diagnosis: Combined defect (cleft lip, soft palate and hard palate) – surgically corrected, delays in development
Abraham has had 6 surgeries to correct his cleft and palate issues. He makes some vocalizations, but does not have any developed speech at this time. He has well developed motor skills: walks, runs, goes up/down steps unassisted. He eats independently and drinks from a cup. His attention is unstable and he does not interact with the other children. He does interact with known adults, and has a 1:1 caregiver that spends time with him several days a week. He has been evaluated by a psychologist and diagnosed with moderate mental delays.
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.
Evan #65-2
DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: Craniostenosis
Family history: biological sibling has the same genetic condition
Evan is 3 years old. He is on a special diet due to episodes of vomiting that led to a diagnosis of a metabolism problem. He sits up, crawls, walks with assistance and enjoys being placed in a walker. He reaches for toys and plays with them for periods of time once they are given to him. He is making sounds and babbling, but does not yet have purposeful speech. He loves to interact with adults and will pout when they do not give him the desired attention. He imitates the actions of adults. He has a 1:1 caregiver that works with him daily.
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.
Easy travel, larger families, older parents and single moms welcome.
Liam #56-1
DOB: May 2007
Liam was born with a cleft lip. He has undergone genetic testing and extensive evaluations and consultations with specialists. There is no official medical diagnosis that has been found. The neurologist found “slightly increased muscle tonus of the right leg and extended reflexogenic zone.” His ears are described as “specifically modified”, though his hearing is not effected. Otherwise, all testing and reports have come back clear/healthy.
Liam has delays in his motor skills and his cognitive development. He sits up and moves around in awalker. He’s not yet walking independently. He reacts when spoken to, answers to his name and pronounces some random syllables and words. He laughs loudly and holds toys and observes them closely. His medical report states: “He needs a family.” Yes, he does!
UPDATE: We have new photos and VIDEOS of Liam!!! He is very small for his age. However, in the videos, he is very alert and responsive to the staff. Several additional photos and videos are available of Liam.
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.
Ruby #56-2
DOB: May 2007
Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus-shunt is in place, opthamolgist prescribed glasses
Ruby’s legs are said to be “spastic”, though no further explanation is given. She rolls over and when on her stomach, can supports herself on her arms while holding her head up. She reaches for toys and holds them. She laughs out loud and she is begining to make purposeful sounds in an effort to communicate. She has a volunteer that works with her and she recognizes this person as soon as she sees her.
We have several photos and videos of Ruby.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Corwyn
Boy, Jan 2009
Down syndrome
Oh, hello handsome!
Update June 2013:
Corwyn is completely adorable. He is very interactive. He can walk by himself and keeps up well with some of the other kids in his groupa. He always smiled at us when we walked by him or his groupa. He also often would say hi and bye, sometimes waving when we were walking by him. He enjoys playing with a pull car, playing with a ball, and spinning. One day when we were outside on the playground, he came up to us and stood at the other end of the sea-saw horse toy, rocking it with his hands. He would do really well in a family and needs a mama and papa soon.
Reign
Girl, born December 1999
Cerebral palsy, deep mental handicap
Bedridden and quiet, so heartbreakingly alone.
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Velia
Girl, born August 2000
Down syndrome and cerebral palsy
From someone who met her:
She was in an almost empty room, just with another child next to her. She was rocking and gnawing at the bars of the cot and such a sad sight to behold. My heart just collapsed for her!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Salome
Girl, born March 1998
Microcephaly, cerebral palsy, deep mental handicap
Salome needs the care and attention of a family, to provide the medical interventions and therapy she so greatly needs.
From someone who met her:
Her thinness is heart stopping! She was twisted and sucking on a bottle, such a lost and forgotten soul! Obviously in such desperate need!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Boy, born August 2000Pearson
Boy, born Dec. 2004
Moderate mental delays
He is a very good boy, communicable, calm and friendly.
Boy, born January 1999Della
Girl, born June 2002
Down syndrome, deep mental handicap, deficiency anemia, hypostatura
From someone who met her:
I called her the crying girl as she was sobbing uncontrollably and just being ignored, she had a pencil which she kept turning over and over as she sobbed, it was heartbreaking. This place too cold and hard for such a child!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Phoenix
Boy, born May 2002
Cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis, epilepsy, hydrocephaly, deep mental handicap
From someone who met him:
Bedridden but still able to smile. They seemed particularly keen for me to photograph this child and kept turning his head for a better shot! I sensed that they too spot the potential within this child who smiled from inside his limited life. Somebody please go get this boy out of this cot!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Boy, born Sept 2000Solomon
Boy, born March 2001
Significant mental delays, sequela after viral encephalitis, cerebral palsy, tetraparesis, epilepsy
He was a truly desperate sight. He sat rocking back and forth and moaning and staring into space. I wonder how a real life in a family could break the shell he is now locked in. My heart breaks for him even now!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Morris
Boy, born 2001
Significant mental delays, hydrocephaly, spastic paresis and inborn partial optic atrophy
From someone who met him:
He is a quiet child who smiled every time I looked his way.
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Delmar
Boy, born January, 2004
Down syndrome, mental delays, inborn partial optic atrophy of both eyes
From an adoptive family who visited with him in June 2013: I met Delmar today. He is really tiny … maybe the size of a 3 year old, very petite in build. He was quite shy and didn’t want to come near me. He moved away when I tried to touch his hand. He was more open with the therapist who was there (a guy). Mostly he just sat on a mat, rocking and looking into space. Occasionally he waved his hands around. He’s a beautiful little boy, and was adorable in a tiny pair of overalls.
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Kendall
Girl, born January 2006
cerebral palsy, bigeminal epilepsy, deep mental handicap, inner hydrocephaly, convergent squint
Kendall is a true orphans, as her mother has passed away.
From someone who met her:
She was gorgeous, when I spent time with her she had been taken into the playroom by a caretaker and she was lapping up every single second, she couldn’t stop laughing and grinning; it was a joy to watch! when I compare to pictures I received of her later in her cot it does not look like the same child! She needs a life and love, she could bloom, I know it!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Iggy
Boy, born Aug 1997
Cerebral palsy, microcephaly, mental delays
What a smiler and an utter sweetheart!
He grinned and laughed and his disposition did not match up to his circumstances or surroundings. In my short time with him he was an utter ray of sunshine.
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Nehemiah
Boy, born January 2000
Cerebral palsy, difficult mental handicap
From someone who met him: When I met him I was heartbroken! More than any child in the institution the sight of this thin boy with his hands tied and blood on his sleeves made me weep! My own child self-harms and I think I connected with this sight…it could have been my angel!! The staff told me he was tied for his protection, as he hurts himself; the holes on his sleeves obviously points to this… my own child has a self-harming syndrome and lives a wondrously happy and fabulous family life! Yes it needs managing but this child in front of me was desperate and my heart literally broke! He needs help and the life I know he can lead!
From an adoptive family who visited with him in June 2013: I met Nehemiah today. He is in a groupa with 7 other boys. In the playroom he sat on a mat with a stuffed lion. He didn’t really interact with me at all. Occasionally he would begin to cry loudly. Luckily, the caregivers responded to him quickly. He has sores all over his hands and wounds on his face. He’s a very attractive little guy, though.
COMPLETED & APPROVED HOME STUDY REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMITMENT. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Jonathan
Boy, born March 2003
Sequels of encephalitis, convulsive disorder, sensorimotor alalia, deep mental handicap
A terribly sad rocking child whose face showed so much sorrow behind the eyes it was heart wrenching! He moaned and rocked and seemed untouchable! His eyes haunt me even now! How I wish I could have spent more time with him. He so needs a family to wipe away that sorrow.
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Fabio
Boy, born November 2002
Cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis, microcephaly, deep mental handicap, carditis, biliary dyskinesia
He was in the same room as Bobby and seemed quite quiet. I would love to see him outside of those stifling rooms.
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Mario
Boy, born May 2001
Mental delays, inborn hydrocephaly, cerebral palsy, anemia
When I met him he was in the institution, but he has since moved to the first happy home (after another boy was adopted) so he is in a much better situation. I know emotionally he suffers, as he cries an awful lot.
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Blaine
Boy, born Sept 1999
Cerebral palsy, deep mental handicap, hydrocephaly, complete vascular leukoma, corneal staphyloma, inborn optic atrophy
This child is rather calm, but always smiles when somebody touches him, and always tries to walk with somebody’s support.
From a family who met him in June 2013: I met Blaine today. When I arrived at the orphanage he was being stretched by the therapist. He seemed to really like the therapist and would crawl to him and hold up his hands so that he could stand up. He can walk if you hold both his hands, and I saw him in a gait trainer, too. It’s very difficult for him to walk as he doesn’t seem to be able to fully straighten his legs. Blaine smiles a lot and seemed to be a pretty happy kid. He did get mad about something and have a tantrum, but it passed quickly. He rocks a lot and makes repetitive noises. He came over to sit by me and took my hand from another child’s so he could hold it. He was very interested in my iPhone.
From someone who met him: He was a bundle of smiles, just desperate to interact with us. [One of the men] picked him up and swung him, they obviously have built up a relationship and he shrieked with laughter…it was joyous! He was made to sit next to Tania for a picture, she hated it but he was just fine! He would blossom in a family and with a life!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Miriam
Girl, born August 2007
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities, myopia
Miriam also has significant signs of FAS, although that is not diagnosed
From someone who met her:
I loved this child but she seemed so lost…she had only just arrived at the institution when I visited and she was bewildered! She is TINY. She is the child we all talk about, the child plucked from the baby house at 5 and left in a cot! She is the child forgotten and alone!
I was told she could walk, in fact she is the only child in the bedridden building who can walk, and then without warning she was swooped from her cot and paraded in front of me. A recent update says she is still moving and can still walk and she cries if she doesn’t get her walk! And she is still laughing and playing; but for how much longer?
She needs OUT! She needs a Mama, NOW!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Kent
Boy, born December 2011
PRC
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect
Kent is an adorable baby boy who is just 1 year old! He came into care when he was 4 months old, and they began working with him immediately to strengthen his muscles. Kent has Down syndrome, and a VSD (6mm) with left atrium enlargement. He may require a surgical procedure to plug the ASD. Kent’s development is delayed, as would be expected. When he turned 1 year old, he was not yet sitting alone, or crawling. He will need more time, and attention, before he masters these milestones.
Kent is a precious baby boy. He is very alert, and very engaging. His receptive language is very good, and he is beginning to make sounds to communicate with the nannies. His favorite activity is listening to music and being hugged. I cannot argue with that! Kent needs a family to love him, and help him reach his full potential. This sweet boy is waiting for you!
Lydia Rose
Girl, born August 2007
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
Lydia Rose is a shy girl; she has a ready smile and is fond of singing. She is a very happy, obedient and good intelligent little child. At the age of 2 years and 6 months, the scissor step disappears and she can basically finish the actions such as putting off the shoes and socks. She can conduct the simple communication. At the age of 3 years, she can have meals with bowl and spoon. She can wash hands and face with help of the caretaker. Now little Lydia Rose can stand for several minutes alone. She can hold objects to walk. She has the prominent hand movements. She move flexibly and can hold things. Her intelligent development is well. She can conduct the daily communication. Lydia can take off clothes and go to the toilet without help.
Update and pictures from August 2012.
Yvonne
Girl, born July 2005
PRC
Down syndrome
Yvonne is a polite and friendly girl. “She likes to be tidy and beautiful,” said a visiting social worker. “So many times I saw her combing her hair.”
For the past year, Yvonne has lived in a group home in Hebei, China, where she gets to experience family life in the care of a foster mother and father. Although Yvonne has Down syndrome, she is described as “high functioning” for her condition. In the group home, she has taken on a big sister role and often helps her foster mom care for the younger children. Now 6 years old, she can read over 50 Chinese characters and count and write from 1 to 10.
Yvonne loves to perform and has natural grace. She was chosen to be the dance leader at her orphanage preschool. When she completes a project, she loves sharing it with her foster mom, and basking in her praise. Although she can be stubborn at times, Yvonne mostly listens and follows directions well.
Rowen
Boy, December 2011
Cerebral palsy, symptomatic epilepsy (frontal lobe, focal) with partial seizures with secondary generalization
Another adorable baby boy!
Large families welcome; married couples only.
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