My Family Found Me!

 Congratulations to all of these beautiful and deserving children who have now found committed adoptive families through Reece's Rainbow!

Kate

Girl, Born December 28, 2003

Ryland

Boy, Born August 2006

Ryland is a handsome young man with some Roma heritage.  Dark hair, dark eyes, and olive skin.   Ryland is cognitively delayed and diagnosed with CP.   He most likely has FAS as well (or instead).   Ryland is HIV+, with cogenital heart disease and primary tuberculous contact.  He really needs a family!

He is described as a social and affectionate child.

From one of our adoptive families who visited with him in June 2011:   We saw Ryland today…such a handsome boy! When we first saw him, both of his hands were being held as he walked. Then one of the people walked away from him and he did fine. He obviously needs physical therapy…he seems to walk on his toes a bit. But, he is walking, at least with assistance. 

Another update:  We've been on the playground several days with Ryland now.  He's always out with someone from a local church ministry.  This afternoon the playground was mostly empty except for us and Ryland with the ministry man with him.  Ryland definitely walks on his own and almost runs.  Today he climbed the ladder to the slide without help, slid down and then climbed back up the slide (not the ladder, but the actual slide).  He is as sweet as sweet can be and his smile just melts your heart.  We were all picking blackberries today and while Vera would go to Ryland and say "Give" (and he would always give her his berries with a huge smile on his face), he was also giving his berries to Jon and I.  So precious.  I did get a few pictures of him and a video showing how he walks.  He just needs a little meat on his bones and some physical therapy.  He is a treasure for sure!  Any family would be so blessed to have this little gem!  Someone needs to come get him!

Zoey 26HA

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Girl, born July 2009
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown

This little girl is active — we're told she’s got lots of "get-up-and-go!"   Zoey is also described as big-hearted and she certainly looks like she's got a lot of personality!

She is said to have allergies, but they're not sure what she is allergic to.  She has heart disease: an atrial septal defect; pulmonary artery stenosis, and circulatory insufficiency.  She also has an umbilical hernia (so common in children with Down syndrome), and hypotrophy of tonsils, adenoids (so she'll probably need those out when she comes home).

More pictures available.

$1765.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption

Charlie and Joel

Sibling Group – 2 brothers

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Charlie:  Boy, born  2/14/07 

This exceptionally gorgeous child is the younger biological brother to Joel, who is also available for adoption. As a four year old this little boy loves to learn and is considered a quick learner! He currently lives in a foster home in Hong Kong and enjoys running and learning to ride a bicycle. He is learning to speak English in his classroom, enjoys Disney cartoons and likes to play with cars. Due to his diagnosis of developmental delay, language delay and autistic features he does not do well transitioning from one activity to another. He is attached to his foster family and has made significant progress since his placement into this setting. He is observed to be a serious learner at school and there is no doubt that he has lots of potential. In view of his previous change of caregivers and his insecure behaviors with his foster family he is definitely in need of a stable and nurturing forever family who can provide him with unfailing love and security, along with firm and consistent parenting as well as professional support. It is believed that this little boy's potential can be fully reached in a permanent family and he would be a tremendous blessing to them as well! 

Joel:  Boy, born 4/25/05  

This adorable six year old boy is the sibling to Charlie and they would love to be adopted together! His handsome face and sweet smile make him a popular child in his facility. He is generally healthy and is described by his caregivers as an easy going child who is quiet, gentle and compliant most of the time. His gross motor development is appropriate to his age. Despite a diagnosis of autism this little guy appears comfortable when communicating with others. He is especially good at math and enjoys writing both his numbers and some words. He loves to play outdoors and has strong friendships with other children and adults alike.  Although he has been diagnosed with a mild grade mental retardation, this sweet boy has shown his strength in Mathematics and his development in this area seem age appropriate. In view of his autistic features it is inevitable that he is relatively weak at eye contact and social skills and both will need to be enhanced by a stable family life and community therapies. He is in need of a nurturing family who can provide him with unconditional love and care as well as firm and consistent parenting. It is believed this little boy will blossom and excel in a family setting.

$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Ginger

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Girl, born 12/7/04

This adorable little girl is described by those who love her as a resilient and cheerful girl!! She has made spectacular strides in development over the last year and is able to walk with the use of a walker. Her gross motor skills have remarkably improved as well. Currently she is receiving non-oral feedings through gastrostomy and is receiving trials of oral feeding of pureed food as well. She has a history of scoliosis and after surgery is reportedly learning to walk with enthusiasm. As of March 2011 she was determined to have the gross motor skills of a 12 month old. Her receptive language ability is equivalent to a one year old while her expressive language ability is equivalent to a nine month to 12 month old. She is attentive and quiet when listening to music and enjoys playing with toys. She is in need of a strong and committed forever family to help her with her progress!!

Adopted outside of RR

Jamie

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Boy, born 12/19/95

Please meet this delightful, compassionate, caring and sociable young man with Down Syndrome. Despite his diagnosis, this charming guy is capable of taking care of himself in many areas. His helpful and caring nature has made him very popular in his living facility. He enjoys learning and has leadership skills. He shows great respect to teachers and enjoys playing video games, listening to music and watching television. The caregivers who love him are hoping for a miracle for him this year and hope that he will be adopted, accepted and loved unconditionally by a family!!

Adopted outside of RR

Leesa

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Girl, born 9/21/05

This little angel is regarded as a happy girl who enjoys being touched, talked to and sung to. Because of her clam and gentle demeanor, this darling girl is well loved by the nurses and caregivers at the centre where she resides. She was born with complications including cortical blindness, spastic quadriplegia with global developmental delay and dystonia. She is fed via a gastrostomy tube and is gaining weight. It is inevitable that there would be challenges to caring for this little one but her caregivers believe she would thrive in a loving family to call her own!

Adopted outside of RR

Terry

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Boy, born 4/23/04

An eight year old who loves classical music! What a sweetheart. This little boy loves music and likes to shake a maracas! He enjoys his caregivers and is described as a peaceful boy who is a "people person". His medical history is significant for quadriplegic cerebral palsy, he is fed by gastrostomy tube, has seizures and severe developmental delays. His resilient character has helped him to survive a variety of different kinds of physical and mental challenges since his birth. He is in need of a strong and committed forever family who would be willing to embrace and open their hearts to the unknowns in his future. With the support of a family and various health professionals he would indeed flourish.

Adopted outside of RR

Kolby

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Boy, born 3/24/2011

This adorable baby boy was born March 24, 2011 with Down Syndrome. He currently resides at a foster home. He is described as a cheerful, responsive and easy-to care-for child. He smiles easily and brings tremendous joy to his caregivers. As of December 13, 2011, he weighed 6.5 kg.

In a December report he was described as having sound health. He has a developmental delay, but is described by his foster mother as showing appropriate responses to sound, his name and interaction with others. He has an appointment in June 2012 to determine if he has a hearing impairment as he failed the newborn exam in his left ear and a test could not be conducted at a December exam. He is able to roll from back to front and vice versa. He is active and likes to kick his legs. He likes music and shaking his toys. This delightful little boy will bring joy to his forever family.

Adopted outside of RR

Gary

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Boy, born 10/3/03

Please meet the sweetest boy in his home! he is described by his caregivers as having a "smile of sunshine"! With the support of healthy professionals and community resources, and a stable and committed family who wishes to nurture this angel , he will grow and face whatever challenges are ahead with courage! His history of epilepsy and severe grade mental retardation limit his development but he is currently able to walk with support. He enjoys using a wheelchair when he travels between home and school or when he goes on an outing. He receives regular physiotherapy training and is able to feed himself with a special spoon made just for him. His caregivers say he is a cheerful and curious boy and they look forward to him one day finding his forever family!

Adopted outside of RR

Ahren

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Boy, born 3/19/99

This twelve year old boy is described as a cheerful boy with rosy chubby cheeks. His past history has been significant and yet he remains a loveable and engaging little boy. His caregivers state he makes brief eye contact and has a social smile. Although he needs assistance in holding a spoon in his palm he is able to pick up objects as small as a peanut with his fingers. He likes to hold paper and rub it to produce sounds. His past diagnosis includes profound mental retardation, hearing impairment, epilepsy, chronic renal impairment and recurrent aspiration pneumonia and tube feedings. Although his needs appear great the rewards for loving this little one are countless for the family destined to be his.

Adopted outside of RR

Christoph

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Boy, born 7/12/09

This adorable TODDLER boy will steal your heart! Given his delightful and amiable demeanor he receives a lot of attention from his caregivers and from the other children. In the last few months he has started to talk like a parrot and brings joy and laughter to others. Despite his health concerns he is obviously making progress through constant stimulation and various training. It is believed that this precious little one will blossom even more under a stable, loving and nurturing home environment.

His medical history includes corrected cleft lip/palate, vision loss in his left eye,hypo-pituitarism with diabetes insipidus and hypo thyroidism along with unspecified global developmental delays. In a report dated May, 2011, he is able to sit independently and can crawl. In February, 2011 a physiotherapy report stated he had a gross motor age of 7 months (his chronological age at that time was one year and 7 months). In April, 2011 it was determined that he had the mental age of nine to eleven months at the chronological age of 21 months. He receives speech therapy and has shown significant improvement. His occupational therapist states he enjoys toys that are colorful and easy to hold. He can clap hands and waver bye bye. He imitates well.

This little guy has proven to be a very responsive and interactive child and shows strides in learning. His immunizations are up to date and a family who desires to fall in love with a little boy with an engaging personality won't be disappointed!

Adopted outside of RR

Kelly

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Girl, born 11/13/02

This beautiful little girl is described as always cheerful and very sweet. She enjoys playing alone with her toys or with other children. Her teacher reported that she likes to explore new things, is happy after completing an assigned task and is affectionate with her caregivers. She has a medical history of epilepsy, mental retardation and is also diagnosed with suspected mitochondrial disease . Her caregivers stated in a report dated December 2010 that this little angel's medical needs appear to be stable and she takes medication for seizure control. Her motor skills have shown improvement with therapies and she is able to feed herself. Her verbal skills are limited and she is able to follow small instructions. As of September 2010 she weights 21.9kgs and is 123cm tall.

Adopted outside of RR

Gracie #40-5

Gracie #40-5
DOB: 2009
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, hypothyroidism, possible hearing loss

Gracie is 2 years old. She has hypothyroidism, which is controlled with medication. Her medical report indicates that she has difficulty hearing. However, it is very common for children with Down syndrome that are in orphanages to have fluid build up in their ears. Gracie's report does not indicate any type of formal evaluation of her hearing, just observations. It is very possible that with proper treatment, her hearing will be normal. Despite these things, Gracie is developing well. She's making sound combinations such as "ba-ba" in an effort to talk, she responds to praise and cheers when she does something well, she's playing with toys and beginning to take steps independently. She eats from a spoon and drinks from an open cup. The orphanage has already begun to toilet train her too! She is sitting on the toilet in an effort to schedule train her. 

The available photo is from when she was a baby. Newer photos will be available soon.

Anastasia S. 8CH

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Anastasia S.
Date of Birth: July 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: light brown
Character: easily tired, calm

Update late 2011:  Anastasia is said to not be developing well; she does not stand or walk — she desperately needs a family, to help her develop and reach her full potential!

$7872.15 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Spencer

Boy, Born July 7, 2006 

HELP!   I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED! 

This blonde haired boy is ready to come home! He is 5 1/2 and already transferred   He is HEALTHY, with no noted heart conditions.  Spencer is physically capable and active, and should be in kindergarten, not a mental institution!

Spencer can be adopted with BRENT, who is in urgent need of a family as well.   Married couples only.  No family size or parental age restrictions.  Travel is required. 

$7528.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

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March 2009

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Gabriella

Girl, born November 2009

This little dolly is said to be a happy and affectionate  girl.

• Single 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

$1100.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Marguerite

Girl, born July 2009

She is a quiet, sociable, and easy going little girl. She likes to be held in the arms.

Single 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

$1086.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption.

Bogdan B. 26HA

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Boy, born January 2010
Eyes:  Blue
Hair: Blond
Personality: Engaging, sociable, happy.

Bogdan is a beautiful blondie, healthy (other than Down syndrome) with no heart condition.  Lots of photos available!   Bogdan is described as charming and easy-going. He is happy, quiet, sociable, shows interest in toys. Everyone loves him.

$1939.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Grace

Girl, Born September 2011

Me thinks these two muffins won't be waiting long!  What a blessing!  

From her medical records:  DS, congenital heart murmur, patent ductus arteriosus, hypermetropia

Married couples only, larger families ok, travel for both parents required. Grace can be adopted with Raina, if a family is approved and interested.

$18.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Raina

Girl, Born January 2011

Oh gracious, be still my heart!  Look at this little peach fuzz!  Blonde hair and striking blue eyes, she has just turned one.   

From her medial records:  DS, patent foramen ovale, additional chord of the left heart ventricle, mild astigmatism. 

Married couples only, larger families ok, travel for both parents required.  Raina can be adopted with Grace, if a family is approved and interested.

$18.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Zachary

Boy, Born September 20, 2005

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From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010:  “  Zachary was found abandoned at the age of 3 months.  After examination, they determined he had a VSD heart condition.   He had corrective heart surgery in December of 2006 and is doing well now.   Zachary is active and friendly.  He is described as very caring and sympathetic towards the other children.  Zachary is well bonded to his nanny and will thrive in a loving family environment”.     More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
 

Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.
 

$1311.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Alexander A 5G

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Boy, born August 2010
Eyes: Gray
Hair: dark brown
Character: calm
Down syndrome

YAY a new photo of Alexander!    He's SO cute!!

$1710.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Angelica 26HA

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Girl, born September 2009

Little Angelica was born with missing limbs.   She does have siblings, but they are not available to be adopted.

From her medical records:   phocomelia, otherwise is healthy.  There are no hidden diagnoses. Prostheses, most likely will need to be put on each year. From the observations of the psychologist: The child possesses the qualities that have Olympic athletes: strong-willed and with a strong character.  The girl is sensitive, tender, affectionate and very independent."

October 2011:  Angelica is curious, active and since birth is well developed. The girl loves the individual attention of adults and games with peers. Angelica loves listening music and fairy tales, roll the ball and play with the dolls.  Despite of the problems with hands, Angelica eats alone and capable to take bread, toys with the available fingers. She  walks with confidence. By nature,  Angelica is calm, sociable and friendly girl. She speaks  single words and knows that the cat says "Meow-Meow," and the dog-"woof-woof".

Married couples only.  Travel required. 

Zechariah

Boy, Born December 2009

ABIhkziye–Down Syndrome

Oh my stars, this little one is squishy!   Sweet Zechariah needs a loving family of his own.  Zechariah has been staying in the hospital since July 2010 and is awaiting residential placement. 

Present Development:  After birth, he was found to have Downs syndrome, heart problems of foramen ovale and patent ductus arteriosis and transient myelopliferative disease.  He was then diagnosed to have Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in August 2010.  Having received medical treatment and chemotherapy, he responded well to the treatments.  The bone marrow assessment conducted in November 2010 indicated that the AML is in remission.  He was fit for discharge in February 2011 and has been waiting for residential placement. 

Zechariah is cheerful and cute with two dimples.  He smiles to people visiting him at his crib and is loved by medical staff in his ward.  He receives many gifts from them, such as bibs, clothes, biscuits, baby food etc.  Because of squinting, he needs to wear a pair of corrective glasses. However, wearing them for a short period of time, he takes them off. 

Presently, he stands up from his bed by grasping the rail of his crib.  He walks when he was taken by hands.  He loves playing with peoples, smiling happily and only cries occasionally.  Usually he sits on his bed and looks at the person who approaches his bed in order to get his / her attentions.  When medical staff is busy, he stays quietly in his crib.  Zechariah becomes excited and claps his hands when he hears music and songs. He manages to eat a piece of biscuit and hold the milk bottle.  Knowing that there is sound coming out from an audio toy, he hits the button.  He responds well to sound and people and gets along well with other children and their parents in the ward.  When the social worker left and said goodbye to him, he waved bye-bye and sent a “flying kiss” to the worker.  Presently, he only babbles. 

• Full medical and social info available
• EASY travel (both parents for 4-7 days)
• Relatively low cost
• No more than 5 children at home
• Married couples only

$1551.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Samuel 23HA

Boy, born March 2007
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$257.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Mila (55)

Girl, Born July 5, 2006

FAS and cleft palate
 

Look at this darling little cupie doll! Mila was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and several complications from that exposure. Her medical records indicate cleft palate, oval window (heart condition), strabismus, and microcephaly (all common symptoms of this condition). But she is also friendly and happy, loves attention, and desperately needs a loving family.

From an adoptive family who visited with her in August 2010:  "She was in a group with two other children. The two little boys were in the playpen. She was free to wander but she stayed in the little area for her group. When she would get a little too close to us, her caregiver would say something quietly and she would turn around and return to her group. I was impressed with her ability to follow instructions."

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

Mila was blessed to be sent to an older children's home (instead of an actual institution).  But she still needs a family quickly.

ADOPTED BY A FRENCH FAMILY

Marina

Girl, born April 2005

This little pixie is listed as having a mild mental delay.  She also appears to be cross-eyed (and the glare on her eyes is from the red-eye reduction).  It's not listed that she has any physical problems.

Marina is already 6 and blessed to still be at the baby house.  She will transfer to the institution soon.  Hoping a family will give her the chance to show the world her true potential!

Married couples only, older parents welcome, no family size restrictions, travel required.

$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Joshua 15H

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Boy was born in August 2009

Be still my heart.  Praising God for the chance to serve you, Master Joshua.   Seeking your family!

From his medical records:  Down Syndrome, cognitive delay, chronic glands condition, flat feet, inborn unsufficiency of aortic valve

$1128.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption.

Trista

Girl, born March 2002

What a little beauty!  She has issues with her eyes crossing, but is otherwise healthy.

Eli (L)

Boy, Born March 3, 2007

• Single parents and married couples may apply
• Parents must be 30-48 years of age
• No more than 3 children at home, preferred
• Two trips are required. 
• Both parents must travel for the first trip until court (approx 14 days)
• Only one parent for the second trip to complete the immigration process (also 7-14 days)

$19455.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Cassandra

Girl, Born September 2006

ABITaiChen–Moderate mental delay, speech delay

Look at the light that Cassandra glows with!   She was born premtaurely and is currently living in an orphanage.  More photos available.

Health Condition: Cassandra was born prematurely at 25 weeks and 4 days of gestation. She was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and received surgery for this condition on December 4, 2006. According to the birth family, the results of the OPD follow-up reflected normal results. Since her placement in the orphanage, there have been no abnormal findings. Cassandra was diagnosed with Moderate Mental Developmental Delay on March 22, 2010 and Speech Development Delay, which is suspected to have resulted from insufficient mouth chewing stimulation. She received therapy for these conditions from a developmental center from August 2010 to September 2010.  Since her subsequent placement at an orphanage, she has continued to receive speech, occupational, and physical therapies. Her development is progressing and she has been attending kindergarten since January 2011.

ADOPTED OUTSIDE RR

Song Guo

Girl, born January 2005

Diagnosis:  Down syndrome

Silas

Boy, born May, 2007

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Silas has Down syndrome.  He is very bright and has excellent verbal skills for a child with Down syndrome.  He likes to sing and perform. He is doing well at kindy.  He has good relationships, but is a little cheeky, lively and has a strong will. 

More photos and video available, along with full social history and medical records.

Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.
 

Wendy 1G

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Girl, born May 2006
Brown eyes
The mobile nature, sociable, easy to contact with adults and with children. Gentle, kind.

Wendy entered the orphanage in June, 2010. She is HIV +, latent stage. She has HIV stage without clinical manifestations. She receives the necessary treatment. She gets sick very seldom. She was examined by the specialists: surgeon, EENT, dantist, neuropathologist – they all stated that there is no pathology. Blood tests (general and clinical), urine test – no pathology. The results of electrocardiogram, ultra sound innovations of heart and abdominal cavity – no pathology.

Physical development is in accordance with her age. She has the delay of speech development, but it's because of the pedagogical neglection (while she was in the family) and not because of any damage of central nervous system.

$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Charlotte LA

Girl, Born August 2008

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Charlotte is a sunshine of a little girl.  Totally healthy in a loving envrionment, receives therapy and medical care , but needs a family of her own.

Full medical and social history available. Can be adopted with JAMES, if interested.

• Single 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

Clara 14G

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Born November 2010

Single women or married couples can adopt. Total program under $25K (includes $1K orphanage donation) + travel expenses. 4 trips are required. Trip 1, both parents for 5-7 days. Return home for 2-3 months. Trip 2, both parents for 5 days. Trips 3 & 4 are short, only one parent needs to travel. No more than 5 children in the home. Both parents must be younger than 60 years. Although she is registered for international adoption, there is a certain amount of risk as her region does not get bio-relatives consent to the adoption (a document necessary for court) until after an adoptive family registers in the region. If the relatives do not sign the consent for any reason, you would be offered referrals of other children who match your application. 

$18.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Victor 26C

Boy, born September 2007

This little doll lived with his birth mother until her death.  At that time, he went to the orphanage.

Victor is medically healthy, other than a hemangioma on the forehead.  He has a speech development delay and a social delay.

He walks, runs, likes to play with his friends and toys, speaks in short sentences, can put two-three words together. The boy eats without help, drinks from a cup, can dress himself. He has good memory and is a fast learner.    

Adopted Domestically

Kami #11-10

DOB: 2005
Diagnosis: Down syndrome 

Kami is a beautiful little girl of Roma heritage. She is said to have significant mental delays. 
*More details on her development are coming soon*

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

Jaxon 15H

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Boy, born May 2011

Blue eyes 

Hair light brown

Tranquil character

From his medical records:  Down syndrome, Protein defficiency, Active Rickets, Bronchopneumonia, dystonia. On Oct.18, 2011 his weight was 4.9 kg, his height was 53 cm

$1092.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption

Terrence

Boy, Born June 2010

ABIhkty–Down Syndrome

SO CUTE!!  Many photos available, full medical and social history.

Present Care:  Terrence has been under the care of the present foster family since November 2010.  He has smooth adjustment to the foster home and bonds closely with the family particularly the foster mother. 

Present Development:  Terrence is a happy, responsive and curious 16-month old child.  He can sit well and stand steadily.  Holding on to the side of the sofa or a chair, he can stand up by himself or climb up to the sofa.  Not being able to walk by himself yet, he can walk a short distance with assistance.  He can hold the milk bottle firmly.  He can hold a spoon steadily and is learning to feed himself but assistance is still required to finish a meal.  He is a very sweet boy and keeps good eye contact with people.  Although he is delayed in speech development, he babbles a lot.  He enjoys playing with baby toys, watching TV and going out to the park.  According to the foster mother, Terrence is an easy-to-care infant.  He sleeps soundly through the night from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am and takes two naps each day from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.  At present, he takes 2 meals of congee mixed with meat and vegetable and 3 meals of milk each day.  

Health Condition:  Although Terrence is diagnosed with Down syndrome, G6PD deficiency and mild tricuspid regurgitation, his general health condition is stable and satisfactory.  According to the doctor at a recent follow up appointment, his heart condition has much improved.  While he easily suffers from flu and coughing, the doctor did not consider this as a concern.  No visual or hearing problem is indicated and no special diet or special medical attention is required in his daily living.  Currently, he is receiving physiotherapy and is being waitlisted for early education and training.

ADOPTED OUTSIDE RR

$1122.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Serena

Girl, Born August 2011

This dark haired sweetheart will greatly benefit from being adopted quickly, so she never has to endure orphanage life and can benefit from early intervention therapies.  Her medical records do not indicate any health complications.

Serena can be adopted together with Sunny, if a family is approved and interested.

Married couples only, larger families and older parents welcome, travel required.

$1275.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Sunny

Girl, Born August 2011

From her medical records:  Heart murmur, hydrothorax, umbilical hernia, hemangioma on the nose

She still has that new baby comb-over hair!  Sunny will greatly benefit from being adopted quickly, so she never has to endure orphanage life and can benefit from early intervention therapies.  Sunny can be adopted together with Serena, if a family is approved and interested.

Married couples only, larger families and older parents welcome, travel required. 

$3007.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Anderson 23

Baby Anderson was born in early 2011. He has a confirmed HIV-positive diagnosis. He is a cute and normally developing baby boy. He is a calm boy. He does not have any siblings. He is blessed to be in a baby house where the children have excellent access to medical care. Additional photos available. 

Up to 3 children in the home – exceptions are occasionally made for certain families. Applicants should be no more than 50 years old. Unrelated children cannot be adopted simultaneously in this region.  Please be flexible as Russian families sometimes adopt younger children with HIV from this region and they will always have priority over a foreign family. 

$32.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Kory

Boy, born May 2007

Sweet little Kory!  Doesn't he just sparkle with personality?  A family met him in summer 2011 — he thrives on attention and will do so well in a family.  

More information coming soon.

Many more pictures available! 

$2769.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Brigita

Girl, Born on February 5, 2005 

This little girl has dark green eyes and dark brown hair.   She is walking and a  delightful girl.  She also has FAS.   She is considered relatively low  functioning, and will need a loving family who can give her all the love and  attention she has been missing!

- Single moms, older parents, and large families welcome

- The first trip is about 2 weeks, 2^nd trip is 3-4 days, the last trip is 5-7 days

- Both parents for 2 weeks for bonding time

- One parent returns for 5 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

- Multiple unrelated children be be adopted.

$2500.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Susan

Girl, born June 2003 

Little miss is all dolled up for her picture – hoping to find a family!

To learn more about adopting and parenting a child living with HIV, visit ProjectHopeful.org

ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR

Piper #19-4

Savannah

Girl, born 2010 

What a beautiful, tiny little girl!   No other health issues reported at this time.

Married couples only please.   Older parents and large families welcome.  Savannah is in a region which often waives the 10 day waiting period. 

$1011.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption.

Sergey 16

DOB July 2007

Sergey will be transferred to an institute in September 2011. He can be adopted alone or with other children in his group. These children are in a 'psychoneurological baby house' although we are not sure if he will go to a mental institute or a regular older-child orphanage. In the baby house he has access to outdoor play, physical therapy play equipment and a sensory room. He is in a small group of 7 children, so the caregiver to child ratio is good. He receives plenty of food, but minimal fruits and vegetables. The children here do have access to ARV meds and see a specialist doctor twice per year. Sergey has strabismus and HIV and is cognitively normal. He is physically active and developing well. His caregivers describe him as being a kind boy, never aggressive. Sergey is a happy boy with a wonderful smile. He gets along well with the other children. Photos and videos available.

$185.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Clementine

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Girl, born 1/25/10

An adorable, affectionate and cuddly TWENTY TWO MONTH old baby girl with Down Syndrome and developmental delay. She has a loveable demeanor and has captured the hearts of those around her. Upon birth she was diagnosed with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Chronic lung disease and Hypothyroidism. She is currently receiving nasal oxygen 24 hours per day but still manages to smile and enjoy her surroundings. She is fed through a tube presently and her caregivers state she has normal hearing and vision. She receives physiotherapy and occupational therapy training and her doctors state she would be fine for air travel if adopted. She enjoys hearing music and songs and likes to take her bath. She is responsive to people around her and she likes to be held and hugged. She currently lives in a hospital setting as there is no other placement available to her at the present time. Her nurses and caregivers feel great sadness that she has no home and no family and feel she needs both urgently. Along with professional support and medical resources it is believe that this precious girl will be a blessed addition to her forever family.

$1020.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Maya 26HA

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Date of Birth: April 2002

'Maya' has been waiting such a long time for her family. She is calm and sociable. She loves to dream. She likes playing with older children. She is a wonderful girl. She started first grade in 2009. She is friendly and cheerful. There is something special about her that makes everyone pay attention to her. She is full of love and tenderness. She is a leader by nature. HIV+

$3169.67 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Doyle

BOY, born October 6, 2008

Fischer

Boy, born June 2011 

Could he be any cuter in his little overalls!?  What a little love!

Sweet Fischer is so young — the perfect age to transition into a family, and receive early intervention therapy because of his Down syndrome.  We have no noted health issues for him, either!

Fischer is in a wonderful orphanage where we have had many successful adoptions.   He can be adopted with other children there as well. Please inquire!

Anastasia

Girl, Born June 2009

Hazel 8W

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Date of Birth: September 2008
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: active, calm, affectionate

Beautiful girl! More photos available.  Single moms welcome.

Michelle (6)

Girl, Born September 8, 2006

HELP!   I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED

This precious little girl is mostly blind.   She has obvious cataracts and strabismus.  Her medical records indicate that she is blind with optic atrophy.  She has tetraparesis (limb weakness), and this is caused by diagnosed CP.    A family who visited with her recently tells us she is doing SO well, able to walk and climb stairs (with help). 

From her medical records:  Microcephaly, tetraparesis, delayed psychomotor development due to early organic lesions, microphthalmia, congenital cataracts. Q12.0.2.38

Michelle will be transferred to a mental institution and will likely remain bedridden for life if she is not adopted.  Hope someone will consider being her "forever family"!

Phillip

Boy, Born March 2004

Phillip has FAS (fetal alchohol syndrome)

$22.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Victoria R. 23H

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Girl, born March 2007

Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm, sociable

Look at the size of that hairbow!  You know Miss Victoria is an orphanage favorite   She has light brown hair and big blue eyes.  She is very physically active/capable and will be a wonderful daughter!

From one of our adoptive families who visited with her in December 2010:  beautiful, affectionate, active girl, much loved in the orphanage and really needs a family of her own!

$4216.30 is available towards the cost of my adoption

Victoria

Girl, Born November 13, 2005

Victoria is too cute!  She has brown hair and blue eyes, and is in the same orphanage as Andriy and several other children with Down syndrome.  Victoria is a smart little girl and very *able*.  From her medical records:  congenital cataract of both eyes (blind), microphtalm, delay of psychological development.   Outgoing, can walk independently, knows her way around in her group, is interested in studies, responds well when adults refer to her.

From a missionary who has spent time with Victoria:  "What a sweetheart! Gentle, calm, outgoing, and very affectionate. She has made a lot of progress since she was at the baby orphanage. Vika has had some self-harming tendencies but the workers have been working with her on that… Whenever she would start banging her head they would pick her up, lay her across their lap and start massaging her back. Now, when she gets upset she goes to them and lays across their lap all on her own, no longer resorting to self-harming behaviours. Vika is independent and was walking around all over the room hardly ever bumping into anything. She doesn't speak much but she does say "Mama". She also knows how to let the workers know when she needs to go to the bathroom. They also said that her fine motor skills have greatly improved as well. Finally, she is a real snuggler. First thing she did when I called her over to me was climb up onto my lap. I tried to get better pictures of her but all she wanted to do was cuddle in close… how could I say no to that???"
 
This orphanage is one of the good ones. Small, with all higher functioning special needs children of "preschool" age (ages 4-8). There were only 6 kids in Victoria and "Andriy"'s room and two workers caring for them. It was clear that workers care about them very much and showed them plenty of love and affection. The director is not only open to adoption, she is actively looking for families for all of the kids so that they don't have to be transferred once they turn 8-years-old! Unfortunately, "Andriy" and Vika are in the lowest functioning group and they usually have a hard time finding families for those kids… but maybe that's something RR can help with :)  
 

$4027.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Tera 9HA

148q5-9
Girl, born October 2004
Brown eyes
Hair light brown
Nature: calm

$1566.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Marley #60-1

Girl, born 2005
Diagnosis: Developmentally delayed
 

Marley is physically healthy, with no known medical conditions. She is very small for her age. She can walk, run, go up and down steps, climb, swing, etc. There are no delays with her gross motor skills. Her fine motor skills are mildly delayed. She still needs some assistance with zippers and buttons when putting on clothes. She can put on her shoes independently if they Velcro. She can not tie them. She can undress herself and feed herself with a spoon. She colors with crayons, though that activity does not interest her and she will quickly begin to play with the crayons in other ways (stacking them up). She recognizes other children and adults and can identify them by name. She says “hello” when someone enters the room. She can say some words and also sings songs. She follows verbal directions when they are given.  She imitates the desired motions during games and songs. She has recently started throwing toys when she doesn’t get her way.  She has also started getting extremely upset when she doesn’t get her way and will bang her head and throw a fit. 

Additional photos and a video clip are available.

$40.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Lilianna

Girl, born November 2009 

Oh, gosh, would you look at how's she grown!  She is SO beautiful!  

Lilianna survived!!   She had an adoptive family previously, but they were not permitted to adopt her at the time because she was in the hospital and not expected to live.  But she DID!  We are thrilled she is healthy enough to be relisted!    

Sweet little Lilianna has a congenital heart defect (ASD and VSD) and possible pulmonary issues. She is also missing her left forearm entirely.  DS Q90,Q21.1,Q21.0,Q70,K43.9, F82.0   Lilianna has bright blue eyes and needs a family right away.  We have many pictures of her!

$3974.53 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Calvin

Boy, born approx Sept 2008

Calvin is HIV+. He is not on ARV’s at this time.

From someone who works with him (updated Oct 2011):

Calvin is such a sweet talkative little boy.  For living in a biolingual environment, we are daily amazed by how well his language skills have improved over the short time he has lived  here.  He loves to play and is all boy.  Some of his favorite activites are pool days, playing on the play ground, and ball day.  He loves to get dirty and have fun.  Calvin is not scared of the water at all and puts his face right down in it!  He radiates with joy as he plays!  He has a beautiful little smile and cute dimples!  Calvin loves to help people.  If you ask him where someone is he will walk you around the baby house until he helps you find them.  Calvin has made many improvements in the time we have known him.  He still has fits, but they are few and far in between.  When he does have them they don't last nearly as long as they used to.  A lot of his fits revolve around food.  Calvin gets along great with the other kids here.  He plays well and loves to include everyone.  Calvin loves to go to preschool and can't seem to learn enough!  He also loves nanny prayer and singing time.  We love watching him clap his hands to the beat of the music and dance up and down the hallway as his nannies sign loudly in Creole!  Calvin loves to sing.  It's not uncommon to hear him leading the other kids his age in songs.  They sing in both English and Creole and will even do the hand motions occasionally!  Calvin is so much fun to be around and we just love him dearly!  He's incredibly intelligent and always up for an adventure.

Katelyn

Girl, Born August 2006

HELP, I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!! 

Sweet Katelyn is said to be healthy, with no heart condition.   She does have strabismus and will need vision care.   She is a tiny thing, so sweet!    This photo is about 2 years old, we are unable to get a new one at this time, but Katelyn really needs a family!  

$2812.55 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

William

Boy, born August 2008

William has constant alternating strabismus (crossed eyes). He has experienced one seizure during his time at the infant care facility. He is being treated with anti-seizure medication but would benefit from testing to properly diagnose these seizures. Wilson's knees hyperextend making it difficult for him to balance, but he has recently learned to walk.

More pictures available.

From somone who works with him:

William is doing so well developmentally.  I cannot believe how much he has changed in the year that I have known him.  None of us knew if he would ever be able to walk, and we are now all amazed at the fact that he is not only doing that, but other developmentally appropriate tasks as well!  William is beginning to interact with the other children and adults here.  He used to be in his own little world, but now actually notices them and what they are doing.  The other day at ball day, I was observing William and was amazed at what I saw.  He was watching one of the other children who kept picking up and throwing balls.  Each time this child threw a ball; William would laugh in delight and clap his hands.  He also likes to cuddle and interact with adults more than he used to.  During prayer and singing time, he will walk over to adults, lay his head in their laps, and stay with them through the entire thing.  William loves to explore and is always on the go.  When the other kids are out playing on the playground, William is normally walking all over the compound.  Someone is constantly chasing after him to bring him back.  He will often sneak out of the baby house and make his way over to the volunteer house, coming right in as if he were invited!  William's motor movements seem to be improving as well.  He seems to have better control over his hands.  He loves balls and if there is ever one around William is playing with it.  He loves to kick them.  I could see him playing soccer some day.  William still crawls occasionally, normally backwards and with his head on the ground, but not nearly as often as he used to.  Now he mainly walks when he wants to go somewhere.  The changes he has and is continuing to make are an inspiration to us all.  I can only dream about how much he will improve in his skills when he gets appropriate therapy and someone who knows how to work with him every day!  He is such a sweet heart and is always so happy and laughs and smiles all the time!

Tyler

BOY, born February 4, 2006

Tyler is diagnosed with autism.  Whether this is institutional or by some other form of observation, we are uncertain.  Hoping for more information soon. 

ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR

Tamara

Girl, Born September 21, 2007

Tamara is a sweet, intelligent little girl who needs a forever family.  She was born with Crouzon Syndrome.  She is very physically able and is a favorite in the orphanage.  She is described as an affectionate and helpful girl.   She is facing transfer to the institution soon   

From her medical records:  Multiple congenital abnormality of brain. Q04.8, Secondary cardiopathy. I51.8, Exotropia. H50.1, Syndactylia. Q70.9, hemangioma of regions of head. D18.0, Iron deficiency anemia unspecified. D50.9, Congenital absence of toes. Q72.3

From an adoptive family who visited with her in September 2011:  "We saw her there our first day at the orphanage and we just LOVED her!!  We would have taken her in a heartbeat!  Tamara walks just as well as our 3yo and was sooooo sweet and kept coming up to us and smiling and wanted to touch Zeph (Wallace).  She kept wandering towards us and her caretakers had to tell her to leave us alone!  Heartbreaking, so glad she is cleared and ready for her family.  Do not want to see her sent to an institution!"

LOTS MORE photos available

Valentin

IMMINENT RISK OF TRANSFER!!

Boy, Born March 2006

From his medical records:  Intracranial birth trauma. Ischemic cardiomyopathy. Anemia is the third degree.

Valentin has CP.  He has been in a laying room and had significant regression in the past year.  He needs a family that can help him heal from his neglect.  Valentin has such amazing potential for growth and healing in every way.  Please give him a chance!  He faces spending the rest of his life bedridden in an adult mental institution otherwise.

$3711 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Evelyn #65-1

DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, heart-ASD, not repaired
Family history: 2 siblings have died from alpha 1 anti-trypsindeficiency, which is a genetic condition
Birth history: Cyanosis was observed at birth (skin appeared blue). hypoexemic ischemic encephalopathy (lack of oxygen to the brain) was established at 5 days old.

URGENT NEED of a family.  

Crystal

Girl, Born December 2009

ABItaiCL–Down Syndrome

From the time Crystal was born until April 2011, she was taken care of by a nanny 24/7.   This was due to her birth parents being incapable of taking care of her. Her birth parents did take her home every other weekend.  After some time, the birth parents could no longer afford the nursery fee.  She has been residing in an orphanage since then.

 Crystal had difficulty breathing at birth and received medical treatment in the hospital. She was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and ASD.  Crystal displays developmental delay in gross motor ability and fine motor ability.  She also suffers from an abnormal swallowing function. She has started to receive individual physical therapy since moving to an orphanage. On June 30, 2011, she received surgery for bilateral hernia.

• Full medical and social info available
• EASY travel (both parents for 4-7 days)
• Relatively low cost
• No more than 5 children at home
• Married couples only, must be married 5 years
• Parents should be 30-50 years of age and in good health

$1110.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Jakob 5G

Boy, born May 2011

Oh goodness, look at this strawberry-haired darling!   Little Jakob does have congenital heart disease; it is listed as a interventricular septum defect and a small open oval window.  

Full medical history available.  MORE PHOTOS avail! 

SINGLE moms and larger families welcome.

TAKEN HOME BY BIO FAMILY

Walker

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Boy, born June 2010
Blue Eyes

HIV

Walker is diagnosed with HIV and he was originally reported to have hepititis C, but we are told that he does NOT have a hepatitis diagnosis anymore.

He is being treated: his last HIV and hepatitis related tests are normal; his HIV viral load is low; his hepatitis viral load is undetectable. His motor and psychological development is according to his age group. His physical development is delayed due to the fact that he is always hospitalized. 

Walker is a charming kid; he was a ward of the head of the pulmonologist unit in the hospital. His foster parent took good care of him, paid for his very expensive tests, vaccinations, treatments, and even contacted his biological mother to ask her whether she ever had tuberculosis.

Walker is a very happy and a radiant kid! He is "honey-sweet" with a healthy glow on his cheeks and beautiful huge brown eyes. He is sensitive and responsive: life-loving child with radiant smile; he rarely cries.  Since he spent most of his short life in the hospital, he has some deficiencies; he can, however, sit and stand with support, hold his bottle, and eat from spoon if fed by adult. He babbles actively, mimics expressively and communicates emotionally. Walker has an “open heart” and welcomes any kind of communication; he is not shy of strangers. He loves attention, and, when he receives it, he laughs and screams with joy! He appreciates toys, especially those making musical sounds; he studies them carefully.  He is always happy to be picked up by an adult, loves to cuddle, and is constantly awaiting attention of adults. When an adult leaves his room, he feels hurt, becomes upset and cries. Walker's appetite is very good, and he sleeps peacefully.

$28.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Jonas 9HA

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Allysen #1-4

DOB: March 24, 2008
Down syndrome

This is not the best photo, since she's falling down in the high chair, but Miss Allysen is still a cutie pie!

Allysen was born with a complete AV canal heart defect that was surgically repaired.  As a result, she had a rough start to life.  She has made significant progress in the past year.  She is now eating from a bottle, sitting and baring weight on her feet. She has very good coordination skills (hand to hand, hand-eye, hand to mouth).  She tracks objects and will reach for them. She plays with toys when they are given to her. 

Allysen was a very sick little girl for the first year of her life and as a result, has not had many opportunities to really grow and develop. She is now healthy and her development is beginning to improve. 

$1545.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Rhiannon 15H

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Girl, born September 2009
Brown eyes
Dark hair
The nature of communicative

Diagnosis: Chronic viral hepatitis C with minimal activity, with the initial signs of fibrosis, RNA positive. Deformation of the gall bladder. Umbilical hernia. Metabolic cardiomyopathy.

Such a beautiful little girl, just waiting for her forever family!

$18.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Mara 8CH

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Girl, born January 2011

Blue eyes

Hair blonde

The quiet nature

$856.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Evie 2H

Evie was born in May 2010. She does not have any siblings. She is a calm baby. Poor baby had a heat rash or eczema when this photo was taken but her skin has reportedly cleared up now. We also have a baby photo of her with clear skin. She is the youngest child we have come across with HIV. She has also tested positive for antibodies to hepatitis C which means that her birthmother definitely had HepC, although it is unclear without an RNA test if Evie has it or not. She was born pre-term and had ischemic hypoxic affliction  (lack of oxygen), which is apparently common for newborn children to need oxygen. 

Update Fall 2011:  Evie has had great improvements with her skin condition; she is beautiful!

$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Charity

Girl, Born September 2008

What a munchkin!  Big brown eyes    More photos available.  Charity is a beautiful girl with Down syndrome.  She was born with a heart condition, but has had corrective surgery and is healthy and doing well now.  She is still crawling, and will greatly benefit from a loving family to encourage her development!! 

Abbie #21-9

Abigail 9HA

95×5-9
Girl, born July 2006

Eyes: Brown
Hair: brown
Character: friendly, happy, orphanage favorite

The orphanage asked an adoptive family to please find a family for this sweet little girl!  She is described as loving and kind.

$2121.10 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Shane

Boy, Born June 20, 2005

Why why why can't we ever catch Shane smiling?    More photos available.  Physically active, healthy.   He is such a sweet boy, and is blessed to have stayed at the baby house for so long.  He is 6 years old now, and tiny   And he is being transferred to the adult mental institution now.   I can not bear to lose him    Please don't let him become a "Lost Boy", one who is left behind when we have so many families who would love to give him the life he so richly deserves. 

Oleg

Boy, Born August 2, 2005

Oleg is full of personality, and could be adopted with Shane if a family is interested.  Please do not leave him to waste away in a mental institution! 

$7302.75 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Francine

Girl, Born May 2006

Francine has been waiting a long time for her forever family.   She was born with CP, but you can see how well she is doing and how strong she is physically.  She is an orphanage favorite.
 

From her medical records:  cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia, delay of psychospeech development

From a family who visited with her in November 2010:  I recognized Francine at 16, and we actually met her last November. I included a photo, and although it's not the most flattering shot, she was in the middle of singing in the fall pageant. She was adorable, and Tom and I both fell in love with her. She can walk without assistance, although she is unsteady. But, she was able to follow the dance routine pretty well. She is smiley and very sweet. She waved a lot to us when we saw her during our visits. One of the nannies always took her outside to play with the other kids, and you could tell she is well liked by everyone. Even some of the other kids brought her toys and talked to her during playtime. At the time, I took a photo of her legs to help show her disability, but I didn't see her on RR when we got home. I forgot all about it until I saw her on there today.

From a family who visited with her in August 2010:  "I just wanted to say that Francine is mobile and doesn't let her CP stop her!   She was a very sweet little girl and her face beamed when she smiled!  She has beautiful light blue eyes and dark hair.  I know she would make a wonderful daughter.  If anyone asks about her I'd love tell them more about her. "

$5074.40 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Artem K. 5G

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Artem K.
Boy, born June 4, 2006
Eyes: Brown
Hair: dark brown
Temperament: good-natured
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!

It is so painful to see these kids whose mothers drank during their pregnancy (( Artem's mom was clearly not interested in giving him the best chance in life. This was her first pregnancy, he was born at 38 weeks, but she smoked and drank throughout the pregnancy. His mother kept him home until he was nearly a year old, so there is no telling what other damage she may have caused him during that time. Despite his difficult beginnings, he is described as a good natured boy, and will thrive in a loving family. He does have a minor myocardiopathy that should be followed once home, but he is active and doing much better now that he is in the orphanage.
FULL MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE!  SINGLE MOMS WELCOME

Lots more photos available!

$17187.55 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Xenia M 26HA

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Girl, born March 2009
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
 

Xenia has low tone and she really needs a loving family who can get her up out of this crib and moving like she is supposed to be! 

We are uncertain whether she has a vision problem or if the camera just caught her eye at the wrong angle.   There are concerns that she may have a retinoblastoma, which is an eye cancer that needs medical treatment!   We need a family for Xenia quickly!

UPDATE October 2011:  

This blonde-haired, happy, social girl is exploring her environment, vocalizing.   She can sit unassisted and stand while holding on.   She eats assisted from a spoon. She plays with toys for a while.

The doctor at her orphanage has NO concerns about her vision.  It's possible they are unable to test properly, so families should still be aware there may be an issue, but we're hoping for the best!

UPDATE December 2011:  
Xenia is described as "passive."  She does have a combined heart defect, which is scheduled for repair.

$10703.64 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Joel

Boy, Born October 2010

Beautiful new baby boy with arthrogryposis.   More photos available. 

From his medical records:  arthrogryposis, convulsive disorder, hypotrophy (low muscle tone), capillary hemangioma of the right cheek and back region.

$3286.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption

Olga E. 15H

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FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER TO THE INSTITUTION

Date of Birth: December 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Calm

Olga does NOT have Down syndrome — she has Cerebral Palsy.  More pictures available.

From an adoptive family who met her in August 2011:  

She is gorgeous- long eyelashes, blue eyes, beautiful teeth and smile.  She seemed to have quite limited movement.
 

$7417.01 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Lucien

Boy, Born October 2011

Handsome, alert, content little boy!  Besides having Down Syndrome, he is healthy (no heart condition).  He smiles a lot and is rolling and making good eye contact.   This is a nice orphanage where we have had several adoptions.   He is in the same region as KATELYN and could be adopted with her.

Thank you for considering Lucien!  (Lu-shen)  Married couples only, no family size restrictions, older parents welcome, travel required.

$525.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Sargent

Boy, Born April 2007 

Kolina #11-17

Girl, Born 2002

Diagnosis: Down syndrome 

Kolina is a beautiful 9 year old girl who is the size of a toddler   She has reddish hair and giant, striking blue eyes.  We are waiting on more medical info for her, but she is in a dire situation.  

Kolina does have many facial features of fetal alcohol syndrome, in addition to her Down syndrome.  Kolina is in an orphanage where most of the children are malnourished and receive only the most basic care and minimal therapy. As a result, she's significantly delayed.

Families considering Kolina should be home study approved to adopt a severely neglected and institutionalized child. 

More photos available. Single moms, large families, and older parents welcome. EASY TRAVEL.

$6113.73 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Mateo #47-1

 DOB: August 14, 2004
Main Diagnosis: Dwarfism

Mateo does not have any cognitive delays. He's described as being "of short stature" and genetic testing has been done with the diagnosis: syndrome of congenital abnormalities with predominantly short stature. 

Mateo is sweet tempered and plays well with the other children. He dresses/undresses himself, makes his bed, feeds himself and washes his own hands. He likes to dance, knows his colors, can count to 7 and enjoys going for walks.  

$2092.10 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Emilie 9HA

22nmc-9
Girl, born January 2011 

Gray eyes

Sweetheart Emilie has Down syndrome, but is otherwise reported as healthy!

$1000.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Brigitte

Girl, Born June 2007

Brigitte is a cutie!   She is documented as developing typically.  Brigitte is HIV+.

From an adoptive family who visited with her in 2010:  "This little girl is adorable! She's very talkative, was quick to tell me her name, age, and ask my name and what I was doing there!   She had a little purse she filled with treasures while outside, often leaves, rocks, sticks.  One day they had chalk and we showed her how to write on a leaf, she quickly ran back and showed all her friends.  She sought us out whenever they were outside and would make a beeline to us with a big smile.   She's such a lively, outgoing girl.

We also spent alot of time with 'Easton', 'Maxwell', 'Thomas' and Nadia.  They were all in Alina's groupa . We seen 'Willow' and of course 'Brigitte' every day.  I was so excited to see her  'Brigitte' on RR! She's just a love and holds a piece of our hearts.  Mine, my husbands, and my sisters. She came to finish out the trip with me after my husband left.  I'm sure if she could just tuck one in her jacket it would have been Brigitte."

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

Reese

Girl, Born March 2006

Reese is a sweet little dumpling with brown hair and brown eyes.  She has CP and is not able to walk on her own.  She uses a wheelchair.

Reese is said to be a very friendly and communicative girl who has expressed a desire to be adopted and have a family of her own.   She is blessed to be in an institution where the children are loved and have outside aid support from other organizations.

More photos available, married couples only.

$163.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Makayla #11-16

DOB: 2001 
Diagnosis: Marshall Syndrome

Makayla is 10 years old. This is a very recent photo of her. She is VERY small for her age. She is currently living in an orphanage where the children receive only the most basic care with very few opportunities to improve their development. At the age of ten, she is 42 inches tall and weighs just 22 pounds. As a result of the Marshall syndrome, she developed cataracts in both eyes in 2010. Her birth parents have not consented to the eye surgery, so the cataracts are untreated at this time.

Makayla can sit up and walk independently. She is not yet talking, but she is very interested in everything that is going on around her. She is described as a very sweet and happy child. When awake, she spends her day in her crib or on the floor with other younger children. She plays with toys and shows a preference toward her favorite toys. At night, when it's time for bed, she puts all the toys away.

There is a volunteer that comes to the orphanage each day and spends time with her. Makayla likes to go on walks with this person. She seeks out other children for interactions and she's established relationships with the adults that care for her. Additional photos and videos of Makayla are available.

Maribel 9HA

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Girl, born August 2007
Eyes: Brown
Hair: dark brown
Nature: Calm

September 2011 Update:

Has mild heart disease which does not require operation. The girl is reasonably active, loves to play with other children. She is a big help for her caretakers. She watches animated cartoons with great and concentrated interest. She is in the group with regular children. Her behavior and appearance differ nothing from the other children in the group. Very nice, with beautiful eyes! She is facing the institution very soon!

So happy to have a current photo of Miss Maribel!  Isn't she beautiful????   She is described as a kind girl, affectionate with others.  She knows her name and is able to distinguish between others.  She loves to play with toys.  She eats and sleeps well.   And look at the giant bow on her head!  That means she is an orphanage favorite

MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE, SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

$2888.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Ilyuza

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Girl, born January 2011

Blue eyes

The character is calm

Dmitriy

Boy, Born December 26, 2005

HELP, I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!

Little Dmitriy may not be able to see you, but he can hear you and feel you and wait for you to come for him.  He is 5 years old and was born with only one eye and the other is blind. 

Dmitriy has been listed with us for nearly THREE YEARS ((    

Alice S. 8CH

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THIS AGENCY PARTNER REQUIRES A COMPLETED HOME STUDY (PAST OR CURRENT) PRIOR TO COMMITMENT FOR ALICE. 

New photos available!  This lovely girl was born 6/2006 at 38 weeks gestation.  She is an independent, active, and can move around on her own. She feeds herself easily. She likes to play with toys.  She’s had surgery for her heart condition.   Surgery for congenital cardiac defect 02/09/07 (ligation of patent ductus arteriosus, suturing open oval window). 

Alice is already 5 years old and facing the institution.   

$19377.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Harrison

Jeremiah

Boy, born September 2010

Jeremiah's mother died shortly after birth. He has a father and grandmother who love him dearly. With his special needs, they do not feel they can continue to care for Jeremiah at home. They love to visit him when they are able.

Jeremiah has bilateral cataracts. He is believed to be mostly blind (may see some light). He was born with imperforated anus, but that has since repaired itself.

From someone who works with him:  Jeremiah is such a happy go lucky little boy. He is always in a good mood and loves to play. His nannies often brag about how good of a baby he is. They say he eats well, sleeps well, and plays well. They all love him dearly! Jeremiah recently (Aug 2011) learned how to crawl. I didn't think it was possible for Jeremiah to be any happier, but now that he is mobile he appears to be even happier than I have ever seen before! He can pull himself up to stand and loves to bounce. I'm sure it won't be long before Jeremiah is walking and talking! He already babbles nonstop and loves to make noise. If Jeremiah is awake, it's guaranteed he is "talking!" He loves to hear his little voice. Jeremiah loves to play with toys and often holds them in front of his face. His Dad and Grandma come to visit him very often, and although he is young, he still seems to be bonded with them. Jeremiah loves to be held and given attention. He is an amazing little boy who is capable of so much! It's been amazing to see how far this little guy has come over the few months that he has been in our care. I'm confident he's going to continue to amaze us as he reaches more and more developmental stages! He truly is one of the happiest babies I know!

• 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 (in-country expenses): $13,070 – $13,320 roughly

$15.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Ryan

Boy, born January 2007

We finally have medical information for sweet Ryan!

Ryan has Noonan's syndrome; and he's diagnosed with organic lesion of the central nervous system as a result of genetic pathology.  He has a  severe delay of psychological and motor development.

Ryan has a drooping right eyelid, and is farsighted.  He also has a congenital heart defect (atrial septal defect), and hypospadias (a birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside.)

From a volunteer who spent several months at this orphanage:

According to the workers, Ryan has a life-shortening illness which is preventing his organs from growing and developing as they should however I have had no way to confirm that. What I can say is that he is tiny and I would be surprised if weighs even 15 pounds. This tiny little boy captured my heart from the first time I saw him. He does not interact much but sometimes you can get him to smile. He is capable of pulling himself up at the side of the crib but he mostly stays sitting or lying down and is usually banging his head on the side of the crib. He resists being held but over time he warmed up to me, wanting me to hold him when he was sick and occasionally he would even make his way to the side of the crib when he saw me coming towards him. I also learned that he loves the "airplane game" (being lifted over my head as I was lying on my back) and I even got him laughing on several occasions. Heartbreakingly, Ryan receives no attention from the caregivers and, since being transferred to a new group, he spends most of his days alone in a tiny soft playpen, rocking back and forth. I don't know if what the workers said is true but I do now that, no matter how many days Ryan has left on this earth, he deserves more than the loneliness and neglect he is living right now. Oh how I pray for a family for this sweet angel boy.

LOTS more pictures available.

$1288.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Gregory 2H

Boy, born August 22, 2005

Gregory's birthmother's rights were terminated by court decree. There is no father. Diagnosis: HIV+, functional heart murmur, astigmatism.  They receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations.

Gregory gets embarrassed in front of the camera. He interacts very nicely with the other children. He is a sweet little boy. More photos available.

$4693.97 is available towards the cost of my adoption.

Dante 2H

Boy, born January 2010

Gray eyes

Hair dark brown

Nature calm

Dante is available, and HIV+   Additional photos are available.

Danny 2H

Danny was born in October 2009. He is HIV-positive. His region has excellent access to medical care for children with HIV. This is a very straightforward region to adopt from.  This is an experienced agency and experienced region with HIV adoptions. Danny can also be adopted by single mothers. 

Additional pictures available.

$22.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption.

Kylen

Girl, Born August 2011

Beautiful doll baby, so young and will benefit so greatly from early intervention.    No heart problems, but she has had surgery for a GI condition.  She is doing well and waiting for her family!

Kylen is in the same orphanage with several other children with Down syndrome, and could be adopted together with any of them.

$570.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Bridget 26HA

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Date of Birth: September 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: brown
Character: sociable 

Birth family is bringing her home!!

Genesis

Girl, Born December 21, 2006

HELP, I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!!

Genesis is blind and was recently transferred to the institution.  She also has hearing problems, as well as cognitive delays.
 

Genesis breaks my heart – such a beautiful girl.  Our last pictures of her she was playing on a rocking toy, and now she's lying in an institution.  Please, please, someone rescue this little girl!  She would have so much potential, in a family setting.   

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. 

$212.98 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Marat

Boy, Born June 1998

From our facilitator who visited with him:   He is diagnosed with HIV.  But a strange thing by the fact he is very healthy, practically never ill.  Has very high IQ. One missionary gifted him a notebook (computer), he doesn't leave the gift anywhere. He is a very talented  student of the 4 level.

Marat is very special. He is a very talented boy not just skilled, I really mean talented! He is creative and talented in drawing. He has mastered a lot of computer programs by himself. His favorite subject at school is Math and he is very fond of foreign languages. He reads a lot. He is a person of his own mind. He is not a simple child, but at the same time he is very communicative with adults. He is very advanced and he will be easy going with those whom he respects. It is very interesting to discuss any subject with him; he has his own point of view and a very wide view.

Marat has a very sad and painful life story, one that can be shared with prospective families privately.  He really wants and needs a loving family, and will do SO WELL in that environment!   ***Marat is also an OLDER CHILD, and will be on the streets with nothing if he is not adopted.  He will never be able to get a job because no one will hire him.  His "orphan and HIV status" will follow him the rest of her life.  Please give Marat a chance to grow up in the Land of Opportunity and inclusion. ***    

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

Trent

Boy, born 2011 

This little new guy is missing both arms and his left leg athe the thigh.  His right leg is very short and not formed correctly.  

Trent is so young — perfect age to get him into a family!

Married couples only.

$259.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Alissa 23HA

Girl, born July 2008

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Mother was healthy, gave up child at birth.  Child's APGAR was 7/8.

Alissa has Down syndrome, and is otherwise healthy.  She is friendly, active, social, loves music, enjoys playing with toys, knows her name, walks while holding on.

She is said to be very high functioning.

$1773.25 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Jovie

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Girl, born 3/22/08

This gorgeous three year old toddler with Down Syndrome likes to be held and cuddled. She enjoys playing with her caregivers and is described by them as cute, contented and a very calm girl. She has global developmental delays and is making progress with her therapies. Given her special needs she has made tremendous progress in the last few months. Her hearing is normal and she enjoys interacting with her speech therapist. She is happy when playing with water and enjoys her baths for this reason. She is curious about her surroundings and will clap her hands and smile when enjoying activities she likes. Books that produce sound, mirror play and music hold a special interest for her. Her feedings come through gastrostomy tube and is gaining weight. She is loved by the other children in the center and will be a light of sunshine to any family who claims her as their own.

$325.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Ellis

Boy, Born April 7, 2006

TRANSFERRED TO OLDER CHILD BOARDING SCHOOL

From an adopting parent who visited his new orphanage in March 2011: "One of the days we went to visit our daughter, her groupa was getting ready to go outside. Ellis came up to me for help getting his coat on as the caretakers were helping other kids. He chatted with me and was very inquisitive. He did NOT hug or hang on me but behaved completely appropriately with me as I tied his hood and helped with his coat. He loved talking to me (even though I couldn't understand a lot of it) and his speech sounds very clear. I saw him several other times and he is a little ham! He made a lego house for me and tried to get my attention through a glass door by dancing for me. One of the days we were there, he was in trouble and was sitting in timeout. Although he was crying, he sat nicely and waited to be let out of timeout. After his timeout, he went to play. He seems to be a very sweet, smart little boy and I know he is ready for his family to come and take him home!"

He was observed wearing glasses sometimes and doesn't seem to mind wearing them.

The orphanage he is in seems to be a good one for children aged 3-7. The groupas are not separated by age. The kids do a variety of work. They color pictures and do sewing projects to work on fine motor skills. The children play outside a lot. The children appear to be well-fed and anyone who needs medication receives it. They also have a sensory therapy room, a physical therapy room, a music room and an art room. There are about 5 groupas in the orphanage, with about 9-10 children in each group. 

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

ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR

Romeo 15H

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Boy, born October 2009

Blue Eyes

Nature curious, sociable, calm

This lovely little guy is missing his left hand (brachium aplasia).  He has an extra chord in his left ventricle, a curved gallbladders, and is said to be anemic.

$90.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption.

Lucille 15H

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Girl, born April 2008

Gray eyes

Hair dark brown

Lucille is calm, playful and close to transfer.  

Her orphanage has shared her information with us, hoping we can find her a family before transfer.  Please help us find this little dolly a home!

More pictures available.

From an adoptive family who met her in summer 2011:  

She is (our daughter's) best friend! She is very calm and quiet, not yet verbal.  She is so sweet! She needs a family soon or she'll be transferred! Breaks my heart!

$3544.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Trixie 26HA

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Girl, born August 2010

Gray eyes  

What a little sweetheart!  Love that wispy hair.

More photos available.

$713.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Braska #46-2

Girl, born 2009

Diagnosis: Cystic Fibrosis, caloric-malnutrition

Braska has an older brother who also has CF.  The children are in the same orphanage and must be adopted together.  We are currently awaiting updated information on the brother.

Braska has CF. She also has problems with her digestion and absorption of nutrients and is on a high calorie diet as a result. She currently takes the medications, Creon and Linex to assist with these issues, which are believed to be contributed to the CF.

Braska is developing well for her young age. She walks independently, crouches, sits and stands up on her own. She goes up and down stairs with support. She can throw a ball in a box. She draws vertical and horizontal lines with a pencil. She folds paper. Her speech is emerging. She pronounces combinations of sounds and syllables and will imitate short words. She follows verbal directions. She plays with toys. She enjoys playing hide-and-seek. She likes to dance while listening to music. She interacts with other children and adults appropriately. She laughs out loud when teased. She seeks out help from an adult when she needs it.

$207.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Whitney

Girl, born July 2010 

Look at the deep, dark eyes on this little beauty!

Whitney has Down syndrome, ventricular septal defect, patent foramen ovale, pulmonary artery hypertension. She had surgery on April 15, 2011 for pulmonary artery contracture. It was successful and she is doing fine. She is a happy baby and very much loved by her caregivers. She can sit with support, she grabs toys, watches toys, reacts to the speech addressed to her.   

$369.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Victoria F. (Vika)

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Date of Birth: May 2005
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: brown
Character: active and social, possible cleft lip

In May 2005, in maternity mom did not know that her daughter will be a bright and good, she thought that this child with Down syndrome becomes a burden and an object of ridicule, and therefore given it up …

Vike almost 3 years, her illness with proper care, attention and care can be greatly adjusted. And now it is not very different from their peers. Vikusya already said a few words, knows the names of animals and birds can show them the picture. Of course, it is not very assiduously in the classroom, her mood quickly changed. But she already knows itself to assemble and disassemble pyramids, cups-liners, understands the differences in the sizes of objects can draw straight lines and closed lines. Likes to play with the doll, feeding her, shakes and washes. Girl with easily imitate adults, able to dress with a little help, eating – not a bit careful, but herself, asking for a pot, washes his hands … She loves affection. Vika – a normal child.

Carlton

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Boy, born October 2007 
Brown eyes 
Nature calm

FACING TRANSFER

Carlton is a super handsome and very smart little boy. 

$131.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Rosa

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Girl, born 4/10/10

We would like to introduce this little sweetheart to you all! She is a beautiful 1.5-year-old with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease. She is a cheerful and curious little girl, who captures the heart of many staff and volunteers at the hospital. She is in need of night-time oxygen and gastrotomy feeding at the moment. She has been staying in the hospital since she was born and is currently waiting for more permanent residential placement. Her cardiac prognosis is good.   It is planned that after her tonsillectomy surgery in October, 2011 she will be able to move into a residential home while she waits for her forever family to find her. Hopefully she will be able to be weaned from the oxygen at night after her surgery. She is urgently in need of a loving adoptive family who is willing to commit and embrace her as their daughter! Her resilient spirit and cheerful demeanor would make her an easy baby to love!!

Vilis

Boy, Born on April 12th, 2006

Vilis is a darling little boy who has light brown hair and blue eyes. Too cute! He was born with an oval window, but this may have closed on it's own already.

$8673.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Juris

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Boy, Born on December 15th, 2006

Juris is a handsome blonde haired cutie!  He is emotional and kind-hearted and smiles if someone contacts with him.  Juris was born to the 40 years old mother, from her 5^th pregnancy, in the 2^nd delivery, in the 36.-37.week of gestation with weight of 2900g, height – 48cm, 8/9 points by Apgar's scale. During the pregnancy mother was under the doctor's surveillance. Child has started to sit at the age of 1 year and 4 months, to crawl – at the age of 1 year and 4 months, the first teeth came out when he was 8 months old. On 15^th of June 2009 boy weighted 7500g and was 76,5cm tall;

• Medical diagnosis – trisomy 21. Mental retardation. Delay of psychomotor development, delay of language development. Latent hypotireosis. Allergy against the cow milk products, small height. Sub acute atopic dermatitis. Allergic rhinitis. Spleen cyst. Myopia congenital. Celiac disease suspected. 

Further necessary treatment – surveillance of the pediatrician, neurologist, endocrinologist. Control of allergologist and oculist.  The work with speech and physical therapist;   By court judgment parents have been deprived from custody rights in May 2009. Mother left her son in the hospital just after his birth because of his health problems; boy doesn't have any siblings.

SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME 

Tommy #11-11

DOB: 1999
Diagnosis: Down syndrome

No, the date of birth is not a typo, this little boy will be TWELVE years old this month. 

Tommy looks like a healthy little 2 year old boy with chubby cheeks and chunky legs. 

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 are truly living on borrowed time.  

$97.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Sydney

Girl, born August 2011

Sydney is a very charming baby!  She reacts to toys appropriately, and keeps her eyes on all who approach her.  She's said to be developing well and quickly — and is very quiet and smiley.

Abel

Boy, born July 2008

Abel is very tiny for his age and weighs 17.5lbs and is 30 inches tall. He came to us very malnourished and seems to be taking a really long time to catch up in weight and developmental milestones. We do not have access to the right medical care to figure out what is causing his failure to grow and his delayed development.  Abel can now crawl and because of a wonderful gift from a visiting medical group, Abel was gifted with AFO’s. They were able to assess his low muscle tone and said that he should wear the AFO’s for 6 hours as day to help his weak ankles. He showed immediate improvement and was able to stand unassisted for a few moments (while holding on for balance). He even took a few short steps! 

More pictures available.

From someone who works with him:

Abel is a little miracle and is very loved here.  I often forget that he is nearly three years old because he is so tiny.  Even though it may appear that he is behind developmentally, those who know him well couldn't be happier with the giant strides he has made.  Each new milestone in his life is a huge event and something that we all celebrate.  When I first met Abel, he was 18 months and couldn't even hold his head up.  Now Abel is so far past that.  He can now crawl all over the place and take a few steps when assisted!  Recently Abel was fitted for some leg braces for his feet.  He wears these several hours a day and they give him the support that he needs to apply pressure to his legs, which he never liked to do before.  Abel is always incredibly happy and has a giant smile on his face.  It goes from ear to ear and shows every one of his pearly white teeth.  When he gets excited he waves his arms, bounces his body up and down, has a smile on his face, and makes his very unique little laugh.  There is absolutely no way to explain what his laugh is like, it's not like anything I have ever heard before, but it's adorable and makes many people fall in love with him!  Abel loves to be held and given special time.  He enjoys going for walks in the wagon, stroller, or front back.  He does not yet talk.  Abel now eats all the same foods as the rest of the children, which is a huge change.  For a long time he refused to take anything except for bottles, so he only had milk and pediasure.  After that we could get him to eat certain foods, but only if there were no chunks in it and he was very picky.  He was a huge texture person.  Abel was even picky about the flavor of purred fruits that he ate.  If he didn't like something, he would tip his head back and make himself choke on it.  Now however, he'll eat anything, including snacks that he has to chew, and he eats a lot of it as well!  Each day we continue to be amazed by the improvements that he is making!  Abel is very well loved here and gets a lot of special attention!

$50.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Kenny

Boy, born October 2009

Kenny is HIV+

From someone who works with him:

Kenny is an amazing little boy who steals many people’s hearts. He is always smiling and in a great mood.  Kenny is all “boy” and always up for an adventure. He loves to play on the play ground and go down the slide; on his belly and backwards of course!  Kenny enjoys being held and cuddled with, but he would prefer to play. He doesn't really seem to have any real fears, not even the dogs, which many of the kids are. Kenny does occasionally throw fits, but not as bad as he used to. These fits usually occur if he wants to be held and is put down, or if he see some of his friends leaving for a special activity and he isn't included. Kenny loves prayer and singing time and dances and claps his hands to the music. He loves to play with toys and puts everything in his mouth. Kenny thoroughly enjoys pool day and has a giant smile on his face the entire time. He likes to dump water from one toy to the other. He splashes and runs from one pool to the other. Kenny plays well with the other children and seems to have a lot of friends. I see Kenny as a leader in the baby house. He loves to explore and is often wandering away from the rest of the group to come hang out with the volunteers. Kenny is a good eater and is getting so big. Developmentally he is doing really well and right where he should be.

• 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 (in-country expenses): $13,070 – $13,320 roughly

$2790.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Josh 31C

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Boy, born Feb 2008 

Josh has the cutest little cheeks, doesn't he?
He has an open oval window, so he should be checked by a cardiologist once he is home.  Full medical history available.

$270.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption.

Deacon

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Boy, born 8/21/09

What a beautiful baby! This little man is described by his caregivers as cheerful, alert and an easy baby to care for! He has a fair complexion and sharp eyes, a button nose and thick rosy lips. He was born full term and was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and duodenal atresia. He has since undergone surgery to correct the atresia and received chemotherapy to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He responded well to the chemotherapy and is in remission now with a prognosis which is good. The relapse rate for his type of leukemia is low. It is reported that he has strong gross and fine muscles and mild global developmental delays. He holds his own bottle and likes to point to things with his index finger. He makes good eye contact and enjoys communicating with those around him. This gorgeous child is just waiting for the right family to come along to help him reach his full potential!

Elvira 26HA

Girl, born November 2009

Elvira was removed from the HIV+ list in May 2011.
 

Current diagnoses:  She is believed to have CP; Perinatal exposure to HIV in the medical history; Delayed rate of psychomotor and speech development; Degree 2 chronic protein energy deficiency (i.e. subnutrition or malnutrition)

She gets along well with other children, plays with them.  She actively plays with various toys and crawls well. She stands up, but only holding the handrail. Her speech development is at the level of vocalizing.  She is a good eater, eats with a spoon, drinks from a cup.  Has positive emotions. She really needs a family and caring parents. Additional photos available.

$280.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Hannah 16

Born August 2009

HIV & HSV/CMV

Hannah is an absolutely adorable, sweetheart girl. She is serious at first, but has such a very sweet smile and is a lovely girl once you get to know her. She makes great eye contact. She loves being in the company of others. Understandably, it takes her a little while to warm up to new people.  She is developing well. She is in a decent baby house with caring nannies. She is in a small group with a good caregiver to child ratio. The children have access to outdoor time, a sensory room and physical therapy. Unrelated children can be adopted simultaneously. 

Amelia 16

Girl

DOB September 2009

Amelia is a very beautiful girl with long dark eyelashes. She has a warm and pleasant smile and appears to be an orphanage favorite. Additional photos & video available. She is in a 'psychoneurological baby house even though she seems to be developing normally. Amelia has HIV. The caregivers are very loving toward the children in the HIV ward. A recent adoptive family has reported their daughter's transition to be exceptionally smooth. The children in the orphanage have access to outdoor play, physical therapy play equipment, and a sensory room. She is in a small group so the caregiver to child ratio is good. She receives plenty of food, but rarely fresh fruits or fresh vegetables. The children in her orphanage have access to ARV medications and see a specialist doctor twice per year. We believe she is in the process of becoming registered for international adoption, and this can be inquired about on behalf of a serious adoptive family. 

$5.40 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Andrew (China)

Boy, Born April 2004
China

Calista

Girl, born May 2011

This beautiful little girl already has such pretty, wispy hair!

Calista has a heart condition (a defect of chamber divider) and it is not indicated if surgery will be in her future or not.  She also has an infection of the urinary tract, and Pyelectasis of both kidneys.  Fetal Pyelectasis is common in babies with Down syndrome — and is likely the cause of her urinary tract issue, as well.

Annie #11-13

Butler #11-14

Will #21-1

Boy, Born April 8, 2005

Will can walk holding the hand of an adult but is not yet walking independently. He can pull to a stand, walk around with a hand on the wall and is starting to let go and take 1-2 steps on his own.

He doesn’t show much interest in toys and is described as “very serious” in his mannerisms. He will respond when called by name and does smile when engaged by the staff. He is currently being given medications in an attempt to improve his cognition.  He can eat with a spoon and drink from a cup. He is beginning to make initial sounds (“ba-ba”, “da-da”), but is not yet talking. He attends a specialized kindergarten class.  

UPDATE from summer 2011:  Will has been transferred to a different facility.   He has not progressed much developmentally.  He is still unable to walk and gets around by scooting on his bottom. If placed on his hands and knees, he will crawl short distances. He will not reach for objects and if given a toy, he immediately drops it or throws it. He makes stereo-typical movements with his hands and focuses on his fingers. He enjoys attention from the staff and other children and will demonstrate happiness when someone pays attention to him. He does not actively engage with groups of children and is described as "apathetic". He is completely cared for by the staff.

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

Darren

Boy, Born May  2009

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Lily was born in November 2006

She is living with HIV. She has blue eyes and light brown hair. Lily is described as being active, sociable and lively. She does not have any siblings. Additional photo available. 

From an adoptive parent: Lily is so sweet. She seems very bright and loves books. She would come up and hold my hand and she loved being held, hugged and kissed. She is hoping for a Mama of her own. 

$1030.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Timothy S. 2H

Boy, born January 2009
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Nature: Quiet

Vanessa 3G

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Date of Birth: March 2009
Gender: Female
Nature: Calm

Sandra #56-3

DOB: 2006
Diagnosis: Arthrogryposis

At birth, Sandra’s arms were in abduction, internal rotation with fixed flexion in the wrist joints. Her legs were in abduction – fixed in the coxofemoral joints, flexion of the knee joints and various situations of the legs. The Achilles tendons of both legs were elongated in 2009. She had one other surgery in 2010. She has been under the continued care of an orthopedic doctor.

Sandra can sit with support and sit up on her knees independently. She crawls in her own adaptive way. She can stand up with support and move in a walker. She uses her hands like “tongs”, by crossing her wrists. She is able to pick up toys and other objects in this way. She can move all of her fingers simultaneously.

Sandra can talk and is described as “very communicative and inquisitive”. She is cognitvely normal, and she understands everything that is said to her. She easily makes contact with strangers and is attached to those who care for her. She is the leader in her group.   

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'Suzanna' was born in October 2004. She loves the summer and the flowers. She is very inquisitive and she is drawn to all of the caregivers and specialists in the orphanage. One caregiver said "I feel she lacks maternal warmth here. She is desperately searching for it. No matter how many people are trying to provide it here, I would prefer if she would find it in a family." She is an exotic beauty with a beautiful name, but she is still waiting in an orphanage because she is living with HIV. 

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Ethan was born in September 2004. He is an orphanage favorite and gets glowing reports from everyone who meets him. People smile just talking about him. At first he is shy with unfamiliar adults and then he warms up and is very happy and friendly. He is a lovely child, just wonderful! All of the other children adore him, too. He is a very obedient boy. He is sunny, smiling and beautiful. It is clear that he is a shining star who will do very well in a family. He is patient, kind, loving and compassionate. He has HIV and seems to be doing very well developmentally.

Joshua 16

DOB April 2009

Joshua has HIV and HSV/CMV.  He can be adopted with other unrelated children in the region. He is in a 'psychoneurological' baby house which means he will most likely be transferred to a mental institute if he doesn't have a family by age 4. This is a decent baby house. The nannies are caring. The children have access to outdoor play, physical therapy play equipment and a sensory room. The children here have access to ARV medication and see a specialist doctor twice per year.  Additional photos and video available.

From a recent adoptive family:

This little guy seems stoic at first. It took him a little while to warm up to us and show his true personality. Once he was comfortable with us, he started smiling and laughing. He wanted to run and play with us and be picked up and cuddled. He is not demanding of attention at all. He would walk up to us and wait his turn for some love and attention. He loved sitting on my lap and being rocked and held and sang to and he snuggles right in. He is quiet and shy and has a tranquil demeanor. He has so much potential but I think he goes unnoticed in this environment because he is so easy-going and laid back. The nannies are busy with the more high-maintenance children so he doesn't seem to get a lot of attention.

$63.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Mary #11-15

Alex

BOY, born September 2006  

HELP!  I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!

Sweet smile!  Alex was born with CP.   Alex is a sweet boy.   He is described as VERY smart, and the orphanage staff desperately want a family for him.   He is not able to walk at this time, and he does have a functional systolic murmur in his heart.  

Josiah

Boy, Born June 22, 2004

I HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE INSTITUTION! 

Conner 2H

Boy, born January 2008

Hazel eyes

Hair dark brown

Keith #11-12

DOB: 2007

Diagnosis: Down syndrome, anomaly of the excretory system, strabismus 

Keith is 4 years old and weighs just 11 pounds. He is in an orphanage where he receives only the most basic care and no stimulation or opportunity to develop. As a result, Keith is significantly delayed, even for a child with Down syndrome. He spends most of his day in his crib. He can roll and move around in his crib by scooting on his back. He can sit up. He is not able to walk or talk, though he does make some minimal sounds.

We have many additional photos and videos of Keith.

$288.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Steven #11-9

DOB: 2007
Diagnosis: Down syndrome

*Information on his development is coming soon*  Videos are available.

Steven is in an orphanage where all of the children are very small and malnurished. 
He needs a family that can work QUICKLY through the process to get him the proper care that he needs.

$5022.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Sam 16

DOB July 2009

HIV+

He has blue eyes and blonde hair. He is calm and attentive. He does not have any siblings. Sam is a very sweet little boy – he is happy and affectionate. He gets along well with all the children in his group. Additional photos and video available. He rarely cries. He can be adopted alone or with other children in his group. He is in a 'psychoneurological baby house' as are all children with HIV in this region. This may mean that he will be transferred to a mental institute if he is not adopted before he turns 4. He loves to play outside, ride on the tricycle, swing and go down the slide. He likes being out in nature and he picks flowers and is in tune with the natural world. He seems to be developing normally. He is in a decent baby house with caring nannies in a small group of 7 children. He has access to physical therapy play equipment and a sensory room. He receives plenty of food, but minimal fresh fruits and vegetables. He has access to ARV medications and sees a specialist doctor twice per year. 

$424.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Chelsea 30C

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Date of Birth: October 5, 2007

Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: dark brown
Character: cheerful, kind    This sweet little girl is almost 3 years old.  She was born to a very young, single mom at 34 weeks gestation.  She had some minor pulmonary issues in her first days of life as a result of her preemie birth, but she is very healthy now!   She was born with an open oval window which may have closed on it's own.  
 

Chelsea is affectionate, friendly, inquisitive child.   She loves to hug and kiss.   She smiles and laughs a lot.  She is a pet in the group.   She loves to play with dolls, puzzles. She is petite and gracious. She is active for a child with Down syndrome and can be strong-willed, get angry and weep if anything is not her way. But she can be easily distracted from a disappointing her thing. She cannot dress by herself and does not want to eat by herself. Her appetite is not very good. She is rather selective and does not like sweets. She is used to a potty, but cannot ask about it.

She started to sit up at 1.5 years of age, then started to crawl. She started to walk at 2 years of age.   Now she runs fast, walks up and down the stairs, slides. She exhibits some muscle hypotony. She is delayed in her speech development. She speaks with syllables, but understands what is said to her and is obedient. To the question “where?’ she shows correctly her eyes, ears, arms.

Chelsea will be transferred in the coming year to a very remote part of the country, and will be *out of reach* for adoption.  Hope someone will consider this beautiful child and give her hope for a future!
 

$1342.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Derek 2H

Derek was born in May 2008. He does not have any siblings. He is described as being a calm and quiet boy. He has strabismus and HIV. Derek is very cute and has a very kind soul. He is sociable with other children and and he loves his caregivers and they are very fond of him. The director of his orphanage recommends him without any hesitation. He used to have a grandmother in the United States who has now passed away but has left some inheritance to him. Derek is in a region with excellent access to medical care. It is a very straight forward region to adopt from. This is an experienced region and agency with HIV adoptions. Single mothers can adopt. 

Zenya M. 23

Zenya M.

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Born: February 2009

Zenya is living with HIV. The children in her orphanage have access to excellent medical care. She is calm, happy, social and makes good eye contact. She is affectionate and cute and she enjoys when someone talkes to her. She has good emotional reactions to the attitude of adults around her. Zenya gets along well with one of the other girls in her group.

She is a beautiful, quiet girl with an amazing infectious laugh. Her caregivers speak very highly of her. They say she is very clever and cheerful. It takes a while for her to warm up to strangers, but then she is happy and sociable. She is active, lively and happy. Zenya makes good facial expressions. She can distinguish the difference between "us" and "them." She likes to communicate on an individual level. She attends all her educational sessions with pleasure. According to her caregivers, Zenya will do extremely well in a family. Additional photos available.

Up to 3 children in the family. Exceptions are occasionally made on a case by case basis. Parents should not be older than 50 years. Unrelated children cannot be adopted simultaneously in this region. 

$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Vinnie #21-6

DOB: December 2007

Vinnie is delayed in all areas of his development. He can roll over, sit up and walks in a walker.  He responds to adult interactions, smiles and maintains eye contact. He plays briefly with toys, transfers them from hand to hand and throws them. He makes sounds and says basic syllables such as “ma-ma”.  Many of his delays are likely due to a lack of opportunity! His report indicates a need for physical and speech therapy.

Update on Vinne:

Vinnie was very social and active during the visit. He sought out physical touch and babbled (says "ma-ma"). The caretakers say that when a child starts to say "ma-ma" then they will be adopted.  He can stand up on his own, he crawls, and he walks well when he is holding somebody's hands. He eats from a spoon and drinks from a cup. He is growing slowly, but steadily and is a good eater. He reacts to lactose by becoming constipated, but with massaging his tummy and drinking pear juice, it is easily resolved. They cannot make him food individually without lactose.  His heart condition, which was described to us as a mild condition, showed that it had completely resolved at the most recent echo-cardiogram.  He is allergic to a cold medicine, but I can't remember what it is called. 

                                                       Additional photos and videos of Vinnie are available upon request!

$5382.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Bradley, Bryant and Brooks

These boys are siblings, and need a family to adopt them TOGETHER!  

Bradley is the oldest, born in October 2004.  He is absolutely healthy but has both sides neurosensoric deafness.  He is expected to be able to hear if he had implants.  He has no listed delays.  

Bryant is the middle brother, in these photos and in age.  He was born in December, 2005.  He is said to be very smart, intelligent and absolutely healthy.  

Baby brother Brooks was born in March 2007.  He is also said to be very smart, intelligent and absolutely healthy; no delays.

Delia #8-1

Girl, Born February 22, 2001

Main diagnosis: Down syndrome

$189.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

KiKi #9-5

 DOB: October 2007
Diagnosis: Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Kiki has a diagnosis of Dandy-Walker syndrome. She's had full genetic testing and the results showed no abnormalities. She does not have any ongoing medical issues. Her motor skills are delayed. She can sit unassisted, crawl, pull to a stand and walk while holding on to something/someone's hand. She plays with toys. She responds to adults and laughs/smiles appropriately. She's begining to make sounds, though her speech has not yet developed. Though the photo doesn't show it, she has a BEAUTIFUL smile that lights up her whole face! (videos!)

We have several photos and videos of Kiki. 

$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Julie (Latin America)

 611-18 This little buttercup was born 11/2009.   SHE IS JUST STUNNING!   Such a shame we can't post her photo openly, but do ask the agency!  She has brown hair and eyes with a little button nose. She is very attached to her foster mom and responds well to affection. She’s a happy little girl that enjoys going outside for walks. She likes to play with loud toys. She is a peaceful sleeper and healthy eater. She is a child with Down Syndrome and waiting for a permanent family to help her reach great potential!

From her medical records:  she does have a cardiac defect that will require open heart surgery to correct…partial AV canal defect as well as pulmonary vascular disease (probably due to prolonged congestive heart failure…she hasn't received any heart medications or diuretics while in her current orphanage). 

• Single women and married couples
• Applicants should be between 25 – 55 years of age
• No serious health concerns, no mental health issues
• Very minimal history of criminal incidents; please inquire 
• 1 trip, both parents travel for 2 weeks until court, then only one parent has to stay another 4 weeks

$730.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Braeden

Boy, born July 2010

What a little love — don't you want to just scoop him up and squeeze him?  And that little tuft of hair is beyond adorable!

Heaven #21-7

 DOB: 2009
Diagnosis: Down syndrome  

Heaven does not have any health issues and is considered physically healthy. 

*More information on Heaven's development is coming soon*

$90.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Hailey (China)

Girl, Born July 7, 2006

From a missionary who visited with her in August 2010:  “  Hailey was found abandoned at the age of 8 months.  She is described as easy going and social, and is well loved by the orphanage staff.    She is energetic and likes to listen to music.”     

UPDATE June 2011:  

Hailey is doing great.  She speaks a lot but it is not all intelligible.  She is extremely social and likes to play with the other children and pat and comfort the babies – copying the adults in the nurturing.  Like Down's children she loves music and dance and movement. She is learning potty training but not quite there.  She is also learning to feed herself at the moment – good at lifting the spoon to her mouth, but not at loading it.  Hailey has a lovely, cheeky personality.  She loves the younger babies in her family group and will often be found gently patting them or comforting them.  She also likes to play with her room mate. She is very cute, expressive and beautiful.  

More photos available, along with full social history and medical records

Please contact:  Ky Bower

Heidi 2H

Date of Birth: June 2005
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: dark brown
Character: normal. She smiles, plays, eats well.

HELP!  I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!

Heidi is such a love!   Brown hair and big brown eyes, she longs for a family of her own.   Heidi is moderately delayed.   She is able to walk on her own.  She does have an astigmatism and strabismus, and also has an additional chord in the left ventricle of her heart.

From one of our adoptive families who visited with her in July 2011:  "Little Heidi was the meekest of the group, she is the smallest girl and stayed close to the caregivers, all the while looking on with great curiosity and smiling at me, melting my heart for sure.   MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE

$234.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Yana 2H

Girl, born May 2011

Yana is gorgeous and HEALTHY — she is amazing the doctor and caregivers at her orphanage with her good health!

We were very lucky to get her listed at such a young age — another RR family was at her orphanage and able to take pictures of her.   Because of her age, she will not be cleared for adoption until Feb 2012, so it's the perfect time for a family to begin the adoption process and prepare to bring her home. 

More pictures and medical history available.  

$179.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Cole

Born May 18, 2005

Cole has an impish smile and is very helpful and sweet.  He was born HIV+ and turned 6 years old this past spring. He's fortunate to be in a good orphanage, although they'll transfer him this fall if he doesn't find a family. 

From a family who met him this past summer:  He is the oldest of the boys still there, so the most at risk for being transferred. He seems very smart. He was what I call the "orphanage helper". He was always helping the ladies push the strollers full of laundry back and forth from the laundry house and always helping the groundskeepers sweep and pick up sticks, etc.

From a family who visited with him in spring 2011:  

Cole is bright, friendly, engaging, inquisitive, helpful, athletic, and charming! Being the oldest child there, Cole is everyone's "big brother". He helps the caregivers keep track of any of the little ones who wander too far, and coaxes them back to where they belong. He can often be seen carrying bags of sand toys that they bring out to play with. He's learned responsibility from a young age. There are also pictures of him on the walls in traditional clothes of his country, performing in a Children's Day program with the biggest smile on his face! So, he clearly enjoys music and dancing, as well as sports. Whenever he sees me, he smiles and waves and yells, "Mama!" As in "Look! Here I am!". The director said that Cole asked my son if we would take him, too. To which my son answered "Yes! You can come too! My mama and papa will bring all of you!" Ouch. How it hurts me to know that within a few days, my son will be the only little boy walking out through those gates, and "Cole" (and "Owen") will be left behind. People are overlooking an absolute gem of a child!

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

$1437.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Liliana

DOB: 2000
Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Nellie

Girl, Born November 9, 2006

Nellie is about half done with the pictures! "Stop taking photos and come get me already!", she says   Beautiful carrot top read-head with bright blue eyes.  She is already 4 now and facing the institution VERY SOON, hoping someone will consider Miss Nellie! 

Finn

Boy, born December 2008

Look at this little love!   

Finn has Down syndrome, but is otherwise healthy.

$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Andrey S (14)

Boy, Born December 28, 2006

From an adoptive family who visited with him in July 2011:  "I just wanted to tell you what I saw of Andrey S. while we were there. We were not able to interact with him. The children were scolded if we even smiled and said hi I didn't realize it was him until the very end, because he is so small. He is about the size of an 18-24 month old. But I want to say the he still has LIFE in his eyes and has more potential than his profile lists on the RR page. He sits, pulls to stand, and walks along the edge of the play pen. There were never toys available for him or the others while we saw them, but I saw the life in his eyes, pleading for attention and love. It would not take much time for him to come to life in a family with love and care. I hate to see him transferred. Please take anything I wrote and put it on his page if you think it would help!"

$20174.15 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Evie #49-2

 DOB: October 2008
Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy, Fraley Syndrome, Strabismus

Additional photos and videos are available of Evie!

Evie has several medical diagnoses, but she is actually not affected by many of them in her day to day life. She was diagnosed with Fraley Sundrome, but a detailed report in her medical records show that her kidneys are both functioning perfectly. Her cerebral palsy appears to effect her lower limbs and she receives massages and physical therapy. She can pull to a stand and take steps, though she attempts to walk on her toes. She is being encouraged to learn to crawl, to strengthen her core muscles. She plays with toys, interacts with other children and responds to her name. She receives speech therapy and she's begining to make sounds and repeat syllables. She reacts with with displeasure when she's told no and cheers when she's praised (sounds like a typical 2 year old to me!). She eats with a spoon. She maintains eye contact with adults and enjoys it when they play with her. She plays with toys and mainpulates them in order to get them to work. She smiles at the other children and will sit amongst a group of children and play. 

Easton

BOY, Born October 30, 2006

HELP!  I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!!

Owen

November 11, 2005

This handsome guy was born HIV+ and is lucky to be in a good place right now.  However, he could really use a home as he recently turned 5 years old.

From a family who met him this past summer:  He looks like he needs to be a football player or a hockey player! He definitely needs a Daddy, but also loves to just be held so would be a great snuggler for Mommy!

Zaidlyn #1-9

 DOB: February 2007
Diagnosis: lagging behind in development, coloboma of both eyes

Zaidlyn is lagging behind in all areas of her development. Her vision issues are said to not effect her interactions in her environment. She is walking, feeding herself and drinking from a cup. She understands everything being said to her, responds to her name and follows basic directions. She turns to look when adults are talking. She interacts with toys, particularly those that are cause-effect type toys. She understands how to manipulate toys (turn them on/off, etc) and will seek out help if she can not get a toy to work. Her play skills were said to be at the level of a one year old when she was 3 years old. She makes sounds and some word approximations but does not yet have meaningful speech. She seeks out the attention of adults and wants to interact with them. She prefers to play alone and just watch other children, though she will compete for the attention of an adult. 

Ringo #1-7

 DOB: September 2007
Diagnosis: heart condition-surgically corrected, undescended testicle on the right side, delays in physical development

Ringo can climb stairs, walk on various surfaces and kick  a ball. He can catch objects that are thrown. He has good hand-eye coordination. His fine motor skills are also well developed. He manipulates small objects and assembled mosaics. He is very intereted in toys and plays with them appropriately. He takes the cap on and off a pen and draws on paper. He can build a tower of 8 blocks and build a bridge using 3 blocks. He understands cause and effect, plays hide and seek, presses the correct buttons on toys to make them work and unrstands to climb on the furniture to reach objects that are up high and out of his reach. He recognizes himself in the mirror and can identify his body parts. His imagination is developed and he plays "pretend" games (feeds a doll, drives a toy car while making car noises, etc). He understands and follows verbal directions. He answers yes.no questions. His speech is begining to develope. He immitates sounds, says simple words and knows the names of the other children in his group. He is described as "friendly and lovable". He seeks out contact with familiar adults and can distinguish between people he is familiar with and those that he is not. He participates in group activities with the other children, plays and follows directions during musical games and has good concentration skills. He is in the process of being toilet trained and learning to dress himself. 

UPDATE JUNE 2011: We have several new photos and VIDEOS of Ringo!!! 

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Alana

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January 2010

Alana likes to get individual attention from her caregivers. She is active and mobile and her physical development is good. She attempts to imitate words. She is cheerful and she loves music. Alana does not have any siblings. She has a confirmed HIV-positive diagnosis. 

Up to 3 children in the family. Exceptions are occasionally made on a case-by-case basis. Parents should be 50 years of age or younger. Unrelated children cannot be adopted simultaneously in this region. 

Patrick

Boy, born July, 2005

Patrick has arthrogryposis, and uses a wheelchair to get around (it's not clear if he's walking on his own at all).

This boy has had an unbelievably sad life.  His mother gave birth to a little boy with arthrogryposis, but she didn't refuse her child; they were together, only Patrick and his Mom.   The Mom had no money for treatment for her son.   In January 2011, the Mom found out that the Baby house opened a group for special needs children (like a kindergarten), and finally she would be able to find a job.  It was also important to her that her boy would meet other children with similar disabilities. So, Patrick started to visit the “kindergarten”, and his Mom wanted to find a job, but then she was diagnosed with cancer.  She was hospitalized, but any day when she could, she went to visit her son.  

In March his Mother died, and Patrick doesn't yet believe that his Mom won't come back.  It's heartbreaking to see this little boy in a wheel chair trying to find Mom's face in every lady coming to the Baby house.

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Harry was born June 2009. He is sociable, open and friendly. He is very responsive and receptive to the kindness and attention of adults. He happily talks and plays with his peers. He is developing according to his age and does not lag behind his peers in any way. He loves to be active playing outside. He is very intelligent and diligent, happy tinkering with fine motor skill toys. He loves a hearty meal and eats without help. According to his caregivers, he keeps moving forward and is progressing wonderfully. HIV+

Ras was born March 2008. He is a wonderful boy, beloved by all the children and a universal favorite among the caregivers. He is very clever and well developed. His teachers smile when talking about him and they say he is often in the spotlight. He has very bright, expressive speach and he recites rhymes.  HIV+

Additional photos available.

$500.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Ella #57-1

DOB: August 2004
Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Ella can walk, climb stairs and throw a ball. She is not talking at this time, but understands everything that is said to her and attempts to communicate with the other children in her group. She can put her shoes on and is learning to dress/undress herself independently. She makes eye contact, interacts with other people and is described as "calm". She enjoys music and dancing. She has some feeding issues and still eats messed foods from a bottle. 

$1103.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Landon #6-11

DOB: July 12, 2006
Main diagnosis: Down syndrome

UPDATE MAY 2011- From someone who visited with Landon: He is always smiling when surrounded by people and actively participates in the games. He loves music and watches the children shows on TV with great pleasure. He eats independently and learns with ease – he is very perceptive. He puts on and takes off his shoes independently, eats independently and drinks from a glass. He knows the children and serves them from bowls. He is able to scratch within the boundaries of the paper and likes to draw. He is able to pronounce syllables but he is not able to speak and articulate separate words yet, but the staff believes that he can learn to do this. Knowing the other children, when being told “bring Georgi”, he stands up and brings the child. He knows the difference between the clothes and the shoes of the other children, takes and arranges objects and as he is very impressionable he examines them with great interest.. He smiles, hugs the adults and is very communicative. 

From his medical report:
Landon has had surgical treatment for GI issues and a ventral hernia. He wears glasses 2-3 hours a day. He walks, pushes toys, runs and climbs. He actively participates in games with other children and imitates what he sees the other children do. He turns the pages in a picture book, stacks blocks and places rings on a stick (a stacking toy).  He enjoys music class and will mimic the motions along with the other children.Landon is described as "very social". He answers to his name and will come when called and follows simple verbal instructions. He is making sounds and saying syllables but is not yet using words to communicate. He prefers the contact of adults and seeks out their attention. 

We have many photos of Landon available, including a baby picture!

Charles and Tina

 Tina
Girl, DOB: August 19, 2003

Charles
Boy, DOB: April 23, 2006

Location: Asia

Tina has mild cerebral palsy. She can walk and wears a brace on one foot. She has no cognitive delays.  Charles has mild language delays. They are both living in foster care and must be adopted together. 

Program Details:

Married couples: Must be married a minimum of 1 year. Program prefers that couples be married for at least 5 years, but exceptions can be made. Previous divorces are permitted. Single women can be accepted on a case by case basis.
There must be a 20 year age difference between parents and the child that they wish to adopt. Ideally, parents should be between the ages of 25-50, but parents over 50 will be considered on a case by case basis.
Travel requirements: One trip of 4-7 days. Only one parent has to travel. However, if only one parent travels, the child will enter on an IR-4 visa and readoption in the US will be required for citizenship. If both parents travel, the child enters on an IR-3 visa and citizenship is automatic upon arrival in the US.
Cost varies depending on the severity of the child’s special needs: $18,000-$26,000(siblings)

For additional information, please contact Stephanie at Lifeline Children's Services.

Carlene 2H

Mary 2H

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Date of Birth : July 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair : blond
Character: calm , friendly 

Look at the giant blue eyes on this princess!   Miss Mary was born with a heart condition, and will greatly benefit from having her own loving family!  

More photos available, single moms welcome. 

$202.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Hunter 25C

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Date of Birth: January 2009
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blonde
Character: Emotionally balanced and content. Smiling adults. Dream calm. Eats well.   

FULL MEDICAL RECORDS AND MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE  

The boy is active, inquisitive, alive, sociable. He started to differentiate between familiar people and strangers.  He sleeps well, falls asleep quickly.  He has good appetite and tries to hold utensils by himself. He can drink out of a cup with little assistance.  His eye concentration is satisfactory.

His hearing is good, and he reacts well if he is not occupied with a toy. He turns to his name.

His motor skills: he crawls well on his stomach. He can pull himself up to stand and stand for 2-3 minutes. He walks being held at both hands. He takes toys from different positions and manipulates with a toy for a long time and variously. He can put into and take out of a box small things.

He understands simple instructions. He poorly reacts to different speech tones. He pronounces separate syllables and sounds.   He started to control his emotional reactions (pauses in his cry if he is being spoken with by an adult at this moment). He takes interest in interacting with other children.  He has mental retardation of mild degree.

$1230.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Shannon #33-1

Girl,August 13, 2006

Main diagnosis: Down Syndrome. Strabimus.
Shannon had an inter-chamber heart defect that was surgically corrected in 2008. She has received follow-up heart check-ups.

Shannon has already been transfered to a mental institution!

Shannon is described as affectionate and eager to interact with her peers. She plays with toys & seeks adult interaction. She eats with a spoon and drinks from a cup. She attends day care with her typically developing peers each day in the local village. 

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

Angela

Girl, Born December 2007

Another cutie patootie!   High functioning, active little girl!   She has had one heart operation but is doing great!

More photos available, married couples only.

$1810.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption

Albina 15H

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Date of Birth: September 20, 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Quiet

Albina is a cutie   She does have a septal defect that will need attention.

$10146.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Chloe 15H

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Girl, born in June 2007

Eyes: Grey

Hair: blond

Sociable nature

$87.40 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Ethan #54-1

DOB: February 2009

Ethan has Down syndrome and strabismus. He is physically healthy at this time.
Testing done when he was 22 months old placed him at the developmental level of a 13.5 month old. At that time, he was standing for periods of time without support and walking with support. He's receiving therapy for motor skills.  He can hold a spoon and feed himself with assistance.  He's learning to eat "hard to chew" foods at this time. He is able to place objects into a box after mimicing the activity and can stack 2 blocks on top of each other once the task was introduced to him (after he was shown how to do it, he could do it).  He will hold a pencil and leave random marks on a piece of paper.  He is already pronouncing several words. He reacts positively to adults and enjoys being hugged. He plays with other children and is described as "smiling and communicative". 

UPDATE: Ethan is WALKING! He also now has glasses to help with the strabismus. He is healthy and developing VERY well to be so young!!! We have several new photos of Ethan!

Joanna #1-8

 DOB: 2007
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, inter-chamber heart defect, gastro reflux, achalasia-treated surgically

*Information about Joanna's development is coming soon!*

Thalia

Girl, born December 2008

Thalia is HIV+

From someone who works with her:  Thalia is an incredibly smart little girl.  She is really shy and reserved which makes it difficult to get to know her true personality at first.  At preschool she does really well sitting in circle time and sings along with and does hand motions to all of her favorite songs.  She can respond to the question "what is your name" which is a new skill we are trying to teach all of the kids.  Thalia does really well playing with toys if an adult is playing with her, but as soon as the adult leaves, she will quit playing and follows them.  Thalia doesn't run up to new people and demand attention like many of the other children.  Instead she sits back with the nannies that she knows and waits for people to approach her.  Some times she will refuse to go with someone she doesn't know and will throw a fit if they try to take her.  Other times she goes with them just fine.  Thalia has a really strong bond with one of our nannies.  Thalia will often choose to sit with this lady rather than participating in the activities that the other children are doing.  It is very encouraging to see that she has this bond and that she is so comfortable around Bouta, her nanny.  Thalia loves to play with peg puzzles and is really good at putting the pieces in.  You have to work to get her to smile as she is a little more reserved, but when she does, she has a beautiful little smile.  Often if Thalia is happy, she will just give you a smirk instead of a full smile.  She enjoys playing on the play ground and going down the slide. Thalia tries her hardest to follow directions and be a good girl.  On the way to and from preschool the children hold on to a rope which helps keep them all together and teaches them how to stay in a line.  Thalia is devoted to hold on to this rope even though it's a challenge for her.  Thalia is a very slow walker and often can't keep up with the others, but regardless she never lets go.  I played with blocks with Thalia the other day, and was surprised to see that she could stack 6 on top of each other even though she has never played with this toy before.  Thalia is doing really well developmentally and is right on target.  Her language skills are a bit behind, but this is very common among our children.

Donna 15H

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Aaron

Boy, born January 2009

This cutie has the funniest expressions!  He's said to be quiet, loves music, and very sweet.

He was born with a heart condition but has had corrective surgery and is doing great now.  More pictures available.

These children are blessed to be in an excellent orphanage, however this region typically requires 3 trips.  This is a great orphanage and the children receive excellent care, and there is minimal travel in-country.  This orphanage is close to the Capital city, so it's fantastic for sight-seeing.
 

We have had many successful adoptions from this orphanage, and families are willing to share their experiences.

$127.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Robert #3-3

DOB: January 29, 2004
Robert was raised at home by his birth family until he was 4 years old, at which time he was placed in an orphanage.He is healthy and developing well. He is beginning to speak in simple sentences, colors and paints with water colors and participates in organized activities. He feeds himself with utensils and is learning to fasten buttons. He has built up relationships with staff and other children. 

Lina #53-2

 DOB: April 2007

Diagnosis: Dwarfism; Congenital cleft of the hard and soft palate – not corrected surgically

In December 2010, Lina was 25 inches tall. 
She sits, crawls, pulls to a stand and walks with assistance. Her movements are becoming more coordinated. She will crawl to get where she wants to go and to get to desired objects. She looks at her reflection in the mirror and has good head/eye coordination. When someone talks to her, she smiles and follows their movements with her eyes. She is pronouncing long combinations of sounds and laughs when she's able to make appropriate sounds. She is beginning to try to say short words. She does have an unrepaired cleft that could be impeading her speech. 
She receives therapy from a multi-disciplinary team for all aspects of her development. She also has a one-on-one volunteer that works with her on her development. She is very bonded to this person and cheers when she sees her favorite adults. She plays with blocks and rings and builds towers with them. She also likes to fill and empty containers.  She enjoys exporing her surroundings and establishes social connections. She sits at a table to eat and requires very little assistance with this task. She falls asleep easily and is very calm during bath time and changing. 

                                                                  Lina's report says:" The only way for the child to receive her full value is in a stable family environment where the love for the child will dominate." So very true!!!

Xander

Boy, born December 2006

Look at the grin on this handsome guy!   This blond-haired blue-eyed cutie will make a wonderful son!

Moderate mental delay; Epidemic goiter (could be an enlarged gland, or a thyroid issue); Pathologic hip dislocation; Shortening of bone of upper arm in consequence of past osteomyelitis (bone infection); Nonorganic enuresis (night-time bedwetting, which for his age is not so unusual).

More pictures available.  

$0.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Ali 2H

Ali

Girl. Date of Birth: August 10, 2005

Ali's mother passed away. Her sister is under the guardianship of their grandmother who has no intention of taking Ali as well. There is no father. Diagnosis: HIV+, functional heart murmur, astigmatism, squint, successfully repaired cleft lip. The children at this orphanage are said to be developmentally delayed due to being in an institutional setting. They receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations.

Ali is one of the most favorite children in the orphanage. She is a very well natured little girl and is described as being very tender, very kind, very musical with good intellect. She has the largest and most beautiful eyes. When you first see her you do not even notice her repaired lip because her eyes attract and keep your attention.

More photos available.