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Congratulations to all of these beautiful and deserving children who have now found committed adoptive families through Reece's Rainbow! 
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Girl, born June 2007
Brown eyes, Hair dark brown
The nature of calm
She is believed to have spina bifida (operated) or a spinal hernia.
Trisha is currently not walking. The girl has a very nice personalty, calm, good communication skills, very smiley with a good sense of humor.
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Girl, born March 2011
Brown eyes
Dark hair
The nature of calm
HIV+
Edena just became available for international adoption last month (March 2012).
How cute she is! She has no other serious problems with her health, and she’s a good girl!
For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.
$137.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2012
Down syndrome
Another brand new baby boy!
Perfect age to join a family and receive early intervention.
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born November 2008
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect (PPD), suspected mid-level hearing impairment
Adorable! Titas is a very neat and gentle boy who is communicating with adults. He smiles and “speaks” when spoken to. He is interested in toys, takes them, plays.
Boy, born January 2012
Hepatitis C
Look at this handsome little man!
It’s rare to have a little one listed so young in our “Other Angels” page.
Pasha has Hepatitis C, and would greatly benefit from medical care and family life!
Large families welcome, both parents required to travel.
$23.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy, born July 2006
Spina bifida (repaired), Hydrocephalus (shunt), Miscellaneous brain anomalies, Hepatitis B positive
George is a very active little boy. He likes to play with his friendsHe is also very loving and enjoys cuddles and responds very well to a firm yet gentle approach. He is fun loving and engaging but tends to get into trouble when he is bored.
George has full bowel and bladder control. He also walks (runs!!), jumps, climbs and has full motor function. George speaks well. A speech therapy evaluation noted no expressive or receptive concerns. George is working on improving pronunciation of a few sounds.
Additional medical information available.
$2575.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born March 2004
This adorable 6 year old boy with Down syndrome was found outside a police station in March of 2008. His age is estimated. He is reported to have adapted will to life at the orphanage and has made many friends. He is very helpful to the teachers and care givers. He is able to take care of his daily needs, and speaks a few words. His caregivers find him to be loving, humorous, very adorable and having a kind heart. This lovable boy needs a family that is experienced with childhood delays and can be strong advocates for him.
Contact Erin Mower at Holt International for more info
$38.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy, born June 2009
Dry eczema; Developmental malformation of cervical vertebra; Developmental delays
This dear boy has MANY allergies — several food allergies, and some environmental and medicines. His allergies cause him to have severe eczema over a large portion of his body.
Additionally, it’s reported many orphanage workers fear he is contagious, and try not to come into contact with him 
Additional pictures available.
$45.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born November 29, 2007
Silas is a handsome little boy with brown hair and big brown eyes. He is affectionate and has a glowing personality. He is engaging, alert, and aware. He was born with CP and all of his limbs are affected by the spasticity. he has also has strabismus, which could be corrected with surgery. He is not able to walk, but will truly blossom in a loving family who can provide therapy and encouragement for his progress.
UPDATE (April 2012) – Silas has NOT YET been transferred to the institution, but will be in the next year. He will remain bedridden the rest of his life is he is not adopted.
Silas was born in 2007, not 2004 as was previously listed! The picture on the left is from April 2011.
Please consider Silas!
$202.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born May 2010
Congenital heart defect: Ventricular septal defect
Sweet Summer is adorable, even through the fuzzy picture. Hoping her Mama sees her soon!
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born March 2008
Latin America
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Sweet Rose is 4 years old now. She has been living in a foster family her whole life. Isn’t she darling!? With a glowing smile she waits for her forever family. She has had surgery to correct some valves in her heart, she is healthy now. She is described by her caregivers as happy and affectionate.
Full medical info avail from the agency partner.
$983.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born October 2009
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This sweet little girl has been in care since she was approximately 5 days old and is waiting for her forever family. Upon admission she was found to be 18.8 inches tall and weighed 6.6lbs. She has been diagnosed with Down’s syndrome as well as a heart murmur. She reportedly likes to dance with adults. She also enjoys playing with her peers whom she likes. She is described as an active little girl with strong adaptability and clear likes and dislikes. She enjoys playing and excitedly screams and laughs when she does. As of April 2011 she was able to walk alone, respond to her name, wave and follow simple instructions. In May 2011 she was 34.2 inches tall and weighed 30.8 lbs.
This little girl is in need of a family who are comfortable and prepared to parent a child with Down syndrome. Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.
$1025.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy, born November 2009
Gray eyes
Hair brown
Personality: Very sweet, kind and calm.
This little love has vision problems; it’s unclear how much (if anything) he can see. He has horizontal loose nystagmus; partial upper lid ptosis (droopy eyelid). Suspected partial optic nerve atrophy; and simple hypermetropic astigmatism.
$1672.51 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2010
Diagnosis: congenital cataract of both eyes and congenital glaucoma
Cytomegaloviral Infection that was passed to him from his birth mother
Kristopher is 1 year old. He’s had 2 eye surgeries already and needs surgery for both cataracts. He’s been seen by an opthamologist 10 times since arriving at the orphanage when he was 4 months old.
He is just beginning to learn to crawl. He has good head control and attempts to pull himself up. He is making combinations of sounds. He picks up toys and moves them closer to him. He enjoys interactions with caregivers and smiles when they come close to him. He expresses his pleasure by babbling to get their attention and then cheering when they respond. He laughs loudly and plays with toys with initiative. He is beginning to interact with other children. He is receiving physical therapy, speech therapy and basic instruction to foster his social development.
UPDATE (April 2012):
Several current videos are available, as well.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
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Born, April 2011
Blue Eyes
Down syndrome
My, what big eyes you have, Claudia!
Sweetheart was just getting over the chicken pox when her picture was taken (in the pink pjs), so that’s the reason for the green marks on her face (medicine on her pox marks).
Claudia has a calm and happy personality, and is generally healthy; no heart issues.
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Boy, born March 2011
From a missionary who knows him: Could you please help this little angel? He has Epidermolysis Bullosa like our adorable Anton. The agency has confirmed his availability for an international adoption. We have been advocating for Neal for about 6 months by now. He is very patient and not crying when the bandages are changed. He has bright black hair and the hazel ( almost black) eyes.
You can read more about EB at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidermolysis_bullosa His form of EB is Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) Online support groups are available!
More medical info coming.
$5420.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born February 2011
Love the chubby little face on this guy! Little Ryder has Down syndrome, but is healthy.
Ryder is in a wonderful orphanage where we have had many successful adoptions. He can be adopted with other children there as well. Please inquire!
$1300.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2011
Love listing these new little ones! This little sweetheart had a heart condition listed, but it’s been removed from his information. We would highly suggest follow up with a cardiologist once he’s home to be certain that he’s healthy.
He also has anemia and “protein-energy malnutrition”. He would greatly benefit from a loving family and a good nutrition! Turner also has an umbilical hernia (very common in children with Down syndrome like him).
The orphanage director caring for Turner calls often, wondering if we have found a family for him yet. Please help us find his forever family quickly!
$1185.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Date of Birth: October 2005
Lively child, cheerful character, always in good spirits. Accurate, loves beautiful clothes and playing dress-up. She takes pride in her appearance. She likes to help her nannies set the table for dinner. She takes this job very seriously and she wears an apron and a cap and puts everything in it’s correct place – fork on the left, knife on the right. She loves to draw and is very artistic. Her drawings often depict a house, a mom and a dad. She hopes that her dream will come true.
The only health information that we have about Sarah at this time is that she has a “serious incurable disease”. She is listed on the HIV page and also on the Other Angels page in case it is Hepatitis C or something else. Please be open to health conditions if committing to adopt Sarah as we may not be able to get medical records before committment in this region.
Sarah may be at risk of being transferred. Additional photos available.
For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.
$1495.55 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born February 2012
Oh my stars, what a little doll! Her hair seems to have a reddish tint to it. Those chubby little arms are irresistible – they need a mama to hug!
Libby has Down syndrome, but is otherwise healthy. She may have an umbilical hernia … or it may be just an adorable “outie”.
$65.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born February 2012
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect (post-surgery)
What a little lovey! Those chubby cheeks need a mama to kiss them.
Large families okay, travel required.
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born March 26, 2009
Girl, May 20, 2006
Tatiana reminds me so much of our Daisy, with her big blue eyes! She was born with FAS, but her medical records do not indicate any additional medical complications. She is also HIV positive.
More photos available. Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome, travel required.
For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.
$1239.81 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born July 2010
Sweet Justina needs a family urgently. She is already 18 months old. She was born with an Down syndrome, and a ASD which will need to be followed once home.
$1192.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born December 2008
IMMINENT RISK OF TRANSFER to the INSTITUTION
What a pretty little girl, and the chubbiest cheeks!
From her medical records: Cerebral palsy; Congenital defects of the brain. Periventricular cyst of the left ventricle. Plano-valgus deformity of feet.
From an adoptive family who visisted with her in May 2012: Little Felicia is so precious. She is able to sit forward in a stroller and feeding chair without help. She is able to take flowers off of her stroller tray and pick them up and eat them . This photo makes it look liked her hands on clamped shut but they are not at all. She looks to be about the size of an 18 month old. She smiles and giggles when spoken to. She only has 6 months to find a family before she is transferred.
More photos available.
$424.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born January 2012
Gage is just a sweet pea! So young, and needing his forever family.
From his medical records: Ds, open oval window, hydronephrosis
Married couples only, larger families and older parents welcome, travel required. More photos available.
$40.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born January 2011
Brand new baby boy! It’s not often we get to list one so young! Isn’t he a little doll!?
He has Down syndrome and a heart defect – a defect of the chamber divider, but surgery is not recommended. He also has issues with his eyes crossing.
$2554.35 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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This princess was born in June, 2010.
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She giggles when she is teased. She likes to shout out loud when she is happy. When she sees food, she gets very excited. She turns her head when her name is called. She enjoys listening to music and having her foster family sing to her. She likes to play with dolls and enjoys being outdoors. She is a child with Down Syndrome and an ASD heart defect waiting for her permanent home.
Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.
$1615.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born November 2011
Sweet Susan!! She is HEALTHY outside of her Down syndrome.
Married couples only, large families and older parents welcome, travel required. More photos available.
$160.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born April 2002
Oh my goodness, how Alix has grown!!!
From a missionary who visited with him in March 2012: Alix is one of the lucky nine boys to be in the small newly built house that’s run more like a home. This orphanage benefits from an aid organization that pays for extra care-givers. They have a classroom joined on and as near to a home set up as possible. They are all thriving. Alix is phenomenal!!! Outrageously independent and unbelievable in how he manages! He flips and rolls about so fast, he is VERY mobile. He interacted with me but not in a cuddly way. He wanted me to hold toys or get things for him. I even watched him drink a boiling hot cup of fruit tea completely unaided! He is awesome. Goodness knows what he would achieve in this world with the right chances!
$200.11 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2011
What a little muffin! Love that little pouf of hair. Precious Ruth has Down syndrome, but is also listed with a possible chromosome deletion. She has a congenital hip deformity (perhaps dysplasia?), and a heart condition (pulmonary valve stenosis). She’s also listed as having malnutrition.
All these conditions can’t help but contribute to her teeny size; she would greatly benefit from a family as soon as possible.
Married couples only. Older parents and large families welcome. Travel required.
$1270.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born February 2010
Down syndrome
What a lovely little girl!
Some medical information available. This picture is from March 2012.
$495.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2005
Diagnosis: mild cerebral palsy- spasticity in feet, strabismus
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DOB: 2003
Diagnosis: imperforated anus and genital malformations
Alyssa is very small for her age, She weighs 30 pounds and is 38 inches tall at almost 9 years old. She is not yet walking independently, but will walk while holding someone’s hand. She feeds herself with a spoon and washes her own hands. She can talk and enjoys looking at books with pictures in them. She can tell part of her favorite story, with the help of an adult. She responds to her name, follows simple directions and shows a preference for certain adults. She can draw on paper and enjoys musical games and motor activities. She is observant and inquisitive. She is now receiving instruction from a resource teacher and progress in her development has been observed since the teaching began.
Girl, born October 2003
What a beautiful girl! Cindy is HIV+. She is a VERY sweet girl. She is very smart, she goes to school, and studies a regular school program, she is a very good student. I was communicating with her for a while, and she stole my heart. She is very tender, very kind and very helpful. A ll the orphanage loves her – children and adults!
She wants a family, and she needs it very much! She lives in the orphanage only over a year, and she is like a regular family child. Before the orphanage she lived with her biological mother at home, and she did not suffer any abuse or neglect. Her mother died because of AIDS, and then she was taken to the orphanage. I am not sure about her biological father, but as far as I know her mother was single.
Cindy was begging for the family when I facilitated to adoption of another child from her orphanage. She is a very communicative girl. She likes other children from her group, and she is very easy-going. She will do so well in a family of her own. Now she lives in a good orphanage where the children are cared very well, but she faces to transferring to older children orphanage, which is very sad to her.
More photos available. Married couples only, large families and older parents welcome!
For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.
$50.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born October 2006
$6443.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born February 14, 2002
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
From her medical records: The child is in a very good general condition. Elementary thinking processes are observed. She can’t speak but pronounces sounds and combinations of sounds: ba-ba, etc. that are completely random. She knows her name and reacts when called. She carries out elementary orders. She is not oriented for place and time. Her attention is unstable, her memory is mechanic.
In emotional aspect the child is calm, merry and playful. She enjoys the attention that she is paid and actively seeks it. She easily enters into interaction with the children and the adults in the orphanage. She has friends among the children and prefers to play with them. She reacts actively in musical classes – makes rhythmical movements, but almost doesn’t play with toys and prefers to put them in her mouth or toss them.
The child walks independently and carries out the orders of the physical therapist – crouches, stands up. She already eats by herself. She doesn’t signal about her physiological needs and is taken care of entirely by the personnel of the orphanage.
The child is being taught to put her clothes on and take them off on her own. The training for gaining life skills continues.
Single moms and large families welcome, easy travel!
$243.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: March 2006
Aleigh has strabismus that may need to be surgically corrected. She does not have any official medical diagnosis. However, while her muscle tone is normal, she does have “unstable support” in her legs. She can crawl, pull to a stand and walk while holding a care giver’s hand. We do have a photo of her standing up. She reacts to speech and tactile stimuli. She reacts to her name. She pronounces some words and simple sentences. She seeks out contact from adults, though she rarely tries to interact with other children. She needs support to complete tasks. With support, she can trace lines on paper and string rings. She hums children’s songs. She does not like to be alone.
UPDATE- June 2011: We have several new photos and a video of Aleigh!
Girl, born May 2011
Yana is gorgeous and HEALTHY aside from her Down syndrome — 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.
$479.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
PLEASE NOTE! This region allows no more than 3 children at home, married couples only, parents must be less than 50 years of age. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Jack was born in October 2000. He says he would love to find a family with a brother or sister of a similar age so they can play together. He is not an aggressive boy. Although he likes insects and worms, he does not like scary movies. He is very cute, smart and charming. He is also communicative and sociable. The director of his baby house spoke enthusiastically about him. The director of his current orphanage writes very warmly about him. Before he was about to transfer to the older child orphanage, he asked a visitor “do you know anyone who would like to take a boy like me. I would really like for a visitor at least, because I am all alone and I have no one.” He is open and shows his emotions. His caregivers say he is responsible, obediant and kind. He likes physical education and the natural world. He also likes to sculpt. He understands that his chances of a family choosing him are slim. He has always seen parents coming for the younger children. Jack is a nice kid. He is active and alert, careful and smart. He is a friendly boy. He does not speak roughly to the other children. He calmly shares his toy when someone asked to ride the scooter. His teachers appreciate him for his peaceful nature – they say he behaves properly in every situation. He listens and takes the word of his educators. He is happy to talk about school, about games, how he went to the circus and rode the rides at the zoo. He is said to be similar to a “home child.” He asks mature questions, and his voice breaks in tears when he asked a family why they had come for a younger child and not for him? He asked “what do I need to do for a Mom to come? Do you know where she is? Is she looking for me?” He has enough mental strength to maintain his positive outlook on the world. He is getting older, but he is still a defenseless child in need of care and family warmth. As of December 2011 he was in 4th grade. His teacher said that his intelligence is intact and he can learn well. Unfortunately his efforts are only average as he does not have anyone encouraging him to try any harder. He doesn’t understand yet that the purpose of learning well now will be reflected in future achievements. He does not have any siblings. Additional photos are available. The children from the orphanage he is in are usually well developed.
$6327.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born September 21, 2007
FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER, NEEDS A FAMILY NOW!
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 a therapy team that visisted with her in 2012: Tamara is an absolute doll! Our TEAM has gotten to meet and work with Tamara the past several years and have loved every minute with her. Tamara is able to walk independently and talks in complete sentences. She told our group (in Russian) that she was a princess! We couldn’t agree more! Tamara ‘s caregivers asked us to help her with a few of her sounds in Russian, which leads us to believe her language and communication skills are very good since they were concerned with the production of just a few sounds. Tamara was able to hold toys with her hands, and complete a wooden animal puzzle with our therapists. She loved sitting in the floor playing and was a very good imitator of just about anything! Tamara is quickly approaching the age that will mean her time in the orphanage is coming to an end and will be facing a transfer to an institution. We are praying that Tamara never makes that move to an institution and will be set in a family that loves her. Join us in praying for Tamara.
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. Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome, travel required. Tamara can be adopted with several other children in this same orphanage, if a family is approved.
$3380.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born May 2005
Taylor is a sweet girl who is HIV+. She asks for a family so often, so many of our families have traveled to this orphanage, but never for her Taylor is growing up so fast, and ever aware that she has no family of her own. Taylor turns 7 in May of this year, what an amazing birthday gift for her to be FOUND!
From one of our adoptive families who visited with her in April 2012: very sweet, smart, loved on the baby. Wanted to talk to us very badly. Was learning some English. Tall, very pretty.
Taylor can be adopted with several other children in this region, please consider her for your family!
More photos available. Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome. Travel required. For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.projecthopeful.org/
Boy, born May 2007
What a little sweetheart; his smile lights up his eyes!
Little Charlie has microcephaly and FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).
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.
$50.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born July 2003
Miss Masha is a very special and blessed 8 year old girl. Not only does she have Down syndrome and a personality that lights up a room, she won over the hearts of the ABC News journalists who visited with her in May 2011 when filiming their story about Reece’s Rainbow and the needs of orphans with Down syndrome in Eastern Europe. They followed one of our adoptive families on their journey to Mia, but met Masha and so many others hidden away in mental institutions. Masha stood out, made herself known, and said ” I AM HERE MAMA, DO YOU SEE ME?“.
Now her 15 second miracle chance on ABC World News will be what saves her life!
You can watch the story with Diane Sawyer from Dec 26, 2011 at
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/utah-family-saves-ukraine-girl-15236476
Reece’s Rainbow has been given special permission by her orphanage director to seek an adoptive family for her. She is HEALTHY, with no medical complications. She is very intelligent, independent in most activities, active, friendly, social, affectionate, and helpful. We have MANY photos of her and look forward to sharing those with you.
Because Masha is in an institution, interested families should be home study approved prior to commitment. Previous adoptive and/or Down syndrome experience preferred. Large families and older parents welcome, married couples only, travel required. Any questions can be directed to andrea@reecesrainbow.org
We are so grateful to Abbie Boudreau and Sarah Netter for their 10 month commitment to this story, and even more so now for their new-found life-long commitment to serving orphans with special needs abroad. What a voice they have given to Masha and so many others through their efforts!
$3149.95 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born June 2010
Nadine has Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, for which she has already had surgery! Truly, this is one lucky little girl! Even if she wasn’t happy they woke her up for pictures 
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.
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Girl, born October 2010
Hazel eyes
Black hair
Character is calm
I love how she has grown! Old picture is from Feb 2012, and new one is from April 2012. She would so benfit from a family while she is still so young!
Lizzy has Down syndrome and is listed as HIV+; however since she is still so young that may just be that her mother was HIV+. She also appears to have strabismus in some of her photos.
LOTS more photos available!
$4002.25 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born June 2011
Love this little swaddled baby! What a little dumpling!
Justin has Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease; he is said to have a double discharge of the great vessels from right ventricle, with stenosis of pulmonary artery. Secondary defect of chamber divider, cardiac insufficiency 1st degree.
Girl, born January 2012
Down syndrome
Such a beautiful baby girl, with great big eyes! What a gift, to be able to get little Miss Harlowe listed at such a young age — ideal to get her into a family and get early intervention services.
From a family who met her in April 2012:
She is such a sweet, beautiful baby girl – very calm, alert, and attentive. She has beautiful red hair with big blue eyes! Each time we saw her, we would talk to her and she would coo at us. She has a very sweet and content disposition.
Married couples only, large families okay!
$15.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2005
So sweet how Joey seems to be showing off a favorite toy Joey has Cerebal Palsy.
$20.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Girl, born February 2011
Down syndrome
Dottie is a calm baby, and healthy. Isn’t she adorable? Love her fuzzy hair!
More pictures available.
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
This is one of the easiest regions in Russia. LOWEST COST, easier travel.
$4740.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2006
Diagnosis: Congenital cataract (blind), Cerebral Palsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Sarah has Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which resulted in a regression in gross motor skills. She has slowly recovered from this and is now only affected in the ankles. She is significantly delayed in all aspects of her development. She can sit up unassisted, pull up to a crouched position and pick up toys to play with them. She prefers musical toys.
$1052.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2006
Diagnosis: one functioning kidney w/permanent catheter
Gavin is 5 years old. He only has one kidney that functions and that kidney has hydronephrosis. As a result, he has a permanent catheter that allows the urine to go from the kidney to the bladder and then out the catheter. At this time, due to the resources available in the orphanage setting, the catheter is set up so that empties directly in a diaper (they do not use urine bags). The catheter is changed out regularly. He does not have any other medical concerns and his catheter care is very manageable.
Developmentally, Gavin is doing very well. His gross motor skills are well developed. He walks, runs, jumps, climbs and rides a tricycle. His fine motor skills are also well developed. He demonstrates an appropriate pincher grasp and is in the beginning stages of handwriting. He understands everything that is said to him. He’s talking, but his articulation is not perfect. He can correctly pronounce one and two syllable words. He follows verbal directions. He’s very social. He’s described as “cheery and affectionate”. He has developed a bond with a particular caregiver and he enjoys her attention. He eats independently from a spoon and drinks from an open cup. He’s not toilet trained at this time due to the current setup of the catheter to drain into a diaper. When placed in a family, this could be changed to allow him to no longer need to wear diapers.
DOB: 2010
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Dalton has a confirmed diagnosis of Down syndrome and no other health complications. Updates on his current development are coming soon.
Single moms welcome, easy travel, full medical records available.
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born October 1997
Rough Mental Delay, Spina Bifida, Hydrocephaly low Paraplegia
Maxim is one of the most engaging and lovable children you ever could meet. He picks up English very easily and with the help of a special program (Individual Orphan Caregiver) he has significantly expanded his vocabulary. He started to pronounce words and sounds more clearly and audibly and he can join words into sentences. As Maxim grows it is more difficult for him to get around and he is having other health issues. He was tested recently to see if he could get an operation in Ukraine to help him. There are no physicians in Ukraine that can help Maxim. Physicians have been contacted in the U.S. and we believe he can be helped. Children with Spina Bifida deserve to have a family and live their lives like anyone else. Please take Maxim into your home and love him. Maxim is a blessing to everyone that meets him and you could have this blessing in your arms.
Maxim is absolutely cleared for international adoption, however his physical condition IS delicate and unstable. His “tumor” is interwoven in other internal organs, this is the concern for the surgery and for transport. Families considering adopting Maxim will need to work with us and officials to make special arrangements for transportation. This will incur additional costs, so families should be prepared for this.
Families must be homestudy approved to commit.
$8177.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
boy May 2011
Deafness of the one ear and deafness of the second ear 75%.
Such a gorgeous child! He is healthy in all other respects.
$40.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born December 2007
Diagnosis: chronic viral Hepatitis C, HIV+
Harper is a beautiful girl — she really needs a family, to make her smile!
Married couples, large families welcome. Travel required.
$1905.76 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
These beautiful sisters are available for adoption, TOGETHER! They have the same father, but different mothers.
Erin is the younger sister (on the left); she was born in December 2006. From her medical records: HIV clinical staging 4, delay of psychomotor and physical development. Amissionary visisted with her in Feb 2012: ” Pictures and words cannot describe just how beautiful Erin is! Her eyes are pale aqua and shine…she truly is a beauty. She seemed quiet and gentle. She watched me with curiosity and the odd glimmer of a smile. When I left on the last day she was in the garden and she suddenly became braver and shouted goodbye…my heart melted and all I wanted to do was run back scoop her up and hold her! I think Erin would make a truly amazing daughter.”
Bethany is the older sister (on the right), and was born in March, 2006. From her medical records: HIV clinical staging 3, delay of psychomotor and physical development, tuberculous primary complex. Bethany also has CP, she is in a wheelchair and is facing transfer to the mental institution. It is URGENT that we find an adoptive family for these girls, before they are separated forever. She is described as a very happy child, and is an orphanage favorite!
*** March 2012: When I met Bethany, she was sitting so nicely in a chair in the orphanage’s music room – completely upright, using her own strength and balance to stay in that position. She kept trying to make eye contact with me and smiled so sweetly. I saw her turn and shift her weight around with no problem (she kept turning toward me so I would take her pic!). She also used both hands to hold onto a balloon. I have several photos of her, including one in which she is waving at me. She was able to raise her arms high, and her fingers were spread out (not tight / curled fists). Afterward, I showed her the photos that I took and she loved that! When her groupa left to go upstairs the nanny had to hold her under the arms while she shuffled her feet along the floor. It didn’t appear that she did much weight-bearing at all on her legs. I did notice that she was the same height as the other kids her age in her groupa, and her legs seemed well-developed (of course she had knit pants on, so I couldn’t see much). Once upstairs in her groupa room, she again sat nicely waiting for the food to be brought to the table at lunchtime – still watching us though! She seemed very, very sweet. She really tugged at my heart because she seemed to be just YEARNING for someone to give her some love and attention.
Yes, she does have lower limb weakness, but please DON’T let that scare you away if you are considering adopting Bethany and Erin! She has good use of her hands and a strong upper body from what I saw. She badly needs the love of a mama and papa. ***
MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE
$1157.40 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born August 1996
Laurel has arthrogryposis — and look at that beautiful smile!
She’s already 15 years old, and has less than 6 months (from January 2012) to be adopted, or she loses all hope for a future.
Laurel is blessed to be in a very good older child orphanage for those with mostly physical disabilities. Her orphanage has been supported by many humanitarian aid groups, and offers child sponsorship programs and trips for these children. Laurel does face transfer to an adult mental institution SOON, and at 16 she will no longer legally be able to be adopted at all. We simply can not let this happen to her.
Our facilitation team has met Laurel…she is very smart and friendly, and she SO wants a family of her own. Laurel is in a region which often waives the 10 day waiting period!
An additional $3000 grant is available to help with Laurel’s adoption (above and beyond her RR funds)
Larger families and older parents welcome. Must be home study approved to commit.
$11010.21 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2009
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Zane just turned 3 years old. He was tested at the age of 31 months
and tested at the 18 month level. He walks, says a few words, feeds
himself with a spoon, plays appropriately with toys (puts a baby doll
in the stroller and pushes it around outside), scribbles on paper with
a pencil, loves to be hugged and is very social.
Several additional photos of Zane are available.
$786.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2004
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Update from March 2012:
I spent several hours with Mitko. He is a wonderful little boy who is doing well in all aspects of his development. He is in an institution for children with special needs. However, he attends a day program each day that is fabulous. He participates in a variety of therapies…speech therapy, art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, etc. He’s instructed by a staff of trained therapists and teachers and his development has made huge strides in the year that he’s been attending this program. I was able to play with him and observe him eating and playing with other children. He was so much fun! I was also able to observe him at the day center during music time. The director told me that he’s experienced huge strides in his development in the past year. When he first arrived at the institution, he was aggressive. He’s no longer aggressive at all toward himself or toward other children. He participates fully in group activities with other children with no problems or concerns. I did not observe any aggression or any signs of aggression during the time that I spent with him. The director is very hopeful that a family will step forward for Mitko. She said that she is aware that due to his age, “his time is running out to get a family”. She and her staff are doing everything possible to teach him and prepare him for life in a family. Now, he just needs a family to step forward and say YES to this adorable little boy!
DOB: 2006
Diagnosis: Delays in speech and other areas of development
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Girl, born May 2009
Gray eyes
Blonde hair hiding under that cute little hat
This little love is said to have a very mild delay — they don’t even consider her as “special needs” at her orphanage, but yet she’ll never find a family in her country due to her Down syndrome diagnosis.
She has some physical delays, but her neuro-psychological development is said to be at age level.
She has anemia, and “obstructive effects” in her lungs.
A RR family adopted from this orphanage recently and would be happy to share their experiences. Additional pictures available.
Update, April 2012:
Natalie is an orphanage favorite, and they are hoping to find her a family! They say she is the sweetest girl, kind and friendly.
$2802.58 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2002
Diagnosis: chronic urinary infections, severe delays in development
Boy, born February 3, 2007
This precious little boy is almost 5 years old now. SO glad to have new photos and updates of him!
This adorable little boy with a great smile was born at 34 weeks and weighed 5.19lbs. At birth he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. He has also been found to have a VSD and ASD of his heart. He did receive surgery in April 2007. He was living with a foster family following his birth until he was transferred to an institution in September 2007. His house mother reports that he is usually stable and calm and that he always wakes up smiling. He currently receives early education and musical therapy. He also receives physical and speech therapy 4 to 5 times per week and is said to be making great gains in his development. In September 2011 he weighed 23.3lbs and was 37.5in tall. At this time he was noted to be able to kick and jump, dress and undress, stack blocks, indicate his toilet needs, imitate some behavior, brush his teeth, eat from a cup and spoon, and understand some words. His development was noted to be at the 18-20 month level except for speech. This amazing little boy is in need of family who is comfortable with his diagnosis and is able to provide him any therapies or medical care that he may need. We also featured him on our blog which can be found here: http://holtinternational.org/blog/2011/08/what-grandma-would-have-loved
• One or both parents may travel
• Average trip length is 3-5 days (can vary for older children and children with special needs).
• To adopt this child, couples must submit their application to Holt before the oldest spouse reaches the age of 43.
• Up to 4 children in the home.
• Applicants must be married at least 3 years and live in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, WADC, WV, or WY.
* Some eligibility requirements, include state requirements may be flexible, please inquire for more details.
$3984.75 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Male, Born August, 2011
Down syndrome
This baby boy’s birth parents have made the decision to make an adoption plan for him based on their financial situation. They would like him to be in a family who can provide all of the medical, emotional and financial support he will need. The agency will provide prospective adoptive parents Kaden’s medical, social history, birth certificate, etc. files.
Country Requirements:
An agency grant is available to help with Kaden’s adoption.
$1135.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2007
Diagnosis: delays in development
* though there is no mention of this in her medical records, there are facial features consistent with FAS *
What a doll!! Carissa is walking and beginning to pronounce sounds. She is a happy child with a good disposition. She plays with toys. She does not talk.
All aspects of her development are delayed.
Additional photos and video available.
$180.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born May 22, 2003
$140.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born August 2004
Miss Patti is a beautiful 7 1/2 year old girl with CP. She also has strong facial features of fetal alcohol syndrome. (FAS). She is described as a sweet girl, affectionate, friendly, and would like a family of her own.
More photos available, married couples only.
From an adoptive family who visited with her in January 2012: We met “Patti” today. She’s absolutely adorable! She’s friendly and appears quite intelligent. She’s also very mobile. She has a wheelchair but it looks more like it’s just for convenience. She sat on a regular chair for lunch and when she was done, stood up and walked a couple of steps and got into her wheelchair, neatly backed herself out and rolled down the hallway to her groupa room. I believe she has only CP from what I can tell, and it appears to be very mild. I watched her feed herself- there’s no evidence of any impairment except in her legs and even that is mild. The orphanage does therapy- we had an opportunity to met with the therapist today and discuss/compare methods and will be continuing to communicate after our adoption is complete as well (we exchanged emails with several staff at their request).
Patti does have many of the facial features of FAS, but, I do not see the neurotypical indicators as much. She is very well behaved, courteous to the other children and staff, and follow instructions well. She seems very calm and serene. She seems to have a quiet, obedient spirit with a little spark of charm that is just waiting for a mom and dad to bring it to a full flame. I smiled at her today and said “hi” and she smiled so sweetly and ducked her head like she was embarrassed to have so much attention. This sweetheart would be a wonderful daughter- I hope her family finds her soon 
INTERESTED FAMILIES MUST BE HOME STUDY APPROVED prior to a commitment for Patti. Married couples only, larger families and older parents ok, travel required.
$23.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB 1/16/2010
With big, dark eyes and a full head of hair, this little girl is easy to love. She was born by caesarean surgery to a woman with gestational diabetes, and was hospitalized for ten days from her birth on January 16, 2010 for respiratory difficulties. Since then, she has struggled to develop in a predictable manner, but doctors are not sure why. All her tests (MRI, heart, vision, hearing, Down syndrome) have been normal. Also a karyotyping showed normal chromosomal patterns. She previously was living with a foster family who described her as a child with a huge smile and happy nature. She was transferred to a care center where she could receive regular therapies for her development delays. She is now reportedly able to walk on her own and seems to be on target for her motor skills. She still has delayed speech development. Since receiving therapy her house mother, whom she goes home with every night, has reported that she no longer avoids eye contact or pushes her body back when held.
She is a happy and smiling child who likes being with others. She is ready for a family who is open to developmental delays, and has access to ongoing medical treatment, including physical therapy. The best family will be one with flexible expectations of her abilities when she is older. There are many unknowns about this cutie, and a family who understands this will be the one who succeeds with her. State of residence may be flexible, please contact Erin for more details.
$58.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Evie
Date of Birth: August 2005
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Calm
Oh, this beautiful little girl needs a family of her own!! She is 5 and facing the institution very very soon!
More photos and medical info available.
$7798.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Girl, born October 2009
Blue Eyes
Nature sociable, calm
Moira entered the baby home at the age of 10 months.
She was examined by the specialists: surgeon, EENT, oculist, 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.
Her Psycho-motor development is in accordance with her age. She has the delay of speech development, bu there is positive dynamics during the psychological and speech therapy. She is current with immunizations. Mantoux skin test is negative (was done in September, 2011)
$20.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born June 2009
Sweet Yulia! Born with an open oval window, she has blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. Waiting for her “forever family”!
DOB July 2009
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 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.
$889.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born December 2007
ABIhkSui–Down Syndrome
Be still my heart, is that a dimple?! Saul has been waiting for TOO long. New photos available, he is doing SO well with his foster family but needs to come HOME finally. Walking, talking, eating independently. Saul was born full term by normal delivery with a birth weight of 2.6 kg. He was diagnosed to have Down Syndrome, Ventricular Septal Defect, Article Septal Defect and Bilateral Syndactyly at 3rd and 4th fingers on both hands. His heart condition is stable and does not require any medication since April 2009. At present, he has regular follow-ups in the interval of 9 to 12 months in the paediatric (cardiac) units and a yearly appointment in the orthopaedic clinic. His health condition is stable and sometimes suffers from flu and fever.
His motor development is satisfactory. He walks and runs steadily and manages to stand on one foot. When he is at home, he loves to climb up and down a sofa and transport a toy from one place to another. He loves playing ball games and manages to kick a ball and grasp it with one hand and throw it away. Though he has an operation on separating the bilateral middle and ring fingers in May 2009, the rehabilitation is good and his fingers continue functioning well. Presently, he eats with a spoon, drinks from a cup, takes off his shoes and socks. However, he still cannot fasten or unfasten a button well.
Recently, he improves obviously in speech. He is responsive to conversation and is willing to imitate other’s words. Presently, he can pronounce words up to two syllables like “Ye Ye”, “give me”, “eat” in Cantonese in order to express his needs for food. Besides, he can show or tell his needs on having bowel movement and “wee wee” to the foster mother. When he is at school, he manages to go to the toilet by himself. He is learning not to wear diaper in school and day time but he still has it at night. Though Saul is of small body size, his appetite is good. He usually has two bottles of milk and three meals a day. He eats a bowl of rice mixed with meat and vegetable which are cut into small pieces.
Boy, born approx January 2010
Zeke has cerebral palsy. He cannot hold his head up, sit, or move his limbs.
From someone who works with him:
Zeke is such a happy little guy. He loves to sit outside and watch the leaves blow in the wind. His eyes light up each time he is given attention. He loves to be held and even more loves to be tickled. Zeke has the cutest little dimples and a beautiful smile that can melt any ones heart! He is always in a good mood and very rarely cries. Even though his name was given to him recently, he already response to it! Zeke is a picky little guy and often requires special meals made for him as he doesn’t like what the other kids are having. He has only been here with us a short time, but has already touched many people’s lives. He is such a joy to be around and is loved dearly by his nannies, volunteers, and the other children!
Zeke has very little control of his muscles. We are hopeful that with the right therapy he will improve in these areas.
$1.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy was born in October 2010
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Look at this muffin!! SAVE HIM from the fate he is doomed for if he is left behind! Single moms welcome!
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This precious red-haired girl was born April 2008. Single moms welcome. She is described as being a calm toddler. According to the director of the baby home, Stacia is a “wonderful girl! She is very good!”
She has been in the orphanage since 5 months of age. She is negative for hepatitis B & C and negative for syphillis as well. She seems to be otherwise healthy.
$55.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born September 2011
Awww, Misty! Sweet love, only 5 months old.
From her medical records: Down syndrome, delay of development, primary atrial septal defect, congenital heart disease, partial atrophy of eye nerve.
Married couples only, older parents and large families welcome, travel required.
$2.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born April 2009
Hazel eyes
Dark hair
The nature of an active, sociable
Little Diane has Cornelia de Lange syndrome, which is also referred to as “Babydoll Syndrome.” This has been described as a syndrome that limits how her brain and body grows. She will always be mentally delayed, and very small in stature. It has also affected her hearing.
From a family who met her in Nov 2011: In spite of her delays, she is keenly aware that some of her friends are going home with their mommies … and she wants one. She would cling to me and cry when I brought my daughter back to the groupa. She has the LONGEST eyelashes I’ve ever seen in my life. She loves music and dancing. She’s got a very gentle personality.
More photos available!
VIDEO of Diane! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvF1ZVICGls&feature=youtu.be
$142.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy, Born April 2007
Malcom has spastic displegic cerebral palsy. He is scheduled to be transferred to a mental institution in April 2012
From a missionary who knows him: Malcolm needs family badly. He is very emotional, sensitive and not a leader by nature and is being hurt by older and physically healthy children in the orphanage. He can hardly walk but retains sensitivity in the feet. There is a chance only in the presence of caring and loving parents Malcolm can walk independently in a future but in the orphanage environment the child is afraid of everything even walking. Malcolm has a favorite little toy: stuffed tiger, he carries it everywhere, he kisses it, puts to sleep, worries about it. Malcolm is interested in all new, he knows the names and colors, understands commands, has attachments to friends in a group, he goes on contact easily and is pleased to dialogue.
He can stand and sit independently, moves around on the knees. He can not walk and is afraid to start trying to walk.
Malcolm will need a smaller, patient, loving, experienced family to help him heal from the trauma in his life.
From his medical records: Cerebral palsy and weak muscular tone. He only started to walk in the hospital as he had muscles tremor. After the physical therapy, massages and injections – the tremor has disappeared. As of today, Malcolm can walk with support and the orthopedic footwear. He can make some steps (7-8) without any help and then gets tired. The doctors give a very favorable prognosis about his walking ability in the future: most likely he will not need a wheelchair. He has incontinence only because he is not potty trained. He feels the processes and tells the nurse when he has soiled pampers and urinates only when the bladder is full. Malcolm can eat with a spoon and drink from a mug independently.
He sleeps well and does not wake up during the night. After a dinner if being left alone in a room, falls asleep independently. He is an obedient child, he understands the commands and goes on compromises! He is able to agree and listen to words of adults when it is impossible to do something. He does not show too much concentration on any activity like almost all orphans. But he has well developed cognitive skills. He loves to dress/undress toys; pack/unpack gifts;open/close cases, cars; play on children’s kitchen: to wash the children’s dishes, to set up the table. He loves to play with the puzzles and listen fairy tales but it is necessary to show him the pictures in the book first and then he would listen with more attention and will tell, that he has heard.
His vocabulary has extended lately. Malcolm is a tender and cheerful child. A close attachment to the family will be developed when adopted.
$15552.26 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born February 2, 2005
Her mother died. She has no father. Diagnosis: HIV+, umbilical hernia (will undergo surgery when she is 6 years old). She used to have enuresis but the situation has improved significantly and is almost gone. The children in this orphanage receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations.
This beautiful little girl is quiet and not very sociable at first, but when she starts to trust a person she will do her best to show her friendly nature. She loves to help her caregiver in every possible way and she is truely attached to her. She has an inquisitive nature. More photos are available.
ADOPTED DOMESTICALLY
Boy, born March 2009
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This lovely boy has a big smile and likes to say hello to all the caregivers. He plays with toys and likes to play with flashlights. He enjoys being outdoors on the swing when it’s sunny. He claps his hands, stands with support and babbles often. He likes to be praised when he does something well. He is a child with Down Syndrome waiting for his loving family to bring him home!
Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.
$1061.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born August 2009
Diagnosis: Down syndrome,
possibly exposed to Hep B
Naya is a precious little one, and we are hopeful that we can find the right family for her. The agency has more photos and a complete medical and social history for interested families.
There is a $1,000.00 grant available from the agency toward her adoption costs.
$181.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born October 2008
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Claire
Girl, born June 2004
NO siblings
We are so thrilled to be able to relist Claire! She is a lovely girl, and has waited so long already for a family of her own. She is described as sociable and smart.
She was previously thought to have a sister, but we’ve found out that is incorrect.
$3778.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born December 2010
My GOSH would you look how she has changed! Little Jolie was born with an ASD, VSD, and partial intestinal obstruction. She really needs a family! Jolie can be adopted with Justina, if a family is approved and interested.
Married couples only, no age or family size restrictions, travel required.
$112.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2003
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Such a cute little monkey!
Mason is very small for 8 years old — he should be attending school and playing T-Ball, not hanging out in his pajamas all day
In his pictures, he’s always holding hands with an adult, so it’s possible he needs support to walk.
Update Feb 2012:
At nearly 9 years old, he is the size of a kindergartner – a small kindergartner. He has a lot of energy, but where he lives, there’s nothing very active for him to do. He can walk, but is wobbly- like what you’d expect from a toddler. Like every child, he has potential, and the love of a family can make all the difference.
Interested families should be homestudy approved prior to commitment.
$105.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born November 1996
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Miss Bernadette, what a beautiful smile you have! Hoping your Mama sees this picture and comes to bring you home — please don’t wait! Bernadette’s age doesn’t leave her much time to find her family. She can only be adopted at all if she finds a family before November! Her chance at any life outside these four walls will be over if we can’t find a family for her.
She’s a lovely little girl in appearance. Despite being 15, she looks about 8 years old, and a petite 8 at that. She is a sweet little girl with plenty of energy. She likes what most 8 year olds would like- dolls, playing with toys, watching cartoons.
Lots more photos, she is SO friendly and was so excited to have her photo taken Interested families should be homestudy approved prior to commitment.
$10,621.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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!
Lilianna is running out of time!! She needs a family ASAP!!!
$5325.03 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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DOB: March 2009
Miles is a very good boy, very affectionate, loves to communicate with adults, like being picked up, pat on the head. He is sociable and enjoys playing with other children. He tries to do everything that his peers do. He began to eat independently. The boy is a delay in the speech he is trying very hard to overcome under the guidance of a speech therapist. His nannies treat him with great affection and it is clear why when you see how this child blossoms, always smiling, and so genuinely happy. Additional photos available. He does not have any siblings.
$85.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born December 2006
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PLEASE NOTE! This region allows no more than 3 children at home, married couples only, parents must be less than 50 years of age. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Angelica was born January 2008. She is HIV-positive.
She was living in a family before arriving at the orphanage. She is small, vulnerable and sometimes fearful of this new environment. It is not easy to get used to the new circumstances and new people. At first, she did not want to socialize with the other children, but slowly, day by day, she gradually warms up and starts to socialize.
She can sometimes be capricious which is understandable considering all the difficult circumstances she has had to deal with in her short life. She loves to play with dolls and she will often choose a doll out of all the other toys. Angelica eats well and sleeps well. She is getting stronger and healthy. She is lagging behind in development, but she is trying hard to catch up and is gradually doing so. Recently she participated in a children’s matinee, and despite her shyness, she recited a poem very well!
Many additional photos are available as well as a recent video.
$18.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Duncan will be 16 in summer 2012 – so he needs a family, FAST!
DOB is June 6, 1996. He has CPб spastic diplegia
From a family who met him in Feb 2012: Duncan very much wants a family. He is smart and works hard. He gets along well with others. Duncan struggles with facing the future here in his native country. He knows that unless a miracle happens and he gets adopted (or a family commits and gets USCIS approval) in the next few months, he is going to be sent to a mental institution, even though mentally, he has no issues. Duncan appears to have CP, and he is small for his age (about the size of a 13 year old). Duncan’s medical information is en route from the orphanage now, but the family who met him and who he approached to ask for a family and the facilitator want to go ahead and get his information and picture out there.
Duncan uses a walker to walk and is independent in mobility. Duncan is a compassionate teen and one who says he “fears even to hope for a family, because he doesn’t think anyone would want him because he isn’t handsome”. In fact, when it was time to pose for this picture, Duncan worried that someone would see it and then not want him. Duncan needs a family to show him God looks on the heart to see beauty (even though he’s a quite handsome boy regardless)- and so do Christian families. Duncan’s heart is big, and he is well-loved in this orphanage. Many worry for him if he doesn’t get adopted before he turns 16 and it is too late.
Please, if you are interested, contact RR right away. The family who met him is also very willing to talk to anyone who wants more information. Because of the time restraint, we are seeking a PAPER-READY family who is 1) approved to adopt an older child with special needs, 2) able to travel quickly and 3) is financially prepared. Dossier needs to be submitted no later than April 15, to allow time for a travel date to be issued, an appt to take place, and court to be finalized.
$3081.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy, born October 2009
Blue Eyes
Nature curious, sociable, calm
$197.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption.
Girl, born 2008
Diagnosis: Dandy-Walker syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
Debbie just turned 3 years old. She has frequent CAT scans to monitor her brain development. The most recent CAT scan determined that she does not need a shunt. At birth, her head circumference was 14.6 inches. At the age of 3, her head circumference is 18.9 inches.
When she is placed in a sitting position, she can stay there, but she can’t get into the position independently. She enjoys laying on her stomach. She can crawl. She can walk while holding on to 2 hands. When placed in a baby walker, she can move it. She picks up toys and plays with them. She pronounces sounds and responds to her name. She smiles, makes eye contact and enjoys being held. She eats from a spoon but is not yet feeding herself.
Video clips available. Older parents and large families welcome, single moms welcome, easy travel!
Boy, born November 2009
Diagnosis: premature birth, external hydrocephaly, strabismus, heart murmur, hypotonia, mental and physical delays
Boy, Born October 1999
Tyler is one of our oldest waiting children. SO handsome!
From his medical records: organic impact of damage of spinal cord; (spina bifida) Damage of functions of pelvic organs; Lower paraplegia
From his caregivers: The boy is very friendly, communicative. He is very artistically talented. He likes to dance and sing. He takes a part in the concerts. He wants be taken to the family. Tyler normally wears glasses, and when he has his glasses on, his eye barely crosses at all. He took them off for the pictures, but he wears them all the time.
From an adoptive family who visited with him in February 2012: “We have really enjoyed getting to know Tyler. He is such an incredible kid! You just have no idea how impressed we are with him. He is very neat and organized, and takes good care of his things. I thought at first he was quite serious, because when I met him, he was posing for his photograph. Now, we’ve been able to chat with him using an interpreter. He LOVES to read- carries a book with him and uses the library here a lot. His favorite thing are fiction stories. Here, they have a lot of fairy tales, and he enjoys those, but I can so easily see him flying through any of the popular Christian fiction series for boys. He’s very smart, and everyone here really likes him. We’ve seen him with the younger kids, they all treat him like a big brother and he is so kind and gentle with them. Like the others we’ve met here, he seems very emotionally healthy- it’s just his legs that aren’t working, not his heart, mind and soul. He would just thrive in a family! The hardest part about today came at the end. He asked how long it will be before his family comes to get him from America. I don’t know what to say- he’s been listed for nearly a year, and no one has asked about him. He’s so hopeful and trusting that he has a family and he doesn’t have much time left. I don’t know why he has gotten passed over- he’d be an amazing son!”
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$407.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Samuel will be 16 in May 2012 – so he needs a family, FAST!
DOB: May 8, 1996. His diagnosis is congenital malformation: amniotic band syndrome; amniotic amputation of 2nd- 4th fingers of both hands.
From a family who met him in Feb 2012: Sam is an AMAZING young man! He is friendly, good-natured, has a good sense of humor, and loves soccer (futbol). He is very good at soccer, and has gone to a camp for great players in Poland a few summers ago. Sam very much wants a family in America- he approached a family adopting there and asked many questions about it, and has talked to the orphanage staff before about how much he wants a family- for parents to love him, encourage him, and support him.
Sam’s disability is very minor- he has malformed fingers on both hands. Otherwise, he is healthy. Because of this disability, he was sent to a special needs orphanage. He is very smart, has already started learning English in school at the orphanage and is well-liked by his friends. Sam’s faith in God is very important to him and he would like a family who also worships God, who will encourage his gifts in soccer, and who will tell him “I love you” and listen to him as he talks.
Sam has goals for the future, and would like to play soccer and go to college, but he knows his life in his home country will not give him those chances. He is very intelligent, very respectful and has a great perspective about adoption, because he has a friend already adopted into the US. The family that met him in February 2012 will be happy to answer questions about him as well. Sam eagerly posed for the pictures, and begged the family and facilitator to please not forget him and to find him a family fast!
Because of the time restraint, we are seeking a PAPER-READY (or close to it) family who is 1) approved to adopt an older child with special needs, 2) able to travel quickly and 3) is financially prepared. Home study must be complete and USCIS I-600A filed by April 30.
$4631 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy, born Sept 2008
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Nature: Quiet
They say that he is very sweet, loving and kind. That even when some children treat him badly he never gets angry and just gets surprised. Little sweetheart has a cardiostimulator in his heart, so definitely will need some follow-up with a cardiologist when he gets home. He has hearing loss of the 2 grade of the both sides, dermatitis, and flat feet.An adoptive family met him in August 2011: He is sooo cute! He is very calm and loved attention! He kept getting in front of the camera so I would take his picture and kept smiling the best smiles for me. He’s the only boy with DS at this orphanage right now.
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$2930.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
