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Congratulations to all of these beautiful and deserving children who have now found committed adoptive families through Reece’s Rainbow! 
Boy, 4 years old
severe physical delay and polymalformative syndrome.
Polymaformative syndrome affecting all systems: Congenital cardiac malformation – interatrial defect – secondary Type, big left-right shunt. Conservative therapy. Anomaly of the foot – bilateral club foot – with orthesis. Cleft soft palate. Bilateral partial atrophy of ocular nerves. Pseudobulbar palsy. Hypospadias. Protein–energy malnutrition 3-4 degree.
The child has motor deficit, he can not move independently in the space and upright by adult. He turns himself from back to stomach and vice-verse.
He catches given toy and implement longer manipulative actions with it. He transfers it from hand to hand. He pronounces different sounds and sometimes syllables. He is happy and smile in games. He is nurturing with tube.He is crying and restless in bathing and dressing up.
Additional info coming soon.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Girl, born 2007
How adorable is Harper! She looks so serious — it would be wonderful to see her smiling and laughing with a family.
$926.10 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2011
Cystic Fibrosis
Finneas has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. He is receiving medication and is otherwise doing well physically. Recently, improvements have been noted in his speech and motor skills. He interacts with his peers and is learning to walk with adult assistance. He plays appropriately with toys and has a good emotional tone.
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.
Girl, born 2010
General speech underdevelopment, HIV+, Hep C
What a little dolly!
Clementine is available for adoption in early 2015.
BEING ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR
Clementine’s grant of $288.90 has been gifted to Harper.
Age: 1
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Elijah recently turned a year old. He is rolling over, making sounds in an effort to mimic speech, playing peek-a-boo, reaching for toys and trying to play with them. He interacts with his care givers through facial expressions, sounds and gestures. He recognizes familiar people. He has no other health issues other than Down syndrome. He eats and sleeps well.
$18.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born May 2013
Infant with features of prematurity and hypotrophy with a history of perinatal renal failure and renal circulatory and respiratory caused among others. Hypertension, and the mother intake of addictive drugs.
Marcin’s current status is overall generally good. Increased muscle tension. His development is delayed in all spheres, runs disharmonious. Requires a more systematic, multi-sensory stimulation of development.
The agency can request further information for serious inquiries. We are so excited to be able to advocate for these children!
Adopted outside of RR
Boy, 5 years old
Mild mental delays, family history of mental illness, malnutrition, physical delays, strabismus
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.
Boy, born 2011
achondroplasia
Update from 2013:
Joaquin is walking with support. He can reach out, grabs and holds a toy, putting it in one hand and then the other. He plays continuously. He gets alive at attention, becomes angry at separation, when upset, he cries continuously and is hard to be calmed down. He is active and calm. He can pronounce syllables- ba-ba. The child’s psychomotor development is delayed under all indicators. He has a good emotional status.
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.
Siblings; Piper (2004) and Tate (2005).
Tate is an active, lively and smiley child; he is suffering from asthma with predominantly allergic component; Bronchial asthma – atopical, moderately severe asthma, with moderately frequent fits. He is using inhaler for his asthma. He has been diagnosed with mild mental delay. He is self-oriented and is specially oriented. He is roughly oriented for time. His concentration is mildly decreased, the properties of attention are improving when he is doing an activity that he is interested in. His impressive speech is underdeveloped – his vocabulary is poor. His communication is mainly nonverbal, accompanied by mimics and gestures. He has good emotional background, positive emotions are predominant. He shows fear of situations accompanying child’s development. He understands instructions. He attends school activities and study hall. In classes he is quiet and calm. He is studying by an individual educational program and finished 2nd grade, and willingly works with the resource teacher.
Piper is motorically active. She is coordinated; she knows the position in her body in space, as well as all physical activities. She is familiar with her bodily expression; her fine motor skills are in the process of development. She has been diagnosed with mild mental delay. She seeks support, she need reminding when solving simple problems. Her notions are limited; she is self-oriented and is specially oriented. She has monomorphic dyslalia, she understands the meaning of words. She is lively and active. She is trying to be noticed and is positively influenced by praising. She frequently plays with her brother. When invited she participates in group activities. She is studying by an individual educational program and finished 3rd grade. When the setting is friendly and supporting she shows curiosity and interest for learning about objects, asks questions and if the approach is right she can establish closeness. She still has some problems with bedwetting but it now happens very rarely and sometimes in cases when she changes the environment.
Piper and Tate have been in orphanages all their lives. Tate brother has been in this orphanage (for children from 7 to 18 years of age) for over a year, and sister for about two years and that according to him there is a visible progress in the development of both kids, they both have been developing since they were placed in this orphanage.
These children are socially and educational neglected and given they are approached in the right way by specialists, they will compensate their educational and developmental deficits. Tate is more calm and introverted, and sister is more touchy and emotional.
These children are very attached to each other, they know they are brother and sister and they want to be adopted together because they have never lived separately. They are looking for each other – they have normal and “sweet” relationship between siblings and are happy together. When Piper was asked whether she wants to have a mommy, she said “I do not have a mommy but I want to have mommy very much and her to be a mommy for me and my brother”. These two children just need a chance and love, encouragement, support and personal attention. They really need to find their own family forever, who will show them the real meaning of the word “family”. A family who will help them catch up with the missed hugs, emotions, kisses – who will show them that there is someone, who really will love them forever and in this way they will have more and more motivation for mastering of knowledge and skills.
Because we only have these children’s file for a short time, they will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for them.
Boy, born Jan 2013
Down syndrome
Such irresistible chubby cheeks!
5,390.52 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 1998
Down syndrome
Gene is described as eager and easygoing.
From someone who met him: To really ‘get access’ to Gene, you need to try hard. Some days he’s living in his own world and it’s hard to ‘reach’ him. But it’s worth the effort. I met Gene in the summer, and the other children in the group were all trying to get my attention, Gene wouldn’t I tried to give some attention to every child in the group, so also to Gene. It took a while before I could get him out of his own world. I grabbed his hand and just stroke his fingers one at a time. He would look at his fingers, and after doing that for minutes, he would finally look at me. He looked who was stroking his hand.
Still he didn’t allow me to touch him more than just stroking his hand. Next day I was wondering if he would still remember me and if I could touch his hand again. I didn’t need to ask myself that question, because as soon as I walked in, he came up to me, reaching me his hand. I knew I broke through his wall that kept him safe in his own world. It still took me a while to really ‘open him up’. In November I visited his group again, and again it took me a while to ‘reach’ him. But as I was tickling one of the other boys in his group, he came closer. So I grabbed his hand, to pull him on my lap, next to the other boy, and I tickled him. What happened was amazing! He started to laugh! He laughed out loud, the first time I heard him do that. And he couldn’t stop anymore. His laugh was so contagious and so wonderful to hear it. It brought tears to my eyes. He was so open and he wanted me to tickle him more. Next day I could hardly touch him again, which was hard for me, because I wanted to get him out of his own world again. But I found out that I should not lose hope, because it depends on his mood if he will let you touch him. Another day I could tickle him again and he laughed again. This boy just needs more stimulation to stay out of his own world. Because of the lack of stimulation he normally just sits on the ground and rock back and forth. But he is able to walk, to run around and play games. He can have fun and interact with other children. It just takes a little more. This boy is already in the institute for a long time, and this is the price he paid for it.
He desperately needs a family — He needs a family committed to him before his 16th birthday, otherwise he’ll be condemned to institution life forever.
Married couples only, large families welcome.
$18,615.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2014
DS, congenital heart defect, duodenum atresia (operated), syndactyly
$9.27 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2013
Hydrocephalus, disorder of brain, spastic hemiplegia, umbilical hernia, ectopic perinal testis, hereditary optic atrophy, alternating esotropia, cardiac murmur, vit d deficiency
Age: 6
Diagnosis: developmental delays
Stephanie has been in her current placement for 2 years. She is making constant improvements in this environment. She is becoming more independent. She can eat on her own, drink water from a cup, she tries to keep clean. She is willing to put her shoes on and dresses by herself, and with some help she succeeds. Her fine motor skills are also improving. She is a calm child. She rarely becomes irritated. She communicates willingly with the other children and adults. She enjoys listening to music, dancing, watching cartoons, but her concentration is still low. She plays willingly with different toys – dolls, ball. She goes to a kindergarten, normal socialization, well integrated in the group.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Age: 1
Diagnosis: weakness in right hand and leg
Layla had a cyst removed from her brain when she was a baby. She”s been very healthy since then. She currently has some weakness in her right hand and right leg. However, she does use her hand and she’s taking step while holding on to one hand of an adult. She can sit on her own, crawls independently around objects, walks on her knees and can walk on her feet while holding one hand of an adult. She moves around in a walker and climbs on physical therapy equipment and toys. She repeats words and understands everything said to her. She follows simple directions and plays with toys. The staff reports that she does not have any mental delays. She has a very happy personality and eagerly engages with staff. She receives physical therapy daily. She walks using both legs and will use her right hand as well. In the videos taken in July 2014, she is opening her right hand and taking steps with her right leg.
Additional photos and videos from July 2014 are available.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born 2014
Down syndrome, heart murmur
Oh my goodness! This sweet baby with the serious face — she is truly irresistible! Look at those CHEEKS!
Boy, nearly 2-years-old
a condition after surgery for internal hydrocephalus (valve installation) and meningomyelocele regio thoracolumbalis; lower flaccid paraplegia; equinovarus in the right slight convergent strabismus of the left eye.
The child performs a full range of movements with his upper limbs. His latest check-up examination with a neurosurgeon was in March, 2014: head circumference 46 cm; the child is in a good general condition, conscious, satisfactory tonus, with clinical evidence of normal functioning of the shunt.
The boy plays with different toys in a different manner. He prefers musical toys.The child is emotional. He smiles, laughs and rejoices when involved in joint games and activities. He distinguishes between familiar and unfamiliar people. He is insistent in seeking adults’ attention and affection. The boy imitates sounds and is trying to pronounce his first words.
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.
Boy, 5 years old
hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, symptomatic epilepsy (no seizures and medication since Jan 2011), latent infantile cerebral palsy and mild mental delay.
He walks independently; his gait is stable, although characterized by some CP features. He gradually improves his coordination and movements.
He eats well independently. He drinks from a cup with a little help by an adult. He uses the potty purposefully but he does not control his physiological needs yet, although he has developed notions about them. The boy takes off his shoes, socks and trousers by himself. He enjoys helping with household chores: cleaning the table, putting the toys back on their places, arranging objects and throwing garbage at the respective places
He seeks getting attention and interactions with familiar adults and he easily establishes contact with strangers as well. He prefers interacting with adults but he also joins some of the joint activities with the children from his group- he watches them and tries to do what they do. He follows various instructions very well, even such that have been addressed to another child. He can easily be persuaded with words.
The child has slightly delayed development. He shows good results from the physical therapy and pedagogical rehabilitation. The staff at the orphanage reports that this boy has very good potential for further development if raised in a family environment.
Update July 2014
The boy is very sociable and extremely responsive to interactions. He maintains very stable eye contact, listens intently to what he is told, responds adequately, smiles back at people, initiates interactions and comes up with his own ideas about what to do.
He is very independent and often refused help during my visit and preferred to try harder and do things by himself.
He has such a good attention span for a child his age and he obviously greatly enjoys being involved in educational activities.
As reported by the orphanage psychologist, he is striving for perfection and would not stop performing a given task until everything is in order and in the right place. He would not proceed to a next task before putting the things from the previous one back where they belong and he would not leave a room before closing its door. He is quite sharp and does not need instructions to be repeated to him. He is eager to please and get adults’ approval and praise. He is not embarrassed to seek an adult’s help when needed.
It is very easy to communicate with him, despite his unclear pronunciation. He has a lot to share and does whatever it takes to make himself understood and make his wishes known. Seeing how he is doing in an orphanage environment, he would undoubtedly just flourish in a family.
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.
Girl, 5 1/2 years old
She is extremely sweet and smart, and doing very well!!!
She has been diagnosed with: “Children’s Cerebral Palsy. Spastic quadriparesis, average degree” and shows very good potential for development. She has exceptional spirit and constant striving to prove herself, which is also stimulated by the foster mother.
Update August 2014 – This girl’s intellectual development has been progressing very well since she’s been placed in the foster home. She knows a lot – she asks questions, has conversations with the people in the complex. She is able to lead dialog with people and uses full and complex, meaningful sentences. Sometimes for people who are not used to with children’s speech is difficult to understand every word. But with the time when used to her pronunciation everything become more understandable. She has very good vocabulary for her age. Her speech still is not clear, mainly because her CP but we are sure that with more constant and daily work with speech therapist everything just will gone.
She has undergone four surgical interventions in connection with her cerebral palsy. Two of which were on her Achilles tendons, and two of her hip joints, in which she had implants put, because of dislocation of the joints. The last operations was in the middle of June so she is still recovering, that is why she is unable to crawl or stand up straight with someone holding her by the waist. Her therapy is gentler ever since her last operation. More operations are planned, because she still can’t overcome the abduction in her hip joints. Her upper limbs are less spastic than the lower once, her left side is better than the right one. She mostly uses her left hand while eating with a spoon, drawing or throwing something, she can hold the bowl with her right hand while eating with the left one. She tries to chew on both sides while eating.
She knew some English already! She counted to ten, then she translated words from Bulgarian to English: elephant, rabbit, dog, boy, etc. She counts to 30 in Bulgarian; she knows the colors and named them. She knows the alphabet, when asked with what letter begins some word or someone’s name – she says the letter. The foster mother told me that they practice adding and subtracting (and also her fine motor skills) at home with a bead frame.
She is a very beautiful, charming and sweet little girl, who has a lot of potential if she is given the opportunity to develop in a good and loving environment. She is smart and intellectual preserved, has the ability to speak and lead conversation with people, just needs a little bit more individual attention, love and cares that will help her to achieve more and more. She is able to learn a lot, given the fact that everything she showed me has been thought only in a year and four months. She deserves to have her own family that will love her and take care of her, she will benefit enormously from having her own home and family with resources that will help her reach her full potential and become everything she can. She is so radiant, smiled and positive child, who needs the chance to keep her smile on her beautiful face forever!
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Age: 2
Diagnosis: Achondroplasia (dwarfism) and delays in his development
Alexander lags behind in his physical development. At the time of his medical report, he could roll from back to stomach, but was not yet sitting up. He was pronouncing combinations of sounds. He plays with toys and enjoys musical games and activities. He seeks out interactions with other children and adults.
More details about his development, along with new photos and videos will be obtained.
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.
Age: 1
Diagnosis: Hypothyroidism
After birth, doctors suspected Malachi had Down syndrome. They later decided that he did not, but no genetic testing was ever done. His heart was checked at the national cardiology hospital and was determined to be normal. He’s also had brain scans, hip Xrays and other testing, which is all normal. At this time, his only medical diagnosis is hypothyroidism and he is on medication for this condition.
Malachi has been living with a foster family since he was just a few months old. He stands up in his crib holding on to the side. He sits independently and crawls. He walks while holding on to an adult’s hand. He currently has 8 teeth and eats from a spoon. He waves hello/goodbye and claps his hands to cheer. He listens when spoken to and laughs out loud when teased. He differentiates between familiar and non familiar people. He picks up and holds toys. He is saying individual words. He loves to be hugged and smiles when spoken to.
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.
Girl, born 2011
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Agenesis of right kidney.
Motor Development – she turns independently and many times from back to stomach and vice verse. She makes attempts to sit up on her own and when the upper part of the body is lying down on the slightly raised support, she is able to sit up without any help. She is happy from everything that she achieved alone and is looking for a suitable place to lie down and exercise alone the sitting. She moves in space by moving herself in seated position. She actively uses the opportunities for movement. The child shows desire for walking and held by an adult by the armpits, she walks with diligence, but she has no stable support in her legs, sank/drops herself, and holds her legs bent at the knees and wide apart, often raises her legs in the air and does not touch the floor. When climbing stairs when held by adult, she steps steadily on her feet and rotates them consecutively, stepping on the next step. When placed in a walker she moves by pushing herself with her chest. When placed reclining in front of adult, she exercise pressure with her foot on a cylinder module.
Habits – developmental age – 12 months. She drinks from a cup with adult’s help, feeds with a spoon given by adult, bites off but does not chew the food, she just sucks it putting it on her palate. She alone takes a piece of bread put on the table, with her lips. She shows desire for independent feeding and enjoys when the spoon is put in her hand. She reluctantly accepts when placed on pot, but more often performs her physiological needs in it.
Pictorial activity – 15 months. She alone leaves traces on a paper, holding the pencil with lips. She is happy of joint drawing with adult, with a pencil placed between her fingers.
Emotional-social development – developmental age – 24 months – with positive attitude, feisty. She shows initiative and independence. The child reacts with joy of close to her adult’s approval and with displeasure to ban, she is radiant, calm, and actively spends the awake time. She enters in interaction with the other children in the group.
Speech – developmental age – 21 months. She understands adult’s the speech, pronounces 10-12 words – sentences. She tries to connect two words in a sentence. More often expresses her reluctance for something, in verbal way. She makes transfer of her vision, received from the perception of real object, in the perception of the relevant image on the picture and identifies them – she names 5 images in pictures – ball, phone, cup, shoes, baby.
Update July 2014.
Yesterday we visited the little girl 2555. We are amazed by this little girl – she is one of the sweetest girls I have ever seen and at the same time she is fighter who doesn’t want to give up on the smallest of things! She is so full of energy and life! She is very smart and intellectually preserved, and mentally developing very well! Her potential is huge! I am honestly in love with this little girl! She made me laugh as she is really funny, smile with tenderness, and at the same time, I had tears in my eyes knowing that she still does not have a family to help her and love her through the difficulties she is going through. The orphanage staff helps her a lot and takes the best possible care for her but they can never be compared to what mommy and daddy can give. I truly hope that the family forever for little girl will find her very soon!
Age: 10
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Annalyn’s mother was a victim of human trafficking. When she became pregnant, she was able to move into a privately run orphanage that also houses single mothers who are homeless. Annalyn’s mother lived in the facility with her until Annalyn was 3 years old. Annalyn was later transferred to a different orphanage and currently lives in a group home.
Annalyn feeds herself, drinks from a cup on her own and controls her physiological needs during the day. She walks, climbs on play sets in the yard, runs and goes up stairs independently. She dresses herself with minimal assistance. She likes to play with toys, balls, loves to play pretend games and makes attempts to play role games with adults or other children. She loves to swing, to hum and dance. She understands what is said to her and follows oral directions, but does not have well developed speech. She freely interacts with the other children via mimic and gestures; she likes to play with them and seeks their attention. She demonstrates curiosity about the world around her, especially when it is in relation to the others. She attends a special needs school during the school year.
$5.40 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2003
HIV+
$5.40 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR
Boy, born April 2012
PRC
Down Syndrome
Are you ready for this C-U-T-E-N-E-S-S? Recently turned two year old, Frankie is diagnosed with down syndrome. Frankie can sit alone and can crawl. He can imitate adults’ actions, can bang two blocks together, and can stack blocks. Frankie knows his name and reacts when called. His language development is delayed. Basic sign language would be a great option for him at this time. Frankie is outgoing, cute, and lovely. He likes to lie close on people. When there is music playing, he will shake his hands happily and shake his hips. His favorite toys are cars. Frankie is one unforgettable boy!
$9.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born May 2011
PRC
Down Syndrome
Recently turned 3 year old, Seff is the definition of a BEAUTIFUL BOY! Seff has a beautiful smile when teased and a sweet giggle that comes out when someone is talking to him. When he was younger, he patiently waited for his bottle. He knows his name and reacts to being called. He has good head control and he can crawl and sit alone. Seff can hold his own cup to drink water and he can hold a spoon to eat food. He is able to stand steadily alone and can walk when one hand is held by a caregiver. His language development is delayed. Basic sign language would help him to be able communicate his needs at this time. Seff is gentle and lovely. He likes to be around familiar people and he can get along well with other children. Seff is willing to share toys with other children too. He likes going outside and building block towers. When there is nice music, he listens carefully. He enjoys it and it makes him very happy. Could Seff be your son? It’s clear Seff is going to make some lucky family so very happy!
Girl, born March 2012
PRC
Down Syndrome
Imagine this precious 2 year old girl with a smile on her face. Julia is currently living with a foster family. She is not yet speaking, but she can express her needs by eye contact,gestures and babbling. When she sees her favorite toy on the desk, she will point to it while making the sound of ah ah, trying to get someone to bring it to her. When she is hungry, she makes the sounds of yiyi ah ah. When someone is eating, she might go to her/him with her hands holding onto the desk, and ask for food. She is currently still in diapers, but cries when she has a bowel movement and stops crying right after her foster mom changes her. Julia can stand up alone and can walk with her hands held by an adult. She likes to ride her toy horse and enjoys playing with other children. When there are children over, she rides her horse over to them and watches them play or follows them by riding the horse and chasing them in the yard. If her foster mom calls her, she will turn her head and walk to her. Julia is fond of imitating. When there are singing and dancing programs on TV, she wiggles and imitates the dancing. When her foster mom praises her by giving a thumbs-up gesture, she imitates the thumbs up! When people leave, she can express goodbye to them by waving her hand. Julia is a lovely little girl who would be a blessing to some lucky family! Will you be the family to put a beautiful smile on her sweet face?
$30.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born July 2012
PRC
Down Syndrome; esotropia
What a little pumpkin Hester is! Hester will be turning two soon. She is diagnosed with down syndrome and esotropia. Hester was just moved to a foster family in January. She is a good sleeper once she is out, but she likes to play a little bit before falling asleep. Hester is introverted and quiet. She likes music, TV, and toys with sound- her musical toy car is her favorite! At 4 months, she could keep her head up and could grasp things and move them to her mouth. She also began to find other kids. At 6 months, she could turn over and could play with toys near her. At 7 months, she could kick her feet strongly, bounce on the caregiver’s lap, and could turn to the sound source if you called her. At 8 months, she could sit well, grasp things, and pat toys. At 12 months, she was afraid of strangers and could not walk.Now she likes sitting in the walker and rarely cries. She can make the sound of “mama” and “baba”. Occasionally she can call out “mama” and “baba.” Hester laughs loudly when being teased. What Hester needs most is the love of a forever family! Could you be her forever family?
$1.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2004
Moderate delays in neuro-psychical development, Secondary hypothyroidism, nanism
Sadler understands and keeps the rules in the group and in school. He works with a speech therapist and psychologist in order improving his development of physical processes and speech.
Sadler is smiley, good-natured. He loves to be object of an adult’s attention. He recognizes different emotional conditions – happiness, resentment, sadness.
He uses simple sentences. He knows the children from the group, he knows the names of the children and the adults from the staff in the Home and the school. He is able to have a conversation, he asks questions, and answers with simple sentences to asked questions. He shows interest and involves himself in organized activities with the children from the group.
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.
Girl, born 2009
PRC
Down syndrome
Roxie is an adorable little girl who is 4 years old. She has Down syndrome, with no known heart issues. Roxie is healthy, outgoing, lovable, very social, and happy. This sweet little girl loves to play with the other children. She is speaking (simple words), and her motor skills are good. Roxie is ready for her family to come and bring her home!
$256.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born October 2005
PRC
Hyperextension of right knee/incontinent (possible lower spine issue)
Lexi is a beautiful little girl with such a sweet spirit! She is 8 years old, and has hyperextension of her right knee and is incontinent (possible issue with lower spine). She is able to “walk” with some assistance. Lexi used to sit and watch the other kids run and play, and she was so sad she couldn’t join in the fun. She worked and worked to find a way to get around! Lexi has had some delays but has excellent fine motor skills. She can take care of herself very well and is a smart girl. She has a best friend at the orphanage. Lexi sings while her friend dances. I imagine Lexi would love to be able to dance, too. She will need possible surgery and therapy on her right leg, and help with the continence issues. Lexi is a very loving and patient little girl. She is ready and waiting for a family of her own.
$40.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born October 2011
Significant gross motor delays, low vision, deafness in one ear, frequent respiratory illness
The was born at 25 to 26 weeks gestation and has had some of the usual problems associated with very premature babies. As of her last medical examination, she showed delay in general motor skills development, with improvement since last observation period- can sit independently, can stand continuously if placed to solid support, walks with assistance and crawls. She can reach, hold and play with a toy, placed in front of her. The left ear is with normal hearing, the right ear does not react. Can hold her attention for a while. Can articulate some sounds- ma-ma, la-la. Medical conditions that persist are asthma and diminished vision likely due to oxygen therapy after birth.
The agency has additional pictures and short videos of her, as well as more medical information.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born 2007
Cerebral palsy, spastic hemiplegia, epilepsy, cardiomyopathy, deformity of lower limb, respiratory disease, malnutrition
From a missionary who visited in August 2014: ”girly needs out now people! The doctors in her country have decided she doesn’t have long to live (they have said that for her whole life…) She needs proper medical attention and intervention. She is such a little doll, her smile can make your whole day. Don’t condemn her to die alone in a cot. ”
Sweet girl! Several videos of her are available from Maya’s Hope.
$12,222.84 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2001
Arthrogryposis
From a family that met her early 2014: She is SO smart and funny and has the best sense of humor. When we were in there, she asked the staff if it was possible to get a family for herself, but they felt the answer would be no- because no one would want someone as badly disabled as she was. She can do nothing for herself physically, her limbs are twisted very badly, and unlike many of the others, she cannot feed herself. She lies on the couch and another older girl, also disabled, comes and feeds her. But she is amazing- despite her lack of formal schooling, she has memorized poems, and such. But she is also a fantastic conversationalist. She reads, can write some (limitations of her arms), has an incredible memory and method of delivery of things she has memorized (she also sang for us). She loves the color yellow and loves dressing up to feel pretty. She also loves to watch cartoons, but is ok with “serious dramas” on tv too lol! she’s spending her days on a couch, wishing for a family she fears will never come because her limbs are twisted and she cannot be “useful.” I am praying with all my heart that there is a family out there that recognizes that a person’s worth is not measured by what they can physically do- and will cross the ocean to call her daughter, because I truly believe she would be an incredible addition to a family. She’s spunky and overcame her hesitation about potential rejection, in order to ask me if I would please see if I could find her a family.
$837.90 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2010
PRC
Meningocele, unrepaired
Ross is 3 years old and loves to play with blocks and stack them up high! He has a meningocele on his back and this has not been repaired yet. Ross is not walking yet because he has a difficult time feeling his legs. He also cannot control his potty skills yet. Ross is a super cuddler and loves to be held. He can communicate simple words and instructions, follows directions, and crawls using his arms. When his aunties move away from him, he moves right back next to them! His caregivers say that Ross is loving and kind.
$4.95 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born September 2003
PRC
Post-op hernia, congenital dislocated hip, curvature of the spine
Jeanne is 10 years old and is super smart and loves to draw. She is postoperative for a hernia and has a congenital dislocated hip. Because of her dislocated hip, she also have a curvature in her spine. Sometimes, in the winter Jeanne gets eczema on her hands and feet. Even though her walking is affected by her hip and spine issues, it doesn’t stop her from running, climbing, jumping, squatting, or doing any activities that she wants! Jeanne is studying in school with her friends and is making excellent grades. She can speak Mandarin and she is able to fully express her wants and needs. Jeanne is overall just a great little girl. Her caregivers say that she is active, outgoing, and very helpful. Jeanne had an evaluation done by an advocacy group and they said that she was ahead of my friends in her learning and expressive abilities! Jeanne has been taught about adoption and she would love to find a family of her own!
$117.25 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born November 2011
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
This little cutie is Travis and he is 2 years old. He loves when his caregivers tell him stories and he can stare at the books. The doctors diagnosed Travis with cerebral palsy. He is able to sit up on his own and can stand with a little bit of help. Travis is not able to walk just yet, but he is working on it! His caregivers say that he is one happy little boy. Travis loves to listen to stories and try to babble. He can put blocks into a cup and bang them together loudly. His favorite toy is a rattle and he loves when his caregivers tickle him!
$47.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Dec 2009
Down syndrome
post-op CHD, post-op Hirschsprung’s disease
Simon still lives in his baby home; if a family is found for him soon — they will NOT transfer him!
Simon receive special education, speech therapy and occupational therapy. He will need future speech therapy and special ed teachers services.
Simon seems to be a very peaceful child – no aggression towards other children. He plays with several boys and one girl in his group. He likes to play a lot with one older boy in front of the mirror as this boy shows what he learned at the speech therapist and Simon is joining him and learning with him. (Speech therapist a lot is working with the child in front of the mirror).
Simon seems to know not only his routine and what children shall do during it, but he is very sensitive to what is going on around him: I observed how he was helping one caregiver who is feeding a little boy: she was taking out the boy out of the crib and was carrying him on her hand and walking to the table – Simon took a big chair and put it for a caregiver so that she does not walk for a long distance with a baby on hands. The care giver asked Simon to pull a chair towards the table and he did this.
Simon was helping the other caregiver to dress kids before we went outdoors. Simon was not only dressing himself, but he helped the caregiver to find the rights shoes for the other boy. Simon is very good helper as he knows all the shoes for all the children in his group. He understood that there is no need for rainboots as it was sunny and dry day (I did this on purpose and he was so good in understanding the instruction).
His play in the sand box was very calm taking into consideration that there was a girl of his age who was destructive and was kind of fighting with every child entering the sand box. He became very happy when we offered him an individual sand spoon and bucket and he found a quiet place and his play was correct: he was filling the bucket, and “baking the sand cakes”.
Simon is communicative, but he would do some things to get his attention in full from a stranger: he brought his whitle teddy bear which sings when the button is pressed and some lights are coming out. HE LOVES WHITE TEDDY BEAR. But in a music class he decided not to participate, but he was not distracting other children and was helping the younger one girl to sing and act correctly. He new all the songs and activities teacher was leading, but on that day decided not to participate and this was the way to get my extra attention.
Simon knows everything about floor cleaning and tools they need to use, can put a trash into the trash box, loves water. SIMON LOVES WATER; he was so happy when I asked whether he would love to play with water longer and alone. I said that I hope that one day he will be able to play with water for a longer time than usually now. I just hope, as this child is very very smart and he needs family and possibly an older sibling in the family, to learn from.
$122.85 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born August 2009
PRC
Down syndrome
Silvie is an adorable little girl who can be timid but also talkative. She likes to imitate adult actions and to listen to music. Silvie is able to walk independently and likes to help her caretakers with their work. She is energetic, likes to play games and gets along well with others. Silvie likes to participate in social activities and likes to sing. She also enjoys reading picture books. Silvie is waiting for a family who will sing with her and read her bedtime stories. Are you the family she is waiting for?
$15000.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2013
PRC
Down syndrome
Agency grant available up to $2500
Little Poppy is only 1 and has Down syndrome.
She likes to babble, has good hearing, can smile if being teased, and also will dance with her hands and feet. Poppy likes taking a bath, and can wave her feet in the water.
Poppy is so sweet!
$19.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2009
Background retinopathy Microphthalmus of the left eye; coloboma affecting the iris, optic nerve papilla, both eyes. Asthma with predominant allergic component; Iron-deficiency anemia; general developmental delays
Update August 2014:
The pedagogue who works with this boy for two years, said that definitely there was improvement and progress in his development since she had started working with him. She said that he started eating transitional food and now is not eating from a feeding bottle; she said he chews well but slowly; he is calm while eating. He spontaneously pronounces syllables like “ma-ma”
He can push himself with the walker and he is doing a really good job in it. He really holds onto a toy when he has in his grip; he mostly bangs it on a hard surface or if he has two, one in each hand he bangs them together, but he really has his attention on them. When someone takes his toy or if he loses it, he starts to look for it. He can crawl really well, and in the instance that our representative saw him crawling, it was after a ball taken from him on purpose by the pedagogue. He was right after the ball and he caught up and got his ball back, which was very impressive, taking into account that he is diagnosed with detached retina. He can sit up straight holding on or leaning towards a fixed support. He can walks if he held by both hands – his legs still are a bit weak for him to walk all by himself, and that if it’s worked with him toward strengthening his legs he will be able to walk well.
The most surprising thing about him was that he could take a toy that was within his reach, without it making any noise. Apparently he has some vision left, the doctor in the Home said that he may “see shadows”, and that’s how he is able to reach for toys that are close to him. He seemed to reach mostly on his left side and with his left hand. He could detect toys from a big yellow bucket to a small red car, so he definitely has some partial peripheral vision left, no one was sure exactly how much though. Even the test that was done on him is inconclusive saying “following light?”. Otherwise it reads “Total detachment of the retina bilaterally. Retinopathy of prematurity fifth degree.”
He is a really cute boy who is definitely behind in all the areas of development, but he has the potential to develop a lot more. He is a blind boy, who otherwise is healthy. He needs more specific care, more patience and a lot of love to help him master tactile senses and some social skills. He needs people who will teach him to orientate in the environment. He is a good child, with very good potential. He needs more security and stability that only a loving family can give him. He is so young and can achieve many things! Having his own family who loves him and cares for him will benefit this child enormously.
Additional pictures and video available from the agency.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Girl, born September 2009
Cerebral paulsy, hemiparesis to the right, minor heart anomaly (false chord), developmental delays
Alda is able to walk independently.
She will be available in September 2014 when she turns 5 years old.
$1,190.39 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 2011
PRC
Blind/anophthalmia
Kellin is a beautiful baby who was in a foster care home for children with visual impairments for 10 months in 2012. He improved so much during that time, he went from being a weak, unhappy baby to being a fat, happy baby! He loves to be cuddled and loves to speak baby babble and play with his lips so that they make sounds, and he repeats words. He learned how to crawl and to stand and he started to walk holding hands with one of his ayis. Since he has been back at his orphanage, he has been very unhappy. Kellin cries all of the time and he does not receive the care and attention that he needs. He mostly lies in his crib all day and he cries. This is such a different baby to the boy when he was when he was in a loving foster home and we know that with the love and attention of a family, he will return to his happy, healthy self.
$414.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born February 2002
PRC
DSD
Chloe Anne is a very pretty girl. The agency staff has observed that she is extroverted, sweet, obedient and friendly. She speaks in a soft voice and is very polite. Chloe Anne enjoys school, especially sports and physical activities such as jumping rope and playing hide and seek. She understands what it means to be adopted and wants to go to the USA. She hopes she can have a puppy with her new family.
The agency has MANY pictures and additional information for interested families.
Chloe Anne also has an agency grant available for $3500
$4.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born October 2009
PRC
Deaf, small birthmark in groin area
4 year old Preston will melt your heart! The director of the agency Preston is listed with has met him and just LOVES this child!! Preston is active, gets along well with others, is not shy with strangers, and is full of curiosity. Because of his deafness, he cannot speak. He can only babble. He also has a birthmark in the groin region. He is potty trained. He can follow directions and likes helping take care of other children. He helps pat the crying child’s shoulder to comfort him. Preston can get along well with other children. His favorite toy is a car. He likes adults to play all kinds of games with him and is very happy when they do. Preston will smile and stretch out his hands to ask for cuddling when he sees his caretakers and he has formed stable and close relationship with these caretakers.
$27.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2012
PRC
Down syndrome
Nolan lives in a foster family on the grounds of the orphanage and participates in the Little Sister program. Nolan likes to play with blocks and balls best. He likes to play with other children and likes to look at books. Nolan smiles often, knows his name, and has good motor development. He is active and energetic. An orphanage project team visited with Nolan last summer.
$144.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born August 2007
PRC
Down syndrome
Marilee lives in a foster family on the grounds of the orphanage and participates in the Little Sister program. Marilee is optimistic, extroverted, active and gets along well with others. She enjoys school and likes to sit close to her teachers, usually reaching out her hands to ask for cuddles. She often gives other children a warm hug with a smile to greet them. Marilee is very polite and is a good helper. An orphanage project team visited with Marilee last summer.
$4.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born April 2002
PRC
Cerebral palsy
Johnathan is a strong, kind, brave boy who is also gentle and has a good temperament. He was quiet and timid when he first came into care, but now he is more outgoing. He does everything very carefully, and knows to feel grateful. He likes to sing and when he sings Grateful Heart, it brings tears to many people’s eyes. Johnathan also likes to draw and he is good at comforting others. He likes to play games and he likes going to school. He is able to walk freely with the help of his little blue walker. Johnathan has seen many friends get adopted and he is so afraid of being left behind.
$103.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born April 2010
PRC
bilateral cerebral temporal lobe development delays and otitis in his left ear
Despite his struggles, Hudson is able to walk independently, put on and take off his own clothes, and feed himself! Hudson is also able to express his needs or thoughts and is potty trained.
Girl, born January 2013
PRC
Cerebral dysplasia, strephexopodia of both feet, neuroblastoma of left eye
Haddie is a quiet girl who can recognize familiar people, turn when her name is called and searches for dropped toys. She likes to play with colorful toys, cuddling with her nurturer, and is she finds something funny, she will laugh loudly. She is describes as being a smart and happy girl. Additional pictures available.
$63.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born June 2012
PRC
Ankle joint contracture of both knees and muscular tension of limbs reduced
Ezrah can keep his head steadily and can hold his head up; he can stand up with wrists held slightly; he can recognize the aunt who cares him, can make sound of ma-ma, nai-nai, can shake and stare at the rattles, can take a block in a hand and take another one, can reach and grasp the toy beyond, and can shake the rattles consciously; he can chase the toy with hands and can look for the dropped toy; he can react to the game of hide and seek and looking oneself in the mirror; he is very curious and likes to discover and recognize all kinds of never seen objects and fresh things. He cares about the changers of around people and things.
Ezrah has an extroverted personality, is active, likes to play games with peers; he likes colorful toys with making sounds; he responds actively to stimulation of new things or strangers.
$22.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2010
PRC
Down syndrome
Leah is an active and curious little girl. According to her foster mom she is higher functioning compared to other children with the same special need. She is able to say, “mama, pa, and DADADA.’ Leah sleeps well and is not fussy about the foods served to her. She does not have a bad temper, but can become annoyed if one does not allow her to grab things you are holding. (2012)
$7,319.49 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2012
PRC
Down syndrome
Noah is said to be a lovely boy who loves to cuddle and is doing well in rehabilitation training. Noah likes to look at himself and when the report was prepared in January 2013, he was already starting to crawl. Noah enjoys music and watching himself in the mirror.
$54.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born August 2009
Miss Mirabel is also a real cutie! What a great smile she has 
Mirabel is 4 now and facing imminent transfer. We’ve had many successful adoptions from this orphanage and region! Please help us share Mirabel’s need for a forever family! Mirabel will remain bedridden for the rest of us her life if she is not adopted.
From her medical records: congenital malformation of the central nervous system, cerebral hernia, hydrocephaly subcompensated, flail legs
From one of our families who visited with her in August 2013: ” We saw Mirabel this morning. She is in the laying down room. The nannies were carrying them outside. She can’t hold her head up, support herself, sit, or stand. It looks like she has no control over her legs at all…flopped to the side when the nannies carried her. She does, however, have good use of her arms. She kept reaching up to try to touch me. I gave her a set of the rings to play with. She was SO happy to have something to play with. She kept smiling at me. I really think that there is a smart, aware little girl in that broken body.”
More photos available. Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome. Travel required.
$7820.65 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2008
This almost 5-year-old boy has infantile cerebral palsy, microcephaly, club feet, congenital megacolon and hypotrophy.
Cliff laughs aloud when jested and smiles when involved in interaction. He follows moving objects with his eyes. He listens to adults’ speech. He has a good appetite. His sleep is calm.
The agency has additional pictures and videos available for interested families.
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.
Boy, Born November 29, 2007
PRC
Down syndrome
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: “Caleb is extroverted, active and restless. He has a ready smile, enjoys playing with other children. He loves listening to music, watching cartoons. He is energetic and likes being outdoors!”
Update 2013:
Caleb can walk, run, jump, climb, and is good physically. He expresses his needs well to his foster mom, and knows his eyes, nose and ears, etc. He even understands simple English. He can feed himself. He is an outgoing and active boy, likes being with other kids, the other kids like him also. His favorite toys are cars and toy bricks. He likes to play with trampoline, slider, water and sand.
$10,646.13 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2012
Spastic dyplegia, completely deaf
Sweet boy has such beautiful, dark eyes.
Update from a family who met him in early 2014:
Teddy crawls- he’s very high functioning. He does have some autistic type behaviors- but I think it’s because he cannot hear. In other words- he stims from boredom, and when they call his name, unless he’s looking at their faces when they speak, he appears not to respond. Which is to be expected, as he is deaf.
ADOPTED OUTSIDE RR
Boy, born July 2008
PRC
Congenital heart defect, Post-Op Anal Atresia, Post op repaired Mega Colon, nutrients absorption issues
Bennet is an incredibly sweet and caring little boy who is in care of a fantastic organization in his home country. Unfortunately, Bennett has been VERY sick with an abdominal infection over the last year and needs a mommy now. His condition is stable but has a hard time gaining weight as his body is having a hard time absorbing any nutrients. He is on a regular diet supplemented with Pediasure. He is a boy that is extremely happy, full of energy and is a typical and active little boy who needs some extra TLC when it comes to his feeding and nutrients issues. Bennett hopes a family will see him for the sweet, intelligent and handsome little boy he is and make him their son.
$109.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born June 2009
PRC
Post Op Hydrocephalus, delayed development
Holly Joy is a shy girl who loves music and food.
Update January 2013:
Holly is able to speak, but only monosyllabic words. She is potty trained and can move about very well. She loves to be held by her caregivers and she also loves to play with the other children. She is a sweet and happy girl who loves to dance and interact with other children.
$10.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born May 2007
PRC
meningocele and hydrocephalus
Belle is 6 years old and was born with a meningocele and hydrocephalus. She has had surgery to repair this and her hydrocephalus has been corrected as well. Both of her feet are slightly clubbed, but she is getting therapies to help this! Belle is able to count, sing, and knows her shapes and colors too. She is getting therapies and living in a wonderful foster home that helps her to improve all her skills. Belle’s caregivers say that she is energetic, gets along well with her friends, and has big, beautiful brown eyes!
$5.40 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born September 2002
PRC
Hep B carrier, mild heart murmur
Lisa Marie is a beautiful little girl who is in the 5th grade. Her favorite subject is Chinese literature. Lisa is a Hep B carrier and also has a very mild heart murmur. Her conditions do not stop her at all! She loves to jump rope and participate in fan dancing. People say that she is a sweet girl and when she gets nervous she will cry. Lisa loves to do origami and her favorite animals are puppies, kittens, and rabbits. If she could have three wishes she would wish for a big doll, to take a ride on a big airplane and go outside for a picnic or bbq.
$4.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born September 2011
PRC
viral encephalitis, secondary epilepsy, external hydrocephalus
Meet handsome 2 year old, Tanner.
From his October 2013 file: He has normal limbs and mental development. On Apr 1 2013 he had a skull CT test due to his head size and he was diagnosed with external hydrocephalus. He suffers secondary epilepsy. Occasionally he has a convulsion and always takes medicine for that. At the age of 1 year, he could stand while holding onto something, could search for familiar sounds, could turn back if his name was called, and could search for dropped toys. At the age of 1.5 years, he could stand alone, could respond to other’s asking, and understood what NO meant. At the age of 2 years, he could walk freely, could go up stairs holding on, could call “ayi, jiejie”, and liked smiling. Usually he likes listening to children’s songs, watching cartoons, and playing toys. Sometimes he has outdoor activity where he likes running around the playground. He can do actions according to your direction, such as jumping on the bridge. He likes being praised and hugged. He also likes helping the nurturer manage the toys. He can get along well with other kids. Now he can use the spoon to eat, can put his shoes on and take his shoes off, and is very cooperative.
$22.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2004
PRC
Cerebral palsy, Thalassemia
Johnson has normal mental development, a little limp due to Sequelae of cerebral palsy so he can not do strenuous exercise. During the period in the foster family, he received contracture of Achilles tendon surgery in November of 2012, and has recovered well. Johnson is studying in Grade 2 in the nearby school. He can manage his daily life, such as have dinners, go to toilet, put on and off clothes, get along well with family member. He has good study records and likes Chinese class the best. Johnson also likes reading stories and drawing. He can persist in his opinions and can get along well with teachers and classmates. Occasionally he is buried in meditation but he also likes kicking the football, riding the bike and playing on the PC. He is open and generous.
$8.10 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2009
Diagnosis: Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome
Kamdyn has been registered for adoption for over 2 years, during which time her development has been followed closely. She continues to make significant developmental progress as her medical needs are addressed and corrected.
Kamdyn has Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome. She is affected by this syndrome in the following ways: She has an additional finger on her right hand; her uterus and right ovary has been removed; Hydronephrosis of the left kidney that has been surgically addressed and astigmatism. She is receiving excellent medical care and remains under the supervision of doctors to ensure that all her needs are addressed as they arise. The surgeon has recommended additional minor surgical procedures, but feels that this could best be done in the US and has recommended that a suitable adoptive family be found for the child in order for her final medical needs to be addressed.
Developmentally, Kamdyn continues to make progress in all areas of her development. She spent the first year of her life confined to a crib while her medical needs were addressed. Since then, she’s made rapid progress. She is walking, goes up/down stairs, climbs on play structures, runs and dances. Her fine motor skills are at age appropriate levels. She grabs with pincer-pliers grip; picks up petite objects, puts them in a bottle with a narrow opening and after that takes them out of it; builds a tower of 7-8 blocks and fits in rings and squares while adapting according to the form. She leafs through the pages of a book with hard covers. Her visual-motor coordination are also on target for her age (hand/eye, hand/hand, hand/eye/mouth). She imitates actions she’s told to copy, points to requested items, gives kisses when asked, finds hidden objects, enjoys “hide and seek” games, and plays appropriately with toys according to their function. She participates in organized activities with the group of children that she lives with. She exhibits leadership skills and appropriate social behaviors when interacting with other children. She stands up for herself and will say “no-no-no” to the other children if they try to “invade her space” or take things from her. She follows verbal directions and responds to her name. She can say several words and phrases. She waves “bye-bye” and blows kisses. She has a good attention span. She feeds herself and is learning to dress herself without assistance. Despite her kidney problems, she is in the process of potty training too.
Additional photos and videos of Kamdyn are available.
$3840.24 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
11 year old boy
Diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
The child likes to play soccer, basketball and badminton. He likes physically activities. Klive looks very smile and smart. I think that he does very well at school because there are people who understand him and people that he can speak to. He likes his life at the boarding-school and when we asked him if he wants to back there, he said yes. I am sure that if Klive lives with parents who have commands of sigh language and pay him the needed attention, he will advance a lot as he is very smart and looks really motivated. He is an open, communicative and bright child! He is healthy and active little boy, who for sure will flourish in a family environment!
Klive has normal intellect. Good emotional background. Positive emotions prevail.
Klive is sociable, active, lively, open, and lightly and boldly interacts with people. Has does not have habits for keeping distance. He constantly seeks contact with the children from the group. Shows willingness and cooperates with the adults. He has acquired good manners. He can work individually as well as in group.
Photos are available from the agency.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born 2003
PRC
Alopecia
Ned is a charming 10 year old boy who has been waiting for a long time for a family because of the relatively minor special need of hair loss! Ned was abandoned at the age of five and arrived at the orphanage in a malnourished state. He was very fearful of others and self-conscious about his hair loss. Ned was unwilling to interact with anyone at the orphanage, and when people tried to talk to him he would run away.
A teacher at the orphanage realized the cause of his anxiety and bought him a hat. The teachers praised Ned and told him he looked handsome and his confidence started to build almost immediately. Now Ned is 10 years old and he is lively and extroverted. He is of normal intelligence and attends the local school where he is hardworking and studies carefully. Ned loves going to school. He has a lot of friends there and gets on well with everyone.
His orphanage fee has been waived completely in the hope of finding him a family!
$53.10 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born September 2001
PRC
postoperative varus of feet
Josie Lynne needs a family PRIOR to her birthday in September 2015!
Josie Lynne cares for each person around her and loves to help. She helps her foster mother because she is concerned that her foster mother may get too tired from all the household chores. Her foster brother is blind and she always, on her own initiative, helps him to do things such as preparing toothpaste, getting water, clothes, and shoes, holding his hands and leading him when being outside. When celebrating the National Day they visited the zoo, she would tell her foster brother what was happening and the appearances and living habits of all kinds of animals. They even saw the pandas’ performances. She happily told him how a panda turned a somersault. She happily told him how a panda turned a somersault. He was excited and happily said, “a panda is so cute, Josie, you are very good at telling those things, it seems I see the panda.” Josie Lynne has studied in the Little Sister program for 2 years. She really likes school. Although she has poor ability of understanding, she loves studying with good learning habits and attitude. The teachers love reviewing her homework because she writes down words neatly and formally. Josie Lynne especially loves dancing with beautiful gestures. Josie Lynne is best friends with Elizabeth who is her foster sister.
$112.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born November 2011
Down Syndrome, delayed motor development
Edmund rolls over and sits up by himself. He is not yet standing or pulling himself up. He makes combinations of sounds and laughs. He will grasp and hold a toy. His face expresses interest while he studies it. He is interested in studying his hands and feet. He reacts to physical and verbal contact with an adult. He is attentive and smiles when teased. He is described as calm, often smiling and generally in a good mood.
The agency has MANY pictures of him!
$133.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2000
Hodgkin’s disease (remission)
Conner is sociable, inquisitive, and friendly. As he grows up, he strives to be more responsible. He likes playing soccer, watches soccer games with interest; he enjoys coloring and playing computer games. His value system is well-established as he can tell the difference between good and bad. He knows he should respect both other children and adults. He has friends. Conner is emotional and sensitive. He looks for support of social workers whenever he feels the need to. During the 2012/2013 school year he completed seventh grade in an elementary school. A resource teacher was additionally working with him. He has good hygiene for this age. He tries to keep his clothes clean. He keeps his room clear and in order, but sometimes needs to be reminded of that. He eagerly participates in organized activities. He is very responsible when participating in ongoing group activities focused on social skills development. The child’s behavior is normal; he is sociable.
In December 2003 Conner was diagnosed with: Hodgkin’s disease. Six courses of chemotherapy were performed, with documented full remission.
Conner wants to be adopted and live in a family where he will be surrounded with love and attention.
Additional information is available from the agency.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Girl, born June 2010
Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Recurrent urinary tract infections, Hypotrophy second degree, Delay in the neuropsychological development
Dorothy walks independently, tries to run; understands and follows simple instructions; manipulates with toys and objects; holds a pencil and scribbles with it; produces random sounds. The child manifests emotional deficit – performs stereotypic movements, demonstrates self-aggression. She likes listening to music and she tries to dance. She loves to swing on a swing and does so with great pleasure.
Since her placement in a foster family, Dorothy has started responding to emotional stimulation with far more diverse facial expressions as compared to before. She is currently in a process of enriching her notions and acquiring self-service skills and habits. Some progress is seen as regards her social and emotional development as well as her fine motor skills.
Additional information is available from the agency.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born June 2011
Down syndrome
Vera has good emotional tone. She is comfortable in new settings. She seeks the attention of familiar adults, and laughs when they tease her. She recognizes her name. Vera delivers long focused strings of sounds and combinations of sounds of speech of adults. Sitting, but quickly tired. Pulls to an upright position with support, crawls. Able to walk when holding one hand to an adult. Still scared to let go and walk independently. Due to congenital condition, she is behind in her neurological and intellectual development for her age. She needs caring adults to further her development.
$36.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Age: 6
Diagnosis: Delayed mental development
She has well developed gross motor skills. Her fine motor skills are slightly delayed. She uses 30-40 words purposefully and can repeat words after an adult says them. She communicates using short sentences. She follows 2 step commands and expresses satisfaction once she’s completed an assigned task. She dresses/undresses herself and enjoys selecting her own clothes and shoes to wear. She loves listening to music and participating in musical games. She cleans up her toys when she’s done playing.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, born April 2009
PRC
Congenital Heart Defect
Kyler is 3 years old and super cute. He can be spoiled but is close with his caretakers. In April 2013, he had surgery called a “right double-way Glenn operation.” The doctors say that he has a complex heart defect: transposition of the great arteries, pulmonary stenosis, and an ASD and VSD. The doctors told him that he is a brave boy but will need to have another operation next year.
Kyler can be quite talkative but when he gets around strangers he becomes shy. He likes getting to play with the other children but since he has a heart problem, he cannot go to school with his friends.
$2,104.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Beau is nearly 12 years old. He has Hydrocephalus after shunt installation and mild mental delay. According to the latest check-up, the shunt is functioning very well.
The boy is joyful, playful and active. He is outgoing and enjoys interacting with other children. He is not aggressive or confrontational. The boy is adaptive and is well-settled in his environment. According to the staff in the institution he likes drawing, listening to music, training aikido and cricket, adapted for children.
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.
Girl, born Oct 2002
PRC
Amniotic banding causing hand deformity (and some missing toes)
Tirzah is an active and optimistic girl. She likes to play with other children. She is very shy when meeting new people. Tirzah is a very sensible child. When someone visits her, she would share greeting with them. She likes long hair. She likes to collect the beautiful hairpins. Tirzah likes the beautiful clothes. She likes to put on beautiful dress in summer. She likes to go outside with the volunteers.
Tirzah is a child who likes the crowed places. She likes to communicate with volunteers about the things which happened at school. Tirzah gets well along with them. Volunteers think Tirzah is very sensible and like her very much. The volunteers always take her outside. She is very grateful for the volunteers. Tirzah likes to do crafts. When the craft teacher comes, she is very happy. The volunteer teacher says that Tirzah is very patient. She is very careful.
$9.96 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Age: 2
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Eden’s picture with the grumpy face is SO irresistible! Love that attitude! She was awoken from her nap for pictures – and was not impressed. (pics from January 2014)
Eden just turned 2 years old. She is beginning to learn to crawl. She plays with toys, laughs and smiles when adults interact with her and enjoys being around other people. She imitates sounds/syllables after an adult says them and responds to her name.
Video available from the agency.
$85.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born June 2012
Down syndrome, suspected hearing issues
As of July 2013:
Aric is one year old, he is diagnosed with Down syndrome. The boy started to pronounce parts of the words, Aric learned to take a toy into his hands. He is actively seeking for the toys sitting in front of him or next to him. Started to sit without help for 5 sec just putting his hands in front of him. The boy looks for his view in the mirror and touches the picture of himself.
$108.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born July 2010
PRC
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect (ASD)
Maddie is a clever child, curious about anything new and with a passion for life. She is somewhat introverted but will play with other children. She is a happy child who often asks her caregiver for a hug. She likes colorful toys as well as dolls.
$15,081 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Dec 2011
PRC
Down syndrome
Sweet Evie! She’s so serious in her pictures, but at the orphanage she is called the “sunshine girl” because of her sunny personality. She is reportedly healthy and developing well.
$633.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born June 2002
Down syndrome, deep mental handicap, deficiency anemia, hypostatura
Della is 11 years old and waiting for her family in a mental institution. She has the most striking blue eyes and what seems like blonde hair.
From someone who met her: I called her the crying girl as she was sobbing uncontrollably and just being ignored, she had a pencil which she kept turning over and over as she sobbed, it was heartbreaking. This place too cold and hard for such a child!
10 day wait often waived in this region. Married couples only, larger families welcome. Older parents welcome. Travel required. Previous adoptive experience preferred.
$749.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl,
Born December 2006
PRC
DOWN SYNDROME
Congenital heart defect
For a long time, there was a translation error in Lisa’s file, saying she had Trisomy 13, Patau syndrome. This is INCORRECT! She has Trisomy 21, Down syndrome.
She is developing well intellectually and is described as a lovely child. She is active and sometimes will amuse her roommates and likes to stay with companions. She loves attention!
Single moms permitted, only one parent has to travel.
$9115.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born March 2012
PRC
Congenital Heart Disease (post-op)
She may have Down syndrome; it hasn’t been ruled out as testing was done and inconclusive.
The nannies all remind everyone that when they care for her they need to be very meticulous and spend lots of time holding her. The nannies will gently put her down and it always seems like they are gently putting down a (fragile) bowl and they are afraid of knocking it into something. She really likes being held in the nannies’ laps. Now, she also loves to smile. Her congenital heart disease has not developed well but she is very tenacious in life.
As of May 2013:
Adeline can sit, and is starting to crawl. Her vision is good. She baby talks, and her language is developing. She had heart surgery in 2012, and takes medication for her heart and pulmonary conditions.
$400.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born August 2012
Down syndrome, cataracts
Look at this sweet chunk! Janie was born in August of 2012 and has Down syndrome. Her heart is healthy, but she has been diagnosed with cataracts. Janie is a sweet, quiet girl who loves to eat and sleep. She is interested in her environment and smiles and babbles when someone gives her attention. Janie can roll over on her own and is well loved by her caretakers.
Update February 2014: Janie is doing well. She is an active girl who responds to music with clapping and rhythmic babbling. She likes playing in her playpen, too. Janie has received a crystalline lens implant in her right eye and now responds to light. She is being monitored by her doctors for progress with her vision and to decide how to treat her left eye.
Additional photos, videos and reports are available upon request from the agency.
$1,346.40 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Reed is a 3-year-old boy with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and CP.
He is passive while in his bed, he can’t control his head and his legs do not support him. The staff changes his body position. He reacts to strong noisy interactions with spontaneous quailing. He cannot speak and make sounds. He takes liquid food from a nasogastric tube. He gains weight and sleep well.
UPDATE: the caregivers said that they believe that he is aware of his environment and what is going on around him. He does move his eyes when people are in the room and seems to be aware that people are there and talking.
Additional information and a video clip is available from the agency.
There is a $5,000 agency grant for his adoption at this time.
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.
Boy, born Nov 2004
PRC
Hydrocephalus
Andrey has normal physical and mental development. At the age of 1 year, he responded to calling of his name, was able to figure out strangers and acquaintances. At the age of 2 years, he could take out building blocks from a cup, be cooperative when putting on clothes and respond to asking of his things. At the age of 3 years, he could find dropped toys and walk with one hand held. At the age of 4 years, he could ask “what’s this?” on his initiative, know the meanings of inner, outer, big, small, dress independently, wash his hands, and speak simple and short sentences. Now he is able to sing simple nursery rhymes, knows simple shapes, figure colors, and answers simple questions. Since he has hydrocephalus, he cannot walk steadily and he walks slowly. Usually he enjoys reading books and playing toys. He is an active, outgoing, and lovely little boy who has a quick smile.
$5.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born June 2002
PRC
Brain cyst; exotropia; sight impaired
Manning has normal physical and mental development. The PE check shows: deformity of porencephaly; concomitant exotropia; serious far sight and weak sight, otherwise normal. At the age of 3 years, he could go upstairs and downstairs by himself and have meals. At the age of 4 years, he could go to washroom by himself. He likes listening to nursery rhymes, and was able to be self-cared basically. During the time he lived in the orphanage, he was shy. He was sent to a family life- like environment. Since there are parents and siblings in the family, he has become more outgoing and active. He could get along well with his teachers and classmates at school. He is an average student. He enjoys drawing and is the best one in the family.
$9.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born October 2012
PRC
Down syndrome, congenital heart disease, hypothyroidism
Leandra has normal limb development. At the age of 2 months, she could smile if being teased, could track moving people with her eyesight. At the age of 4 months, she could turn her head, could make sound of “gegegugu”. At the age of 6 months, she could recognize familiar people’s voice,and had sensitive hearing. At the age of 8 months, she could smile at familiar people, could attract adult’s attention with “yiyiyaya”. Now she can turn over, can raise her head, can search for sound source, and can ask for a hug from close people. Leandra is open, lovely, likes music, can wave her hands along to the rhythm and likes being cuddled and teased. She likes to smile when happy.
$1061.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2007
Thalassemia- B
At the age of 3 years, Lloyd was placed with a foster family and started attending the preschool nearby. He quickly adapted to the family environment and gets along with
his family members. Now he can go upstairs and downstairs alone, can run and jump freely, and can understand the words of others. He likes to help his foster family and he can put on his own clothes and go to the bathroom independently. He likes to play with puzzles, play games, and play with toys. Usually he is not talkative, but he has a ready smile. In a strange environment or in front of strangers, he speaks in a low voice, but after being familiar with people or the environment, he becomes more active, speaks clearly and uses a high voice.
$8.10 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Oct 2004
PRC
Microphthalmia and nystagmus
Trixie is blind and participates in a program that provides high quality care and education for orphans who are blind or visually impaired. Trixie is a healthy little girl. When she is in class, she loves to sit where she can see the light come through the window. It’s the only thing that can distract her during school time, she is a model student! Trixie is a good listener, works seriously, and learns quickly. She especially likes oral expression in English and French. She also loves to sing solo! When she grows up, she is going to be a teacher, and she will be an excellent one! She is patient and kind, and loves to explain concepts and ideas. Trixie has a very outgoing personality. She enjoys speaking with others, playing with her classmates and welcoming visitors. She will be friendly to anyone! She has a good amount of independence and can perform all necessary self help skills. She loves eating spicy food. Trixie loves girly things, including wearing dresses, doing her hair with bows. She loves being told that she is beautiful, and she is!
She has been attending the School for the Blind for over 2 years. She lives in an apartment near the school with 3 other girls and their ayi. She walks to school every day and she has good cane skills. She can walk to the local shop on her own and buy groceries, and she also has some chores around the house to help her ayi. She likes helping to cook and to clean the house. Trixie’s energy and joy in life are an inspiration to both the staff and other children.
$20.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born November 2010
PRC
congenital microphthalmia
Ashur is so cute! He has low vision and participates in a program that provides high quality care and education for orphans who are blind or visually impaired. Every child has an individual education plan and the goal is to allow them to be independent and live life to the full.
He is a very friendly child when he is with his ayis and friends, but he is extremely timid and afraid around strangers. He loves to reward people who pay attention to him with giant, ear to ear smiles. He can see things to an extent, including colors and shapes, and he can pick up a piece of rice or cookie off the table or floor if he has dropped it. However, he can’t see further away. This rarely limits him though and he is an amazing little boy who loves talking, singing and giggling as well as walking, jumping and playing. He also loves cuddles and he is happy to play on his own, play with other kids and also play with adults.
$54.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born September 2010
PRC
Down syndrome
Her orphanage says her mental development is better among other children with Down syndrome; her physical and mental development is delayed compared to other normal children of her age. She is quiet, shy, gets along well with others. She is a cutie and has no other medical conditions. Her picture is about a year old; the agency is hoping for an updated photo soon.
Update:
She is a good eater, not picky with food. She gets up at 6:30am, and goes to bed at 9:00pm. She can understand what you said and response to the instructions. She can put her toy close to her ear and pretend it is a phone and talk . She can recognize some pictures with your help. She can walk, run, jump, climb up and down stairs.
She can eat by herself, but she may get food on the table. She can go to the toilet by herself if you remind her. She needs to wear diapers when she goes out. She can put on pants and shoes, and she can take them off. She is very active and lovely. When her foster father come home, she will get him his slippers and wait for his kiss. She likes to help foster mother to do housework, she will hold a dust cloth and clean here and there like her mother.
Videos available:
$5,025.97 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Age: 3
Diagnosis: Retrolental fibrodysplasia on both sides.
Kolby is blind but is with preserved intellect and is very smart and sweet!
Kolby can crawl and walk a few steps when held by hand of an adult. He is able to hold a toy that was passed to him. He recognizes familiar and unfamiliar voices. He repeats everything said by adults and is learning children songs. He is able to answer questions correctly with yes or no. He is able to raise himself around fixed support and to sit. He enjoys the proximity of a loved adult, he likes to be hugged. He prefers to play with rattles, creating strong noise by hitting them into objects. He has a positive attitude towards himself and the surrounding. He does not show any signs of aggression or autoaggression.
Update July 2014
Kolby is very beautiful and charming little boy who has a lot of potential!! If he has the chance to find and live in supporting family environment – with a loving, caring family, who helps him show and develop his potential, he has the abilities to achieve a lot. He is just 4 and he can speak, walk and freely lead a dialog with adults. This child just needs someone, who will love and direct him and then I am more than sure that growing up he will have more independent and free life – life that everyone needs and deserves. He memorizes very quick, his intellectual capacity is very good. This child is looking for contact and socialization most of the time – just because he is motivated by himself, he needs it. He misses one of the most important sense that can master skills and information with (his vision), but he has fully preserved intellectual capacity, as well as auditory. He can achieve a lot if he finds his family forever, who will support, help and show him how to master new, and more and more skills. This child really needs his chance for better future, full of love and care that will help him to be complete adult in the future!
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.
Girl, born January 2004
PRC
Post op Congenital heart defect, Cognitive Delays
Hallie’s Chinese name implies that she came to the orphanage during the spring festival and that she will become a person of outstanding talent. We already think she is pretty special!
On May 30, 2005, Hallie was operated on for her heart condition. The surgery was successful.
Hallie attends kindergarten at the orphanage. At first, Hallie was a little bit shy, sat on her little chair and didn’t speak much. It was hard for her to adjust herself to the new group and environment, and to communicate with teachers and classmates. With help and encouragement from her teachers, Hallie is becoming more lively and active, willing to play with the other children and play outdoors. She also enjoys motor-development activities.
In November 2007, Hallie went to live with a foster family. She has received all possible care and love from her foster parents, sisters and brothers, and has healthy physical development. Hallie can eat by herself at home, put on her clothes and shoes by herself, and help adults placing chairs around the dining table. When her little sisters and brothers cry, she also acts like an adult to humor them. Hallie is good and kind by nature. Hallie is quiet, and loves music, books, games and toys, especially the cloth dolls. She is very sociable.
From a family who recently met her: “SWEET SWEET GIRL!!! She is a doll!! She totally understood our questions and answered accordingly…PRECIOUS!!”
Hallie has a $2000 agency grant available.
$9.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born December 2008
PRC
Blind
Gabe participates in a program that provides high quality care and education for orphans who are blind or visually impaired. Gabe was only 18 months when he first arrived and he was terrified. He didn’t want to leave his ayi, and would cry whenever she put him on the floor. He didn’t smile a single time his first week. He didn’t speak at all, but would only cry if he wanted something. He enjoyed playing by himself with a few toys, but didn’t care to interact with the other children. He also didn’t want to walk. He has had both eyes removed due to Retinoblastoma, but he is cancer free now! He has two prosthetic eyes.After a short time, Gabe began to get used to his new environment. He started smiling all the time and began to enjoy exploring his new home. At first he walked incorrectly, but with the patient help of his ayis, he can now walk and run normally. He quickly learned that adults liked it when he showed affection, so he started hugging everyone all the time. Gabe has learned to talk, get his own water, eat by himself, and other self help skills. He is a fast learner and did so well in his last class that he moved up to be with the older kids. He has lots of energy and is learning how to sit still without fidgeting during his lessons. He has been using a cane to walk with and he walks very confidently – he has excellent skills in orientation and mobility. It has been amazing to see Gabe learn and grow. He is an amazing boy!
$288.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born April 2010
PRC
Low Vision
Robbie is a bundle of fun! He loves to jump, play, talk and sing and he really likes being silly. He is learning how to do a lot of self help skills for the first time, such as changing his shoes, putting on clothes and he practices fine motor skills with lots of different activities and objects. He is very sweet and he loves attention. Robbie is in a primary school class with other children who have low vision. Robbie receives services from an organization that provides high quality care and education for orphans who are blind or have low vision. His teachers fell that Robbie could easily go to a mainstream school and learn with sighted children. He is waiting for a family that he can be silly with and who will help him continue his great progress.
$4.73 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Feb 2010
PRC
Post-operative meningocele/paralyzed on one side
Linny is a beautiful little 3 year old whose original diagnosis was Congenital meningocele. After having surgery she was developing normal physically and mentally. At 21 months old she was admitted to the hospital with a severe head injury for which she needed surgery. She is now paralyzed on her right side. She can no longer speak and can not walk.
She is introvert, limbs, intelligence and language development is slow. Her left hand can hold milk bottle to drink. She can understand what adults said, and their facial expressions. She can communicate with others by eyesight. She can response to the sound who called her.
Staff will make her rehabilitation training everyday. She likes toys with sound, and likes music.
$3165.30 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2013
Down syndrome
Oh, sweet boy! Where is your mama??
Large families welcome; married couples only.
$1250.07 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born May 2013
Down syndrome
Oh what a lovely baby boy! His deep dark eyes, and his hand reaching out — he needs a loving family!
Olen will be available for adoption in summer 2014.
$2,129.68 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Dec 2009
PRC
Post operative Hydrocephalus
Beautiful little Paige was found roadside as a newborn. An update in March of 2013 stated that Paige could not stand or walk on her own. Her hearing is good and she understands what is said to her, but she does not yet speak. Paige likes to interact with other children and also likes to smile and laugh. This precious little girl needs a family who is prepared to deal with some unknowns as Paige may have some significant delays. She needs a family to give her a chance to thrive and blossom.
$18.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2009
PRC
post-burn cicatricial contracture sotomy deformity of face, scar proliferation contracture deformity after empyrosis in right hand
Meet precious 4 year old, Keegan. When Keegan was a baby he was involved in an accident that resulted in his scalp, face and right hand/arm being severely burned. Some issues Keegan has include: the absence of most of his hair and missing fingers on his right hand. He has “nubbies.” He is also missing the outer right ear. Keegan has trouble closing his eyes and his nose has lost the sense of smell. While these issues seem large, they are manageable. Hats, sunscreen, garments, and masks can help Keegan with his burn injuries. Shriner’s in Cincinnati can help children with burn injuries at no out-of-pocket cost to the family.
Keegan can use his right hand in a limited way. He has become left handed as a result of his injuries. Keegan is smart and likes to help his foster mom with household tasks. He can help with holding his own bowl, goes to the bathroom on his own, and can climb a slide. Keegan is learning to count, sing children’s songs and say his ABC’s. He knows animals and sounds. He likes electronics, TV, DVD’s, CD’s, and the cell phone. He enjoys playing with other kids and is sad when they leave. He is affectionate with his foster mom.
Keegan is a SURVIVOR! Keegan can go far… he just needs a chance! Is Keegan your son?
Keegan has a Brighter Futures agency grant for $5,000 and his orphanage donation will be reduced by at least half, possibly more.
$1041.30 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born January 2012
Down syndrome
Quentin was born prematurely, but is now considered physically healthy. Quentin’s development is delayed, but at 16 months old he could sit with support, creep on his stomach, reach for and play with toys, and respond to his name. Quentin is happy, curious, and expressive, clearly enjoying contact with adults and physical affection. He tracks sights and sounds and responds properly to the tone of voice in which someone speaks to him. Quentin cannot yet stand, walk, imitate sounds, or feed himself. Additional photos and reports are available upon request.
Married couples and single moms welcome. Older parents and large families welcome. Only one parent has to travel.
$0.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born September 2011
Down syndrome
Sweet Evan was born in September of 2011 at 34 weeks premature. He is currently able to turn to the side and roll to his stomach and back, but is not able to sit up yet. He is described as a very joyful, smiley and happy boy. He likes to play with toys and responds when being spoken to. He does not yet make sounds on his own.
Additional photos, video and report available from the agency, upon request.
$1198.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born February 2012
Down syndrome
Brown hair, brown eyed Vaughan was born in February of 2012 with Down syndrome. He has an infectious smile and big brown eyes.
Update April 2013: What a sweet and active boy. He always wants to play and brings your attention on him. He is very smiley and very happy boy. He moves a lot and likes to play with toys. He can roll over and sits up with support. He babbles. He eats and sleeps well and does not get sick very often.
$1,103.10 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born January 2012
Down syndrome
Brown haired, brown eyed Asher was born in January of 2012. He has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. He is able to push up while on his stomach and roll over from stomach to back.
Update for January 2013: Our agency staff representative visited Asher in January and provided the following update. Asher was taken for a cardiologist examination where he was diagnosed with a heart defect. An operation was performed where they closed the patent ductus arteriosus. At present time Asher is doing very well. Although he cannot sit up and stand, he is a very active boy. He is friendly, reacts to people when they talk to him, smiles back. He likes to play with toys. He sleeps and eats well.
Additional photos and video are available from the agency upon request.
$3691.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born August 2008
Down syndrome
Outgoing Savannah was born in August of 2008 with Down syndrome. She is very active, playful and charming. Our in country partner found her to be delightful and speaking with her during a recent visit. She clearly has fun interacting and playing with others as seen on her video.
Additional photos and video available from the agency upon request.
$1026.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born 2006
** Two birth dates were provided to the agency, and the second birth date of Sept 2006 was confirmed twice from record provided by Ministry Of Justice. **
Down syndrome, strabismus (surgically corrected in 2011)
Blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin beauty! Callie is the funniest child that loves to sing songs, make bread, attend camp and ride ponies. She has Down syndrome and was born in 2003. Her strabismus was surgically corrected in 2011. Callie is such a smart little girl who also loves her dolls and cell phones. Callie can speak and understand two languages, including English! If you like to have fun, make puzzles, build Legos and read books, Callie is happy to join you!
Update 2014:
Callie is a beautiful and funny girl who likes to sing and dance and who easily makes friends. Callie is communicative, speaking clearly in two languages, one of them English. She has an extensive vocabulary, tells stories, recites poems by heart, and remembers places and names.
Callie eats and drinks, dresses and undresses, and brushes her teeth independently. She is potty-trained and a very tidy, organized girl who makes her own bed and puts away her toys without help. Callie attends school and her teacher describes her as an attentive and good student. She recognizes numbers and 30 letters as well as colors.
Callie would be a wonderful addition to a loving family! MARRIED COUPLES ONLY.
$5,000.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born August 2010
Down syndrome
Faith was born in August of 2010 and has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. She has been seen by a cardiologist and the report shows that she has no cardiac concerns or problems. Faith is very active; she can walk holding onto a stable object and likes to listen to music. She is a somewhat serious little girl who makes sounds, recognizes her caretakers and smiles when teased.
From an adopting family who met her in January of 2013: “While visiting with our little girl [at the same orphanage] we had the pleasure of getting to spend time with sweet “Faith”. She is such a delightful little girl with the most amazing smile. She loves to be held, touch your hands and listen to music. She is not defined by her diagnosis and shows true determination for life. She is such a happy little girl and is waiting patiently for her forever family who will give her the chance to reach her full potential.”
Additional photos, videos and medical information available upon request.
$2,730.33 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born September 2012
Sweet Chance was born in September of 2012 with Down syndrome. It is unknown whether he has issues with this heart, as he is awaiting an appointment with a cardiologist at this time. He smiles and laughs when entertained. He makes sounds and takes toys. When being talked to he reacts but it is a bit delayed. He sleeps and eats well. He is developing slowly, but you can see his progress. He is a very sweet boy who is loved by everybody. His caretakers love him very much and there is also a volunteer who spends a lot of time with him at his orphanage.
Additional photos, video and medical information are available upon request.
MARRIED COUPLES ONLY.
$1665.06 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born July 2011
Down syndrome
Zola was born in July of 2011 with Down syndrome. Her heart is reportedly healthy. Zola is an active little girl who reaches for toys. She can take a few steps without assistance, babbles, and eats well. Zola is described as a joyful and funny child who is friendly with her peers and caregivers. Additional photos, videos, and reports are available upon request.
Married couples preferred but single moms may apply.
Boy, born January 2002
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
Trenton is outgoing, clever and smart. He is friendly and gets along with other children well. He likes to watch ‘Warrior Armor’ on TV. He loves it when someone helps him with a puzzle or building blocks. Trenton is very good at expressing his emotions using the correct way. His caretakers know that he will make a family very happy. Are you ready to add this budding builder to your family?
Trenton has a $5,000 agency grant available.
$23.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 23, 2001
PRC
Mental delays
Benson needs to be adopted PRIOR to his birthday in August 2015!
Benson is outgoing, social and enjoys playing basketball with other children and the game of dropping the handkerchief. He is self-confident and loves being praised for doing a good job. He enjoys going to parks or going shopping. Benson is a happy child and the caretakers all love him. Can’t you see him shooting hoops in his own backyard?
Benson has a $5,000 agency grant available.
$5.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Feb 2006
PRC
Post-op hydrocephalus
York was found abandoned at the age of 2 1/2 years old. He is a very clever, outgoing, and active child and can learn fast. York has good self care skills and he can put on clothes and shoes, fold the quilt and have a meal alone, and can also help other children to do something what they can’t do, such as pass the toy to them or sing for them. In school he listens to the teacher and is learning well. He also has learned some English and he likes to sing English children’s songs.
By the way, he is quite the little singer and loves to perform when guests come. York performs for them happily, which always bring laughter and joy for everyone. his caretakers state that he is so excellent, so happy, so strong, which can’t help making us send the most enthusiastic applause for him. York would love to have a family to perform for and sing with. Are you ready to add this little star to your family?
$40.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2010
PRC
Down syndrome
You had me at the “pig-tails”! Oh, this sweet cutie is a bundle of JOY! Susan is 3 year old and has been lovingly fostered by a grandmother. This little girl has had one on one attention from her foster family to help her catch up with others her age! She is walking, going to a small school, playing games and singing in performances with other children. You can see her smile is infectious and her eyes are full of wonder! She can express goodbye by waving her hands and knows to go to toilet using the bed pan. She plays games of hand in hand and can make a circle with older sisters; she is always happy when she plays games.
$3100.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
July 2011
PRC
Down syndrome
Oh my goodness, look into this sweet face and see the possibilities!
Little Ruthanne has had several months of rehabilitation at a care center near her orphanage. She is making huge strides in motor development and her personality is shining through! She can clap, make funny faces, and make sounds when hearing her name called by the caretaker. She can imitate sounds and she likes to listen to music and play toys. She is able to sit up alone and loves showing off her personality with games! Ruthanne is looking for her family….could it be you?
$1237.54 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2011
PRC
Down syndrome
The little one is ready to roll! Hale enjoys public dances and goes to strangers willingly. He loves to see people’s reactions to his noise making. He is curious and he likes to go to noisy places. Hale is a little shy with strangers; but, he is outgoing and active with other children. He loves to explore and participate in group games. He is walking and has begun potty training at his foster home. Can’t you see this beautiful boy as part of your family?
$670.25 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
born August 2007
Both girls have been diagnosed with FAS, pyramidal insufficiency in legs, mental delay, and crossed eyes
URGENT! NADIA and NANCY HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED!!!
What a lovely little pair of pixies! Nadia and Nancy are twins. Please help us find them a family where they can grow up, together!
We saw them successfully feeding themselves borscht. They were sitting up properly and feeding themselves soup with a spoon. One walks and even runs a little stiff/awkwardly but they are absolute DOLLS! The other crawls and socializes. They have deep auburn hair and dark hazel-ish eyes. They are both tall, lean, and long-limbed. One is a bit more shy than the other. Both are BORED and need music, hugs, kisses, and a mama and daddy! They loved our attention and carried around magazine pages. They are beautiful twin girls!!!Oh my heart!!!! My heart is breaking! Someone will be blessed to be their parents!
Both girls are now walking! We hugged them a couple times. They are very sweet! They giggle and seem to speak in sentences (from what little Russian I understand). They have a teacher working with them to try and allow them to progress enough to be sent to a regular older child orphanage instead of an institution! They say mama and papa and smile and laugh when we come in each day. They feed themselves and I don’t think either one is in diapers.
Large families welcome; married couples only.
$10,000.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2005
PRC
hypospadias, post-op hernia
Palmer is outgoing and has a ready smile. He loves to play – alone or with others. He likes to play games and is very cooperative. He has quick reaction time. Palmer is a good student and can recite children’s songs. Are you the family that will bring a smile to this cute little face?
Palmer has a $1,000 Special Focus agency grant.
$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2007
Vision issues – weak vision in both eyes; inborn high level of shortsightedness with the degeneration symptoms in the background of the eye. Specific mixed developmental disorder
Cade is very loving, non-conflict child and friendly. When he faces difficulty, he asks for help from a child or an adult. Very careful in the environment he is not familiar with. Cade is taught according to the individual program, always performs his tasks, asks a lot of questions. Has knowledge and visualizations of the environment he is at and further from him, about the people as well. Is good singer, likes to read poems, is able to speak about his experience.
Cade is a very active child, his movement is in co-ordination and balance. He eats without help and is clean, can undress himself, while dressing up – needs a minimum of help from an adult.
Cade likes to draw and play pretend.
$2500.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 2003
PRC
Crossed eye, repaired club feet, Bell’s palsy
Jonny is outgoing, clever and lovely. He is getting along with others well and can get along well with other children. His favorite activity is bouncing the ball and his favorite toy is Ultra-Man toy. When someone plays on the seesaw and slide he is happy. He is fond of listening to music. With the guidance of his teacher, he can do morning exercise following the music, and do some simple dance movements. He is happy to help others and knows to care about others; he is willing to help others. Under the care and loving of everyone, he grows healthily and happily. Everyone expects he will have loving parents soon.
Jonny has a $5,000 agency grant and his orphanage donation will be reduced, possibly even waived completely.
$50.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Dec 2005
PRC
Deaf
Antonio is outgoing, active and lovely. Sometimes he will get upset, but after some teasing and reassuring, he is fine. Usually he is optimistic, likes to take part in the games to play different roles, and can feel happy with everyone in the games. He likes watching cartoons, and in particular when he watches the funny picture, he will laugh happily. His caretakers love him and he is growing up healthily and happily.
Antonio is a lovable boy who likes dancing and performing. He can get frustrated because he has difficulty communicating, which is normal for a deaf child with no formal means of language. Just think how his world could open up when he learns sign language. Will you be the one to help expand his world? His caretakers are hoping he finds a family soon.
Antonio also has an additional grant of $5000 available from the agency.
$45.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Dec 2009
PRC
Down syndrome, Congenital heart defect
This handsome little guy likes to giggle when he plays. He was found outside a hotel gate when he was 6 months old. He is able to walk holding an adults hand and knows simple words, but has difficulty with correct sound production.
Yule is an outgoing little guy who likes to play with other children and will share his toys.He likes to play with cars and blocks and loves to listen to music.His caretakers describe him as an unforgettable good child and hope he finds a family soon. Are you ready to snuggle or play cars with this sweet little boy?
$4,277.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Feb 2011
PRC
Down syndrome
Just look at this little beauty! Flora was found under a tree at the tender age of 3 weeks old. She is able to take a few steps on her own and can walk around using a baby walker toy. She loves to smile and listen to music. She is able to stack a block on top of another, follow simple directions and is imitating adults words.
Flora gets along well with other children and enjoys playing with other children. This princess is adored by her caretakers and they hope she finds a family soon. Are you ready to scoop her up and dance to the music with her?
$45.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 2001
HIV
Isn’t he handsome!
Murray is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
From a family who met him in late 2013:
Murray is one of our daughter’s best friends, and she SO wants him to have a family! She says, “Murray is smart, very nice, very handsome, and he is a good dancer. He is a good English student, and he has many friends. He is funny and hardworking.”
We spent many, many hours with Murray (and all of the kids from Orphanage 60), and Murray was DEFINITELY one of our favorites. He is so sweet, so much fun, so wonderful! Murray loved using my camera while we were there. Every time I brought my camera, he wanted to take photos, and many of his photos turned out very well. He helps all of the kids in his class with their homework — this kid is SMART! He is very organized and loved helping us and the orphanage workers. His English isn’t good, but it’s better than any of the other kids in his class, so I know he’ll excel in his English once he’s in America and getting good English lessons. He was playful and loved spending time with us. I miss him terribly now that we’re home, and I want him to have a family just as much as our daughter does!
We have hundreds of photos and videos of Murray, not to mention stories of our time with him. If you or anyone you know is interested in bringing the most amazing boy you’ll ever meet into your family as your beloved son, please contact me. I want to find this guy his forever home!
$2818.45 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born June 2009
Organic lesion of the central nervous system, mental delay.
Antoinette will be available when she turns 5, in June 2014
$22.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Aug 2008
PRC
Repaired cleft lip and palate, ptosis and corneal white spot on right eye, subarachnoid hemorrhage
Harvey is postoperative for clef lip and clef palate, which healed well. His intellectual and body development are reported as normal. He attends the preschool program at the orphanage and the last report at the age of 3 years and a half states that he can is toilet trained and has strong self-care ability. He is outgoing and gets along with others well. He likes to play and study with his classmates, especially on the slide, seesaw, and riding tricycles. Harvey has rhythm, and loves to dance. He is waiting to dance into his forever families heart.
From an adoptive mama that met him July 2013:
Harvey has a lot of personality and is very alert. He is very communicative and has no delays there at all. He loves to help other students in the classroom and his gross motor skills are very good.
$5.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2002
PRC
hydrocele, mild mental delays
Miles is a tender and shy boy who needs encouragement when he is in a new place. He is quiet until you get to know him, but then you will find he is very clever! He is gifted at drawing, and he is very curious to learn new things. Miles gets along well with other children and is able to develope close relationships with his caretakers. He needs a family to call his very own.
A $5,000 agency grant is available, and his orphanage donation has been reduced and could possibly be waived completely.
$23.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Feb 2008
PRC
Congenital symphalangism of both hands and feet, congenital left diaphragmatic hernia, bronchial asthma
Willie has characteristics of Apert syndrome, but not a formal diagnosis in his file.
Willie was found abandoned at the age of 3 weeks. He has normal intellectual developmental. He has polydactylia of both hands, polydactyl of both feet. Willie can count to 12 and is able to imitate drawing by using both hands to hold the pen. He gets along well with others and loves to do jigsaw and build with blocks. Willie enjoys the playground, especially the slide.
His caretakers find him a lovely child and they hope for him to have a family of his own soon. He is very interested in his surroundings and loves to taste food. Willie would be a great chef’s helper and willing taste tester for family meals!
Additional photos and information available for inquiring families.
$75.60 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 2008
PRC
Cerebral dysgenesis,bilateral rhinopsia
Hicks was found abandoned when he was just shy of his second birthday. He has normal vision with mild bilateral rhinopsia (strabismus) and also has cerebral dysgenesis(ie- some abnormal brain development).
He is an outgoing little boy who loves to smile and hug. He finds great joy in going to the park and going for walks. Hicks longs for a family who will include him in their family walks and park outings.
$22.50 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2006
CO-HSA
Mental delays, coming from an indigenous community.
As of this little boy’s report evaluation when he was five years and nine months old, he was thriving in his foster home with a foster mom and other children in that home unrelated to him. Pepe has been in this foster home since December of 2011 when he had lesions characterized as a form of erythema. Pepe belonged to an indigenous community but was removed because of his physical condition so that he could be available for adoption. Because of his indigenous background, this little boy will likely not be adopted within his country and for this reason is available for adoption internationally.
Pepe had 7 biological siblings but has not had any contact or relationship with them. This child was diagnosed with moderate mental delays and his report describes that his facial features resemble that of Down Syndrome. He was placed in adoption because he was being severely neglected and was in a poor physical state regarding his lack of good nutrition.
Pepe’s report from just before he turned 6 shows that he was at a low height and weight for his age and had poor communication skills. He is reported to have difficulty learning as characterized by his low concentration/attention abilities, low language ability, low expressive and comprehensive communication skills and delays in kinesthetic movement. He is reported to be easily confused by questions and does not answer questions at the level of other children his age.
Nevertheless, Pepe’s picture shows a very happy and engaging face. He reportedly loves animals and plays well with children who are younger than him. He also enjoys watching TV and playing ball, along with other fun activities that require movement. While frustration and inability to communicate can influence him to become aggressive at times, in general, Pepe is reported to be a very affectionate, caring, warm and good-natured little boy.
Photo available from the agency, for serious inquiries.
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. The agency anticipates they’ll have his file for 3-6 months.
Boy, Born August 2006
Down syndrome
UPDATE Nov 2013: Mark is doing well, and his overall health is good!!
We did not receive any information on the treatment he received for leukemia — but GOOD HEALTH is GREAT news!!
UPDATE December 2012: It has been determined that sweet Mark is also battling leukemia. We are waiting for additional medical testing and details, but PLEASE pray for him and help us find his forever family! THANK GOD for a new photo, he has grown so much! Trying to get his new photo in a larger size, but SO glad to finally have one! Mark is up and walking and doing SO well! Updated info coming soon!
609-02 This gentle boy has smooth, baby soft skin. He has dark skin and dark hair, potentially from an African/black parent. He is just darling, with a round chubby face. He was born on 8/2006. He enjoys playing with toys and with other children. His legs are rather weak so he scoots around quickly to reach his destination. He smiles brightly when he is spoken to. He waits for his loving family because he has Down syndrome. His family will be so lucky to be able to help this angel reach his fullest potential!
$11,198.10 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born November 2006
PRC
Congenital Heart Defect
Joey’s file is outdated (from 2009). He has had one surgery on his heart. He is introverted and loves his nanny. He loves to be cuddled and play with cars.
There is an advocate who has been following him for about 2 yrs and is willing to talk to anyone who is seriously considering the adoption of Joey. There is also a video available for serious inquiries.
$522.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 2010
Achondroplasia with anostosis of long bones and musculoskeletal system malformation
What a handsome boy Finn is! Such serious eyes.
$27.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born August 2001
HIV
Shawn is currently in the fourth grade and enjoys reading and and history. He is a very calm and quiet boy, but is lazy. He has few friends and likes playing outside, and also enjoys when his orphanage is able to go to the beach. He also enjoys helping prepare meals, and wants to be a chef.
Shawn is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
$77.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born December 1998
AnnaMarie is really struggling right now, longing for a family. Many of her friends have been adopted in the last year (through RR), but no family has come for *her*. She wants a family so badly — aches for a family, cries herself to sleep because her longing for a mama and a papa is so strong and so painful.
She knows what her future holds when she ages out of the orphanage and is on the streets by herself. AnnaMarie is not some hardened 15yo. She is a sweet, kind, smart, beautiful child who longs to be hugged and cuddled by people she can call “mama” and “papa,” a family of her very own. Please, share this note and share her profile. She only has until December to find a family.
AnnaMarie loves school and was in 6th grade when I met her. Her favorite subject is math and likes working on the computer and with cameras. AnnaMarie is very quiet, sweet, and soft-spoken. She is very positive. She wants to have brothers and sisters of her own, and has many friends. She likes going out with her friends and dancing. She wants to go to college. I hope someone can help her make her dream come true!
AnnaMarie is in the same orphanage with several other available children. Interested and approved families could adopt multiple children together.
$14,293.97 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born March 2012
Boy, Age: 7