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Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome... |
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Congratulations to all of these beautiful and deserving children who have now found committed adoptive families through Reece’s Rainbow! 
DOB: 1999
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
No, the date of birth is not a typo, this little boy is THIRTEEN.
Tommy looks like a healthy little 2 year old boy with chubby cheeks and chunky legs.
It is of crucial importance that any family considering the adoption of an older child from the mental institution setting be well prepared for what to expect with regards to how the neglect and lack of adequate medical care and nourishment has affected this child. These children are truly living on borrowed time.
Boy, born July 2007
PRC
HIV+
Xavier was found abandon at 3 yrs old. “Do my own things without help,” is his pet phrase. He was afraid of bath. He spoke lowly. Now he is not afraid, can take bath alone, begins to speak with teachers and kids loudly, also can sing children’s songs. His rashes disappear, his face is reddish.
Every day he is ready to smile. He attends kindergarten. He has made great progress. He can write 1-40, and can do simple addition and subtraction. He can recite simple phrases, can recognize some fruits (apple, banana, grape, pear, etc). He can put on clothes, socks, trousers and shoes, can manage his bed.
$432.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2004
PRC
HIV, AIDS, metal foreign object in horizontal soft tissue of left obturator, normal physical growth.
At the age of 4 years, Ty could climb up the ladder, put on his shoes, and think of questions independently. At the age of 5 years, he could tie his shoelaces and count several numbers. At the age of 6-7 years, he does easy house work: sweeping the floor, wiping the tables, washing the dishes, etc. Ty is also interested in listening to stories.
It is reported that Ty is extroverted and restless. He likes playing with other kids, is excited to go to new places and looks around curiously. He is not afraid of strangers, but doesn’t talk with them. In kindergarten, he respects his teachers, gets along with classmates, goes to school on time and finishes homework after school, writes simple words and does easy addition and subtraction. Ty likes all the work staff in the orphanage and loves the group life.
$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2004
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Raelynn is a healthy active little girl. She walks, says some simple words, feeds herself, plays with toys and loves music and dancing. She can identify body parts and plays with toys. She has specific friends within her group of children and mimics the actions of the other children when playing games. She is starting to learn some self help skills such as dressing herself.
$5227.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born September 2005
PRC
Down syndrome
Well, hello, Miss Personality!
At 5 years 10 months old: her motor ability develops well, she can make actions such as walking, running, jumping with both feet off the ground, going up and down stairs etc. independently, can pinch small pieces of paper with index finger and thumb, has great imitating ability, can imitate dancing , hold a pencil to imitate drawing circles. Is enrolled in intermediate group of the kindergarten. She can look after her own defecation and urination, put on and take off the coat, shoes and socks etc. on her own, but need the help of an adult when putting on and taking off trousers, washing face, brushing teeth and taking a shower. She can understand the words said by others, say simple titles and words of 2 Chinese characters such as mom, dad, aunt, older sister, don’t want to eat, no etc. She can not speak clearly. Is active, outgoing, likes to play games with kids. Usually she is obedient, will be angry when her desire is not satisfied.
Josie lives with a foster family and she gets along well with the family.
$5186.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Born Sept 2010
Physical and neuropsychological developmental delay.
George is a healthy and happy little guy. He has good muscle tone. Good control of the head, active seating skills. Can actively turn in both directions. Can walk when held by hand.
Movement skills: reduced volume, demonstrates passiveness, no initiative.
Fine motor skills: can actively move the hands in midline.
Visual motor coordination: can follow in all fourth directions. Can purposefully aim at an object before him by both hands.
The agency also has video available.
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.
DOB: 2011
Diagnosis: congenital anomalies with predominant affection of the facial area
Safiya just turned 2 years old. She is clinically healthy, though she is small for her age. It is suspected that she may have issues with her growth hormones. She walks, plays with toys and is beginning to talk.
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 March 2010
PRC
Albinism
Oliver is a playful and cuddly little guy. He likes playing with toys that are simple and easily to hold. He has good motor functions in his hands. He is sensitive to sound and has low vision, as is normal with children with albinism.
He could sit and stand freely, crawl with assistance of hands. He loves playing, being cuddled. Typically, he is quiet, and tends to cry if he is unhappy. He likes playing toys which are simple and easily to hold. He has good functions of motions of all
knuckles of hands, which could take, grasp and hold things. He is very close to caregivers, occasionally can speak simple words such as “don’t want it” or “don’t eat it” in Chinese, however, it is not regular words he could speak. He is typically a quiet boy. His development is close to that of his peers.
$90.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Oct 2011
Q90.0 DS; G93.8 Other specified disorders of brain; I51.8 Other ill-defined heart diseases (open foramen ovale); L20.8 Other atopic dermatitis
Look at those big blue eyes!
Jeremy is a very smart and good developed boy without severe health issues besides of DS. Everybody in the orphanage loves him! They will be happy if he is adopted to a loving family.
$1476.19 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born April 2009
PRC
Down syndrome
Bobby is active, restless, fond of imitating and playing with toys; he is fond of playing games with adults and likes the toys making sound; he is fond of listening to music, energetic and fond of taking part in outdoor activity with adults.
At the age of 2.5 years, he can stand up with the help, likes to see himself in the mirror while speaking to himself; he is very interested in music; when there is music or sing children’s song, he can sit down and stretch hands out seriously and then wiggle himself with music, with singing following the music.
At the age of 3 years, he can walk while pushing a children’s car, and knows to change the direction when he meets the obstacles; he often take a toy out of the cabinet and plays with it. Now he can wall for a short distant without help, and likes to play the game of “dianchongchong”; he is fond of imitating making faces, and can point to nose, ears, head, hand and foot when asked; he knows to put food into his mouth; he likes the toys with making sounds, and knows to put small block into a big jar; then he shakes the jar and makes it sound, he would giggle; if other children grab his toy, he would push them away, and scolds them by imitating adult, so lovely.
$2881.69 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, age 2
CO-HSA
Dana was given for adoption at 6 months old. There is no background about her biological mother nor the reason for her abandonment. She was a 29 weeks premature baby, from a pregnancy of twins. She had intrauterine growth restriction. She was born with:
• Heart malformation: absence of the left pulmonary vessels
• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
• Severe Pulmonary hypertension
• Brain Ultrasound: left arachnoid cyst
Dana assists every day to physical, speech-language and occupational therapy, plays adequately with her toys. Speech and language development are delayed.
She follows with her eyes and hears well. Understands simple orders and follows them; repeats words and says many different words, sometimes only the last syllable. She does not make phrases.
Regarding her gross motor activity, muscle strength and tone: she moves all limbs in an asymmetric way due to her right sided motor deficit. She grabs objects with her left hand and helps herself with her right hand. Hemiplegic gait, she drags her right foot and her right upper limb is flexed at her body side. Higher tone on her right body side, slightly retraction of her right foot flexion. Dana is a girl that will need a lot of time in rehabilitation and a right hemiparesis will remain, but only in the time it will be possible to establish her gross motor and cognitive disability.
Photo available from the agency, for serious inquiries.
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. The agency anticipates they’ll have her file for 3-6 months.
Girl, born 2005
PRC
limb deformity
Violet likes to listen to music and loves when her caregivers tell her stories. Her favorite toy is her cloth doll. She is a bright, happy 8 year old girl and has been diagnosed with a limb deformity. She has a Hemangioma on her left leg, and also has bending in the left tibia and fibula bones. She was brought into care around 4 months of age. She can peel fruit and pick out the seeds, but she usually eats rice, vegetables, and milk.
Her caregivers love her and wish for a beautiful future for her.
$4.95 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2012
PRC
Hydrocephalus
Layne is a beautiful little 1 year old girl with mild hydrocephalus. She has not suffered from any serious other diseases. Her mental level, actions and language are the same as other children her age. At 5 months she could roll to both sides while lying on her back on a cushion, kick the cushion with her feet, and could raise up her head by using both hands for support. At 8 months, she could lie on one side while supporting the ground with one hand and use the other to play with toys, and could even sit alone for a while. She also babbled while she played and smiled when called. Now, she can crawl, stand a little while holding onto railings, sit and play with toys, and likes to look at herself in the mirror. She can also make baba sounds and likes to play with her aunt and other children. When she cries or laughs, you can see that her lip slightly leans to the left, and when she eats, her tongue is not very coordinated and tends to droop to the right side. She is an active, happy little girl that loves to laugh and play.
$283.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Twins, born Oct 2010
Epilepsy
The boys had prenatal exposure to HIV; but they are testing negative. They have some features of FAS, but this has not been diagnosed, but a cautionary disclosure.
Such cute boys! They’ll liven up a household for sure!
The boys have an older sister (born in 1998) who has no special needs. She is available for adoption, but they may be separated.
Large families welcome; married couples only.
ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR
Their grant of $55.18 has been gifted to Nancy and Nadia.
Boy, born April 25, 1997
Abnormal development of cardiac system, recurrent infection of ENT organs and respiratory tract, humpback
Joseph WANTS to be adopted and we want to give him a chance in case there is a family that is paper ready or able to file petition for his adoption with USCIS before he turns 16 to adopt him.
He has no younger siblings.
pic from March 2013
Boy, born 2006
Alonzo is a 7-year-old boy who has a number of congenital bone abnormalities.
Despite the deformities he can effectively use his limbs – he walks independently, goes up and down the stairs while holding onto the railing or an adult’s hand. His fine motor skills are not very well developed. He has good social and emotional skills. He sleeps good and has a good appetite. He likes to play with another children. He loves to play ball – he kicks a ball and throws the ball with both hands. During the school 2012/2013 he is a student in the preparatory class of the Primary school at the Home for Children with Physical Disabilities.
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 Feb 2011
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect (repaired)
This adorable 2-year-old girl with Down syndrome has a surgically corrected cardiac malformation. She is very cute! She turns from back to belly. She remains in a seated position independently, when provided with support. She does not yet make attempts to stand up by herself. She produces sounds and sound combinations.She grabs and holds a toy that has been handed to her. The child’s caregivers report she tries to reach a toy independently. She follows moving objects with her eyes. She distinguishes between familiar and unfamiliar adults. She does not yet respond to being called by name. With a familiar caregiver she smiles and vocalizes.
$9.45 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born April 2002
PRC
dyskinesia of both lower limbs, can walk
Benjamin is ten years old and full of smiles. He can walk and run, although his diagnoses causes him to have a limp and occasional trouble with balance. He is able to complete most daily living tasks independently and with little supervision, including dressing himself, eating, doing simple chores, and taking care of his belongings. He is bright and attends a special education school in another town, where he lives in the dorms with three of his friends. He is a fun-loving boy.
No obvious abnormality is found with all of the bones of both knee joints.
$477.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born May 2006
PRC
1. postoperative resection of lipoma within and outside the spinal canal in lumbosacral area; 2. congenital schistorachis; 3. tethered cord syndrome; 4. deformity of left lower limb and left foot
Maxwell is a clever and happy child. In kindergarten, he is intelligent and fond of study. His speech is as good as other children his age. He likes to color. He can hold the crayons well. He can hold a pencil. I asked, “What are you doing?” He replied, “Making dots. Now I’m doing a circle.” He knows the colors, the shapes, the type of car, the weather and the difference of the ball. He can speak clearly.
He can walk and he can really jump! He cannot walk on tiptoe. “If I walk that way I’ll fall.” He walked into the interview well. He was good at running. He walks with a slight limp. He is self-sufficient in daily skills.
Personality and hobby: confidence, active, outgoing; he is fond of reading, watching cartoons and taking part in all kinds of activities
Additional pictures available.
$63.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2010
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
Kate has had rehabilitation for some time and made great progress. Recently, she can sit, stand by holding the railings on her own, walk slowly for about 20 steps, reacts when someone calls her name, and crawls to you.
She likes to smile and play with other children. She likes toys with sounds and she can play them for a long time by herself and doesn’t feel bored. She also likes to be cuddled; every time she is being cuddled, she will laugh happily, sometimes she will fall asleep quietly slowly.
She is even-tempered and seldom cries. Her intelligence development is a little slower.
$103.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2008
PRC
corneal leukoma both eyes
Laina was found abandoned at 6 months old.
In order not to affect her growth and development, the institute decided to adopt one-to-one method in the supervision and care of her. At the same time, they provided speech and psychological rehabilitation for her. Now she is a gentle and lovely girl who can run or jump and is beginning to speak. She prefers listening to music and can sing with the music sometimes. Every time when people call her, she will run with smile on her face to where the sound comes from.
$22.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born October 2009
PRC
Sue is a charming little 3 year old girl diagnosed with recurrent postoperative sacroiliac joint tuberculosis with abscess. In May of 2012, Sue’s foster parents found a mass on her left hip, and the leaders of our institute arranged her to have resection performed. Soon after, there was another mass found on her left back. After a long hospitalization, her foster family took good care of her and she has now recovered well.
She is active, likes to imitate, and has good language competence. She is a clever, pretty, outgoing girl that always says hello to others. She has not been vaccinated because of her special physical condition. She loves to go shopping and play outside, and her favorite toy is dolls. Sue is very extroverted and loves running and jumping.
Boy, born August 2007
PRC
Limb difference
Jackson is a bright and cute child; he can touch you with his small hand to express his attitude. He likes to smile, and he is also fond of music.
He’s missing his left foot, which is his only special need, but now since he spends most of his time in his crib, he hasn’t learned to do anything. He isn’t toilet trained and he doesn’t even feed himself; he is used to having everything done for him. What this little guy needs is a prosthetic and a patient, loving family.
Update June 2013:
The boy is said to be very obedient and follows instructions well. He can understand what the nannies say but cannot talk. He cannot walk like normal people. If you give him something, he can use his foot to pick it up. He is not potty trained yet and is still on diapers. He walks with his knees, puts on and off his clothes by himself. He does not eat solid food, only congee. Overall, they think he is delayed and they think he has low IQ. They are not sure if it is because of the poor conditions in the orphanage (it is a poor orphanage) or because he was born that way.
$4099.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Feb 2008
C-M
Down syndrome
Lydia is the ‘little star’ of the orphanage. Everyone loved hugging her and being around her, especially the director. She understands instructions and is quick to respond. She likes to use any toy and pretend it’s a phone so she can talk with her friends. Lydia also loves taking baths.
$426.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2011
PRC
Down syndrome
Callahan is such a little muffin!!
He is making good progress. He has been in a foster family since Sept 2011.
$108.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2004
Diagnosis: cerebral palsy
David is a handsome 9 year old boy who has CP and mild developmental delays that likely are a result of being raised in an institutionalized environment. He is currently living in an institution for older children with physical disabilities. The children attend school at the institution, where David is in 3rd grade studying the general education curriculum. He talks, memorized poems and songs and performs during holiday programs. He currently wears glasses. He walks with the assistance of a walker, though he can walk short distances independently. He feeds himself and helps with personal care tasks as he is able. He is described as a social and friendly child who gets along well with the other children and staff.
Photos and videos from March 2013 are available. In the video, David is walking both independently and with a walker, talking, singing and interacting with staff.
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 Sept 2009
PRC
Down syndrome; congenital heart disease(perimembranous ventricular septal defect; mild tricuspid regurgitation)
She has a ready smile, when aunt talks to her face to face, she will smile and pronounce aaa sound, which is like she is expressing her feelings, when she is in excitement, she will call mother and father. In the activity room, when she saw toys she likes, she will change sitting into lying on her stomach, and then crawl to he toys, transfer he toys from one hand to the other one, and bangs the two toys, if the toys dropped down, she will seek for them. She can walk alone, but it is easy for her to fall down, when aunt making her take on clothes, with notice, she can reach her arms and raise her legs. When called, she can slowly turn around and locate the sound direction. When she saw aunt going out with a bike, she will chase aunt with calling mother. When she is happy, she will talk to herself. Every day she plays happily with her friends in the activity room. Now she is enjoying the care of her foster parents, and grows happily in the foster family.
$3535.51 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2012
HK-HH
Down syndrome
Leo is described as a happy baby. He loves television and any toys that have noise. He loves interacting with adults and responds with eye contact and smiles. Leo is also good eater and does not usually cry unless he is hungry. Leo is diagnosed with Down Syndrome but has no evidence of heart problems. Can you help Leo find his forever family?
Photo available from the agency for serious inquiries.
$1420.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born in 2011
HK-HH
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect
Steven is a beautiful child who enjoys musical toys and toy cars. He also enjoys water play. He is described to have a pleasant personality. Steven has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and has some heart complications. In addition, Steven has an extra finger on his hand. Please consider him for your family?
Photo available from the agency for serious inquiries.
$1112.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born March 2011
PRC
Seth is an adorable little boy who has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome and Bilateral Anorchia.
He smiles often, likes to be cuddled, and gets along well with others. He is energetic and enjoys playing games. Seth is also sponsored by Half the Sky, an American advocacy group that provides children with additional therapy and nurturing to help them develop to their full potential. He is receiving hydrotherapy and enjoys being in the water.
$905.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2011
CO-HSA
Down syndrome
The baby has developed high social abilities, using gestures, smiling, caressing the persons that will come close to her, calling for attention without creating dependence from adults; she looks straight into the eyes of the people. She grabs objects that are close to her, explores them by putting them into her mouth. She is happy in all her activities (Therapeutic), enjoys music, and concentrates watching cartoon TV programs.
In December, the evaluation diagnosed her with a gross motor development of a 6 months old baby and hypotonic muscle tone. But since she’s been receiving therapy she has evolved positively. She receives speech and language therapy directed to stimulate her to interact and communicate, she begins chewing.
She searches for the people in her visual field, will try to call their attention, loves to be carried, will stretch her arms to that person, loves to watch the animals through the window and will cry when she’s left on the floor again. She sends kisses and loves toys with lights or those that make sounds.
$90.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Feb 2011
Down syndrome
Alex can sit alone and stable. When standing, he can stay like that for a short time with some support. He plays continuously with a toy; he can take a toy himself. He can hold two cubes with both hands simultaneously, but taps them to the side or with his right hand on his chin. Overall the way he manipulates toys is nonspecific.
Alex enjoys contact with an adult, reacts cheerfully. He looks at his reflection in the mirror. He is calm, does not cry a lot. Currently, he does not imitate demonstrated movements. He often pronounces different syllables; does not yet repeat.
Girl, born January 2012
PRC
Down syndrome
Laura is a cutie!! She enjoys listening to music and can move her hands along with the rhythm. She likes being cuddled!
$1416.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Aug 2003
C-M
Down syndrome
Connie is active and outgoing, has a ready smile, gets along with others well and likes to play games with adults; she is fond of drawing, listening to music, dancing and taking part in outdoor activity.
$119.02 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2010
PRC
Down syndrome
Steve is open, cute and likes staying with familiar people. He loves to cuddle!! He can walk alone and has some imitating ability. He understands the adults around him and is beginning to speak a couple of words.
Boy, born December 2008
PRC
Down syndrome
Ryan is gentle and outgoing. He gets along well with the other children. He is growing up healthy and happy!
$4325.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Gary is nearly 8-years-old and is in good physical and mental health. He has Polymalformative syndrome which mainly results in undeveloped hands.
He likes playing with children and participating in collective games. His expressive speech is getting easier to understand. Calm sleep; eats alone and controls his physiological needs; dresses and undresses unaided. He shows interest in computers. He is calm and happy child who is quick to attach to new people.
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.
DOB: 2011
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Matthew can sit up, crawl and pull to a stand. He plays with toys and interacts with the staff. He can play peek-a-boo. He is babbling and saying repetitive syllables. He is still eating from a bottle. He does not have any health concerns at this time.
The photo is from when he was 5 months old. New photos and videos will be available soon.
$18.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born 2008
Trent has a moderate mental delay
He improved motor activity, walks independently and he can grab and hold objects. Trent has learned to eat with a spoon independently. He is attached to the people from the permanent team in the orphanage and reacts positively towards adults. Pronounces vowels – predominantly “a” and “e’’; he is interested in his surroundings when he is taken outside. He feels happy when he goes for a walk with an adult. The experts from the orphanage hope that the child will continue to be influenced positively by the sessions with a speech therapist, a psychologist and a pedagogue, will continue to progress and acquire new skills.
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.
DOB: 2010
Diagnosis: SOTOS syndrome
DOB: 2007
Diagnosis: spina bifida
Arnold-Chiari syndrome – type 2; meningomyelocele in the lumbar region after excision and plasty of the vertebral canal; hydrocephalus; lower paraplegia; delayed physical development; delayed neuropsychological development; mental delay.
She knows her name; understands and follows simple instructions; pronounces sound combinations and several meaningful words. She is emotional and sociable child. Her non-verbal expressive skills are well-developed- she maintains continuous eye contact, smiles and laughs when jested or praised; she is receptive towards educational influences. She seeks adults’ attention and enjoys interacting with adults. This girl will continue developing positively if placed in a family environment.
According to the experts she has potential for further development.
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 Oct 2012
DS, umbilical hernia, tricuspid valve dysplasia
Love this squishy little baby! Crosby is so young; the perfect age to join a family and start receiving therapy.
Large families welcome; married couples only.
$845.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Oct 2010
PRC
congenital and bilateral deformity, atresia auris externa (she does not have developed ears); congenital cleft palate; chromosomal disorder (possibly Treacher Collins syndrome)
Lexi enjoys being in noisy environments and watching older children chasing and playing together. Since she has hearing impairment, she is not able to talk as other children and she always sensed the laughter of other children via eyes. Her happy smile along with the children’s happy playing in the room together make the room as warm as the weather in spring. At 14 months old, the teacher took her to the playroom for fun in the morning everyday. She always happily dashed to the teacher via a baby walker with a smile when seeing her. She liked listening to music and nursery rhymes. She could hum while nodding head along with rhymes. She liked being like a spoiled child and crawling close to the teacher to snuggle with her with a smile. At 15 months old, she has a good friend. They often look at teach other cross the bed and smile, hold hand in hand, play the same toy together. When a caregiver takes her to the playroom, she knows where is it. She often eagerly dashes to the playroom when coming out from the baby room via walking and crawling.
The update isn’t recent, but she seemed to be developing fairly well, regardless of all her challenges. Just imagine how far Lexi could go in a family!
$27.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Timothy is 8 years old and is HIV+
Timothy has a big smile that will melt a heart in a second! His condition doesn’t stop him from living a full life, filled with some typical 8 year old mischief as well.
Timothy longs for a family of his own that will give him the opportunity to turn that larger then life attitude into something amazing.
$1727.25 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2001
microcephaly, hydrocephaly, cognitive delays, deficiency anemia, oligotrophy
He is a very funny boy! Previously, the caretakers thought he was a mean boy, but moving to a smaller group helped him, significantly. He has a speech delay; he often says just the first syllable of each word, but in a few days you can understand much of what he is saying. Orion likes to help.
From someone who met him in 2012:
Oh my goodness, what a live wire! He ran to me with that massive, heartwarming smile, and beckoned me to follow him into the classroom that’s part of his small home. He ran so excited to get his books and was so proud of how he is learning to write. Orion is such a clever capable boy and so full of life. He played with us and screamed with laughter and was just so lovely. I cannot even say how wonderful he would be in a real home…he would be an amazing son. You simply cannot help but love mischevious, wonderful, funny, amazing Orion!
$75.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born October 2002
This handsome boy was abandoned shortly after his birth. However, his mother returned for him soon afterwards and ended up giving him to an orphanage where he has lived ever since.
David has what may be permanent damage to his optic nerve. An accurate determination of just how much he can actually see cannot be made given the limited diagnostics and expertise available in-country. He has never attended school due to his visual handicap. He is an otherwise healthy little boy.
$23.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born April 2007
Congenital malformation of urinary system: urinary bladder diverticulum. Both-sided ureterohydronephrosis; condition after resection of urinary bladder and ureterocystostomy in both sides. Enuresis. Chronic pyelonephritis in remission phase.
He is a wonderful child: very friendly, heart-opened, easy-going. He is eager to be adopted! He needs a family ASAP!!!
His picture was very recent (January 2013); and these diagnoses are recent for him, too.
Update from someone who met him in spring 2013:
He is a very sweet boy and anyone adopting him would be taking home an angel. He is smart, active and plays very well. He wants a family so bad. This child will need dialysis soon and a kidney transplant. He wears diapers during day and night due to incontinence. His kidneys don’t work. Besides this, he is healthy and is always smiling. This child really needs a family or will be left at the orphanage to die from a condition that he can receive help for.
$899.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born November 2007
Cerebral palsy, flail legs
Juri sits and crawls, but does not walk without support. The boy is very good, sociable and cheerful. He is very positive and bright! Can eat and dress without help. Juri is a favorite in the group, likes to play. He is very friendly and doesn’t create conflicts. Also, he is very cute!
Juri is at the older children internat; he is with Jefferson and Irina.
$1976.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2005
Diagnoses: Moderate mental delays, Hydrocephalus, epilepsy
Such a pretty little brown-eyed girl!
Large families welcome; travel required. Married couples only.
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born May 2007
PRC
Thalassemia; physical growth delays,
cognitively normal and full of personality
Nicholas lives with a foster family, and attends a nursery school. He enjoys school, and especially loves learning songs. In nursery school he is a popular child; because every day when the grandma sends him the school children all call his name enthusiastically. the teacher says that Nicholas likes to play various games with other children; he likes to learn to sing and dance from the teacher
Nicholas is considerate to the family; once the grandma fell down when cleaning at home, so now every time when Nicholas sees her doing the cleaning he says to the grandma: “please be careful”. Although he needs to get transfusions every month, he does not hate this matter; when it is the time to get transfusion, he can tell the family member that “I should go to get the transfusion, since I have no power, and I can not go up stairs”. He can speak fluently, and he also likes sports. Nicholas likes playing various toys; sometimes he even takes apart the 3-wheel car to play; sometimes he pushes the small chair to run over in the room; he likes to play in the zoo with the grandparents best. When he makes mistakes, the grandparents correct him, he can answer back. Sometimes he can help his grandma to do some housework in his ability, like throw the rubbish, clean the desk and so on.
$1855.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2010
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, repaired ASD
Priscilla was born premature with Down syndrome and a heart condition. She had heart surgery when she was 1 yr old. Her heart condition has been repaired and she is physically healthy at this time. Her development was updated in November. At that time, she had 10 teeth, was starting to sit up independently, saying 2 words and making many sounds/word approximations and waving “bye”. It was noted that she is making rapid progress in her motor skills, speech and over all development. She lives with a group of children that have a variety of ability levels and she also has a 1:1 caregiver that spends time with her each day. She is bonded to this caregiver and reacts very positively as soon as she sees her each morning. She seeks out the attention of adults and responds very positively to them. She makes eye contact with people. She plays with toys appropriately. She will pick up a pencil and make marks on the board with it. She loves music.
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: congenital hydrocephalus
medical records include head circumference measurements plotted throughout his life
UPDATE 2013: Bowden is now TALKING! He loves asking questions and if no one answers him, he answers himself! He’s also learned to feed himself with a spoon. He has a best friend in his group, a little girl who he enjoys playing with. He is now playing appropriately and purposefully with toys and actively participating during learning times. He is showing a curiosity of the world around him and is eager to explore and learn.
UPDATE Feb 2013: He is now living with the physical therapist from his orphanage and she is working with him to help him continue to make progress until a family can be found for him. He still spends his days at the orphanage, In the newest videos, he is walking down the hall holding just one hand of the adult, feeding himself, talking, naming body parts and identifying objects in a book and following verbal directions. He continues to make great progress in all aspects of his development.
UPDATE: August 2013: We have updated information, photos and videos of Bowden. In the video, he is riding a bike (YES, pedaling it all on his own!); playing catch with a ball; saying: his name age, country, town and specific address where he lives; putting pegs in and out of a peg board; going up the stairs; making soap bubbles; saying “Good night” (in English!); playing musical instruments; building with blocks; writing on a magnetic board; eating independently; crawling and taking steps when supported. He continues to make tremendous progress in all aspects of his development.
We have several photos and videos of Bowden as well as a detailed medical report 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.
Girl, born 2001
HIV+
Iris is a lovely young lady; she is described as curious and enthusiastic.
From someone who met Iris in 2012: Iris is a sweet girl who loves attention and physical affection. She loves to be hugged and will play with your hair and sit in your lap. She is a big helper within her group, and is a good friend (more like a big sister) to many of the other kids in her group. She is very affectionate with those kids, and will play with them and try to pick them up. She has great play skills, and loves dolls. She also enjoys playing with balloons (hitting them back and forth to other people), and coloring with markers. I have been told she was not burnt, but that she has a birthmark. She is taking medication for her hiv. Her cognitive abilities and social awareness are not what you would expect from a child of her age, and I am not sure how much of this is due to orphanage delays.
Large families welcome. Married couples only; travel required.
$16,833.84 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 2002
Down syndrome
Maria is a bundle of sweetness and pure energy! She lives her life sort of like a game of bumper kids, not afraid of crawling over, through, or into other children to get where she wants to go. She is otherwise all girl, giggly and sweet, loving to blow kisses or play with dolls.
She is not speaking, but uses some sign language she may have made up to communicate her basic needs, such as thirst or needing to go to the bathroom. She also makes some of the most hilariously adorable facial expressions. She is not able to stand or walk, and she appears to have problems with her hips. She is very flexible, and often sits with one foot above her head. She can get around quite well in a very unique way of holding her feet and scooting along on her bottom, she moves at a very fast pace. She is a sweet girl who does not know about personal boundaries (such as crawling around instead of over the other children) but is nonetheless very loving and would probably do great in a family where she was the youngest.
$16781.48 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2012
Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy
Paul is still very young and would greatly benefit from consistent therapy for his CP. Brief medical information is available.
Interested families should contact Carla for additional information about Paul.
Program Requirements:
$200.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: Blind
DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: Developmental delays, strabismus
Hannah just turned 4 years old. She is walking, feeding herself, learning to dress herself, beginning to mimic syllables in an attempt to talk, responds to her name and plays appropriately with toys. She seeks out caregivers appropriately for attention and is bonded to particular adults. She is described as happy and calm. Her delays are all typical of a child being raised in an orphanage. She is clinically healthy.
Several additional photos of Hannah 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.
Boy, born December 1997
Rough mental delay, cerebral palsy spastic tetraparesis, partial atrophy of optic nerves
Barton is a quiet boy. He loves to be outside, staring at the sky, following the birds with his eyes. He loves to feel the wind around his and when there’s a leaf on the ground and the wind blows it away, he goes running after it. Barton doesn’t make eye contact but he does listen when you speak to him. He doesn’t talk, but he when you ask him to do something he will immediately do it, come to you and stand in front of you for a moment. When you say ‘well done’ he’ll continue what he was doing before. Barton sometimes seems to live in his own world. He’s not making a lot of social contact with the other children from the group, until somebody turns on the music. He loves music and he will start dancing with the other children of the group.
Barton is fifteen already, so he needs a family fast. He needs a family committed to him before his 16th birthday. This boy can become so much more if he would be supported by a loving family!
Large families welcome, multiple children may be adopted together from the same orphanage. Married couples only; travel required.
$3824.62 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2010
PRC
Connor has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.
Connor is smart and brave little boy. He is currently living with a foster family and is doing well. Connor likes smiling and has rich facial expressions. He is happy when his caregivers praise him and he is a good communicator.
Connor has has a strong learning ability. Connor enjoys playing with the other children and walking to visit his neighbors. Connor has a good sense for music and likes to sing along to children’s songs.
$135.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born May 2009
C-GW
Brittany is a sweet 3 year old little girl who has been diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. She is currently living with a foster family and is receiving rehabilitation training.
Brittany’s development is normal and she shows no delays. Brittany likes to sing, run, and play with her toys. She enjoys playing on the seesaw and slides.
$111.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Born June 1997
Cerebral palsy, significant mental delays, seborrheic dermatitis
Casey is very sweet. He is tiny, mostly bedridden, yet full of smiles. He desperately needs a family to save him.
Travel required; married couples only. Large families welcome.
$5013.75 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2005
Diagnosis: Osteochondrodysplasia with defect in the growth of the tubular bones and the spinal cord; Osteogenesis imperfecta; Albumen-caloric malnutrition Third-Fourth degree; Hirschsprung disease (Congenital megacolon); Calculus rhenis dextra; Congenital megacolon; Asthma with prevailing allergic component; Good cognitive development.
Sadie is a beautiful little girl who has suffered in pain for most of her life due to her medical condition. Her bones are very fragile and she’s suffered many broken bones over the years. She is not receiving the treatment options that would be available to her if she were in a family. She is a very sweet and smart little girl who makes the best of her physical condition. She talks very well and enjoys having conversations with the staff. She goes to the day care center each day and she is described as the “mother hen” because she will remind care givers that they need to change a child’s diaper or feed a child his bottle or that they need to pick up the crying baby. She tries to keep them all in line! She can identify her colors, some animals and shapes. She’s receiving instruction from a special education teacher that comes to an orphanage. In an effort not to cause her physical harm, the staff limits her movements and how much they carry her around. She spends most of her days in a stroller. She can use one of her arms to hold on to items and wave hello. She has recently learned to feed herself and she’s very proud of this accomplishment. She has a very good personality and is very friendly to all of the children and staff at her orphanage.
We have several photos and videos of her that were taken in October 2012.
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 September 2010
Carlisle has been diagnosed with a congenital anomaly syndrome, mainly affecting the area of the face (nevertheless, he is very cute) and delayed neuropsychological development
Carlisle can sit steadily in a specialized swing chair. The child remains seated when provided with support. He turns from back to belly spontaneously and manages to keep his head up for some time. He does not make attempts to crawl yet. He kicks legs and waves hands energetically. He’s not yet speaking. Carlisle has caretakers that he prefers over other adults.
Additional medical information available.
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 May 2007
C-GW
Elijah has been diagnosed with Hemophilia.
He is extroverted, outgoing, social, and fond of listening to music and playing pretend. He likes animals and plants as well as new toys and games. Because he has hemophilia, he often has bruises on his skin and bleeds a lot if the skin is broken. Although he must be careful not to hurt himself, he is your typical five year old little boy!
DOB: 2006
Diagnosis: Congenital anomaly of the broncho-pulmonary system; Infantile cerebral palsy – spastic quadric paresis; severe malnutrition
Zoey is almost 6 years old and weighs less than 10 pounds. She is currently fed through a feeding tube, though it is obvious that she is not receiving the nutrition that she needs.
We have very little information on Zoey at this time, though we are working to get more detailed medical information. The current information indicates that she moves her upper extremities and that she smiles and responds positively while being fed and when caregivers interact with her, change her, bathe her or talk to her.
DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: Congenital bilateral cataract; bilaterally clubbed feet – surgically corrected; Hypotrophy of bottom extremities; Auto-aggression and stereotypical movements that are common in children with blindness
Deliya has cataracts that could possibly be corrected with surgery. At this time, surgery is not planned in her birth country and she is considered significantly visually impaired at this time. Deliya sits unassisted and has begun to walk while holding on to furniture or touching the wall. She can say 2-3 words and imitates sounds. She does not appropriately play with toys and is considered to be lagging behind in all aspects of her development. However, she cannot SEE and she is not receiving therapy to help her overcome her physical limitations. She seeks out the attention of adults and moves toward their voices. She will respond with touch if other children initiate contact with her.
The agency has several new photos and videos of her.
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 December 2009
PRC
Down syndrome
Catherine is a sweet little 2 year old girl who has Down syndrome. Catherine normal motion functions and can walk, run, and jump. She loves playing with toys and going outside too! According to the staff’s observation, her intelligence is good among other children with Down syndrome. She can understand what is said, can follow directions, can make faces, and has strong imitating ability.
Catherine always has a ready smile and is an active child. She loves music and can follow her caretaker to dance along.
$1143.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Sept 2007
C-S
Down syndrome
Lali a precious 5 year old girl who has Down syndrome. She is outgoing, has a quick smile, and enjoys playing with others.
Lali likes all kinds of toys, and shows curiosity in new toys and games. She has a strong sense of performance, and she enjoys swaying her body to the music. She is close to others and enjoys being cuddled and kissed. Orphanage staff note that everyone loves the warmth of this little girl very much.
$450.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2011
PRC
Hugh is diagnosed with an abnormality and curvature in his lower back. He is also not able to move his left leg. His right leg as well as his arms are strong and agile. In terms of motor development, he is doing well despite his condition. At the age of 16 months he could roll from side to side, crawl forth and back on his tummy using his arms, push himself up on his arms and hands, and move back and forth using his hips to find his favorite toys. Hugh is now 2 years old and is gentle, is interested with the colorful toys with sounds and people and objects near him.
$10.10 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
PRC
Pearl is a beautiful 10 year old girl who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy that impacts her legs. Her mobility has improved with practice and she is able to walk 5-10 meters on her own, further with support. She can pick up a bean with chopsticks and use a spoon to feed herself, dress herself and tie her own shoes, wash her hands and face, take a bath, help other children, and help the caretaker clean the table. She loves artistic activities like drawing, painting, and handcrafts. Pearl has not been able to go to school due to her condition, so she will need to catch up academically. Still, she is hardworking. She can count from 1 to 10; can count from 1 to 100 under hints; can finish addition and subtraction within 10; can recognize some common colors like red, yellow, black, purple, blue, etc. Pearl can express herself in sentences of 8-10 words. Her caregivers describe her as gentle, emotional and loving.
$87.75 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Sept 2007
PRC
Brandy is a precious little girl who has been diagnosed with a facial blush and scoliosis.
Brandy has normal development and is able to walk alone steadily, walk upstairs and downstairs without help, can jump off floor with both feet, and can stand on one foot for 2 seconds. Brandy can turn book pages one by one and knows big and small and knows the color red. She has good communication with adults and knows the names of the other children. Brandy likes colorful and bright things and loves playing games with other children.
From someone who met her, summer 2013:
Brandy is a 6 year old burn victim that I had the pleasure of falling in love with this summer. Although she has scars on her face from the burn she is one of the most beautiful and happiest children I have ever come into contact with! I asked her in my time there if she could have anything in the world what would she want, her response blew me away. “All I want is a mom,” is what she told me. Brandy has mild scoliosis, I didn’t know about it until I returned back home. She was able to walk, run, sit, stand and play all on her own! She loves art, swimming, McDonalds and cuddling. Lets find this sweet angel her forever family!
$8.10 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born Oct 1997
Spinal muscular atrophy, mixed specific developmental disorders (mental delays, very poor speech)
Simon needs a family IMMEDIATELY — he has until October 2013 to be adopted, otherwise he will lose his chance for a family.
From someone who met him in 2012: Simon was so bright, he is amazing! he has great potential and has expressed his desire for a family. He loves gadgets and computers is a typical boy like that! He managed to get into my camera bag (even though it was high on a cupboard) and took my mobile phone apart! He was truly mortified when he couldn’t get it back together and was so sorry…he came straight to me very shamefaced and repentant.
He cannot walk at all; he does not feel his legs and they are very wasted, but he gets around brilliantly in his wheel chair. He talks and is picking up English and draws and writes. He is in the first happy home there with 8 others and so is getting amazing care for his situation.
$10,005.55 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born October 2010
Down syndrome
PRC
What a little peach, with her fuzzy hair!
Additional information coming soon.
$1798.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2010
Diagnosis: Turner Syndrome; Congenital cardiac malformation – surgically corrected; Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
Bria is not yet 2 years old. She is crawling and standing with assistance. She can move around in a walker. She is very friendly and eagerly enters into interactions with other people. She smiles and laughs a lot. She seeks out the attention of adults. She actively plays with toys, chooses the toy she wants and spends time using it appropriately. She can transfer objects from hand to hand. She turns her head and looks when her name is called. She points at objects. She is making spontaneous combinations of sounds in an attempt to communicate. She eats baby food from a spoon. She sucks her thumb when falling asleep. Her report indicates that her development is delayed but that she shows great potential
Boy, born 2004
Congenital aortic valve stenosis; upper limb reduction defects after a surgical intervention
Fredrick is very joyful, radiant and sociable and interacts with children and adults with ease. He is always aiming at a presentable appearance, he dresses and undresses independently. the child is skilful and likes helping the adults with everyday chores; he is playful and joins other children in their games.
Although the child was born with an impaired left arm, this does not interfere with his self-service skills, he can take good care of himself and he is doing even better than many other children in this regard. The experts’ opinion is that this definitely is a child who has potential and would achieve great results provided that he receives more attention and care and the best way for that to happen is to find his adoptive family as soon as possible.
Video 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 December 2006
Deafness stage 4 — he has a profound hearing loss which means that he is unable to hear human speech, has severe hearing loss in the speech frequencies between 71 and 90 dB HL.
Sociable, friendly, outgoing, cheerful and playful
Oberon is a sweet, active boy. He likes to play with toys. He is helpful, lively and peaceful.
$260.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2006
Autism in an easy stage
Positive, cheerful, neat
Dalton’s grant of $101.00 was gifted to Gunter.
ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR
Girl, born Feb 2009
Down Syndrome
PRC
Sweet beautiful Burgandi is curious and energetic. She adores shoes and cuddling with her auntie as she strokes her face. She often laughs and teases. She is a good mimic and will often repeat actions or phrases. She is just precious! Burgandi has met multiple traveling families and has left her warm personality and sweet hugs lingering in their hearts. She has a way of drawing love from every one she meets.
Burgandi is bound to bring blessings to a family blessed enough to welcome her home.
Burgandi has a grant of $4200 available through the agency that currently has her file, for qualified families. (April 2013)
$2395.95 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born December 2003
L20
What a looker, Dylan is! Blonde hair and striking blue eyes, and an awesome personality to match. Dylan is blessed to live in a very nice orphanage, and he attends school as well. His is well loved among his caregivers. He is escribed as friendly and social, responsive, able to understand what is said to him. He loves ZOO ANIMALS….books, legos, blocks, things he can build with. He gets along well with other children, but he also likes to do his own thing. Dylan LOVES sports…he likes to sing and he has great rhythm. He is doing SO well, and has made a lot of great progress just since last year.
Dylan will be great in a family setting. I can’t wait to see how his new life unfolds! Older parents, larger families, and single moms welcome. Great program and great agency. Full medical and social history available.
$7,907.38 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2001
PRC
This young man has mild spina bifida. He is able to walk, and run and fully care for himself. His right foot is turned outwards and may need surgery in the future. His condition affects him in no other ways.
He is attending his last year of primary school where his results are considered average and have improved recently. Zion is living in a community group home and is doing well in that community. In the past he was in foster care, but when he was disrupted from the family he was emotional and found it difficult. Slowly his heart has been healing, it is believed that he would do even better in a loving family that was stable and consistent and forever.
He only has just over 2 years till he is no longer eligible for adoption, so finding a family for him is urgent.
$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born May 1998
Mild to moderate mental delays
Nick is currently in the US in a summer hosting program in NC; a potential family could gain a LOT of information! He’s in the US until the end of July 2013.
Nick has some delays, and speaks slowly, and was attending school at one point. His delays may be greater after life in an institutional setting. He would likely thrive in a family!
He is running out of time to be adopted — a family MUST file paperwork for his adoption prior to his 16th birthday.
Occasionally, he has problems with short term memory. He will enter 9th grade in the Fall but is a couple years behind in math and reading skills. Part of this is due to his delays and part is due to being in an institution. He has a younger sister who has been adopted to the US. Nick had the opportunity to participate in a hosting program in the US this summer.
From his host family:
“Nick is fairly shy when you first meet him. It takes him a few days to open up. He is tall and slender, smiles a lot, and is very polite and helpful. He does what he is told and is also is very affectionate. During his stay with us, he offered lots of hugs. We took him on a few road trips, and he traveled very well. In fact, he really enjoyed traveling. He loves swimming and all sports, especially soccer. We were able to take him to a professional baseball game. He paid attention during the game, clapped for good plays, and cheered for the home team. He enjoyed American food and tried everything that was presented to him. We noticed how gentle and loving he was with our dog and that he played well with our children who are 10 and 12.”
$397.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Feb 2007
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, repaired heart condition
Marnie was in and out of the hospital the first year of her life due to medical issues surrounding her heart condition. Her heart was successfully repaired when she was a year old and her recent cardiac check up indicated that her heart is functioning normally.
Marnie is currently walking with support and receiving PT to strengthen her leg muscles so that she can walk independently. She has recently started pronouncing sounds and syllables in an effort to communicate. She plays with toys and interacts appropriately with care givers. She is NOT aggressive toward herself nor toward the other children. She eats from a spoon.
Additional photos and video available!
$6084.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Feb 2007
Right side hemiparesis; Right side muscular tension high
C-GLAD
Sadie arrived at the institute when she was around 1 year old. In the beginning, she did not have a set sleeping schedule and her actions were uncoordinated. Her two hands would form fists. After 2 months, she could turn from supine to a prone position, produce basic sounds and move her head to follow a sound. On the third month after she arrived at our institute, she could sit when supported under her arm. Her eyes could follow the movement of toys and she could find the source of a noise. She understood when a caretaker calls her name. At 2 years old, she could waik while using the walker and crawl around on the bed. At 3 years old, she could walk while holding onto the wall. At 4 years old, she could walk and go up and downstairs by herself. But because of high tension on her right side, her balance is off when she is walking. When she walks too fast, she is prone to tripping. She is currently attending preschool and likes to play with the other children. She is especially excited by toys that can move or make sounds. She recognizes basic words and can engage in basic conversation with others.
$36.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born 01/16/05
T-HSA
Ella was born on January 16th, 2005 to a birth mother with a history of drug abuse and HIV. Ella has been tested and is negative for HIV. She was raised by her maternal grandmother until she was placed in a foster family after suffering significant trauma in the home. She has a hemangioma between her eyebrows. From a 2011 update from her caregivers they say that Ella often wears a smile on her face and is active and lovely. She is a curious girl and interested in her surroundings. She enjoys dancing and her caregivers say she is talented. Her teachers say she is eager for attention and speaks loudly in class while expressing her thoughts. Ella remembers everything that has been said about her and is so pleased with her personal successes such as dancing. Young Ella has experienced a difficult traumatic past and has been seeing counselors to cope with this history.
$5.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born June 2010
Down syndrome, heart defect, anemia, kidney problem, astigmatism
Such a handsome little fella!
Sweet Drake was born to a single mom and was abandoned at birth. He needs the love of a forever family, and the care of medical professionals and therapists to help him be all he can be. Drake is already 3 years old and no one visits him. Is he your son?
$7725.46 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born September 2006
He has strong mental delays, strabismus
Someone needs to save this sweet boy from a lifetime in a crib. He’s chewing on his hands for self-soothing. We have another picture of him that’s fuzzy, but you can see his smile peeking out behind his hands — he has a spark!
$346.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born August 2007
Down syndrome; has had heart surgery and sees a cardiologist for routine checkups
Andrea follows instructions very well, expressing herself with her wants and what she does not want. She already dresses and undresses herself. She uses a diaper for her sleep, but other then that she is learning already to be without it.
She wears her glasses and she is careful about them. She is smaller than the other children her age.
From one of our adoptive families who met her in 2012: “This picture does her NO justice! She looks like a China DOLL!!!!!!! She is SO sweet!!!! Please ask me ANYTHING about her!!!!! ”
$1221.10 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Age: 1There is a $2,000 agency grant for this little girl!
Interested families can contact Carla@aboutachild.org
Program Requirements:
DOB: 2002
Diagnosis: spastic diplegia cerebral palsy (only effects lower body), severe malnutrition, lagging behind in all aspects of development.
Theodore has spent his life in an orphanage where he’s received very little care for his physical, mental or emotional needs. He’s recently been hospitalized several times to address some of his medical needs.
Theodore is 10 years old. He has CP and due to a lack of therapy, he does currently have contractures in some of his joints. Though he is 10 years old, he currently only weighs 36 pounds. His medical reports indicates that he can stand, feed himself with a spoon, makes sounds but isn’t yet talking, understands everything that is said to him, engages adults appropriately (shakes hands) and plays with toys. He’s described as a very happy little boy.
Additional photos are available for interested families.
$117.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2003
Diagnosis: delays in all aspects of development
Chad has lived his entire life in an orphanage where he has received very little medical care, therapy,education or intervention to help him to learn and grow. He’s very small for his age and delayed in all aspects of his development. In June 2012, he tested positive for TB and has been taking medication to treat it.
Additional photos and a video are available.
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.
DOB: 2000
Diagnosis: cerebral palsy, scoliosis
Zack is 11 years old. He is wheelchair-bound due to scoliosis and cerebral palsy. He is a bright and engaging boy that until recently was well loved and sheltered at an orphanage for younger children. He was recently transferred to an older child home for children with physical disabilities. He makes friends easily and is developmentally on target aside from typical orphanage delays.
Zack’s best friend of over a decade was adopted to the United States in June and both children are heart-broken to see their lives so far apart now. Zack’s friend Maria is standing firm in her belief that a family will see her best friend and bring him home to their family. Maria’s family has met Zack and is willing to talk to any interested families about him.
Information from Maria’s family:
Zack is a very sweet boy who has been in a great orphanage. He loves music, cars, Legos (I sent some to him in one of the packages I sent my daughter). He is developmentally and academically on track from what I saw and heard. He is small for his age. I think that both of these kids are doing so well because of the care they got. The orphanage kept them longer that they should have before transferring them. So instead of sending them on when they were about to turn 8 they kept them until the end of June when I picked my daughter up. These two kids had been there since birth or soon after. The staff did lots of special things with them. I know they got birthday and Christmas gifts from the staff. The staff we are in contact with have even said they have called Zack at his new orphanage. Both kids were very sad on the day I picked Maria up….it was quite heartbreaking to be honest. They have a very strong relationship and it extended to the staff at the orphanage. The director even called my daughter princess Mimi. There is also a foundation that has done several things for both children regarding surgeries and equipment. I have Skyped with one of the founders who will be going to visit Zack at the beginning of August. He is a very sweet and kind little boy. They made sure he met me on the first trip because they didn’t want him to worry about who Maria would be adopted by. They staff psychologist also did a lot of work with Zack and Maria about what a family is, family roles, seeing friends adopted and being left behind. She is amazing! She was even one of the staff that took Zack to his new orphanage.
Additional photos are available. More detailed information about his development is coming soon.
$5342.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born Aug 2000
PRC
Mild Cerebral Palsy
She is active, extroverted, has a ready smile and is very polite. She will voluntarily say hello to familiar people and is very adorable. She is fond of reading books, drawing pictures, playing toys, games and doing PT with other kids. She is very optimistic and gets along very well with other kids. At present, she is studying in the pre-primary school class. She can count from 1-100 and write numbers within 10. Her language ability improves very quickly; she can read children’s songs, tell stories and performs songs etc. At present, she can walk alone but not very steadily.
Although she is living happily in the loving big family, she still wants to have a family of her own and father and mother who love her very much. She envies those kids who are adopted. When she sees them adopted by foreign families, she will say to caretakers with tears in her eyes: “I also want a father and a mother.” How eager is she to have the care and protection of parents! As a result, she is willing to be adopted by families especially foreign families.
Feb 2012 update:
She is walking with limp. She needs to hold onto the handrail when she climbs stairs. She is attending school in the orphanage. She enjoys class games. She would be happy about being adopted by a foreign family. She wishes she has a daddy and mommy to love her.
Height: 117cm; Weight: 18.5kg; Foot: 17.5cm.
$357.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Girl, born Sept 2010
Diagnoses: postoperative hydrocephalus; postoperative meningomyelocele, with good recovery; bilateral uronephrosis
Bella suffered from congenital spina bifida and meningocele on her back, with hydrocephalus, uronephrosis and strephenopodia of both feet. Now she has had surgery for the meningocele and hydrocephalus; when she is older, she will have surgery for uronephrosis. After her coming to the foster home, at the beginning she has bad appetite because of her disease; after surgeries she recovered well and her food intake increased. She always has good physical state after surgeries, as well as good appetite and sound sleep.
Bella is such a sweet natured girl. She rarely cries or shows any signs of discomfort, unless she is hungry and sees someone else with food that she wants – in that case, she will let out a bit of a soft growl or whimper to let you know she’s hungry! Bella loves close contact with people. She especially loves to grab fingers and play with them. Sometimes she will grab your hands and pull you close to her – this is a game that she likes to play. She enjoys close face-to-face conversation and loves to imitate some facial expressions, like opening her mouth wide, or sticking out her tongue. Bella’s favorite thing to do is make kissy faces. She does this often, to anyone who pays attention to her and it’s probably the most adorable thing anyone has ever seen. Bella loves to be held. She will begin smiling and laughing as soon as she is picked up. Bella also makes a lot of babbling noises when she is happy. Although she doesn’t know any words yet, she certainly likes to talk!
Bella has a wheelchair that she sometimes uses. She is still a bit too small and young to move herself around, but she loves to be pushed around in it. It is also giving her the opportunity to develop some new skills. She can pick up small objects in her hands, like a ball, or a crayon. She doesn’t colour yet, but loves to pick up the paper and crumple it. She is also able to pick up small pieces of fruit, like a banana, and put it in her mouth – this might take her a few tries because she seems to like the feel of the banana, and sometimes plays with it first, so she might need a bit of help guiding it to her mouth! Bella is a great eater; she will open her mouth for anything on a spoon. She is a wonderful child with a great personality, that just needs some love and care to help her grow and develop!
Bella is a clever, beauty and lovely little angel. Her caregivers hope she can have her own family soon – a father, mother and more siblings who would love and care for her. Her health and happiness is their greatest hope.
The agency has a $4200 grant available for a qualified family!
$45.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2005
Diagnosis: Marfan Syndrome
Ian was raised by his birth family until he was 19 months old. He was placed in a baby orphanage at that time. When he was 3 years old, he was transferred to an orphanage for older children, where he still lives.
Ian has Marfan syndrome, which is a hereditary condition passed to him through his birth mother’s side of the family. He has left-convex scoliosis, a prescription for glasses and is slightly anemic. He has no other physical symptoms associated with Marfan syndrome at this time. At 6 years old, he weighs 41 pounds and is 44 inches tall. Psychological testing does not indicate any significant delays or disabilities.
When he entered the orphanage, he had a very sad and depressed personality. After being transferred to the orphanage for older children, he began attending a mainstreamed daycare program in the local village and his mood and personality quickly improved. He is now much more confident and follows the directions of the staff. He enjoys being a helper and will assist the younger children with tasks. He enjoys helping out at the orphanage as well and will help pick up toys and set the table for meal time. He interacts well with other children at the orphanage and at the daycare. He loves to draw and has recently become interested in memorizing poems and songs. He likes to watch cartoons. He knows all his colors and can count to 10. He knows the seasons and the days of the week.
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Boy, born June, 2007
Diagnoses: Anal atresia and Hypospadias, also had Preauricular fistula
In July 2011, he moved to a foster family. He has such an outgoing personality, and is very active — his foster parents always joke that “our Tate never walks” because he always runs from one place to another. One of his favorite things to do is running around in the playground. He has good appetite, so, he likes any kind of food, but, his favorite foods are meat, dumplings and bananas. He loves bicycles, even the toy bicycle. He is smart with learning things, but, not good at practicing. He does learn songs very fast and sing well. He is doing well at kindergarten, and enjoys school.
Boy, born Dec 2008
PRC
Diagnoses: congenital hydrocephalus, spina bifida
VP shunt to drain fluid from the brain to the abdominal cavity, and he has had the spinal repair for the SB. Also “resection of lipoma outside dura mater of sacroiliac” – which likely means he had a fatty benign tumor removed.
Alban is a funny little guy, always willing to help. He has a ready smile and a laugh that makes you laugh right along with him. He loves to sing and dance and be paid attention to. All his nannies adore him and wish him a family. He loves to eat but especially noodles and greens.
Additional information available.
$136.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born July 2004
PRC
Diagnosis: Pigmentation of skin
From her latest updates received from China, it was reported that she is currently in foster care and is getting along well with her foster parents and other family members. In school, she is described as a very well-behaved student who follows the classroom rules and gets along nicely with her classmates. Danielle enjoys playing hide and seek, bean-bag games, singing, and dancing. Danielle’s special need is a large pigmentation on her face. We think she is beautiful!
Danielle appears to be a very typical little girl, dealing with an unusual skin condition. The condition appears to interfere with her hair growth as she has some alopecia as well. A dermatologist looked at her pictures and file and believes her condition is just nevus. A plastic surgeon looked at her file and he said the area in and on the side of her mouth could easily be removed and should be removed as to not interfere with her eating.
Her phyical development is normal, as well as her language development. She enjoys talking with people she knows. She likes imaginary play, and playing with baby dolls. She is active, smiling, and likes watching TV.
Additional pictures available for serious inquiries.
$35.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born January 2007
PRC
Down syndrome
Ruby is an active and lovely child.
At the age of 1 year and 3 months, she could only babble. At the age of 2 years, she could respond when calling her. At the age of 3 years, she enjoys listening to music and clapping hands along with it. At the age of 4 years, she could say a couple words, and enjoyed being cuddled. At the age of 5 years, she could express her ideas.
Ruby can walk, run, jump, dress herself and put on her shoes.
$6054.11 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born November 2007
HIV+
Camden is growing up so fast! He DOES receive anti-retroviral medications at the orphanage. He has delays, most likely from orphanage living and lack of any schooling.
Additional photos are available.
He has such pretty eyes!
$73.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Boy, born August 2006
A sweet -faced 5 year-old, Nathaniel is diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease. He dresses himself and is otherwise independent in his daily living. He is not aggressive, is kind to others and cries easily if he doesn’t get what he wants. He needs a family who can work with the unknowns of his medical diagnosis.
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May 2003
Noel has Cerebral Palsy.
Noel is 7 years old and has such potential given the support of a family.
She is extremely bright, loves to learn and can easily communicate with you, she just isn’t able to talk at this point. She is familiar with English, as she is now in class where she is learning the language. She can feed herself and hold a pen to draw.
Noel has great potential with therapy and a good environment … she is smart and is tries hard. We have seen some improvement in her abilities.
Additional photos available.
Boy, Born October 15, 2007
This little monkey has a whole host of medical complications, but he is so darling and will surely perish if he is not adopted. He will end up in an institution, bedridden for his very short life. 
Please consider Sergey!
From his medical records: secondary post-hemorrhagic obstructive internal hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, convulsive disorder, mental disorder as a result of organic affection of brain, additional chord of the left heart ventricle, partial optic atrophy, congenital nystagmus, crossed eyes, delay of physical development
Sergey has been transferred.
Update 2013:
Sergey’s head has a normal size. The upper part of the body is developing (of course with the delay), but the legs of the child have not been developed from his birth (like a newborn child). He cannot walk. His condition is pretty severe.
$5041.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born January 2009
has siblings
Suspected FAS; mixed developmental delays; muscle tone disorder; near-sightedness; heart murmur
He was born from the 7th pregnancy and was born prematurely at 35 weeks. After birth his condition was difficult due to disordered microcirculation, tachypnea. Since 10 days old treatment of tuberculosis was applied. He has a history of anemia, rachitis, sudden bronchitis, and ear inflammation. In November 2009 he had an operation on both ear drums. Developmentally delayed in the areas of psychical and physical.
March 2010 update: At 1 year he can not sit by himself, he can sit with support but bends forward. He can not crawl, he just army crawls using his hands and drags his legs. He can roll. He will take a toy if someone gives it to him. He smiles. He speaks a few words. His emotions are poor. His development is progressing slowly.
Grier has 6 siblings, 3 have been adopted and 3 reside in the orphanage with him and may be available for adoption. Their mother passed away 9 months after Grier’s birth.
Additional photos available.
ADOPTED OUTSIDE OF RR
Grier’s grant of $470.00 has been gifted to Riley.
Boy, born April 2008
has older half siblings (not available for adoption)
Shaken baby syndrome; Asthma; low muscle tone; open oval window; suspicion of autism spectrum disorder
Gabe was born via cesarean due to hypertension and fetal hypoxia. When he was 4 months old he was diagnosed with a muscle tone disorder, physical therapy was provided. In February 2009 moderate bronchial asthma was diagnosed. He has had bronchitis six times, chicken pox, ear inflammation, tonsillitis, and rhinopharyngitis. He began crawling at 13 months, sat independently at 14 months, he could stand holding on to things at 15 months, and was walking with assistance at 17 months. He had a heart defect of the auricle wall but when reevaluated by a cardiologist in 2010 it was found that it had closed and only an open oval hole remained. Gabe’s physical development corresponds with his age and is described as normal and harmonious. He prefers to play alone. He was evaluated for autism and there was not enough information to confirm the diagnosis.
Update from December 2010: Gabe is walking independently and can climb up stairs holding an adult’s hand. His coordination and balance are insufficient. Interaction with adults depends on his mood, sometimes he cuddles, smiles and wishes for affection and touch. He does however avoid eye contact. He does not interact or play with other children, does not participate in collective activities and shows no interest in them. He likes toys that make noise, play music, moving toys (beads, trundles, whirligigs), and blocks. He frequently puts toys in his mouth and licks things. He enjoys spinning the wheels on the toy cars. During individual activities he does try to imitate elementary actions and will seek out help from an adult if he is struggling, however he gets tired quickly and becomes irritable. His behavior is sporadic and he gets angry quickly when his wishes (to leave group, open closets and doors) are ignored. When he gets angry he falls down, cries, and calms himself down slowly. He shows stereotypical hand movements: he twiddles his fingers, puts them into his mouth, knocks with his fingers on various surfaces, and scratches them. Gabe does not understand what is told to him and does not perform tasks that are asked of him. He reacts to his name episodically. He does not speak, only spontaneous sounds caused by him playing with his lips and tongue, he sometimes laughs loudly. He does not eat by himself, he is spoonfed. He does not take the spoon himself and he does not chew, he sucks on harder food. He drinks from a bottle and holds it himself. His appetite is good, he does not select food, prefers to drink a lot of drinks. He has trouble sleeping and will chew the side of his crib. He sleeps sensitively and wakes up frequently. Has no interest in sitting on the potty.
$10.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born May 2008
Cerebral Palsy
A family would be a world of difference for Gwendolyn, give her a chance to grow and thrive!
Sweet girl appears to be mostly affected by her CP in her lower limbs. She appears to be pretty tiny, as well.
Travel required, large families welcome.
$100.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born April 2011
PRC
Ben is a precious little boy who has been diagnosed with CHD: tricuspid atresia; VSD; dysplasia of RV; ASD; and Persistent left superior vena cava. He has not been able to have an operation as this will not be possible in country.
At this time, his physical development is delayed compared to the other children and he does show signs of cynosis. The orphanage has been able to provide him with early intervention every day and he has shown positive signs from this. He has greatly improved and has quick reactions. He always has a ready smile and likes being cuddled. Ben can crawl on his hands and knees and can walk with one hand held. He understands simple directions and can point out his nose and ears. He is a beautiful baby who needs a loving family who can help him come home.
$164.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Girl, born 2005
Suzy is an outgoing little girl who enjoys playing games with other children. The other children at her institute like her very much and she is very good at socializing. Suzy was born with ichthyosis, a skin disease that covers her entire body. The orphanage staff treats her ichthyosis with ointment once a day. Her skin itches due to her condition and her caregivers say that it also makes her “afraid” of the sun. In the wintertime, the condition tends to worsen. When we asked how her condition affected her in other ways, the nannies said that in the past her gait has been abnormal, but now it is better although she still can’t run as fast as the other children. She is described as a talkative girl who speaks well and speaks a lot.
She is able to walk with one foot in front of the other, stand on one foot, and she is able to name animals and know what their sounds and behaviors were. The orphanage staff say that they haven’t sent her to school yet because she is too young, but she appears to be on target and able to complete tasks that other 5 year olds can do. She is able to do basic self-care tasks such as toileting, washing her hands, and dressing herself. What she could really use is a family who could give her the love and care that she needs and who would help her get appropriate treatment for her skin condition.
There is a total of $9800 in financial aid (made up of a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption and a $5600 waiver for the orphanage fee) — details available through the agency.
$34.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: Sept 9, 2002
PRC
Special need: cerebral palsy
Though she was diagnosed to have mental delays, it’s been noted that it’s like orphanage delays in general. She does will in day-to-day tasks. In the orphanage, she has much less education and very rare contact with the outside world compared to other children of same age.
She has been attending the special education class in the orphanage. Yet, she will go to the local special education school in mid-September.
She enjoys playing with balls, listening to music and dancing. She doesn’t like being ignored. She likes pink and green, and she likes wearing dresses.
She can walk and go upstairs with no problem. Every day she dresses up, takes the bath, eats and sorts out the bedding by herself. She can fully take care of herself.
Additional photos and video available.
$1472.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: July 2003
PRC
SN: Cerebral Palsy (of the lower limbs)
Nick is a very happy child who is full of smiles. He greets everyone as they come in. He is active and energetic. He is very social. He loves to draw, participate in sports and loves to talk. He is currently in physical therapy for his c.p. and is making great strides with it. He does not seem limited in any way. Nick does has a little trouble speaking, but tries very hard and is getting better and better. His words come out slowly but clearly. In time this should get better. He is a small child, but very smart, learns quickly. He loves to be with others playing and he loves to learn. He is very proud of all of his accomplishments. This child will is easy to get along with and very easy going. He will thrive in a family.
$101.29 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Isaac is a handsome 6 year old boy. He has great potential and needs a family eager to help him reach it!
Isaac is HIV+, currently on ARV’S, and doing quite well. Isaac is orphaned and is legally free for adoption. Isaac has a number of siblings not available for adoptions as they live with their fathers. Isaac lived with a kind woman until recently when the financial strain became too much. He was then taken to a rescue home.
To review Isaac’s file, one must have a pre-application filled out with the agency. Families have 5 business days to review a file. At the time of commitment, applicants must be interviewed by the agency’s Adoption Coordinator to ensure a good match.
$270.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born February 2011
Down syndrome, strabismus, congenital heart defect
What a serious little guy! Such lovely eyes, and his fuzzy hair is adorable! He’s so young; perfect age to find a family and get early intervention services.
Update July 2013: Edgar is a big boy and the oldest in his groupa. He can crawl and walks all around the edges of the big group playpen with good speed while holding on. He really needs to learn to walk 
independently before he can go up to the next groupa and play with the kids his own. The nannies were working on getting him to walk without holding on during our visit. He does not like strangers, but made great eye contact with me. It took a little work to get him to smile. He plays independently with toys, even stopping another child from taking his play piano! I think he might try to take the other children’s toys, because once I saw him separated from his whole groupa in a playpen by himself for the two hours they were outside. His groupa gets to go outside twice a day in the shade on nice days. He didn’t cry, just entertained himself. This sweet boy needs a mama to help him soak up the sunshine and give him the chance to reach his full potential in an environment that is age-appropriate. This is a wonderful orphanage to come to, with caring nannies and excellent nutrition. Many volunteers come in regularly. Last week a volunteer came in to play her accordion for his groupa! Many of the children in his groupa have visitors regularly, but I never saw anyone come to visit him.
$4838.06 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born August, 2006
Developmental delays; moderate level of hearing loss
Monitored by cardiologist: auricular septal defect, but no restrictions. History of tuberculosis of lymphatic nodes in her babyhood.
Lanie is very quiet, deliberate, she likes to play individual games. She builds towers from the toy-blocks, puts the pyramid from the rings, likes to play with Legos, flips through books, tears to pieces sheets of paper, she takes items from one box and puts into another. The functional playing dominates in her games. She is interested in various toys and activities. She explores the surroundings, likes to smell the objects. The focus of attention is not sufficient, she gets quickly distracted.
From 2011 Report: She is eager to communicate with adults. She does not differentiate between familiar people and strangers. Her language is incomprehensible. She likes to look over and notices the details of the clothes and jewelry She watches her surroundings and actions of the other people. She says some meaningful words: “bye”, “mummy”, “what’s here”, “I want to poop”. She tries to repeat the words and movements: clapping “katu-katu”, “viru-viru kose” (it is the game played counting the fingers). She understands some of the words, which describe the movements. She can show the clothes, which she wears, and some parts of the body also. She tries to take off and put on her shoes and socks, to button the buttons. She performs simple tasks. She feeds herself and drinks from the cup independently. She draws the lines on the paper and is very interested in these lines. She has started playing story-games: she carries and cradles her dolls, makes the porridge and tea on the sand, offers to drink it and etc.
$3686.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: 2004We have several additional photos and videos of Edward. In the videos, he is talking, singing, reciting rhymes and telling about a recent vacation. The translator reports that he has quite the sense of humor too. Photos and videos are from August 2012 and we do have several photos and videos that are older too.
Girl, Born March 2008
Latin America
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Sweet Rose is 4 years old now. She has been living in a foster family her whole life. Isn’t she darling!? With a glowing smile she waits for her forever family. She has had surgery to correct some valves in her heart, she is healthy now. She is described by her caregivers as happy and affectionate.
Full medical info avail from the agency partner.
$983.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born March 2004
Diagnosis: deformity of lower limbs, cognitive delay
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She is introverted and quiet. She likes to play with adults and likes to listen to people talking and likes being talked to even more. If you get familiar with her and you talk to her, she would ask you many questions. She can walk with hand on support and she can stand for several seconds. Taught by staff, she can say sentences of 3-5 words and she knows the function of daily utilities. If you ask her what her name is, she can tell you. She is cooperative when nannies put on clothes for her. She can take off clothes and unbutton; she can hold the bowl and feed herself and she can drink from a cup. She can read a picture book and can turn page after page. She can play blocks by herself and can make buildings with blocks. She is very polite and when she sees staffs here she would call them dad and mama, or aunty and uncle for younger ones. She sings to the younger children, songs she has learned. She likes most to sing the “Mama hao” (good mother) song. She likes read picture books very much and she likes clothes and dresses in bright colors. She cleans her face and hands every morning. She can keep her clothes neat and clean even after one or two days.
She is a good girl and she learns hard. We all like her and wish her happiness.
More pictures available.
$1906.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption
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Boy, born March 2006
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Eyes and hair black
*The agency has a video of him at 6 years, 2 months old. He is putting together a puzzle, playing on a playground, and adorable! Video available for serious inquiries*
Oh my goodness, the grin on this boy! Even with the poor quality of the picture, Jaeger’s personality shines!
The information we have is from 2009, when he was 3 years old. He has received special ed services, starting in 2008. He can understand and follow sample instructions, he begins games and has started potty training. He eats well, and feeds himself.
He walks and moves well through obstacles. He has good eye-hand coordination while playing, but not good eye-feet coordination yet. He loves the pool. He likes his caregivers and smiles and is very affectionate.
He is really a happy boy and healthy, with good skills for his age.
The paperwork also stated that at the time, he needed treatment for his teeth.
Update from 2010:
He starts his own games, he likes making strokes with pencil or crayons, he can now use scissors . He helps keep the toys in right places.
Jaeger is a social child, he participates with his peers, he integrates into a group, he walks, runs, jumps, climbs and turns without difficulty; but he is not aware of the danger. He receives physical therapy and occupational therapy to increase his abilities.
$11,158.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Girl, born November 2008
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Her skin is light brown; her hair is straight and black
Maelie’s mother wanted her, but she was unable to take care of her.
Her speech is delayed; she had difficulties expressing herself and is better with physical responses. She likes to be with people and reacts with affection. She smiles all the time, sleeps well and eats different meals.
Overall, she is reported to be healthy. She was tested for HIV, hepatitis and venereal deases and all were negative. It doesn’t mention if she has been seen by a cardiologist.
A firsthand report from someone who met her in July 2012:
She was so beautiful. Her hair was short and dark. The look in her deep dark eyes was pure innocence. She wasn’t afraid at all. She had a curious look on her face as she looked at us. Then came that smile. Her smile made your heart skip a beat. She was such a happy little girl. I held her and she kept smiling and touching my face. She probably hasn’t seen a lot of tall white guys before. We sat down and I held her towards the ground to see if she could stand on her own. Not only did she stand but she took off running and giggling. The nun had to chase her down! It was hilarious! … I need to find a family for this little girl. She would be such a blessing to a family. There is something different about her. I could see it in her eyes and felt it when I was holding her. She deserves a good family and a good family deserves her.
$13,523.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born May 2008
Diagnosis: congenital eyeball hypogenesis (blind)
Sera is reported to be a pretty girl, cute and clever. She is well-loved by her caretakers. She is developing well and her general health is good. She likes to play hide and seek, and is described as a giggly, happy little girl.
Further medical history is available for potential families.
$675.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
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Male, Born August, 2011
Down syndrome
This baby boy’s birth parents have made the decision to make an adoption plan for him based on their financial situation. They would like him to be in a family who can provide all of the medical, emotional and financial support he will need. The agency will provide prospective adoptive parents Kaden’s medical, social history, birth certificate, etc. files.
Country Requirements:
An agency grant is available to help with Kaden’s adoption.
$1135.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born July 1999
Down syndrome
Clarice’s pictures are so fun to see – she seems to be all sunshine and motion! She has such an amazing grin!
Clarice is so tiny; these pictures were taken recently, at age 12, and compare her height to the chair behind her to see how petite she is. She is more the size of a 4 year old than her actual 12.5 years. She has many facial features of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, inaddition to her Down syndrome.
She has the personality of an impetuous toddler- very high energy and eager to try everything life has to offer. She too needs a family, and the sooner the better. The possibilities for a child to thrive when they reach a family are endless. She will definitely need medical attention, as you can tell from just seeing her teeth, and lots of patient instruction and guidance.
$15000.16 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, 8 years old
Married couples only, older parents welcome, large families welcome, travel required.
Rowan is an easy going, able, kind hearted, intelligent little boy who would love to be adopted. He has some notable items on his medical but after a month long visit on a hosting program in the US, he was evaluated and found not to have anything more than a lazy eye that required glasses and a very mild curviture which requires no surgical intervention, as it was so minor it only causes mild aches. Rowans skull plates fused normally, and there is no physcial sign of hydrocephalus. The neurosurgeon did recommend he stay away from full contact sports such as football and rugby just to be cautionary, though he felt he was developing normally and was generally healthy. An opthomologist agreed he responded age appropriate to his exam, and needed a perscription which would help with his mild lazy eyes but saw no other issues. Rowan makes excellent eye contact, gives hugs when appropriate (truly heart warming hugs where you can feel the love) and is shy around strangers. He shows no unusual physchological behaviors and does very well with new experiences. Rowan is an EXCELLENT traveler, rolling his own bag, hopping on and off the escalator with ease and sitting through a flight with music or video. Rowan does very well physically-rides a tricycle, runs backwards and forwards, skips, jumps, climbs all playground equipement, swings (pumps himself), rides a childs 4 wheeler, etc. He does well on mental tasks as well, he matches like items, reads and writes, does up to 48 piece puzzels, colors in the lines and catches onto age level games quickly such as Candyland. He is at a normal height and weight for his age. He really enjoys pop music and can sing rather well. Rowan plays well with all children but is very guarded around boys his age. After time he warmed up to a father figure in the house and was quickly very trusting and helpful to all females in the immediate family. Any family that pursuses this child should know that it will take him a while to trust and play without his guard on around boys near his age. He sometimes hoards his toys or treats around boys, but this is not un-typical as he is growing up in an orphanage and will subside over time. He responds best to gentle but firm redirection, more stern discipline causes pouting as he really feels he is in really big trouble and is not sure you will include him again so families should be kind, fun and easy going. He is truly a wonderful boy that is clearly mis-labeled and is a diamond waiting to be found!! Host family is willing to discuss this child with homestudy approved seriously interested families. Please move quickly so he doesn’t have to wait any longer! Many photos and video available.
$145.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born September 2005
ABITaiPan–Premature, Speech Delay
Health Condition: Benji was born prematurely at 30 weeks gestation. His birth mother is an AIDS carrier and a drug abuser. Tests have shown that Benji does not have HIV/AIDS, even though his birth mother does. He suffered from Staphylococcus aureus infection and Retinal Detachment. He received laser treatment and a follow-up examination showed normal results. Benji was diagnosed with speech developmental delay when he moved to the third foster family. As of August 2007, he began receiving speech therapy and cognitive therapy weekly. After two years, his developmental assessment revealed that he could attend kindergarten and did not need extra training since.
$81.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: April 2005
Diagnosis: Congenital Multiple Arthorgryposis
2012 Update:
Rita is doing very well physically and developmentally. She is considered “clinically healthy”. She is now walking independently. She has worked hard on mastering skills despite her physical limitations. She reaches for toys on her own, picks it up, transfers it from one hand to another. She talks very well. She imitates and uses phrases. She asks appropriate questions. She understands everything that is said to her. She is calm. She initiates contacts on her own and interacts with peers, calls them by their name and touches them. She loves to listen to music. She eats from a spoon and is fed by an adult. She doesn’t regulate her physiological needs completely at this point, but she is telling adults when she needs to use the restroom. She is progressing toward independence. Her attention is more stable. She enriches her active vocabulary. With the help from her teacher she succeeds in movements, drawings, in fitting in and operating with buttons of the toys. She can compare and classify objects. She plays with the other girls in her group. She enjoys going on walks with a caregiver and is very observant of her environment.
We have photos and videos of Rita from October 2012 and from August 2011.
Rita is VERY close to “aging out” of her current orphanage. Due to her physical disability, she will be sent to an adult institution when she is transferred if a family does not step forward to adopt her.
DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: Robinow Syndrome-Dwarfism
Roland is 4 years old. He walks and has good gross motor skills. His fine motor skills are also developing well. He scribbles on paper, feeds himself and is working on mastering buttoning his own clothes. He recognizes objects and pictures, can name members of the staff and other children, and concentrates on tasks for up to 15 minutes at a time. He pronounces words and simple sentences. He participates in activities with the other children and is bonding to specific staff members.
Several additional photos and videos of Roland are available.
We have several new photos and videos of Roland in addition to photos and videos from last year as well. In the current videos, he is naming his body parts and answering questions. He was described as “a little shy, but very capable and able to follow directions very well”.
$27.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born approx Sept 2008
Calvin is HIV+. He is not on ARV’s at this time.
From someone who works with him (updated Oct 2011):
Calvin is such a sweet talkative little boy. For living in a biolingual environment, we are daily amazed by how well his language skills have improved over the short time he has lived here. He loves to play and is all boy. Some of his favorite activites are pool days, playing on the play ground, and ball day. He loves to get dirty and have fun. Calvin is not scared of the water at all and puts his face right down in it! He radiates with joy as he plays! He has a beautiful little smile and cute dimples! Calvin loves to help people. If you ask him where someone is he will walk you around the baby house until he helps you find them. Calvin has made many improvements in the time we have known him. He still has fits, but they are few and far in between. When he does have them they don't last nearly as long as they used to. A lot of his fits revolve around food. Calvin gets along great with the other kids here. He plays well and loves to include everyone. Calvin loves to go to preschool and can't seem to learn enough! He also loves nanny prayer and singing time. We love watching him clap his hands to the beat of the music and dance up and down the hallway as his nannies sign loudly in Creole! Calvin loves to sing. It's not uncommon to hear him leading the other kids his age in songs. They sing in both English and Creole and will even do the hand motions occasionally! Calvin is so much fun to be around and we just love him dearly! He's incredibly intelligent and always up for an adventure.
$6.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, born July 2008
Such handsome brown eyes!
Stellan has Cerebal Palsy. He’s another one who will greatly benefit from being part of a family!
From a family who met him in 2012:
Despite his obvious lack of proper nutrition he was very strong. He stuck his feet out of his crib on the floor and pulled himself to a standing position. He cannot walk but with help he can take some steps. I strongly suspect this is due more to lack of opportunity than actual loss of ability. He is able to sit up and pull up on his crib. He vocalized vowel sounds and made good eye contact. I believe that given a chance and some therapy he would be able to walk and be at least semi-independent.
I really cannot speak to his mental ability because I just did not get to spend enough time with him. There was one special day that visitors came to the orphanage so the staff let him out of his crib. That’s how I got a picture of him in a stroller. It was very hard to get a picture of him because he was very near a toy and he was obsessed with getting to it and playing with it. I could not get his attention as he was fixated on the toy. Who could blame him? I would do the same thing for a toy too if I was never allowed to play with one. So I do not know if his obsessive behavior was again due to the institutionalization or connected to some ‘special need’, I just want to mention it so that a family that considers him has a good picture of him and his behavior so that can prepare to help him. He seemed to just pull and toss toys. Like most institutionalized children he has not learned how to play purposefully with toys. No one has taught him so he does not know any better.
I did notice Stellan licking his hands a lot. When you are in an environment that is void of sensory stimulation you will find ways to get it. His oral sensory seeking can be corrected rather easily with things like chewy vibrating toys, chew sticks, vibrating toothbrushes, crunchy foods, etc. His licking really just speaks to his level of neglect and it is just so sad to me.
The one thing I will always remember about Stellan is that he had a very sweet demeanor. Despite his lot in life he was very happy and very sweet. No child EVER deserves a life sentenced to a mental institution but especially a child like Stellan, who really has the chance to blossom with some opportunity to work on his abilities. I just know in my heart that with some therapy and some love, he could be a completely changed boy. Please…someone…rescue Stellan.
Born March 2010
Angel has post op anal atresia MIH variant of Holoprosencephaly(HPE).
She smiles, laughs, plays, reacts, crawls, and lifts her arms up to be held. Angel is a laid back, pleasant baby. The surgery for her anal atresia was successful.
Contact is Xiaoqing Cai.
$222.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption.
Girl, Born October 2009
Little Maggie was born with CP. She has strabismus as well, but will so greatly benefit from early intervention and a loving family of her own! New pic of Maggie dated June 2012. More photos available!
This region typically waives the 10 day waiting period for children with special needs. Please consider one (or more!) of these beautiful angels from orphanage 41.
$3719.68 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born June 2003
Christian is 10 years old. He is HIV+, stage 3. He has a scar on the left side of his nose (not sure from what).
Christian is a handsome boy and well-liked by his peers and staff.
$152.30 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born January 2004
Isn’t she pretty!? Ilyssa is living at a boarding school and is waiting for her forever family. She is diagnosed as HIV+, stage 3. She also has an astigmatism, and will greatly benefit from glasses.
Ilyssa is a very typical, normally developing child. She is a good student and a social girl.
$1736.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: July 19, 2007
YAY, new photo of Valenz, isn't he handsome? Updates on his progress coming soon.
Valenz is delayed in all areas of his development. However, he has shown marked improvements in recent months. He can sit unassisted and pull up to his knees in an attempt to stand. He shows a general interest in toys and will hold them, moving them from hand to hand. He makes spontaneous sounds and basic syllables. He watches the other children and has begun to smile when interacted with by staff and other children. He eats thick consistency foods from a spoon, but still requires someone to help feed him. He sucks his thumb when he sleeps.
Older parents, larger families, and single moms welcome. EASY TRAVEL!
$1026.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born April 2001
L59/L23
Praise God for new photos of Veronika! She has been listed with us for SO long.
Veronika is another Baltic beauty, with blue eyes and blonde hair. She is described as calm and well-behaved. She willingly performs directions from adults, and waits for encouragement and praise for doing a good job. Veronika is very observant…she keeps a close watch on adult’s speech and action, understands directions with the help if gestures/signs, tries to imitate adult behaviors, and reacts very positively to praise. She doesn’t like to be reprimanded. Veronika gladly engages in contact with a known adult, is cautious in contact with strangers, can cooperate with peers, and can play common games. Nevertheless, she plays very well on her own as well. She is able to act consistently and determinedly when she has a good routine (this is another common thread for children with Down syndrome). She has difficulties “switching gears” quickly. She can analyze and compare in a simple level, but cannot separate colors and sizes yet. She has a small vocabulary, is familiar with the parts of the body, eats independently, drinks from a cup, observes manners at the table, dresses and undresses alone, and brushes her teeth without assistance. Sounds like the perfect child to me!
Full medical and social history available. Single moms, older parents and larg families welcome. This is a wonderful program!
$6901.25 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born April 2001
Down syndrome
Emilijia is stunning! She is already 11 years old now and is STILL waiting for her family to find her.
She has light blue eyes and dark blond hair. Emilija’s receptive language is good. She understands what adults say to her, and has more words now. The doctor recommends continued speech and physical therapy, even gymnastics and music therapy! Emilija can be a real stitch! She is opinionated and stubborn sometimes. Emilija does have an older sister, but she is not available for adoption.
Older parents, larger families, and single moms welcome!
$5675.23 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born October 9, 2001
Down syndrome
Update Fall 2012:
Margit just turned 11 years old. She has been in a mental institution for over 4 years. She walks, runs, jumps, climbs and has very little difficulty with most gross motor tasks. Her report indicates that she is very “active”. She is a very healthy weight and height for her age. Her fine motor skills are also good. She puts puzzles together, stacks and arranges legos and looks through books. She plays with play dough, glues items onto paper for art projects and paints with water colors. She holds a pencil correctly and can trace some of her letters. She can identify the numbers 1 and 2, some of her body parts, a few animals and other basic objects from her environment. Her self-help skills are also well developed. She is toilet trained, feeds herself and puts away her dishes, picks out her own clothes and folds her clothes and puts them up. She likes to listen to music and watch TV. Her receptive language is very good and she can say a few words. She enjoys playing games and likes to take over the role of the leader. Her attention is easily diverted.
Additional information: Margit has been observed by an experienced adoptive family and members of an adoption team well experienced in observing children with special needs. During the observations, she exhibited very controlling behaviors, some “wild” behaviors, deliberate defiance and other difficult to manage behaviors. She acted very compliant when a particular staff member was present in the room. When that person was not there, her attitude and behavior changed. She will need a family willing to provide a lot of structure, routine and consistency in behavior management.
Additional photos and videos from October 2012 are available.
$210.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born February 24, 2006
PRC
Down syndrome
From a missionary who visited with her in August 2010: Callie is an active girl who enjoys being outdoors. She can drink by herself , go up and down stairs, and play ball.
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records. Single moms permitted, only one parent has to travel.
$5130.47 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born 2003
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: Luke is a sweet boy who came to the orphanage at the age of 4 years. He began their “Half Heaven” kindergarten program and is doing well. Luke is able to eat and ress by himself, is potty trained, and plays well with others. Luke is very fond of music. He is physically active, and medically healthy.
Update from Nov. 2012
Now he is studying in the special class. He can say out the numbers within 10 with the flexible fingers. His favorite class is music. He will teach the young brothers to sing after school, when he sings a sentence, then let the brother follow him. He likes to sing Luke is a very obedient and sensible child. He can quietly sit on the sofa to watch cartoons, picture books. He likes to draw his own fingerprints. And he likes to draw some irregular lines and pick up toys. He is very sensitive and helpful with the younger brother. He is workable, in the morning when he gets up then he will make his own bed, and he will help the mother to clean the bowls and chopsticks to the kitchen. When taking a bath, he will take the clothes.
He will wash his little hands before meals and after the toilet. He does not need to feed when having meals. Luke likes to take morning exercise by following the father, such as running, doing excises, doing pushups, hanging high bar. Luke will give out the fruits or snacks, and he is not greedy. Good appetite and never picky.
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records. Single moms permitted, only one parent has to travel.
$8485.89 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born November 2008
PRC
Down syndrome
From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: “Henry is so cute! Totally healthy and chubby, and will do great in a family.”
More photos available, along with full social history and medical records
Single moms permitted, only one parent has to travel.
$9084.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born October 22, 2003
What a stunning, happy little girl! Berkeley has long blonde hair and beautiful brown eyes. She was born with clubbed feet, but is able to walk holding on to a fence or hands or the wall. She is very determined and tries to do everything on her own. Surgery and therapy could change this little girl’s life!
Berkeley does have strabismus (crossed eye), her records indicate hydrocephaly, but she certainly seems to be doing fine and not showing any signs of cognitive difficulty from that. She also has hypoplasia of her right kidney.
From her medical records: The girl had spinal hernia like, the hernia was successfully operated, that is why the girl can walk now. As the result of that hernia the girl has incontinence of urine. Hydrocephaly. She has shunt in the brain which should be there for few more years. She is very kind and loving and has lots of friends. ”
Berkeley has SO much potential, and will do so well in a loving family environment!
Older parents and large families welcome. Married couples only. Travel required for both parents. More photos available!
$10326.71 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born March 11, 2004
Main diagnosis: Down syndrome, strabismus
Kyle has already been transferred to a mental institution.
Kyle was born with a heart condition and anal atresia, but both have been surgically corrected and he is now perfectly healthy. Kyle walks, pronounces combinations of words and seeks out physical contact and attention. He has difficulty with his attention span and his development is delayed. However, he still shows a desire to learn and interact.
Several photos are available. Profile and most recent photo updated in 2012.
SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL
$10,310.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born March 2004
This adorable 6 year old boy with Down syndrome was found outside a police station in March of 2008. His age is estimated. He is reported to have adapted will to life at the orphanage and has made many friends. He is very helpful to the teachers and care givers. He is able to take care of his daily needs, and speaks a few words. His caregivers find him to be loving, humorous, very adorable and having a kind heart. This lovable boy needs a family that is experienced with childhood delays and can be strong advocates for him.
Contact Erin Mower at Holt International for more info
$38.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
DOB: September 2003
Down syndrome
Kaleb’s gross motor skills are developed. He walks, goes up/down steps with minimal assistance and runs. He spends most of his time choosing to sit in a child’s chair. He requires 1:1 assistance with academic tasks. He is attending a special needs school. He enjoys group music activities. He eats with assistance and is on a restricted diet to assist with constipation issues. He is a calm child. He does not exhibit any auto-aggression. He responds to his name. He makes eye contact, but he does not talk. He likes to play with cars, balls, stuffed animals and on the swing. He prefers to spend his time alone instead of interacting with other children.
Addition photos and videos from October 2012 are available of Kaleb.
$7500.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Update 2013: Grant has been waiting WAY too long for his family to find him! We have confirmed he is still waiting, and has been transferred to a second older child institution. We are not able to get any new photos or medical updates, but we understand he is doing well (all things considered).
This monkey reminds me of Reece! Maybe it’s the buzz hair cut, or the dark eyes….or the “I’m faster than you” look in his eyes! 
Grant is HEALTHY, active, walking/running/climbing, feeding himself, many words. Grant is already 7 and has been transferred to the older child institution. Hope someone will consider him!
$14,448.85 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Boy, Born March 30, 2007
PRC
From a missionary who visited with him in May 2010: “ Jimmy is a delightful three year old with Down Syndrome. He is decribed as being quiet and playful. Jimmy doesn’t walk by himself yet, but he can get anywhere he needs by holding onto furniture and walls. He only says a few words, but understands so much more. Jimmy has a close relationship with his foster father. When foster dad hugs him and raises him up, he laughs happily. Jimmy also loves the outdoors. When foster mom takes him to pick up his older foster brother from school, he raises his head in his stroller, looks at the sky, and laughs heartily. He is curious about everything. ”
Update in July 2011: Jimmy, now four years old, has been on the shared list for a long time … At the time his file was submitted, he didn’t even walk yet! Now he runs. When the file was prepared, he didn’t speak at all. He’s still a man of few words, but he does call those in his foster family by name … If his family doesn’t find him soon, they may move him out of his foster home to make room for another child who they feel may have a better chance at a family.”
More photos available, along with full medical records. Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.
$7559.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, Born October 2006
$6443.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!
