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Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls

Reece's Rainbow is dedicated to rescuing orphans abroad with Down syndrome. The ugly truth of the matter is that once these children reach a certain age, especially growing up in institutional/orphanage settings, they get to a point where they are no longer likely to be adopted. Effective September 1, 2011, all older children will be able to carry their grants as they grow (until they turn 10), instead of being combined in a general older child fund.

You are also invited to send a check (no Paypal fees) to Reece's Rainbow, PO Box 4024, Gaithersburg, MD 20885

“Your gift will serve ALL of the children, as 10% of each waiting child donation is shared with our Voice of Hope fund as well!

Anjelica

Girl, Born 2003

Anjelica was half-orphaned by her mother who died of heart attack. She was then cared for by her maternal grandmother who later died due to old age. With the latter's death, the custody of Anjelica went to her maternal grandmother's brother and sister-in-law, who subsequently referred her to the orphanage considering that they are also old with no sufficient income. While at the orphanage Anjelica's father appeared and signed the deed of voluntary commitment relinquishing Anjelica to the care of the state. Anjelica's father claimed incapability to provide for the child's needs.

 

In 2007, Anjelica was diagnosed with congenital heart disease and ventricular septal defect. She also had TB in the same year. She was also as born with Down syndrome.

Anjelica is undernourished and is continually provided with Pediasure milk twice a day to supplement her food intake and improve her weight. She measures 85 centimeters in height and weighs 9.2 kilograms. Due to her congenital heart disease-ventricular septal defect, Anjelica takes lanoxin, aldactone, and furosemide.

At her age she can sit, stand alone for several minutes and make 3 to 5 steps without assistance. She can walk sideways holding on to the rails but most of the time she prefers to crawl than walk. She can hold objects and make actions like clapping, waving good-bye, and do flying kisses to familiar persons. She knows her name and understands simple instructions. She can also feed herself with snacks and drinks in a training cup without assistance. She can say bi-syllable words and uses body language or gestures to communicate what she wants. She easily cries if she does not get what she wants but is easily pacified. She is not yet toilet trained and needs assistance from her caregivers.

Anjelica enjoys and dances to music. She also loves playing with toys and participates in the activities provided by her caregivers. She is also comfortable even with strangers. Anjelica was referred to the Philippine Heart Center and is still under observation by her pediatric-cardiologist.

  • One trip of 7 days
  •  Married couples must be married for a minimum of 3 years
  • Singles accepted with special approval from the country
  • Must be 45 years old or younger
  • Other children at home OK
$50.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

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Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
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Nina

Girl, born 2005
PRC

Nina is a lovely 7 year old little girl who has Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. Nina has also previously had kidney stones.

Nina lives in a foster family and loves to play with her foster sibling from the orphanage. She also enjoys watching cartoons and playing outdoors. Nina is an introverted girl and is very well behaved. She is not receiving any special treatment or rehabilitation, and it is clear that she would greatly benefit from the attention of a loving family.

 

$1056.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
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Millie #57-2

Millie_June 2013DOB: June 2004
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, strabismus, eczema-primarily around the nose

Millie has Down syndrome and currently lives in an institution. She is under the care of a doctor for allergies and gastro issues. She currently takes a daily allergy medication and reflux meds.

Millie has difficulty making eye contact and other signs that she may also have Autism. A formal evaluation is being scheduled to either confirm or rule out Autism. She is significantly delayed in her development and requires adult assistance for most activities. She shows little interest in toys unless an adult is directly interacting with her and assisting her in her interactions. She is not yet talking, though she will vocalize to indicate her pleasure or displeasure with activities. She does not show any signs of aggression. She loves to swing and play outside and did make eye contact and smile at adults while participating in this desired activity. She walks and goes up/down stairs with assistance. She drinks from an open cup and eats with a spoon.

Millie needs a family willing to invest the time & attention needed to help her reach her full potential.

Additional photos and videos from June 2013 are available for interested families.

$6351.13 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

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Available to Older Parents
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
Sizeable Grants ($5000+)
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Kimberley

P-OD
Girl, born Feb 2007
Down syndrome, congenital heart disease and hypothyroidism. Mental delays.

Report dated 2010

Kimberley is predominantly cheerful.  In the orphanage the girl is described as a sociable, smiling, loving, quiet girls, who enjoys being with other persons. Her sleep is normal. She enjoys eating pretty food, so the orphanage gives her vegetables, eggs, iron, etc.. However, they still give her vitamins and avoid foods with lactose.

Her communication is usually through gestures, cries and guttural sounds.  General gross motor and fine motor delays, common for a child with Down syndrome.

She participates in group activities and plays in partnership with other children.  She is cautious with strangers but she adjusts quickly to their presence.

$2606.10 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Available to Large Families
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
Latin America
Sizeable Grants ($2500+)
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Jasmina

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE to CANADIANS ONLY
Girl, Born June 6, 2005

Jasmina is a beautiful girl with the most gorgeous olive skin, dark hair and dark eyes. She is HEALTHY besides her Down syndrome, with no heart condition. Physically active, good self-help skills. Jasmina can pronounce sounds, repeats words, likes to play with children, very friendly, eats well, toilet trained. Parents: 26.11.1965 (mother) healthy, father 24.10.1963 healthy. No brothers, sisters. Likes music, parties. The orphanage is for healthy children and in her group there are 8 children. The care conditions are very good. They eat and sleep according their timetable (6 times a day) They have lessons, speech thearapy teacher and music teacher.

This program closed in 2010 and has recently reopened!  One of our Canadian partners is prepared to help families in this country, and we’re hoping a US agency will soon follow!

  • Married couples and single mothers may apply
  • Single mothers must be financially stable and under 50 years of age
  • Both parents MUST be under 50 years, no exceptions
  • Smaller families preferred, no more than 5-6 children max
  • Both parents travel for 2 weeks the first trip; they go home for about a month.
  • 2nd trip 7-10 days until court
  • Child can be escorted home about 6 weeks later, or one parent can return to pick the child up (3rd trip)
$35.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
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Phoebe

Phoebe (2)Phoebe (1)

Girl, born Sept 2005
PRC
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect, congenital trichiasis

At t he time of abandonment she was 3 years old, still could not walk and speak. She is a child with Down syndrome from her appearance and still has mild CHD and trichiasis after test. At the beginning, her health was not good and often had a cold and fever. Now she can walk and her physical condition is good, just can not speak.

She is a little girl, but she likes playing with older children. She is restless and obstinate, likes doing anything.

$3.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Yvonne

Yvonne

Girl, born July 2005
PRC
Down syndrome

 

Yvonne is a polite and friendly girl. “She likes to be tidy and beautiful,” said a visiting social worker. “So many times I saw her combing her hair.”

For the past year, Yvonne has lived in a group home in Hebei, China, where she gets to experience family life in the care of a foster mother and father. Although Yvonne has Down syndrome, she is described as “high functioning” for her condition. In the group home, she has taken on a big sister role and often helps her foster mom care for the younger children. Now 6 years old, she can read over 50 Chinese characters and count and write from 1 to 10.

Yvonne loves to perform and has natural grace. She was chosen to be the dance leader at her orphanage preschool. When she completes a project, she loves sharing it with her foster mom, and basking in her praise. Although she can be stubborn at times, Yvonne mostly listens and follows directions well.

$2606.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
Newly Listed Children
Sizeable Grants ($2500+)
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Wendy

Wendy 2Wendy Girl, born Sept 2003
PRC
Down syndrome, mild to moderate mental delays, normal physical development

 

Wendy lives with a foster family that includes a father, mother and 3 siblings. Wendy is studying in orphan special education school. She has Down’s syndrome, but she is very forthright and sincere, and active. Now she is 8 years and 6 months old, and she is very obedient. She likes going to school, every day she goes to school, she will say hello to her teachers and classmates. She likes music and dance, she can dance very well, can recite several children’s songs. Although she can not speak clearly, she can recite them fluently.  Wendy can write all names of her family, and she likes drawing, usually she can take a piece of paper to draw figures. She is willing to learn new things and forms good life habit. Every day she can mend bed, put toys in order, clean floor and etc. the result of investigation: although she has Down’s syndrome, she is very forthright and sincere, and active.

$1259.20 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

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Available to Single Moms
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Regina

Regina (3) Regina (2)Girl, born December 2004
PRC
Down syndrome, Congenital heart disease

Regina was abandoned at the Children’s Welfare Institute in 2009, when she was approximately 5 years old.

After admission she adapted to the group life quickly. She likes being praised, can get alone well with caretaker and children, sometimes can care younger brothers and sisters and can manage her life.

In late 2010 she entered preschool class. We design and make some projects for her. We find she is interested with colorful paper, she takes the colorful paper to roll and unfold repeatedly. She learns to use scissor to cut paper. She likes painting, use colorful pens to draw circles on balloon. She can put the toy blocks of the same color together which makes her can recognize color and make her fingers more flexible. Regina has had a great change in the preschool class, from an autistic child she grows up into a polite and helpful child.

After training (blow the balloon, tongue exercise and read Pinyin), she can speak “wo, wawa, mama, yao, buyao, hao”, can write some numbers and simple characters. Her limb ability is improved, she can ride a bike, can swing, can sit on the seesaw, recently he loves riding children’s bike. Once upon a time, they are singing together, she feel the student near her does not sing well and tells to stop singing. At the same time she is helpful boy, she can do what she can, can help the teacher to clean the classroom and pick up the toys together; in the dormitory she can help to fold the clothes. In the picnic, she can pull child’s hand positively and can have a bag with food on her back. Through picnic and community activity, she broads her vision and improves her sociability.

She is confident, optimistic, polite, loving and sunshine child. She can perform actively when some guests visit the institute.

$1147.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Asia
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Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
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Jennie

Jennie smGirl, born August 2003Jennie
PRC
Down syndrome, malnutrition

 

The information we have for Jennie is very outdated.  We know she is walking, and as of age 8 she wasn’t talking.

 

$1065.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
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Prudence

Prudence (1) Prudence (2)Girl, born Dec 2005
PRC
Down syndrome, Congenital Heart Defect (PDA)

 

Prudence is gentle, likes quiet places, and is a little shy with strangers.  She gets along well with other children.  She understands speech very well, and  is speaking, but not clearly.  She does speak enough to get her needs met.

She is a lovely little girl, and her fine motor skills are good (she can turn the pages of a book, and pick up small items).

She has difficulties swallowing, and eats harder foods (like crackers) slowly.  She does have a heart defect, and tires when standing or walking for a longer period of time.  She also frequently has colds or fevers, but no serious illnesses.

$3332.85 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.
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Asia
Available to Single Moms
Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
Sizeable Grants ($2500+)
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Paige

Paige June 2013 (3)Girl, born December 2004
Mental delays. Down syndrome, cardiopathia. Umbilical hernia. Convergent squint.

Paige is 8 years old and had previously been living with her mother until she lost her rights.

She can sit independently and can crawl! Her speech is not well developed but she can partially understand what you are saying.  She has a very short attention span.

Update June 2013:
Lovely Paige has hair now!  She broke my heart.  She was just sitting on the couch rocking back and forth and didn’t respond at all when I came over to her. Poor, sweet thing!! The nannys love her, but she needs more than they can give. I am not sure if the move was hard on her or what but she just rocked and rocked.

Married couples only.  Older parents and large families welcome.  Families should be home study approved prior to commitment.

$10208.45 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

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Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls
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