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These brothers lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. They were taken in by their uncle, but because he was unable to care for them due to financial difficulties, he decided to place the boys for adoption.
The older of the two (left in picture) is about 14 or 15 years old and is HIV+. He is a well-mannered young man and is described as a “leader.” He does well in school and his favorite subject is English.
The younger brother is about 13 years old and has tested negative for HIV. He enjoys playing soccer and watching movies. He gets along well with his peers.
Salvador is 10 years old and HIV+.
He is otherwise healthy and developmentally on track. He is friendly, funny, and likes to play with other children. He is mild-mannered and dislikes confrontation. His favorite subjects in school are math and English. He enjoys soccer and playing on the playground swings.
Melissa is 12 or 13 years old and is HIV+. Her parents have both passed away due to HIV/AIDS.
She is mature for her age and enjoys taking care of younger children. She does very well in school and is in the top five in her class and has a good vocabulary. She is a leader and finishes chores well. She would benefit from a loving family to help her achieve her full potential.
Yahto is 4 years old and has cerebral palsy. He also seems to display some features of autism.
Yahto was one of a set of triplets, and was abandoned at 10 days old because he was sick. He enjoys playing with objects, particularly cell phones. Although he does not interact much with the other children, he is gentle with them. He would do well with a family who was committed to caring for him and helping him learn.
Koby is 4 or 5 years old and has hypothyroidism and some developmental delays.
His mother is no longer living and he lived with his father until he was relinquished to the orphanage. Since beginning treatment for the hypothyroidism, he has become much more playful and has more energy. He understands simple commands, but does not speak much and it is not known if this is all developmental or partly due to living where the language is different than where he is from.
This boy is about 10 years old and is HIV+
He loves playing soccer and says he wants to be a doctor when he grows up. He enjoys going to school and is in the second grade. He’s a good student who studies well by himself but also asks questions in class when needed. He’s gone through a lot in his young life and is ready for a forever family.
Boy, born around May 31, 2012
microcephaly, craniosynostosis, blind, and deaf, as well as undescended testes, and possible developmental delays
He is developmentally delayed. He cannot support his head. He can hold an object in each hand and he feeds and sleeps well. He is a very cute baby boy! He needs a family to provide him with the love and care he lacked early in life so that he can flourish and reach his full potential.
Update 2013:
He cannot sit without support, but smiles when you play with him. He does not respond to light or moving objects, He kicks his legs and waves his arms.
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