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Macarius
Boy, born April 2009
Cerebral palsy – Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Moderate mental delays; Divergent strabismus; Planovalgus (foot) deformity; malnutrition
Macarius speaks, plays toys and has a positive personality, smiles often. He is a very good boy!
Macarius doesn’t walk, the boy needs a surgery and even with surgery there can be only hopes for his future ability to walk. The doctor in the orphanage says he has good prognoses for the future and his development.
Additional pictures available. Large families welcome, travel required.
Matthew
Boy, born September 2010
Infantile cerebral paralysis, binominal hemiplegia; Internal hydrocephaly; Dysplasia of coxa (hips)
Such a little sweetie … look at those delicate fingers and big dark eyes!
He has possible features of FAS. This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.
Gibson
Boy, born August, 2010
Infantile cerebral paralysis; binominal hemiplegia; post-convulsive syndrome; cognitive delays
Gibson needs a family, or he could spend the rest of his life in a crib. This lovely boy needs a HOME!
Ernie
Boy, born December 2010
Hydrocephaly
Ernie can sit independently. He smiles, plays with toys – and has the most adorable wispy hair!
Ashton
Boy, born August 2010
Spinal bifida of lumbar area with hydrocephaly; lower smoldering paraparesis
An adorable grin on Ashton!
Large families welcome, travel required. Married couples only.
Nevaeh
Girl, born, March 2010
Cerebral palsy, optic atrophy, developmental delays
Ohh, I love her little pouf of hair, what a lovely little girl.
Not sure how much vision she has.
Liam
Boy, born March 2006
Cerebral Palsy, significant mental delays
Not a great picture, but Liam is a cutie! Even though he has CP, it’s nice to see him in a place that has him up and about.
Large families welcome, travel required. Married couples only.
Tatumn
Girl, born January 2002
She has moderate mental delays
What a beautiful smile!
Currently Tatumn lives in school orphanage. She is very friendly and easy-going.
Aubree
Girl, born Aug. 1999
Diagnoses: arthrogryposis; mental delay
Aubree is very active, easy-going, and friendly. Currently, she lives in a special school-orphanage.
From one of our adoptive families who visited with her in August 2012: She truly is a ray of sunshine! She comes out to greet us in her wheelchair (she has good upper body strength, her legs are fixed straight out in front of her and are tiny. She doesn’t appear to have AMC in her upper limbs at all. She is extremely friendly and happy, she enjoys singing and dances in her wheelchair. She can also use her upper body strength to scoot around the floor. I am so excited that she is available because I know she will be a wonderful daughter if just given a chance. This girl just exudes love and happiness! The orphanage does provide the children with an education, and even music instruction. We were able to see Aubree perform in a concert that the children gave for their visitors (they have help from humanitarian groups that come in to work on the building and work with the children). If anyone asks about her, I would love to talk with them more about the orphanage and the children there. They have my heart!
*** ADDITIONAL $3000 GRANT AVAILABLE FOR AUBREE’S ADOPTION ***
Collier
Boy, born October 1999
Down syndrome, significant mental delays
This handsome young man has waited a long time for a family of his own!
Large families welcome, travel required.
Cambria
Girl, born January 2005
Anophthalmos (absence of eyes)
What a sweet little girl! She is walking independently.
Married couples only, travel required. Large families welcome!
Jett
Boy, born February 2009
Microcephaly, Congenital hydrocephalus, Pericarditis
Such a handsome boy!
Large families welcome, travel required.
Zoey
Girl, born November 2007
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection, Profound mental delays, Other paralytic syndromes (CP), epilepsy, Microcephaly, Coloboma of optic disc
Sweet love needs a family, or she’s destined to a life lying in a crib. She has a host of needs; a family will need to be well prepared — but she deserves the chance to bloom!
Maiya
Girl, born 2006
After-effects of early organic affection of the central nervous system in the form of intelligence deficiency, atactic syndrome (epilepsy).
She does not talk, only makes sounds; fulfills simple tasks.
Maiya has a sunny smile, doesn’t she? She’s waited long enough — let’s help her find a family of her own!
Jenny
Girl, Born October 2009
CP and Tetralogy of Fallot (heart condition)
Sweet Jenny is waiting for you! She is almost 3 years old, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was born with cerebral palsy and a heart condition, for which she has already had surgery. She is not able to sit on her own, and will greatly benefit from a loving family, medical care and therapy! If she is not adopted, she will remain bedridden for life.
More photos available. Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome.
Ginger & Jamie (twins)
Fraternal Twins, born August 2007
FAS
FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER!
Ginger and Jamie are 5 years old and waiting for their forever family. They are fraternal twins and can only be adopted together as siblings.
Both children have significant effects from fetal alcohol syndrome. Both of them are very social and friendly. They deserve to be in a family who can care for them!! Both children are cognitively delayed, with vision issues as well.
Ginger (left): brown hair and big blue eyes! severe congenital myopia, organic affection of the central nervous system, nanism of somatic genesis, mental retardation
Jamie (right) brown hair and brown eyes: organic affection of the central nervous system, congenital hypotheriosis, severe myopia, mental retardation.
From a family who met them in 2012:
They were [children] I wanted to remember. We met them both on several occasions during our outside visits. Ginger was all over my hubs, tugging, pulling, hitting, and climbing all over him. To say she wanted attention from him is an understatement. She had lots of energy and always wanted me to pick her up. She always wanted me to hold her hand too! We went on several walks together. She’s a spitfire for sure! Jamie was a lovely little boy. He was always so helpful to the younger kids in their groupa. He loved to push the others on their bikes and was a big help to the nannies. They’re both available and would thrive with lots of love, structure, and attention. I’d be happy to share our experience if any one is interested!
Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome. Travel required.
Todd
Boy, born December 2010
Blind
Todd is such a handsome fellow!
All we know is that he is listed as “blind” — not sure if he has any vision at all.
Francesca
Girl, born February 1999
Affection of the central nervous system, spastic low paraparesis, myopia, hip dysplasia, mental delays
What a lovely young lady — she’s waited far too long for a family.
Please help find her family before she ages out (at 16)!
Additional photos available. Married couples only; travel required.
Kanani
Girl, born April 2008
Anophthalmos of the left eye, optic atrophy of the right eye, spastic tetraparesis
Kanani has been transferred!
Lovely Kanani needs a family to help her reach her full potential.
From a family who met her in May 2012:
Kanani is very sweet girl. She is well cared for in a good orphanage by caring nannies. She gets lots of outside time when it’s warm out but this time is spent lying down in the stroller as she can’t sit on her own. She can hold on to your fingers and seems to just love to have attention although with her eye troubles it is difficult for her to respond. She likes to have her cheek stroked and her hand held. She is quite stiff and in need of physiotherapy and most of all love and attention. We were told that she will be transferred to an institution very soon unless a family is found as children at this orphanage are typically transferred at age 4.
Large families welcome; travel required.
Asher
Boy, born February 2009
Cerebral palsy, spastic low paraparesis, retinopathy
Such a handsome boy! He has such beautiful big eyes.
Large families welcome, travel required. Married couples only.
Leann
Girl, born January 2009
Heart condition – Double discharge of vessels from the right ventricle (after surgery); Urinary/urethra condition – Ureterostomy (after surgery), atrophy of the anus, colostomy (after surgery)
Leann may have some effects of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome), based on social history.
Additional medical diagnosis available for serious inquiries.
Leann is a very clever, cheerful, jesting girl. She speaks well, and is very sociable.
Update 2013: Leann is one of the loveliest little girls… She chats a lot, laughs, and never complains, even though she has spent most of her short life in and out of hospital . She can run and jump, talk, and she is smart and intelligent.
Davis
Boy, January 2010
Epilepsy; Congenital cytomegalovirus infection; Acute myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
Sweet little Davis has so much potential!
Large families welcome, travel required.
Randall
Boy, born 1999
Down syndrome; infantile cerebral paralysis
Randall is a handsome young man who likes to play outside, and is described as gentle with others. He is a sunny, cheerful boy, who also enjoys arts and crafts. He’s non-verbal, but is curious and open-hearted.
From a family who met him in summer 2012:
It took us a few days to really get to know Randall. He was not seeking out all the attention that some of the others were. He was content to swing and sing to himself while waiting patiently for someone to kick a soccer ball with him. Oh how he loves to kick a soccer ball.
He is such a kind gentle boy. He would patiently wait to ask to look through our photobooks. Unlike some of the others he was happy to just look – he didn’t need extra attention while looking through it. He was the most careful with the books always being sure to return them safely.
He has some speech issues. He talks and sings but is hard to understand. I think just before we left he was taken for surgery on his palate which may be why he has speech issues.
In addition to swinging and kicking the soccer ball he loves crafts (stringing tiny beads and coloring) He loved the electronic toys we brought – remote control helicopter and translator. But unlike many of the others he always waited his turn, was careful with the items and always gave it to the next boy when his time was up!
Unfortunately Randall is older – his time is running out!! It’s a pretty easy region – the 10 day wait has been waived in the past – and the boys are taken care of.
Merida
Girl, born May 2003
Bilateral hearing loss, right-sided hemiparesis, cognitive delays
What an adorable young lady!
Large families welcome, travel required.
Kellsey
Girl, born May 2008
Microcephaly; Coloboma of optic disc; Hypoplasia and dysplasia of lung; Ventricular septal defect; Convergent concomitant strabismus; Mixed specific developmental disorders
“Kellen” has been renamed — this is actually a GIRL! Let’s find this little love a family 
Quinn
Boy, born March 2005
Congenital hydrocephalus; Coloboma of optic disc; Other paralytic syndromes (CP); Disorder of brain, unspecified; Dislocation of shoulder joint; Atrioventricular block, first degree
Quinn is 7 years old — let’s help him find his family. Every child deserves a loving family to call their own.
Landon
Boy, born March 2009
Spina bifida; Congenital hydrocephalus; Other paralytic syndromes (cerebral palsy); Acute myocarditis; malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies
Precious boy! Landon needs a family to help him grow, and keep him healthy.
Large families welcome; travel required. Married couples only.
Elias
Boy, born August 2011
inflammatory diseases of central nervous system; Congenital hydrocephalus; Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways; Carrier of viral hepatitis B
What a sweet baby Elias is!
Elias is in a fast region that often waives the 10 day wait. Married couples only, travel required.
Additional photos available.
Aven
Boy, born June 2009
Dandy-Walker syndrome; hydrocephalus; Hypoplasia and dysplasia of lung; Atrial septal defect; Congenital subluxation of hip; chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent; Convergent concomitant strabismus; Bilateral inguinal hernia; Tetraplegia, unspecified
This little boy has a laundry list of issues, but I’m confident there is a family out there who will be able to look at this picture and see a child, their son.
Large families welcome, travel required.
Waniya
Girl, born October 2007
Cerebral palsy; Mixed specific developmental disorders; Coloboma of optic disc
Waniya (pronounced Wa-NEE-ya) — a Lakota (Sioux) name that means “breath of life.”
Waniya is a gem; she needs a family to reach her true potential.
Daisy
Girl, born March 2005
Epilepsy; Other paralytic syndromes (cerebral palsy); Microcephaly; Coloboma of optic disc; Severe mental delays; intracranial injury
Daisy is a sweet flower who needs a family to really blossom! Otherwise, she’s destined to a life in an institution.
Vijay
Boy, born December 2007
Congenital hydrocephalus; epilepsy; cerebral palsy; Convergent concomitant strabismus; Optic atrophy
Vijay means “Victory” and we are all hoping he will find a family where he can thrive. That would be a victory, indeed! Please help save him from a lifetime in a crib.
Large families welcome, travel required.
Brenna
Girl, born December 2007
Microcephaly; Other congenital valgus deformities of feet (duck toed); Coloboma of optic disc; Severe mental delays; strabismus; paralytic syndromes (cerebral palsy?)
What a cutie! And what a world of different a head of hair would make for her, she needs to be in pigtails!
Cecily
Girl, born January 2007
Mixed developmental disorders; congenital malformations of ribs; Coloboma of optic disc; strabismus; Mild protein-energy malnutrition
Cecily should be getting ready for kindergarten, not an institution!
She has some facial features of possible FAS, but this is not documented and is only a cautionary disclosure.
Rania
Girl, born March 1999
Down syndrome
She looks so thoughtful, doesn’t she? She only has until age 16 to be adopted — let’s not let her wait that long! This princess needs a Mama!
Emmalyn
Girl, born May 2001
Down syndrome
Emmalyn is a beauty, with her shy smile!
Such a gift to be able to advocate for these older girls. Large families welcome!
Kinley
Girl, born April 2001
Down syndrome
Sweet Kinley, she’s never has really had her picture taken before, but she’s trying! It’s apparent she’s in need of dental work, and either glasses or surgery to help her vision.
She’s already waited so long, let’s find Kinley her mama!
Gracelynn
Girl, born December 2002
Down syndrome
Well, doesn’t this little pixie look like a spit fire? Those deep brown eyes are gorgeous!
Large families welcome, travel required.
Barrett
Boy, born October 2011
This little love has a heart defect and numerous other health issues: condition after resection of coarctation of the aorta, aneurysm of interatrial septum with multiple defects perimembranous (VSD), laryngotracheomalacia (collapsed airway), micrognathia (abnormally small jaw), tracheostomy
It’s suspected that Barrett may have Pierre Robin syndrome or a chromosome deletion. Families should be prepared for additional health needs, just in case.
Barrett desperately needs a family to give him the love, attention and medical care he needs to thrive.
Missy
Girl, born September 2008
Cerebral Palsy
Sweet girl needs a family to save her from a lifetime in a crib. No further pictures or information on her current condition is currently available.
Large families welcome, travel required.
Sabin
Boy, born October 2004
HIV-infection, IV clinical stage, no signs of AIDS, biochemistry test is good; congenital hydrocephaly (shunting); myatonia disorders; disco-visual nerve subatrophy; myelinic cone fibers; hypertrophy of palatine tonsils; two anomalous chords of ventricle; biliary dyskinesia; slight mental delay with minimal behavioral disorders, night enuresis, organic emotional instable disorders. Probable FAS.
He is said to be very careful and orderly, so he is probably a kid who does very well with routines and structure. He is also described as very helpful.
Edgar
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.
Abner
Boy, born December 2009
Diagnosis: after-effects of general disease of the central nervous system (neuroinfection); spastic tetraparesis with strong motor disorders; general mental delays, including speech underdevelopment; undescended testicles; shortcut frenulum of tongue; convergent squint
Anne
Girl, born February 2008
Diagnosis: epilepsy, generalized form with severe seizures
Moderate mental delay
Sweet Anne, all dolled up for her picture!
She does have some general delays, and is not yet independent with potty training. She would greatly benefit from being in a family!
From a family who met her in April 2013:
Anne is walking independently. She can go up and down steps with help. She smiles a lot. She likes to drop toys and watch them fall. She appears to be connected to her caregiver and goes to her for comfort. She liked a music/light up toy but needed guidance to activate it. She appears pretty cognitively delayed, and doesn’t have any verbal language. I see a lot of progress in her with the right family and interventions!
Married couples only, travel required.
Marshall
Boy, born January 2010
Congenital hydrocephalus
Marshall looks great! Three years old and ready to RUN — he looks like he’ll keep his mama busy and on the go!
WHY is he still waiting!?
Taylor
Girl, Born July 2005
Taylor is a beautiful girl who has only been transferred here recently. She has mild CP and has great potential in a family environment. She will benefit so much from physical therapy, and of course the love and encouragement of her own family.
Married couples only, larger families and older parents welcome, travel required.
Angela
Girl, born February 2001
Diagnosis: severe grade of the mental delay, hydrocephalus, fibrosis of hyaloid, secondary glaucoma, exfoliation/detachment of retina, congenital defect of the heart partition
Angela is very small for her age. She needs a family!
Tyson
Boy, born May 2000
Diagnosis: congenital anomaly of brain development in form of microcephaly with severe lag in development of psychological, speech and motor development, myopathic syndrome
Additional medical information and social history available for potential families. Families must be home study approved to commit to Tyson.
Clarice
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, in addition 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.
Interested families should be homestudy approved prior to commitment.
Greta
Girl, born November 1998
Down syndrome
Mama, are you out there? Please come get me! We are so happy for the chance to help sweet Greta find her family.
Greta is very petite; more the size of a 5 year old than the 13 year old she actually is. Developmentally, she is quite delayed, probably closer to a 3-4 year old. In many ways, she is toddler like. Greta is missing out on the essential things in life- a mama and daddy to teach her the things she needs to know, school lessons to maximize her potential for learning, and hope for a future.
From a family who visited with her in September 2012: “Greta desperately desires to be loved and shown affection. It broke our hearts to see how desperate she was for attention. She would climb up us before we even knew what was happening and was clinging to us. She probably needs to go to a family that can devote a lot of one on one attention to her, and that she be the youngest child, because she can get aggressive when she is jealous for attention. I hope this helps her find a family.”
From a family who visited with her in August 2012: “Love Greta! She climbed over the playpen wall to hug on me. She’s walking now, thanks to a team of foreign therapists who worked in that groupa. She has so much potential- but needs a lot of love and a family! I just know there has to be a family out there for this thin, wiry little girl, a family who likes to play and be energetic ”
More photos available! Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome. *** Families with adoptive experience and a completed home study would be the best option for Miss Greta. ***
Katrina
Girl, Born December 2001
Oh what a miracle, to have an updated photo of Katrina!!! And there is the light I knew had to be there! She doesn’t realize it, but now that she has a profile here on Reece’s Rainbow, Katrina has a CHANCE…a chance for a new life, a family of her own, to get out of these four walls and to have something to smile about.
From her medical records: Down syndrome, significant cognitive delay (coupled with FAS), flatfoot, partial atrophy of optic nerves, esotropia, secondary cardiomyopathy.
From a missionary who visited with her in March 2012: Oh my heart…I so wanted to bring her home! She is a giggly soft hearted darling…she needs a mama!
Katrina and Tania can be adopted together if a family is approved and interested. Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome, travel required.
Eric
Boy, born Dec 2008
Eric is a smiley little fellow who likes to feel his caretaker’s heartbeat or pulse, because it comforts him. He would be a wonderful little brother in a household of older children.
Eric has arthrogryposis and compensated hydrocephalus. He has had a surgical repair of spina bifada. Overall, he is healthy and would do well in a family without smaller children. His upper body is quite strong and he has full use of his hands, fingers and arms, but he has little control or movement in his lower limbs and they are significantly smaller than his upper body. He can squeeze very tightly with his hands, and reach a full arm’s length with no problems even though his resting position is the one you see in the pictures. He does not talk, according to the caretakers but does make sounds to communicate. Cognitively, he has significant delays due to his history of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. He is very much still an infant in many ways.
The picture in the orange shirt was taken at age 18 months, and the second picture was taken at 3 years old. He may have a sister a few years older in a different region who possibly could also be available for adoption or he could be adopted separately. She also has special needs.
Francis
Boy, born Oct 2004
This young man has a deep mental delay, and cerebral palsy.
From a family who met him in 2011:
Sweet Francis needs a family. He does not currently sit up, but I think he probably could if he were given an opportunity to be out of his chair and get stronger. Overall, Francis seems to be physically healthy, aside from his CP. I suspect his cerebral palsy
affects his upper and lower body. He is very tight. More concerning is his emotional well being. Francis does not get much mental stimulation or interaction, outside of his immediate basic needs. The caregivers are kind and do love him, but are unsure what to do with him. He gets good basic care. He is fed and is clean. He is not left in a crib. He sits in his orange chair all day long. I tried to talk to Francis and touch him. He is very uncomfortable with touch, but he has the sweetest blue eyes and I know that the right family could draw this little boy out of his shell. Please someone, take a chance on Francis. He will thrive with the proper care and stimulation.
Leonard
Boy, born November 2002
Leonard is so handsome! Growing well, and is blessed to be in a boarding SCHOOL for children with special needs, not an adult mental institution. He has Down syndrome, but no other medical conditions listed at this time. He is said to be very quiet, friendly and cheerful.
Hope someone will see this darling boy and give him the chance he deserves to have a loving family of his own. Married couples only. Older parents and large families welcome. Travel required.
Wayne
Boy, born January 2005
Wayne is a sad fellow, who could benefit greatly from more attention, and a patient, loving family. He’s said to cry often 
He has a deep mental delay, cerebral palsy / spastic diplegia, and microcephaly (small head size), .
Roger
Boy, born July 2006
This dear boy is listed as having "childhood autism" — if it is truly autism or autistic behaviors due to orphanage life and his other special needs, we really don't know.
He is said to have encephalopathy (unspecified disease of the brain), Childhood autism, and moderate mental delays.
He also has vision problems: Convergent concomitant strabismus (crossing eyes) and hypermetropia (far-sighted); and is said to be anemic.
More photos available.
George
Boy, born January 2003
George is HIV+
Such beautiful hazel eyes this boy has!
More photos available.
For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.
David
Boy, born March 2004
David has cerebral palsy and his eyes cross. He would do so well in a loving family!
Dylan
Boy, born March 2003
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Ohhh, bright sun!
This handsome little guy has eyes that cross, so an opthamologist visit will be in order when he gets home. He’s looks pretty small for his age! Doesn’t he look like he needs a Mama to scoop him up & snuggle?
Dylan can be adopted with COLLIER!
Justin
Boy, born June 2011
Love this little swaddled baby! What a little dumpling!
Justin has Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease; he is said to have a double discharge of the great vessels from right ventricle, with stenosis of pulmonary artery. Secondary defect of chamber divider, cardiac insufficiency 1st degree.
Kristopher
Boy, born September 2004
Cerebral paulsy, spastic diplegia, mental delay, epileptic syndrome, crossed eyes.
Look at the bright smile on this handsome boy! Kristopher has cerebral palsy and is cross-eyed, but would do so well in a family of his own!
Tessa (Lora)
Girl, born August 2008
We were recently informed LORA is actually Tessa!
What a little doll Tessa is! She really needs a family — she has a whole host of medical issues.
Mental delay, rickets, strabismus (crossed eyes), epilepsy, and a speech delay. She does not talk at all. She prefers to be alone. Some of her behaviors remind autism but she was not diagnosed with it. Her epilepsy is well controlled by medications. It has been suggested that Tessa may have Angelman Syndrome, but this is not confirmed.
She is able to stand and walk independently. She does not have a diagnosis of CP but she walks unsteadily. She was previously diagnosed with microcephaly.
She deserves a loving family and a chance to reach her potential, not to be hidden away in a mental institution.
Cate
Cate was born in November, 2002
Isn’t she lovely? Cate is said to be a very nice girl who desperately needs a family.
Cate has heart issues, and her diagnoses are as follows: discordant atrioventricular junction, corrigent transposition of magistral vessels, coronary-left ventricle fistula, complete atrioventricular heart block
Cate does have some facial features of FAS, families considering her adoption should be educated on the spectrum effects of fetal alcohol syndrome and the challenges of adopting older children.
Raymond
Boy, born July 2007
Raymond has arthrogryposis, and optic nerve atrophy, and he is cross- eyed. He desperately needs a family to care for him and help him reach his full potential! If Raymond is not adopted, he’s destined for a life in bed, with little outside stimulation.
Tania
Girl, born August 2002.
She is said to be independant and active, and she especially loves to swing. She is shy with other children, and seeks attention from adults, cuddling up when hugs and affection are available.
From her medical records: Down syndrome, esotropia, flatfoot, secondary cardiomyopathy.
From a missionary who visited with her in March 2012: One time the care giver made her sit with other children she was so desperate for me all to herself shecried! she really didnt want to share me. This is seriously one child who wants a Mama! She seemed so bright, there is so much potential here being wasted. She whacked the other children to keep them away from me but I could tell she was not an aggressive child. Tania is fiesty and able and just desperate for love! I loved her!!! I wanted to bring her and Katarina home. Tania is always active and she loves playing with her swing set, unlike the other kids who rather just play with their toys. The child is a bit shy around the children of her age. However, she is very brave and courageous when dealing with new visitors. The girl suffers from a lack of motherly care and gentleness, so she is attracted to everyone who is nice and kind to her. She hides her lonely soul behind the wall of her active and independent lifestyle. But as soon as she receives a warm hug and a little love, the mischievous girl suddenly becomes docile and calm.
Larger families, older parents welcome. Travel required. This region does often waive the 10-day waiting period!
Harriet
Girl, born March 2007
URGENT: FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER to the INSTITUTION
Harriet has a cleft hard and soft palate. She has many facial features of fetal alcohol syndrome, please research this condition as a preparation for her needs. There are several children in this orphanage who could be adopted together!
From an adoptive family who visited with her in Jan 2012:
Jordan
Boy, born January 2005
Jordan is waving hello!
He has Down syndrome, and he seems very tiny for his age. The other picture we have of him, he is lying down — we have no other information about him, but it is possible he is not yet walking.
This sweet boy would thrive in a family!
Janna
Girl, born January 2005
Look at Janna’s long lovely fingers!
Janna has a congential anomaly of the brain. Both pictures we have of her she is lying down — she desperately needs a family to rescue her. Once she is transferred, she will likely be left in bed for the rest of her days.
There are many children in this orphanage who could be adopted together.
FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER!
From a family who met her in 2012:
I did not see her moving much but she would arch her back occasionally and make a few noises. She desperately wanted to move though. Desperately! She was the only child I ever saw that was given toys (I would suspect it was because the other kids would likely throw them out of the crib but Janna would keep them in the crib and play with them). The fact that she would play purposefully with toys speaks volumes about her cognitive ability. She would dangle the toys over her face and wiggle them around. She could move all of her limbs but did not seem to have enough strength to sit up on her own (although she almost did it). I do not know if she can roll herself over but when she did move she seemed to have more trunk and upper body strength then I expected. She was given one opportunity to sit up and be on her tummy and SHE LOVED IT! She reached for toys and enjoyed looking at herself in the mirror.
If I had to guess (and again it’s just a guess) I would guess that she has hydrocephalus and seizures. If that is true, I believe the care takers are hesitant to touch or move her. They may not understand hydrocephalus and seizures and are afraid to trigger one.
What touched me the most was every time I would rub her head or hands she looked at me like it was the most soothing thing that had ever happened to her – I will never forget that look. It was as if years of horrible memories were released and she soaked up the gentle attention.
My heart is absolutely broken for her… Janna is 7 years old and is living at the orphanage on borrowed time. It is believed that she will be transferred to a mental institution in September 2012. However if a family commits to adopt her the orphanage director may keep her at the orphanage until they come. I cannot even bring myself to think of her life in a mental institution, she is far too sweet and too gentle to deal with what she would experience. Please…someone…rescue Janna
Harold
Boy, born May 2009
This beautiful boy has hydrocephaly. He’s already three years old, and would obvsiously benefit from excellent medical care.
Troy
Boy, born September 2003
mild mental delays
Troy has been transferred to the local Internat. He is listed as having a mild mental delay. (His eyes look odd here because of the red eye reduction used on the photograph.)
Troy does not speak, but understands speech addressed to him.
Troy could be adopted with Sammy and Garrett.
From a family who met him in 2012:
The profile says he is non-verbal and that is true, he did not talk at all while I was there. However he was extremely gentle, kind, and had a very sweet demeanor. I took bubbles one day and all the kids mobbed me wanting to play, Troy just stood there patiently smiling at me and waiting his turn. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He would sit next to me at the table and would stare very sweetly at me and when I would make eye contact he would put his arms out to give me a hug. I do not know about his cognitive ability because I just did not get to spend enough time with him but he did understand the instructions he was given by his teacher and care taker at the boarding school with no problems, obeying them and following all their instructions (with a smile on his face). Physically he had no problems. I do not know if his lack of speech is due to trauma or an actual inability to form words. I will absolutely never forget how gentle and loving he was, he lives to be hugged and he loved what little one-on-one attention I was able to give him. He was so patient and kind to the other kids. A family would be blessed to have this precious boy as their son!
Brody and Auggie
Brody (on the left) born April 2006
Auggie (on the right) born March 2005
Rough mental delay, partial atrophy of eye nerves, cerebral palsy, episyndrome
From someone who met Brody in 2011 and Auggie in 2012:
Brody and Auggie are sweet little boys who appear to have some sort of genetic disorder that causes developmental delays and self-harming behaviors. They are not aggressive towards others, only towards themselves, and these behaviors can be halted temporarily by picking either boy up and spinning him around. Brody is able to walk, and can drink from a cup without help. He is not quite able to feed himself, but is willing to try. Auggie was in a laying room for over a year, but after only 3 months of physical therapy is now sitting independently and working on learning to stand. Both boys have wonderful, heart stealing smiles. Brody appears to be in his own world much of the time, and loves things that crinkle or light up, and things shaped like sticks, as well as hands, gloves, feet and socks. He shows numerous signs of autism, which may or may not be environmental. Auggie loves things that crinkle or light up, slinkies, music, and tv. He is more interactive than Brody, and appears to lift his arms up to indicate he would like to be held. This is the only form of communication I observed from either of the boys. The boys are currently living in separate orphanages. I pray a family will reunite these brothers together in one family, where they can receive all the love and attention they need to meet their full potential!
We hope a family will consider adopting them TOGETHER.
More pictures available.
Russ
Boy, born August 2005
URGENT: FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER to the INSTITUTION
Russ’s profile says “goloproentsephaliy” which is unclear, other than there’s some condition with his brain. It’s unclear if it’s a physical or mental condition.
It has been suggested that his ‘goloproentsephaliy’ may actually be holoprosencephaly like Catherine 9HA, but it would be a milder form than hers i.e. lobar or semi-lobar holoprosencephaly, rather than alobar.
Nathan
Boy, born September 2004
This handsome fellow has a mild mental delay. Can't you just imagine him in a family with a bunch of siblings to chase around outside? He's clearly not a fan of stopping his play for picture time
Arnold
Boy, born December 2005
URGENT: FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER to the INSTITUTION
This little cutie does not look happy about posing for the camera!
Arnold is said to have “lower paraparesis” – which may be anything from CP affecting his lower limbs to paralysis.
Travis
Boy, born November 2006
Travis is listed as having congenital defects of the Central Nervous System (CNS). We don’t have additional information yet on how that affects him overall.
From a family who met him in 2012:
When I saw Travis my heart completely broke. I remembered his picture where he was sitting up, and it was obvious that in the time since that picture was taken his health and any ability he once had had deteriorated. He laid nearly lifeless, covered with blankets (mind you it is very hot in the room). I only have the one picture of him because his position never changed. He rarely moved and seemed to be asleep all the time. The only time I ever saw him move he just rocking his head from side to side very slowly as he grinded his teeth…and grinded…and grinded. My instant feeling was that Travis had given up on life, and it breaks my heart.
Every time I saw him there was vomit on the blanket next to his mouth. I suspect it is due to improper feeding. Like Janna, Travis is living at the orphanage on borrowed time.
Please friends, let’s not let Travis give up on life. I don’t know what his future ability would be in a family but even if it never changed isn’t he deserving of the love of a family? Please…someone…rescue Travis.
Ross
Boy, born August 2003
Ross looks a little forlorn, but he's really chewing a chocolate treat!
His file says he has a seizure disorder, an possibly other mental disorders and brain damage — it is unclear if that all refers back to his seizure disorder. It does not state that he has a mental delay, but it is possible.
It also appears that he has either a lazy eye or vision issues, from the pictures.
More pictures available.
URGENT:
This is a new orphanage for us to work with. These children are older, and will be transferred at the end of summer and it will be extremely hard to adopt them once they are transferred.
If you are considering this child, please do not delay!
Olive
Girl, born March 2004
More pictures available.
Sweet girl, I love her curly hair! Olive is listed as having a mild-to-moderate mental delay. She is small, about the size of a typical 4-year-old. She has made good developmental progress being in this orphanage. Olive does show significant facial features of FAS, although this is not documented in her medical records.
URGENT: This is a new orphanage for us to work with. These children are older, and will be transferred at the end of summer and it will be extremely hard to adopt them once they are transferred.
If you are considering this child, please do not delay!
Donald
Boy, born April 2003
Donald has twinkling green eyes and blond hair. He is labeled as having mild mental retardation.
He has an unusually shaped head, but our team was told it did not damage his brain; it’s just oblate-shaped skull.
More pictures available.
URGENT:
This is a new orphanage for us to work with. These children are older, and will be transferred at the end of summer and it will be extremely hard to adopt them once they are transferred.
If you are considering this child, please do not delay!
Alan
Boy, born October 2003
Alan has a cleft palate and hydrocephalus, as well as mild mental retardation. This little boy does not have a moustache, the children were eating a snack just before their pictures were taken However, he does show strong facial features of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and the cleft palate and hydrocehalus are common conditions associated with this syndrome. Be sure to research FAS thoroughly so you are prepared for the challenges that come with this special need.
More pictures available.
URGENT: This is a new orphanage for us to work with. These children are older, and will be transferred at the end of summer and it will be extremely hard to adopt them once they are transferred. If you are considering this child, please do not delay!
Charles
Boy, born: June 2004
Charles is a sweet little guy, who looks like he’s in need of a Momma to scoop him up!
He is also listed as having barrel chest, which is common in children with Down syndrome. He has no listed heart condition or other health issues.
Charles can be adopted with Megan or any of the other children in this orphanage!
Megan
Girl, Born October 2002
Praise God for a new photo! Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL!? This beautiful girl is waiting for her forever family. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. She was born with Down syndrome, and is positive for Hep B.
Maggie
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.
Elise
Girl, Born April 2005
Elise a lovely girl who is six years old. She is blessed that her mother and grandmother visit her sometimes, but she is in need of a forever family.
Elise was born with CP. She walks with a push walker.
From her caregivers: friendly, communicative, likes to play with other children; memory is not very good; not very active.
Many more photos available.
Priscilla
Pretty Priscilla! More photos available. Priscilla has many facial features of FAS. She is also struggling with "pre-leukemia", also known as congenital Myelodysplastic syndrome. She really needs to get home!!
From her caregivers: communicative; adequate reactions. Character: cheerful, active, friendly, communicative, likes to play with different toys.
More photos available.
Louis
Boy, Born December 2006
HIV+, ADHD
From his caregivers: good results of blood tests; gets anti-retroviral therapy.
Character: hyperactive, restless, jumpy, sometimes disruptive behaved
Update Nov 2011:
Louis is a very active and communicative boy. He likes attention, he really needs a family. Just look at his smile. He is very sweet.
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Marla
Girl, Born March 2007
FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER!!!
Poor sweet Marla …she was born with severe CP. She has a loving personality, but is completely immobile on her own. She is facing transfer soon and will remain bedridden the rest of her life if she is not adopted (
From her medical records: Congenital malformation of the CNS: microcephaly, spastic tetraparesis. Can not walk. Does not speak.
Married couples only, older parents and large families welcome, travel required. More photos available.
Howell
Boy, Born February 2007
Howell is a sweet blonde haired boy who was born with CP. He is cognitively and physically delayed, and will really benefit from therapy and a loving family.
More photos available.
From his medical records: spastic paraparesis with the dysfunction of the function of the pelvc organs. Deep mental delay, hypoplasia of the right testicle.
Howell is able to control his bowels, but not his urine.
Brittany
Girl, Born April 2005
Brittany is a beautiful girl with striking blue eyes. She was born with severe effects of FAS. She is able to walk and speak some, but she is quite delayed. She will so benefit from having a loving family of her own.
More photos available
Nolan
Boy, Born October 2006
Nolan is a handsome little boy who was born with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). He is able to walk, but is not verbal (not certain whether by choice or inability) and is not very active with other children. Nolan will so benefit from having a family love him and help him come out of his shell.
From his medical records: alalia, significant mental delay, crossed eyes, hypospadias
Giselle
Girl, Born June 2007
Miss Giselle has struggled her whole life. She desperately needs a loving family of her own. She is facing imminent transfer.
From her medical records: congenital nervous system malformation, microcephaly, craniostenosis, spastic tetraparesis syndrome, internal hydrocephalus, simptomatic epilepsy, severe mental delay, congenital cataract of the right eye, choreoretinitis of both eyes, severe protein-energy malnutrition.
Yelena
Girl, Born June 2004
Yelena is HIV+.
What a beautiful, glowing smile Yelena has! Beautiful blonde hair (all hidden under her kerchief). She so badly wants a family of her own.
Recent families have visited with Yelena in country, and there are serious concerns about her behavior. She has been observed with aggressive behaviors, and would do best in a family without younger children at home. We have a missionary who met her, who is willing to chat with potential families.
Jake
Boy, Born May 2007
From his medical records: Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic damage of the CNS. Atrophy of the cerebral cortex. Cord was wrapped around his neck at birth, Jake has CP as a result.
Presley
Boy, Born March 2008
What a CUTIE! Presley is a sweet boy with blonde hair and bright blue eyes. He is a very happy and affectionate child.
He is mildly delayed cognitively, but he does have leukemia ;(
From his medical records: leukemia, delay of psychological and motor development, skull deformation (almost flat on the back), congenital isotropy of both eyes (crossed eyes)
Presley will benefit so greatly from having a loving family and access to adequate medical care for his leukemia and other conditions. More photos available.
Haven
Girl, Born March 2006
Poor Haven……sweet little girl. Such a pretty girl burdened with such medical and cognitive difficulties….and no mama to love her through them.
From her medical records: celiac disease, CP, toxic Hepatitis, hypotrophy of III stage
From our team who visited there: Haven is afraid of strangers and would not interact with us
Chase
Boy, Born July 2007
Chase is a handsome Roma boy with dark hair, olive skin and giant brown eyes. He needs a loving family of his own to bring him out of his shell and to finally feel comfortable and safe.
From his medical records: obvious mental delay, poor understanding, almost does not speak, nervous, not even-tempered.
Noel
Girl, Born October 2004
Oh, Noel! ;(( Noel was born with hydrocephaly and severe CP. She has had surgery and has a shunt for her hydrocephalus, but she is still just “existing” for right now. She is blessed to still be at the baby house….the director can’t bear to send her on.
There is no way to know her potential until she is out of an orphanage and in her own family setting. She will likely require 24 hour care. But she deserves a family of her own!
Because of her severe special needs, any family considering a commitment for Noel should be home study approved and have experience caring for a child with these significant needs.
Daphne
Girl, Born April 25, 2006
Daphne was born with CP. She is not able to walk and is significantly cognitively delayed. She is described as an affectionate and responsive child, and she would so benefit from having a loving family of her own.
She is facing transfer very soon, and will remain bedridden if she is not adopted.
More photos available
Gabrielle
Girl, Born October 2006
From her medical records: symptomatic early myoclonic encephalopathy, spastic tetraparesis, severe delay of psychospeech development, perceptive hearing loss
Gabrielle really needs a family of her own! She will remain bedridden for the rest of her short life if she is not adopted, and is facing the institution very soon.
Hanson
Boy, Born September 2005
HELP! I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!
Don’t mind the pink shirt, this is a boy!
From his medical records: Congenital defect of the central nervous system, rachischisis of transverse part of spine, internal hydrocephalus, ventriculoperitoneostomia, flail legs (low extremities paraparesis).
Hanson has been transferred to the mental institution already. He is living in a very rural place, and is a “lost boy” now. Hope someone will advocate for him!
Brandi (53)
Girl, Born August 31, 2007
Little Brandi is much loved….she has CP and microcephaly, but is physically active and in need of a forever family.
From her medical records: “lack of development of brain from birth” ,”specific problems of psychological development”, “loss of hearing in both ears”
Tressa
Girl, Born January 16, 2005
Probable FAS
Tressa is facing imminent transfer. She does not have much to be happy about. Maybe you can make this the last Christmas she spends alone?
Donations will be accepted for this child when further information is received.
Janelle
Girl, Born June 2007
FACING TRANSFER
Isn't Janelle pretty? She was born with CP and struggles some with "episyndrome". She is not able to walk on her own, but would such a blessing to any family.
She will remain bed/chair-ridden for life if she is not adopted. More photos available.
From her medical records: microcephaly. Spastic tetraparesis (CP), steady movement
violation. Episyndrome J 80-83, Q 02, J 40.6. Strabismus. ZPMR.
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.
Galen
Boy, Born April 10, 2005
Galen is an orphanage favorite! he has brown hair and brown eyes. Galen was born with mild CP. He is very physically active, able to walk on his own with no problems. The caregivers love him and say he is very friendly, smart and helpful. He does have strabismus.
Galen seems to be much like our Victor. He very much recognizes that he doesn't have his own mama and papa, and wants a family of his own.
Galen is blessed to still be at the baby house. He needs a family of his own!
More photos available. Married couples only.
Felix
Boy, Born October 20, 2003
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
What a cutie! Betcha he is a handful! Felix is blessed to be at more of an internat than the institution. He doesn’t have many words of his own, but his receptive understanding is very good. He is potty trained and does ask to go to the bathroom. He is described by his caregivers as very friendly and quite the comedian!
Felix urgently needs a family. He was raised as the only child with DS in the baby house. He was much loved and the only child with special needs there, so he didn’t know he was different….. he was raised like the rest of the kids…and was transferred late to the “Internat for Invalids”. Felix was ADORED up until he was about 8 and has taken the transfer very hard. Felix is SUCH a love and he deserves to have a family of his own. Please help us rally for Felix!
More photos available, married couples only.
Brandon
Boy, Born November 2005
NEW PHOTO! And what a blessing, too! Look how handsome he is!
Brandon is a sweet little boy who was born with CP. Brandon is socially and emotionally delayed. Whether his delays are simply from institutionalization or have a congenital basis is unknown. Only when he is a wanted part of a loving family and given access to proper medical and educational interventions can his true potential be revealed.
He is also said to have significant speech delays. He has crossed eyes and astigmatism.
Brandon is blessed to still be at the baby house. He is facing the institution. More photos available.
Leila
Girl, Born March 2005
Miss Leila is so pretty! Dark hair and giant brown eyes, she is waiting for her forever family. Leila does not have a specific diagnosis for her cognitive and physical delays. Her speech is severely delayed and she is not able to walk her own. She does have strabismus and an astigmatism.
Leila is blessed to still be at the baby house, but needs a family quickly.
Yana
Girl, Born November 9, 2001
Diagnosis: FAS and HIV positive.
Look at this cutie patootie! Perfect little princess, this one is, ready for the red carpet and a cameo appearance on Hannah Montana We are waiting on further medical info, but Yana also shows many of the common facial characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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Eric
BOY, Born October 29, 2006
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!
More medical info coming, please check back soon.
Eric will be institutionalized and remain bedridden for life…he needs a family quickly!
Preston (17)
BOY, Born July 5, 2006
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!
More medical info coming, please check back soon.
Preston will be institutionalized and remain bedridden for life…he needs a family quickly!
Angelia
Girl, Born April 7, 2001
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Angelia has been living in an institution for 5 years. Yet she is healthy, active, happy and SO ready for a family to love her and show her what her life is supposed to be like. She does have some strabismus, but no heart condition. The orphanage staff tell us she does like to play with toys, is interactive and affectionate, and has “potential to improve”.
Angelia is in a place where we have successfully adopted several children out of, and those families can tell you horror stories about many of the other kids there. Angelia is strong and healthy, despite her surroundings. What a miracle it would be to save her!
Eric
Boy, Born May 15, 2003
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Devon (Brian)
Boy, Born October 15, 2001
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Devon was previously listed as “Brian” — but it’s the same boy! He’s so handsome, and still waiting for a family.
Parker
BOY, born March 20, 2005
Parker is a handsome boy with big brown eyes! He is moderately cognitively delayed, and has a secondary cardiopathy. Parker will be a wonderful son!
Thomas
Boy, Born August 2007
From his medical records: congenital anomaly of the brain, internal hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, convergent strabismus.
Does not speak, but smiles a lot.
Kirk
BOY, born August 28, 2006
From his medical records: Connective tissue dysplasia, chest distortion, crossed eyes, delay of psychological development, functional cardiopathy.
Denis
BOY, born July 2006
HELP! I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!
From his medical records: epilepsy, frequent seizures therapeutic resistant, spastic tetraparesis, craniostenosis, gastroesophogeal reflux, congenital endogastritis
More photos available
From an adoptive family in summer 2012:
We saw Denis three different times at large group events at this orphanage, and he is a very cute little boy. He is small for his age, and he was in a wheelchair the times I saw him (that may have been just for transport). But he was alert and following what was going on (a puppet show once, and a musical performance another time) with real interest. He looked content and in a good mood every time we saw him.
This region typically waives the 10 day waiting period for children with special needs.
Vincent
Boy, Born August 27, 2007
Vincent was born with FAS. He has the softest brown hair and brown eyes. He is diagnosed with strabismus and myopia, but is medical healthy outside of that. Vincent is significantly cognitively delayed.
More photos available
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Emerson
Boy, Born May 2007
Emerson is growing up so fast! He is so tall now! He is a sweet, blonde haired, blue eyed boy waiting for his forever family. He is quite self sufficient and a happy child.
From his medical records: symptomatic epilepsy as a result of tuberous sclerosis (Bourneville-Pringle disease), (incomplete form)dysplastic cardiopathy, thymokesis, anemia
MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE
Kristie
Girl, Born 2001
Kristie was born with Klippel Feil syndrome, as kyphosis and 6 of her vertebrates are fused together. Despite this, she is completely mobile and totally functional/self sufficient. She is also of typical development cognitively. Kristie’s older sister was recently adopted into another family (separated legally), so Kristie is still waiting for her own “forever family”.
Hope someone will consider her, more photos available.