Everyone loves a precious little girl they can dress up in frilly dresses and hair bows. They capture the hearts of every daddy in the world!
Here are some who are waiting for their family at the end of Reece's Rainbow. Their special needs include such things as arthrogryposis, CP, spina bifida, FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), Autism, and other diagnoses.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCESS AND/OR ANY OF THE WAITING CHILDREN ON THIS PAGE, PLEASE INQUIRE.
The majority of these children posted here can also be adopted by CANADIAN FAMILIES! Please inquire!
Girl, born Feb 2009
Nadya is a dear little girl who has a small headsize and may have numerous delays associated with this–one doctor has indicated that this is very concerning until the cause of her microcephaly is found.
There is a possibility that she could develop normally.
Costs in this region with this agency are expected to be around $38,000.
DOB 12/5/2009
This little one was born at about 32 weeks at 3.4lbs and is currently in a positive institutional environment after previously being in foster care. Her last update notes that she is doing well developmentally based on her adjusted age, and that she loves playing with other children and with toys. She was under incubator treatment for about 2 months after birth, and during hospitalization, she developed a mass on her cheek due to a congenital infection, for which she may need plastic surgery in the future. This little girl also has been noted to have gingival hyperplasia, partial syndactyly and polydactyly of her right foot, flexion of thumbs, a sacral dimple, and a small Atrial Septal Defect. A genetic consult noted potentials of progeria and telangiectasia. She is now living at a care center where she is able to receive regular on site therapy and has made great improvements. She is now able to walk and run. She is also improving in her speech development and is reportedly able to follow simple instructions and speak a few words. She is described as a bright and charming child who has good developed good relationships with both her caregivers and other children.
This special little girl is in need of a family who has access to the medical resources that she needs and is comfortable with a potential genetic syndrome. State of residence may be flexible, please contact Erin for more details.
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Girl, born June 2010
Hazel eyes
Fuzzy hair
Tranquil character
Josie's medical status was updated in late 2011. She does NOT have Down syndrome.
Beautiful little Josie was born prematurely to a mother without prenatal care. She suffered from lack of oxygen during birth. She had some paraylsis in half of her face, which is reported to be resolved. Her lungs were under-developed, so she may have some pulmonary issues — we're not sure to what extent.
Josie has some serious neurological problems, and an underdeveloped brain. Her official medical diagnosis at this time is FAS (Fetal Alchohol Syndrome), and her physical development is delayed. There is some concern about her ability to walk, due to her neurological issues, but she's really too young to know for certain at this point.
DOB 1/16/2010
With big, dark eyes and a full head of hair, this little girl is easy to love. She was born by caesarean surgery to a woman with gestational diabetes, and was hospitalized for ten days from her birth on January 16, 2010 for respiratory difficulties. Since then, she has struggled to develop in a predictable manner, but doctors are not sure why. All her tests (MRI, heart, vision, hearing, Down syndrome) have been normal. Also a karyotyping showed normal chromosomal patterns. She previously was living with a foster family who described her as a child with a huge smile and happy nature. She was transferred to a care center where she could receive regular therapies for her development delays. She is now reportedly able to walk on her own and seems to be on target for her motor skills. She still has delayed speech development. Since receiving therapy her house mother, whom she goes home with every night, has reported that she no longer avoids eye contact or pushes her body back when held.
She is a happy and smiling child who likes being with others. She is ready for a family who is open to developmental delays, and has access to ongoing medical treatment, including physical therapy. The best family will be one with flexible expectations of her abilities when she is older. There are many unknowns about this cutie, and a family who understands this will be the one who succeeds with her. State of residence may be flexible, please contact Erin for more details.
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"
DOB 8/12/2009
This special little girl was born at 36 weeks and weighed 5.34 lbs at birth. She was born with cleft edges of both lips, for which she received surgery in June 2010, and agenesis of all five fingers on her right hand. Also she had heart surgery to close a VSD. She has retinopathy of prematurity and has slight pale optic disks of both eyes as well as a deep sacral dimple of her spine. In May 2011 she had surgery to receive a feeding tube. She receives nutrients through the feeding tube 3 times a day and also is able to eat snacks throughout the day on her own. Earlier this year she was transferred to a care center where she could receive more regular therapy to help her meet her full potential. She currently receives physical therapy two times a week and is now able to walk on her own, as well as transfer objects between her hands. She is able to say a few words (such as Mom and Dad) and also use body language to express her wishes. Her housemother reports that she is able to understand simple instructions. It is also reported that she has a good relationship with both her housemother and the other children. She is not shy with strangers and is happy to greet others with a smile. She is described as an active and bright little girl who can be stubborn at times. In September 2011 she was reportedly 23.7 lbs and 31.6 inches tall and was at a 15 month developmental level.
She is in need of family who are able to provide her with the ongoing medical care and therapies that she will need and who are open to the unknowns of her medical conditions. State of residence may be flexible, please contact Erin for more details.
Girl, Born July 2, 2007
Lynne is a beautiful blue eyed girl who was born with FAS. She is quite smart and high functioning socially. She is described as calm and friendly, and will do well in a family. From her medical records: FAS, Congenital heart disease; minor pulmonary valve stenosis; delay of psychological development, crossed eyes.
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Girl, born in February 2007
Gray eyes
Hair dark brown
Nature calm; very quiet and kind personality
Marcia has a mild form of paraparesis, pelvic organs dysfunction, instability of hip joints; stemming from her main diagnoses — compensated hydrocephalus (treated with a shunt) and operated spina bifida.
The girl has had several successful surgeries as a baby. At this point, she has limited mobility (she walks, but needs assistance), but the doctors are sure that she will be walking without a help in the future. She has urinary incontinence and never been potty trained and has never been seen by an urologist. Neurosurgeons, however, are very happy with her progress and give a very good prognosis. They mention good muscular activity in her legs and good intellectual functioning. She understands commands and follows directions very well, although her speech is delayed. She was seen by a speech therapist during one of her hospitalizations, and the speech therapist was very happy with her progress. She has a good disposition and loves to cuddle. She is able to form secure attachments with adults who take care of her, loves her nanny at the hospital and always cries when it's time to go back to the orphanage. She is not thriving at the orphanage and really needs a loving family.
MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE, MARRIED COUPLES AND SMALL FAMILIES ONLY.
Girl, Born May 2007
Miss Angelina also has spina bifida. She has blonde hair and giant blue eyes!
From her medical records: Congenital dysfunction, myelocele of lumbosacral part of spinal cord (had surgery); internal hydrocephalus, flail legs with dysfunction of pelvis/hips, delay of psychological development.
More photos available
DOB 6/12/2009
This beautiful little girl was born at 40 weeks and weighed 7.48 lbs at birth. She was hospitalized for 3 days in July 2009 for gastroenteritis. She has been diagnosed with sunset eyes and microcephaly, and is reportedly unable to see. Since being transferred to a care center that could provide her with regular therapy sessions her development has greatly improved. She is now able to sit, stand and walk with support.
This cutie is in need of a family who are open to unknowns and who are able to provide her with any medical care or therapies that she needs. State of residence may be flexible, please contact Erin for more details.
Girl, Born September 2008
This beauty was born with significant effects from FAS 
Look how beautiful she is! SO happy to have a new photo!
FAS, syndrome of movement disorders in form of two-sided pyramidal insufficiency, condition after surgery: abdominal incision, bowel resection (September 19, 2008), end-to-end abdominal anastomosis as a result of enterocolitis and serous peritonitis, examination stage and assumption of partial optic atrophy, slight protein-energy malnutrition, defficiency anemia.
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.
Girl, Born March 26, 2009
YAY, MORE new photos of Delilah! Sweet Delilah was born with
Larsen syndrome. She does have additional limb deformities, in addition to the typical hand and foot differences common in Larsen syndrome. Hoping to learn more about any possible medical or cognitive needs she has as a result of her genetic differences.
More photos available! Married couples only, large families and older parents welcome, travel required.
Girl, Born February 2010
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.
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
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Girl was born in August 2010
Arianna was born blind and with cleft/facial issues. More info is available through the agency. Let's get this muffin HOME.
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January 2007
Leah is a small girl. She has dark eyes and brown hair. She is inquisitive and big-hearted. Leah is very affectionate, kind and sweet. She prefers individual attention. Her development is delayed, she has strabismus and she is living with HIV.
Up to 3 children in the home. Exceptions are occasionally made on a case-by-case basis. Parents up to 50 years old. Unrelated children cannot be adopted simultaneously in this region.
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Girl, Born June 2006
Sara is a beautiful little girl who needs a loving family! She is diagnosed with general global delays, has some strabismus, does not speak very much, and has 6 fingers on one hand. Info regarding her family history may lend some ideas about her delays and a more realistic and detailed diagnosis.
Character: sociable, independent, affectionate
Girl, May 20, 2006
Tatiana reminds me so much of our Daisy, with her big blue eyes! She was born with FAS, but her medical records do not indicate any additional medical complications. She is also HIV positive.
She is facing transfer to an older child internat very soon, but she can still be adopted from there. Would rather see her in a family! She has been waiting SO long.
From an adoptive family who met her in summer 2011: Tatiana is a sweetheart, and she wants a mama so badly. When we'd go to get our kids, she kept asking "And Tania? And Tania?" She would sob when we would leave her with the groupa. Out of all the kids there, she was the only that I saw playing pretend – eating pretend food, taking care of baby dolls. She is very emotionally fragile, and she seems to get overwhelmed. She is very small and thin. She has big blue eyes, and she desperately wants to be held and cuddled.
More photos available. Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome, travel required.
Girl, Born February 1, 2010
We are so happy to have some updated pictures of Mandy! She was born with multiple skeletal anomalies, including fused/webbed hands.
From her medical records:
- syndactyly of hands and feet
- steeple tower head
- psychological and motor delay
- patent foramen ovale
- secondary defect of interatrial septum
- Her current weight is 9 kg 800 g; height is 77 cm.
The girl is smiling, laughing. She reaches for toys. She walks in baby-jumper. Doctors consider that surgery may help to separate her fingers on the hands. They give a positive prognosis regarding her mental development. More photos are 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.
Girl, Born December 2006
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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UPDATE Dec 2011: “Bethany has just passed the course of treatment and the doctor-orthopedist has told that there are wonderful forecasts for Bethany’s walking independently. There is no need for any surgery for Bethany to start walking soon without any help. She needs to get orthopedic footwear and to do exercises routinely in this footwear 3-4 times a day. Bethany is simply gold child: obedient, kind, never whines, very strong desire to study and develop, can already long and with interest to be engaged in doing something. She has one more talent: she sings very well. Bethany will definitely be an honors’ student and pride of family.”
From volunteers who met her: This radiant girl lives in a Russian orphanage. She suffers from OI, Group 3. She was bedridden for the most of her life; until she was almost 4 years old she could not sit and could not turn over. She had multiple bones broken by simply moving around in bed. Only one year ago volunteers found her in a cast from head to toe. They have begun raising money for her rehabilitation in the American Medical Center in Moscow. As a result, she is now sitting vertically first time in her life. The first time she was able to look out the window, she saw the bleak Moscow landscape of late November and there was no limit for her joy! She takes such pleasure in being able to see that the street cleaning guy has a “soft” hat and that birds are “fuzzy .” Despite having such a handicapped childhood, Bethany is unbelievably bright. At three and a half she knew all colors, 1 to 10 numbers, could recite many children rhymes, and she has a perfect music pitch! According to the nurses, Bethany radiates positivism and humor to such degree that children from the hospital gather in her room for a good laugh, a song, or a story. When it was time for her to leave the hospital and to part with the nurses, she broke down crying for the first time, despite all the physical pain of the hospital procedures. She desperately wants to belong, to be part of a family.
Update Sept 2011: Bethany is extremely bright child…despite of the orphanage environment, her mental development is far beyond her age group. You should see how she responds to the questions and how she comments…she is so funny and so cheerful. She can sit without a help, but she is still not walking.
Update November 2011: Bethany's bones can break very easy. She is a «crystal child». She was born on december 2006 and most of her life spent in hospitals in the plasters. Bethany is an amazing kid: despite numerouse bone breaks she never loses her optimism and joyful approach to life. She is very clever girl and in many ways intellectially exceeds other orphanage kids. When she was not even 4 she knew all colours, knew lots of songs and poems. She loves to draw and sing songs. Extremely communicative girl, real talker! To some extent Bethany was lucky – one year ago a volunteer fund started to look after the girl. The fund found a nanny for the period of hospitalization, paid treatment at European Medical Center in Moscow and organised massages. Unfortunately, Bethany was rather late to start her treatment. But thanks Bethany's strong will , her courage, she made a great progress. She started to crawl, move legs. She stopped being scared to move and even was trying to escape during massages. And one wonderful day Bethany sit the first time in her life! Later Bethany started to stand on her feet. Bethany has a lot of internal positive energy and strength to fight with her illness.One thing which she does not have – loving and caring mother. That is why Bethany, who is not crying when she breaks her bone and during the pain, cries so sadly when she leaves one of her nannys in the hospital. When she will no longer see a person whom she liked and who took care of her and to whom she wanted to say the best word in the world: MAMA
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUqdzhFYzOw&feature=channel_video_title and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_NSWYxPVBk&feature=related
More information and a video from June 2011 is available for interested families. More pictures available. Potential families must have good medical coverage and be comfortable financially.
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Girl, Born March 8, 2006
So glad to have an updated picture of Janie! She is blessed to still be at the baby house, but she will remain bedridden for the rest of her life is she is transferred.
Janie is a beautiful little girl who struggles with the effects of FAS. She also has CP and some effects of hydrocephaly. She is not able to walk on her own, and will need the loving and patient care of a family to help her achieve her potential.
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.
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
Girl, born March 2007
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: We saw Harriet (3) today. She has the thickest, dark curly hair and beautiful eyes! She snuck out of the groupa room to come see us. I got to hold her for just a moment. She's really tiny. Working on pictures.
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Born, September 2006
eyes grey
Hair dark blond
Character communicative
Diagnosis: Orthopedic and urological issues
Eliza is pleading for a family of her own. She is a gorgeous little girl who deserves to know the love of a family, even if only for a little while. Further medical information is available for interested families.
Single moms welcome, great region to adopt from!
Girl, Born May 20, 2006
HELP, I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!
Carolina is such a beautiful girl; beautiful brown hair with olive skin. She has cerebral palsy, and does wear AFO's on both feet.
Girl, Born March 2008
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Not much is listed in this sweet girls' medical records indicating what her special needs are. She is severely cognitively delayed, and struggles with gastro problems.
Roxanna has her diaper changed and gets flipped over every two hours. She drinks milk through a nasal tube every four hours. She received physical therapy Monday through Saturday from 10:30-12:00 each day.Roxanna does not like others touching her face and dislikes brushing her teeth.
- Full medical and social info available
- EASY travel (both parents for 4-7 days)
- Relatively low cost
- No more than 5 children at home
- Married couples only, must be married 5 years
- Parents should be 30-50 years of age and in good health
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Girl, Born March 17, 2007
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This darling little girl is 3 years old now. She is walking and active, and is waiting for her "forever family". She was born with FAS, and has many of the facial features common to this condition. Talia is actually diagnosed with FAS, so there must be documentation of consumption during pregnancy in the records.
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.
Talia is living in the same orphanage as Janie is and they can be adopted together.
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Girl, Born December 2006
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This cutie was born with Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) . She has an associated heart condition as a reult of this genetic difference. So far she is developing normally intellectually and is described as a lovely child. She is active and sometimes will amuse her roommates and likes to stay with companions. She loves attention!
Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.
Girl, born 2008
Diagnosis: Dandy-Walker syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
Debbie just turned 3 years old. She has frequent CAT scans to monitor her brain development. The most recent CAT scan determined that she does not need a shunt. At birth, her head circumference was 14.6 inches. At the age of 3, her head circumference is 18.9 inches.
When she is placed in a sitting position, she can stay there, but she can't get into the position independently. She enjoys laying on her stomach. She can crawl. She can walk while holding on to 2 hands. When placed in a baby walker, she can move it. She picks up toys and plays with them. She pronounces sounds and responds to her name. She smiles, makes eye contact and enjoys being held. She eats from a spoon but is not yet feeding herself.
Video clips available. Older parents and large families welcome, single moms welcome, easy travel!
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 January 22, 2007
Nana is a precious little girl with sunshine blonde hair and blue eyes. Her medical records indicate prenatal alcohol abuse, resulting in severe CP and hydrocephaly. I so wish we had a better photo of Nana, and hope to get one soon so she has a better chance of finding a family to save her.
More photos available, please inquire.
Girl, Born June 4, 2007
Camille is a beautiful girl who deserves a life outside of this crib! She is diagnosed with hydrocephaly and CP. She has a precious smile (please inquire for more photos) and a will to survive and THRIVE!
From her medical records: hydrocephaly, symptomatic epilepsy, deep mental delay, kidny development pathology, extra right kidney, partical otrophy of vision nerve, flat feet
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Date of Birth: July 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Character: calm, affectionate
Miss Jeanne has a birth defect of her eyes. We do not know anything more than that at this time, only that her vision is impaired. Families interested in considering Jeanne may be able to obtain more information with a completed home study.
An additional comment was sent to us: From looking at the picture of this little girl it appears that at least her one eyelid has a cleft to it and if that is the way it appears, she has what is called a coloboma of her eye. I know this because my daughter was born with the same thing and has since had it repaired. Her sight was also affected and she now has to wear eyeglasses … if you have any other questions feel free to email me.
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
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Girl, born in April 2008
Brown hair and dark blue eyes, sweet Crystal is waiting for her family. DS not confirmed, waiting on medical info from the agency.
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.
Girl, Born April 24, 2006
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!
Eugene is really a GIRL! After all this time, we have learned he is a SHE. Dark brown hair and blue-green eyes. She has severe CP, but has recently started walking! Jewell is the victim of parental physical abuse, and suffers from post-traumatic brain injury, which has further complicated her delays and struggles. She does have a 6 year old sister with mild delays whom she can be adopted with or by herself.
Girl, DOB: February 11, 2008
Location: Asia
Cadee was hospitalized shortly after birth due to suspected child abuse. She now lives in a nursing type home and is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a seizure disorder. She is on medication to control the seizures.
Program Details:
Married couples: Must be married a minimum of 1 year. Program prefers that couples be married for at least 5 years, but exceptions can be made. Previous divorces are permitted. Single women can be accepted on a case by case basis.
There must be a 20 year age difference between parents and the child that they wish to adopt. Ideally, parents should be between the ages of 25-50, but parents over 50 will be considered on a case by case basis.
Travel requirements: One trip of 4-7 days. Only one parent has to travel. However, if only one parent travels, the child will enter on an IR-4 visa and readoption in the US will be required for citizenship. If both parents travel, the child enters on an IR-3 visa and citizenship is automatic upon arrival in the US.
Cost varies depending on the severity of the child’s special needs: $18,000-$26,000(siblings)
For additional information, please contact Stephanie at Lifeline Children's Services.
Girl, Born May 2007
From her medical records: congenital lesion of the central nervous system (CP), myelocele of thoracic spine and and lumbar spine, Arnold Chiari syndrome, internal hydrocephalus, paraplegia, spinal bladder, congenital malformation of utinary tract, left kidney agenesia, symptomatic epilepsy
Miss Sadie needs a mama of her own. She will remain bedridden for life if she is not adopted.
Girl, Born March 2007
Poor sweet Marla……….she was born with severe CP. She has a loving personaility, 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.
Girl, born April 2009
Hazel eyes
Dark hair
The nature of an active, sociable
Little Diane has Cornelia de Lange syndrome, which is also referred to as "Babydoll Syndrome." This has been described as a syndrome that limits how her brain and body grows. She will always be mentally delayed, and very small in stature. It has also affected her hearing.
From a family who met her in Nov 2011: In spite of her delays, she is keenly aware that some of her friends are going home with their mommies … and she wants one. She would cling to me and cry when I brought my daughter back to the groupa. She has the LONGEST eyelashes I've ever seen in my life. She loves music and dancing. She's got a very gentle personality.
VIDEO of Diane! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvF1ZVICGls&feature=youtu.be
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.
Girl, Born July 4, 2009
Oh, Mercy is a CUTIE!!! Many photos available of her. From her medical records: Myelocele of lumbosacral part of spinal cord (spina bifida, had surgery); flail legs; optic nerve atrophy; congenital hips dislocation, clubbed feet.
Girl, Born June 25, 2006
Wendy is a beautiful girl with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. She was born quite premature (not sure which gestational week, but it is listed as "4th stage"). She has CP and is completely blind, with congenital cataracts in both eyes, optic sub-atrophy, and microcephaly.
Despite all of these odds stacked against her, she is an orphanage favorite and is well loved. She will really blossom in a loving family, and learning to use her other senses will open up the world around her. Wendy is already 4 1/2 now, and is facing the institution soon. She needs a family right away!
Girl, Born May 4, 2007
Alexandra is a beautiful little girl with blonde hair and big brown eyes. She was born with
"Brittle Bone Disease", and struggles with the effects of that. This is also known as Osteogenesis imperfecta and Lobstein syndrome.
Her medical records indicate: brittle bones (hereditary fragility of bone), united multiple fractures of extremities, ribs. Severe parafunction (dysfunction, dyspraxia) of ability to sit, stand, put weight on extremities, walk and have independent living skills. Alexandra will need significant help throughout her life, but there must be a loving family out there for her somewhere!
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FAS
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.
Regrettably, this orphanage is one of the poorer ones, with very little outside aid and very little hope. All of the children are tiny and undernourished. These children are immediately transferred at 4, and have little chance of survival where they are sent. All of our waiting children need families, but these have a critical need. Please consider one of these children soon!!
Girl, Born September 27, 2006
Valery was born with CP and spina bifida. She has significant strabismus and "progressive hydrocephaly". She is not able to walk, and is significantly delayed in all aspects. But she is still beautiful and deserving and can truly thrive in a loving family, with access to adequate medical care and nutrition. Valery will remain bedridden for life, and will likely not survive the transfer to the institution. Won't someone consider being her "forever family"?
More photos available, please inquire.
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Date of Birth: October 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: brown
Look how beautiful she has grown!! Significant cleft lip and palate, most likely FAS or prenatal drug use as well.
UPDATE SEP 2011: Sophia has what they are calling “an affection of the brain.” She is almost completely blind and deaf. One foot is deformed. She only has one hand. Our coordinator was told the child has many other “severe impairments” and does not have a promising prognosis (by Russian standards, we all know that to be quite different if she had adequate medical care and a loving familiy!). Most likely hydrocephaly as well.
Families considering Sophia should be experienced with significant medical needs. Many people have inquired about Smile Train helping Sophia, but she would be much better served to have reconstructive surgery here in the US with her new family. Is that you?
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Girl, born November, 2008
Sociable nature
Kacey has Apert Syndrome.
Such a blessing to have a new photo, isn't she gorgeous?
From an adoptive family who met her in August 2011: She is very active despite her limitations with feet and hands- she kept up with the whole bunch. Very determined, a bit shy.
From an adoptive family who met her in November 2011: Every day she'd walk up to me and say, "Mama?" It broke my heart to tell her no. She's due for another surgery soon (presumably on her skull). Her hands and feet look really good; she showed me all her scars.
More pictures available. Single mons welcome. This is a great region to adopt from, with little in country travel. We have had many successful adoptions here, with a fabulous agency partner!
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Catherine S.
Date of Birth: March 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm
OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS, not Down syndrome
From her medical records: Holoprosencephaly, Aplasia of the nasal bones fracture, Congenital heart defect, Eye atrophy
Just like our Julia with Cockayne Syndrome, Holoprosencephaly is a life-shortening condition. You can read more about this condition at http://www.holoprosencephaly.net/Holoprosencephaly Catherine deserves to have a loving family of her own! There is simply no place in society for her in her native country. Further medical info will be available with submission of first dossier packet.
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
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Girl, born February 2009
Hazel eyes
Dark hair
The character is calm
Look at those deep dark eyes! Little Lacey has cerebral palsy. An adoptive family met her in August 2011, "She loves music and has been well cared for at the baby house."
More pictures available!
