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Brandy
Girl, born Sept 2007
PRC
Brandy is a precious little girl who has been diagnosed with a facial blush and scoliosis.
Brandy has normal development and is able to walk alone steadily, walk upstairs and downstairs without help, can jump off floor with both feet, and can stand on one foot for 2 seconds. Brandy can turn book pages one by one and knows big and small and knows the color red. She has good communication with adults and knows the names of the other children. Brandy likes colorful and bright things and loves playing games with other children.
Lorna
Girl, born May 2012
ABItai
Lorna had meconium aspiration at birth and was diagnosed with ACC (Agenesis of Corpus Callosum) and VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect). A brain MRI on August 2, 2012 showed semilobar holoprosencephaly.
- 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
Naomi
Girl, born Jan 2008
PRC
cerebral palsy, and ametropia both eyes (she needs glasses)
This beautiful girl has been overlooked for so long, because of her Cerebral palsy. Her cerebral palsy which affects all four limbs, and she is not mobile.
She has a brilliant smile, and is so pretty!
Piper
Girl, born October 2007
Hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, epilepsy, adenoid vegetation, congenital partial atrophy of optic discs, recrudescent bronchitis in remission
Congenital heart disease (ASD), secondary cardiopathy.
Piper dear, where is your mama? Sweet girl has a lot of needs; a family could drastically change her life — otherwise, she is one who could be destined to spend her life in a laying down room.
Posey
Girl, born Nov 2008
Cerebral palsy, double hemiplegia with severe movement disorders, symptomatic epilepsy (frontal lobe, focal) with partial seizures with secondary generalization, significant mental delays, optic nerves atrophy.
This sweet girl needs a family to help her bloom!
Linny
Girl, born Feb 2010
PRC
Post-operative meningocele/paralyzed on one side
Linny is a beautiful little 3 year old whose original diagnosis was Congenital meningocele. After having surgery she was developing normal physically and mentally. At 21 months old she was admitted to the hospital with a severe head injury for which she needed surgery. She is now paralyzed on her right side. She can no longer speak and can not walk.
She is introvert, limbs, intelligence and language development is slow. Her left hand can hold milk bottle to drink. She can understand what adults said, and their facial expressions. She can communicate with others by eyesight. She can response to the sound who called her.
Staff will make her rehabilitation training everyday. She likes toys with sound, and likes music.
Lydia
Girl, born September 2007
Cerebral palsy
This little love is riding in a stroller — we don’t know much about her mobility. Her wispy hair is beautiful, isn’t it?
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.
Layne
Girl, born January 2012
PRC
Hydrocephalus
Layne is a beautiful little 1 year old girl with mild hydrocephalus. She has not suffered from any serious other diseases. Her mental level, actions and language are the same as other children her age. At 5 months she could roll to both sides while lying on her back on a cushion, kick the cushion with her feet, and could raise up her head by using both hands for support. At 8 months, she could lie on one side while supporting the ground with one hand and use the other to play with toys, and could even sit alone for a while. She also babbled while she played and smiled when called. Now, she can crawl, stand a little while holding onto railings, sit and play with toys, and likes to look at herself in the mirror. She can also make baba sounds and likes to play with her aunt and other children. When she cries or laughs, you can see that her lip slightly leans to the left, and when she eats, her tongue is not very coordinated and tends to droop to the right side. She is an active, happy little girl that loves to laugh and play.
Mildred
Girl, born February 2011
Cerebral palsy, microcephaly, pseudobulbar syndrome, focal symptomatic epilepsy
Mildred is so young — she could really thrive with the love and care of a family!
Large families welcome; travel required.
Monacella
Girl, born January 2009
Brain malformation (corpus callosum agenesia, optic septal dysplasia, ventriculomegalia, cerebral hemisphere hypotrophy), spastic tetraparesis with severe movement disorders Q 04.8, symptomatic focal partial epilepsy with complex partial and rare secondary generalized seizures G 40.2, optic nerves atrophy, convergent squint.
Sweet girl has a laundry list of diagnoses; she needs a family, or she’ll spend so much of the rest of her life in a crib. She’s got sparkle — a family could help her truly shine!
Amelia
Girl, born August 2007
PRC
Tuberos Sclerosis — Congenital Bourneville-Pringle Syndrome
Amelia likes to dance, listen to stories, read picture books, and play hide-and-seek. She came into care around 8 months of age and was sponsored by Half the Sky Foundation’s nurturing program for infants. At 9 months, she could sit steadily alone for a few minutes, grab her feet with her hands, and hold her hands up to be held. At one year of age, she could hold toys and stand when leaning on objects. She enjoyed sitting and rocking on the wooden horse. At 15 months, she was more outgoing and could stand for a long time when holding onto a support. She could grasp toys nearby and she could walk slowly with assistance. When it was time to take a nap, she would shake her head “no.” She could pick up objects with her thumb and index fingers.
Her condition became more serious in 2009, and we hope to see her come home soon so that she can receive the best medical treatment for her condition. Her caregivers exercise her daily to improve her symptoms, and say that “she has already taken the first step in life and will do better in the future.”
Jules
Girl, 1 year old
CO-HSA
Arachnoid cyst and bilateral Perisulvian Syndrome
Jules entered into the institution when she was two months old, premature baby (30 weeks). Her weight when born was 1,310 grams. She was transferred to a children’s home because in the previous institution, it wasn’t possible to give her the attention to her special diagnosis.
A neurological study due to her premature birth and development delay was made. It was found in the MRI that she has an arachnoid cyst and bilateral Perisylvian syndrome. After further evaluation, it is also found that she has Schizencephaly and receives therapy and stimulation. During a visit to the ophthalmologist there is found that she has seesaw nystagmus and hip dysplasia which is being treated with a splint.
Her therapists are focusing on maintaining her in a healthy condition, preventing any illness or complications, stimulating her psychomotor development and constant therapies. In the short period of time at the children’s home, she has advanced in her psychomotor development very positively. She presents a delay at the moment but doctors are confident that continuing with the stimulation and therapies she will reach development according to her age.
She cannot crawl, but during therapy sessions it has become evident that she can stay on all fours for a short time. She also has a dysplasia and this limits her in her movements. Therefore she cannot walk either, but we are confident that with therapies, lots of love and patience, she will be able to learn some independence and probably to walk too, which due to her base pathology it depends on her evolution. Nevertheless, her gross motor development is very good.
Jules tries to communicate in an assertive way, answers with sweet gestures and facial expressions; she answers when she is being called by her name, follows objects with her eyes and keeps the vision on the objects or persons she is interested in. She makes sounds like stammering and laughing or crying, depending on whether she is happy or not.
Photo available from the agency, for serious inquiries.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her. The agency anticipates they’ll have her file for 3-6 months.
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.
Kree
Girl, born November 2008
Brain malformation, corpus callosum agenesia, delay of psychological and speech development, pyramid insufficiency, hip dysplasia, convergent squint.
What captivating eyes she has!
Shayna
Girl, age 3
CO-HSA
microcephaly.
Shayna turned three in fall of 2012. With her mother having a mental illness, Shayna was not being well taken care of. Though her mother was not aggressive in any way, she simply did not have the intelligence to properly take care of her. Also, it is assumed that her biological father has passed since her birth. Sharon has been diagnosed with microcephaly, a neurological disease that impedes her mental development by affecting her cerebral growth.
Shayna requires supervision but is learning different avenues of independence. She is very exploratory, seeking alternative ways to achieve small goals. She is also learning to brush her teeth, and other small self-care tasks. With a very loving foster home, Sharon has been able to bond and attach to her foster family members and regularly attends to physical and occupational therapies. If you are interested in learning more about Sharon because you, or someone close to you, may be interested in adopting her, it is possible to translate her 2010 MRI report as well as her 2012 TAC.
Photo available from the agency, for serious inquiries.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her. The agency anticipates they’ll have her file for 3-6 months.
Gretchen
Girl, Born February 22, 2008
Gretchen is a sweet little girl with giant blue eyes! She is officially diagnosed with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome), and was *previously* a carrier of her mother’s Hep C antibodies. She is testing negative now. She does have strabismus as well. She is able to stand on her own, but is not quite walking yet. She is cognitively delayed, but is affectionate.
Gretchen is a beautiful little girl who deserves a family of her own. She was recently cleared for adoption in February, 2013, when she turned 5 years old.
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.
Gwen (L)
Girl, born September 2009
has siblings (not available for adoption)
blue eyes; blonde hair
FAS; delay of physical and psychomotor development; heart murmur
She was born at 37 weeks, discolored amniotic fluid was present. 2.3g and 42cm at birth. Facial features are typical for fetal alcohol syndrome. During infancy she was observed for anemia, hypotrophy, and was ill with respiratory diseases often. She receives individual physiotherapy, music therapy, and speech therapy. Difficulties in learning due to her insufficient concentration of attention and hyperactivity.
Update April 2011 (18 months old): Gwen is walking along furniture, can sit herself in a children’s chair, attempting to walk independently (2-3 steps). Speaking short words such and bye-bye and wave goodbye. She is interested in toys, takes them into her hands and manipulates them and assembles a pyramid with big rings. She can assemble a small pyramid with someone’s help. Eating solids, drinking from a cup with assistance. Has a good appetite. She enjoys baths and sleeps calmly.
Update 2012: Gwen is walking, and doing very well!
Elizabeth
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.
Deliya #67-2
DOB: 2008
Diagnosis: Congenital bilateral cataract; bilaterally clubbed feet – surgically corrected; Hypotrophy of bottom extremities; Auto-aggression and stereotypical movements that are common in children with blindness
Deliya has cataracts that could possibly be corrected with surgery. At this time, surgery is not planned in her birth country and she is considered significantly visually impaired at this time. Deliya sits unassisted and has begun to walk while holding on to furniture or touching the wall. She can say 2-3 words and imitates sounds. She does not appropriately play with toys and is considered to be lagging behind in all aspects of her development. However, she cannot SEE and she is not receiving therapy to help her overcome her physical limitations. She seeks out the attention of adults and moves toward their voices. She will respond with touch if other children initiate contact with her.
The agency has several new photos and videos of her.
Leilani
Girl, born March 2009
hydrocephalus (with shunt), spastic tetraparesis, convulsive disorder, Hep.B, valgus feet, optic discs atrophy
Andrea
Andrea is 4 years old and has scoliosis, strabismus of the eyes and possibly microcephaly.
She is so sweet and happy. She cannot sit or walk.
Further information will be available soon.
Hannah
Girl, Born September 7, 2008
Hannah is a darling girl who needs a family. MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE.
From her medical records: absence of rectum, cranial bones deformity, multiple development pathologies, severe dermatitis, delay of development but she is very smart and active
Hannah is a very friendly girl. She likes to play different toys, with other children of her group. She is very smiling, easy-going girl. She understands everything, but she does not talk yet. She is a smart girl. She is walking independently.
Hannah was born with deformed cranial bones. Hannah is very smart, she is nearly walking, and has striking blue eyes and a smile to warm your heart! She has severe dermatitis, from what they are not sure. She was also born without a rectum, and presumably uses a colostomy bag at this time. She will definitely need to be seen by a gastroenterologist once home.
From an adoptive family who visited with her in June 2010: “ Hannah is a precious little angel that despite her challenges, is unbelievably full of life. She loves her walker, especially moving “lightening fast” down the hallway, to the playroom, whenever she has the chance. She is a little spit fire…who has a mind of her own;) We took her pacifier (which she loves) out of her mouth to snap a few pictures and she made herself perfectly clear that she wanted it back:) She is developing very well and walks by holding on to her caretakers finger. She can hold a ball/toy and is very social little girl. She happily perked and stood up to her feet (while in her walker) when I bent down and spoke to her. When my camera flashed, she threw her little hands up to her face and smiled. She is an absolute favorite of her caretakers and the Orphanage Director. The “blue” on her skin is an anteseptic that is applied as a result of her extreme skin allergy. Given the chance, this little one will grow by leaps and bounds. She sure stole my heart!”
UPDATE 2013:
Hannah is doing well, she is still in the orphanage and will be available for adoption when she turns 5 in September. She is a sweet girl! Unfortunately, pictures cannot reflect it, but she is very charming! We would be happy if a good family could adopt her ASAP!
We got to meet Hannah while touring the special needs floor of the baby house in April 2011. She is obviously adored by the staff, and is well cared for. She was super tiny and a little shy, but that didn’t stop her from approaching our daughter who had traveled with us. Although I didn’t hear her make any sounds, she was very expressive and they quickly and easily responded to her. She appeared to fully understand what they were saying to her as well, and did respond with head nodding and shaking a few times. Not only was she walking on her own, she was strong and steady. Able to get up and down, chase the ball, run off with the ball in her hands. She is currently living in a caring environment with a great therapy floor, able to help her to meet her milestones and goals. She will be transferred between the age of 5 & 6 as all children are from this facility. The reality of where she will go, and the group where she will be fit into should a family not arrive for her BEFORE she is transfer is not good. She will quickly regress there.
Donna
July 2011
hydrocephalus (internal hydrocephalus as a result of suffered meningitis); spastic tetraparesis; prematurity; retinopathy of prematurity; collapse of lungs; prenatal infection;
heart disease: open arterial duct (condition after surgery on August 10, 2011), open oval window, anomalous chord of the left heart ventricle
Look at that white-blond hair! So pretty! Donna desperately needs a mama.
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 
Harlowe
Girl, born June 2008
Cerebral palsy, focal symptomatic epileptic syndrome, complex local convulsions; rough delay of psychological and speech development
Lovely Harlowe!
She needs physical therapy and a loving home.
Rita
Rita has severe Cerebral Palsy. She is 5 years old.
Though she did not smile when I actually took the pictures, she was smiling up a storm between the pictures.
More information will be coming soon.
Ysabelle
Girl, born 09/24/08
T-HSA
Ysabelle is a very special girl looking for a forever family. She was born into a very poor family who cannot take care of her medical expenses. She suffers from cerebral palsy, atopic dermatitus, and intraventricular hemorrhage. From all accounts, she is a loving, sweet girl who loves to interact with other children and adults. She receives lots of therapy, and her teacher shows a lot of tenderness and care towards her. Ysabelle just started eating solid food, and can stand, walk, and squat with help. Her language development is behind, but they hope that with more social interactions her vocabulary will improve. Ysabelle needs a family who would be willing to dedicate themselves to providing therapy and lots of love.
Jinger
Girl, born June 2007
PRC
Abnormality of the head, hyperdactylia (extra digit) of left hand and left foot
Jinger is a lovely and active girl. She likes listening to music and happy tone could make her happy. Jinger likes not only listening to music but also singing.
She likes to play house and could imitate putting on clothes for the dolls, feeding and dressing the dolls. She is a girl who likes beauty. She is happy when praised as a beautiful girl. Jinger likes playing games with other children. Sometimes she would help the others to put on socks or shoes. The others are happy to play with her. Jinger is polite and would greet initially with the smile on her face.
Except hyperdactylia (of left hand and left foot) and abnormity of the head she seldom gets sick except occasional cold, but she could recover soon after treatment. She is considerate and we hope that she could blossom like a flower and be happy every day.
Katerina
Girl, Born April 2008
Little Katerina also has CP. She has brown hair and big brown eyes.
Early intevention, improved nutrition, and a loving, encouraging family will make a big difference for this little girl!
From her medical records: cerebral palsy, delay of psychological and motor development, tetraparesis, equinovalgus feet, hypoxic-ishemic encephalopathy
She has been transferred to an orphanage for older children.
Leila
Girl, born June 2011
PRC
Hydrocephalus, Cerebral palsy, sinusitis, high tension in the left upper arm
Leila arrived at this institute when she was around 1 month old. She can lift up her head and crawl around on the bed. Her eyes could follow the movement of toys and she could find the source of a noise. She understands when the caretaker calls her name.
Uses thumbs and index fingers deftly, locates the direction of sound/voice, visually follows moving toys. Follows you with moving head from one side to the other, laughs aloud, distinguishes between acquaintance and strangers.
Athena
Girl, born Feb 2010
PRC
Athena is a sweet little girl who has been diagnosed with congenital cleft palate and a slightly dilated ventricular system.
Athena is an active child who likes riding on the wood horse in the institute. She likes playing with toys and rattles and her favorite toy is the toy bee. Athena likes communicating and playing with her caregivers. She likes to crawl and receive hugs too.
Yana
Girl, born January 2010
PRC
Cerebral Palsy, High muscular tension in the right side, Sinusitis, Bronchitis
Yana arrived at the institute when she was around 2 years old. In the beginning, it was very hard for her to fall asleep and she liked to keep her mouth open. After 2 months, she started to sleep well and can turn to her side. She could aiso occasionally produce simple sounds. Three months after her arrival at our institute, she still could not stand on her own and had no strength in her legs. Her hands could not grab objects nearby. She needed to be fed by the caretaker during meal times.
Crawls on hands and knees, Imitates drawing lines; Put the block into a cup; turns book pages one by one. Knows what “No” means; Quiet, Restless, Having a ready smile, Fairly introverted, Impatient sometimes. Loves to play outdoors.
Additional information available.
Quinn
Girl, born January 2009
PRC
Cerebral palsy (High tension in all four extremities); Brain atrophy (slight) and hydrocephalus
Quinn was 1 when she came to the institute. In the beginning, she cried often during bed time and at night. In her second month here, she slept well through the night. She could produce basic sounds, and move her head around. Her eyes could follow the movement of toys. At two, she could find the source of a noise and understood when the caretaker called her name. Due to the tension in her limbs, she still could not sit or stand by herself. The caretaker monitors her when she is using a walker.
Quinn is shy and quiet.
Lanora
Girl, born August 2009
Spina bifida - Congenital malformation of the central nervous system, myeloradiculomeningocele with rachischisis of lumbar spine; internal hydrocephalus, low paraplegia
Lovely Lanora needs a mama to let her beautiful hair grow out!
Large families welcome, married couples only.
Jolina
Girl, born August 2007
Nervous system disorders, mental delays
Jolina is a darling girl, waiting for her forever family! She has some features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure, not a diagnosis.
Alder
Girl, born June 2008
Cerebral Palsy
Alder needs a family, to spare her from a life in a crib, and reach her full potential.
Large families welcome, married couples only. Travel required.
Vera
Girl, born October 2007
Birth anomaly brain develpment, microcephaly with tetraparesis, convulsive syndrome. Mental delays. Convergent squint. Partial optic atrophy. Umbilical hernia.
Oh sweet Vera! She is only 4 years old and has been in this orphanage since spring. She spends much of her day in the crib and she needs stimulation!! She is living on borrowed time. She has tremendous potential for improvement if only she is given the chance. She will require medical attention and families should expect at the very least physical therapy.
Penelope
Girl, born 2008
PRC
Penelope is 4 years old and has been diagnosed as deaf. She is also post-operative for a PDA heart condition and has received treatment for cataracts, which do limit her vision. Penelope can visually perceive light and people moving around her.
Penelope came into care when she was about a year and a half old. She has good development of fine motor skills in that she could do the motions of grasping, holding, picking and putting things down as well as feeding herself. She has a strong sense of curiosity and experiences the world primarily by touch. We hope she can be adopted by a family who can provide her with the special education and care she needs.
Dani
Girl, born December 2009
Cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, movement disorders in combination with vision and hearing impariments
Dani has beautiful blue eyes, and a darling little button nose!
Large families welcome, travel required.
Kammy #69-2
DOB: 2007
Diagnosis: Alopecia; Developmental delays with behavior concerns
Kammy walks, runs, feeds herself, puts her own shoes on and washes her hands independently. She holds a pen and colors inside the lines when coloring. She plays appropriately with toys. Her speech has recently improved. She can say her name and several phrases and her level of understanding as also improved. She quickly memorizes songs. She constantly seeks out adults and engages them in order to get them to play with her. Her pretend play skills are developed and she will use toys to act out things she’s seen in the past. Her report indicates that she has been diagnosed with behavior problems and takes medication for behavior. However, there is no mention of any negative behaviors or behavioral concerns in her developmental report.
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.
Brinli
Girl, born August 2009
After-effects of viral encephalitis in the form of microcephaly, movement disorders syndrome (cerebral palsy syndrome), epileptic syndrome of residual genesis, secondary hypothalamic syndrome, loop of thermal control
Brinli has pretty eyes, and such lovely long fingers. She desperately needs a family to save her from a life spent lying in a crib.
Large families welcome, married couples only. Travel required.
Angelina
Girl, Born May 2007 
Miss Angelina 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.
A family who met her in 2011 says she’s the happiest child, always smiling and laughing.
Monet
Girl, born July 2010
CO-A
Beautiful Monet is currently diagnosed with Profound Bilateral Neurosensory Hypoacusis, and has had meningitis and encephalomalacia, contributing to her partial deafness and form of epilepsy. Full medical and social history available.
- Single heterosexual parents may adopt
- No family size restrictions
- Both parents must travel to the country and stay until completion of adoption — approx 5-7 weeks (one parent may leave after a week or two)
- Estimated total cost $21,000-24,500
- Multiple unrelated children may be adopted together
Nadia and Nancy (twins)
born August 2007
Both girls have been diagnosed with FAS, pyramidal insufficiency in legs, mental delay, and crossed eyes
What a lovely little pair of pixies! Nadia and Nancy are twins. Please help us find them a family where they can grow up, together!
From a family who met them in 2012:
We saw them successfully feeding themselves borscht. They were sitting up properly and feeding themselves soup with a spoon. One walks and even runs a little stiff/awkwardly but they are absolute DOLLS! The other crawls and socializes. They have deep auburn hair and dark hazel-ish eyes. They are both tall, lean, and long-limbed. One is a bit more shy than the other. Both are BORED and need music, hugs, kisses, and a mama and daddy! They loved our attention and carried around magazine pages. They are beautiful twin girls!!!Oh my heart!!!! My heart is breaking! Someone will be blessed to be their parents!
Large families welcome; married couples only.
Violetta
Girl, Born September 2008
Oh sweet girl 
Violetta is 4 now and is facing transfer this year. She urgently needs a family!
From her medical records: 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.
Chantelle
Girl, born August 2007
CP dystonic-dyskinetic type, rough delay of static and locomotor activity, mental delay, umbilical hernia, congenital cataract, crossed eyes
Sweet Chantelle has a list of diagnoses, but her main need is a loving family! A family could help her reach her potential and save her from a life in a crib.
Fern
Girl, born Aug 2010
Cerebral palsy
PRC
She can laugh aloud. She waves her head when happy. She grasps little toys with left hand and put them into her mouth to bite them. She can sit alone for a short time. She looks around when someone speaks to her.
Fern has a good physical state, has balanced nutrition, has a routine life every day, good living habits but is choosy about food.
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.
Helen
Girl, born Dec 2008
PRC
Helen was born with encephalocele, which is type of neural tube defect that occurs very early in fetal life where the embryo’s cells that form the skull do not come together to close over the brain. The result is a defect in the bones of the skull, causing brain tissue to protrude from the skull.
Helen loves to make herself laugh. She enjoys spending her time playing, humming, and observing things around her. She is doing well and getting strong. She is able to walk with help and has recently been able to pull herself up. She loves to go outside to the playground and practice her walking. Her smile is so cute and her laugh so hearty.
Sarea
Girl, born May 2009
PRC
postoperative hydrocephalus, postoperative meningocele (spina bifida), optic nerve atrophy, Cerebral palsy
At the first sight, we were impressed by her black eyes. Her eyes were big and black, which seemed to talk. As she grew up, we found her hair was beautiful, black and soft. Till now we do not cut her hair. The caretaker likes dressing her and do various hair style for her.
She received the surgery of meningocele and hydrocephalus. Now she is diagnosed as cerebral palsy and optic nerve atrophy. Her motion ability is poor and limbs are not powerful. She can turn over, can lie on the stomach, but can not sit. Additionally her mental development is delayed. She can not speak, just makes some unconscious sounds, she seems to dislike toys and not sensitive to the sounds. Now she can eat the fixed food, mainly vegetable, meat, egg, noodles, oatmeal, porridge, rice, etc. She also likes fruits. She rarely has illness. She is slight, and shorter than other children of her age.
Though she has lots of disadvantages, she is still a lovely and happy baby. She likes smiling, especially when someone is talking with her and teasing her. When someone is hugging her, she is quiet and listening to adults’ talk, sometimes she touches the person’s face. She likes noisy, always turns her head to the sounds. When no one plays with her, she will be upset and call unhappily.
Though she is a disabled child, she is lovely as other healthy child. She has the same feeling, desires to be loved and cared. We hope she would grow up healthily and happily and she would have a family with warm and love. We believe she can adapt new place and bring happiness to the family. Bless Sarea! Wish she can find her parents soon and have a family. Wish she is peaceful all her life.
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.
Elle
Girl, born Sept 2008
PRC
Dandy-Walker syndrome, hydrocephalus, Thalassemia, speech delays
Elle needs regular blood transfusions for her Thalassemia. Additional medical information available.
Cara
Girl, born September 2007
FAS, cognitive delays, anemia, ADD, congenital malformation of ribs NOS: pectus excavatum congenital heart defect: Atrial septal defect
What a little doll! She may be a strawberry blonde? Cara is a sweet little girl with many of the challenges of fetal alcohol syndrome. Facial features, cognitive/academic delays, inattention, and heart condition are all common symptoms of FAS. She previously had a diagnosis of Hep C, but we believe that was preliminary at birth. Families should be aware of this and prepared, but not expect it to be the case. Cara will need to be followed by a cardiologist.
From one of our adoptive families who met her in 2013: Cara seems to be a very bright girl all around. She wanted to sneak out into the room where we were playing with our daughter. They all try When she was told to come in she would quickly sit by our side and say, “but I’m going to sit here nicely and play, I promise.” I felt so bad when they would make her come in. She DID play very nicely. She didn’t throw any tantrums. We gave her a mini slinkie to keep and she was so excited and said thank you and ran back into the room. Her hair is cut much shorter and she is petite. She got her shoes on and off by herself…and fast when told she could play after her shoes were on. She would really thrive in a family. This region waives the 10 day wait usually too which is extra nice.
Cara is facing transfer this year and urgently needs a family to give her the life and future she deserves. This region often waives the waiting period! Married couples only, older parents and large families OK, travel required.
Arlene
Girl, Born May 2008
Oh, Arlene…..from her medical records: after-effects of congenital toxoplasmosis, complex secondary hydrocephaly, episyndrome, hernia
Update June 2012: doing GREAT! Growing and happy, and needs a family!!!
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.
MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE
Mirabel
Girl, Born August 2009
Miss Mirabel is also a real cutie! What a great smile she has
From her medical records: congenital malformation of the central nervous system, cerebral hernia, hydrocephaly subcompensated, flail legs
Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome. Travel required.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Darina
Girl, Born October 2007
Oh Darina, how she has regressed (( We had such a darling photo of her from two years ago, and to see her like this now breaks my heart. She could have come so far and been spared this ;(
Darina struggles with CP. She has compensated internal hydrocephaly as well. She is not able to walk on her own. From her medical records: congenital brain abnormality, atopic-astenic syndrome, delay of mental and motor development, microcephaly, hip dysplasia, congenital isotropy of both eyes, koch valga to the left (foot position)
Darina is facing the institution soon and will remain bedridden for life if she is not adopted
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”
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.
Cadee
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.
Jenna
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.
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!
Lynne
Girl, Born July 2, 2007
I HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE OLDER CHILD ORPHANAGE/SPECIAL NEEDS HOME.
From her medical records: minimal brain dysfunction, delay of psychological and speech development (may have slight mental delay), patent foramen ovale, crossed eyes.
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. FAS, Congenital heart disease; minor pulmonary valve stenosis; delay of psychological development, crossed eyes.
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.
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.
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!
Mercy
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.
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Camille
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
Hallie
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.
Hallie has an additional $5000 grant through the agency, and reduced fees.
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.
Talia (26)
Talia (26)
Girl, Born March 17, 2007
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This darling little girl is 5 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.
Cherie
Girl, Born Dec 2009
Crouzon syndrome
Sweet Cherie …. she needs a family desperately!
Picture on the left is from December 2012, on the right is from summer 2012.
Cherie needs a family fast! From her medical records: congenital anomaly of the skull, feet and hands. Cleft hard palate, UPU, LLC, aortic defect.
Miriam
Girl, born August 2007
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities, myopia
Miriam also has significant signs of FAS, although that is not diagnosed
From someone who met her:
I loved this child but she seemed so lost…she had only just arrived at the institution when I visited and she was bewildered! She is TINY. She is the child we all talk about, the child plucked from the baby house at 5 and left in a cot! She is the child forgotten and alone!
I was told she could walk, in fact she is the only child in the bedridden building who can walk, and then without warning she was swooped from her cot and paraded in front of me. A recent update says she is still moving and can still walk and she cries if she doesn’t get her walk! And she is still laughing and playing; but for how much longer?
She needs OUT! She needs a Mama, NOW!
Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Natalie
Girl, born Oct 2007
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
Natalie is a beautiful little girl who is 5 years old. She came into care when she was about 8 months old. Natalie’s motor skills were delayed, and she was diagnosed with CP. After living at the orphanage less than a year, she was moved to a CP Treatment Center. There, she received much needed PT and individual attention. After two years there, Natalie was able to take some steps assisted, speak fluent sentences, and express herself verbally.
That report was over a year ago, so we hope she has continued with her good progress! In some of her photos, Natalie appears to have strabismus (crossed eyes) that will need to be addressed when she comes home.
Natalie loves to play outdoors…her new family will need to be sure she has a swing set! Natalie is a sweet little girl, who has come so far already. Imagine what she could do with the love and support of her very own family!
Hadley
Girl, born April 2011
PRC
cerebral dysplasia, growth development delayed (head size not reach the standard)
At the age of 11 months, she can sit alone steadily. Her left hand movement is normal, and her right hand is not very flexible; when playing with toy, her grip and flexing action is slow; Although her motor development delayed, she would express her love for music rhythm by her body language; for example, she sits in front of me, when I sing while clapping hands, after a while, she begins to imitate me, and shakes her head follow my rhythm, so lovely. At the age of 12 months, she can respond to the facial expressions of adult, can express her emotions. At the age of 13 months, she can crawl while lying on the stomach. When she sees her favorite toys, she would crawl to get them. At the age of 14 months, she can understand instructions; her hands and legs are getting more flexible gradually; she can stand for a long time with hands holding onto handrails; when asked to stand up or sit down, she would stand up with hands holding onto handrails or squat down following instructions; when she stands in front of mirror, she would do some interesting actions; for example, she would clap the mirror with hands, kiss herself in the mirror and make faces or make sounds to the mirror. She is active, has a ready smile and no matter who teases her, she will smile happily.
Tracy
Girl, born November 2006
PRC
Congenital heart defect
Tracy is a precious 5 year old girl that has been diagnosed with complex CHD. In 2011, she was hospitalized due to cerebral infarction. Tracy has average motor skills and intelligence development. Due to her condition, her hands, feet, and lips turn purple sometimes. At the age of 1 year, Tracy could roll over, hold her head up, and make sounds of yiyi and yaya. At 2 years of age, she could sit alone and shake the toy with her hands. She could understand “No” and would stop what she was doing. At age 3, Tracy would try to stand alone, could imitate sounds, and could respond to her name. At 4 years, she could say aunt and uncle. Now, Tracy can stand alone for a moment and can walk for a short distance with support. She can also understand the basics of what adults are saying.
Tracy is described as a quiet and sensible child who has a close relationship with her caretakers.
Abby
Girl, born June 2011
PRC
She has been diagnosed with right ear microtia, deformity of the right arm and hand, and post-operative cleft lip and palate. She has recovered well from her cleft lip and palate operation, which she received in October.
Abby is a cute and lovable little girl turning 2 years old this summer. Abby is growing healthily under the wonderful care of her caretaker. At 1 month, she had a good appetite and could turn to the direction of sound. At 2 months, she could sit up when leaning against the quilt. At 1 year old, she could roll on the bed and got her first tooth! She can also greet you with her right hand. Abby is a quiet, gentle girl that gives a shy smile when being held and kissed. All the caretakers are very fond of her and hope that she will enjoy the warmth and happiness of her forever family soon.
Anjie
Girl, born May 2010
PRC
Congenital cataracts; developmental delay
Anjie is a smart, quiet and pretty little 2 year old girl. The aunts all like her very much enjoy taking care of her. They hope she can have a warm and happy family, a father and mother who will love her and care for her, so she can grow up happily. Her special need is congenital cataracts, and she also has a development delay most likely having to do with her vision impairment.
Anjie can squat on the bed with her hands holding on to the handrails. Most of the time, she likes to sit beside an auntie and listens to the auntie talking. She is not picky with food and has a good appetite. If you give her a toy with sounds, she will shake it happily and listen to it. She likes to take a bath and likes to listen to the sound of running water.
Alana
Girl, born January 2009
CO-HSA
Alana is an only child born to her mentally disabled mother. Alana first lived with her biological mother and grandmother until maternal relatives took her in after observing that her mother was incapable of properly caring for her. In this home, she was physically mistreated and rejected, as she was afraid of bathing and having her diaper changed. The child was removed from their home and is now living in a foster home with a foster mother, that mother’s children, and other foster children.
At exactly 3 years old, Alana had developmental delays, making her cognitive ability closer to that of a typical healthy 7-8-month-old baby. She was still crawling and wearing diapers when she turned 3 years old, but had mastered her pinching/grabbing ability. At the time of her report (3 years old) she babbled and attempted more complex sounds. Alana’s development is quickly improving because she attends a regular therapy treatment for children with delays and disabilities. She stands and gains strength in her limbs with each day.
Over all, Alana is an affectionate little girl who can imitate adults and expresses feelings like happiness, sadness, shame, love and more. She recognizes her caregivers and shows initial nervousness to strangers. Alana is calm, explores her environment and is very adaptable. She plays well alone and sleeps soundly.
Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her. The agency anticipates they’ll have her file for 3-6 months.
Beatrice
Girl, born October 2011
No eyes, no nose; congenital heart defect (open oval window)
Sweet little Beatrice! Imagine being stuck in a crib all day….with little opportunity for stimulation anyway, but also having no sense of vision or smell either! Imagine what reconstructive surgery will do for this angel…..the gift to know the beauty of the world around her and the smell of *home*.
Beatrice is doing well medically, she is a good weight so far, but REALLY needs a family! She makes sounds, likes to communicate and interact with others.
The sooner she can get into a family, the better, so she can get the therapy she’ll need to blossom.
From a family who met her in Oct 2012: “I got the pleasure of meeting Beatrice today and such a beautiful baby girl she is. When I looked at her all I could think about as she moved her adorable lips as though she was taking a bottle after waking up from a nap was if she could only get adopted in America the opportunities and what surgery would do for this little girl. Her life would be changed let alone saved. When I visited her it was very emotional even for the staff at the school and tears ran down their face and I held her hand and she squeezed my fingers. She is very loved her and the staff can only hope and pray she finds a forever family to give her all the opportunity and chances in life she so deserves. I have personally adopted and am adopting from this school now twice and it is an incredible school to work with and the children are loved and cared for but when her time is up when she ages out her future will be grim. I pray this precious girl will find her forever family.”
A family that visited her orphanage in May 2013 observed that Beatrice was able to stand in her crib. They also saw that the arm braces have been removed, that she could sit up unassisted and could grip toys in both hands. During a verbal interaction with Beatrice, the family observed that she turned toward their voice in response.
Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome, travel required. More photos available!
Mia
Girl, born August 2007
PRC
Mia is a beautiful 5 year old girl who has been diagnosed with CHD, clubbed feet, genital organ deformity, and Esotropia of both eyes.
Mia’s motor skills are limited because of her club feet, but she is able to sit and stand with support. She also cannot grasp well with her hands, but she is able to hold toys and the edge of her bed. As far as her language development goes, she was able to imitate syllables when she was 2, and at the age of 3, she could express her needs by crying. She has also learned to observe adults’ actions. Mia is a timid little girl that loves listening to music. Her favorite foods are milk and eggs, and she loves playing with her cloth doll. She has become a content and happy child under the care of her caretakers and doctors.
Lydia Rose
Girl, born August 2007
PRC
Cerebral Palsy
Lydia Rose is a shy girl; she has a ready smile and is fond of singing. She is a very happy, obedient and good intelligent little child. At the age of 2 years and 6 months, the scissor step disappears and she can basically finish the actions such as putting off the shoes and socks. She can conduct the simple communication. At the age of 3 years, she can have meals with bowl and spoon. She can wash hands and face with help of the caretaker. Now little Lydia Rose can stand for several minutes alone. She can hold objects to walk. She has the prominent hand movements. She move flexibly and can hold things. Her intelligent development is well. She can conduct the daily communication. Lydia can take off clothes and go to the toilet without help.
Update and pictures from August 2012.
Faith
Girl, born June 2007
PRC
Delayed mental development, congenital mild cleft upper palate
Faith is 5 years old, she goes to kindergarten like other kids. She knows 1-5 numerals so far, can recite 3-4 songs. She can speak daily use words. Seeing other kids break the rules, she would put up her hands and report to teachers. She can’t speak clearly, but could be understood. She can have meals, dress, zip, button and wash face and feet by herself. She loves to be beautiful, likes clothes with colorful background instead of just one color. She likes to play in the park, she cheers, jumps like a happy bird when she reaches the park. She doesn’t like to stay home and watch TV, when she is upset, she pouts her lips and ignore others; when her requirements are satisfied, she smiles immediately. In the kindergarten, she performs good and cooperate with the teachers actively.
Faith is optimistic, shows affection initially.
Henrietta
Girl, Dec 2009
Congenital brain malformation (corpus collosum agenesia), spastic tetraparesis, epileptic syndrome, optic nerves atrophy, equinovarus, condition after exudative pericarditis, hypotrophy, deficiency anemia, mental retardation, convalescent bronchial pneumonia.
Mollie
Girl, born Sept 2008
Minimal brain dysfunction, dyslalia, deficiency anemia
Will be available when she turns 5 years old, in Sept 2013.
Annie
Girl, born 2009
PRC
cerebral palsy, epilepsy
Annie was found abandon at 1 yr old. Her evaluation in July 2012 stated….. During the test the patient can smile when teased, muscular tension of whole body is high, can not keep her head vertical stably, when held to stand her feet is crossed, when lying on stomach she does not use her forearms to support, she can not roll over, can not sit alone. She can not get things on her own initiative, can not evaluate her adaptability.
From someone who knows her:
She’s doing really well. She’s on medication to control her seizures and it’s working fine. I have never seen her have a seizure, but I believe it has happened occasionally when she has been febrile with a cold or virus. Of course, does need her medication to keep her stable. She loves her wheel chair.
Annie’s personality is loving and sweet. She is happiest if somebody will just spend time with her – laughing playing and cuddling her. But she is not whiny when other kids are getting the attention either, so she would be a great fit for a large family. She just enjoys movement and action, whether it involves her, or is going on around her. One of her favorite games is when you push her wheelchair really fast between two people – she laughs so much at this!
She’s bright and has a great understanding of everything, but cannot communicate verbally.
Her disability is definitely severe, but she is emotionally very healthy. We would so love to see her in a family. Eventually she will need to leave our home, as she is absolutely not palliative, and we desperately want to see that move take her to a loving home! She is really such a beautiful child. She is like sunshine, she warms everyone around her. Even though she is trapped inside a body which will not do what she needs it to do, the beauty of her personality will not be contained. If we can find a family who can manage her physical needs, they will be so blessed by this precious daughter. It makes me so sad to think of her future if she has to remain in her birth country.
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