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*Your gift will serve ALL of the children, as 10% of each waiting child donation is shared with our Voice of Hope fund as well!
Kylie – AFI
Girl, born April 2002
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Report from 2008:
Kylie has a ready smile, and is fond of playing with others. Moderate sleep. She can go up and down stairs on her own, jump off floor with both feet, put on and off clothes and shoes, wash hands, feed herself. She is fond of playing wtih toys, and reading picture books. Favorite spoort is playing outdoors, favorite toy is plush toys.
Full medical history is available for families.
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Girl, born October 1997
Blue Eyes
Blond hair
The nature of calm
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Joy is a precious teenager that is almost 15! Most children when confined to a crib for the greater part of their lives look much smaller then they should be. She looks like she still smiles even though she has been in an institution for many years now. Let’s help Joy to keep that “Joy” and help her to become the teenager she should be!
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Girl, born July 2001
Down syndrome
Daphne is a very communicative child. She loves all people especially women. She loves to hug and kiss to show her kindness. She is a leader by nature with a very calm and patient personality. Daphne adores playing ball.
Girl, born July 1999
Down syndrome
Clarice's pictures are so fun to see – she seems to be all sunshine and motion! She has such an amazing grin!
Clarice is so tiny; these pictures were taken recently, at age 12, and compare her height to the chair behind her to see how petite she is. She is more the size of a 4 year old than her actual 12.5 years. She has many facial features of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, in addition to her Down syndrome.
She has the personality of an impetuous toddler- very high energy and eager to try everything life has to offer. She too needs a family, and the sooner the better. The possibilities for a child to thrive when they reach a family are endless. She will definitely need medical attention, as you can tell from just seeing her teeth, and lots of patient instruction and guidance.
Interested families should be homestudy approved prior to commitment.
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Girl, born July 1997
Blue Eyes
Blond hair
The nature of calm
Hope’s diagnosis is unconfirmed – it’s believed she either has Down syndrome or Cornelia de Lange syndrome. An interested family would be able to get further medical information.
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Girl, born October 1996
Eyes of Gray
Blond hair
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Trina is almost 16! Imagine spending most of your life in an institution. She should be home getting ready for the prom, not living in a crib. God help her, she looks so sad. She needs a family asap or she will have no chance at finding a family!
Families considering our older, institutionalized children should be home study approved prior to commitment.
Girl, Born October 9, 2001
Main diagnosis: Down syndrome
Update Fall 2011:
Margit is a bright, capable 10 year old. She can be very focused when the activity interests her. She colors inside the lines, tries to imitate letters of her name and has a quick and adorable smile. She’s very girlie and loved the purse I brought her. It had many pockets and she loved opening and closing the purse and putting small things into the compartments. She is sturdy and healthy. She is nicely proportionate weight/height. She also has some control issues. She delighted in “breaking the rules” when the social worker left the room. She will need structure and firm rules, but she has so much potential. She will be a wonderful daughter for the right family.
Additional pictures and video available.
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Girl, born August 1999
Blue Eyes
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Helena is almost 13! This tiny, beautiful little girl is almost a teenager. Hard to believe isn’t it? She has such a beautiful face. Such beauty hidden away. Can we help save her so the world can see the beauty we all see in her??
Girl, born November 1998
Down syndrome
Mama, are you out there? Please come get me! We are so happy for the chance to help sweet Greta find her family.
Greta is very petite; more the size of a 5 year old than the 13 year old she actually is. Developmentally, she is quite delayed, probably closer to a 3-4 year old. In many ways, she is toddler like. Greta is missing out on the essential things in life- a mama and daddy to teach her the things she needs to know, school lessons to maximize her potential for learning, and hope for a future.
More photos available! Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome, travel required.
Girl, Born December 2001
Oh what a miracle, to have an updated photo of Katrina!!! And there is the light I knew had to be there! She doesn’t realize it, but now that she has a profile here on Reece’s Rainbow, Katrina has a CHANCE…a chance for a new life, a family of her own, to get out of these four walls and to have something to smile about.
From her medical records: Down syndrome, significant cognitive delay (coupled with FAS), flatfoot, partial atrophy of optic nerves, esotropia, secondary cardiomyopathy.
From a missionary who visited with her in March 2012: the most beautiful pictures of Katrina! Oh my heart…I so wanted to bring her home! She is a giggly soft hearted darling…she needs a mama!
Katrina and Tania can be adopted together if a family is approved and interested. Families should be HS approved (or close to it) prior to commitment. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome, travel required.
Girl, Born April 7, 2001
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Girl, born 1999
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, alopecia
Girl, born September 2001
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
This tiny girl is ten years old! So petite!
Heather doesn’t have any other health complications listed at all.
Girl, Born on April 18, 2001
Veronika is another Baltic beauty, with blue eyes and blonde hair. She is described as calm and well-behaved. She willingly performs directions from adults, and waits for encouragement and praise for doing a good job. Veronika is very observant…she keeps a close watch on adult's speech and action, understands directions with the help if gestures/signs, tries to imitate adult behaviors, and reacts very positively to praise. She doesn't like to be reprimanded. Veronika gladly engages in contact with a known adult, is cautious in contact with strangers, can cooperate with peers, and can play common games. Nevertheless, she plays very well on her own as well. She is able to act consistently and determinedly when she has a good routine (this is another common thread for children with Down syndrome). She has difficulties "switching gears" quickly. She can analyze and compare in a simple level, but cannot separate colors and sizes yet. She has a small vocabulary, is familiar with the parts of the body, eats independently, drinks from a cup, observes manners at the table, dresses and undresses alone, and brushes her teeth without assistance. Sounds like the perfect child to me!
Photo available
Girl, Born on April 14th, 2001
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Little Emilija is just beautiful! She has light blue eyes and dark blond hair. Emilija’s receptive language is good. She understands what adults say to her, but she can not speak on her own yet. The doctor recommends continued speech and physical therapy, even gymnastics and music therapy! Emilija does have an older sister, but she is not available for adoption.
Photo available
Girl, Born on March 16, 2001
This blue-eyed, blonde-haired beauty needs a loving family to thrive in! Natalija is described as active and friendly. She doesn't like to be told "no" or be reprimanded, and cries as a result (aaahh, girls!). Natalija likes to play games with her peers, even if she doesn't quite understand the rules. She is friendly and responsive, and is very loving towards her caregivers and friends. she is very good at playing independently and focusing on the task in front of her. She is stubborn sometimes, but I have found that this is a common trait of children with Down syndrome! Natalija does have a few words and basic self-service skills. She can dress and undress without help, and also eats and drinks unassisted.
Girl, Born August 31, 2001
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Amelia was born with a Congenital cardiac malformation – Fallot’s tetralogy. Surgery was performed in 2005 and her heart condition was completely corrected. Amelia is currently living in a mental institution. She is delayed in all aspects of her development but does receive therapy. She also participates in the granny/grandchild program at the institution. She walks with support. Her speech is developing. She is making sounds and can say “no” and attempts to say the word for granny. She responds to her name, follows basic directions, and plays with toys. She drinks from a cup and eats independently. She enjoys affection, responds well to being cuddled, and is a very happy child.
Photo and medical report were updated in February 2010.
SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL
MULTIPLE CHILDREN CAN BE ADOPTED AT THE SAME TIME
Girl, Born February 15, 2001
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Dawn is just too cute! This photo was taken in 2004, we are hoping for a more recent one soon.
Dawn was born inborn cardiac malformation -intra-auricular defect – secundim type, persisting arterial channel. She lags behind in her mental development. SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL
MULTIPLE CHILDREN CAN BE ADOPTED AT THE SAME TIME FOR LOW COST
Girl, Born October 4, 2000
Main diagnosis: Down syndrome, significant delay
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Girl was born in May 2002
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Trina is a beautiful 10 year old girl in need of her forever family. She is active and healthy, but does have some strabismus. Correcting her vision would be such a blessing for her!
Families considering our older, institutionalized children should be home study approved prior to commitment.
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Girl, born November 1997
Brown eyes
Hair dark brown
The nature uncommunicative
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Faith is another girl that is almost 15! She has the sweetest face. She looks as if she has quite the spirit! Let’s help Faith keep the faith and show her the life she deserves!
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Girl, born January 1998
Eyes of Gray
The nature of the restless
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Sage is 14! She shouldn’t be confined to a crib. She is 14 and should be with a family and her friends. Sage should be going to school and learning!! Please help us to help this smiling little girl become the young lady she should and can be!!
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Girl, born February 1998
Eyes of Gray
Hair dark brown
The nature of a quiet, sociable
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Abilene is 14! She looks like the light is gone from her eyes. She is desribed as sociable, which she should be. Let’s help Abilene get out of an institution and into the social life of a family and friends!!
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Girl, born June 1998
Brown eyes
The nature of communicative
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Gabrielle means “God is my might.” She is almost 14! She looks so sad and her mouth looks so sore! Wouldn’t a family be so wonderful for her?
Gabrielle has some apparent dental issues. Dental work would make a big difference in her overall health. Please help our Gabby find a family!!
