The Reece's Rainbow HIV Family Coordinator & Support Liaison explains the medical aspects of living with a child with HIV.
HIV is a virus that claims many innocent lives when children do not have access to antiretroviral medications. Fortunately, it is treatable and the children who have access to meds and adhere to their treatment have good long-term prognosis.
Children born to women with the virus have a chance of becoming HIV positive due to mother-to-child-transmission. These children are innocent carriers of the virus.
The children you see below are currently living in institutions. Sadly, if they end up aging out of institutional life, there is a high likelihood they will be ill on the streets in a life of crime.
New laws in the US and Canada allow for these children to be adopted. Being in a loving family helps them access medical care and gives them the opportunity to have a normal, healthy, productive life. They can go to college, get married, give birth to healthy babies and live long enough to meet their grandchildren.
To learn more about adopting and parenting a child living with HIV, visit ProjectHopeful.org
PLEASE HELP US raise grant funds and awareness for these precious, waiting angels. You really can save a life, with even the smallest gift! You can make a Paypal donation or send a check (no Paypal fees) to: Reece's Rainbow, PO Box 4024, Gaithersburg, MD 20885. 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!
Boy, born July 2007
HIV+
Such a handsome boy, with striking blue eyes.
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Date of Birth January 2008
Stella does not have any siblings. She is a communicative and sociable girl and likes to babble. She has recently turned 4 and will be transferred this year. Although she doesn't have many words, she likes to try to talk. She is often smiling and tries to attract the attention of adults. She is in a decent baby house in a mixed group with HIV-positive and HIV-negative children. The orphans with HIV are treated the same as the other children. Many of the nannies working here have teaching degrees. There is a games room for psychological relief and rehabilitation. They do drawing to develop motor skills and sensory abilities. Stella is taking anti-retroviral medication. Additional photos available. Married couples only.
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Has brothers or sisters
Boy, born March 2009
Eyes of Gray
The nature of calm
The boy is very affectionate, he is a favorite of the medical staff. He has HIV+, stage 2. He receives appropriate treatment. One additional photo available.
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Those dimples! Ross was born in February 2006. He looks so happy and healthy in all of his pictures. He is described as having a calm demeanor. He is HIV+. Additional photos are available. Ross is one of the more affordable regions in Russia to adopt from. Single mothers may adopt.
Boy, born November 2006
HIV+
Wilson stands so proud and serious for his picture — hoping his parents will find him.
He will be cleared for adoption in May or June 2012 — so now is the perfect time for a family to get their paperwork ready!
These beautiful sisters are available for adoption, TOGETHER!
Erin is the younger sister; she was born in December 2006.
From her medical records: HIV clinical staging 4, delay of psychomotor and physical development.
Bethany is the older sister, and was born in March, 2006.
From her medical records: HIV clinical staging 3, delay of psychomotor and physical development, tuberculous primary complex.
She is described as a very happy child, and is an orphanage favorite!
MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE
DOB: May 2008
HIV+
Gaia was born to term and was in the hospital for the first 6 months of her life before being transferred to the baby house. She weighed 2580 grams, was 47 cm long, head circumference 32 cm, chest 31 cm. All of the children in her group have speech delays due to orphanage life although she understands everything. Gaia also has psychomotor delays and neurological developmental delays. Her caregivers say she is restless although her therapists have no complaints about her. She receives ARV medication Viramune, Zerit and Lamivudine. RNK <500. CD4 1830. CD8 960. In May 2010, her annual physical exam was good. She was healthy, Hepatitis negative, Syphillis negative. She has had colds, chicken pox and ear infections. She has had all of her immunizations. At 2.5 years of age she measured 10 kg 830g, height 85 cm, head 47.5, chest 50. Her physical development is good. Gaia smiles often and laughs easily. She easily expresses her emotions, whether joy or upset. Additional photos and video footage available.
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Girl, born October 2009
Blue Eyes
Nature sociable, calm
Moira is HIV+
She entered the baby home at the age of 10 months. Her weight at birth was 2250gr, height 45 cm. She is HIV +, stage 3, subclinical. Her immune status is satisfactory. She doesn't need any specialized treatment and she doesn't receive any.
She was examined by the specialists: surgeon, EENT, oculist, neuropathologist – they all stated that there is no pathology. Blood tests (general and clinical), urine test – no pathology. The results of electrocardiogram, ultra sound innovations of heart and abdominal cavity – no pathology.
Her Psycho-motor development is in accordance with her age. She has the delay of speech development, bu there is positive dynamics during the psychological and speech therapy. She is current with immunizations. Mantoux skin test is negative (was done in September, 2011)
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Jeffrey was born in early 2008. He is living with HIV. He has recently been transferred from the baby house to a decent older child's orphanage. He has access to excellent medical care. He has a calm demeanor and is described as being active and agile. He likes participating in his developmental lessons. He understands everything that is said to him. He does not have any known siblings. Additional photos are available.
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This precious red-haired girl was born April 2008. Single moms welcome. She is described as being a calm toddler. According to the director of the baby home, Stacia is a "wonderful girl! She is very good!" PCR analysis was made in November 2010. She is HIV-positive and her viral load is extremely low which great news! She is on Retrovir, Epivir and Kaletra (all tablets). The director speaks about her very kindly and says that Stacia is intelligent and has lots of potential. Her measurements are all good. She has been in the orphanage since 5 months of age. She is negative for hepatitis B & C and negative for syphillis as well. She seems to be otherwise healthy.
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DOB June 2009.
Adam's mother died. He is living with HIV and Hepatitis C. He can be adopted with other unrelated children. The children here have access to ARV meds and see a specialist doctor twice per year. Additional photos available.
December 2007
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Brad is an incredibly charming and funny boy, often laughing. He is ticklish! He is kind and gentle. 'Brad' is also very musical. He responds well to the emotions of adults. He is affectionate and sociable with people he knows. He is not passive, but actively likes to do activities. He speaks. He learns quickly and is inquisitive. He interacts well with volunteers and is very playful. He has a happy nature. Other than HIV, we do not believe he has any other health problems except maybe strabismus. Brad is developing well.
He has access to excellent medical care.
Additional photos available upon request. Up to 3 children in the home. Exceptions are occasionally made on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be no more than 50 years old. Unrelated children cannot be adopted simultaneously in this region.
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DOB October 2007
Diagnosis:
B20.1 HIV resulting in other bacterial infections
P10 Intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
z10.6 Birthmother had Viral HCV
H04.5 Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
Iron Deficiency (get this boy some beef and spinach!)
Additional (adorable) photos available
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Date of Birth: March 2007
She is a bright little brunette with expressive eyes. She is actively interested in the outside world. She is happy to communicate with others and she loves attention. MANY additional photos available. HIV+
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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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Born October 2010
Brenna is described as being a weak, restless, likeable and cute baby girl. She is HIV+. She is blessed to be in a baby house where the children have excellent access to medical care. One additional photo available.
Up to 3 children in the home – exceptions are occasionally made for certain families. Applicants should be no more than 50 years old. Unrelated children cannot be adopted simultaneously in this region. Please be flexible as Russian families sometimes adopt younger children with HIV from this region and they will always have priority over a foreign family.
Boy, born Feb 2008
Blue Eyes
Hair blond
Nature calm
Prescott does have siblings, but it's unclear yet if they are also available for adoption.
He is HIV+ but does not currently need therapy. He is a lovely, kind and happy child.
He will become available in March, 2012.
Born December 2007
HIV+
She is described as being a calm girl. She does not have any siblings. Additional photos available. She is an interesting and positive girl. Sometimes she prefers to play by herself. She is happy to communicate and interact with her nannies.
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 December 2007
Gray eyes
Dark hair
Nature calm, affectionate
What a little cherub, with her sun-kissed cheeks!
Sherry is HIV+ and otherwise healthy. She will be transferred soon to a preschool orphanage.
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DOB: March 2009
Miles is a very good boy, very affectionate, loves to communicate with adults, like being picked up, pat on the head. He is sociable and enjoys playing with other children. He tries to do everything that his peers do. He began to eat independently. The boy is a delay in the speech he is trying very hard to overcome under the guidance of a speech therapist. His nannies treat him with great affection and it is clear why when you see how this child blossoms, always smiling, and so genuinely happy. Additional photos available. He does not have any siblings.
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Date of Birth: July 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Born November 10, 2008
Paul is calm and reserved. He has a sister born in 2005 who has a legal guardian in RU, so she is not available for international adoption. His birthparents rights were terminated by the court and he became registered for international adoption in December 2010. He is HIV+ and at a very good baby house with access to excellent medical care.
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Angelica was born January 2008. She is HIV-positive.
She was living in a family before arriving at the orphanage. She is small, vulnerable and sometimes fearful of this new environment. It is not easy to get used to the new circumstances and new people. At first, she did not want to socialize with the other children, but slowly, day by day, she gradually warms up and starts to socialize.
She can sometimes be capricious which is understandable considering all the difficult circumstances she has had to deal with in her short life. She loves to play with dolls and she will often choose a doll out of all the other toys. Angelica eats well and sleeps well. She is getting stronger and healthy. She is lagging behind in development, but she is trying hard to catch up and is gradually doing so. Recently she participated in a children's matinee, and despite her shyness, she recited a poem very well!
Many additional photos are available as well as a recent video.
Boy, Born May 2006
Lance is HIV+. More photos available.
DOB January 2010
HIV+
Additional photos available
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Boy, Born January 7, 2007
Meade is so handsome! He has been diagnosed with HIV, but is medically healthy.
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DOB October 2009
Weston has hyperplasia of the thymus which is a common diagnosis in EE orphans "of no clinical signifigance". He also reportedly has background rethinopathy and retinal vascular deconditioning, and atrial septal defect. He was exposed to HIV via the birthmother and is being monitored for HIV. Regions which do not use PCR test generally make an HIV diagnosis after 18 months of age, but this report comes at at 24 months, so we assume this means he is still testing antibody positive for HIV. Additional photos available for this cute little guy.
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DOB May 2009
HIV+
Additional photos available.
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Date of Birth: January 2008
Timothy is usually very cheerful. He knows how to feed himself. He loves to play with children and toys. HIV+ He does not have any siblings. Additional photo available.
Donations will be accepted for this child when further information on his availability is received.
Boy, Born December 2006
HIV+, ADHD
From his caregivers: good results of blood tests; gets anti-retroviral therapy.
Character: hyperactive, restless, jumpy, sometimes disruptive behaved
Update Nov 2011:
Louis is a very active and communicative boy. He likes attention, he really needs a family. Just look at his smile. He is very sweet.
Girl, born Fall 2006
Here is a loveable toddler girl that was born in the fall of 2006. She has beautiful long eye lashes and curly hair. Her skin is soft and delicate. She is HIV + and receiving appropriate medications to keep her strong. She is a beautiful child waiting for the right family to bring her home!
- Parents must be under the age of 55
- Married couples and single moms eligible
- No serious health or criminal backgrounds
- Travel in country is between 6-7 weeks
Please contact Kzilka@chsfs.orgfor more information and a photo!
BOY, born February 27, 2007
Lucas is a handsome boy who is almost 5. He is HIV positive, but is said to be cognitively normal. He can be adopted with Steven or any other child in this same orphanage. Lucas does have some facial features consistent with fetal alcohol syndrome, but this is not listed in his medical records. This is just a cautionary disclosure so families are prepared.
Boy, Born September 2, 2007
Marcus is a handsome, brown haired blue eyed little boy. He is strong and growing well. Marcus is HIV+. More information available, please inquire.
Boy, born Nov 2008
This darling angel was born on 11/2008. He is described as a happy and active baby. He likes to play with adults and have their attention. He smiles often when he’s in a good mood. He is beginning to sit up on his own. He likes to listen to classical music. His favorite toy is a little stuffed animal and toys that make noise. He is thriving under the gentle care of his foster family, but he waits for a family that can provide him with the resources that he needs for his HIV background. Please contact us for more information!
- Parents must be under the age of 55
- Married couples and single moms eligible
- No serious health or criminal backgrounds
- Travel in country is between 6-7 weeks
Please contact Kzilka@chsfs.org for more information and a photo!
Date of Birth: February 5, 2006
His mother refused him at birth. There is no father and no siblings. Diagnosis: HIV-positive, dermatitis. The children at this orphanage receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations.
Andy is an absolutely adorable little boy! Additional pictures available.
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Date of Birth September 2007
Ted is a very affectionate boy. He is smaller and thinner than many of his peers, because eating while quite a bit, but if you help him in this matter, will not give up. Now the boy is slowly gaining weight, getting better and catching up with the other guys. He is never naughty and tries to do everything yourself, and eat, and dress, and, of course, to use the potty. He loves to play and has a preference for cars above all other toys. He is behind in speech development, but he tries hard. He does not hesitate to recite a rhyme on stage. He is active and outgoing.
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MANY Additional photos AND video available.
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DOB April 2008
Irie enjoys exploring the environment. He is attempting to say simple words. He is very good at saying "mama!". He is available for adoption. Single mother relinquished her parental rights in writing. He has a brother and sister who live in the family.
Diagnosis:
Z 20.6 (Birthmother had HIV)
B 18.2 (Chronic viral Hepatitis C)
D18 (Haemangioma and lymphangioma, any site)
Latent HCV
According to this diagnosis, it does not look like he has HIV infection. Many other adorable photos available.
Date of Birth: October 2, 2006
The birthmother refused him at birth. He does not have a father. Diagnosis: HIV+, short frenum of the tongue (affects his ability to speak clearly. The doctors are considering surgery to correct this). The children in this orphanage receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations.
Alek is a wonderful boy! He is well natured, friendly, kind and always smiling.
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Girl, born October 2010
Hazel eyes
Black hair
Character is calm
I love how she has grown! Old picture is from June 2011, and new one is from Feb 2012. She would so benfit from a family while she is still so young!
Lizzy has Down syndrome and is listed as HIV+; however since she is still so young that may just be that her mother was HIV+
LOTS more photos available!
