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Sizeable Grants ($2500+)

It is our true belief that there is a “forever family” for each of our waiting orphans with special needs.  The purpose of Reece’s Rainbow is to raise funds as adoption grants, to help potential adoptive families with the high cost of giving these children the life they so richly deserve.

 

Your donations and advocacy turn the child on the left into the child on the right! 

 

This page includes the profiles of those children with more than $2500+ in grant funding available. Put on your WARRIOR shoes and help us find families!    PLEASE SHARE THIS PAGE, that others will see it and take that leap of faith to save a child in need. 

Kai

Boy, Born October 2007

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Kai REALLY needs a family, one who is experienced with his medical needs. 

Present Carer:  Having lived in a hospital for nearly 3 years, Kai was transferred and has been living in the present Child Care Home since October 13, 2010.  He is more delayed socially as a result of so much time in the hospital, but is a darling boy who will thrive in his own family. 

Present Development:  Kai was found to have Down syndrome, Hirshsprung’s disease, congenital hypothyroidism, congenital heart disease and bilateral hearing deficit at birth.  Though his medical condition is stable after he received medical treatment and surgeries, he is prone to illnesses, such as pneumonia, fever, running nose and gastroenteritis.  Because of Hirshsprung’s disease, he usually has loose excretion and sometimes diarrhea.  He is not interested in eating.  At present, he always has milk and puree.  When there is someone familiar nearby, he behaves better; takes his bottle or eats with a spoon.  However, when he sees no familiar worker around, he does not want to eat, sometimes even cries and needs to be spoon fed. 

As described, he is nice but passive and introverted.  He tends to be restless when meeting new peoples, new things and in new environment.  Usually, he needs to warm up for a while until he feels comfortable to try.  During playtime, he loves to play with blocks and flap over children story book alone.  He needs companion and encouragement in order to ride on a car, sit on a swing and climb up the stairs of a slide and slide down from the top.  He manages to use single words to express his view and responds to questions.  He says “play”, “good”, “no” in Cantonese.  Sometimes, not only babbling, he tries to imitate some new words when hearing them.  He sometimes refuses to play when he feels unhappy.  Though his right ear is weak in hearing, he is not required to wear hearing aid.

  • 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
$5615.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Josiah

Boy, born May 2007

Josiah has cerebral palsy. He can be very interactive and can comprehend what is being said to him. But he cannot sit, hold his head up, or roll over unassisted. He also has seizures that are being controlled with medication. He loves when people sing songs with him.  Josiah is a very happy and loving boy. He is always full of smiles.

 

From someone who works with him:

We have had the privilege of caring for Josiah for 3 years. He is the oldest child in our care and has been with us longer than any other child. Josiah was abandoned at a nearby hospital when he was 1. Josiah has cerebral palsy and requires special care and attention. He has limited control over his movement and needs support when sitting. For 3 years, our nannies and staff have cared for Josiah, fed him and bathed him. Ask any person who has cared for Josiah though and they will say that they are the one who was blessed.

When you are with Josiah, it is clear that God's love resides in Josiah. Josiah can't talk, but he loves to smile and interact with anyone who will talk to him. Josiah cannot sing like most of us, but each day during nanny prayer and singing Josiah joins in with a big smile. Our deep desire is for Josiah to join his forever family through adoption. We have had difficulty finding that family, but we know that God has a plan for Josiah . We also know that where ever he goes, Josiah will be a blessing as his loved ones bless and care for him.

 

 

  • Multiple unrelated children can be adopted together
  • One parent must be at least 35 years old
  • Parents must be married at least 10 years (or if close, prove they have known each other 10 years)
  • The number of children can depend on other factors (marriage and parent age)
  • Singles may currently adopt
  • Past depression is OK, but must explain the circumstances and past and/or current treatment.
  • If a criminal history/background, must be explained in detail. 
  • Travel is not required; however, it is strongly encouraged 
  • Travel for pick-up is also not required, but strongly encouraged. Escorts can be provided, for an extra cost.  The trip for pick-up is usually about a week long, so you and the child could get to know each other well in their environment. 
  • ESTIMATED TOTAL (in-country expenses): $10,320 – $10,570 roughly

 

$3134.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Oliver

Guardian Angel
Boy, Born March 2007

 

Don’t mind this pink sleeper, this is a BOY.  Oliver is nearly 5 years old and has spent his whole life cooped up in this crib.  He was born with achondroplasia.

 

From his medical records:  Achondroplasia, congenital dislocation of hips, valgus feet, contracture of extremities, secondary hydrocephaly, episyndrome as a result of encephalomeningitis.

Oliver is facing transfer to the institution VERY SOON, and will remain bedridden the rest of his life if he is not adopted.

 

Married couples only.   Large families and older parents welcome, travel required.

 

 

$3500.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Celine 2H

Date of Birth: October 2005
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Character: sociable. Calm

FACING IMMINENT INSTITUTIONALIZATION!

Celine is blowing her family kisses and praying they will come soon.  She is a pretty little girl who is blessed to still be at the baby house.   She is facing transfer soon.   Celine has blonde hair and bright blue eyes.     She is quite self-sufficient and independent physically.  She very much enjoys the attention of adults, and likes to read books and engage.

Celine does have some facial features of FAS as well, but this is not documented, only a cautionary disclosure.

From her medical records:  Down syndrome, moderate mental deficiency; hypertrophy of tonsils of the II-III degree; farsightedness; adenoids the II-III degree; allergic dermatitis; hypostatura.  Celine also has flat feet and congenital chord anomaly.

Celine will do very well in a family setting.  Lots more photos available, along with FULL MEDICAL RECORDS. 

$10038.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Holly 25C

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Girl, born April 2009
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: blond

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Restless nature. (02/24/11) The girl is calm. Cognitive interest in practically does not show. Self-sits, stands with support lying rotated in all directions, not creeps. Independently takes the toy in both hands, unstable interest. Understanding of simple everyday instructions available. Emotional reaction only after prolonged stimulation. Spontaneously utters certain vowel sounds.  Does not self feed.

Update from a family who met her, March 2012:

I walked into the room and immediately recognized Holly from her picture on RR. I was there to visit another child, so after quickly greeting her, I turned away to interact with the other child instead. Holly would have none of that! She doesn’t walk yet, but she scoots quickly, and made her way directly to me and into my lap. She giggled a lot and interacted with me the entire time I held her. She stole my heart with her outgoing personality.

The caregivers told me that she had health issues for the first few years of her life and she is only now becoming healthy. She is very tiny for her age. She is in an orphanage that provides for the children but I feel really needs a family soon so that she can start receiving interventions and therapies so that she may grow into a healthy little girl.

$2507.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Sergei G. 9HA

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Sergei G.
Date of Birth: November 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Dark
Character: calm
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Sergei is a handsome young man with blonde hair.  He is already 6 years old and has been transferred to the institution :(   He needs out NOW.  This is a GREAT region to adopt from, with a great agency partner.  Single moms welcome.   Please help us save Sergei’s life!
Because Sergei is now living in very difficult conditions, we do respectfully request that families be home study approved (or close to it) prior to commitment.  Sergei’s needs will be even greater now that he has had to suffer this change.
 
$10555.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Stacy

Girl, born October 2006

 

What a little doll!  Stacy has Down syndrome, and has already been transferred to the institution, she needs a family quickly.  She is tiny and needs to come home!

 

These new photos were taken through the window by one of our adopting families.  “Oh my goodness, is someone looking at me?  Is that my mama?  Could it be?  Oh….no.  Why do I get my hopes up?   :(  ”

 

Stacy is in a region where the 10 day wait is often waived.  Married couples only, large families and older parents welcome.  Stacy can be adopted with several of our other children.

$4114.22 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Kyle 2H

Boy, born November 2006

Eyes: Blue
Hair: brown
Character:

Diagnosis: Down syndrome
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!

 

Kyle is facing the institution.   He has striking blue eyes and bright blonde hair!  Kyle is medically healthy outside of his flat feet and strabismus.   Please give Kyle a chance to grow up in a loving family of his own!

 

$3903.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Elden 14G

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Birth Date: February 2007
Gender: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark
Character: calm 

From a missionary who visited with him recently:  Elden is very lively, joyful and playful boy. He loves games and jokes. He is the favourite of kids and personnel at the orphanage. Elden is a special kid. Before he was weak but due to attention of caregivers and lessons he made a great progress.   He become strong and now quickly learns everything new. He as well starts walking.

As he is growing, Elden has developed alopecia, which is premature hairloss.  It is quite common for kids with Down syndrome, even REECE has it!  It doesn't hurt, he will just be beautifully bald.  Yay, no traumatic haircuts! :)

LOTS of photos available!!   Single moms welcome!

$10078.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Randy 2H

Boy, born September 2008

Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm, smiling, emotional

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Randy is a real cutie!  He was born at 36 weeks with the cord wrapped around his neck.  He does have a heart condition, so he will need to see a cardiologist once home.  But he is described as a very sweet boy and he is doing well!

MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE

 

$2520.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Paul J. 13G

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Date of Birth: July 20, 2007
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Nature: Quiet
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Little Paul has such beautiful blue eyes!  He is 3 1/2 years old and working on his walking.  He is happy and loves to be praised.   He has what is called “sinus brachycardia”, and should be seen by a cardiologist once home.   He also has cryptochoroidism on both sides, this can be corrected with surgery.    Let’s get him out of this crib and into a family where he can really reach his potential!
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME! FULL MEDICAL INFO AVAILABLE!
$2501.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Wyatt 26HA

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Boy, born February 2009
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Nature: Quiet

 

Update Sept 2011:  Our little Wyatt is not doing well.   He is described as a recumbent patient.  Along with his Down syndrome, he has hydrocephalus and can hardly move his hands.

Update Jan 2012:  Wyatt also has possible Cystic Fibrosis and is fed through a tube.

Update April 2012: Yay! New photo of Wyatt! He looks like he’s doing much better than his last photo, but he still REALLY needs a family ASAP!

Please let’s rally for Wyatt and get him into a family who can save his life!! 

 

$3815.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Tim 26HA

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Date of Birth: November 1999

 

Tim is described as being communicative, inquisitive, sociable and kind. He is HIV+. Tim and Ana are favorites at the orphanage. He goes to a regular school. His mother was a heroin addict and abandoned him at the hospital. He is very good about taking his medicine. He is hopeful when new adult come in that one of them will take him into their family.

 

For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.projecthopeful.org/ 

 

$4365.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Suzy

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Girl, born 2005

Suzy is an outgoing little girl who enjoys playing games with other children. The other children at her institute like her very much and she is very good at socializing. Suzy was born with ichthyosis, a skin disease that covers her entire body. The orphanage staff treats her ichthyosis with ointment once a day. Her skin itches due to her condition and her caregivers say that it also makes her “afraid” of the sun. In the wintertime, the condition tends to worsen. When we asked how her condition affected her in other ways, the nannies said that in the past her gait has been abnormal, but now it is better although she still can’t run as fast as the other children. She is described as a talkative girl who speaks well and speaks a lot.

She is able to walk with one foot in front of the other, stand on one foot, and she is able to name animals and know what their sounds and behaviors were. The orphanage staff say that they haven’t sent her to school yet because she is too young, but she appears to be on target and able to complete tasks that other 5 year olds can do. She is able to do basic self-care tasks such as toileting, washing her hands, and dressing herself. What she could really use is a family who could give her the love and care that she needs and who would help her get appropriate treatment for her skin condition.

There is a total of $9800 in financial aid (made up of a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption and a $5600 waiver for the orphanage fee) — details available through the agency.

$24.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Nicky Z

Boy, Born October 27, 2008
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
New picture of Nicky! He looks soo sad. :( Please someone save him before it’s too late!
Oh it makes my heart sick to Nicky all grown up with not a single soul to inquire about him.  He is 3 1/2 already, facing the institution next year, and needs to get HOME.  He is tiny as a bird still, he needs his family!
More photos available, married couples only.  Large families and older parents welcome, travel required.
$11661.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Danila G. 13G

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Date of Birth: December 5, 2005
Character: sociable

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

PRAISE GOD, an updated photo!   And she is just as darling as I knew she would be.   She is an orphanage favorite, look at the size of the bows in her hair!  Danila is just oozing love and affection!   Active and friendly.  Dark hair and dark eyes, she is active and a love bug! She was born at 35 weeks gestation, so she is a little more cognitively affected becase of her prematurity. She is active and physically able. She is allergic to chocolate, eggs, and citrus. She has some strabismus and astigmatism, so will need to wear corrective glasses. This is one beauty who will just thrive and blossom in her own loving family!
FULL MEDICAL INFO AVAILABLE!

 

$12856.48 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Kyle 14G

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Date of Birth: October 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Temperament: happy and excited

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

This stunning little boy is of mixed Russian and Middle Eastern descent.   He is already 5 now and facing the institution!!   More photos available, single moms welcome!

From a missionary who visited with him recently:  Slowly but surely Kyle develops new skills: eats without help, learns to walk. Systematic massage, physiotherapy and lessions on development of speach brining good results. Kyle is a child with special needs, who needs a loving mother, her caring hands. A mother who will help him to adapt to the outside world.

$4088.70 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Valery

Girl, Born September 27, 2006

Valery was born with CP and spina bifida.  She has significant strabismus and "progressive hydrocephaly".  She is not able to walk, and is significantly delayed in all aspects.   But she is still beautiful and deserving and can truly thrive in a loving family, with access to adequate medical care and nutrition.   Valery will remain bedridden for life, and will likely not survive the transfer to the institution.   Won't someone consider being her "forever family"?
 
More photos available, please inquire.

   

$4025.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Reid

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BOY, born August 2, 2006

Reid is a happy little boy who wants his own family very much!  He is not walking yet, but will really blossom with the proper therapy and a loving family.    From his medical records:  cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spastic diplegia,penile hypospadias, mental retardation, delay of physical development, hypotheriosis, crossed eyes.

 

$2500.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Mark 31C

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Boy, born October 2009

 

Little Mark has Down syndrome and was born with some heart issues (Atrial Septal Defects, no impairment of circulation), but surgery hasn’t been found necessary yet.

Full medical history available.

 

 

Mark is usually in good mood. He plays with toys variously, jabbers. He is active.

 

$3200.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Heath

Boy, Born April 8, 2001
Heath is a sweet little boy who desperately needs a family.    

Heath is a tenyear old boy with Down Syndrome. He is tiny in stature. His feet hardly reach the edge of his shared wheelchair. Because of his age, he has already been transferred from the stimulating environment of his baby house to a dull and underfunded mental institute for boys ages 6-18. He is no longer the youngest boy in his group, but he is certainly among the smallest.

Heath is not a recent transfer. He has lived in the stifling boredom of institution life for a long time. He has lost the vivacity of life at the baby houses. In his three years at the institute, he has been given nothing of his own. He has not seen a book or a toy. He has never been gathered into anyone's loving arms. He is a very lonely little fellow in desperate need of love and comfort.

We have few other details on Heath. He has been seen in a wheelchair, so he may not be able to walk. We don’t know if or how well he talks, or any other details on his medical condition. We do know that he is a cute, chubby-cheeked, dirty and neglected lonely little lost boy who needs a mother more than almost anyone else in the world.

If you would like to learn more about Heath from a family who met him at his present institute, please follow these links:

http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2010/10/recalled-to-life.html

http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2010/10/brady-and-heath.html

$8980.94 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Angelina 3G

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Girl, Born March 2008

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

This beautiful muffin, look how she has grown!   She does have a heart condition  and will need to seek a cardiologist and surgery once home.    She needs a family ASAP!
Additional photos available!  SINGLE MOMS and larger families welcome!
$4630.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Victoria

Guardian Angel

Girl, Born December 12, 2002

I can’t wait to see Victoria with long, flowing hair!
Miss Victoria was born arthrogryposis, which only appears to affect her legs/feet.   She has a glowing personality and is a caregiver favorite.    Will be wonderful to see her, after surgery and therapy, walking on her own!!   If she is not adopted, she will spend the rest of her life bedridden.
From her medical records:  congenital arthrogryposis, divergent squint.
From our facilitator:   Victoria is happy and affectionate.  She loves to play with her dolls and to pretend to be mommy.  She is a very pretty girl.  She is a rather smart girl, the care-givers love her. She cannot support herself and needs assistance. She does not walk but she is a very active girl.  She is moving herself somehow, using mostly her hands.
As with all children living in these difficult conditions,  this child’s cognitive development has regressed significantly since he/she was younger.  It is of crucial importance that any family considering the adoption of an older child from the mental institution setting be well prepared for what to expect with regards to how the neglect and lack of adequate medical care and nourishment has affected this child.    These children all have TREMENDOUS potential for improvement, and deserve to have a life outside these four walls.
These children are truly living on borrowed time, and families should be home study approved before an official commitment can be made for this child.
$2803.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Catherine P. 8W

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Date of Birth: December 2004

Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: blond
Character: Sociable, calm, affectionate

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

ADDITIONAL $10,000 AGENCY GRANT AVAILABLE FOR CATHERINE!

 

$2271.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Preston 2H

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Boy, born October 2005

Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Character: smart, active, social

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

FACING IMMINENT INSTITUTIONALIZATION

 

Preston is an orphanage favorite!    He is  6 now and needs a family of his own.  He does have a  heart condition, but he is active and doing well despite this.  His adenoids and tonsils are enlarged (very common) and should probably be removed.

 

$15141.14 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Simon 2H

Boy, Born February 19, 2010

FULL MEDICAL RECORDS available. He has Down syndrome. He was born with a small open oval window, but is doing well. Very alert, responds to his environment, learning to play, holding his head up.

MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME
 
 
$3521.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

 

 

Catherine 9HA

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Date of Birth: March 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm 

OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS, not Down syndrome

From her medical records:  Holoprosencephaly, Aplasia of the nasal bones fracture, Congenital heart defect, Eye atrophy

Just like our Julia with Cockayne Syndrome, Holoprosencephaly is a life-shortening condition.   You can read more about this condition at http://www.holoprosencephaly.net/Holoprosencephaly  Catherine deserves to have a loving family of her own!  There is simply no place in society for her in her native country.   Further medical info will be available with submission of first dossier packet.

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

$3007.65 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Russell 3G

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Boy, born July 2009

Eyes Grey

Hair dark brown

Nature calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

 

$2615.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Sasha

Boy, Born March 13, 2004

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! 

Sasha is a precious little gift from God.  He is 6 years old, but is not able to do much of anything right now.  He is very much still a baby.  He may have CP as well, but is considered severely delayed.  He does a lot of rocking…in his crib, in his stroller…to keep himself occupied.  He has teeth marks in his tongue from chewing on it from boredom.   We do not know if he truly has autism, or he is just so severely impacted by the CP or other birth trauma that the caregivers can’t really do much with him, and he turns to himself to soothe.
Sasha desperately needs a loving family, and experienced, patient family who can celebrate every step of progress as a miracle of God!   I can’t wait to see the person he becomes when he has a family to love him and encourage him.  He will surely remain bedridden for life if he is sent away, and he is facing that soon.
Please save Sasha!
$2506.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Gregory 2H

Boy, born August 22, 2005

 

Gregory’s birthmother’s rights were terminated by court decree. There is no father. Diagnosis: HIV+, functional heart murmur, astigmatism.  They receive excellent medical therapy and have had their innoculations.

Gregory gets embarrassed in front of the camera. He interacts very nicely with the other children. He is a sweet little boy. More photos available.

 

For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.projecthopeful.org/ 

 

$4733.97 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Ivan S. 8W

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Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Character: SociableDiagnosis: Down syndrome

This little teddy bear was born 2/2007. He was born at 38 weeks with a strong Apgar score.   He does have a heart condition and will need to be seen by a cardiologist once home, but he is doing very well.
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
$4649.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Nolan

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Boy, Born September 9, 2004
Nolan is such a handsome boy!  He needs a loving family!
From his medical records:  long-term effects of some early trauma, slight mental delay, flat feet, farsightedness. He has fine motor skills, understands everything, he talks but it is hard to understand him.  Nolan is very physically active, happy and cooperative, friends with other children.
These children are truly living on borrowed time, and families should be home study approved before an official commitment can be made for this child.
$2522.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Carina 15H

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Girl; born, April 2008
Nature: Calm

 
Her picture is so forlorn … I hope we can find her a family to make her smile!  She is almost 4 now and is facing imminent transfer to the institution.  PLEASE do not let this happen to her!!  
 
 

Carina is said to have a moderate intellectual delay, as well as a physical / motor function delay.  She has an open oval window of 2 mm (which may yet close on its own), and she has a heart murmur.   She has enlarged tonsils, and dermatitis — so, pretty much your standard little girl with Down syndrome!   

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

 

$5030.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Owen 3G

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Guardian Angel

Boy, Born December 2007

This darling little boy is waiting for his forever family, and we believe his condition to be one called Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome.  

Also known as Acrocephalosyndyldactyly Type Chotzen or Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome. Chotzen Syndrome is a dominant genetic condition. They have a tower-shaped skull (acrocephaly), fused fingers and/or toes (syndactyly), asymmetric face, widely spaced eyes, droopy eyelid (ptosis), strabismus (crossed or "wall-eyes"), beak-like nose, small upper jaw, and jutting out lower jaw (prognathism).   Some plates in their skull close early.   This is called craniosynostosis.   Often people with Chotzen Syndrome are mildly hard of hearing. Sometimes they're unusually short.   Occasionally the closing of the plates in their skull can compress their brain and slow their development.   Sometimes boys with Chotzen Syndrome have undescended testicles.  
 
 

 

$3039.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Alexander I. 8W

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Alexander I.

Date of Birth: August 2006
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: Sociable, affectionate

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

This munchkin is SO cute. So happy to have a new photo of him, look at those amazing hazel eyes! Healthy and doing very well. He is described as social and affectionate, and will make a wonderful son! He was born with supplemental chord of the left ventricle.

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

$3031.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Clayton 2H

Boy, born April 2010

Eyes: Brown
Hair: black

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

NEW PICTURE OF CLAYTON!   More photos available!   Full medical records available, single moms welcome.

 

$2802.60 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Sophia K. 15H

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Date of Birth: November 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Quiet

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Miss Sophia is a real doll baby too!   She was born with an oval window, and she does have some strabismus, but she is growing well and is a happy and content child.
$2713.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Ivan K. 5G

Boy, Date of Birth: July 2009
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Eyes: Gray
Hair: Dark
Character: happy

From his medical records: Apert syndrome.  Congenital hydrocephalus, currently compensated. (The child’s doctor means the child is no longer hydrocephalic.)   Accrete fingers and toes.  Partially cleft palate. (The doctor says he will not be able to speak unless he has been operated for this issue.)

The boy understands what is said to him.  He walks.  The doctor believes the child has a favorable prognosis.   MORE PICTURES and Complete Medical History AVAILABLE.

 

Update Nov 2011:  He needs surgery very soon or he will miss the window of opportunity to correct the fusion of his skull bones before it damages his brain.  The webbed fingers and toes seem to have all of the bones present by the pictures, but we would need an x-ray to be sure.

 

$4196.15 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Daniel

Boy, Born May 16, 2005

 

For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.projecthopeful.org/

 

From a missionary who visited in this orphanage in March 2010:   This kiddo was lots of fun, too. He was so inquisitive and curious. He has lots of energy and he’s very mobile. I have lots of pictures of him jumping on the couch. He seems like a very sweet little boy.

Update fall 2011:  He is a wonderful boy, and wants to be adopted!

 

$2500.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Derek 2H

Derek was born in May 2008.   He does not have any siblings.   He is described as being a calm and quiet boy.   He has strabismus and HIV. Derek is very cute and has a very kind soul. He is sociable with other children and and he loves his caregivers and they are very fond of him. The director of his orphanage recommends him without any hesitation.  Derek is in a region with excellent access to medical care. It is a very straight forward region to adopt from.   This is an experienced region and agency with HIV adoptions.   Single mothers can adopt.

 

For more info and parent support on adopting and raising a child with HIV, please visit http://www.projecthopeful.org/ 

$3649.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Shaun 3G

Boy, Born November 2007

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This darling little boy is waiting for his forever family.   He struggles with significant cleft issues and facial deformities.   He also struggles with kidney problems.   From his medical records, they indicate that he has Edwards Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18.    This is quite a challenge, and most children do not survive past birth.   We do not know if he has any of the other complications, but he clearly has many of the facial features and cognitive delays.

 

Maybe there is a super special family out there who will give Shaun a chance to really shine, and be all God intends for him to be!

 

$3432.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Marcia 23HA

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Girl, born in February 2007
Gray eyes
Hair dark brown
Nature calm; very quiet and kind personality

 

Marcia has been transferred, and is not doing well — she needs a family, urgently!

Marcia has a mild form of paraparesis, pelvic organs dysfunction, instability of hip joints; stemming from her main diagnoses — compensated hydrocephalus (treated with a shunt) and operated spina bifida.

 

MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE, MARRIED COUPLES AND SMALL FAMILIES ONLY.

Due to Marcia’s institutionalization and the negative effects it’s having on her, the ideal family would be one with no other children, or only older children.  She will need a lot of attention. 

$4161.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Bennett 3G

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Boy, born October 2006
Eyes: Gray
Hair: light brown
Character: calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

$3265.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Igor

BOY, Born November 26, 2004

 

HELP, I’VE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!

This handsome young man is another of a growing number of children who were born with arthrogryposis.   He is described as very loving and affectionate and friendly!

Igor has already been transferred to an adult mental institution and will remain bedridden for the rest of his life…he needs a family like you!

 

Families considering Igor must be home study approved for an older, institutionalized child prior to commitment.  Married couples only, large families and older parents welcome, travel required.

$5125.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Kacey 15H

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Girl, born November, 2008
Sociable nature
Kacey has Apert Syndrome

 

Such a blessing to have a new photo, isn’t she gorgeous?

From an adoptive family who met her in August 2011:  She is very active despite her limitations with feet and hands- she kept up with the whole bunch. Very determined, a bit shy.

From an adoptive family who  met her in November 2011: Every day she’d walk up to me and say, “Mama?”  It broke my heart to tell her no.  She’s due for another surgery soon (presumably on her skull).  Her hands and feet look really good; she showed me all her scars.

More pictures available.  Single mons welcome.  This is a great region to adopt from, with little in country travel.  We have had many successful adoptions here, with a fabulous agency partner!

$2896.61 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Anastasia 3G

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Girl, Born January 2006

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Miss Anastasia is a darling little girl!   She is almost 6 already and desperately needs a family.   She is facing transfer to the mental institution very soon.  She does have a heart condition, we are waiting to get more details on it.  She also has some strabismus.   She is described as very happy and gentle.  She is not walking on her own yet.

More photos available, single moms and Canadian families welcome!
$2789.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Denis

BOY, born July 2006

 

HELP! I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!
 
 
From his medical records:  epilepsy, frequent seizures therapeutic resistant, spastic tetraparesis, craniostenosis, gastroesophogeal reflux, congenital endogastritis
 
More photos available
 
This region typically waives the 10 day waiting period for children with special needs.   
$3000.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Isaiah 3G

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Isaiah

Birth Date: July 2006
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: light brown

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

$2586.85 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Mark (Latin America)

Boy, Born August 2006

 

609-02 This gentle boy has smooth, baby soft skin. He has dark skin and dark hair, potentially from an African/black parent. He is just darling, with a round chubby face. He was born on 8/2006. He enjoys playing with toys and with other children. His legs are rather weak so he scoots around quickly to reach his destination. He smiles brightly when he is spoken to. He waits for his loving family because he has Down syndrome. His family will be so lucky to be able to help this angel reach his fullest potential!

  • Parents must be 25-55 years of age
  • Single women up to 55
  • Couples must be married a min of 3 years
  • Parents must be healthy, both physically and mentally
  • Totally clean criminal background
  • No more than 4 children at home
  • Both parents travel for 10 days
  • One can return home, the other must stay an additional 3 weeks
  • Total cost about $25k
$4190.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Daniel

Boy, Born January 2006

HELP! I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!

Daniel is facing a bedridden life in the mental institution without your help!   Poor Daniel struggles with many health complications, but he can truly reach his full potential with a loving family.  He has CP and hydrocephalus, along with some symptoms of epilepsy.

From his medical records:  congenital hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, movement disorders, symptomatic epilepsy, severe mental delay, partial optic atrophy.

This region typically waives the 10 day waiting period for children with special needs.  

$3000.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Orion

Boy, Born January 2009

 

MORE PHOTOS available.   Orion has Down syndrome and a patent foramen ovale – which is a small hole between the chambers of the heart.  This is common in childhood, and often closes without any medical intervention.  But it is clear that Orion needs a loving family to get him up out of this chair and living his life!  

These children are blessed to be in an excellent orphanage, however this region typically requires 3 trips.  This is a great orphanage and the children receive excellent care, and there is minimal travel in-country.  This orphanage is close to the Capital city, so it's fantastic for sight-seeing.

Orion is in the same orphanage with Chandler, Robert, and Nadine, among others, and could be adopted with them if a family was interested in doing so.
 

We have had many successful adoptions from this orphanage, and families are willing to share their experiences.

 

$4514.16 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Elias 3G

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Boy, born  December 2007

Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

So happy to have a new pic of Elias! He’s still in pink though!

 

 

 

 

$2527.80 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Yegor B. 5G

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Yegor B.
Date of Birth: January 2007
Gender: Male
Hair: Dark
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Yegor is a handsome little monkey with blonde hair and brown eyes.   He was born with a VSD, which led to pulmonary hypertension, but he was blessed to have had corrective surgery in April of 2008 and is doing fine now. He will greatly benefit from seeing a cardiologist here to ensure that any hypertension can be controlled or further corrected with surgery.  Yegor also has bilateral cryptorchidism, which can be corrected surgically.
FULL MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE!  SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
This is one of the easiest regions in Russia. LOWEST COST, easier travel.  Please consider one of these children! 
$9295.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Brent

Boy, Born June 21, 2005
 
 

PRAISE GOD for a new photo of Brent, SMILING, even though he has been sent to the institution.   Look how darling this little one is!   Brent is an orphanage favorite, and is blessed to be part of an orphan care program that provides him with a nanny and one-on-one stimulation.   He is considered lower functioning, but will truly blossom like a flower in a loving family environment.

 

From his medical records:   Severe mental retardation. Down syndrome. Displastic cardiopathy (О.О.О.) Converging strabismus. Post-tuberculosis neuro-sclerosis.           

 Please give Brent a chance!  We have worked so hard to raise grant funds for him, we can’t leave him behind!

 
 
$10120.85 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

 

Nana 25C

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Date of Birth: January 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: blond
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Character: passive, uncommunicative girl calm, even somewhat passive, affectionate, friendly. In response to the emotional appeal and tactile contact with an adult reacts to a smile, she does not go to the contact. Self is not sitting, turns from back to stomach. Toys she picks up a few hanging over her chest trying to capture, beating on them with her hands. Enclosed in the hand holding the toy did not last long with both hands, pulling at his mouth, licking tongue. Wick listens to adult, finds the sound source.  In the active voice observed actively Goulaine.  Appetite is reduced, the food is selective, trying to keep their own hands a mug.
$3676.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Austin 3G

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Boy, Born June 2006

This darling little boy is waiting for his forever family. He has very unique facial features, but I am unfamiliar with the condition that causes these.  One of the possible diagnoses we have been made aware of *may* be a form of Russell Silver Syndrome  (RSS). This most recent photo shows he is growing well, and seems to be active and relatively happy.   After what we learned about RSS, it seems much more likely than the previously supposed progeria, which is good for Austin!  Please consider adopting Austin and helping him be the best that he can be! There will never be a place for him in his country outside the walls of an institution, just like our children with Down syndrome.

 
 
$5758.09 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

I MET MY 5/5/5 GOAL OF $5000!!

Lilly 3G

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Birth Date: February 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Character: calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome, heart defect – she needs surgery!
This little one has been waiting SO long.  This gorgeous little blondie has a significant heart defect and needs to see a cardiologist.  She is doing ok for now, but definitely needs a family quickly! She also appears to have strabismus.  She has the most beautiful eyes!

 

Update Fall 2011- She is not mobile, does not speak, but she takes food from the grated bottle (bottle with top of nipple cut off, so thicker liquids go thru), and can understand some things. Despite her conditions she can still smile, but doesn’t know how to play with toys and throws them.

 

Single moms and Canadian families welcome!  Additional picture available!

$7577.15 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Sophia A. 9HA

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Sophia A.

Date of Birth: October 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: brown

Look how beautiful she has grown!!  Significant cleft lip and palate, most likely FAS or prenatal drug use as well.

UPDATE SEP 2011:  Sophia has what they are calling “an affection of the brain.”  She is almost completely blind and deaf.  One foot is deformed.  She only has one hand.  Our coordinator was told the child has many other “severe impairments” and does not have a promising prognosis (by Russian standards, we all know that to be quite different if she had adequate medical care and a loving familiy!).  Most likely hydrocephaly as well.

Families considering Sophia should be experienced with significant medical needs.  Many people have inquired about Smile Train helping Sophia, but she would be much better served to have reconstructive surgery here in the US with her new family.   Is that you? 

$3940.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Ruslan

Boy, Born November 12, 2002

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

ALREADY TRANSFERRED, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Ruslan is a handsome young man who is in desperate need of a family right away.  He has strabismus, and is also a CARRIER of Hepatitis B.  (www.webmd.com) He is asymptomatic at this time.   We are trying to get more details on his Hep B….he is living in the general population of children, so they don’t appear to be very concerned about him transmitting it to other children.   (Typically, children with blood-born viruses such as Hep B and HIV are isolated in special orphanages and never available to be adopted, so we are thinking that maybe he tested positive at birth and hasn’t been retested, or he isn’t showing any outwards symptoms).

 

From a nurse in the infectious disease unit in a pediatric hospital:  *** Hepatitis B is something that children in the USA are routinely vaccinated for.   If parents have not received the vaccinations, they can easily go to their physician and receive the series.  With these vaccinations transmission is extremely minimal as vaccinated parties can have immunity to Hepatitis B. Titers (simple blood test) can also be drawn after taking the vaccines to make sure immunity has been acquired. Hepatitis B is also treatable with medications and people can also just be carriers of the virus.  This health condition is labeled chronic, but with proper medical treatment and simple precautions it is very treatable and the risk of transmission is minimal at most. ***

Ruslan has already been transferred out to the institution due to his age, but he can still be adopted!!    Families considering Ruslan should be home study complete/approved prior to commitment, as his needs will be great.   Please open you heart to little Ruslan….he needs you!

 

$7088.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Morgan 26HA

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Boy, born: March 2009
Eyes: Brown
Hair: dark brown
Nature: Quiet

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

October 2011 Update:

 

Morgan is happy, friendly, and inquisitive. He can sit unassisted. Vocalizes. He loves to play hide-and-seek. He enjoys rattling, throwing toys and making noise.

 

$4710.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Daniel 2H

Boy, Born May 14, 2007
Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

Daniel is a cutie!  4 now, and in need of a loving family he can grow up in.  He was born with a functional systolic murmur, but he is doing well.  He has a giant smile, and huge blue eyes, and a spirit that can light up a room!!  Daniel is facing the institution in the coming year.

 

 

$3041.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Nikita R. 13G

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Boy, born May 25, 2007
Eyes: Gray
Hair: light brown
Nature: Quiet
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Nikita is a HEALTHY 4 year old boy who is waiting for his family.   He has an extra pinky finger on his right hand, and some minor strabismus, but he is doing well.  He is learning to walk and get around, and will really benefit from having a family full of siblings to chase after and model!  He understands what he is asked and responds appropriately.  Speech coming along.
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
FULL MEDICAL INFO AVAILABLE!
$4900.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Aisha K. 23HA

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Aisha K.
Date of Birth: January 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Brown
Hair: dark brown
Nature: Calm 

Aisha is a doll baby!  We do not have any further medical info about her at this time, but please inquire with our agency partner. 

 

PLEASE NOTE! This region allows no more than 3 children at home, married couples only, parents must be less than 50 years of age. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Aisha’s region requires married couple only, small families ( no more than 3 children at home), VERY comfortable financially, and preferred experience with Down syndrome.   This is a particularly costly region, so total adoption costs could exceed $33,000.   Aisha’s adoption and others from this region will open the door for dozens and dozens of other children with Down syndrome just in this one region alone!

$3091.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Langley 9HA

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Langley

Birthdate: October 2007
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Nature: Quiet

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

From one of our adoptive families who met him in December 2011: ” I saw him today. After days of scanning faces, I walked into Bella’s groupa and SAW HIM!! He is a doll. He is so cute! He looks healthy and is walking. I had a banana for Bella (which they wouldn’t let me give it to her) and he took it. He bit right through the peeling. If they would have let me, I would have given it to him. Oh sweet boy...you need a mama!!!”

Friendly, emotional, affectionate boy.   Active, social, friendly.  Easy going.  Eats well independently.  Plays well with toys and likes to help others.

More photos available, single moms welcome.

 

$4453.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Jamison 3G

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Jamison

Date of Birth: May 2007
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Temperament: affectionate, loves attention

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

More photos available, Canadians and single moms welcome!

 

$4399.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Nicholas 25HA

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Nicholas
Date of Birth: August 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Nature: Quiet boy, loves to play with adults. He loves listening to music, trying to repeat the dance moves for adults. He has a selective attitude towards others. In a gesture of farewell. His appetite is good, he eats with a spoon and drinking from a cup, but not accurately. Sleep restless, sometimes cries in his sleep.
Nicholas has a wonderful soul about him!  He needs a family quickly, he should be in a  kindergarten class making friends, not stuck in an orphanage or institution.


$5577.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Sophie 2H

Girl, born March 3, 2010
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm

 

Little Sophie REALLY needs a family!!!  She is so young and will greatly benefit from adequate medical care, early intervention, and a family who loves her.

 

Present diagnoses: Down Syndrome, undetermined mental deficiency, congenital heart disease,  circulatory deficiency (Sophie receives Captopril ), both-sided congenital cataract, congenital glottic spasm (stridor), both-sided enlargement of renal pelvis, perinatal hypoxic-ishemic  affection of central nervous system, delay in physical development

More photos available, full medical records available, single moms welcome!

$4146.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Maggie 9HA

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Guardian Angel

Date of Birth: November 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Dark
Character: happy, affectionate, loves toys

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

 

Maggie is in urgent need of a family.  We are waiting on medical info, but she has already been transferred and needs OUT.  Look how darling she was as a baby!

 

$8159.94 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Cora Lynne 3G

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Date of Birth: May 2006
Gender: Female
Nature: Calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Cora Lynne is already 5 1/2 and facing the institution.  She looks like such a baby, but she should be in kindergarten, not a mental institution!    Cora Lynne is a beautiful, active girl with blonde/strawberry hair.   She has much to live for, and much joy to bring to a forever family of her own.

Single moms, larger families and Canadians welcome!   More photos available.

 

$4562.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

 

Trey 2H

Boy, Born February 27, 2010

Trey is a darling little boy in dire need of a family.  He was his mother's first child, delivered at 36 weeks.  Cognitively he is developing well, he is very attentive, smiley, and affectionate.  Medically, he is in urgent need of care.

Hope someone will consider him quickly!   Full medical records available, single moms welcome!

From his medical records:  The child had the following conditions:  bronchial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, obstructive bronchitis. The boy is on constant base therapy with Pulmicort and Fenoterol+Ipratropium bromide.

Present diagnoses: Down Syndrome, open oval window, additional chord of the left ventricle of heart,  hypostatura, perinatal hypoxic-ishemic  affection of central nervous system,  both-sided cryptorchism, congenital malformation of lungs (under question),  bronchiectasis (under question).

 

$4282.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

James 2H

Date of Birth: May 2008
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Nature: Quiet

 

From James' medical records:  Down Syndrome, undetermined mental deficiency, congenitalheart disease, epilepsy, open oval window, farsightedness, astigmatism, allergic dermatitis, flat feet, and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

 

Little James REALLY needs a family!   He will so greatly benefit from adequate medical care and early intervention.

 

$3125.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Robyn 2H

Girl, Born October 8, 2006

 

Robyn is a curious, playful little girl with dark hair and giant brown eyes, who also happens to have Down syndrome. She is very active, although she was born with a VSD.  She does have an umbilical hernia (many children with Down syndrome do, just weak stomach muscles).

Robyn is already 4 and has likely been transferred to the institution already.  PLEASE HELP HER FIND A FAMILY.  More photos available.

From one of our adoptive families who visited with her in July 2011:  Robyn would probably do best in a smaller family, with 4 or less kids, as she likes attention.    She’d be great as the youngest in a family of teens ;)   She is very curious and she was just so small and very adorable, cuter in person.  I didn’t have a chance to take a new photo but she looked good and her hair was just a bit longer than in her current photo.   She seemed very aware of her surroundings and clearly knew there were new people there today.  Most likely pretty high functioning.  She is really sweet and is probably of Armenian or other Roma descent.”
$4802.61 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Jeanne B. 3G

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Date of Birth: July 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Character: calm, affectionate

 

Miss Jeanne has a birth defect of her eyes.  We do not know anything more than that at this time, only that her vision is impaired.   Families interested in considering Jeanne may be able to obtain more information with a completed home study.
 

An additional comment was sent to us:  From looking at the picture of this little girl it appears that at least her one eyelid has a cleft to it and if that is the way it appears, she has what is called a coloboma of her eye.  I know this because my daughter was born with the same thing and has since had it repaired.  Her sight was also affected and she now has to wear eyeglasses … if you have any other questions feel free to email me.

 

$4268.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

Colton

Boy, born April 2010

It might be because I’m partial to little round-faced babies, but this doll steals my heart every time I look at him!  Yes, he is a boy — no matter he’s wearing Betty Boop socks!

 

He does have Down syndrome.

 

$2847.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Harlen 26HA

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Harlen
Date of birth: November 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: red
Nature: Quiet
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
YAY, a new photo of Harlen.  Isn’t he handsome??  More photos available!
$2638.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Artem T. 14G

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Date of Birth: January 2008
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Quiet
Diagnosis: Down syndrome

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

LOTS MORE PHOTO AVAILABLE

From a missionary who visited with him recently:  SWEETY SWEETY SWEETY!  Look at photos, what an amazing progress he made!  For now little Artem is weak and less developed than kids at his age. But Artem has hidden ability to speak: he can repeat parts of words for long time and always includes into his speach some new sounds!   This is a special kid that needs additional care and attention. He needs to become strong and gather all things that he has been taught by caregivers, but soon he will learn everything which is needed for his age and he will  blossom

$3326.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

Arina P. 13G

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Date of Birth: May 31, 2006

Gender: Female
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark
Nature: Calm

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

This beautiful Arina needs a mama to love her and help he ber all she can be. She has dark hair and dark eyes. She does not have a heart condition, but her medical records indicate she has some kind of bacterial *difference* in her kidneys. She is allergic to eggs, citrus fruit, and red vegetables. Her kidney dysfunction may be a reaction to eating these items. She will need to be seen by a specialist when she gets home. She is also farsighted and will need corrective glasses. But she is SO beautiful and so deserving of a family to call her own!
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME! FULL MEDICAL INFO AVAILABLE!

 

$7300.83 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Xander 26HA

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Boy, born June 2009

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

So glad to have multiple photos of Xander, what a sweetie!   He can sit unassisted, he pulls himself up to standing position while holding on. He is always in good mood but not very active. He explores the environment with his eyes. He takes a toy given to him and holds it for a while. Vocalizes.

 

$6301.90 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Alexander 2H

Boy, born February 2007

Eyes: Brown
Hair: brown
Character: Calm, sedentary 

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ALEXANDER!   Alexander is a sweet boy with brown hair and eyes.   He was born with Down syndrome and also struggles with epilepsy.   He has strabismus as well.   Alexander is described as affectionate and social.

UPDATE Nov 2011:  DS, mental deficiency, epileptic syndrome, generalized [systemic] idiopathic epilepsy, atrial septal defect, congenital stenosis of aortic valve, subluxation of a hip, strabismus.

Alexander is almost 5 and has probably already been transferred.  He needs a family!   Please consider Alexander!  This region is wonderful to adopt from, we have a fabulous agency partner and many families have successfully adopted here.  There is great support for the adoption of children with DS in this region.   SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

 

$11205.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Lawrence 2H

Boy, born January 2006

Eyes: Blue
Hair: brown
Nature: Quiet

 

This little guy has been waiting far too long.  We are so glad to finally be able to give him a voice and a chance for a family.   Lawrence is 5 1/2 and is already living at the institution.  He needs a family quickly.    He is able to walk and is relatively self sufficient.

 

From his medical records:  Down syndrome, moderate mental deficiency, dacryoadenitis, atresia of lacrimal ducts, allergic dermatitis, myopia, adenoiditis

$5330.17 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Megan 2H

Girl, born December 2005
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Temperament: Active, assertive, social

UPDATE, January 2012:   Sadly, we will not be able to get anymore photos of Megan.  She has already been transferred to the institution, not a good one :(    However, we were able to get more thorough medical information abuot her, and she REALLY needs a family.
From her medical records:  Down Syndrome, mental defficiency, deformation of musculoskeletal system,  day and night enuresis (incontinence),  strabismus, farsightedness, Atrial septal defect,   anomaly of aortal mitral valve, delay in physiologic development.
PLEASE HELP US FIND A FAMILY FOR MEGAN.  She has nearly a full grant for her adoption.  Single moms welcome, families should be home study approved to commit for her now that she has been transferred :(

 

$23965.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Ilya P. 12G

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Ilya P.
Date of Birth: July 2006
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Dark
Character: sociable
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
One might think this is actually a baby picture of REECE!  But it’s not…this is Ilya and he needs a family!
 SINGLE MOMS WELCOME! 

 

$7650.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

 

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  

 

$3927.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Maxim

Boy, Born September 15, 2004

Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Maxim is a precious little boy who has already been sent away to the institution. He needs a family immediately!! He is 6 years old, with blonde hair and blue yes.  He struggles with strabismus in both eyes and a significant tongue thrust, but surgery/glasses and OT will help with that!  Please give Maxim the chance to grow up in a loving family, so he can realize his full potential!!  We have already had a family adopt from this institution, so Maxim still has an opportunity to be saved and to live the life he so richly deserves!
From one of our adoptive families who visited with him in October 2010:   I don’t know if I can openly share how the whole encounter went so I will just say that we were able to go and while we were there I was able to see Maxim. To hold him and love on him. To laugh as he passed gas and laughed about it. That was one of the best parts of the visit, how he thought “tooting” (is it called that when boys do it?) was just the funniest thing – just like any other 6 year old little boy would. He was so sweet and so alert and attentive to those who had come to visit with him. Here’s a little rundown of his abilities that I witnessed first hand:

  • He can pull up to stand and walk with assistance.
  • He knows his name and responds to it.
  • He has a sweet nature, personality, and sense of humor
  • He copies hand motions (I believe he could learn to sign)
  • He can crawl
  • He likes cars! :) They said he crawls through the window to look out when the car comes to their building.
In the one pic above where  you see his hands, he kept touching his thumbs together and so I put his pointers togehter to make a heart and after that he kept trying to do it himself. His worker was a really sweet lady who obviously believes that people with DS are capable. She hopes to see change in her country someday. That really touched my heart to know that he is being cared for by someone who believes that he can be something if given a chance. AND HE CAN!

Maxim’s Mom and Dad? Where are you? I’ve seen him. I’ve held him and kissed his sweet face. He is waiting patiently for you to come for him. I KNOW, I just KNOW, that he will be the biggest blessing to his family. Please hear the call – for Maxim.

UPDATE OCT 2011:  
Maxim is one of the sweetest little boys I’ve ever met. He pats my arm in the most adorable, gentle way, and it absolutely melts my heart! He is now walking with very minimal assistance, and crawls faster than any other child I’ve ever met. He is a smart boy, and will follow directions (for example, come over to the carpet). He has an amazing attention span, and will bounce a ball back and forth with me for at least 20 minutes straight. He has the most wonderful laugh, and is a very joyful little guy! He has so much potential, someone please choose Maxim!!
$5334.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.

Kyle #7-1

Boy, Born March 11, 2004

Main diagnosis: Down syndrome, stabismus
Kyle has already been transferred to a mental institution.

Kyle was born with a heart condition and anal atresia, but both have been surgically corrected and he is now perfectly healthy. Kyle walks, pronounces combinations of words and seeks out physical contact and attention. He has difficulty with his attention span and his development is delayed. However, he still shows a desire to learn and interact.

Several photos are available. Profile and most recent photo updated in 2010.

SINGLE MOMS, OLDER PARENTS, & LARGE FAMILIES WELCOME, EASY TRAVEL

$2512.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Donations are tax deductible.