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.
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Boy, born July 2008
Gray eyes
Arnold NEEDS a family — he is scheduled for transfer to the institution when he turns 4 in July 2012.
Arnold is a lovable brown-eyed child of a sunny disposition and with an irrepressible interest in the world. At the children’s home where he’s been living since his birth Arnold has learned a great deal of things: walk and run, hold a spoon, buckle up his boots, do puzzles, construct pyramids, drive a toy-car… However, recently, a special thing about him is how eagerly he gets in contact with people around (teachers, nurses, children): by means of few words, clear gestures, but chiefly, due to his utmost desire to communicate. He easily follows the commands of adults, adequately reacts to their speech, and seems desperately wanting to be addressed, talked to.
Arnold feels extremely happy when he can come up with some idea. It often happens during a game-time: the boy invents various activities with toys, shows animals changing his voice and mimics (a tiger being his favorite), makes jokes, dances using steps learned before.
Arnold is quite agreeable to proposals and yield to a gentle treatment. He displays a personal affection to a volunteer who comes to Home to see him, takes him for a walk and to the church. The boy adapts comfortably to a new environment and offers his friendliness, curiosity and initiative, as it was last spring when he attended a sensory and musical course at a specialized pedagogic center. He was called not only a smart student, but also a good mixer for his willingness to share toys with other children and be helpful (bring a thing someone needs, etc.). According to his teachers, Arnold reveals a good ability to learn. On the whole, getting new knowledge, learning words, imitating adults’ behaviors, applying new skills is what the child is craving for at the moment. DS doesn’t prevent him from being a personality: the boy develops mentally and emotionally, and richly gives warmth and happiness to people next to him.
Girl, born August 1996
Laurel has arthrogryposis — and look at that beautiful smile!
She's already 15 years old, and has less than 6 months (from January 2012) to be adopted, or she loses all hope for a future.
Laurel is blessed to be in a very good older child orphanage for those with mostly physical disabilities. Her orphanage has been supported by many humanitarian aid groups, and offers child sponsorship programs and trips for these children. Laurel does face transfer to an adult mental institution SOON, and at 16 she will no longer legally be able to be adopted at all. We simply can not let this happen to her.
Our facilitation team has met Laurel…she is very smart and friendly, and she SO wants a family of her own. Laurel is in a region which often waives the 10 day waiting period!
An additional $2000 grant is available to help with Laurel's adoption (above and beyond her RR funds)
Larger families and older parents welcome. Must be home study approved to commit.
Jack was born in October 2000. He says he would love to find a family with a brother or sister of a similar age so they can play together. He is not an aggressive boy. Although he likes insects and worms, he does not like scary movies. He is very cute, smart and charming. He is also communicative and sociable. The director of his baby house spoke enthusiastically about him. The director of his current orphanage writes very warmly about him. Before he was about to transfer to the older child orphanage, he asked a visitor "do you know anyone who would like to take a boy like me. I would really like for a visitor at least, because I am all alone and I have no one." He is open and shows his emotions. His caregivers say he is responsible, obediant and kind. He likes physical education and the natural world. He also likes to sculpt. He understands that his chances of a family choosing him are slim. He has always seen parents coming for the younger children. Jack is living with HIV. Jack is a nice kid. He is active and alert, careful and smart. He is a friendly boy. He does not speak roughly to the other children. He calmly shares his toy when someone asked to ride the scooter. His teachers appreciate him for his peaceful nature – they say he behaves properly in every situation. He listens and takes the word of his educators. He is happy to talk about school, about games, how he went to the circus and rode the rides at the zoo. He is said to be similar to a "home child." He asks mature questions, and his voice breaks in tears when he asked a family why they had come for a younger child and not for him? He asked "what do I need to do for a Mom to come? Do you know where she is? Is she looking for me?" He has enough mental strength to maintain his positive outlook on the world. He is getting older, but he is still a defenseless child in need of care and family warmth. As of December 2011 he was in 4th grade. His teacher said that his intelligence is intact and he can learn well. Unfortunately his efforts are only average as he does not have anyone encouraging him to try any harder. He doesn't understand yet that the purpose of learning well now will be reflected in future achievements. He does not have any siblings. Additional photos are available. The children from the orphanage he is in are usually well developed.
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Nicholas
Date of Birth: August 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
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.
Boy, born October 1997
Rough Mental Delay, Spina Bifida, Hydrocephaly low Paraplegia
Maxim is one of the most engaging and lovable children you ever could meet. He picks up English very easily and with the help of a special program (Individual Orphan Caregiver) he has significantly expanded his vocabulary. He started to pronounce words and sounds more clearly and audibly and he can join words into sentences. As Maxim grows it is more difficult for him to get around and he is having other health issues. He was tested recently to see if he could get an operation in Ukraine to help him. There are no physicians in Ukraine that can help Maxim. Physicians have been contacted in the U.S. and we believe he can be helped. Children with Spina Bifida deserve to have a family and live their lives like anyone else. Please take Maxim into your home and love him. Maxim is a blessing to everyone that meets him and you could have this blessing in your arms.
Maxim is absolutely cleared for international adoption, however his physical condition IS delicate and unstable. His "tumor" is interwoven in other internal organs, this is the concern for the surgery and for transport. Families considering adopting Maxim will need to work with us and officials to make special arrangements for transportation. This will incur additional costs, so families should be prepared for this.
Families must be homestudy approved to commit.
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Yegor B.
Date of Birth: January 2007
Gender: Male
Hair: Dark
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!
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!
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Langley
Birthdate: October 2007
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Nature: Quiet
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.
Boy, Born June 21, 2005
Look how darling this little one is! Brent is HEALTHY, with no noted heart conditions. He is active and an Orphanage favorite. He is considered lower functioning than Spencer or Kareen, but will truly blossom like a flower in a loving family environment.
Brent has been transferred 
Please give Brent a chance!
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Boy, born Sept 2008
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Nature: Quiet
They say that he is very sweet, loving and kind. That even when some children treat him badly he never gets angry and just gets surprised. Little sweetheart has a cardiostimulator in his heart, so definitely will need some follow-up with a cardiologist when he gets home. He has hearing loss of the 2 grade of the both sides, dermatitis, and flat feet.An adoptive family met him in August 2011: He is sooo cute! He is very calm and loved attention! He kept getting in front of the camera so I would take his picture and kept smiling the best smiles for me. He's the only boy with DS at this orphanage right now.
More pictures available!
Date of Birth: May 2006
Gender: Female
Nature: Calm
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.
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.
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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!
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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.
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Ilya P.
Date of Birth: July 2006
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Dark
Character: sociable
One might think this is actually a baby picture of REECE! But it's not…this is Ilya and he needs a family!
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Oksana M.
Date of Birth: January 29, 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Calm
Oksana is a beautiful carrot top with blue eyes! She is HEALTHY, with no heart condition. She does have hard astigmatism in both eyes, so she will need to wear corrective glasses. But she is active and happy, described as affectionate and playful. Won't you give Oksana a family of her own?
FULL MEDICAL INFO AVAILABLE!
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Boy, born October 2006
Eyes: Gray
Hair: light brown
Character: calm
Girl, Born October 8, 2006
Robyn is a curious, playful little girl with dark hair and giant brown eyes. She is very active, although she was born with a VSD. She does have an umbilical hernia (many children with DS 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."
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Date of Birth: January 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: blond
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.
Girl, Born December 2006
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UPDATE Dec 2011: “Bethany has just passed the course of treatment and the doctor-orthopedist has told that there are wonderful forecasts for Bethany’s walking independently. There is no need for any surgery for Bethany to start walking soon without any help. She needs to get orthopedic footwear and to do exercises routinely in this footwear 3-4 times a day. Bethany is simply gold child: obedient, kind, never whines, very strong desire to study and develop, can already long and with interest to be engaged in doing something. She has one more talent: she sings very well. Bethany will definitely be an honors’ student and pride of family.”
From volunteers who met her: This radiant girl lives in a Russian orphanage. She suffers from OI, Group 3. She was bedridden for the most of her life; until she was almost 4 years old she could not sit and could not turn over. She had multiple bones broken by simply moving around in bed. Only one year ago volunteers found her in a cast from head to toe. They have begun raising money for her rehabilitation in the American Medical Center in Moscow. As a result, she is now sitting vertically first time in her life. The first time she was able to look out the window, she saw the bleak Moscow landscape of late November and there was no limit for her joy! She takes such pleasure in being able to see that the street cleaning guy has a “soft” hat and that birds are “fuzzy .” Despite having such a handicapped childhood, Bethany is unbelievably bright. At three and a half she knew all colors, 1 to 10 numbers, could recite many children rhymes, and she has a perfect music pitch! According to the nurses, Bethany radiates positivism and humor to such degree that children from the hospital gather in her room for a good laugh, a song, or a story. When it was time for her to leave the hospital and to part with the nurses, she broke down crying for the first time, despite all the physical pain of the hospital procedures. She desperately wants to belong, to be part of a family.
Update Sept 2011: Bethany is extremely bright child…despite of the orphanage environment, her mental development is far beyond her age group. You should see how she responds to the questions and how she comments…she is so funny and so cheerful. She can sit without a help, but she is still not walking.
Update November 2011: Bethany's bones can break very easy. She is a «crystal child». She was born on december 2006 and most of her life spent in hospitals in the plasters. Bethany is an amazing kid: despite numerouse bone breaks she never loses her optimism and joyful approach to life. She is very clever girl and in many ways intellectially exceeds other orphanage kids. When she was not even 4 she knew all colours, knew lots of songs and poems. She loves to draw and sing songs. Extremely communicative girl, real talker! To some extent Bethany was lucky – one year ago a volunteer fund started to look after the girl. The fund found a nanny for the period of hospitalization, paid treatment at European Medical Center in Moscow and organised massages. Unfortunately, Bethany was rather late to start her treatment. But thanks Bethany's strong will , her courage, she made a great progress. She started to crawl, move legs. She stopped being scared to move and even was trying to escape during massages. And one wonderful day Bethany sit the first time in her life! Later Bethany started to stand on her feet. Bethany has a lot of internal positive energy and strength to fight with her illness.One thing which she does not have – loving and caring mother. That is why Bethany, who is not crying when she breaks her bone and during the pain, cries so sadly when she leaves one of her nannys in the hospital. When she will no longer see a person whom she liked and who took care of her and to whom she wanted to say the best word in the world: MAMA
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUqdzhFYzOw&feature=channel_video_title and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_NSWYxPVBk&feature=related
More information and a video from June 2011 is available for interested families. More pictures available. Potential families must have good medical coverage and be comfortable financially.
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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.
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!
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Date of Birth: November 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Quiet
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.
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Date of Birth: January 2008
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Quiet
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.
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Date of Birth: May 2006
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: blond
Character: Sociable
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Birth Date: February 2007
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Character: calm
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!
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Jamison
Date of Birth: May 2007
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Temperament: affectionate, loves attention
More photos available, Canadians and single moms welcome!
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Girl, Born March 2008
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!
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Claire
Girl, born June 2004
NO siblings
We are so thrilled to be able to relist Claire! She is a lovely girl, and has waited so long already for a family of her own. She is described as sociable and smart.
She was previously thought to have a sister, but we've found out that is incorrect.
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
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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!
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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.
Please let's rally for Wyatt and get him into a family who can save his life!!
Girl, Born June 4, 2007
Camille is a beautiful girl who deserves a life outside of this crib! She is diagnosed with hydrocephaly and CP. She has a precious smile (please inquire for more photos) and a will to survive and THRIVE!
From her medical records: hydrocephaly, symptomatic epilepsy, deep mental delay, kidny development pathology, extra right kidney, partical otrophy of vision nerve, flat feet
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Date of Birth: May 31, 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark
Nature: Calm
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!
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Date of Birth: October 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Temperament: happy and excited
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.
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Date of Birth: July 2006
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Character: calm, affectionate
Miss Jeanne has a birth defect of her eyes. We do not know anything more than that at this time, only that her vision is impaired. Families interested in considering Jeanne may be able to obtain more information with a completed home study.
An additional comment was sent to us: From looking at the picture of this little girl it appears that at least her one eyelid has a cleft to it and if that is the way it appears, she has what is called a coloboma of her eye. I know this because my daughter was born with the same thing and has since had it repaired. Her sight was also affected and she now has to wear eyeglasses … if you have any other questions feel free to email me.
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
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Sergei G.
Date of Birth: November 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Dark
Character: calm
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Boy, born May 25, 2007
Eyes: Gray
Hair: light brown
Nature: Quiet
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!
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Date of Birth: December 5, 2005
Character: sociable
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!
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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.
Girl, born October 2006
What a little doll! Stacy 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.
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!
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Girl, Born January 2006
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!
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Evie
Date of Birth: August 2005
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Nature: Calm
Oh, this beautiful little girl needs a family of her own!! She is 5 and facing the institution very very soon!
More photos and medical info available.
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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.
I MET MY 5/5/5 GOAL OF $5000!!
Girl, Born May 28, 2005
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!
Look at this little princess! She is already 6 and facing the institution very soon!!!
Lorie was born with a spinal hernia and CP, leaving her with weak muscles and limbs. The hernia was surgically removed, and she is walking with help now! She does have some strabismus, but is such a gentle and happy child! She is blessed to still be at the baby house, but will be transferred soon.
From an adoptive family who visited with her in June 2011: "She was walking using a walker, I walked up and talked to her and she held my hand and smiled at us. Dariya then walked up and she and Lorie held hands for a bit. When we walked away we said paka and she smiled and waved. Bless her, she needs a family. We learned that this baby house is up to 6 for spec needs so she probably will be here until next year since she just turned 6. Her feet turned in, she would definitely benefit from having braces and PT. The caregiver told us she didn't speak but, she understood us and was sweet."
PLEASE consider saving her, and giving her the chance to maximize her potential in a loving family!
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Boy, born June 2009
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.
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).
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Boy, born October 2005
Eyes: Blue
Hair: light brown
Character: smart, active, social
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.
Born April 2005
Alexander is almost seven, and facing transfer to the institution. His mother has recently had another healthy child and she has signed over her rights. He is happy, active, physically able, and considered quite high functioning. Lots more photos available! Now is the perfect time to start your paperwork to submit for him after the first of the year.
Alexander can also be adopted with
Kory! Both boys are facing transfer. They are in a region which often waives the 10 day wait.
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
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.
Boy, Born October 27, 2008
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.
More photos available, married couples only.
Girl, Born October 2006
Meredith is a GORGEOUS little girl with dark skin, dark silky hair, and giant brown eyes. She is now 5 years old and has waited so long for a family of her own. Meredith is HEALTHY, with no medical complications.
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH SOME CHANGES. WE HOPE FOR PROGRESS IN THE SPRING OF 2012. FAMILIES INTERESTED IN MEREDITH ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT WWW.WACAP.ORG FOR MORE INFO.
Recent update (April 2011): Meredith is doing very well and is a content child. She recognizes her name when it is called. She smiles often when her caregivers speak to her. She recognizes the staff. She likes to play with toys. She can pronounce a few words. She is not a picky eater. She is a wonderful little girl with Down Syndrome waiting for her family. A recent report also shows that she has mild CP. She can walk but she cannot run.
In addition to Meredith's sizeable grant through Reece's Rainbow, our agency partner serving her also offers grants and lowered fees for her adoption. We have recently been given permission to share Meredith's photo now, so with her new grant and a photo, I so hope we can find her family now!
- Only ONE trip of about 10 days
- Only one parent has to travel
- Married couples must be married a minimum of 2 years
- Single mothers on a prior-approval basis only
- No more than one prior divorce per couple
- Small families only, no more than 3 children at home
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Boy, born: March 2009
Eyes: Brown
Hair: dark brown
Nature: Quiet
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.
Boy, Born September 15, 2004
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:
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He can pull up to stand and walk with assistance.
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He knows his name and responds to it.
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He has a sweet nature, personality, and sense of humor
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He copies hand motions (I believe he could learn to sign)
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He can crawl
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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!!
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Harlen
Date of birth: November 2005
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: red
Nature: Quiet
YAY, a new photo of Harlen. Isn't he handsome?? More photos available!
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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?
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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!
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Catherine S.
Date of Birth: March 2009
Gender: Female
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm
OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS, not Down syndrome
From her medical records: Holoprosencephaly, Aplasia of the nasal bones fracture, Congenital heart defect, Eye atrophy
Just like our Julia with Cockayne Syndrome, Holoprosencephaly is a life-shortening condition. You can read more about this condition at http://www.holoprosencephaly.net/Holoprosencephaly Catherine deserves to have a loving family of her own! There is simply no place in society for her in her native country. Further medical info will be available with submission of first dossier packet.
SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!
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.
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!
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: DS, moderate mental deficiency, dacryoadenitis, atresia of lacrimal ducts, allergic dermatitis, myopia, adenoiditis
Boy, born February 3, 2007
This precious little boy is almost 5 years old now. SO glad to have new photos and updates of him!
This adorable little boy with a great smile was born at 34 weeks and weighed 5.19lbs. At birth he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. He has also been found to have a VSD and ASD of his heart. He did receive surgery in April 2007. He was living with a foster family following his birth until he was transferred to an institution in September 2007. His house mother reports that he is usually stable and calm and that he always wakes up smiling. He currently receives early education and musical therapy. He also receives physical and speech therapy 4 to 5 times per week and is said to be making great gains in his development. In September 2011 he weighed 23.3lbs and was 37.5in tall. At this time he was noted to be able to kick and jump, dress and undress, stack blocks, indicate his toilet needs, imitate some behavior, brush his teeth, eat from a cup and spoon, and understand some words. His development was noted to be at the 18-20 month level except for speech. This amazing little boy is in need of family who is comfortable with his diagnosis and is able to provide him any therapies or medical care that he may need. We also featured him on our blog which can be found here: http://holtinternational.org/blog/2011/08/what-grandma-would-have-loved 
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• One or both parents may travel
• Average trip length is 3-5 days (can vary for older children and children with special needs).
• To adopt this child, couples must submit their application to Holt before the oldest spouse reaches the age of 43.
• Up to 4 children in the home.
• Applicants must be married at least 3 years and live in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, WADC, WV, or WY.
* Some eligibility requirements, include state requirements may be flexible, please inquire for more details.
Contact
Erin for additional information.
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.
 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
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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
Boy, born November 2006
Eyes: Blue
Hair: brown
Character:
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!
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.
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.
Boy, born September 2008
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm, smiling, emotional
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
