Greyson (L)

Boy, born July, 2005
has older sibling (was adopted domestically)
Significant developmental delay, FAS is suspected

Greyson underwent treatment for acute nasopharyngitis. Has experienced illnesses; bronchopneumonia, catarrhal middle ear inflammation, slight anemia, rachitis, tonsillitis, and rinopharyngitis.

Update from April 2007:

Significant delay in development. of pre-speech, nourishment skills, and motor development. He eagerly participates in contact with both children and adults. He seeks out love and attentions from adults. He participates actively in various games and other activities. He talks in his own language and does not correctly pronounce any words. He sucks his finger. He tends to sway his body. He responds to one word orders such as “Come”, “Take” and “Give”. He explores and shows interest in certain things. He is walking with assistance. Needs assistance to eat, drink from cup, and get dressed.

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Ryan (L)

Boy, born July 2003
has sibling in a different orphanage
Mixed behavior and emotions disorder; activity and attention disorder; motor alaly; pseudobulbar dysarthria; farsightedness; astigmatism

Ryan was hospitalized by a psychiatrist because of confused behavior in 2008. His behavior took a noticeable turn in a year’s time.  He became irritable, no longer fulfilled orders and requests of his caregivers, and was behaving inadequately.  He is stubborn. His emotions are erratic, he is hyperactive, and has poor concentration. Ryan is immediate, he speaks a lot, he ask questions, but he does not listen for the answers.

He is currently taking medication and his condition is progressively changing: his activity has decreased, attention concentration improved, his moods stabilized, irritability decreased, and he began communication with children and personnel in a rather good way! Ryan’s medication are monitored and prescribed by a psychologist. It is recommended that he continue to see a psychologist and speech therapist.

His caregivers say he is easy going with both kids and staff. For the longest time he hardly spoke, his language consisting of only a few words but he is now speaking in full sentences but has trouble with the r, k, b, and a sounds. He has a speech therapist and social educator working with him. His communication skills are fairly good, he likes to play with other kids. He is brave around strangers. He is interested in his surroundings, but likes to be alone as well. He quickly joins a new activity but hardly focuses. Ryan is described as friendly, gentle, likes to hug and be praised, and is very inquisitive. He has good hygiene.  He is polite at the table. He knows to say hello, to use manners, to ask for things, and when to apologize. He can tell you his name and age. He is delayed in fine motor but his gross motor is age appropriate.

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Niles (L)

Boy, born March 2003
Diagnoses: specific mixed development delay, arthropathy (as the result of rickets), congenital flatfootedness, delay in intellectual development, specific cognitive delay, emotional, behavioral and social development delays, physical and motor delays, deviation of muscle tone

Niles was born from first pregnancy and delivery and was born at 38 weeks, his weight at birth was 305g and height was 54cm. He scored 10/10 on APGAR. He was born with an asymmetric face, his left side of his face and his nose were pushed towards the right, due to pathologic position in the womb. The symptoms of irritability were noticed after his birth: increased muscle tonus, tremor, and when he cries his skin turns reddish. The blood test was done and the boy was diagnosed with polycithaemia, neonatal cerebral irritability. The state of the health of newborn was satisfactory, there were no observed complications.

Niles is quiet and struggles with jealousy. He willingly gets involved in educational activities but sometimes has trouble learning the materials. He does not know how to read. He enjoys drawing, moulding, folding, and making appliques. He likes imitative activities and can express everything and does so very well. He can draw himself, a mother, a home, and flowers, can you tell he wants a mother and home of his own? He plays computer games. He wants to play with other children very much but always wants to be the leader. He has good hygiene and is self sufficient. He communicates with his peers and adults willingly. He adapts easily in new surroundings. He thinks positively about himself. He struggles to express his own opinions.

Niles says he wants a mummy and daddy very much.

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Jedidiah (L)

Boy, born October 2004
has siblings (not available for adoption)
Cerebral Palsy (atonical-astatical form); mixed developmental delays; pseudobulbaric dysarthria, farsightedness.

Jedidiah has had the chicken pox, atopic dermatitis, and pharyngitis. He is monitored because of inborn heart disease. Moderate disability has been established.

He is active, impulsive, quickly gets angry, and tends to cause conflict with other children. He is interested in toys. He concentrates and keeps his attention for long periods when he is playing alone. He enjoys playing with blocks and cars. When getting dressed he needs help to determine the front/back of the clothing, help clasping the buttons, and tying his shoes. He does know how to put his shoes on on the right feet. His skills of washing and brushing his teeth need improvement. He is eating independently. He’s not the best at cleaning up after himself. He enjoys communicating with both children and adults and is quick to remember names. He often repeats sentences that adults have just said. He readily participates in the organized activity and positive emotions dominate. He does not choose the expedient activity, he opens and closes doors, he runs to the washroom to turn the water on. He enjoys looking at books. Music and dancing makes him happy, he enjoys singing and wants everyone to listen to his songs. He can be stubborn if there is something he does not want to do, he will need constant reminding, diversion, and help. He knows the parts of his body and face on himself, someone else, or on a doll.

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Eldon (L)

Boy, born September 2004
has siblings (not available for adoption)
Farsighted; convergent squint; inborn heart disease: open arterial duct; mixed developmental delay; pseudobulbaric disartria

He has a speech delay. Psychomotor developmental delay since birth. He has had necrotic enterocolitis, lungs inflammation, cataralic ears inflammation, stomatitis, chickenpox, and hip joint inflammation of the right leg.

Eldon is described as sensitive, impulsive, and on the offensive. When he cries it takes him a long time to calm down. He seeks out contact from familiar adults, wants attention, and his cognitive communication is dominating. He avoids new surroundings and situations, he is careful with strangers, he will engage after getting to know someone. He does not communicate with children often. He will occasionally join in collective games, but he prefers to play alone. He especially likes blocks and cars as well as doing puzzles, mosaics, and constructing things.

It is recommended that he sees a cardiologist, speech therapist, and physical therapist once home.

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Hayden (L)

Boy, Born July 2005
has siblings (not available for adoption)
Autism

January 2010:   Psychical and physical developmental delays. He cannot name colors, geometrical shapes, and he does not understand the concepts of size and amount. He is not interested in toys and does not play with them. He gets aggitated when someone lightly provokes him. He does not participate in general children activities. Stereotypical movements are noticed (swinging, swaying, rocking). Phonemic hearing is not developed, his audion perception is delayed, speech pronunctiation delays, and his vocabulary is narrow. His balance and coordination are delayed.

Hayden is active and curious, he is interested in his surroundings. His comprehensive language is limited, he speaks using the sentences of two-four words. He often repeats the heard word several times. He likes active games and active activities, however he prefers to play alone. He likes singing, dancing, and enjoys musical activities. He struggles to communicate, collaborate, and play with peers. He has trouble paying attention. He has no interest in toys and prefers playing with things like a tape-recorder, tv, electrical switch, etc. He does not know his colors. He could be characterized as quite impatient and impulsive. Independence skills are under developed. He eats independently, he needs help from an adult to dress and undress and to do all hygienic tasks. He seeks out attention from adults in various manners. He likes helping in daily chores by dusting, wiping off the table, and tidying the toys. He cannot express his opinion.

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Callum (L)

Boy, born October 2004
has an older sibling (not available for adoption)
Mixed Development Delays; Convergent squint; internal hydrocephalus

Callum was born prematurely during the 25th week of pregnancy weighing 1020g. His APGAR scores were 5-6. His health conditions after birth were complicated and included perinatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, intraventricular hemorrhage, and retinopathy of prematurity. In June 2007 he had an operation to correct his squint, he wears glasses now and no longer squints.

He is flat-footed and needs orthopedic shoes. His delays are present in all aspects of development. He has poor balance, has hand tremors, low muscle tonicity. He speaks using short words. His attention span is satisfactory.

Callum is a thinker, he takes time to think things through. He is a passive child. He eats independently. He can let you know when he needs to use the washroom. He can brush his teeth, gets dressed, buttons his clothing, and puts on his shoes independently. He needs a mommy to work with him to fully understand his colors and shapes. He does not currently have the motor control to write easily with a pencil or paint brush. His vocabulary in narrow and his speech is often unclear. He echos animal sounds and can say “thank you”, “bye” and “yes”. If being talked to, he answers most questions with head nodding. He enjoys playing alone and is stubborn. He is also very sensitive. He enjoys games where he gets to build and construct things. He also likes jig-saws. He willingly plays with musical toys. Struggles to control his behavior and emotions.

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Abram (L)

Boy, born September 2003
has an older sibling (not available for adoption)
Mixed developmental delays; Hyperactivity and attention concentration disorder; suspected FAS

Update from 2006 (2 1/2 years old):

Abram is described as an active child. He does not like to share with other children. Shouts to get what he wants. He does like to communicate with others. He is interested and inquisitive but has trouble staying focused on a specific task. He enjoys playing with cars and construction vehicles. He enjoys singing and dancing. He is able to drink from a cup, eat, get into and out of bed, and climb up stairs independently. His speech is very poor. He struggles with understanding perception. **please keep in mind this is very out-of-date information**

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Owen (L)

Boy, born March 2004
has siblings (not available for adoption)
Partial hearing loss; speech delay; astigmatism

He struggles with speech and audio attention. His hearing is weak, hearing at 30dB in his right ear and 45dB in his left. He needs to wear glasses at all times. His language is unclear and he communicates with gestures. Because of his language delays and poor hearing he has difficulty being able to express his thoughts. He quickly and emotionally reacts to external stimulus and will take toys from other children. Main social skills are developed.

Owen is described at stubborn and strong-willed, he wants what he wants and isn’t the best at sharing. He can choose which activity he wants to participate in and enjoys playing independently. He likes individual games and during them he is accurate, careful, attentive, and concentrated. He keeps his attention for approximately 30 minutes, needs a short break, but can then return to the same activity. He can use scissors. He is showing preference of using his left hand . He can point out parts of the body. He can complete a 12 piece puzzle accurately. He comprehends the meaning of movies that he watches. Owen currently attends kindergarten for children with hearing disabilities and is seeing a speech therapist.

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Nick

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DOB: Jul. 5, 2003
SN: Cerebral Palsy (of the lower limbs)

Nick is a very happy child who is full of smiles. He greets everyone as they come in. He is active and energetic. He is very social. He loves to draw, participate in sports and loves to talk. He is currently in physical therapy for his c.p. and is making great strides with it. He does not seem limited in any way. Nick does has a little trouble speaking, but tries very hard and is getting better and better. His words come out slowly but clearly. In time this should get better. He is a small child, but very smart, learns quickly. He loves to be with others playing and he loves to learn. He is very proud of all of his accomplishments. This child will is easy to get along with and very easy going. He will thrive in a family.

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Jack

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Boy, born February 2005
Jack is diagnosed with a rare skin condition called xeroderma pigmentosum

He came to the orphanage when he was a year and a half old. Jack is receiving additional care through Love Without Boundaries. He has continued to learn more songs and progress in his studies. Now seven years old, Jack has learned about 100 Chinese characters with which he can write complete sentences. He can count from 1 to 100, has learned addition and is starting to learn subtraction. Another activity Jack enjoys is reciting songs and poems by memory. Jack is a very capable boy who not only has good self-care skills but also helps others in getting dressed or using the washroom. Running, jumping and playing with other children fills his free time. One of his favorite games is playing hide and seek. Jack’s caregivers say he is a warm-hearted little boy who likes to help others.

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Cooper 9HA

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Boy, born October 2005
Very friendly

Diagnosis:
Delayed psychic and speech development of cerebral and organic origin
Intrauterine developmental pathology: Spina bifida L5-S1, mild flaccid paraparesis of low limbs,
partially impaired function of pelvic organs
Myopia of high degree with astigmatism

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Edward #4-6

DOB: 2004

Diagnosis: mild developmental delays

Edward is 7 years old and currently lives in an orphanage for older children. Though he just turned 7, he is very small for his age. He is only 40 inches tall and weighs 34 pounds.

He is attending a regular kindergarten class with minimal support. Developmentally, he’s making significant progress in all areas of his development.  His self-help skills are appropriate for his age: he is toilet trained; he washes his hands before and after meals, dresses himself and puts his shoes on himself, feeds himself and folds his own clothes.  He is instructed in independent living skills as part of his life at the orphanage.  He walks, runs and plays team sports. His fine motor skills have slight delays in that he still has difficulty at times with buttons and zippers on clothes. He is learning to write and can draw pictures such as a sun and a tree. He knows his left from right, all his colors and numbers 1-10. He can identify animals, understands the concepts of day and night, understands directional words such as “front” and “back” and knows the days of the week and the seasons. He talks in short sentences and his vocabulary continues to improve. He correctly asks and answers questions. He can identify objects by name both in his environment and in photos. He recognizes right from wrong and plays with the other children in the group. He enjoys attention from adults.  He has difficulty concentrating at times and during group activities, he prefers games that involve cooking or house cleaning.  He’s made significant progress in all areas of development since beginning school and receiving direct instruction.

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Denver #67-1

DOB: 2006
Diagnosis: childhood Autism

Denver is physically healthy, with no medical concerns. He has been diagnosed with childhood Autism. We do not have a lot of information on his current skill level.

He is listed as having delays in every aspect of his development. He participates in therapy and has a 1:1 caregiver that spends time with him each day. He is very attached to this caregiver
and has a good relationship with her.

Additional photos and a video are available of Denver.

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Peter #6-11

DOB: 2004
Diagnosis: DiGeorge syndrome, heart condition (consistent with DiGeorge syndrome)

Peter is 7 years old. He has a cardiac condition that does not require surgery at this time. He takes an Aspirin each day and undergoes testing once a year with a cardiologist. His most recent evaluation was in November 2011 and the results from this are available for interested families.

Peter was formally tested at the age of 5 and the following scores were noted: Age development: Motorics – 30 months, Skills – 18 months, Habits – 36 months, Imaging activity – 30 months, Emotional sphere – 21 months, Speech – 12 months. The evaluation noted: He is able to walk independently, to run, climb, throw and catch a ball with both hands. He gets tired easily, especially when walking for a long time. He can build a tower from 5 cubes and arranges them next to each other to make a train. He can screw and unscrew objects and place small circles on a stick. He eats independently, drinks from a cup, washes his hands and face, puts on his shoes and takes of his clothes. He can draw horizontal and vertical lines and a circle. He can make simple forms out of plaster. He can identify animals and body parts. He is very sensitive and gets hurt easily. He seeks the support of adults when another child is being rude to him. He is cuddly towards children and adults (he hugs them). He likes to help organize the toys. He dances, makes gestures from children songs. He prefers folk dances and tries to imitate the characteristic movements. He has a large passive vocabulary. He follows instructions. He understands everything but pronounces only a few words. He tries to speak but has difficulties pronouncing the words. He is making progress in all areas of his development.

An update in November 2011 indicates that he is now receiving additional instruction in the Montessori method of teaching and he is making progress in his speech.

Additional photos and a short video clip is available for interested families

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Beau 15H

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Boy, born November 2004
Eyes of Gray
Blond hair
The nature of communicative
Diagnosis:  Cerebral Palsy

Beau does not make an impression of a child who lives in an orphanage from his birth. Beau is very well developed, already knows how to read by syllables and is able to spell, write and count. The child loves to learn more and will be a promising student in a future.  He is kind and friendly with the children and polite with the adults. He can be left alone in a room and will play with puzzles and mosaics for hours. He also likes to draw and is interested in technologies. He is a very accurate boy and likes cleanliness and order. He goes to the bathroom by himself and never forgets to brush his teeth and comb the hair. Beau walks without help but has spastic paraparetic gait.

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Rowan

Boy, 8 years old

Married couples only, older parents welcome, large families welcome, travel required.

Rowan is an easy going, able, kind hearted, intelligent little boy who would love to be adopted.  He has some notable items on his medical but after a month long visit on a hosting program in the US, he was evaluated and found not to have anything more than a lazy eye that required glasses and a very mild curviture which requires no surgical intervention, as it was so minor it only causes mild aches.  Rowans skull plates fused normally, and there is no physcial sign of hydrocephalus. The neurosurgeon did recommend he stay away from full contact sports such as football and rugby just to be cautionary, though he felt he was developing normally and was generally healthy.  An opthomologist agreed he responded age appropriate to his exam, and needed a perscription which would help with his mild lazy eyes but saw no other issues.  Rowan makes excellent eye contact, gives hugs when appropriate (truly heart warming hugs where you can feel the love) and is shy around strangers. He shows no unusual physchological behaviors and does very well with new experiences.  Rowan is an EXCELLENT traveler, rolling his own bag, hopping on and off the escalator with ease and sitting through a flight with music or video.  Rowan does very well physically-rides a tricycle, runs backwards and forwards, skips, jumps, climbs all playground equipement, swings (pumps himself), rides a childs 4 wheeler, etc.   He does well on mental tasks as well, he matches like items, reads and writes, does up to 48 piece puzzels, colors in the lines and catches onto age level games quickly such as  Candyland. He is at a normal height and weight for his age.  He really enjoys pop music and can sing rather well.  Rowan plays well with all children but is very guarded around boys his age.  After time he warmed up to a father figure in the house and was quickly very trusting and helpful to all females in the immediate family.  Any family that pursuses this child should know that it will take him a while to trust and play without his guard on around boys near his age.  He sometimes hoards his toys or treats around boys, but this is not un-typical as he is growing up in an orphanage and will subside over time.  He responds best to gentle but firm redirection, more stern discipline causes pouting as he really feels he is in really big trouble and is not sure you will include him again so families should be kind, fun and easy going.  He is truly a wonderful boy that is clearly mis-labeled and is a diamond waiting to be found!!  Host family is willing to discuss this child with homestudy approved seriously interested families.  Please move quickly so he doesn't have to wait any longer!  Many photos and video available.

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Milo 2H

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Boy, born in July 2002

Milo is a handsome 9 year old boy who likely has Treacher-Collins syndrome.   More medical information may be obtained by qualified, home study ready families.   Milo has been living in a mental institution and has endured the effects of that in addition to his already challenging special needs.

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Benji

Boy, Born September 2005

ABITaiPan–Premature, Speech Delay

Health Condition: Benji was born prematurely at 30 weeks gestation. His birth mother is an AIDS carrier and a drug abuser. Tests have shown that Benji  does not have HIV/AIDS, even though his birth mother does. He suffered from Staphylococcus aureus infection and Retinal Detachment. He received laser treatment and a follow-up examination showed normal results. Benji  was diagnosed with speech developmental delay when he moved to the third foster family.   As of August 2007, he began receiving speech therapy and cognitive therapy weekly. After two years, his developmental assessment revealed that he could attend kindergarten and did not need extra training since.

Benji needs a permanent family, so he can begin to trust and love.

• Full medical and social info available
• EASY travel (both parents for 4-7 days)
• Relatively low cost
• No more than 5 children at home
• Married couples only, must be married 5 years
• Parents should be 30-50 years of age and in good health

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Francis

Boy, born Oct 2004

This young man has a deep mental delay, and cerebral palsy.  He's sitting in a chair with a handle, so it looks as though he's not currently walking on his own.

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Cullen

Boy, Born May 2004

ABItaichang–Severe Mental Developmental Delay, Mild Physical Disability, and Epilepsy

Cullen has been through WAY too many living situations and he needs a true *forever family*.  The agency can provide more details on this for you. 

Cullen was born prematurely at 32 weeks gestation and was kept alive on an incubator for 4 days. His birth mother reported that she used amphetamine weekly since 16 weeks gestation, but Cullen was not reported to have any withdrawal symptoms. Cullen was diagnosed with cerebral hypoplasia. The EEG report showed that his brain displayed electronic activity, but no abnormal findings were seen in the brain waves. Cullen was diagnosed with severe mental developmental delay, mild physical disability(lower extremities),  and was suspected with autism but has no diagnosis. He  is on medicine treatment for his epilepsy (Depakine, 4.5cc daily).

• Full medical and social info available
• EASY travel (both parents for 4-7 days)
• Relatively low cost
• No more than 5 children at home
• Married couples only, must be married 5 years
• Parents should be 30-50 years of age and in good health

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Dane

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Boy, born 11/12/05

A six year old boy full of charm!!

This little guy has been enjoying stable health in the past year. He likes to play with cars, puzzles, enjoys riding a tricycle and listening to music. His caregivers state he is an excellent communicator using a variety of verbal sounds, gestures and sign language to share his thoughts and emotions. His medical history includes eczema, club feet, asthma and developmental delay. He can feed himself, drinks from a cup and is receiving speech and occupational therapy as well as regular physiotherapy. Despite his developmental delays his teachers see a lot of potential inside of him. It is believed that under a stable, secure and nurturing environment in addition to a permanent family's unconditional love and care, he should blossom beautifully!

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Erik

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Boy, born 3/29/04

An incredibly handsome and charming boy who is seven years old, physically healthy and diagnosed with moderate mental retardation. This little guy is quite independent in self care areas and enjoys eating and playing with others. He lived with his birth family for the first three years of his life, currently resides in an institution and receives speech and occupational therapy. He loves music and books and enjoys the computer. His adorable face makes him a favorite of his caregivers who report him to be popular with his classmates. It is felt that he would make more progress in learning and development in a family setting with consistent care. Resilience is the word to describe this little boy who grieved hard for his biological family and who now longs for a family to love him as their own.

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David

Boy, born March 2004

David has cerebral palsy and his eyes cross.  He would do so well in a loving family!

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Kristopher

Boy, born September 2004

Look at the bright smile on this handsome boy!  Kristopher has cerebral palsy and is cross-eyed, but would do so well in a family of his own!

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Troy

Boy, born September 2003

Troy is a lucky guy to still be at his baby house!  He is listed as having a mild mental delay.  (His eyes look odd here because of the red eye reduction used on the photograph.)

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Brody

Boy, born April 2006

Based on the time that I was able to spend with him, I believe that Brody is autistic. Brody does not make eye contact however he shows no aversion to touch and actually likes to be held. Brody was transferred in December but while he was at the baby house, he exhibited a lot of self-harming behaviours, namely banging his head constantly, harder than I have ever seen before. Nevertheless, Brody is the child I saw the most progress with. During our one-on-one time he was calm and would often go the entire hour without engaging in any self-harming behaviour. He would smile, laugh, and explore his environment and sometimes even make eye contact for seconds at a time. Since being transferred to an orphanage for preschool-aged children (age 4-8) with special needs, Brody is doing much better. While at the baby orphanage Brody had what I thought were permanent bumps on his head the size of half a ping pong ball as a result of banging his head on the ground. Brody has since nearly stopped banging his head and when I last saw him in January those bumps had gone down considerably. The orphanage Brody is currently in is one of the good ones. Small with a good staff-to-child ratio (there are 6 kids to 2 workers in Brody’s group). It is clear that the workers care about the children very much and show them plenty of love and affection. Brody can walk independently, is being toilet trained and is learning to feed himself. He does not speak and it’s hard to tell what, if anything, he understands. Brody responds well to music (i.e. me singing to him) and his absolute favourite thing is playing with someone’s hands – clapping them together, watching the fingers wiggle back and forth, etc. If you work at it a bit you can get plenty of smiles out of him and he has the best laugh when you tickle him.

Unfortunately, if he is not adopted by the time he is eight-years-old, Brody will be transferred to an institution. I know that Brody will become more and more troubled in an institution setting however I believe that with a patient, loving family he has the potential to be a truly happy little boy.

Brody has a brother, who is also in the orphanage.   It is not known if the brother is available for adoption, but families should be aware, and consider adopting them together if possible.

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Russ

Boy, born August 2005

Russ's profile says "goloproentsephaliy" which is unclear, other than there's some condition with his brain.  It's unclear if it's a physical or mental condition.

It has been suggested that his 'goloproentsephaliy' may actually be holoprosencephaly like Catherine 9HA, but it would be a milder form than hers i.e. lobar or semi-lobar holoprosencephaly, rather than alobar.

We're hoping to get additional information soon.

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Nathan

Boy, born September 2004

This handsome fellow has a mild mental delay.   Can't you just imagine him in a family with a bunch of siblings to chase around outside?  He's clearly not a fan of stopping his play for picture time

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Arnold

Boy, born December 2005

This little cutie does not look happy about posing for the camera!
Arnold is said to have “lower paraparesis” – which may be anything from CP affecting his lower limbs to paralysis.

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Ross

Boy, born August 2003

Ross looks a little forlorn, but he's really chewing a chocolate treat!

His file says he has a seizure disorder, an possibly other mental disorders and brain damage — it is unclear if that all refers back to his seizure disorder.  It does not state that he has a mental delay, but it is possible.

It also appears that he has either a lazy eye or vision issues, from the pictures.

More pictures available.

URGENT:

This is a new orphanage for us to work with. These children are older, and will be transferred at the end of summer and it will be extremely hard to adopt them once they are transferred.

If you are considering this child, please do not delay!

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Donald

Boy, born April 2003

Donald has twinkling green eyes and blond hair. He is labeled as having mild mental retardation.

He has an unusually shaped head, but our team was told it did not damage his brain; it’s just oblate-shaped skull.

More pictures available.

URGENT:

This is a new orphanage for us to work with. These children are older, and will be transferred at the end of summer and it will be extremely hard to adopt them once they are transferred.

If you are considering this child, please do not delay!

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Alan

Boy, born October 2003

Alan has a cleft palate and hydrocephalus, as well as mild mental retardation.  This little boy does not have a moustache, the children were eating a snack just before their pictures were taken   However, he does show strong facial features of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and the cleft palate and hydrocehalus are common conditions associated with this syndrome.  Be sure to research FAS thoroughly so you are prepared for the challenges that come with this special need.

More pictures available. 

URGENT:  This is a new orphanage for us to work with.  These children are older, and will be transferred at the end of summer and it will be extremely hard to adopt them once they are transferred.  If you are considering this child, please do not delay! 

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Orphanage 61
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Carter

Boy, Born June 2004

From his medical records:  Spina bifida;  congenital defect of central nervous system;  Arnold-Chiari syndrome;  Lower paraparesis;  combined hydrocephaly

From his caregivers:  The boy is very smart, friendly, and communicative. He wants be adopted.

From a family who met him in early 2012:

Carter is pretty quiet, and seems sweet, cooperative and observant.  He’s walking with a walker, now, and focuses on that a lot in the halls … He has the most precious smile I have ever seen on a little boy. He is adorable- he still has some baby fat in his cheeks- and he moves so well. You can’t tell it in the picture, but his feet actually flip completely in. He walks on the side of his feet and his ankle and then flicks his feet underneath him. Give the boy some therapy and braces and he’ll be off. He’s a happy kid- and again, must be smart to be in the class he’s in. He’s a little guy- maybe the size of a 5 year old? Very cute.

Carter’s in the “normal school classes” at the orphanage, meaning that he’s learning the same things the other cognitively typical kids are learning in school … He seems like a very laidback, fun loving kid with a perfect sense of timing for practical jokes. He understands cause and effect, is able to be sneaky when surprising someone (again, a mark of intelligence). He’s pretty obedient, especially compared to most 8 year old boys I know.

He’s the kind of kid that refused to let some labels define him. Most of the kids there with spina bifida are in wheelchairs. He’s walking. Walking well, actually, either pushing his walker or his buddy’s wheelchair. He’s adorable- he has the cutest little chubby cheeks that plump up so sweetly when he smiles (which is often). His eyes have that mischevious little twinkle, it reminds me of the Dennis the Menace character with his cuteness. He talks, is polite, is sweet and funny and smart.

More photos available, married couples only.

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Orphanage 39
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Marcus

Boy, Born December 2002

Marcus is a sweet little boy!  He is 9 years old and hoping for his own forever family.  He was born with spina bifida.  He is not able to walk on his own.

From his medical records:  myelocele; Q 5, hydrocephaly;  flail legs with damage of functions of pelvic organs.

From our facilitation team:  ” I personally saw this boy and talked to him. He is a very smart boy. Unfortunately he cannot walk at all, and he uses a wheelchair. I am not sure whether he is toilet trained or wears diapers, because he is a big boy who was uncomfortable with careful attention to him, particularly to his disability.   He told me that he wants to be adopted., and that’s why he allowed to make a picture of him.  He did not want to demonstrate his disability, so he covered his legs with a blanket.  

Several kids had been adopted from this orphanage before, and the Director is rather open to foreign adoption. She keeps in touch with all the families who adopted the children from her orphanage. She showed me only the kids who demonstrated their wish to be taken to the family. And when I made pictures all of them confirmed their desire to be adopted. I believe the Director will be very glad if this child is taken to the good family.”

The boy is very smart, communicative, and friendly. He wants be adopted.

More photos available, married couples only.

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Orphanage 39
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Hanson

Boy, Born September 2005

HELP!   I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TRANSFERRED!

Don't mind the pink shirt, this is a boy!  

From his medical records:  Congenital defect of the central nervous system, rachischisis of transverse part of spine, internal hydrocephalus, ventriculoperitoneostomia, flail legs (low extremities paraparesis).

Hanson has been transferred to the mental institution already.  He is living in a very rural place, and is a "lost boy" now.    Hope someone will advocate for him!

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Orphanage 47
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Porter

BOY, Born August 10, 2005

Don’t mind this pink shirt, Porter is a BOY.   This is an older photo, but Porter is already 5 years old.   He is HIV+, stage 3.   He is mildly cognitively delayed as well.

From his medical records:   HIV stage 3, without immunosuppression, delay of psychomotor and speech development, bacillosis

He can be adopted simultaneously with children in 16 or 23.

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

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HIV+, 6-9
Orphanage 16
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Walter

Boy, DOB: November 29, 2004

Location: Asia

Walter is hearing impaired and currently wears hearing aids. There is additional information available through the agency, including  an updated auditory report.

Program Details:

Married couples: Must be married a minimum of 1 year. Program prefers that couples be married for at least 5 years, but exceptions can be made. Previous divorces are permitted. Single women can be accepted on a case by case basis.
There must be a 20 year age difference between parents and the child that they wish to adopt. Ideally, parents should be between the ages of 25-50, but parents over 50 will be considered on a case by case basis.
Travel requirements: One trip of 4-7 days. Only one parent has to travel. However, if only one parent travels, the child will enter on an IR-4 visa and readoption in the US will be required for citizenship. If both parents travel, the child enters on an IR-3 visa and citizenship is automatic upon arrival in the US.
Cost varies depending on the severity of the child’s special needs: $18,000-$26,000(siblings)

For additional information, please contact Stephanie at Lifeline Children's Services.

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Asia
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Andrew

Boy, DOB: September 29, 2005

Location: Asia

Andrew was born to a mother with AIDS. He was treated as an “AIDS baby” until test results in 2007 confirmed that he does NOT have HIV/AIDS. All tests were negative. He has been in 3 different foster homes since birth. He had 2 siblings that were adopted (one domestically and one to another country).
He had laser treatment for retinal detachment and now wears glasses to correct his vision. He receives speech therapy and cognitive therapy. In August 2009, he was given cognitive testing and it was determined that he could attend kindergarten without any extra support. Photos and additional documents on Andrew are available through the agency. 

Program Details:

Married couples: Must be married a minimum of 1 year. Program prefers that couples be married for at least 5 years, but exceptions can be made. Previous divorces are permitted. Single women can be accepted on a case by case basis.
There must be a 20 year age difference between parents and the child that they wish to adopt. Ideally, parents should be between the ages of 25-50, but parents over 50 will be considered on a case by case basis.
Travel requirements: One trip of 4-7 days. Only one parent has to travel. However, if only one parent travels, the child will enter on an IR-4 visa and readoption in the US will be required for citizenship. If both parents travel, the child enters on an IR-3 visa and citizenship is automatic upon arrival in the US.
Cost varies depending on the severity of the child’s special needs: $18,000-$26,000(siblings)

For additional information, please contact Stephanie at Lifeline Children's Services. 

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Asia
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Caesar

Boy, DOB: June 03, 2004

Location: Asia

Caesar currently lives in foster care. He is diagnosed with developmental delays and may also have symptoms of Autism. He is described as kindhearted and does not bully the other children. 

Program Details:

Married couples: Must be married a minimum of 1 year. Program prefers that couples be married for at least 5 years, but exceptions can be made. Previous divorces are permitted. Single women can be accepted on a case by case basis.
There must be a 20 year age difference between parents and the child that they wish to adopt. Ideally, parents should be between the ages of 25-50, but parents over 50 will be considered on a case by case basis.
Travel requirements: One trip of 4-7 days. Only one parent has to travel. However, if only one parent travels, the child will enter on an IR-4 visa and readoption in the US will be required for citizenship. If both parents travel, the child enters on an IR-3 visa and citizenship is automatic upon arrival in the US.
Cost varies depending on the severity of the child’s special needs: $18,000-$26,000(siblings)

For additional information, please contact Stephanie at Lifeline Children's Services.

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Asia
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Patrick 2H

Boy, Born October 11, 2003

Patrick is a sweet and able boy who is diagnosed with CP.  He does have significant facial features of FAS, although this is not documented in his medical records.  Patrick is able to walk and play on his own, and is very high functioning.  He is the best friend of MICHAELA.  Although they can not be adopted together, they both strongly desire a family of their own and are high encough functioning cognitively to recognize and fear the next transfer.

From our coordinator:  Patrick is the very best friend of Michaela. They spend all the time together: playing together, helping each other. He is a smart, inquisitive, very friendly and kind boy. His dream is to have a family and loving parents.  He knows he is facing a transfer to an institution for disabled children of older age, where he will not have a chance to develop his potential. The orphanage staff advocates for these two children with all their hearts.

From a family who met him in July 2011:   He has strabismus and cerebral palsy. But, as you know, cerebral palsy is a spectrum disorder. He can walk, talk, and play just fine. When he walked, there was a slight halting to each step, but it did not slow him down one bit!! When he came up to us, he looked in my bag and saw “Chutes and Ladders.” He kept pulling at it, and then he opened the game board and let out a squeal of delight. Then he went in my bag to find the pieces. I could tell he really wanted to play the board game, but we were in the hallway and there was no room, so I pulled out the box of playdoh. He managed to pull out one of the containers and open it himself (which is difficult for an adult to do!) I showed him how to work the playdoh, and he was so happy. He was able to play and shape playdoh just fine. He was so creative with the playdoh. I helped him make a duck from the stencil and then he pretended it was swimming through the air. He was telling a whole story about this pink duck in his language. I gave (our daughter) the camera, and they kept taking pictures of each other. He kept making funny faces for most of the pictures. When he was done playing with one thing, he carefully put it back where it came from. When it was time to go, he just said “bye-bye” and left. No fits or anything. Such a happy boy. He might not be the most active child, but I am confident he would be a great child for any family.

MORE PHOTOS, VIDEO AND FULL MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE,

SINGLE MOMS WELCOME!

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Other Angels Boys, 6-9
Russia Region 02

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Galen

Boy, Born April 10, 2005

Galen is an orphanage favorite!  he has brown hair and brown eyes.  Galen was born with mild CP.  He is very physically active, able to walk on his own with no problems.  The caregivers love him and say he is very friendly, smart and helpful.  He does have strabismus.

Galen seems to be much like our Victor.  He very  much recognizes that he doesn't have his own mama and papa, and wants a family of his own. 

Galen is blessed to still be at the baby house.  He needs a family of his own!

More photos available.  Married couples only.

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Orphanage 51
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Brandon

Boy, Born November 2005

NEW PHOTO!  And what a blessing, too!  Look how handsome he is!

Brandon is a sweet little boy who was born with CP.   He is said to have "severe mental delays" and his speech is also very delayed, but he is at least able to get around on his own and is not bedridden.  The change in him, to be in the loving environment of his own family, would be remarkable, surely! 

He also has crossed eyes and astigmatism.

Brandon is blessed to still be at the baby house.  He is facing the institution.

More photos available.

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Orphanage 29
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Kyle

BOY, Born December 23, 2005

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Orphanage 17
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Parker

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Orphanage 48
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Sasha

BOY, born March 8, 2005

I LOST MY FAMILY!!!

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Orphanage 56
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Niko

BOY, born January 28, 2005

I LOST MY FAMILY!!!

Niko is a handsome devil, isn't he?  Blonde hair and beautiful brown eyes.  He was born with a congenital anomaly of the urinary system, he has extrophia of the bladder (doctor says this is operable).  He is cognitively delayed as well and needs special help with speech.  We do not have info about a potential cause for this cognitive delay, but you would have access to all his medical and social history records once you arrive.   He is very active and capable physically though, and can really benefit from surgery and a loving family.  

Niko has already been transferred to an older child internat and can be adopted with SASHA. 

Niko also has a grant available through Project Hopeful.

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Orphanage 56
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Yuri

Boy, Born April 14, 2003

Yuri is a handsome little boy with incredible potential!    He is officially diagnosed with a cognitive delay and "syndrome of movement inhibition", but this child is happy and active and very independently mobile!     He is a favorite of the caregivers, and has so much potential in a loving, family environment!

Yuri has brown hair and blue eyes.   He is already living in the institution, but has only been there a short time.   He needs a family NOW to prevent any further regression in his cognitive abilities.  Right now, he is quite a bright boy!   Please give Yuri a chance!

Donations will be accepted for this child when further information is received.

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Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Dmitri

BOY, born July 5, 2003

Diagnosis: vegetative-vascular dystonia, scoliosis

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Orphanage 43
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Colin

Boy, Born December 16, 2002

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Orphanage 1
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Leo

Boy, Born December 4, 2002

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Orphanage 1
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Kiril

Boy, Born January 20, 2004

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Orphanage 1
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Bobby

 Boy, Born February 2004

Diagnosis: cerebral palsy, mental delay, secondary cardiopathy,  was born with partial  optic atrophy of both eyes, bronchopulmonary  dysplasia.   Unable to walk.  We have had several successful adoptions from this institution, and this region often waives the 10 day waiting period.  Married couples only, no family size or parent age restrictions.   Families should be HS approved (or nearly so) prior to committing for Bobby.

From a missionary who visited with him in March 2012:  Bobby was simply beautiful! Quieter than the other children who became quite intense trying to get attention, Bobby sat back and watched. His eyes that are most striking…they are like dark brown pools and theyare very knowing. I pulled him into my lap and our eyes connected, there is real potential within his eyes. He smiled, i just wanted to carry him out…this gentle soul with the slow curving smile…happy to be pulled into my lap and rocked and cuddled and spoken to in a language that he couldn’t understand. I loved him…he would be a wonderful son for somebody! He couldn’t walk at all but moved himself around independently on his knees. His face was a yellowish color that was alarming and may possibly hint at other issues. He really needs to find a family soon.

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Orphanage 50
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Evan

Boy, Born June 2003

Diagnosis: cerebral palsy, epileptic syndrome, significant mental Retardation.  Unable to walk, spastic/tight muscles.  Evan is blessed to still be at the baby house (as of March 2010), but once he is transferred, he will spend the rest of his short life bedridden.   Please consider being a loving family for Evan!

From a missionary who visited with him in March 2012:  Evan is also in the boys new house where just 9 children are.   He was gentle, lovey, cuddly and just so sweet.   He is severely delayed but a gentle delight to be around and he loved stacking blocks with me. He was picked on quite a bit by the others who I saw hitting him.   Felt so desperate for him.

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Orphanage 50
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Jason

Boy, Born April 10, 2003

HELP!  I have been transferred to a remote institution, with no hope of finding my family without you!

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Orphanage 50
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Matvey

Boy, Born August 28, 2004

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Matvey is such a cute little boy, with blonde curls!   He is cognitively delayed, but does not seem to have any official diagnosis other than that.  He has amazing potential!!   He was transferred to another region in 2010.  

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Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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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.

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Orphanage 1
Other Angels Boys, 6-9
Sizeable Grants ($2500+)

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Nolan

HELP, I HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED!!

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Orphanage 1
Other Angels Boys, 6-9
Sizeable Grants ($2500+)

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Artem 13G

№ krim-13G
Artem

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Other Angels Boys, 6-9
Russia Region 13

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Anderson

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Orphanage 48
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Samson

BOY, Born August 28, 2004  

Samson is also blessed to still be at the baby house.  He was born with CP and strugges with epilepsy.    He has optic nerve subatrophy, and will do great in a family who has experience with vision impairments!   The caregivers say he has a great personality!  Samson has so much potential!      

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Orphanage 48
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Sealey

 BOY, Born October 26, 2004  

Sealey needs a family….he has severe CP, and is diagnosed with congenital brain malformation; anencephalea (no cerebral cortex).  He is not able to walk and needs full care.  It wil be so wonderful to see him blossom in a loving family.  He is facing the institution very soon.  

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Orphanage 48
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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William

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Boy, Born June 2005

William is a handsome little boy, with dark hair and dark eyes.   He is an active and happy child, with some speech delays and and additional chord in his left ventricle.    He was also born with Klinefelter's Syndrome.  William is active, sociable, has stable attention and good memory.  He speaks in complex sentences.  He knows all of his shapes, colors, sizes, etc.  He has mastered all self-help skills.    

Families interested in adopting William should be close to or have a completed home study.  USCIS approval is NOT required to commit (but would be filed quickly while you're processing your dossier).

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Other Angels Boys, 6-9
Russia Region 09

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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.  

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Orphanage 65
Other Angels Boys, 6-9
Sizeable Grants ($2500+)

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Arthur

BOY, born January 15, 2004

Diagnosis: severe scoliosis

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Orphanage 43
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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Vitaly

Boy, Born January 14, 2005

Little Vitaly is so handsome, with his dark hair and eyes!   Vitaly was born with CP and is not able to walk at this time.    He is moderately cognitively delayed, but will regress every day he is in this place.  He is already living in an institution, and he needs to be rescued desperately.   Otherwise he will never have a chance to walk, never have the opportunity for surgery or therapy.

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Orphanage 39
Other Angels Boys, 6-9

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