IN – Reece's Rainbow

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JAMES for the Locklair family — IN

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CARLTON for the Roman family — IN

Joel and Becky have been blessed to be the parents of 8 amazing kids, and they have been actively working on squeezing one more into their fold!

Back in 2021, while they were in the process of adopting two of their kids, they saw an advocacy post for Carlton and fell head over heels for this amazing boy. At that time, the Roman family put his picture on their fridge and actively prayed for the right family to find him.

After bringing their new children home from that adoption, getting their medical care established, and settling in as a family, the Romans started seeing many similarities between one of their newly adopted daughters and Carlton. They began advocating for him, donating to prospective families, and talking to families considering him about what life might look like with this amazing kid.

But as time continued to pass, Carlton grew closer and closer to aging out. The Romans began wondering if they were Carlton’s family, after all! They were not sure if they would be too late or not, but they decided to try! So many pieces began to fall in place as the Romans began to run furiously, against the clock. God even lead them to a handicap accessible home and provided a bus that would fit all 3 wheelchairs!

You see, the Romans had long ago had their eyes opened to children with medical needs both here and internationally during their first adoptions. It changed the trajectory of their lives as they prayed for God to break their hearts for what breaks His. They have prayed that God would send them the children He wanted in their family, and His faithful providence has been clear.

As they await officially making this boy, who has waited such a terribly long time, a part of their family, they would be grateful for any prayers and support. And pray that Carlton does not lose heart as he has a family anxiously waiting to welcome him home.

8/29/2025 — DOSSIER SUBMITTED; AWAITING COURT

The Roman family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!

The Roman family has also received an Older Child Grant of $5000 for Carlton.

Almost There

SUVI for the Dickens family — IN

Jake and Autumn are thrilled to be bringing their 4th daughter home! This time from Colombia, where the music and culture are unparalleled! They have been married for 17 years and live on a little farm in rural Indiana. From the start they have always dreamed of having a large family and knew their family would grow through adoption. When their oldest child was born with medical needs, they became passionate and even more determined realizing that their hearts and home were created to welcome little ones with complex medical needs.

Jake loves being outdoors, reading and has recently started bee keeping. Autumn loves creating art and gardening her flowers. They have 3 little girls who they absolutely adore. River just turned 13 and is their animal loving, kindhearted artist who adores her dog, Spot and raising her baby goats and bunnies. Zephyr is 8 ½ and joined the family in 2025 from Bulgaria. She is a gentle, cuddly little one who loves music and being read to. Olive is 4 ½ and is the spunky, giggly baby of the family who loves rolling everywhere. Ollie joined the family in 2023 from Bulgaria. While all 3 girls have medical needs, they are genuinely the happiest little bunch one could meet. Their home is filled with so many giggles and adventures.

As the months ticked by, one very special ray of sunshine captured their hearts. With her gentle smile and gorgeous curly hair, her sisters can’t wait for her to join them and are dreaming of the dance parties and Bluey games they will enjoy together. Dad and Mom are so incredibly excited and working very hard to bring their sweet girl home!

This adoption has brought unexpected hurdles and they are so grateful for all the love, encouragement, gifts, and prayers every single one of their friends, family, village, and community. Each day brings them so much closer to bringing their little princess home.

3/24/2026 — DOSSIER SUBMITTED

The Dickens family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!

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SABER + ZEEK for the Gonzalez-Springer family — IN

The Gonzalez-Springer family lives in the Hoosier state of Indiana. Mercede and Alex met while attending college and have been married for almost ten years. They both knew early into their marriage that they would adopt those with special needs. Together, they have adopted five wonderful children from the foster care system, ranging from mental health, cognitive, to physical diagnoses. They have two nineteen-year-old children who no longer live at home. At home, they have two daughters, Nevaeh and Philosophy, as well as a son named Santiago. But to them, their kiddos are just typical kiddos and often don’t realize their diagnoses because they are just out living their best life. They love going to the local farmer’s market every Saturday, and the thought of adding more little ones to their wagon for the market brings them so much joy! They also love attending their local minor league baseball team’s games on Friday nights, and they are eager to add some extra seats!

They are so excited to embark on this journey of international adoption. They are so thankful for all the prayers and help provided along this journey!

4/26/2026 — AWAITING FINAL TRIP

The Gonzalez-Springer family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!

The Gonzalez-Springer family has met their additional $500 match from Isaac’s Buddies!

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JOSIE +1 for the Braddock family — IN

Hello again from the Braddock Bunch! We are so excited to be adding a little boy and a little girl from Bulgaria to our family. Thank you for supporting us on this journey!

4/23/2026 — FIRST TRIP in MAY

The Braddock family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!

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NYLA for the Stewart family — IN

Tana is a single mom by choice. Growing up, She always knew adoption would play a central role in building her family. Over the years, she’s poured her heart into that dream—spending five years pursuing IVF, and four years serving as a foster mom to children in her community with complex medical and therapeutic needs.

After years of waiting and hoping, Tana turned to international adoption and was matched with “Nyla,” a five-year-old little girl who has waited far too long—more than three years—for a family of her own. Nyla lives with a 95% disability, and because of that, she’s been passed over time and again.

Nyla is already deeply loved. Tana has been fully approved to adopt Nyla, and she has spent many hours preparing her heart and home for her arrival.

Nyla has been overlooked by many, but in Tana’s eyes—and in God’s—she is not forgotten. She is the stone the builders rejected, yet she is becoming the cornerstone (Psalm 118:22). In the foundation of their faith and family, Nyla is not just included—she is central.

5/14/2026 — AWAITING COURT

The Stewart family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!

Almost There

A GIRL for the Culbert family — TN

Hello, we are the Culbert family; our family consists of myself, my daughter Emma, and our pets Blue, Winnie, Penny and Tonks (two cats and two dogs). In 2021, God put it on my heart to adopt a little girl with Down syndrome from Bulgaria. I was blessed to have been matched with Emma, who came home in February 2023. She has been such a joy and bright light in everyone’s lives!

Recently, God called on me again to adopt, but this time it was for a waiting child who had multiple special needs and medical needs, formerly known as “Beverly#” on RR, who I lovingly nicknamed Ladybug.

Unfortunately, we suffered the heartbreaking loss of my sweet “Ladybug” who passed away before I got to bring her home to join our family. Though no one can replace my precious little Ladybug, I am back on the waiting list to be matched with a little girl in Bulgaria who has Down syndrome. I am excited to meet the little girl that God has already chosen to join our family.
As a single mama my hands and heart will be so full of love for my two girls, but with the support of our family and friends, we will make sure these girls have the fullest lives possible!

I would be forever grateful for your help in being a part of our journey to family!

2/23/2026 — DOSSIER SUBMITTED, AWAITING MATCH

The Culbert family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!