Girl, born 2016
PRC
Down syndrome, CHD (PFO and PDA)
Listed: April 2019
Update December 2019: Everly is a sweet girl who is affectionate and has an infectious giggle! She has Down Syndrome which has delayed her development. Over the last 4 months, Everly has made some significant improvements in her social and physical development. Everly can roll over independently, and crawls quickly when motivated! She is able to get up into standing position happily, and enjoys cruising around furniture. She has started walking with carer’s holding both of her hands. She LOVES this! She can sit unsupported, and enjoys watching bubbles being blown! This sunshine girl enjoys hugs and the company of others! She loves to play hand games with people and gives kisses on the cheek! She loves receiving kisses too!
Everly is part of family style care where she has 5 consistent caregivers, and lives with 8 other children all under the age of 4. Everly has therapy sessions two times per week where she has opportunities to work on her development through play! She makes sounds to communicate and enjoys face to face time with others. She has not verbalized with simple words yet, but she enjoys connecting with people and has become a sociable little girls in the last few months.
Update June 2019: These videos show her play and developmental level. She self soothes by rocking her chair, lots of oral stuff (putting toys to mouth), and is starting the “chuck the toy over the side.” She also has some pre-verbal sounds. Video 1, Video 2
There is a $1,500 agency grant for Everly’s adoption with her current adoption agency.
42.00 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
