Atticus, Natalie, and Ross #

Sibling Group

Ages: 12, 9, 10

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Behavior, Limb differences

Listed: Nov 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings

Meet “A, N & R” – three siblings who are longing for a family where they can grow up loved and together. A is a 12-year-old boy who does well in school and gets along with others. He has vision loss in one eye, but that has not seemed to slow him down! His sister, N, just turned nine years old. She has diagnoses of a mild intellectual delay and minor behavioral issues. N is described as mobile and energetic. She enjoys playing with her classmates and while she may learn more slowly than her peers, she is making continual progress. Their brother, R, just turned ten years old. R likes to color, watch TV, and ride on scooters and bicycles. He has diagnoses of a mild intellectual delay and ADHD as well as a congenital foot deformity for which he has undergone some treatment.

Erik #

Boy, Age: 1

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Craniofacial disorder, Genetic Condition (non-DS), Hydrocephalus

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Diagnosis: Congenital anomaly syndromes primarily associated with short stature. General disease: Hydrocephalus, unspecified. Pulmonary valve stenosis. Congenital anomaly syndromes with predominantly facial involvement- suspected Noonan Syndrome

Erik rolls from stomach to back, can sit unassisted, and is beginning to put weight on his legs when placed in a standing position. He can move forward in a baby walker. He turns his head when his name is called and reacts to familiar caregivers. He loves simple “baby games” such as a caregiver pretending to sneeze or making animal sounds. He will laugh out loud when engaging in these activities with a caregiver. He makes eye contact and smiles in response to someone talking, or singling to him. He reaches for toys and can transfer small objects from one hand to the other.

Liam #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Arthrogryposis

congenital multiplex arthrogryposis

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Liam works with a physical therapist every day. The PT also acts as a primary caregiver most days and is the adult that Liam is the most familiar with in the orphanage. Liam has recently gained head control and can now lift and hold up his head when on his stomach. He reaches for toys and other desired objects. He attends to toys and electronics (will focus on a video on a phone). He rolls to try to get to toys on a mat. He is very attentive to his environment. He drinks from a bottle and eats pureed foods from a spoon. He prefers fruit puree and other sweeter flavored foods. A team member who visited him said, “He is a lovable little guy who shows lots of potential and ability for emotional attachment.”

Merl #

Boy, Age: 9

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Spina bifida

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Merl was moved to a group home in late 2022 and began attending school.

He can sit independently and crawls using his upper body. He independently navigate his environment in a wheelchair. Since having the opportunity to attend school, he has begun to process in his development. He is beginning to “catch up” to same age peers in several areas. He talks very well and understands what is said to him. He is described as, “positive, lively, sociable, compassionate, caring, and considerate to others.” He enjoys listening to music. He can navigate a tablet independently. He enjoys being around other children and being outside. He can name his friends and shows empathy toward the children with more severe disabilities that live in the home with him. He seeks out attention from adults. His report notes that he currently lives in two “different worlds”, as he attends school where he is exposed to a stimulating environment full of peers he can converse and interact with, but he resides in a group home where all the other children have much more significant disabilities.

Otto #

Boy, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Limb differences

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

He was born 3 months prematurely and spent one month hospitalized and one month in a center before
being released to his family’s care.
In March 2022, an emergency call was received, and Otto was taken to the hospital. Life-saving measures
were required. He was blue and had to be aspirated. He was severely malnourished and anemic. His legs
and hands were frostbitten and necrotic and amputations had to be performed. He remained hospitalized
for a month and then was released to the Center.
The child has amputated lower limbs below the knees. He is in the process of learning to walk with
prostheses and with the help of a walker. He mainly moves in space "on his knees" and by crawling. In the
way of "kneeling" and with his hands, he skillfully climbs on surfaces of different heights. The child does
not have four fingers on his right hand, but he reaches and grabs larger objects with the help of his thumb,
he has a tweezer grip with his left hand. He likes personal attention from an adult and expresses pleasure
by smiling and laughing when teased. There are no indications of aggressive behavior. Passive part of
speech – does not understand, does not follow commands and instructions, does not address by name.
Active part of speech – no meaningful word, does not form a sentence. Does not interact with peers.
Expresses pleasure (by smiling, laughing) only to a very familiar adult.
The primary wounds have healed. Prostheses are put on for several hours so that he can get used to them
and accept them. He is put in a walker for about 4-5 hours. Moderate mental retardation. Condition after
severe protein calorie malnutrition. He likes classes with a teacher, speech therapist, and music therapist.
The child lags behind developmentally; he does not speak. There is a need for complex rehabilitation –
speech therapist, pedagogue, rehabilitator, and timely replacement of prostheses with growth. Team
monitoring of the child's health, physical and neuro-psychological development continues.

Addi

Girl, Age: 12

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Skin Condition

erythropoietic protoporphyria

Listed: Oct 2023

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

The adoption agency staff met Addi in the fall of 2022. Addi is doing well in school. She loves her science class, and she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Addi is very sweet. She likes to help others and is a good friend to others. Addi likes to take care of the other kids, especially the babies. She also likes stuffed animals. Contact the agency to learn more about Addi and her listed medical need!

VIDEO:
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-addi
Password: Adoptmaa

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Addi’s adoption from the adoption agency. Additional agency fee reductions may be available from the agency based on the adoptive family’s circumstances. The agency also partners with the Brittany’s Hope Foundation for pay it forward grants, which are given out twice a year (January and July) to families that are matched with a child. Note that a family must raise funds in order to receive a Brittany’s Hope grant. A RODS HEROES Grant may also be available for Addi’s adoption.

Rosita

Girl, Age: 5

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy-delayed motor skills; Cognitive delay; Language delay; Psychomotor delays; Neurodevelopmental disorder; Hearing loss on the right side; Umbilical hernia; Urinary incontinence

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Rosita is a sweet young girl waiting for a family of her own. We hope Rosita’s forever family sees her while she’s still so young! Contact the agency to learn more about Rosita and her listed medical needs!

VIDEOS:

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rosita
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rosita1
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rosita02
Password: Adoptmaa

Agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Channing

Boy, Age: 11

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Trauma History

History of abuse; ADHD; History of oppositional defiant disorder

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Channing is a talented boy, born in December of 2011, with many interests. He likes to play with Legos, create Origami, and play soccer. He is a waiting child hoping for the love and stability of a family of his own. Contact the agency to learn more about Channing and his listed needs!

NEWER VIDEOS:

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-channingupdate
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-channingupdate

The agency has several older videos available, too.
Password: Adoptmaa

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Channing’s adoption. Additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Alfie

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Other Special Needs

Secondary ventilatory failure: bacterial pulmonary co-infection-bronchopneumonia, severe persistent broncho obstructive syndrome exacerbated secondary to: aspirative neuropathy (gastroesophageal reflux disease and swallowing disorder) sequelae of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, sequelae of bronchiolitis, small ductus arteriosus without hemodynamic repercussion, mild pulmonary hypertension, symptomatic focal epilepsy, global developmental delay with hearing loss

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Alfie is a young boy boy who shows interest in sounds and stimulation with mechanical objects. He is responsive and turns and looks towards the person who is talking to him. He engages in vocal exchanges emitting cooing. He responds with a smile when his name is called. He acquires strength through painting workshops for motor stimulation. Contact the agency to learn more about Alfie and his medical needs!

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-alfie
Password: Adoptmaa

Agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Christopher

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Speech Delay

Language delay; Autism

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Christopher is a precious little boy waiting for a family of his own. Contact the agency to learn more about Christopher and his listed needs.

Agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Clay

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH

Profoundly deaf; born premature at 28 weeks old and was hospitalized for 81 days for neonatal sepsis for pneumonia and Steven Johnson syndrome

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Clay likes to play with car wheels and watch them turn. He enjoys games where you have to assemble and disassemble cars. His favorite toys are those with lights and he loves to wear shoes that light up when he walks and runs. Clay is independent and expresses himself through gestures and sounds.

VIDEOS:

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-clay1
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-clay02

Password: Adoptmaa

Agency fee reductions may be available for Clay’s adoption based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Rosie

Girl, Age: 14

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI

language delay; psychomotor delay; congenital post-infectious encephalopathy; anophthalmia of right eye; Microphthalmia of left eye

Listed: Oct 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Rosie is a beautiful girl, born in April 2009, waiting for a family of her own. Contact the adoption agency to learn more about Rosie and her listed special needs.

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rosie1
Password: Adoptmaa

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Rosie’s adoption. Additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Jodie #

Girl, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

A syndrome of congenital anomalies with predominantly facial involvement. Suspected syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome. Severe delay in neuropsychological development.

Listed: Sep 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

Videos show Jodie crawling on all 4s, exploring her environment, playing with toys and interacting with orphanage staff.

She is described as a radiant girl. She always has a smile on her face. She observes the games of the children from her group. She likes listening to children’s songs and dances. She rarely cries. Individual attention from an adult brings her happiness.

Griffin #

Boy, Age: 10

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Sep 2023

*** I am eligible for a $15,000 Older Child Grant! For more information or to inquire about this child, please email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Griffin is physically healthy and doing very well developmentally. He speaks in sentences and, despite some articulation issues, can communicate his wants and needs clearly. He is toilet trained and performs other self-care tasks such as brushing his teeth and dressing. His gross motor skills are well-developed. He walks, runs, climbs, etc. His fine motor skills are also developing. He holds a pencil and can draw lines, circles and some simple objects. He actively participates in games and other activities with other children. He enjoys playing outside: swinging on the swing, playing in the sand box, and playing group games with other children. He plays with toys: stacks blocks, looks at books, paints, etc. He is receiving special education services and therapy services at a community program.

Felicity, Kayla, and Yuki

Sibling Group

Ages: 13, 10, 12

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Older Child

**** I am eligible for a $500 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount. To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings

Felicity, Kayla, and Yuki are two sisters and a brother in need of a family. They live in a group home for children without disabilities.

Felicity was born in December 2009. The dominant emotions are the positive ones. She demonstrates active social behavior. Sometimes she still demonstrates weaker control of emotions. When frustrated, she reacts with irritation. There is no data for anxiety, depression, or aggression. She is doing well with the maternal language. There are some minimal grammar mistakes. She is able to lead and maintain dialog. She can express sequentially and logically her thoughts and feelings. She is able to express emotions though non-verbal communication. She demonstrates positive self-evaluation. She has the typical characteristics of an extrovert. She enjoys watching TV, drawing, playing computer games as well as playing outside. She is oriented in the behavior of the children and the adults within society. She can attune her behavior towards the requirements of the situation. She participates in games and in the communication of her peers. She is mostly taking the central role. She does not step back from her goals easily. During the school year 2022/2023 she graduated from eighth grade, a class with professional profile. Considering the neglect in her birth family she has some gaps in the knowledge which are expected for her age. At school she works with a resource teacher. She has self-serving skills. She has habits for maintaining personal and environmental hygiene. She has skills to participate in collectively organized household tasks. She wants to be adopted.

Kayla was born in December 2012. She is an emotional child. She does not demonstrate aggression. She is empathic towards the problems of the other kids. She is eager to help her peers if they need it. She is doing well with the maternal language. There are some minimal grammar mistakes. She is able to lead and maintain dialog. She can express sequentially and logically her thoughts and feelings. She can express emotions though non-verbal communication. She is building a positive self-evaluation. She has the typical for her age curiosity and she demonstrates characteristics of an extrovert. She enjoys watching cartoons, drawing, playing board games and computer games as well as playing outside. She is oriented in the behavior of the children and the adults within society. She can attune her behavior towards the requirements of the situation. She is adjusting well in the group of her peers. She participates with big interest in all organized games and events. She can step back from her own goals and actions in line with those of her peers. She can wait for her turn to come. Considering the neglect in her birth family she has some gaps in the knowledge which are expected for her age. She is able to read and write under dictation. She makes minimal mistakes. She is well oriented into her school. During the school year 2022/2023 she graduated from fourth grade. She has self-serving skills. She has habits for maintaining personal and environmental hygiene. She wants to be adopted.

Yuki was born in February 2011. In December 2012, Yuki was a victim in a road accident and suffered a right lower leg fracture. Considering the changes that happened in his life, the adjustment process into the residential facility and in school went with some challenges. In November 2022 he was consulted with pediatric psychiatrist who put the diagnosis for “Other mixed behavior and emotional disorders”. His condition is being followed and therapy may be prescribed as well as work with psychologist. Now he is calm, he is acting with respect towards peers and adults. He observes the rules. With desire he performs all the given tasks in school and in the residential center. The speech and the language skills are well-developed. He was raised in a bilingual environment where d both Bulgarian and Turkish language. He can lead and maintain dialog and he provides enough verbal information. During conversation he communicates freely, he enters contact easily. He is able to express emotions though non-verbal communication. He demonstrates positive self-evaluation. He has the typical characteristics of an extrovert. He enjoys playing on the computer, playing soccer and going for walks outside. With desire he participates in the group activities. He performs the tasks according to his abilities. He likes being praised and to feel helpful, to be in the center of the attention. He is oriented in the behavior of the children and the adults within the society. He can adjust to new conditions. When disappointed he reacts emotionally. He participates in the games of his peers. Not always able to adjust his goals and actions around those of his partners in the game and he may react emotionally and enters into conflict. He finds challenges accepting the failures. During the school year 2022/2023 he graduated from sixth grade, a class with a profile in boxing. He works with a resource teacher there, After the incident he had he has been educating remotely. He is doing well and within the timeframe. He has self-serving skills. He has hygiene habits, but he needs to be reminded. He participates with desire in the activities related to maintaining environmental hygiene. He wants to be adopted.

Irio and Hamilton

Sibling Group

Ages: 14, 13

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Older Child

Listed: Sep 2023

**** I am eligible for a $500 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount. To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

There is a grant of 7800 euros toward foreign fees (with the agency) and this specific adoption agency will assist with applying for more.

The brothers have been in foster care for many years now and they are such great kids. They want to have a family and to be together as brothers. Next year, because the older one will become 14 in the summer, they will have to move to another town because of his school. There are no options for foster families there and they will have to go to an institution. The social worker is very hopeful this won’t need to happen and that they will be adopted instead.

IRIO – He is social and communicative. He easily makes new friends. In most cases his relationships with the children and the adults are good. According to the foster parents, he communicates well with the children and the adults. They describe him as a well-mannered child, who can assess different situations and adjust his behavior with them. He is aware that there are many social roles in society, which warrant a certain behavior. He participates adequately in the games of his peers. He can follow the instructions and the rules. He prefers games with physical activity, but he can participate in some role plays, too, and symbolic games (he gets into the role of a policeman or a criminal). He seeks the attention of the other children. He enjoys drawing, riding his bicycle, and games with a ball and other sport games. He only likes to be alone if he is using the computer. He fits in well among his peers.

HAMILTON – The boy is calm, observant, and curious about the surrounding world. He is attached to his brother, who is placed in the same foster family. Together they take care of each other, communicate, and play. He talks about his biological family calmly and talks about how they used to live. He did not like the conditions in his home then. He is attached to the foster family, their children, and their grandchild. It is hard for him to accept the pain of others and is always ready to help. When in conflict situations he defends his opinion, he is stubborn. He follows the rules at home and at school. He sometimes presents himself with stubbornness, but he does not argue and is not aggressive. He has an idea of good and bad, and for punishment and justice. He shares his experiences with the foster family and respects them. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and dancing.

Axel #

Boy, Age: 10

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Autism

Autism, mental delays

Listed: Sep 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Axel has been assessed to have atypical autism against the background of a mild degree initial mental disability. Satisfactory general state of health. Ali understands and follows simple instructions. He imitates speech. He communicates non-verbally by pointing at things. He enjoys in his own way activities such as making things from playdough or clay. He does not get involved in the play and activities of the children in the group. Ali seeks contact with adults and peers in his own way by slapping or by caressing their heads. His play doesn’t match his age. Ali shows no interest in toys or blocks. He prefers to look at pictures and to watch educational videogames with animals. He prefers to do something alone. He likes being alone and does not seek attention. In the 2021/2022 school year Axel studied in the first grade at the elementary school in the town. He has a resource teacher as additional support. He studies under an individual plan for his education. His self-service skills are partially formed. He can eat on his own and prefers to eat with his hands. He needs support and care.

Maddox #

Boy, Age: 14

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2023

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

He resides in a family-type home for children with disabilities. Until the age of 8 years, he was raised in a family environment, with evidence of physical aggression against the boy by the stepfather. He has had multiple changes of foster families. Maddox has moderate mental delays.

To some extent, he maintains friendships. He wants to impose himself on the other children. Seeks encouragement and approval. Responds to praise and scolding. Sometimes he imposes his wishes, and when he is not satisfied, he shows aggression. In general, good integration in the team, good communication skills. Irritable at times. Follows verbal instructions and briefly answers questions. Makes eye contact. He also enters into verbal contact, but is poorly informed, quickly diverts the topic to something interesting for him. When asked a question, he answers shortly after a certain time. He understands the speech of others. Maddox often talks too much, at a slow pace, unable to listen during a conversation. In communication and communication with other children, Maddox experiences difficulties. He does not have well-developed skills for observing order and discipline. Involves and participates in the life of the family-type home for children with disabilities and beyond – celebrations, theater and concert visits, walks, excursions, camps, sports events, etc.

He likes to participate in various role-playing games. He has difficulties in communicating and interacting with other children. Prefers to dominate other children. He lacks the skills to play with them. Irritable at times. When he is restless, his behavior is slightly provocative. Has a tendency to get annoyed with children. When he is calm, he prefers to play with toys by himself. He likes to draw while explaining what he is doing at the moment. He likes
watching cartoons.

In the 2022/2023 school year, Maddox is a 7th grade student. He studies in a mass class with a resource teacher for children with special educational needs. He has a positive attitude towards the learning activity. Can write the letters he knows – printed and handwritten. The child has many gaps and lags behind in his educational level, according to
his individual skills and abilities. He loves to draw and is quite good at it. He has not mastered the minimum knowledge for his age, he cannot read. He attends two centers for accompanying social services – psychological support and social rehabilitation and speech therapy.

Maddox has developed elementary hygiene habits – he washes his hands, face, teeth, bathes with help. Performs daily household activities under instructions but needs reminders and control. Works willingly, but sometimes does not comply with instructions. Maddox does not have an opinion about adoption.

Nilo #

Girl, Age: 11

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Limb differences

Cognitive Delays

Listed: Aug 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Nilo resides in a professional foster family. She has a congenital absence of her right forearm. Nilo is educated according to the Individual Study Plans of Students with a lower degree of complexity than the educational minimum for the calendar age, tailored to her individual needs. At a moderate pace, with individual help and guidance from the
teacher, she acquires knowledge, skills and competences foreseen in the individual curriculum for each subject of the individual curriculum. The girl distinguishes between the categories of good and bad, she knows generally accepted rules of behavior in social communication. She defines and expresses own desires and needs in words.

Nilo has diverse interests.

Nilo experiences attachment to children and therapists. She is sad when separated from someone. She seeks contact with adults, classmates and older students and engages in joint activities with them, she participates in role-playing games. She has mastered the social role of a student and classmate. Nilo helps her classmates when she sees that they are having a hard time. The comfort zone is the classroom and Montessori room.

The child communicates verbally, expresses wishes, and is often persistent about them, especially about things that spark her interest. When asked a question, she needs time to think about it and reproduce an answer; she constantly asks questions and seeks approval. The answer is not always adequate to the situation. She doesn’t always
understand the meaning of what was said and the execution of a relevant instruction.

Nilo likes a variety of toys, and she possesses different ones. She can play with other children and is cooperative, she shares her belongings. Nilo has developed self-service skills and readiness for academic work. She has established hygiene habits. She eats independently; dresses and undresses; unfastens and fastens; puts on and takes off shoes; she knows the parts of clothing. She can’t tie shoelaces.

She can say that she is in a foster family and that the foster mother raised her. The girl partially understands that foster care is temporary. She listens and accepts information related to the possibility of being adopted and meets potential adoptive parents, but still, she cannot imagine living in a different place.

Ivory #

Girl, Age: 14

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2023

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

She resides in a family-type home for children with disabilities. Ivory is enrolled in the Center for Special Educational Needs. During the academic year 2022/2023 she was a student in the sixth grade. The educational activities are based on an individual program and are conducted on site at the family-type home for children with disabilities by a resource teacher. She is also enrolled in a half-day service at a Day Center for the support of children with severe multiple disabilities. She works with a speech therapist, psychologist, rehabilitator, etc. She knows how to write letters and numbers, having previously repeated them by outline.

Ivory walks steadily alone. She goes up and down the stairs by herself, tapping the banister. She is mobile – she runs, climbs, and jumps. She has developed fine motor skills. Manipulates objects as intended. She knows how to braid, string beads, etc. Her movements are careful. Can arrange puzzles, constructor sets, and mosaic. Flips through books, turning the pages slowly and carefully. She holds a pencil with a proper grip, colors slowly, trying not to go beyond the outline of the picture. The intellectual level is lower than normal for her age. She understands the information she is given, but it needs to be presented in short and simple sentences. The imagination is developed. Her speech consists of simple sentences that are difficult to understand.

She is mostly calm. She has imitative behavior. She can be persuaded by words. Accepts contact from adults – acquaintances, behaves reserved towards strangers. At times, she is insecure in unfamiliar situations, but she adapts relatively quickly. Unease is mainly expressed in hand-biting, plucking, and shouting. She is a calm and radiant child. She is adaptive, sociable, and willing to play with children. She likes to help with housework, very often showing childish stubbornness when refused by an adult. Ivory likes to play with stuffed toys and do hair. She has favorite animations and shows that she follows with interest. When the weather is right, she likes to swing on the swing in the yard. She likes to dance. She prefers to do mostly puzzles. She often plays with mosaics or colors.

She eats slowly, neatly, and independently. She can drink by herself from a cup and a bottle. She can wash her body and hair, but still needs adult supervision and assistance. Ivory can dress and undress herself and folds and arranges her clothes. She can tie her shoes. Ivory still does not know how to choose her clothes according to the season and coordinate them by color. She can wash her face and teeth by herself, but still needs the support of an adult. She can wash her hands on her own with minimal help. In the evening, she falls asleep alone and her sleep is peaceful. She controls her physiological needs.

Ivory wants to be adopted.

Saber #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Saber is a sweet little boy. His main diagnoses/conditions are: epilepsy – grand mal seizures. Infantile cerebral palsy – spastic quadriparesis, severe degree; ROP; cataract in the left eye – condition following surgical treatment; brain cysts; hypotrophy; mixed specific disorders of the psychological development; severely impaired general condition, with severe delay in all areas of development. He is fed via nasogastric tube. He needs constant care, active monitoring by a pediatric neurologist, an ophthalmologist and a physiotherapist.

Sweet Saber truly deserves a wonderful family! He expresses emotional conditions through mimics. He understands when an adult is in the room and he looks for him with his gaze. He smiles when someone speaks to him or when he is jested. He does not interact with other children, but individual attention by an adult brings him pleasure which he expresses through smiling.

Please help us find this smiley little boy his forever family!

Miriam #

Girl, Age: 15

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2023

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

Miriam was born at 28 weeks gestation in early December 2007 in an emergency birth after a placental abruption. She spent five months in the hospital, then lived with her birth family for nine months before entering state care in February 2009. Miriam has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, affecting primarily the left part of her body, and a glioependymal cyst. She takes medication to address anxiety. Her development is delayed.

After complex surgical intervention, Miriam walks independently and can go up and down stairs while holding on to a railing and sits without support. She uses primarily her right hand and is independently able to eat with utensils, drink from a cup, brush her teeth and use the restroom. She requires assistance with bathing. Miriam is well oriented in the spaces, routines and among the people of her group home. She is emotionally stable but likes to be the center of attention and may show jealousy when other children are prioritized. Although she appears to have an unspecified speech/articulation disorder, Miriam is able to communicate verbally, constantly and curiously asks questions, and can participate in dialogues.

Miriam attends an auxiliary school and says she cannot imagine her life without the opportunity for education. Her academic knowledge is on a preschool level: she can count to 20 and name all the letters of the alphabet as well as identify colors and everyday objects. She works with more focus in a one on one setting but can get overwhelmed when tasks are too demanding. She needs many repetitions to acquire new skills. Miriam’s thinking is concrete and situational and her greatest delays are cognitive.

Miriam is friendly, sociable and trusting. She interacts preferably with adults, but also establishes warm connections with peers and joins group activities. Although she is reported to be selective with her relationships, she is well attached to her social worker. She likes to listen to music, play games, and spend time with the group home’s parakeets and yard dog. Through the services of a non-profit organization, Miriam has the opportunity to go swimming and indoor rock climbing both of which she enjoys very much.

Miriam’s social worker and family therapist note that Miriam is willing to learn new things and would make continued and noticeable progress in a family that can offer her more appropriate interventions and individualized resources as well as a warm and loving home. Seven years ago, Miriam experienced a disrupted adoption procedure, but her care team believes now that she is more mature, she would understand better the meaning and benefits of adoption and would seriously consider a family interested in making her their daughter.

Miriam has waited for a forever family for over eight years. A family interested in adopting Miriam must file their I-800A with USCIS before her 16th birthday in early December.

Bless #

Girl, Age: 4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Bless was born in June 2019. She resides in a Home for Medical and Social Care.
Bless was born from a pathological pregnancy, 3rd degree premature, experienced fetal asphyxia and congenital measles infection with subsequent spasticity of the 4 limbs, oral automatisms, severe retardation in neuro-psychic development, blindness as a result of retinopathy of prematurity.

She does not respond to sound signals. She does not blink. She often suffers from respiratory diseases. Bless turns from her back to her stomach and vice versa but prefers to remain in a supine position. From a supine position, she pushes herself up with her legs and shoulders and moves into space. She obliges herself in a passive sitting position in a walker. She has control over her head. She steps on her toes, but there is no support for her legs. The child holds a toy placed by the adult in her hand, puts it in her mouth, but for a short time. Undeveloped impressive and expressive vocabulary. Increased sound sensitivity. Spontaneously utters vocals and guttural sounds. She does not pay attention to her surroundings. The child is fed by an adult. She falls asleep on her own. She is completely dependent on the adult.

Archibald #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

Listed: Aug 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Diagnoses include severe prematurity, including damage to the central nervous system –
hydrocephalus; a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was implanted. There is a lag in physical and
neuropsychological development.

Archibald cannot walk independently. He moves by pushing when placed in a walker. Stands up on his own and stands on his feet when in his crib. He can get out of bed by himself. He can go around the whole game room. He can sit for about 15-20 minutes. In terms of fine motor skills, he can pick up a toy himself if it is nearby; he plays for a long time and prefers to manipulate with his left hand. If the toy is at a distance, he tries to reach it. He likes musical toys. He recognizes adults. He has a good emotional tone, he enjoys contact with adults he knows; he loves when they praise him. He gets angry if his toy is taken away and tries to keep it in his possession. Archibald cannot speak but he makes long sounds. In interpersonal relationships he shows preferences for certain adults and initiates contact with them. He plays with toys. The child doesn’t have independent household hygiene habits. He is calm when changing and bathing, as well as in his sleep. Archibald does not take an afternoon nap, he eats everything. He is very stubborn and when he decides that he wants to pick up an object, no matter how heavy and large, he does his best. He still uses a diaper, potty several times a day. His sleep at night is
peaceful. He has daily kinesitherapy and sessions with a teacher. He is followed by a
neurosurgeon.

Isaace #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

homozygosity, Tracheostomy

Listed: Aug 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

This sweet, three-year-old boy has a long list of special needs – Spastic cerebral palsy. Other and unspecified seizures. Congenital laryngeal stridor. Tracheostomy. DNA analysis – homozygosity of UFM1 gene. Feeding via NG tube only. Yes, Isaac needs full care and always will, but he also needs a family to provide that care and the love that every child deserves. Is he your precious son?

Lorielle #

Girl, Age: 15

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Older Child

Potential Kidney issues

Listed: Aug 2023

**** I am eligible for a $500 Older Child Grant ****
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Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

Lorielle is a sweet girl who needs a family that will help her discover her self-worth. In 2018 she was diagnosed with acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (a kidney condition) and bilateral nephrolithiasis. However, more recent exams did not duplicate these findings. A family interested in Lorielle should still be prepared for this diagnosis. Lorielle is described as happy, energetic, and curious, but she, like many teens living in an orphanage environment, has a mixed maturity, and struggles with tackling challenging tasks, regulating her emotions, and accepting responsibility for herself and her actions. She needs the structure and consistency of a forever family who is willing to patiently encourage her into adulthood.

Nikki #

Girl, Age: 13

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Older Child

Listed: Jul 2023

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Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

Nikki is very social, bright and intelligent girl. She is able to express verbally her emotions, interests, concerns and ideas and she is very well-spoken and has a rich vocabulary. She shared that her favorite subjects at school are physical education and English. She shared that she enjoys being around friends and she has many of them both at school and in her group home. She is not a conflict person and she starts every conversation and interaction with very positive intentions.

She shared that her passion is currently drama performances and classes and she has already some experience playing on stage at the local theaters. Nikki says that if she has to choose she would prefer the stage rather than playing in a movie because she likes to have interaction with the audience. However she has a favorite movie and it's a movie which she admits she watched like hundreds of time – Titanic. She shared that she likes Leonardo Di Caprio and Angelina Jolie as actors.

Nikki seems to be one very sensitive and romantic soul, she enjoys more peaceful activities, she likes the rain and she admits that some movies make her cry. However she does not spare any smiles and she loves to smile and have fun with her friends. Nikki likes the colors black, red and purple, she said that pink is definitely not a favorite color. She said that she is not a picky eater and she likes all kinds of food. She shared that she does not like lamb meat. Nikki enjoys the music of the singer Arianna Grande and she dreams to visit Paris one day.

Nikki's hope is that she will have a family. She was adopted years ago through the national adoption process but her parents seemed to be much older and at the end they saw that they feel much more comfortable without having a child at home, they had a hard time creating emotional bond with her and they disrupted the adoption after four years. Nikki seems to have processed the trauma from that separation and she now realizes that what happened maybe was in her interest as she felt undesired in their home.

Since 2021 she is in the current group home and she is now looking in the future and the possibility to have a new family. She said that it does not bother her if the family is from another country even though she admits she will feel sad for leaving her friends and the people who take care for her now.

When asked about how she is imagining her family, she said that she wants they to be good people and to treat her well. She is ok with both having other siblings or not. Nikki shared that she loves animals ( her favorite is a cat) and she would like her family to like animals too. Nikki believes that you can tell a lot about the people just watching them how they act and interact around animals and that it is always a good person the one who admits that likes animals.

Demi #

Girl, Age: 16

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Older Child

Listed: Jul 2023

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Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

We have a video of Demi which shows her happy, responsive, and hopeful disposition and her great desire to have a family. Ask to see it!

Demi has resided in a group home for 4 years. Her case was stuck in the system, and she was just recently registered for adoption. She gets along well with peers and adults. She can be a leader. She has good self-awareness and positive self-esteem. She is honest and able to admit her mistakes. She has no anxiety or depression.

She loves to dance, participate in role plays, symbolic games and art activities and she has the required skills and desire. Due to not having early academic exposure, Demi is a student in sixth grade. Her knowledge, skills, and competencies do not correspond to the expected at this grade and she is enrolled in resource teaching. Bulgarian is her second language. She has a good attitude in school though.

She is independent, she has good hygiene habits and skills for self-serving. Demi is prepared for the adoption procedure, she is positive about it, she is seeking future with good living conditions, where her needs will be met, she will feel secure, she will feel love and to be part of something, she will experience respect, and she will be able to assert herself as a person.

Nancy #

Girl, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

Listed: Jul 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Nancy has lived with an experienced foster family since birth. The foster mother was very proactive in getting therapy and services started for Nancy at a very young age. Nancy does not speak, but she understands everything, recognizes people from her immediate environment, laughs with her voice when she likes something. When holding someone’s hand, she can take a few steps. She can crawl and tries to stand up on her own by holding onto a stationary support. She turns easily from back to stomach and vice versa. She sits up and eats from a spoon.

Abram #

Boy, Age: 15

Region: Eastern Europe

Mild Mental Impairment

Listed: Jun 2023

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Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Abram is a handsome, 14-year-old boy. He has a diagnosis of mild mental impairment. His sister has already been adopted, and he worries that he may never have a mom and dad of his own. He does well in school, needing fewer educational supports as he matures. He is described as calm, communicative, and helpful. He enjoys team sports. Does your family have room for a soccer player?

Viv

Girl, Age: 4

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Skin Condition

Epidermolysis Bullosa; Expressive language delay because of sores on her tongue; Gross motor delays due to skin condition; Dysphagia- difficulty swallowing (has been placed on a liquid diet from time to time)

Listed: Jun 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Viv is a cute little girl who likes watching children’s videos and loves playing outside at the park. She loves music and dancing while sitting. Viv gets excited when playing with dolls and listening to music. Her general development is within her age range, but a little behind because of her skin condition. Contact the adoption agency to learn more about Viv and her listed medical condition!

Josie #

Girl, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect

Cornelia de Lange syndrome. Congenital heart malformation – high-degree pulmonary stenosis, atrial septal defect II type; Condition following balloon angiovalvuloplasty;

Listed: Mar 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Family history: mother with thalassemia minor

Josie currently lives in a group home. She is very small for her age. She can turn from her back to her stomach. She tracks objects with her eyes and reacts with smiles and positive movements/expressions when an adult interact with her.

Mina

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Arthrogryposis, Genetic Condition (non-DS)

Developmental delays/malnutrition; Arthrogryposis; Osteogenesis Imperfecta; Bilateral club feet; Congenital Glaucoma

Listed: Mar 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Mina is a beautiful little girl who likes to paint and play “sleepover” with her friends. Mina likes to go to the park and put together puzzles. She also loves to sing and listen to music of all genres, especially tango. Mina enjoys children’s stories and watching her favorite cartoons, which include Masha and the Bear, Puss in Boots, and Blue Shortcuts. Contact the agency to learn more about Mina and her listed medical needs!

Freeman

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: Africa-2

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Sicke Cell Anemia

Listed: Feb 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Freeman’s social worker reports that he has good behavior and plays well with other children. He attends preschool and does not currently have any developmental concerns.

Photos are available through the agency for qualified families.

Christopher, Samuel & Stephen

Sibling Group

Ages: 7, 10, 13

Country Code: Africa-2

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Listed: Feb 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Christopher is 13 years old. He has learning difficulties in school and says he wants to participate in an apprenticeship program to learn a trade for a career. Samuel is 10 years old and Stephen is 7 years old. Both Samuel & Stephan are doing well in school. Neither of the boys have any health concerns or known disabilities.

Adam

Boy, Age: 11

Country Code: Africa-2

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Limb differences

missing both lower limbs

Listed: Feb 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Adam uses a wheelchair and can also move around using his hands and arms. He does not have any cognitive delays or health concerns. He was born missing both lower limbs and was abandoned shortly after birth as a result.

Adam attends school. He is doing very well in math class. He enjoys helping with housework, especially washing clothes. He enjoys going to church. He loves to dance and performs with a group from the orphanage. He gets frustrated when he cannot perform certain dance steps like his friends. He is self-conscious about people looking at him due to his missing legs. He needs a family that will help him grow into confidence with who he is. His favorite extracurricular activity is swimming. His social worker believes he can develop into a very good swimmer and that swimming is a great activity to help his confidence.

Lacey

Girl, Age: 15

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Severe cognitive, motor, and speech delays

Listed: Feb 2023

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Mothers

Meet Lacey, a beautiful young girl with a bright smile! MAA staff met Lacey in October of 2022. Lacey, born in December of 2007, cannot talk but she interacts through her facial expressions. She has a beautiful smile, and she raises her arm when she is having a really good time. She was diagnosed with neurodevelopmental delays and congenital cardiopathy. She eats by feeding tube. Due to having an accelerated heartrate, she doesn’t gain weight. We hope her forever family sees her soon! Contact the agency to learn more about Lacey!

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Polly #

Girl, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Autism

Listed: Feb 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Polly has been given a diagnosis of childhood Autism and is on several medications. She is now in a day program for children with disabilities and is receiving therapy services. As a result, she’s made progress in all aspects of her development. Polly speaks using simple words and small sentences. She understands everything said to her and can follow 2 and 3-step directions. She is able to express her wants and needs either through words or gestures. She asks questions. She learns new tasks best when a combination of verbal directions and visual demonstrations are used. She prefers playing alone and can play or work on a task for 10-15 minutes at a time uninterrupted. She plays appropriately with toys that interest her: coloring, building with blocks, kitchen/household toys (play kitchen, etc). She feeds herself with a spoon and drinks from an open cup. She’s toilet trained during the day, but still has some accidents when sleeping.

Jordan

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH

Cerebral palsy; developmental delays; malnutrition; bone growth disorder; hearing loss

Listed: Jan 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Jordan is an affectionate little guy with a beautiful smile and bright eyes. He loves attention. Jordan also likes to spend time in his walker and being massaged.

Contact the adoption agency to learn more about Jordan and his special needs! We sure hope someone brings this cutie pie home while he’s still so little!

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Thomas #

Boy, Age: 11

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect

Infantile Cerebral Palsy; Functional heart murmur; Hemangioma on the right chest ; cognitive delays

Listed: Nov 2017

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Thomas lived in an orphanage for the first 4 years of his life. He was then moved to a group home with 10 other children with disabilities, where he lived for another 4 years. He made developmental progress while in the group home, but was still not receiving the 1:1 care and attention that he needed. He was moved into foster care at age 8 and has made significant gains in all aspects of his development since then.

Thomas can communicate verbally with words and short phrases. He also uses gestures and pointing to objects, in order to communicate his wants and needs to his foster family.
He is a sociable child who enjoys the company of other children, particularly his friends with whom he loves to play. He is so full of energy, enjoying running, climbing, and riding his bike (which is fitted with stabilizers). He particularly likes to kick a ball around in the garden with his friend and play with balloons. On outings to the park and the zoo, he takes great interest in everything he sees but loves most of all anything with wheels.

His motor skills have improved recently and he is able to do more complex activities without being told how. For example, when his jacket sleeves are inside out he turns them the right way round before dressing himself. He takes great interest in many different kinds of toys. He loves the rides in the school bus every day. He is in a small class group. He is independent with self-help skills such as dressing, undressing, toileting, eating and drinking.

Enrique

Boy, Age: 13

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, HIV or Hep

HIV+ Behavior concerns; ADHD

Listed: Dec 2022

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
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To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Enrique is an active young boy. He enjoys school and earns good grades. Math and art are Enrique’s favorite subjects. He also likes to draw. He loves to eat soup, especially seafood soups. Enrique’s favorite colors are orange and blue. Adoption agency staff met Enrique in October of 2022! Contact the agency to learn more about Enrique and his listed needs.

There is a $2,000 agency fee reduction for Enrique’s adoption via a specific agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Andy

Boy, Age: 12

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Endocrine disorder

Denys-Drash syndrome

Listed: Dec 2022

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Agency staff met Andy in October of 2022. Contact the agency to learn more about Andy and his listed medical needs!

There is a $2000 agency fee reduction for Andy’s adoption with a specific adoption agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Jack

Boy, Age: 11

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH

Cerebral palsy; Hearing impairment; Developmental delays

Listed: Dec 2022

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Jack is a smiley boy who enjoys hot cocoa. Agency staff met sweet Jack in October of 2022. Contact the agency to learn more about Jack and his listed medical needs!

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Jack’s adoption with a specific adoption agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Jay

Boy, Age: 10

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Lennox syndrome, epilepsy, cognitive delays, and developmental delays

Listed: Dec 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Agency staff met Jay in October of 2022. They said they love his smile! Contact the agency to learn more about Jay and his listed medical needs!

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Jay’s adoption with a specific adoption agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Monte

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Microcephaly

Listed: Nov 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Monte has a bright and warm smile. He is described as a social young boy who likes to play with his friends. He also gets along well with adults and is very affectionate with his caretakers. Sometimes he is timid, but he warms up quickly. Monte loves to build things. He follows instructions well and enjoys spending time with his foster family. Contact the agency to learn more about Monte and his special needs!

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Ashton

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus and Developmental delays

Listed: Nov 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Ashton is an adorable little boy who is described as a social child who loves to be around others who give him affection. He shares with the people around him. He loves to hear music and pleasant sounds. He likes painting and watching animated shows. Contact the agency to learn more about Ashton and his special needs!

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Cale

Boy, Age: 3

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays

Global developmental delay; Severe perinatal asphyxia, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, epileptic events under management and controlled, modulated and overcome cardiogenic shock, secondary ventilatory failure, suspected early sepsis, late sepsis due to treated Klebsiella pneumoniae, resolved hypocalcemia, resolved hyponatremia, hyperphosphatemia, child of a consuming mother of psychoactive substances and high neurological and psychosocial risk.

Listed: Nov 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Cale loves to be cuddled and held. Cale likes to listen to music and feel different textures. Agency staff met Cale in October of 2022. Contact them to learn more about Cale and his listed medical needs!

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Hanelle #

Girl, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

Strabismus

Listed: Nov 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Hanelle was admitted to the Group home in March 2021. The director of the home reported that since then the child has improved significantly – she has become stronger, she has started to eat better; she can now turn her self from the back to the abdomen. There is no support for the legs – when they put her on her feet. If she is put to sit, leaning on pillows, she stays in this position stably. She does not receive any therapies. She has better head control, now.

The child has adapted to the new environment. At first, she didn’t want to eat. She is eating well now. She likes to be paid attention to, held in her arms and rocked, she likes to be massaged. She seeks attention and tries to attract attention to herself by making sounds. She smiles, even laughs out loud at the teasing of adults. She reacts when they talk to her and when she hears her name.

She started eating better. She eats pureed common food with both a pacifier and a spoon. They feed her. She prefers to eat sweet things. Hanelle loves mashed fruits and vegetables. They give her adapted and vitamin-enriched milk with biscuits. Drinks water from a pacifier; can’t drink from a glass.

Angelo

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

osteogenesis imperfecta and a unspecified conduct disorder

Listed: Oct 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Angelo likes playing with bubbles and painting with tempera. He enjoys crafts and exploring the different materials and textures. Angelo also likes building towers and playing in water. He is described as social and showing great interest in everything that happens around him. He is a great observer.

Angelo is able to kick a ball forward with help, throw a ball over his shoulder and catch a ball with rebound most of the time. He is able to pedal a tricycle and climb the stairs with help. He is able to undress. His motor coordination is good, which makes it easier for him to string objects. Angelo has a good understanding of orders and knows and recognizes language. Contact the agency to learn more about Angelo and his medical needs!

Suvi

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Skin Condition

Scoliosis; Epidermolisis bullosa simple
Psychomotor delay- language and cognitive
Bronchobstructive syndrome (BOS), Cutis laxa (skin condition); history of pigmentary lesions on the face;
ptosis of upper eyelids that will be corrected for oculoplasty service

Listed: Oct 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Suvi loves to paint, go for walks, and play at the park. She likes singing and dancing to children’s songs. She also likes to watch television. Suvi is a beautiful young girl who needs the love and support of a family to continue to grow and develop. Contact the agency to learn more about Suvi and her special needs!

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