Woodrow

Boy, Age: 9

Country Code: LA-4

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Cerebral palsy

Microcephaly, Cerebral palsy, Optic Nerve Atrophy

Listed: Sep 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Woodrow can sit up independently and will sometimes kneel as well. He occasionally bears weight on his feet, but cannot put his feet completely flat and because his ankles are so tight. He would need surgery before being able to do so. Woodrow doesn’t really scoot or crawl, but he can still make his way across a room by rolling and wiggling.

Woodrow loves to eat and gets quite upset if meal time is late. He doesn’t self feed, but eats pureed food by mouth. It can be a messy affair, but he is quite satisfied when he is done. Woodrow drinks some with a sippy cup or water bottle, but also likes to drink from a regular cup if he is feeling particularly thirsty.

Woodrow is not a fan of bath time and tends to move around a lot as he tries to keep his caregiver from bathing him, particularly his face and head. He is very picky about people touching his head – sometimes he likes a good head massage and other times he will duck away from anyone who tries to touch his head at all. He also does not like anyone touching his face, especially to try and wipe it off after a meal or to brush his teeth. The one exception he sometimes makes is for his caregiver to kiss his cheeks and neck, which he occasionally greets with a big smile.

In the past, Woodrow would often cry and thrash inconsolably for long periods at a time no matter what his caregivers tried. Some changes with medications have helped him drastically. He still does not sleep on a regular schedule, but if he’s awake during the night, he is generally calm, sometimes quiet and sometimes “talking” with his little noises.

Woodrow really likes his feet and will often clap them together. He also uses his feet to protect his head which he hits repeatedly for sensory input. Woodrow does not do a lot of purposeful movement with his hands, but often wrings them.

Woodrow goes to physical therapy and attends a special education class every day. He likes to be pushed around in his wheelchair and enjoys going in the swing.

Woodrow is a ticklish guy and will often reward tickles with a smile. While he is not generally a cuddler, he sometimes enjoys being held and cuddled and will lean in to relax.

Progress with Woodrow has been slow, but he is learning and responding. We continue to pray that he would know that he is safe, loved and treasured. We also pray that a brave and bold family would step forward to pursue his adoption. He is worth it.

Toby

Boy, Age: 9

Country Code: SE.Asia.Pac

Region: South Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Sep 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2023, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Precious Toby was born with Down Syndrome but is currently physically healthy. He attends occupational therapy and speech and language therapy to improve his gross motor and communication skills. Toby’s level of adaptive functioning suggests deficits in expressive communication, daily living skills, socialization, and coping skills. At his care center, Toby can perform simple tasks such as setting the table, filling glasses with water, and eating independently with little spillage. He participates during outreach activities and loves being cuddled. Toby can communicate via gestures and facial expressions. We can’t wait to see who Toby’s forever family will be!

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.

Walt

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2023

*** I am eligible for a $2,000 Grant! ***
This grant is offered by Reece’s Rainbow, for children in this specific country. Grant funds are dependent on available funding. For more information, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Walt has been diagnosed with autism and developmental delays. He is nonverbal, does not engage with peers, and prefers to play with rotating, round objects. Walt does not show aggression and expresses warmth toward others on his own initiative. He likes to receive hugs from his foster parent.

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!

Marlee

Girl, Age: 1

Country Code: Africa-3

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

cerebral palsy, microcephaly, oromotor dystonia

Listed: Aug 2023

MACC Availability 2023

The agency has additional information and actual photos of Marlee (the image here is a stock image provided by the agency).

Sweet Marlee is just 20-months old and because of her diagnoses (cerebral palsy, microcephaly, oromotor dystonia) she is unable to find an adoptive family within her country. Marlee is currently living in an institution and her caregivers report that she is making great progress. She is now sitting unsupported, clapping her hands, grabbing toys and vocalizing. With the love and commitment of an adoptive family along with the resources for support that are available in the United States, Marlee would have a chance to develop to her full potential.

Also, because of some unique legal circumstances in Marlee’s case, travel timelines in country for completing the adoption are expected to be significantly reduced.

Jean

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

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

Listed: Aug 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Jean likes to doodle with crayons and play with building blocks! Those who know her describe Jean as lively and not shy around strangers. Jean will take the initiative to approach unfamiliar children and play with them.

Jean has epilepsy and right hemiparetic cerebral palsy diagnoses with global delays. Jean attends weekly PT, OT and speech therapy sessions. She has made progress with her speech and can now imitate saying “no no”, “bye bye”, “yes”, and “thank you”! Jean is enrolled in preschool and attends special education classes.

Jean has a biological brother who is being adopted separately.

Gabe #

Boy, Age: 2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cystic Fibrosis

Listed: Aug 2023

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

He has a medical diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis and is behind in all areas of development. Gabe was recently placed in a foster home, and the one-on-one attention combined with proper nutrition has helped him make gains in all areas. He is presently non-verbal and does not yet walk independently. Gabe needs a family of his own and access to the therapies that will help him develop to his full potential.

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.

Thea #

Girl, Age: 2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Microcephaly

Listed: Aug 2023

MACC Availability 2023

A female child with a proven genetic neurodegenerative disease – pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency (identified homozygous for mutation p.R446* (c.1291C>T). She was born from the 15 th pregnancy, 12 th birth. . On the second day after birth, transferred to the intensive care unit due to hyperexcitability, hypertonus of the limbs, with convulsive equivalents. With evidence of respiratory distress syndrome and metabolic acidosis. Held oxygen therapy for 5 days. A delay in the NPR was found, mainly in the motor development, with axial hypotonia and hypertonia of the limbs, combined with lactatemia. Submitted material for genetic testing and metabolic screening.Abdominal ultrasound: Pyelectasis (mild) of the left kidney. with microcephaly, developmental delay, tonus changes, elevated lactate and proven pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency (identified homozygous for mutation p.R446* (c.1291C>T). At the age of 1, a severe retardation in the NPR with quadripyramidal syndrome and microcephaly was formed. Currently, the child has no apparent epileptic seizures, and the EEG shows no epileptiform changes. Remedial nutrition with KetoCal is recommended; reduction of carbohydrate intake. A new hospitalization is forthcoming to start a ketogenic diet with KetoCal.

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?

Scotland

Boy, Age: 1

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Huntingtons

Listed: Aug 2023

MACC Availability 2023

He is 1.5 years old with a neurodegenerative disease called Huntington’s. We hope to find a qualified adoptive family to be Scotland parents.

Scotland has a gentle temperment. He lives with a foster family and each morning begins the day by giving a hug and kiss to his foster parents. From there, the day unfolds typically – with all kinds of playing!

Prior to submitting an inquiry to review Scotlands file, we ask you to learn about his genetic disease. The Huntington’s Disease Society of America website can be found here.

Sable

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Global developmental delays

Listed: Jul 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Sable is an energetic and strong willed 5 year old boy who loves outdoor activities, playing with robots, puzzles and watching movies! Sable said he would like to become a policeman when he grows up.

Sable is not shy! He enjoys interacting with new people and likes playing in groups. His foster father said Sable “feels especially loved when there are more people interacting with him.”

Sable resides in a foster home and has a 2 year old foster sister. He has a close bond with his foster parents and often expresses his affection to them.

Sable has developmental delays and suspected ADHD. He attends occupational and speech therapy. During a recent visit with his social worker, Sable demonstrated his ability to string beads together, stack blocks and draw with a pencil. His articulation and pronunciation have improved, and he is able to clearly express himself. Sable also attends group therapy to help improve his interpersonal skills.

Jorrell

Boy, Age: 8

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Suspected absence seizures and suspected Tourette Syndrome

Listed: Jul 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Jorrell favorites include playing with building blocks, toy cars, and reading storybooks – especially fairy tales and detective stories! Jorrell is inquisitive and loves to explorer.

Jorrell lives in a children’s home with 9 other children of similar age. He attends elementary school and is an eager learner. Jorrell is a helper by nature, and is one of the first to volunteer to assist his teacher and always wants to take care of younger children that he lives with.

Jorrell has a diagnosis of suspected absence seizures and suspected Tourette Syndrome, with developmental delays.

Mahleah

Girl, Age: 13

Country Code: SE.Asia.2

Region: South Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Older Child, Other Special Needs

Low IQ, significant history of trauma (sexual and physical abuse, neglect), diagnosed PTSD and on meds for depression. Stated she wants to be adopted by a single Mom, and TRC said they would be open to that, but she would need a very special and strong mom, as she has a significant trauma history.

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Maleah is described as kind and sweet. Maleah has been in and out school due to inconsistent placements. She is excited to learn and share what she understands such as addition. She’s entered the teenage years and is excited to share her opinions.

Single mothers are encouraged to apply for her! Agency staff met beautiful Maleah in February of 2023. Our staff who met her believe she would do best in a home with older children or no children. The agency encourages interested families to contact them, for additional information.

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.

Nigel

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD

Listed: Jun 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Nigel is an active and lively child who enjoys riding his scooter, completing puzzles and visiting the park to play on the slides! In a recent video, Nigel is beaming as he jets around on his scooter.

Nigel has a good relationship with his foster family, especially his foster mother. His foster mother stated Nigel likes to cuddle and often asks her for hugs. Nigel also enjoys playing with his 4 year old foster brother and leading him in various activities.

Nigel has an ADHD diagnosis and takes medication. He is in first grade, and his favorite subjects include Mandarin, math and life curriculum. Nigel’s foster mother helps him with homework completion.

Nigel’s social worker notes that he thrives when he receives positive affirmation and is eager to complete tasks to show what he is capable of. Nigel is outgoing around new people and able to quickly connect with others.

Nila and Nikki

Sibling Group

Ages: 8, 6

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Behavior, Global developmental delays

Listed: Jun 2023

MACC Availability 2023

We are excited to introduce siblings Nila and Nikki!

Nila enjoys playing with toys and playing outdoors. Nila is known to be strong willed, not timid, and gets along well with her peers. Nila resides with a foster family and has a close bond with her 8 year old foster brother.

Nila has mild cognitive developmental delays. She is a second grader in elementary school and attends resource classes. Nila attends an afterschool program where she can receive extra assistance with her school work. When asked about her favorite subject in school, Nila stated music class because she loves to sing!

Nikki’s favorite activity is playing games like Red Light, Green Light and Hide-and-Seek! Nikki also enjoys playground slides, drawing, watching cartoons, and anything involving Princess Elsa. Nikki’s foster mother describes her as outgoing and passionate. She isn’t shy and will excitedly approach new people.

Nikki has global delays and suspected ADHD. She attends weekly physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Nikki made notable improvements since starting these therapies. She can identify colors, count to 20, draw pictures, and speak in full sentences. Nikki attends kindergarten and stated she likes school. Each day, Nikki eagerly shares about her day with her foster mother.

Nila and Nikki live in separate foster homes. They have had the opportunity to spend time with each other at events sponsored by their social welfare agency. In a recent outing, the girls spent time together enjoying the sights and activities at a dinosaur theme park! The sisters have a 9 year old brother who was adopted to a family residing in Denmark.

Alma

Girl, Age: 6

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Listed: Jun 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Meet Alma! Alma loves being cradled by her caregivers and people she knows well! She is comfortable and lively at her foster home and often asks others to play with her. How sweet! Alma is able to crawl and walk around with a helping hand from an adult. Her favorite toys make sounds or play music.

Although Alma is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, she is otherwise a healthy little girl! She is able to stand up on her own, feed herself, and demonstrates developing gross and fine motor skills. She has been receiving occupational, physical, and speech and language therapy on a weekly basis. Recently, Alma has been able to walk further distances and stand more steadily on her feet. She can understand simple instructions and keep eye contact in order to gain attention. She is learning how to express simple needs with hand gestures and more language stimulation at home will help Alma tremendously!

Alma has been a little fighter since day one and needs a new forever home that she can thrive in.

Nolan

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: SE.Asia.Pac

Region: South Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH, Genetic Condition (non-DS)

mild hearing loss in left ear; moderate hearing loss in right ear; Global developmental delays- fed with PEG tube; Multiple congenital anomalies- Kleefstra syndrome is to be considered

Listed: Jun 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATE:

Nolan can walk by himself. He enjoys walking around the center, engaging everyone, or just checking out what is happening around him. He enjoys morning and afternoon walks with his caregivers. He loves to look at himself in front of the mirror. He dances when he wants what he is watching while on the sofa. His caregivers assist and let him practice going up and down the stairs. There are times he prefers to be carried and hugged. He enjoys closeness and physical touch. He is sociable and plays on the trampoline with other children. Nolan pays attention to social stimulation and imitates some actions. He is currently attending occupational and speech therapies, which has greatly helped him improve his skills. He can now hold toys and put blocks on top of one another. Nolan likes everyone in the center and loves it when visitors come around. He does not display stranger anxiety. He still does not use words, but shows his excitement by laughing and shouting “ha ha ha” in a loud exaggerated voice similar to how Santa would say “Ho ho ho.” Nolan eats solid foods such as rice, meat, and vegetables that are cut into small pieces. He likes biscuits, yakult, plain bread, and yogurt as snacks. Nolan is becoming better at expressing what he wants. He points out stuff and says, “ah ah ah” when he wants to hold something. He is cooperative with his houseparents and caregivers during his morning and evening care routine when taking a bath and getting dressed. Nolan is loved by everyone at the child caring agency, but they are praying that he will be placed in a permanent family. He has a lot of unique needs that will require special attention, financial resources, good medical specialists, and commitment of parents. He might have delays in development, but having the presence of a loving family will be of great benefit to him in reaching his full potential. He shows signs of being able to learn and improve with dedicated staff taking one-on-one time with him each day. Nolan’s agency believes that he will bring so much joy to a family and he will teach them how to love deeply.

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Nolan was found to have multiple congenital anomalies. Kleefstra Syndrome is to be considered. He was diagnosed as having global developmental delays and has mild hearing loss of the left ear and moderate hearing loss of the right ear. Nolan is being fed through a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube. However, his caregiver sometimes tries to feed him orally with infant cereal or yogurt, which he enjoys. Nolan is undergoing physical therapy and can pull himself up by holding the rails of his crib. He can sit by himself in his crib for a maximum of 30 minutes. He can stand with support and can move his legs freely. Nolan can walk approximately 100 steps with assistance. He can stretch his arms and hands to reach toys or any object near his crib. He loves playing with toys, such as rattles, that produce sound. Nolan responds when his name is called, and he can convey his needs through different tones when he cries or babbles. Nolan smiles, laughs, and babbles when talked to. He loves to be cuddled and played with! Despite his medical needs, Nolan is not demanding and is easy to care for.

A traveling family that met Nolan said, “We’ve met this child and he is the BEST cuddler! He hardly ever cries and loves to walk while holding your hands. He laughs hard when you talk loudly into his ear, and he loves cartoons that sing! We were with him for a whole summer and would be happy to share more info and pictures!”

We hope just the right family comes forward for Nolan!

Ariana

Girl, Age: 6

Country Code: LA-3

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

epilepsy; congenital hypothyroidism without goiter, and mild cognitive delay

Listed: Jun 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Ariana is a young girl waiting for a loving family of her own.

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Agency fee reductions may be available from the agency, based on the adoptive family’s circumstances. If you are interested in reviewing Ariana’s file or in adopting Ariana, please contact the agency for additional information.

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!

Melanie

Girl, Age: 8

Country Code: Africa-1

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

Listed: May 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Melanie is a delightful little girl with a laugh that will brighten any room. She loves to be picked up and spun around, danced with, or held upside down. She enjoys being tickled or playing hide and seek with scarves or blankets. She is extremely bright and could use sufficient speech therapy. She is great at letting you know when something is wrong by calling out or crying. She is working hard to use her hands, as well as her head and mouth to manipulate toys and objects.

Melanie has demonstrated clear attachment to her favorite caretakers. It’s very obvious that a consistent family would help her to thrive most. She recognizes people and is even able to say some names. She gets very excited when people come and very sad when they go. She would bring unending joy to any family!

Tommy

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: Africa-1

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus, Developmental Delay

Listed: May 2023

Available to Single Fathers, MACC Availability 2023

Tommy is an almost seven year old boy who has been living with an American expatriate foster family since he was a baby. Unfortunately this family is unable to adopt him. Tommy was born with hydrocephalus, which was corrected with surgery when he was an infant. He now goes for regular reviews, but has had very few medical needs since then. He will continue to see a neurologist for his hydrocephalus monitoring, as well as a possible orthopedist for some minimal walking concerns.

Due to his diagnosis Tommy is slightly delayed in a variety of skills, primarily in fine motor development. He is currently in Kindergarten and doing well. He is completely verbal in English, can walk, use the toilet, feed himself, and generally do most tasks a typical seven year old can. He loves animals, especially elephants, reading books, riding his bike, and playing with his older siblings. He is a well-behaved child who enjoys making others laugh.

While Tommy is well-loved by his current family he is in desperate need of permanency. He is a delightful little boy who thrives in a family and will likely have a bright future if he’s given all the support he needs.

Jesslyn

Girl, Age: 1

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus

Listed: May 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Jesslyn is a snuggly baby that likes to be cuddled and hugged by her caregivers. When tired or upset she is able to relax when she hears music or soothing sounds. Although Jesslyn is not able to say words yet, she is able to vocalize through babbling.

Jesslyn needs parents who are comfortable with the many unknowns that are presented by her significant special needs. Jesslyn has epilepsy, hydrocephalus, global developmental delays, and vision concerns.

Nashton

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Global developmental delays

Listed: Apr 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Nashton’s favorite activities include listening to stories, running around outdoors, and playing with toy cars! He is described as energetic and not timid when meeting someone for the first time. Nashton is a kindergartner in elementary school, and his teacher stated math is his best subject.

Nashton has global developmental delays and ADHD. He attends weekly speech and occupational therapy sessions. At home, Nashton’s foster mother works with him to practice zipping and unzipping his jacket, tying his shoe laces and maneuvering the buttons on his cloths. In a recent video, Nash was able to complete a string board activity, and he is seen smiling with excitement at his accomplishment!

Nashton has a good relationship with his foster mother and talks freely with her to express his needs and feelings. He gets along well with his older foster brother and enjoys spending time together.

Jonte

Boy, Age: 2

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Global developmental delays

G6PD, mild anemia

Listed: Mar 2023

MACC Availability 2023

Jonte’s favorite activities include finger painting, playing with toy cars, and swaying to the beat of his favorite music! When his caregivers take him to the local playground, he enjoys playing on the swings.

Jonte has global developmental delays and displays characteristics of autism spectrum disorder. He also has G6PD and mild anemia. Jonte attends an early intervention program at a local Developmental Center where he receives occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. One of his favorite activities is playing the ‘imitation game’ with his therapist. Jonte imitates his therapist when they clap their hands, and he pats his head to indicate he wants his therapist to imitate him!

Jonte currently lives in a children’s home, and his caregivers say he smiles often. He usually prefers to play by himself, although engages with his peers when encouraged by his caregivers.

Miriam

Girl, Age: 4

Country Code: SE.Asia.Pac

Region: South Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Genetic Condition (non-DS), Global developmental delays

Moderate to severe global developmental delay; Noonan Syndrome

Listed: Mar 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Miriam came into care at six months of age. She was very small and had poor sucking reflex. At the age of 16 months, her skills were at about the 11-month mark. She is listed as having global developmental delay in the moderate to severe range. In April of 2022, Miriam walked without any assistance from anyone for the first time. Everyone was thrilled! Despite her delays, Miriam shows remarkable improvements daily. She is becoming active and physically strong. She is emotionally attached to the staff and relates well to all the house parents and caregivers. Miriam plays and interacts with some of the children. She is sweet and lovely. Her smile makes her even more adorable. The whole team is very fond of her. Miriam needs a family that would wholeheartedly accept her condition and one who is willing to walk her through the struggles and challenges of Noonan Syndrome. The family must be willing to seek the professional help she will need as she grows. Contact the agency to learn more about Miriam!

Ryan

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: LA-4

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Arthrogryposis

Congenital zika, Microcephaly, Arthrogryposis, Club Foot

Listed: Mar 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Ryan is a cute 6-year-old boy, very nice and calm. He can’t see well which makes him very attentive to noise and he has developed a great ability to identify all the sounds he hears.

He likes music, likes to hear the sound of other children playing near him and it makes him smile. He likes to be cradled, and to have his head stroked. He doesn’t like to cry very much, he only cries when he is sick, or when he needs a little attention.

In therapy, he works on range of motion and stretching to prevent further contractures of his limbs, to turn his head to the right, since he tends to lean his head to the left, and to improve functional use of his arms and hands. At school, he uses sensory material and adapted activities to help him develop his academic abilities.

Josie #

Girl, Age: 5

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: 6

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: 10

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.

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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Zoey

Girl, Age: 5

Country Code: Africa-1

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Other Special Needs

Developmental Delay, Post-stroke

Listed: Jan 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

Zoey is one of the most beautiful little girls you’ll ever meet. She was born with some developmental delays, but then experienced a stroke when she was two and a half. This greatly set back her abilities. However, since then she’s been in a foster family where she’s relearned how to sit, roll, and grasp toys. She is working on self-feeding and becoming verbal again. Although Zoey had a seizure with her stroke she hasn’t had one since, and rarely requires medical care now. However, she may benefit from a better neurologist to understand her brain’s unique functions and abilities. Zoey is not short of opinions and will let you know exactly how she is feeling with tears or laughter! She loves to play and her giggle is absolutely infectious. She loves playing with water, musical instruments, and anything that makes noise. Zoey also loves to eat and isn’t picky at all! She is a social girl who has loved having two foster brothers. Zoey will bring an abundance of joy to any family who chooses to love her forever!

June

Girl, Age: 3

Country Code: Africa-1

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairment, Epilepsy

Listed: Jan 2023

Available to Single Mothers, MACC Availability 2023

June is a little girl, but she can make a lot of noise! You can often hear her in every room of the children’s home. Just when you start reading a story or giving directions June will start up, blowing raspberries or just experimenting with how high she can yell. When she’s feeling less feisty June loves to cuddle. She enjoys spending time in someone’s arms or a carrier, and will often fall asleep there. June cannot see well so she prefers toys that make lots of noise- she’s especially good at using her legs to kick the piano mat or crinkle wrapping paper. She also enjoys being tickled or gently bounced on a lap. June is working very hard at sitting up on her own- she has fantastic head control, can flip herself onto her stomach, and is also improving at grasping toys independently. June would benefit from good medical care to better control her epilepsy. She will bring lots of noise and fun, as well as an abundance of love to any family that chooses to bring her home.

Jacob

Boy, Age: 3

Country Code: EE-7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Dec 2022

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He keeps eye contact, is alert, happy, interested in everything and communicates with others. He likes to listen to music and play. He is interested in toys, objects and people. He is curious and interested in the environment. He is able to recognize people who spend most of the time with him, laughs and leans on them. He tries to avoid and is afraid of people he does not know. He crawls and sits without help, but is not able to stand in his crib and is not keeping a balance yet. He is able to pick up a cup, but cannot drink from it. He drinks from a bottle and eats soft food. He has 4 teeth, but does not know how to chew on food. He sits without help, is able to stand up holding support, but does not yet walk independently. He is starting to walk with support. He is able to pick up a cup, but can’t drink from it. He drinks from a bottle and eats soft food. His speech is not clear at this time. He is interesting in other people, initiates, reacts, and keeps eye contact. The child is alert, happy, is interested in everything and communicable child, likes to listen to music and play. Is interested in toys, objects and people. He is very loving child who would be able to live in a family.

Update 2023:

He has a very strong need for communication, is friendly, accepting, happy with all people and very attached to those who reciprocate. His mood is mostly good and he is described as cheerful and positive. He has lived in a community foster home since 3/21. Jacob spends the day attending nursery school/kindergarten since 3/21. He has become much more independent in kindergarten and is also more active in the group although he usually plays alone. He likes to watch the children and throw toys to make a sound. In kindergarten, he responds to gestures, facial expressions and pictures. He interacts easily with new adults and children. Jacob walks independently, although he cannot coordinate his muscles at will, and keeps his balance when walking. He gets tired if he has to walk more. He is fed by a member of staff at the kindergarten, does not eat on his own, can hold a bottle, cannot yet drink from a cup but is learning to do so. Jacob reacts positively to all children and reacts almost the same way to adults. He received early rehabilitation services from March – August. The rehabilitation was comprehensive: psychological counseling and developmental assessment using DISC methodology, speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and team discussions on the child’s situation. According to the doctors, the boy is adapting quickly to his new environment, making brief eye contact, smiling, and being active. He makes sounds but does not form words, has difficulty understanding speech and no hearing impairment has been detected. Jacob’s attention span is short and he often throws things. He needs continuous motivation to continue the activities he has started. He walks independently with a wide stance but does not yet climb stairs. His language and motor development is delayed. Jacob is interested in his surroundings and toys and puts everything in his mouth.

Joplin, Jake, Jewel and Jillian

Sibling Group

Ages: 12, 8, 6, 4

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Global developmental delays

Osteoporosis

Listed: Dec 2022

MACC Availability 2023

If you’ve always imagined yourself surrounded by laughter, hugs, the pitter patter of little (and not so little) feet, and, if we’re being honest, noise, you’ll want to check out Joplin, Jake, Jewel, and Jillian. They are a precious sibling set of 4 who need a family ready for the adventure and joys of raising a large family.

Joplin is an amazing 11 year old who is described as optimistic and persistent. He likes Legos and dinosaurs and plays basketball and occasionally hockey. His favorite subjects are Science and Mandarin. He has ADHD and is on medication to control it.

8 year old Jake is lively, cheerful, whimsical, laugh-loving, smart, and creative. Cars, building blocks, and drawing are among his favorite things to do. Jake also takes medication to help with his ADHD.

Jewel is a creative 6 year old who puts 50-60 piece puzzles together and likes building blocks. She is comfortable meeting new people and has a smile that will melt your heart!

Sweet Jillian is 4 years old and a total snugglebunny. She likes dress-up, listening to music, and dancing. She’s a great learner and has good oral expression.

Parenting a large family is a beautiful, rewarding, and sometimes messy challenge and these 4 siblings will need parents who can walk with them through the hard places they come from and help them reacclimate to living together again.

Sally and Cory

Sibling Group

Ages: 7, 6

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect

Listed: Dec 2022

MACC Availability 2023

Cory was born premature. He has cerebral palsy, paresis of the limbs, with a predominance of the lower limbs. He moves in a wheelchair, has a vision defect, convergent strabismus, amblyopia, cryptorchidism. Cory moves on his fours or in a wheelchair. The boy tries to be independent – he feeds himself, uses the toilet, gets dressed. He has therapies every day and can walk with adult’s help. The caregiver shared with the agency representative that there is a huge potential that he can walk independently.

Sally was probably born prematurely as well. Not much data about her history as well. She has never been hospitalized. The girl is under the supervision of a cardiologist due to a heart murmur. She is also under the care of an allergist – rhinitis. She has a strong character and could be a leader. She is a very protective of her brother and they have a very strong bond.

They are sweet and cheerful children who curious about the world around them.

Klair

Girl, Age: 3

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Listed: Dec 2022

MACC Availability 2023

FAS, defect of the atrial septum, kidney agenesis, impaired and delayed psychomotor development, hypoplasia of the corpus callosum. The girl is making progress, but her development is now estimated at 12-15 months of age. She is curious about her surroundings and active in movement. She walks alone (still with her legs wide apart) and climbs the stairs holding her caregiver’s hand. Klair manipulates objects by shaking them or tapping them against herself. She can put items into box and take them out and build the tower. She does not know how to use a crayon yet and she can’t trace. She seeks contact with adults. She likes to be carried, tickled and hugged. The girl is making progress, but her development is estimated at 12-15 months of age.

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.

Joyce

Girl, Age: 8

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays, Thalassemia

Listed: Dec 2022

MACC Availability 2023

Joyce LOVES to sing and dance! Her favorite sing along songs are “Baby Shark”, “Cagabrie Island” and “Jasmine”. Joyce also enjoys riding on a motor scooter because she enjoys looking around at the sights and feeling the wind in her hair!

Those who know Joyce say she has a gentle personality. She likes to act cute and will become lively around familiar people. Joyce has a good relationship with her foster parents and gets excited when their 7 year old grandson visits on the weekend. They get along well and play with each other for hours.

Joyce presents with global delays and has Epilepsy and Thalassemia. It is suspected she has ADHD. Joyce attends OT and PT sessions. Joyce attends special education classes at elementary school and an afterschool class. She is making progress with her language skills and can respond to questions with single words.

Are you a family that can support Joyce with growing her language skills? Enjoy singing along to nursery rhymes with her?

Jonny

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Global developmental delays, Thalassemia

Listed: Dec 2022

MACC Availability 2023

Jonny ADORES listening to his foster mother play piano and excitedly jumps around to the beat of the music! After she finishes a song, Jonny will place her hands back on the keys to express his desire for her to play another song. Jonny also enjoys playing with toys that make sounds and light-up, coloring with his 11 year old foster brother, riding his tricycle, and building with Jenga blocks!

Jonny has a good relationship with his foster family. His foster parents describe him as active and outgoing. Jonny is not shy around strangers or new surroundings.

Jonny has autism spectrum disorder and global delays. He also has thalassemia. Johnny attends weekly speech therapy and OT sessions. He is enrolled in special education classes at pre-school. At home, Jonny’s foster mother works with him to complete themed jigsaw puzzles to help him work on his fine motor skills and vocabulary. He recently completed a puzzle with various cars, and he is now able to identify a police car and fire engine!

Are you a family that has the time and patience to support Jonny with making further steps forward with his development? Enjoy dancing to music?

Janet

Girl, Age: 8

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Autism

Suspected Tourettes

Listed: Dec 2022

MACC Availability 2023

Janet’s favorite activities include crafts, drawing, playing house, and outdoors activites such as basketball and riding her bicycle! Those who know Janet describe her as smart and straightforward. She will openly expresses her own thoughts and is strong-willed. Her caregivers say she does well in one-on-one interactions, and is making progress with peer social interactions.

Janet is going through the process of neurodevelopmental assessments for autism spectrum disorder, Tourette’s, and ADHD. She attends special education classes at her local elementary school and attends the afterschool program. She is an eager learner and enjoys going to school. Janet stated her favorite subjects are Mandarin, Life Curriculum, drawing and PE. Janet has 5 good friends at school, and they LOVE playing hide and seek at recess together!

Janet needs someone who is patient and can give her encouragement and clear boundaries. I

Jeffrey

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: Asia.2

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Speech Delay

Motor delay, Cognitive Delay

Listed: Dec 2022

MACC Availability 2023

Jeffrey’s favorite toy is his yellow chicken toy, he calls ‘ya-ya’ (duckling)! He also enjoys playing with toy cars, playing catch and building blocks. When his caregivers take him to the park, he is THRILLED when there is a dog around to play with. Jeffery is described as clever and will eagerly try new things.

Jeffrey has a good relationship with his foster family. He often plays with his foster parents’ 6 year old daughter and his 1.5 year old foster brother. One of his favorite games to play with his foster family is hide-and-seek! He enjoys to searching for people he is familiar with, and often wants to play.

Jeffrey has overall global delays. He receives OT, PT and speech therapies weekly. Since starting his therapy sessions, Jeffrey’s has progressed with his walking, crouching-down and standing-up. Jeffrey is also making great strides with his language abilities and building his vocabulary. Some of the recent words he has learned to say are ‘ya-ya’ (duckling), ‘hsiung hsiung’ (bear), and ‘che che’ (car)! Jeffrey received 2 minor correctable surgical procedures in June 2020 and April 2021.

Noah and Neil

Sibling Group

Ages: 9, 6

Country Code: Asia.2

Region: Asia

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Global developmental delays

MACC Availability 2023

Half-brothers Noah and Neil live with their foster parents and 13 year old foster sister. Noah and Neil have a good relationship with one another and with their foster sister.

Noah’s favorite activities include watching tv, playing board games and building with blocks! Noah is a little shy around new people and new environments. Once he warms up, he will seek hugs and wants to hold hands with people he feels comfortable with.

Noah has an ADHD diagnosis, and the file from Taiwan states he has “traits similar to Asperger’s syndrome”. Noah is currently taking medication to help him focus, and he is attending weekly group therapy sessions. Noah is a 2nd grader in elementary school where math and Mandarin are his strongest subjects. During recess, Noah LOVES to pretend he is a policeman with his schoolmates!

Neil enjoys any type of physical activity, such as playing on the playground! He also likes activities that require creativity, such as putting puzzles together and building structures with blocks.

He is described as an outgoing and active child, who loves to smile! He is very curious around new people and adjusts to new environments quickly.

Neil has language, cognitive, motor and social emotional delays. He receives OT, PT and speech therapies weekly. His foster father noted Neil is improving his vocabulary and now able to speak more sentences at home. Neil attends pre-school and his favorite class is PE.

Monte

Boy, Age: 6

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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