MACC 2020 – Page 2 – Reece's Rainbow

Zeke

“ihaveawarrior” Boy, born 2010
PRC
hernias (repaired), anemia

Listed: August 2019

Zeke has a pair of small eyes, but his eyes are bright. He is an obedient child, is active. Every morning he helps mom to fold up a quilt, clean and take care of young sister; he helps sister to put on clothes and he is very diligent. He holds sister’s hands to go to school and helps sister to go upstairs when back home after school; he teaches sister to sing children’s songs, play games, draw and he watches carton with sister together; he puts food onto the plates of sister when having a meal; he is a little sweet guy and is so caring. He speaks clearly.

Zeke gets along well with classmates in the class; they like to play with him. When his foster mom takes him to play outdoors, he always runs around mom and doesn’t let her out of his sight; he is naughty and adored. He loves sports, loves to run, loves to jump and loves small toys. He likes to take photos and is good at making pose; he always makes a handsome pose to ask mom to take photos for him.

Zeke is very clever. He loves to learn, to use his head and has good memory. He knows the knowledge taught by the teacher and is able to finish his homework alone; he would teach sister to draw and write after school. He is careful in learning; he also likes to play puzzles with sister and spell outs various patterns.

August 14, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

EE-6, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Girls, 0-5

Nelly

Girl: 2018

Listed: 8/2019

Special Needs: adrenogenital disorders, congenital anomalies, anemia, small weight at birth, chromosomal anomaly, syndactyly, developmental delays

We don’t know a lot about sweet Nelly yet, but the agency does have videos of her they can share with inquiring families. Nelly can crawl and can do so well. She loves scooting her way to toys she finds interesting. Nelly can sit up on her own. She enjoys attention and will sometimes interact with other children.

August 13, 2019/by Jamie Lentz

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Moms, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5

Silas #

Boy: 2015
Diagnosis: DiGeorge Syndrome; heart condition- pulmonary atresia

Listed: Aug 2019

Silas can walk, run, feed himself and is toilet trained. He plays with toys, says simple words and is beginning to use phrases. He’s working with a speech therapist to improve his speech. He can identify part of his body. He understands simple directions and follows them. He enjoys playing with toys and interacts well with other children. He loves music.

Silas needs to be adopted in order to receive medical care in the US for his heart.

*** 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.

August 4, 2019/by Jamie Lentz

Asia, Available to Single Moms, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+

April

Girl, born 2007
PRC

April seems to be so joyful. She has ready smile and laughs easily and when she laughs you can see her dimples. She attends primary school and is on the same level as her peers. For more information on the sweet girl please inquire, for agency contact information.

Listed: June 2019

June 11, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5

Bohdi

Boy, born 2016

Other congenital hydrocephalus
other disorders of nervous system
optic atrophy
iron deficiency anaemia

Listed: May 2019

May 16, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5

Lennox

Boy, born 2016

Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Other specified congenital malformationsOther specified congenital malformations of brain
Optic atrophy in diseases classified elsewhere
Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Other interstitial pulmonary diseases with fibrosis

Listed: May 2019

May 16, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls, MACC 2020

Cynthia

“ihaveawarrior” Girl, born 2013
PRC
Down syndrome

Listed: March 2019

Cynthia has been diagnosed with Down syndrome, esotropia of both eyes, and nystagmus. She is described as active, with a ready smile. According to her report in 2016, she can walk stably, crawl, play on big toys outside, and throw a ball with purpose. Her file says her speech is delayed, but can make simple noises to express her emotions. Her file states that she enjoys sunshine, loves playing outside, running, jumping, and laughing. Cynthia’s file says she likes holding her caretakers’ hand and dancing.

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

March 27, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 3-5 Girls, MACC 2020

Naomi

Girl, born 2015
PRC
Down syndrome, anal atresia, post-operative of sigmoidostomy

Listed: Feb 2019

Sweet little Naomi is two years old. Naomi is described by her caregivers as cute, chubby and fair-skinned. She is full of energy and in August she was crawling everywhere and pulling to stand. Whenever her nannies call her name, she will crawl quickly to them and hold her arms out to be picked up. She loves being held. Naomi also loves playing with toys and with her little friends. She is fond of music and will rock her body to the rhythm. She is not shy around strangers and has a ready smile.

Naomi entered the care of the orphanage at just two days old. Soon after she was sent for surgery due to anal atresia. A sigmoid colostomy was done at that time. We are waiting for an update on Naomi to find out if the colostomy has since been reversed. When Naomi was 5 months old it was confirmed that she has a congenital heart disease (minor PFO). She is also suspected to have Down syndrome due to her facial features.

February 22, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys, MACC 2020

Xander

Boy, born 2012
PRC
Down syndrome; physical developmental delays

Listed: Feb 2019

This little cutie pie is Xander, who was born with Down Syndrome. He came into care when he was about six months old, and joined a foster family when he was 9 months old. He is especially close to his foster uncle. Xander can walk unsupported and ride a trike. He loves to play with others and follows instructions. Xander loves to play outside.

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

February 22, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls, MACC 2020

Hazel Mae

“ihaveawarrior” Girl, born 2012
PRC
Down syndrome

Listed: Jan 2019

Hazel is an adorable little doll! She has been a part of a foster family and enrolled in a sponsored school called the Grandma program. She is able to go up and down stairs by herself, skip and stand on one foot. She can draw lines, knows big and small, can button and unbutton her clothes, and wash her hands by herself. She is said to be fond of imitating, listening to music and playing with toys. She has a ready smile and gets along well with others. Her favorite activity is watching TV, and her favorite toy is a rag doll. Hazel is ready to be the joy of her new family!

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

January 28, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9

Quincey

Boy, born 2011

Sequelae of inflammatory diseases of central nervous system
severe motor impairment
spastic tetraparesis

Listed: Jan 2019

From a family who met him Nov 2018:
Quincey is one of the most darling, endearing boys we have ever met. He is pure joy and just exudes love and affection. His little giggle is contagious. He begged us to take him home to America- he so desperately wants a family. He loves to show off how he can get into his wheelchair (which he calls his car!) himself and beams with pride. He speaks well, is very bright, and will flourish in a family.

He is so sweet, always look happy and friendly.

January 24, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys, MACC 2020

Marcel

Boy, born 2012
PRC
Down Syndrome, delayed motor development

Listed: Dec 2018

From March 2013: Under the patient care and training, Marcel has more communication with others and the outside world, and he is interested in some toys. Sometimes when he is doing activity on the cushion, he will reach toys on the shelf when lying on back, and makes the toys make sound. And the sound can make him feel happy. He can also get up the objects and toys near hand, and the put them into his mouth, if he failed to get the toy he can move his body to get. He can follow rolling red training ball, and his sight follow the ball to turn. When lying on back he can raise up head for 2-3 seconds, when lying on back he can touch toys on the toy shelf. Now he lives happily in this institute, and caretaker takes patient care of him and trains him and forms him some basic motion skills according to his growth. We hope that he can have a family. He is gentle, likes colorful toys.

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

December 27, 2018/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5, Other Special Needs Siblings

Vincent and Wade & Siblings

“ihaveawarrior” Boy, born 2014
Disorder of brain, unspecified
Protein-energy malnutrition of moderate degree

boy, born 2016
Disorder of brain, unspecified

Total of 6 siblings: the other 4 siblings are 14 (a boy), 12 (a girl), 10 (a girl) and 8 (a boy). The older 4 have been to the US for hosting.

December 19, 2018/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5

Cayden

“ihaveawarrior” Boy, born 2015

updated medical 4/19:
Atresia of esophagus without fistula
Ventricular septal defect
Disorder of brain, unspecified
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine
Other specified congenital malformations

new pictures 4/19 & updated info 4/19:
He can walk with support; he plays with toys and other kids, and is active in communication. He already can swallow some food taking it from the spoon but mostly he eats with feeding tube.

He made a great progress last year and needs a family asap.

Listed: May 2017

May 15, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 3-5 Boys, MACC 2020, South Asia

Derek

“ihaveawarrior” Boy, born early 2016
Down syndrome

Listed: May 11, 2017

Derek is a 1 year old baby boy with spiky black hair and round cheeks. He’s described as being friendly and shows a lot of interest in other children and nannies. He is able to crawl.

The agency has photos to share at the appropriate point in a family’s adoption process.

May 11, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys, MACC 2020, South Asia

Abraham

“ihaveawarrior” Boy, born spring 2014
Down syndrome

Listed: May 11, 2017

Abraham is an adorable 3 year old boy with straight black hair, big brown eyes and a round face. He has Down syndrome. He is described by his care givers as extremely cute.

The agency has photos to share at the appropriate point in a family’s adoption process.

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

May 11, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls, MACC 2020, South Asia

Tanya

“ihaveawarrior” Girl, born spring 2014
Down syndrome

Listed: May 11, 2017

Tanya is a 3 year old girl with straight black hair and dark brown eyes. She has Down syndrome. She is loving and comfortable with the staff at her orphanage, but shy of strangers. Although she still can’t walk unassisted at age 3, she is starting to communicate with single words.

The agency has photos to share at the appropriate point in a family’s adoption process.

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

May 11, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 3-5 Girls, MACC 2020

Lucie

Girl, born 2015
PRC
Down syndrome, Congenital heart defect (TOF/ASD/PDA)

Listed: May 2017

Meet Lucie! This adorable (and very huggable) little one just turned 2 years old! She came into care as an infant, and was found to have Down syndrome, as well as some heart issues (Tetralogy of Fallot, ASD, PDA). As of last year, she had not received surgery. We are waiting for updates. Delays are always expected with little ones who have Down syndrome, however, her gross motor skills were not far off the norm. At almost 10 months of age, Lucie was sitting up very well, and crawling! Lucie is very sweet, social, and loves her nanny. She has been well fed by the looks of those cheeks, and is ready to be the center of attention in her very own family. Lucie is waiting for you!

May 10, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys, MACC 2020

Kullen

Boy, born 2013
PRC
Down syndrome; esotropia of both eyes

Listed: March 2017

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

March 30, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

$5000 DS Grant, Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys, MACC 2020

Bruno Martin

Boy, born 2013
PRC
Down syndrome

Listed: March 2017

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

March 30, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Asia, Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Boys, MACC 2020

Ben

Boy, born 2014
PRC
Down syndrome

Listed: Nov 2016

Ben is in a wonderful foster home where he receives great care.

AN UPDATE FROM NOVEMBER 2016 SAYS:

Ben has literally transformed before our very eyes in terms of improvement and progress. He came to us at 19 months and could not sit up, and was extremely low tone in all of his muscles. Now he sits up, plays on his own. Gives us good eye contact. Eats table food from a spoon, and sitting in a high chair. He has come a long way in his 4 months here. Video available from the agency.

Ben has a private grant of $5000 with his current agency!

February 2, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Moms, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Siblings

Anna and Alex #

“ihaveawarrior” anna alex

Anna and Alex, twins 2014

Listed: Dec 1, 2016

Anna has cerebral palsy and, as a result, is severely delayed. She and her brother were born very early, each weighing around 2 pounds. Anna is unable to stand. While Anna does vocalize, she is unable to articulate words. She has severe cognitive delays, and it appears unlikely that she will be able to make these up. Anna smiles when she is touched and is willing to play games, but she tires quickly and requires constant stimulation to stay engaged. She is unable to feed herself and is fed through a bottle.

Anna’s twin brother, Alex, has bronchopulmunal dysplasia, cerebral leukomalacia (brain injury from birth), and an intestinal hernia which will likely require surgery. He is described as “lackadaisical” and “good-natured.” Alexander is able to walk 5-6 steps before falling over, and has generally uncoordinated fine motor skills. He does vocalize, but his speech patterns are underdeveloped. The assessment from Bulgaria states that with the appropriate interventions, Alexander could make up for some of his delays, but that his capabilities will always be limited.

UPDATE: 2019

Alex and Anna are twins who are living together in foster care.
Anna has spastic CP that impacts her entire body. When lying on her back, she can raise her right hand to reach for a toy. With some assistance, she can roll onto her stomach and once there, can hold her head up and track objects. She turns her head to sounds. She vocalizes and smiles when she is happy. Sometimes, she reacts to her name by turning her head when her name is called. She will respond to an adult talking to her by making sounds back. She raises her arm when someone waves hello or goodbye to her. She can follow some very simple commands that she repeatedly hears.

Alex also has a diagnosis of CP. Alec is able to walk, though his report indicates that he has a flat food and a possibly shortened thigh length on one leg. He attends an early intervention program, where he is receiving therapy and basic preschool services. He can only say a few words, but is learning to use PECS (picture exchange communication) and is up to PECS level 4, which is the ability to use picture cards to build sentences. He can sort by shape and color, stack blocks, and is learning beginning handwriting skills (tracing, drawing lines, etc). He plays with toys appropriately. He is showing imaginative skills (tucks a baby doll into bed, feeds stuffed animals, etc). He is classified as having a mild intellectual delay based on preschool testing.

Photos and videos are available through the agency.

*** We are 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.

December 1, 2016/by Michelle Zoromski

MACC 2020, My Family Found Me

Marielle

Girl, born 2014
PRC
Down syndrome

Listed: July 2016

Marielle is a sweet girl who is rocking an extra chromosome. She plays happily and babbles when playing. She likes to be held and pays close attention to her nannies when they hold her and talk to her.

Marielle’s file shows no heart defect. She would do so well in a family! And look at that hair!

Update Oct 2017: She likes to play in the activity room at the orphanage and especially enjoys toys that make sounds. She loves to be held. She can speak several words like “xie xie” (thank you), “bu ke qi” (you’re welcome) and “chi” (eat). This sweet little girl enjoys music and smiles often.

Update & videos from Feb 2019: Video 1, Video 2
Marielle is generally healthy. She can feed herself & dress herself. She is potty trained, and considered “high functioning”. She can climb, run, jump, go upstairs and downstairs by herself, string beads, button clothes and so on. There is a $1,500 agency grant for Marielle’s adoption with her current adoption agency. They also have MANY additional videos of her!

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through 2020, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

July 22, 2016/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9

Brice

Boy, born 2012

Microcephaly
Spastic Tetraparesis

updated pics/video Aug 2016
Video

Listed: April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Girls, 6-9

Cecile

Girl, born 2011

updated medical 8/20:
spastic tetraparesis
cleft of the hard and soft palate
mental delay
six fingers

Listed: March 2016

Aww sweetie! where is her mama and papa?!

old medical: Spastic Tetraparesis, right kidney hydronephrosis, extra finger on both hands

March 30, 2016/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9

Ray

Boy, born 2012
FAS, Renal agenesis and other reduction defects of kidney

Listed: April 16, 2015

New pic January 2017.

Ray is facing transfer to the institution. Please share him so he can find his forever family!

April 16, 2015/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Girls, 6-9

Amelia

Girl, born 2012

Microcephaly, callosum apoplasia, partial atrophy of optic nerves, nanism, minor cardiac abnormalities

April 4, 2015/by Michelle Zoromski

Asia, Available to Single Moms, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Girls, 6-9

Rachel

Girl, born October 2012
PRC
Apert Syndrome

Listed: Oct 2014

Meet Rachel! She has been diagnosed with Apert Syndrome and hand and foot deformities. Because of her special needs, Rachel’s development is behind other children, but she has an active personality just waiting to blossom! Rachel loves taking showers and playing in the water. She can’t hold toys well but she likes to bat at them with her hands, and she loves any toy that makes noise. Rachel especially loves to be held. In fact, her caregivers tell us that is her favorite thing to do! Rachel loves nothing more than to sit on someone’s lap and be loved. Rachel needs a family to snuggle with her and help her become all she is meant to be. Could your family welcome this sweet little girl into your life?

October 30, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Single Moms, Latin America, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Girls, 6-9

Lollie

Girl, born May 2011
H-C
Siezures; other undiagnosed issues

Updated August 2019: Lollie is a sweet girl who is almost always happy. She is adored by everyone she meets, and has been the favorite in our house since she arrived! Her favorite thing to do is go for walks and car rides on bumpy roads. When she is happy her laugh can be heard from quite a long way off! The only thing that makes her mad is standing in her stander at therapy. Her nannies love to dress her up and fix her hair. She has a vision impairment, and does not have a lot of purposeful movement.

In school she is working on responding to different stimulation and focusing her eyes on one object at a time, and at therapy she is doing range of motion stretches, standing, and several other things.

January 22, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

Asia, Available to Single Moms, MACC 2020, Other Special Needs Girls, 6-9

Kendall

Girl, born 2011
PRC
Missing right eye, left eye deterioration, hearing loss

Kendall is a quiet girl, and she is close to her caretakers. Her left eye has corneal degeneration and she is missing her right eye. She also still has trouble with her hearing and it has made it hard for her to keep up with the other kids her age. She can stand up on her own but needs a little help walking around.

She is really good at recognizing the voice of familiar people and when she hear musics, she likes to dance around. She is ready and waiting to dance into her families heart.

January 7, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

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