Other Special Needs Siblings

Daniel and Donald L5

boysillouettenophoto 2 siblings, adoptable separately or together: older brother, 2012, and younger brother, 2013

Listed: October 1, 2014

Older brother has blue eyes and light brown hair. He crawls, he also walks around if being held by both hands. He stands up by sticking to something. The boy makes a longer eye contact with an adult, he plays with toys, responds to his name. His appetite is good, he does not try to eat with a spoon, needs to be fed. Sleeps well, sometimes swings before falling asleep. Sometimes has a tendency to swing and beat his head against the floor. He has been diagnosed with effects of neonatal central nervous system hypoxia in a state of diffuse muscle hypotonic syndrome, psychomotor retardation. OU astigmatism, hypermetropia, OU nystagmus, esotropia. Language development delay.

Younger brother has blue eyes and light brown hair. The child crawls, he does not eat independently, needs to be fed. The boy is emotionally labile, often cries, plays alones, likes musical toys. He has been diagnosed with OU Nystagmus horizontal. OU Astigmatism mixtus. OD Esotropia. Psychomotor development delay. Speech development delay. Muscle tone imbalance.

October 1, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Hadden and Hadley

boys1 boys Twin boys, born 2009
Hearing impairment

Listed: October 22, 2014

Update from someone who knows them very well: We have known them for over 4 years and visited their orphanage over 20 times. They have autism and are non-verbal and at this time. They were just transferred to an adult institution right after their seventh birthday. The boys are one to one and arms length for bolting and mouthing; both at this time are not toilet trained and are on medication to assist with hyperactivity and self injurious behaviors. Both boys are extraordinarily special to me, however, they must go to a family prepared for all of their needs. They are not deaf.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

October 22, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Elliot, Casey and Lynn

Elliot, boy, born 2004 – mental delays
Casey, girl, born 2008, healthy
Lynn, girl, born 2006, healthy

Listed: May 12, 2015

Casey,the younger girl was born in 2008 and has no SNs, just some kind of development delay. She is smart and active, participate in all orphanage performances. She has now been transferred as well.

Her older sister, Lynn, was transferred from her orphanage due to her age and in August she will be transferred again. She was born in 2006. By orphanage social worker her older sister is VERY smart and beautiful, no SNs, very active in all performances. She has now been transferred again

Both girls need a family asap!!! These 2 siblings are to be adopted together for sure.

They have an older brother born in 2004. He is in the special school orphanage and has severe mental delays.

If a family decides to adopt all 3 children it will be great!!! If they want only two younger siblings they are to be approved for 3 children and to get referral to meet ALL 3 siblings. Then if they decide not to adopt the oldest one we will do the best to “separate” them. I think it is possible, but we cannot guarantee it for sure. They have a younger brother as well, and he has already been adopted.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds.
For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

May 12, 2015/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Audrey, Adelaide and Emmett

Sibling set – Must be kept together!

Listed: October 5, 2015

Girl, born 2004 (red dress)
Healthy

Girl, born 2006 (pink dress)
Other disorders of psychological development
Phonological disorder
flat feet
astigmatism
cardiomyopathy

boy, born 2008
Phonological disorder
ADHD
Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Flat foot

*** We are eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

October 5, 2015/by Michelle Zoromski

Ad posts, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5, Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9, Other Special Needs Girls, 0-5, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Girls, 6-9, Other Special Needs Siblings

Even if you can’t adopt,

you can be a guardian angel for an orphan with special needs!

The Guardian Angel Program is part of our Prayer Warrior Ministry. To find out more about being a Guardian Angel, please CLICK HERE

July 16, 2012/by Lucille

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Dads, Available to Single Moms, Latin America, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Audrey and Anna

Girls, sisters, 2 years apart in age
CO-2

Special Needs: Microcephaly, mild cognitive delay, anxiety and behavior disorder

Listed February 15, 2015

When they were listed in 2015, Audrey was 8 years old and Anna was 10 years old. They are sisters who express a lot of love and care for one another. They wish to be adopted together, and hope to find a forever family.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

February 15, 2015/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings, Sizeable Grants ($2500+)

Kyson, Karl and Suzanne

Boy, born 2011
FAS, Specific disorders of mental development

Boy, born 2013 (wearing blue socks-pink shorts) No diagnosed special needs

Girl, born 2010 (wearing dress) FAS, Microcephaly, low paraparesis

New pic January 2017!

May 1, 2015/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Hunter, Forest and Ridge

Brothers – they need to be adopted together!

They are said to be “very good boys”!

Listed: August 11, 2013

Hunter, The oldest, was born in March 2004: Hyperkinetic disorders/Hyperkinetic conduct disorder; Nonorganic sleep disorder/Emotional sleep disorder; Benign intracranial hypertension; Other specified diseases of gallbladder; Flat foot

Hunter likes to eat a lot. He and his brother Forest have a lot of energy. He really likes to do arts and crafts and play games. Most of the time he has a very sweet disposition. He is very keen to interact with adults. That being said if an adult is too rough with him things will start to escalate. If an adult tries to swat at him or restrain him in someway he may attempt to bite. Hunter can speak pretty well but he can’t always communicate what’s going on with his emotions. Hunter responds best to strong male figures. An attentive dad is key to a positive adoption for him. He is in grade 4 here but he can’t read, write, do math, or anything like that right now. He is schooled by himself and school mostly consists of arts and crafts. He is not unintelligent but very delayed. He likes soccer. He would be great in an attentive family where he and his brothers will get much attention and where they will be by far the youngest children. I would adopt him myself if I could be as focused on him and his brothers as he needs a dad and mom to be and if we had the space for them along with our current 3. He enjoys picking fruit and cleaning in the orphanage. He is never been far from the orphanage and he is interested in coming to America. He has communicated that he really wants to come to America and really wants a papa.

Forest, the middle boy, was born in Aug 2006:
Mild mental delays; speech disorder

Forest likes to eat a lot. He does school the same way his brother Hunter does. He is considered to be in the second grade. Very sweet but also very active. Like his older brother, he needs to need a lot of attention to keep him from unintended harm. He likes to be outside. He has minor institutional self harming tendencies like scratching himself to leave marks. He does not do that a lot though. Forest loves to give hugs and kisses and hold hands with the adults.

Ridge, the youngest brother was born in Aug 2008
Stenosis of pulmonary artery; currently he does not require surgery. Tuberculin skin test – positive?

Ridge likes to clean. He was mopping the floor with an adult sized mop as I wrote this. He is a very small but sweet boy. He’s a very peaceful and charming child. He is not in school yet but he seems to be the most intellectual of his brothers. He will likely do better in school then his brothers when he gets the chance. He is so cute it is hard to imagine him spending another day without a family. When the boys orphanage shuts down Ridge will be separated from his brothers for several months because he is not old enough to go with his older brothers. I expect this will be a very traumatic time for him, so if a family could come for him as soon as possible that would be best. No family should hesitate to adopt these children as long as they are available to give the time and attention that these children deserve. If that is done the children will flourish.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

August 11, 2013/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Brody and Auggie

Brody (on the left) born April 2006-FAS

Auggie (on the right) born March 2005
Rough mental delay, partial atrophy of eye nerves, cerebral palsy, Epilepsy-FAS

Listed: May 6, 2011
From someone who met Brody in 2011 and Auggie in 2012: Brody and Auggie are sweet little boys who appear to have some sort of genetic disorder that causes developmental delays and self-harming behaviors. They are not aggressive towards others, only towards themselves, and these behaviors can be halted temporarily by picking either boy up and spinning him around. Brody is able to walk, and can drink from a cup without help. He is not quite able to feed himself, but is willing to try. Auggie was in a laying room for over a year, but after only 3 months of physical therapy is now sitting independently and working on learning to stand. Both boys have wonderful, heart stealing smiles. Brody appears to be in his own world much of the time, and loves things that crinkle or light up, and things shaped like sticks, as well as hands, gloves, feet and socks. He shows numerous signs of autism, which may or may not be environmental. Auggie loves things that crinkle or light up, slinkies, music, and tv. He is more interactive than Brody, and appears to lift his arms up to indicate he would like to be held. This is the only form of communication I observed from either of the boys. The boys are currently living in separate orphanages. I pray a family will reunite these brothers together in one family, where they can receive all the love and attention they need to meet their full potential!

We hope a family will consider adopting them TOGETHER.

More pictures available.

*** We are eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds.
For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

May 6, 2011/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

George and Martha

Boy, born May 2010
Delay of psychological and speech development, used to have heart defect (oval window that closed), hemangioma, chest deformation.

George can fulfill simple instructions, does not walk very well, has been in the orphanage for 1.5 years.

Listed: April 1, 2014

Girl, born August 2004
Severe mental delays

Martha does not react to her name, does not know colors, does not play with toys. can feed herself, but is not adequate. She would eat banana with skin and candy with cover. She is not potty trained. Her speech is almost not developed.

There is a history of prior neglect; George has better development because he lived in the family less time than Martha, before they were removed.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds.
For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

April 1, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

At-risk of Aging Out, Available to Large Families, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Samantha and Kristina

2020 Kristina

Girls, Born November 2004 & November 2005

These girls will age out soon! An I600a MUST be filed by 11/27/2021!

Listed: August 7, 2010

Samantha (the oldest), on the right: Microcephaly, mental retardation, crossed eyes, physically capable, friendly and affectionate girl, will do well in family environment. High likelihood of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Kristina, on the left: Microcephaly, Moderate intellectual disabilities, ADHD (hyperactive), Esotropia, Hypermetropia, Cardiomyopathy (unspecified), Scoliosis

Kristina is cognitively delayed, physically capable, helpful, friendly, likes to play, good girl.

The girls are NOT in the same orphanage, but are in the same region and need to be adopted together.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds.
For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

August 7, 2010/by admin

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

George and Dorothy

Boy, born 2010

Atrial septal defect (condition after surgery on December 20, 2012), mitral valve insufficiency of 2 stage, tricuspid insufficiency of 1-2 stage, circulatory deficiency of 1 stage, atrial septal defect Q 21.1, fetal alcohol syndrome, delay of physical and mental development – alcoholic embryopathy Q 86.0, severe astigmatism of both eyes H 52.2, primary pulmonary hypertention I 27.0.

Girl, born 2009; Healthy

There are other siblings, who are older and no longer adoptable, due to age.
Girl, born 2001; HIV {aged out}; Boy, born 1999; Healthy {aged out}

*** We are eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds.
For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

November 9, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Newly Listed Children, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5, Other Special Needs Siblings

Isla and Rick

Girl, born 2017
disorder of the brain, unspecified

Boy, born 2015
Other developmental disorders of speech and language
Other disorders of psychological development

These two are in the same orphanage now, but they have 3 older siblings in a different orphanage. One of the older children was born in 2012; we don’t have the info on the other two children’s age.

More likely the governmental authorities will want all 5 children to be adopted together in the same family, because they have no severe special needs.

Isla has been registered for domestic adoption for over a year and because of her age, she is internationally adoptable only under the condition of adoption of the older sibling(s).

November 8, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Newly Listed Children, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5, Other Special Needs Siblings

Harlan

Boy, born 2018

Multiple congenital malformations, not elsewhere classified
Other specified congenital malformations of brain
spastic tetraplegia
Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes
Aortopulmonary septal defect
Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Pain in joint

Harlan has 2 siblings: his half-sister, born in 2010, is not adoptable because she lives in her biological father’s family. His brother, born in 2006, lives in a different orphanage.

Due to this boy’s special news, the governmental authorities may consider the separation of brothers. However, the family is to be approved for 2 children to cover the age of the older brother, (even if they don’t plan to adopt him) in order to separate the boys.

November 8, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Newly Listed Children, Other Special Needs Girls, 0-5, Other Special Needs Siblings

Spring & Summer

Girl, born 2016
HIV
Umbilical hernia
Flat foot
Disorder of brain, unspecified

Girl, born 2015
Healthy

Siblings; these girls must be adopted together!

November 8, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Newly Listed Children, Other Special Needs Girls, 0-5, Other Special Needs Siblings

Trudie and Violette

Girl, born 2017
Disorder of brain, unspecified
Phonological disorder

Girl, born 2016
Other disorders of nervous system not elsewhere classified
Phonological disorder

These sisters must be adopted together! There are 4 other siblings in a separate orphanage.

October 19, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Newly Listed Children, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5, Other Special Needs Siblings

Brenner and Braun

“ihaveawarrior” Twin Boys, born 2017

Brenner:
Communicating hydrocephalus
Disorder of brain, unspecified
Portal hypertension
Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
Other congenital valgus deformities of feet
Congenital tracheomalacia
Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

Braun:
Disorder of brain, unspecified
Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
Hypertrophy of tonsils
Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy
Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Heart disease, unspecified

They have a sister, born 2013, she lives with family.

September 29, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Single Moms, Latin America, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings, Sizeable Grants ($10,000+)

Teresa and Tia

Sisters, born 2004 & 2008

Teresa and Tia are very close sisters!

CO-7

Listed: June 2020

Tia is the younger of the two; she is very affectionate and attached to her big sister. She loves animals, ice cream, Legos, and art. She has a lot of friends. She follows instructions and understands right from wrong. Tia does have some delays/a lower IQ, but no other concerns.

Older sister Teresa is confident and a leader in her class. She is optimistic and enjoys hanging out with her friends. She likes art, especially making bracelets. She also likes to play with her younger sister.

These sweet sisters participated in the summer hosting program in August of 2018 and were very well behaved girls that got along very well with others. They were kind, considerate, and would do well in a family. These girls had a family at one point, but the family had to back out. Teresa has reached out, begging for help in finding them a family. Teresa and Tia would love to have a forever family of their own and we hope that a family will come forward for them very soon!

There is a $1500 agency grant for Teresa and Tia’s adoption with a specific adoption agency.

June 25, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

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

Charleigh

“ihaveawarrior” Girl, born 2014

Spastic paraparesis with persistent motor disorders
Congenital malformation of brain

Listed: June 2020

Charleigh has 3 healthy siblings living in a different orphanage: 2 brothers -13 and 9 years old; a sister of 11 years old. As long as all are available they will need to be adopted together.

June 25, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

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

Andres and Alexina

Boy, born 2014
speech delay
Other congenital valgus deformities of feet

Listed: June 2020

Andres has a sister who must be adopted with him!

girl, born 2013
FAS
moderate mental delay
microcephaly
malformation of the spine bone

June 15, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Single Dads, Available to Single Moms, Latin America, Other Special Needs Siblings

Michael, Finn and Felix

Siblings

Listed: 3/2020

CO8

Michael, Finn and Felix are three brothers who love to play together. Felix is the youngest. He is a charismatic 2-year-old, who likes playing with balls and running around. He is much of an explorer in the making. He also enjoys watching videos for kids such as Peppa Pig. Felix gets along well with his peers and with adults. He loves demonstrations of affection such as hugs. He sometimes finds it hard to share his toys with other kids but is working hard with his caregivers to improve this. He is a fast learner.

Michael is the middle child. He is a very active 10-year-old who loves sports, but soccer beyond all. His favorite subject in school is math and physical education and needs a little extra work in subjects that involve writing and reading. Michael likes to spend his time playing soccer, with marbles or playdoh. He is an animal lover and finds dalmatian dogs the most beautiful of all. Michael is very protective of his siblings; he is the happiest when he gets to spend time with them and is always looking out for them. Michael dreams of learning how to speak another language and to karate.

Finn is the oldest in this group of siblings. He is a 12-years-old who loves to laugh. He gets especially happy when his brother Michael blows his tummy and makes funny noises. He loves spending time with him. He likes to eat Yogurt and enjoys it when Michael spoon-feeds him. Finn is diagnosed with cerebral palsy with mils associated mental delay, dorsal scoliosis with generalized muscular atrophy, ligament hyperlaxity and severe delay in his cognitive development. Felix, Michael and Finn would do best in a family that have experience with kids. Their family need to be patient, very loving, and open to spend individual time with each of their kids in order to cover their different needs.

March 1, 2020/by Jamie Lentz

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Other Special Needs Siblings

Russ and Ward

“ihaveawarrior” Twin Boys, born 2018

Boy 1: Boy 2:
disorder of the brain disorder of the brain
hypermetropia astigmatism
astigmatism exposure to hiv
atrial septal defect lack of development
patent ductus arteriosus
exposure to hiv
protein calorie malnutrition

Listed: January 2020

This will be a two part adoption: Family must be prepared to adopt boy 1, then have to go back to adopt boy 2. this is because only boy 1 qualifies for expedited availability as both have not yet been listed on the registry for one year. Once adoption 1 is done, the family can file for adoption of the second child immediately as a bio sibling of their child.

January 21, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

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

Elaine, Jerry and George

Girl, born 2018
HIV
Other disorder of speech
Abnormal results of cardiac function

Boy, born 2016
healthy

Boy, born 2014 (pic is 2 yrs old)
healthy

January 3, 2020/by Michelle Zoromski

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

Warik, Reya and Silvia

“ihaveawarrior” Boy, born 2014

Updated pics 12/19!

Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes
Mild mental retardation
Convergent concomitant strabismus

Warik has two sisters —
girl, born 2013
girl, born 2017
both healthy

All 3 siblings must be adopted together!

December 20, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Other Special Needs Siblings, Sizeable Grants ($2500+)

Evan and Ethan

“ihaveawarrior”

Boy, born 2016
healthy

Boy, born 2014
HIV

These brothers must be adopted together!

They have a young sibling who is not available.

December 19, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

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

Andy, Izzy, Kayla #

Andy (2009), Izzy (2010) & Kayla (2013)

Listed: Oct. 2019

Andy and Izzy do not have any special needs.

Kayla has been diagnosed with mild mental delays, Other Nervous System Disorders in Diseases Classified Elsewhere and Neurological Status: Left Divergent Strabismus, Decreased Higher Cortical Functions.

Currently, Andy & Kayla are being raised together in a foster home, while Izzy is being raised in a different foster home in the same town. The children see each other often and want to be adopted together so that they can all live in the same home. The foster families do not speak the country’s native language in the home, so the children speak one language while at home and a 2nd language at school.

Andy tested at age appropriate levels on all psychological and emotional testing. He does well in school and does not have any behavioral concerns. He has age appropriate friendships, social skills, communication skills, and self-help skills. He likes to play football and eat french fries. When he grows up, he wants to be a policeman.
Izzy tested at age appropriate levels on all psychological and emotional testing. She does well in school and does not have any behavioral concerns. She has age appropriate friendships, social skills, communication skills, and self-help skills. She enjoys playing outside with her friends. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
Kayla has speech delays that make it difficult to understand what she is saying. She is working with a speech therapist and learning to make the correct sounds so that her words are more easily understood. She is very active and takes medication to control impulsive behaviors and to help her attention span. Her foster mother reports that her behaviors have greatly improved with the addition of medication. She is attending kindergarten and responds well to play based learning.

*** 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 on this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org

October 29, 2019/by Jamie Lentz

EE-8, Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9, Other Special Needs Siblings, Sizeable Grants ($2500+)

Iggy and Aggy L49

Boys: 2011, 2013

Listed: Sept 2019

These adorable brothers are active, fun, rarely sick, interested and curious. They have never had anything that resembles a family so they will need structure. Aggy attended Kindergarten and will be in a first grade class this year. His challenges are in the light range. If you did not read his diagnosis, you would not notice any differences between he and his brother. Even in a group of kindergarteners he does not stand out as handicapped physically or mentally. He does show some signs of ADHD “type” behavior but many of our children present as ADHD until they are in a stable family environment. He had plastic surgery to correct a cleft lip in 2014. He has a type of scoliosis and wears glasses. Iggy has a diagnosis of nearsightedness and astigmatism and he also wears glasses. Both boys have general good health and good teeth. The boys are in a wonderful orphanage that is structured in family groups.

September 29, 2019/by Jamie Lentz

Available to Single Moms, Down Syndrome, 10+ Girls, Older Child Grant (DS), Other Special Needs Siblings, South Asia

Jilly and Justine

Girls, born 2007 & 2008

Down syndrome

South Asia – Pacific

Listed: Sept 2019

Jilly is the older sister, and she has Down syndrome.

Jilly and Justine are beautiful sisters! Jilly has been receiving occupational therapy and attends special education classes. Jilly is a cheerful and active child. She can complete activities when motivated and can focus when playing and singing. Jilly can fold her clothes and organize them in her cabinet. She can also make her bed and do other simple household chores, such as cleaning her room and stacking chairs. Jilly can perform basic self-care activities, such as combing her hair, washing her hands, and brushing her teeth. She can toilet independently. Jilly loves to hug her caregivers and other children!

Justine was born in 2008. A psychological assessment in 2014 noted her to have a learning disability. She underwent another psychological assessment in 2015 and the results stated that her intellectual capacity is above average. Justine was enrolled in a regular school and was noted by her teacher to have good leadership skills. In 2017, Justine was recommended by her neuro-developmental pediatrician to attend special education classes, where she will be given individualized learning instructions tailored to fit her needs. In 2018, Justine attended mainstream school and completed 2nd Grade. Justine enjoys singing and dancing. She can easily make friends, but easily gets upset when she is teased or when her toys and other personal belongings are taken away from her. Justine is attentive and loves to talk and take part in conversation. She enjoys outdoor play.

Jilly and Justine are aware that they are sisters and would love to be adopted together. Justin’es concept of adoption is having a new family that will take care of her and her sister, Jilly! We know there is a wonderful family out there for Jilly and Justine!

There is a $3,000 agency grant for Jilly and Justine’s adoption with the agency. Jilly and Justine need a family with an approved home study to be able to hold their file or move forward with adopting them.

*** I am eligible for a $15,000 Older Child Grant! For more information, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

September 20, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Dan, Forest and Jenny

Sibling set!
boy, born 2006
other disorder of psychological development

boy, born 2007
other mixed disorder of conduct and emotions

girl, born 2010
disorder of speech, disturbance of activity

Listed: Sept 2019

These 3 MUST be adopted together!

September 10, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Single Moms, Latin America, Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Kelsi and Kameron

Girl & boy, born 2005 & 2010
CO-8

Listed: Aug 2019

This brother and sister pair share a strong bond. Kelsi is older than her brother Kameron by 5 years. She is a good student who works hard in school. She loves sports, especially soccer, and enjoys typical teenager activities such as hanging out with friends and listening to music. These siblings have a history of abuse/trauma. More information available from the agency for serious inquiries.

Kelsi is described as respectful to authorities, calm, and kind. She is very attached to her brother and is protective over him. Kameron is the outgoing and extraverted one of the pair. He loves drawing, soccer and watching YouTube videos. Kameron presents some difficulties in speech and reading comprehension which causes him to struggle in school. He is receiving extra help in this area and is showing improvements – in fact, since learning he and his sister are candidates for adoption, Kameron has shown a greater interest and dedication to his school studies. Kelsi and Kameron need to be placed in a home together. Neither child received consistent schooling prior to entering into care so an adoptive family should be prepared to provide any necessary educational support and resources. It is important for Kelsi and Kameron to join a family with a calm and even-tempered father figure and it is best if there are no younger or vulnerable children in the home. Kelsi and Kameron dream of an adoptive family who will love and protect them for the rest of their lives.

August 16, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

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

Molly and Mason #

Siblings, born in 2006, 2008

Mason has a peanut allergy. Both children have delays

Listed: August 2019

Mason & Molly lived with their birth family until 2017, when their father died. Their mother placed them in a group home and stated that she had no desire to continue caring for them. The children are very bonded to each other and live together in a small family style group home. Before entering the group home, the children had rarely attended school and did not have any type of academic foundation. Since being placed in the group home, they have attended school regularly and have worked with specialized teachers to obtain the academic skills that they had previously missed. After a year of intense work, Mason is now only requiring additional support in math and Molly is only requiring additional support in language classes (both her native language and English classes). Both children have their special needs classified as “disorder in school delays”. Both children enjoy playing outside and drawing. They both get along well with the staff and other children. Mason does have a known peanut allergy and also a dust allergy. He takes allergy medication daily.

Photos and videos are available through the agency

*** 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 on this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org

August 4, 2019/by Jamie Lentz

At-risk of Aging Out, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Nicolette and Oksana

girl, born 2006
impaired visual acuity
deviated nasal septum
disorders of psychological development – In real life she does not demonstrate any issues

girl, born 2003
thyroid disorders, perhaps, oncology disease, post-op
asthenia

These two sisters must be adopted together!
Both girls are very good and friendly

Listed: May 2019

May 16, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

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

Damian and his brother

Boy, born 2016

Other disorders of psychological development
Disorder of brain, unspecified
Patent ductus arteriosus

Listed: March 2019

He has a brother in a different orphanage born in 2007. They must be adopted together!

March 8, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Asia, Available to Single Moms, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Kai and Konner

Boys, born 2008 & 2010
PRC
Blood condition

Listed: March 2019

Kai and Konner were raised by their grandparents and brought into care four years ago.

Elder brother Kai is enrolled in second grade and known as a playful, clever boy who learns quickly. He is learning basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, reading and telling time. He enjoys eating snacks and seafood. There are no concerns with his motor development and Kai enjoys various sports, skipping rope and running outdoors. His favorite activities include remote controlled toys and video games. It’s noted that he gets along well with the other children, assists the caregivers, and has good self-care skills.

Younger brother Konner is known to be stubborn at times but playful. Konner avoids candy as he is afraid of tooth decay, but enjoys fruits, sausage, corn and seafood. There are no concerns with Konner’s motor development. He can help with chores and has good self-care skills. He is enrolled in preschool and learning basic math problems, colors, shapes, reading cartoon books and enjoys completing his homework. Similar to his brother, Konner likes to be outside playing in the park, running, skipping rope and playing video games.

The boys take daily medications & have no other health concerns.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

March 2, 2019/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, 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

$5000 DS Grant, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Down Syndrome, 6-9 Girls, EE-1, Other Special Needs Siblings

Luna

Girl, born 2014

Down syndrome
Myopia
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine, part unspecified

Updated pic 2019! Listed: July 2018

Luna has two older brothers; a family could pursue the adoption of all 3 children! A separation process will need to be done if a family only wanted to adopt Luna.

*** 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 27, 2018/by Michelle Zoromski

EE-8, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Aiden, Ainsley, and Aimee L18

Siblings born, summer 2003, summer 2005, and fall 2008

Listed: April 2018

Aiden has blue eyes and dark brown hair. He graduated 6th grade this year, learns after a regular school program. His results at school are average, he has some difficulties, but he can learn the required. The boy is interested in sports – he likes to play football and rugby, but sometimes he can be too lazy to attend the trainings. He also likes to work with technique, to repair something and to take pictures. The boy is calm and a little bit shy. He has good self-care skills, has no behavior problems or bad habits. He regularly attends speech therapist and recreative gymnastics in the out-of-family care institution.

Diagnoses: specific speech and language development disorders. Unspecified learning disorders. Food allergy. Allergic dermatitis. OU astigmatismus mixtus. Deformation of chest.

Ainsley has brown eyes and dark brown hair. She graduated 5th grade this year, learns after a regular school program. Her results at school are very good, she is hard-working and one of the best scholars in the class. She sings in an ensemble, dances modern dances, draws, plays rugby and football. She also likes to cook, to work in the garden and to ride a bike. The girl is calm and a little bit shy, but strong-willed. The girl`s physical development has significantly improved because of recreative gymnastics, dancing and sports, she has no X-shaped legs anymore. She has good self-care skills, has no behavior problems or bad habits. She regularly attends speech therapist and recreative gymnastics in the out-of-family care institution.

Diagnoses: allergic rhinopathy. Deformation of nasal septum. OD ptosis (operation in July 2014). Exotropia secundaris. Clumsy child syndrome (has improved). Dyslalia. Posture disorders (has improved). X-shaped legs (has improved). Umbilical hernia. Allergic dermatitis.

Aimee has greyish-blue eyes and brown hair. She graduated the 1st grade this year, a regular school program. She dances both modern and folk dances, sings in an ensemble and choir, draws, plays rugby and football. She also takes a part in cooking, rides a bike and does manual training. The girl likes animals very much. She has good self-care skills, has no behavior problems or bad habits. She regularly attends speech therapist and recreative gymnastics in the out-of-family care institution. Her physical development has significantly improved because of recreative gymnastics, dancing and sports, she has no X-shaped legs anymore. The girl is calm and a little bit shy.

Diagnoses: unspecified speech and language development disorders. Other emotional disorders. Dyslalia. Asymmetrical posture. X-shaped legs. Umbilical hernia. Naevus pigmentorum thoracis. OU hypermetropia.

From a family that has met them: Aiden is an awesome boy who is from my daughter’s orphanage. I spent quite a bit of time with him. He is quiet at first, but opens up over time. He likes to laugh, play soccer, and build things. He wants a dad to do things with him. He was polite and thankful while I was with him. It’s hard to watch his friends leave with families, and know that time is running out for him and his younger sisters.

*** We are eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

April 11, 2018/by Michelle Zoromski

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

DeeDee

Girl, born 2014

HIVrenal hypoplasia – unilateral
spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

DeeDee has such beautiful eyes!

Updated Jan 2018: Deedee has a brother born in 2013, do not know his special needs yet.

Listed: December 2017

December 5, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9, Other Special Needs Girls, 0-5, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Liesl, Kurt, Brigitta and Louisa

4 Siblings

girl, born 2013 — mild mental delays

boy, born 2012 — alalia

girl, 2007 — alalia, She cannot talk

girl, born 2005 — moderate mental delay

They must be adopted together!

*** We are eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

October 30, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Siblings

Marianna and Zoryan

Girl, born 2011
Spastic tetraparesis of residual-organic genesis with ambulation disorder and limbs dysfunction
Severe mental retardation
Cognitive deficiency

Boy, born 2008
mental delays

Listed: October 2017

*** We are eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

October 13, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Moms, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Siblings

Seth and Victor #

Boys: 2007, 2008

Listed: June 2017

Seth and Victor are brothers currently residing together in a foster home. Seth has a moderate mental and physical delay but is otherwise clinically healthy. Victor has hypothyroidism but is otherwise healthy and not delayed.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds.
For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

June 9, 2017/by Jamie Lentz

Asia 2, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9, Other Special Needs Girls, 10+, Other Special Needs Siblings

Hailey and Hugh

Sibling Pair, ages 11 & 8
T-2sibs

Hailey has developmental delays and vision issues

Hailey & Hugh need to be together!!

Listed: April 2017

These siblings are unfortunately living apart, as the children are housed by age and gender at the facilities. They miss each other a lot and they’re both always happy to see each other when they can get together. They want to be together long term in the same adopted family.

Hailey is described by her caregivers as mild, positive, vivacious and well-behaved. She’s small for her age, wears glasses and has a small vocabulary. She’s easily distracted but has made great improvement in comprehension. Hailey’s a warm-hearted girl who finds pleasure in helping others. She remembers her birth family but is excited to start a new life with an adoptive family—as long as she isn’t separated from her brother.

Hugh is filled with curiosity about the world, often asking “why?” He speaks well and is reported to cooperative and able to follow rules. Like his big sister, he’s easily distracted but he works hard on his schoolwork. He attends primary school and mixes well with the other kids his age. His caregivers describe him as a good boy, energetic and usually happy. He’s been very clear he wants to be adopted with his sister.

There’s a $4000 grant for families who qualify to help with adoption expenses, available from the agency. Video is available.

*** We are eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

April 17, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Older Child Grant (OA), Other Special Needs Boys, 10+, Other Special Needs Girls, 0-5, Other Special Needs Siblings

Jozy, Rowan and Reisen

Girl, born 2013
HIV

boy, born 2008
mental delays

boy, born 2010
mental delays

Listed: Jan 26, 2017

The dynamic duo – here come Rowan and Reisen. Their smile can light up a room and they are certain to win you over with their little boy charm. Both love cars and chocolate. Rowan has been hosted before last summer; Reisen just recently arrived at the orphanage. Both boys have some developmental delays, but are teacher’s favorites. Rowan has grown leaps and bounds since he was last hosted in the US, in every way possible.

Rowan: Loves cars, Happy & Playful, Speech delays; Reisen: Outoging lil bro, Artistic explorer, Friendly

From Dec 2016:
They appeared to be very hyper, having serious behavioral issues and mental delays. They changed families during hosting program because first hosting family couldn’t handle them.

Their sister can be adopted separately from them but adoptive family needs to have approval for three children in order for us to be able to separate them. She lives in a different orphanage from them.

*** I am eligible for an Older Child Grant! Grant funding is dependent on a completed application and available funds. For more information, visit: Other Angels Older Child Grant ***

January 26, 2017/by Michelle Zoromski

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

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

Joey

Boy, born 2011

Mental delay, brain dysfunction, speech delay

Listed: February 1, 2016

Joey has 3 or 4 siblings that must be adopted with him!
Sisters: D (born 2009), A (2007), brother Y (2006) (and one younger brother, whose status is unknown)

From a family that met him 12/15:
Joey is a tiny, smiley little guy who loves attention and hugs! He was so happy to sit on my lap for a hug, to show me the little stuffed animal and toys he was holding and to have his picture taken! He is verbal and said things like, “Cheese!” when having his picture taken, and “Can I see?” to see the photo stored in the camera. He will make a sweet addition to any family and he will simply thrive with the love of a Mama and Papa poured into him!

February 1, 2016/by Michelle Zoromski

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, EE-1, Other Special Needs Boys, 0-5, Other Special Needs Boys, 6-9, Other Special Needs Siblings, Sizeable Grants ($7500+)

Finley and Fern

guardianangel Boy, born September 2013
spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy; congenital pes planus; hearing loss, unspecified; optic atrophy; strabismus; other specified congenital malformation of the heart

Listed: Feb 2014

From a family who met them July 2017:
Finley is precious and has the most adorable dimples! He walks very well and we are told has recently made incredible progress! The nannies love him and say is very friendly and helpful, and especially enjoys helping to set the table. He is soft spoken, but communicates well. We adored him!
Fern is doing so well! We were told he has improved dramatically with a change in medication. His smile just lights up the room! Updated pics, video and info 7/17!!

Fern: Boy, born 2016
other specified congenital malformations, atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosis, laryngeal hypoplasia
congenital hydrophenosis, congenital vertical talus deformity, esotropia, vitamin deficiency, cytomegaloviral disease

February 26, 2014/by Michelle Zoromski

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