Xavier

Boy, Age: 8

global developmental delays

academically delayed due to his impacted social-emotional development

Listed: Aug 2019

Xavier is a 6 year old boy who is happiest when it’s time to eat! He loves parties, especially ones with cake but doesn’t care much for the loud noises or large groups of people. He enjoys dancing, singing, and painting. Xavier is in school and has reportedly adapted well to the classroom dynamic. He is said to be obedient and respectful towards his teachers but is academically delayed due to his impacted social-emotional development. With adequate support, primarily tutoring and assistance with homework, he has shown academic improvements. He is kind to animals and is respectful of his and other’s personal property. Xavier has a history of abuse/trauma. More information available from the agency for serious inquiries. Xavier is capable of following instructions but requires close adult supervision and encouragement. He is gaining autonomy in his daily routine and sleeps throughout the night without waking. Xavier’s caregivers say he is honest and is capable of giving and receiving affection. At times, Xavier can become frustrated easily and this often leads to him giving up on a task. His caregivers are working with him to regulate these emotions and improve his emotional communication skills. When asked about an adoptive family, Xavier expresses interest and says he wants a family “to help him with his homework”. Xavier would do best in a home where he is the youngest child. His adoptive family needs to be able to provide him with plenty of individualized attention and support.

Violet

Girl, Age: 7

Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Epilepsy, TBI and global delays

Listed: Aug 2020

Violet is a beautiful little girl who loves going to the park. She also loves dancing, music, exploring her environment, and playing with different elements and textures. Violet is diagnosed as having epilepsy (for which she take medication), right side hemiparesis, right eye strabismus, and global developmental delays due to a traumatic brain injury. Video available. Violet has a $1,000 agency fee reduction for her adoption with a specific adoption agency.

Victoria

Girl, Age: 8

global developmental delays

Diagnosed with a mental delay, a non-specified compartmental deterioration, null of minimal, and a language disorder.

Listed: Jan 2020

Vaughn

Boy, Age: 14

Down syndrome, otherwise reported to be healthy

Listed: Sep 2012

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

What a handsome young fella! I adore how he’s standing with his hands in his pockets. This is a great program with a wonderful agency partner. Hope you will consider Vaughn as your son! UPDATE:
The last report from December 2014 states that his overall health is good. He has gained some weight. Still lives in a foster home where he has activities to help him with his skills and development, he is in the first grade at a school for special needs children. He loves to watch the TV program “Dora la exploradora” and playing with lego games. He likes to help around the house.

Teresa and Tia

Girl, Age: 12

global developmental delays

Tia does have some delays/a lower IQ, but no other concerns

Listed: Jun 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.

Ruth

Girl, Age: 5

Down syndrome

Listed: Sep 2020

Ruth is a beautiful and social girl! She likes to listen to music and watch TV. There is a $2,000 agency fee reduction for Ruth’s adoption her listing agency.

Phillip

Boy, Age: 11

Other Special Needs

Dysgenesis of the corpus callosum, congenital cervical scoliosis, and hypoplasia of the first finger of the right hand

Listed: Aug 2012

Phillip was given up for adoption shortly after birth. He is constantly smiling. He is very social and frequently seeks to have company. His weight and height are lower than the normal range for his age, but with a high-calorie diet and a dietary supplement he is expected to reach a normal weight and height. He suffers from a speech delay for which he has been receiving therapy. He is responsive when adults play with him and has been making great progress with the therapy he receives. Phillip is an easygoing little boy who is earnestly waiting to be united with a family that will provide him with the care and love he deserves. Phillip has a significant language delay, but his vocabulary and verbal productions are increasing. He communicates using single words, gestures, and signs. He recognizes and points out his body parts, imitates animal sounds, follows rhythms, dances and sings songs. He understands and performs routine and simple tasks. Phillip enjoys to interacting with adults and peers. He looks for help in adults when he has needs. Video available through the agency for inquiring families.

Michael, Finn, and Felix

Sibling Group

Ages: Less than one year

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

Listed: Mar 2020

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.

Maxwell

Boy, Age: 9

Down syndrome, CHD

Listed: Mar 2020

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through June 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

This eight-year-old boy may be shy at first but is full of love inside and is looking for a loving family to help him externalize it. If you want to see Maxwell happiest, play some music and ask him to dance. Through the sounds of the songs he likes, you can always bring a smile out of him. One of his favorite activities is to ride around in the car while listening to his favorite tunes, as the constant movement of the car gives him a feeling of safety. Maxwell has a diagnosis of Down syndrome, risk of low size, heart disease correction, adenoid hypertrophy and daytime and nighttime enuresis and encopresis. Due to his diagnosis he needs constant attention and support to get through daily tasks such as brushing his teeth and getting dressed. He doesn’t usually speak verbally. Maxwell has a hard time relating to kids his age therefore needs a lot of encouragement on making new friendships and maintaining them. With the constant affection and support of a loving family, Maxwell will exceed his potential and become the wonderful boy he is supposed to.

Marin

Boy, Age: 13

Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Epilepsy and general idiopathic syndrome

Listed: Jan 2020

Mandy

Girl, Age: 13

blind

Listed: Mar 2015

Mandy currently lives with a foster family. She has many friends and her foster mother describes her as a very affectionate little girl with a bright personality. Mandy is a blind, but regardless of her situation, she has learned great self-help skills such as being able to comb her hair and tie her shoes. She is attending kindergarten and participating in physical and speech therapy to improve in her development. Mandy needs additional care and love from a forever family!

Luna

Girl, Age: 11

Blind

Listed: Apr 2018

Super sweet Luna reads and writes in Braille, and uses an abacus for math. She is described as resilient and extroverted! She loves to swim, play music and sing. Luna wants to be a lawyer when she grows up. Luna wants a family where she can be the youngest child, and get lots of attention from a mom and a dad.

Leonel

Boy, Age: 11

Down syndrome

Listed: Mar 2020

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

Leonel is a quirky little 10-year-old boy with down syndrome. He has an extraordinary spark and charisma. Whenever he feels comfortable in his environment, he will respond to the people around him with his smile and all his affection. He likes all the colors, but his favorite is blue. Leonel wants to find a forever family that can love him and take care of him forever.

Kelsi and Kameron

Sibling Group

Ages: 10

global developmental delays

Kameron presents some difficulties in speech and reading comprehension which causes him to struggle in school

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.

Jasper

Boy, Age: 11

Down syndrome

Listed: Apr 2012

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

His overall health is good; he is currently in a foster home.

Jais

Boy, Age: 7

Down syndrome

Listed: Apr 2017

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through June 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Jais is generally healthy — it is reported he needs glasses. Jais is calm and loving towards those around him. He expresses his desires easily. Update Feb 2020: This file is old, so the information is from one year ago. He is verbal. He attends speech therapy. He has some difficulty pronouncing some words. His speech is delayed according to his age. A year ago he was using diapers, but he was telling when he had to get it changed because he felt discomfort. He is very affectionate, very loving, and respectful with adults. He follows norms and rules. He was sometimes pulling the hair of peers at school. The neurologist states he is a child that has progressed a lot since he has been receiving therapies and recommended that he not stop them. A specific agency has a $2,500 grant available for his adoption.

Devin

Boy, Age: 9

Other Special Needs

diagnosis of speech and language development disorder and microcephaly with what is suspected to be a cognitive deficit

Listed: Mar 2020

Playing with cars is one of Devin favorite activities. He finds colorful toys to be very exciting, especially when these are animals or related to sports. He is very friendly to kids his age and enjoys playing with them. With adults he might be a little shy at first but has no trouble relating once he feels comfortable. Devin enjoys painting. He can spend a lot of time mixing colors and making spectacular artworks. Devin gets very excited when someone he cares about comes to visit him. He will receive them with hugs, kisses and lots of smiles. He also likes it when he gets to go out to walk around or play in the park. Devin has a diagnosis of speech and language development disorder and microcephaly with what is suspected to be a cognitive deficit. He would do best in a family that can work with him through all the different parts of his development, keeping in mind his own necessities.

Bria

Girl, Age: 8

Down syndrome

Listed: Jul 2019

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through June 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Bria is a cute little girl, born in August of 2012 with Down syndrome and strabismus. The agency has additional information; please inquire to learn more about making this adorable little girl part of your family! Bria has a $2,500 agency grant for her adoption with the agency who listed her; additional grants may also be possible.

Brendan

Boy, Age: 10

born prematurely with a generalized systemic immaturity; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Hydrocephalus caused by Periventricular Leukomalacia

Listed: Aug 2012

Brendan is an adorable little boy. He was born prematurely with a generalized systemic immaturity. He spent his first four months in an incubator, where he was diagnosed with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Hydrocephalus caused by Periventricular Leukomalacia. Due to prolonged incubation, he currently has vocal chord paralysis. He has delays in his gross and fine motor skills according to his age; however, he is able to search with his eyes for visual and aural stimuli, can open and look at his hands, and is able to hold objects in his hands. He is usually active, awake and aware of his surroundings, and with therapy will be able to continue to develop gross and fine motor skills. This sweet boy deserves a loving family who can provide him with care and support as he continues to grow and progress.

Bailey

Girl, Age: 8

Down syndrome, post-op CHD

Listed: Sep 2019

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through June 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Bailey is a beautiful little girl! She attends kindergarten. Bailey is potty trained and is beginning to learn other self care skills, but she relies heavily on her caretakers for her daily needs. Bailey also has a congenital heart defect, which was repaired in 2017. We will be receiving more information about this sweet girl very soon! The agency has a video available of Bailey! There is a $2,500 agency grant for Bailey’s adoption with a specific adoption agency.

Audrey and Anna

Sibling Group

Ages: 13, 16

Other Special Needs

Microcephaly, mild cognitive delay, anxiety and behavior disorder

Listed: Feb 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.

Anton

Boy, Age: 8

Listed: Jun 2018

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant! Through June 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Updated pics & video available from March 2020!

Adorable Anton loves to color, play with the hole puncher and throw confetti. He is also interested in photography. He loves going to school to be with his teachers and classmates. He likes to wear his school uniform. He can play alone but prefers to play with other children. He likes to be a leader and share his favorite toys. Anton recognizes geometric shapes. He generally follows rules and respects the instructions of adults. He understands what he is asked of him. He is potty-trained during the day, but wears a pull-up at night. Anton is expressive, recognizes the parts of the body, has good personal presentation and is known for leaving his work area very neat. Anton is a charming young boy that will bring happiness and joy to a family.

A grant of $2500 is also available from a specific agency, for Anton’s adoption!