Annalise

Girl, Age: 5

Country Code: LA-2

Listed: Jul 2021

Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

Annalise is described as a happy, playful, and quiet girl. She is sociable with peers and adults. She likes to go to the park and play with balls. She also likes to play with the other children and adults. Annalise loves to build towers with blocks, organize hoops, play with bubbles, and dance. We can’t wait to see who Annalise’s family will be!

The adoption agency also has a $1000 grant for Annalise.

Lottie

Girl, Age: 6

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome, CHD-VSD, neurodevelopmental delay, sleep apnea, hypopnea syndrome with oxygen required at night, and history of gastrostomy use- currently closed

Listed: Jul 2021

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

Lottie is the sweetest little girl! She understands the role and importance of the family. When she is asked about having parents who give her affection and care, she gets emotional, smiles, and jumps, saying “I want to.” Lottie likes three-dimensional stimuli, technological gadgets, and exploring her surroundings. She enjoys watching music videos and playing with other children. Lottie loves receiving attention from adults. She is a sociable girl. She likes to explore her surroundings, dress up, and do art!

The adoption agency has additional pictures & videos!

Leon

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Dec 2020

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

Leon loves to play games with his peers. He also loves riding on his toy motorcycle. He loves to see motorcycles and hear motorcycles when he goes on his walks outside. He loves to watch the cars go by on the streets too. Leon also likes to paint, especially with his hands. He likes to drum along to music. Leon is ready to share his big heart with a forever family!

August

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

August is listed as having Down syndrome, a history of imperforate anus, hypothyroidism, mild myopia, dysfunctional gastrostomy, Congenital Heart Defect- PFO, and suspected cerebral palsy.

Listed: Feb 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

June 2021 update: New photos & videos available from the agency!

August is a cute little boy with bright eyes. He likes to play with toys that make sounds and loves to hear and see the changes in tune and light, as his hands play with the toys. August also loves to swing in the sensory room.

There is a $1,000 agency fee reduction for August’s adoption with a specific agency! August needs a family with an approved home study to be able to move forward with adopting him. If you are interested in learning more about, or adopting, August – the agency would be happy to assist you.

Kinsley

Girl, Age: 9

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Dwarfism

dwarfism, mild cognitive delay

Listed: Feb 2021

Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

Kinsley is a beautiful little girl who loves to look pretty. She likes to wear red, pink, and yellow dresses. She also loves accessories like hair clips, earrings, and bracelets. She loves to play with dolls and she also likes to play pretend teacher. Kinsley loves cats. She also loves to watch Princess Sofia. Kinsley is active and likes to swim, ride her bike, and play at the park. We hope this little sweet girl will find her forever family soon!

Additional photos available!

VIDEOS (Password: Adoptmaa)
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-kinsley1
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-kinsley02
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-kinsley03

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Kinsley’s adoption with a specific agency!

Kinsley is eligible for a $10,000 grant with the LPA, as long as the family joins LPA!

Kinsley needs a family with an approved home study to be able to lock her file or submit a letter of intent to adopt her. A family without a home study can look at her redacted file. If you are interested in reviewing Kinsley’s file or in adopting Kinsley, the agency would be happy to assist you.

Johnny

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Mar 2020

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

Sizable Grants $2,500+

Johnny is a calm and affectionate boy who is happiest when he gets to play. He likes toys he can drag and building toys especially when they are colorful. He finds it very fun to build little towers and then destroy them. Johnny enjoys spending time with other kids, even though sometimes he might be shy at first. He relates positively to them but prefers it when they take the lead to talk to him. He is very receptive in his relationship both to kids his age and adults.

Johnny has a diagnosis of Down syndrome with developmental delay, a gastrostomy and thyroid profile within the normal upper limit for his age. He is a little late for his age on his speaking and would do best in a family that can help him work on this. His family must be very loving and work consistently on his development.

Video available.

Violet

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays

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.

Listed: Aug 2020

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

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. Video available.

Violet has a $1,000 agency fee reduction for her adoption with a specific adoption agency.

Victoria

Girl, Age: 9

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

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

Listed: Jan 2020

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

Vaughn

Boy, Age: 14

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome, otherwise reported to be healthy

Listed: Sep 2012

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

*** Vaughn also has an additional $5000 Grant available — giving him a grand total of $20,000 towards the cost of his adoption! ***

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

Sizable Grants $20,000+

Vaughn is a beautiful boy who has many interests. He likes to dance, listen to music, and play the maracas and drums. He also likes to look at books. Vaughn relates well with his peers. He recognizes and respects authority figures. Vaughn participates in many activities. During his free time, he likes to play with a ball on the court and run.

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-vaughn1
Password: Adoptmaa

There is a $1,500 agency fee reduction for Vaughn’s adoption with a specific agency.

Teresa and Tia

Girl, Age: 13

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

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

Listed: Jun 2020

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

Sizable Grants $10,000+

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.

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.

Phillip

Boy, Age: 12

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

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

Listed: Aug 2012

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

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

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.

Marin

Boy, Age: 13

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Epilepsy and general idiopathic syndrome

Listed: Jan 2020

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

Mandy

Girl, Age: 13

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI

Listed: Mar 2015

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

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

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

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI

Blind

Listed: Apr 2018

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

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

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.

Jasper

Boy, Age: 10

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Apr 2012

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

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

Jasper loves the Avengers, Captain America, Spiderman, and Peppa Pig! He is very sweet and loving, affectionate, and loves to go to school.

Jasper has a $1500 agency grant, with a specific agency. Additionally, A Child Waits Foundation is pleased to partner with the agency to provide grants to qualified families for the adoption of a child from Jasper’s country. They have committed to a $2,500 grant for this specific child, to help a family adopt him. These grants are to be used when the family is ready to travel to complete their adoption and can be paid directly to the family, if there is no outstanding balance with the agency. All families in process are welcome to visit achildwaits.org to apply for a grant.

Jais

Boy, Age: 8

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Apr 2017

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

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

Sizable Grants $5,000+

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.

Bria

Girl, Age: 9

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome and strabismus

Listed: Jul 2019

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, MACC 2021

Sizable Grants $2,500+

Bria is a cute little girl! The agency has additional information; please inquire to learn more about making this adorable little girl part of your family!

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

Password: Adoptmaa

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: 11

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

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

Listed: Aug 2012

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

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

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: 9

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome, post-op CHD

Listed: Sep 2019

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

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

Sizable Grants $2,500+

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.

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: 14, 16

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Microcephaly, mild cognitive delay, anxiety and behavior disorder

Listed: Feb 2015

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

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

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.