Waylon

Boy, Age: 12
Country Code: EE-7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Behavior, Congenital Heart Defect, Learning Disability
Listed: Nov 2023
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Waylon is in 5th grade with average academic achievements. He excels in mathematics and is particularly diligent in art and technology. He is inquisitive during educational trips and is an active participant in physical play. Waylon’s reading skills are good, he is able to narrate and read a text, answer questions, observe, and analyze. He attends wrestling, science, drama and sports clubs. In his free time, he plays basketball, and football, cycles, draws, does needlework, plays computer games, and watches TikTok or films. He has several friends with whom he spends his free time.

Waylon tries to follow rules but has difficulty following rules during lessons and concentrating on tasks. He sometimes
struggles to control his behavior and emotions. When angry, he behaves impulsively and uses verbal aggression. Seeks
leadership positions sometimes overestimating his own strength. He can become angry when he loses an activity and then
refuses to continue.

At first contact, the impression is that he is shy and withdrawn. After familiarizing himself with his
surroundings in a group of other children, he becomes bold and eager to make an impression. Waylon is able to make friends with other children, but is not always able to maintain them for long periods of time. Relationships with staff are generally warm, friendly and respectful. He is willing to interact, spontaneously develops a conversation and initiates conversations on topics of interest to him. Can distinguish, understand and relate emotions (sadness, anger, happiness, joy) to personal experience, although more often suppresses them and then acts them out on impulse. He lacks emotional self-regulation skills and sometimes has complex emotional experiences (loneliness, insecurity, anger, hopes and dreams about family life). Waylon is helpful, inquisitive, polite, generous, loves animals and likes to joke. He has age-appropriate decision-making skills, problem-solving skills. He has some signs of inappropriate behavior (swearing, insulting other children, not always responding to comments, etc.) due to being around older children. Waylon has been receiving psychological counselling since 2019. His caregivers say that it is likely that his mental health will improve significantly if he is provided with a safe, affectionate family environment.

Erik #

Boy, Age: 1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Craniofacial disorder, Genetic Condition (non-DS), Hydrocephalus
Listed: Oct 2023
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Diagnosis: Congenital anomaly syndromes primarily associated with short stature. General disease: Hydrocephalus, unspecified. Pulmonary valve stenosis. Congenital anomaly syndromes with predominantly facial involvement- suspected Noonan Syndrome
Erik rolls from stomach to back, can sit unassisted, and is beginning to put weight on his legs when placed in a standing position. He can move forward in a baby walker. He turns his head when his name is called and reacts to familiar caregivers. He loves simple “baby games” such as a caregiver pretending to sneeze or making animal sounds. He will laugh out loud when engaging in these activities with a caregiver. He makes eye contact and smiles in response to someone talking, or singling to him. He reaches for toys and can transfer small objects from one hand to the other.

Galen

Boy, Age: 8
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

SN: VSD,ASD, epilepsy, optic nerve hypoplasia, hyperopic astigmatism in both eyes.

G is an eight year old boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which has left him with some dysmorphic facial features and difficulties with problem solving. In difficult situations he resorts to verbal and physical aggression. He enjoys helping out with household activities, specifically in the kitchen. He is visually impaired and has mild intellectual disability. He has been receiving preschool education since last September. He works with a psychologist, speech therapist, and physiotherapist on a daily basis.

G enjoys participating in group activities, but he works better when one-on-one with a therapist. He is capable of focusing for long periods of time on a single activity. When something doesn’t go his way, he can get upset, but with the right motivation he can easily return to his activity. G can’t read, but he can distinguish single letters of the alphabet, and can even copy letters. He can count to twenty. In the future, more focus will be put toward improving his knowledge of the alphabet and helping him manage his emotions.

Kris

Boy, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect: ASD
Listed: May 2023
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Sage

Girl, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome, Congenital heart defect: full atrioventricular conduction, (post-op); premature newborn child
Listed: May 2023
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Quinn

Boy, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Intrauterine infection, pneumonia, premature newborn child of 35-36 weeks of gestation, respiratory disorders; CHD: PFO
Listed: May 2023
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Lia

Girl, Age: 6
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome
Listed: Sep 2023
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Kohar

Girl, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Premature newborn child of 36 weeks; Congenital heart defect – VSD, PFO, Tricuspid valve regurgitation
Listed: May 2023
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Sam

Boy, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Hypoxic-ischemic injury of the central nervous system, Muscular distal syndrome, Congenital hypothyroidism, Congenital heart defect: PFO, additional trabecula in the left ventricle.
Listed: May 2023
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Tigran

Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect, PFO
Listed: May 2023
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Dalita

Girl, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect: VSD, PFO, Pulmonary artery stenosis; discoid dermatitis
Listed: May 2023
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Kerry

Girl, Age: 1
Country Code: EE-4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect (ASD, PDA)

Listed: Apr 2023
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Josie #

Girl, Age: 6
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
 Cornelia de Lange syndrome. Congenital heart malformation – high-degree pulmonary stenosis, atrial septal defect II type; Condition following balloon angiovalvuloplasty;
Listed: Mar 2023
$155.00
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Family history: mother with thalassemia minor 

Josie currently lives in a group home. She is very small for her age. She can turn from her back to her stomach. She tracks objects with her eyes and reacts with smiles and positive movements/expressions when an adult interact with her.  

Thomas #

Boy, Age: 11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect
Infantile Cerebral Palsy; Functional heart murmur; Hemangioma on the right chest ; cognitive delays
Listed: Nov 2017
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Thomas lived in an orphanage for the first 4 years of his life. He was then moved to a group home with 10 other children with disabilities, where he lived for another 4 years. He made developmental progress while in the group home, but was still not receiving the 1:1 care and attention that he needed. He was moved into foster care at age 8 and has made significant gains in all aspects of his development since then.

Thomas can communicate verbally with words and short phrases. He also uses gestures and pointing to objects, in order to communicate his wants and needs to his foster family.
He is a sociable child who enjoys the company of other children, particularly his friends with whom he loves to play. He is so full of energy, enjoying running, climbing, and riding his bike (which is fitted with stabilizers). He particularly likes to kick a ball around in the garden with his friend and play with balloons. On outings to the park and the zoo, he takes great interest in everything he sees but loves most of all anything with wheels.

His motor skills have improved recently and he is able to do more complex activities without being told how. For example, when his jacket sleeves are inside out he turns them the right way round before dressing himself. He takes great interest in many different kinds of toys. He loves the rides in the school bus every day. He is in a small class group. He is independent with self-help skills such as dressing, undressing, toileting, eating and drinking.

Sally and Cory

Sibling Group
Ages: 7, 6
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect
Listed: Dec 2022
$370.00
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Cory was born premature. He has cerebral palsy, paresis of the limbs, with a predominance of the lower limbs. He moves in a wheelchair, has a vision defect, convergent strabismus, amblyopia, cryptorchidism. Cory moves on his fours or in a wheelchair. The boy tries to be independent – he feeds himself, uses the toilet, gets dressed. He has therapies every day and can walk with adult’s help. The caregiver shared with the agency representative that there is a huge potential that he can walk independently.

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

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

Cale

Boy, Age: 3
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays
Global developmental delay; Severe perinatal asphyxia, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, epileptic events under management and controlled, modulated and overcome cardiogenic shock, secondary ventilatory failure, suspected early sepsis, late sepsis due to treated Klebsiella pneumoniae, resolved hypocalcemia, resolved hyponatremia, hyperphosphatemia, child of a consuming mother of psychoactive substances and high neurological and psychosocial risk.
Listed: Nov 2022
$25.20
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Cale loves to be cuddled and held. Cale likes to listen to music and feel different textures. Agency staff met Cale in October of 2022. Contact them to learn more about Cale and his listed medical needs!

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Jeremy

Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
Listed: Oct 2022
$336.10
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Jeremy was met by agency staff in July of 2022. He has a beautiful smile that lights up the room. Jeremy is affectionate with his foster mother and loves to listen to her sing. He really enjoys music! Jeremy will need a family who can provide dedicated care and one who can continue to help him develop and grow. We can’t wait to see who his family will be!

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Michey #

Boy, Age: 10
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Craniofacial disorder, Down syndrome
Internal hydrocephalus – post Ventriculoperitoneal shunt condition. heart condition – complete AVSD with partially closed chambers. Cleft palate -surgically corrected. Post bacterial meningitis condition – unspecified and acute pyelonephritis. Delays in all aspects of development.
Listed: Jun 2022
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Michey walks while holding one hand of an adult. He can take 2-3 steps independently, but is not yet walking independently. He can pull up and cruise along furniture and objects, and also crawls and scoots on his bottom very quickly to get where he wants to go. He has a very short attention span. He lived in an orphanage for the first 7+ years of his life and received very little intervention or opportunities to learn skills. He’s now living in a group home, where he’s receiving therapy and instruction in basic skills. He enjoys listening to music and playing outside on the swing.

Nevan #

Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Hydrocephalus
State after intraventricular hemorrhage. Internal hydrocephaly: VPA inserted. Cortical blindness. Congenital heart abnormality: type 2 atrial septal defect (persisting foramen ovale). Hypospadias. Bilateral cryptorchidism. Delayed physical development and severely delayed psychomotor development.
Listed: May 2022
$1,125.00
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Nevan was born prematurely, to a young mother. He had a difficult neonatal period, with use of mechanical ventilation.
The child has a severe impairment of the central nervous system: posthemorrhagic internal hydrocephaly; a VPA shut was inserted in April 2018; later it was twice revised. The child is in a stationed impaired state of health. ECG: Persisting foramen ovale with positive natural evolution; no therapy needed.

Nevan will need observation by a neurosurgeon, pediatric cardiologist; he needs specialized care, physical therapy and kinesiotherapy.

The child turns his head towards sounds. When placed on his side by adults and with help, he can turn the lower part of his body and flip from back to front and vice versa. When awake he is placed in a baby chair. Coefficient of development: 8.
The boy laughs loudly when teased; he is happy when hearing the voice of a known to him adult that he likes. He reacts to the tone of the voice of the person speaking to him. He grasps a toy but does not manipulate with it. He falls easily asleep and sleeps well. He is fed with a bottle. He is calm when being changed and when being bathed.

Orion #

Boy, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Hydrocephalus
Premature, Congenital Heart Defect, strabismus, hydrocephalus, general delays
Listed: May 2022
$1,168.50
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Special needs: Prematurity III stage Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; persistent foramen ovale; peripheral pulmonary stenosis; moderate communicating hydrocephalus; retinopathy of a prematurely born child; convergent strabismus.

This is the case of a male child, born prematurely III degree (1180 g), with a complicated perinatal history and pathological neonatal period. Subsequently he developed moderate communicating hydrocephalus and is delayed in his motor and mental development; there are changes in his tone and reflexes.

The child was diagnosed with a congenital heart malformation (persisting foramen ovale and PAC), which required therapy for a certain period of time. His cardiac status has improved. Given the severe prematurity, he has retinopathy of a prematurely born child and strabismus. The ophthalmic status is being monitored. The boy needs to be followed up by a pediatric cardiologist, a neurologist and an ophthalmologist. A systematic motor rehabilitation is conducted.

The child can flip from back to front, he is unable to sit, he is unable to rise on his feet on his own. The boy reaches out and grabs with his hands and can hold toys for a short time. He follows with his eyes and turns his head after moving toys and people; he smiles when they talk to him gently; he winces and listens to a loud sounds and reacts briskly when familiar adults are talking to him. The boy pronounces sounds and random sound combinations. The child is completely dependent on the care of adults. Diapers are used.

Update Aug 2023:His long list of medical issues are all related to his premature birth; his weight at birth was just over 2.5 pounds. His medical needs include: bronchopulmonary dysplasia; pulmonary hypertonia; persistent foramen ovale; peripheral pulmonary stenosis; persistent arterial canal (collateral); periventricular leukomalacia; and retinopathy of a prematurely born child. This bright boy can hold toys and play with them purposefully. He begins to babble and recognizes familiar people, greeting them with smiles and laughter. He is calm but expresses displeasure by crying when he is unhappy or his needs are not being met. He is not yet able to feed himself, and though he can roll from front to back, he does not yet sit or stand unassisted.

Alonzo

Boy, Age: 7
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome, CHD
Listed: Mar 2022
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$3,848.83
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Alonzo is a young boy with a bright smile!  Alonzo likes sports and books. He adapts well to his surroundings and willingly follows the regular routines and daily habits in his environment. He is alert and attentive. Alonzo has the ability to express his feelings of like and dislike.

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Alonzo now has a SPECIAL Brittany’s Hope Grant of $9,200 in addition to his $1,000 MAA grant and his Reece’s Rainbow account. No fundraising required, but all other Brittany’s Hope requirements still apply. Contact Sarah Hansen at: sarah@madisonadoption.org for more info about this special grant for Alonzo!

Mariah

Girl, Age: 8
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAS, premature birth, heart defect, anemia, lordosis, short lower and upper limbs, microcephaly, respiratory failure
Listed: Jan 2022
$5,040.00
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According to her caregiver, Mariah is a sweet girl, she is such a little “doll”, she likes dresses, shoes, likes to dance and she has an amazing personal charm. But she also has a strong character, pursues a goal, and is very curious about the world. She wants to be independent – she eats her meals alone, uses the toilet herself (and has a good appetite!) – and she also is willing to help.

Mariah has good motor activity, she is physically active, willing to dance and sing. Mariah has a lot of energy, is enduring, does not get tired quickly, and often changes body positions. She tries to be independent.  She does not react with anger to her failures. She is persistent in carrying out instructions and tries to finish what has been started. The girl eats her meals alone, uses the toilet herself, and has a good appetite.

The agency’s representative in country met her in  December 2021 and they have videos and photos to share with an interested family. At the end of the visit while saying goodbye, she quietly asked the representative to find a mother for her.

The agency offers a discount to a special family for this beautiful and brave girl.

Paula

Girl, Age: 10
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
speech delay, kidney and heart defects, ADHD
Listed: Sep 2021
$30.40
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She has multiple special needs including mild intellectual disability, speech delay, ADHD, heart and kidneys defects.

She is a sensitive and cuddly girl who is friendly with other children and likes playing together. She is working on new skills every day and making a great progress! She willingly participates in all activities and has no problems with behavior.  She likes to help with making sandwiches for lunch and always eager to help. Her self-serving skills are good.

 

 

Luna

Girl, Age: 9
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect-ASD
Listed: Nov 2017
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$2,570.05
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File update available from early 2020!  She is well-behaved for her foster family, and considered “high-functioning.”   MANY VIDEOS AVAILABLE!

Luna is an absolutely precious girl! Luna went into a foster family in Oct. 2014. She is said to have a good appetite and is close to her foster grandma. Luna is an active little girl who likes crowded places, listening to music, toys that make sound, and outdoor activities. Do not miss her written update and all of her videos! She’s a waiting gem!

 

Cherlin

Girl, Age: 12
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
congenital heart disease (VS, PDA, OSD)
Listed: May 2021
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Cherlin was diagnosed with congenital heart disease (VS, PDA, OSD) and had successful surgery when she was just an infant. Her heart is now healthy. At age seven, she was described as sunny and active. She is able to do daily tasks (toileting, eating, brushing her teeth, folding clothes, etc.) independently. She runs fast, colors inside the lines, likes dancing and performing, has a good sense of rhythm, and remembers actions correctly. Her communication is good and she understands adult instructions. She is able to draw a circle and count to ten.

Brecker

Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome
Down syndrome and patent foramen ovale
Listed: Apr 2021
$144.00
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Brecker is an adorable and curious boy! At 10 months old he could turn over and grasp toys; he often bangs toys together. He loves to go into the garden to play in nature. Brecker enjoys being in the sun and likes to look around his outdoor surroundings.

Teddy #

Boy, Age: 8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
congenital heart malformation: ASD, VSD; infantile cerebral palsy – ataxic form; moderate mental delay; autistic manifestations in behavior
Listed: Jul 2019
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Despite his diagnosis of infantile cerebral palsy Teddy walks independently. He climbs on and gets off the bed independently. Teddy examines objects with hands, eyes and mouth. He is able to transfer objects from one hand to another. He is able to hold two toys in his hands and knock them in one another.

When the foster mother leaves the room Teddy would start crying and looking for her.

He likes playing with musical toys and shows excitement when they make sounds. He also looks at and likes some of the TV commercials.

The foster mother feeds Teddy with a spoon and some improvement has been reported, as he is now eating solid food. Teddy loves bananas, biscuits with milk, homemade soups and sops.

Maggie

Girl, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Cleft palate, repaired cleft lip, CHD (PDA), delays, fused fingers
Listed: Oct 2015
$25.00
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Maggie is a precious little one. She arrived at the orphanage when she was about 6 months old; a frail and quiet baby girl. She was found to have a cleft lip and palate, CHD (PDA), and the ring finger and middle finger of her left hand fused. She had the lip surgery in 2014, but no palate surgery yet, to our knowledge. Her heart defect, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, is not at all uncommon. An x-ray of her hand showed mostly adhesion of the adjacent skin of the two fingers. Maggie has delays of both motor skills and speech. It is difficult to say if the delays are due to her known medical issues (plus unknown care for her first 6 months), or if there may be another cause. We do know Maggie needs help. She needs a family to love her unconditionally, and medical care plus therapies to help her reach her full potential. Maggie needs a family.

Lolita

Girl, Age: 14
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Brain dysplasia; post-operative congenital heart disease
Listed: Jun 2014
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Lolita is looking for a special family that will be hers forever. She is diagnosed with brain dysplasia and post-operative congenital heart disease. Lolita was abandoned at 4 years of age…can you even imagine? She had a surgery for her CHD before arriving at the orphanage. She can walk alone without help, but her step is a bit abnormal. She is curious and observant of her surroundings.Lolita is reserved, but gets along with her caretakers. When asked something, she will shake her head. Currently she is receiving preschool education in the center. Lolita can feed herself and use the bathroom independently, but her language is delayed. She has trouble with pronunciation and is only saying simple words. She will receive speech training to help her with this. Lolita has fine muscular tension of the limbs, but her motion is fairly flexible. Her fine motor of the upper limbs is poor. She enjoys going for walks outside and building towers with blocks. Lolita is gentle, cute, and quiet. She has a sweet smile. She likes to watch TV, listen to music and she is an easygoing child.

Update 4/2015- Look who is smiling again! From an adoptive family who met her on a visit to her orphanage. Lolita is definetly delayed, but she is walking and her smile has returned!

Kenny

Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Listed: Oct 2015
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Kenny recently turned two years old. When he was about 4 months old, he was left at a safe haven drop spot at the local orphanage. Kenny has a heart defect (patent foramen ovale) but it is reported to be closing on its own and it’s thought that it will not require surgery. He may have bronchopulmonary dysplasia (abnormal development of lung tissue) which affects premature babies, who are born with underdeveloped lungs. [According to the internet, many babies diagnosed with BPD will recover close to normal lung function, but this takes time. Scarred, stiffened lung tissue will always not work as well as it should. But as infants with BPD grow, new healthy lung tissue can form and grow, and might eventually take over much of the work of breathing for damaged lung tissue.] Kenny received treatment for BPD in March, 2014 and now his condition is improved, with decreased incidents of shortness of breath.

Recently, the orphanage’s physical therapy team has been working on the right side of his body, which seems a little weaker than the left. He is not able to hold things in his right hand. Kenny’s mental development is age appropriate. His physical development is good – he can crawl, sit, and walk holding on. Kenny is very attached to his nannies and loves to play with the 10 children in his room. Can Kenny be the son you’ve been searching for?

Jonathan

Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Congenital heart defect; extra fingers, tracheotomy
Listed: Nov 2015
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Jonathan turned two in July. He was abandoned near a garden when he was about three weeks old and has lived in the orphanage ever since. Jonathan was born with a few challenges: a congenital heart defect which was repaired when he was two months old and is thought to be resolved, extra fingers on both hands, a small ear lobe deformity, and torticollis. At 10 months old, he had surgery to reconstruct his larynx and now has a tracheotomy, which is checked every 6 months and hopefully will be removed soon. At 11 months old, he had a feeding tube placed in his stomach (possibly due to the tracheotomy) which will be removed when he’s better able to eat and drink. Jonathan’s left testicle is under-developed. The tracheotomy prevents him from speaking or making any sounds.

Jonathan is described as quiet and shy. He likes listening to music, making others laugh, and playing with toys. He is cruising around his play area and on the verge of walking independently.

Jonathan needs a special family who can see past his current medical issues and help him reach his full potential. Could you be the family for him?

Jake

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Complicated CHD, left hearing test is failed to pass, HBcAb: Positive; mild abnormal intellectual development
Listed: Mar 2014
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According to the last up date on Jake from the home he is living in: “We arrange gentle indoor light for all children as well as quiet indoor environment. We help him do the body exercises in the morning and afternoon respectively in order to strength his body and facilitate his development. We also show him bright colors and train him to grasp building blocks. The caregivers often teach him pronounce words and he could make ah-ah, ya-ya sound. We also sing songs for him. He is given some gentle and lovely music in order to training the auditory sense. He is trained swimming once per week before one half year old in order to strength his body. Since he is in the process of development and growth, and receives balanced nutrition, moderate exercises everyday as well as has large and bright living condition and good life quality, therefore, he has normal physical development.”

Huxley

Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Congenital Heart Defect, neurogenic bladder
Listed: Aug 2019
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Huxley is introverted, fairly quiet, smart and obedient. He’s shy and doesn’t have great communication yet. He doesn’t like to share with others and he will cry to get attention; if someone grabs his toy, he doesn’t know how to get it back and he only cries there. He has normal sleep and mainly has nutrition porridge.

At the age of 4 and a half, his gross motor ability is increasing, such as riding children’s bike, walking in a line, jumping with one feet and bouncing the ball; he also can help the caretaker to finish simple tasks. His language, understanding and expressions are all increasing; he is able to imitate animal’s sounds and actions.

Grace

Girl, Age: 16
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Grace has been diagnosed with Postoperative ASD (CHD). Grace has recovered well after her operation from 2010.
Listed: Jan 2016
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Grace is outgoing, smiles often, and likes playing with other children. She is a beautiful girl and is curious about the outside world. When intrigued by new objects, she will carefully observe and explore them. She likes meeting new people, and gets along with other children her age. She is a very active 5 year old. She can run and jump, can feed herself and use the restroom by herself. She can take on and off her clothing independently. She understands the meaning of “no”, can call “father”, “mother”. She can say “one, two” “give” “want” “fetch.” She enjoys listening to music and singing loudly. Even though nobody can understand what she is singing and yelling, she is very happy and involved in it. Even though she does not like speaking, she is very smart and observant. Grace likes to help the aunt to do some housework, such as folding the quilts and picking up toys. When the caretakers are holding the young children and they drop their toys, Grace will take the initiative to retrieve the toys. When the aunts want to feed the babies, Grace will take the initiative to bring them a towel. Her favorite fruits are bananas and small tomatoes. She also likes desserts.

Frankie Lee

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Listed: Aug 2015
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Frankie Lee, a sweet little boy, is five years old. He was abandoned at eight months. Frankie was born with a congenital heart disease (complex single atrium, single ventricle) and when we visited with him in late June, his lips and fingernails were a bit blue, so we knew his cardiac needs were pressing. We were able to have him transferred to China Little Flower, and a few weeks ago Frankie had surgery (pulmonary vein diversion and a central shunt). He has made a great recovery and he has returned to his foster family back in his province. He may need additional surgery down the road but his condition is much improved now.

Frankie Lee is reported to have normal intelligence but hadn’t attended school yet due to his cardiac condition (however, this report is now several years old).

Frankie Lee is a bit shy and very attached to his foster mom. He loves listening to music and dancing along to the rhythm. Could Frankie Lee be your son? Can you provide the cardiac care he needs?

Tripp

Boy, Age: 15
Country Code: Asia.1: This country is currently not actively processing adoptions, due to COVID.
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Arrhythmia, mental delays
Listed: Sep 2013
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Tripp is a bright boy who likes studying and playing with his classmates. He also likes music and dancing. He is growing up healthy and happy. He is a lovely child!!

Pablo

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-5
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Mental delays, speech developmental disorder, congenital cardiopathy – Ebstein anomaly or Horner syndrome (heart murmur)
Listed: Jan 2015
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An echo-cardiogram and electrocardiogram performed showed ebstein anomaly (Horner Syndrome), moderated apical interventricular communication. He doesn’t require surgical treatment based on electrocardiogram results; he requires biannual follow up with both echo-cardiogram and electrocardiogram. It is possible that as an adult he will probably require tricuspid valve replacement.  Pablo doesn’t show signs of recent or past of physical abuse.

Merlin

Boy, Age: 16
Country Code: Asia.2
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Moderate Intellectual Deficiency and Congenital Cardio Disease
Listed: Nov 2011
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From the time that Merlin was born until January 2008, he was hospitalized due to his poor health condition at birth. From January 2008 to January 2010, Merlin lived with his birth mother, who was his primary caregiver. He presently resides in an orphanage.

Merlin was born at 35 weeks gestation. After birth, he was diagnosed with ventricular and atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus (large). He received several operations. At the age of 2 years, Merlin received frenulum incision due to his speech development delay. He has since been evaluated for speech, cognitive, and motor development. He began receiving therapy for his delays and was evaluated as having moderate intellectual deficiency. He continues to receive therapy while residing in the orphanage. Physically, Merlin has a wide nasal bridge, eyelids slanting downwards, big thumbs, wide gaps between his fingers, and conditions of short attention, motion disharmony, and blurred pronunciation.