Jimmy #

Boy, Age: 8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Other Special Needs
Moderate mental delays, significant behavioral disorder requiring additional care or treatment.
Listed: Jun 2026
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Jimmy currently lives in a specialized care setting where he receives support for his developmental needs. He is a sweet boy who benefits from a structured environment and caregivers who understand his unique way of interacting with the world.

Jimmy has significant developmental and intellectual delays and requires assistance with most daily activities, including communication, self-care, and personal hygiene. He is nonverbal and communicates primarily through vocalizations, gestures, and his responses to familiar people and routines. While he does not actively seek out interaction with peers, he responds positively to consistent care, attention, and nurturing relationships.

Physically, Jimmy is healthy and has no motor impairments. He enjoys sensory experiences, including time in a dry pool, tactile activities, ball play, and jumping on a trampoline. He is curious about his surroundings and benefits from hands-on exploration and sensory-based activities.

Myles #

Boy, Age: 2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Cerebral palsy, Speech Delay
cerebral palsy; severe mental delays; significant behavioral disorder requiring care or treatment; Expressive speech disorder. Insomnia
Listed: Jun 2026
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Myles is a sweet little boy born in July 2023. Despite facing significant medical and developmental challenges, Myles continues to make progress and has shown determination as he learns new skills.
Myles has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and severe developmental delays. He requires ongoing therapies and will need a family that is prepared to advocate for his medical, developmental, and educational needs throughout his life. His diagnoses include significant cognitive delays, speech impairment, and motor challenges that affect his mobility and communication.
Although Myles faces many obstacles, he has recently achieved milestones such as learning to sit independently and beginning to pull himself up while holding onto furniture. He enjoys exploring toys, especially those within his reach, and expresses himself through vocalizations and interactions with those caring for him.
Myles will benefit from a family committed to providing a structured, nurturing environment and access to specialized services, including physical therapy, speech therapy, and developmental support. He will need lifelong assistance and care, but with the love and dedication of a family, he can continue to reach his fullest potential.

Rob

Boy, Age: 2
Country Code: EE-7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Global developmental delays, Other Special Needs
Listed: Jun 2026
Diagnoses: premature birth, mixed specific developmental disorders; accompanying diagnoses: problematic and impaired feeding, fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic), secondary atrial septal defect, hyperopia (farsightedness), speech expression disorder, congenital foot deformity, unspecified, other disorder of normal physiological development, optic nerve hypoplasia, pectus carinatum (Pectus carinatum), and pituitary disorder.
Characteristics of the boy: The boy is lively, energetic, and sociable; he takes an active interest in his surroundings and willingly interacts with adults. The boy is communicative—he utters various sounds, enjoys being spoken to, actively seeks attention from those around him, smiles often, and expresses his emotions openly and sincerely. The boy recognizes people close to him, shows affection toward them, and enjoys interacting with them. Physical contact is important to him—he likes to be picked up, cuddled, and carried. He expresses irritation through sounds, intonations, and body language. The boy is interested in toys—he especially likes various balls, musical toys, and books. When listening to music, he reacts actively: he waves his hands, moves his body, and expresses joy. After rehabilitation, the boy has become physically stronger; although his physical development is delayed, he is making steady progress. He crawls quickly, creeps, and is beginning to take his first, still tentative steps. During rehabilitation sessions, the boy actively cooperates with specialists and easily establishes contact. With his smile, openness, and charm, he wins the specialists’ favor and attention. The child’s physical development is constantly monitored by specialists, and he receives the necessary services and assistance. The boy eats a varied diet tailored to his age and individual needs, eats frequently, and has a good appetite. Taking the child’s needs into account, he requires a patient, understanding, and consistent family capable of providing a safe and stable environment, ongoing professional support, and fostering his continued physical and emotional development. The boy is sociable, receptive to interaction, and capable of forming connections; therefore, with the right support, he has the potential to grow and thrive successfully.

Eli

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: Africa-2: Please do not download or share these pictures
Region: Africa
Primary Diagnosis: Limb differences
Listed: May 2026
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Eli is a handsome thirteen-year-old boy whose infectious, radiant smile immediately conveys his loving and determined spirit. Eli was born without legs, but this fact serves only to highlight his incredible resilience and resourcefulness. While Eli has suspected mild cognitive delays, he thrives on interaction and positive reinforcement. Eli will need a family committed to being his fierce advocate—one who will seek out the right mobility resources and provide the educational opportunities that will unlock his full potential. Eli is ready to be defined by his opportunities, not his challenges. He needs a permanent family to provide the unconditional love and stability that will allow him to grow into the confident, independent young man he is clearly meant to be.

Ezekiel

Boy, Age: 2
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Genetic Condition (non-DS), Global developmental delays
Listed: Apr 2026
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Ezekiel was born to a teenage mother whose family faced socioeconomic struggles including overcrowding, poor housing conditions, and a lack of access to basic needs. While his biological mother and grandmother tried to care for him, they lacked the resources and knowledge to meet his specific needs. When Ezekiel was just two months old, health workers noticed he was receiving improper nutrition, such as being fed gelatin from a bottle, and he was taken into care.

Ezekiel primary diagnoses include a genetic condition called Mosaic 1q21.1q22 duplication syndrome, microcephaly, and congenital hypotonia. He also has vision conditions, including optic atrophy and right convergent strabismus (a turned eye). A significant part of Ezekiel’s daily care revolves around his feeding. He has an infantile feeding and swallowing disorder. Because he cannot safely tolerate solid foods, he requires a specialized liquid and purée diet. He needs to eat while sitting at a 90-degree angle, offering thick textures and liquids from a spoon to protect his airway. Despite these challenges, his nutritional status is currently stable. He maintains a healthy weight for his height. He takes a daily iron supplement and actively participates in physical, occupational, and speech therapies. He will need ongoing care from a team of specialists, including genetics, gastroenterology, neuropediatrics, and ophthalmology.

Because of his genetic condition and low muscle tone, Ezekiel experiences significant global developmental delays. Although he is 18 months old chronologically, his developmental milestones currently align with those of a 5- to 6-month-old infant. He requires constant supervision and full support for all daily activities. His motor skills are slowly progressing with the help of his physical therapies, but his hypotonia affects his ability to move independently. His communication is primarily non-verbal, relying on expressions and sounds to connect with his caregivers. With consistent therapy and a structured environment, Ezekiel continues to show steady, beautiful progress at his own pace.

Ezekiel has a remarkably calm, happy, and gentle temperament. In his current foster home, he has formed strong, secure emotional bonds. He finds true refuge, acceptance, and security in the presence of the people who care for him. He manages his emotions well when he feels safe. Ezekiel thrives on physical affection and gentle reassurance. He shows a wonderful sense of confidence and relaxation when his trusted caregivers are nearby. He is an exploratory and willing child who embraces the world around him as long as he feels emotionally supported.

Ezekiel is a delightful little boy who finds joy in the simple things. He loves discovering his own body and spends time happily playing with his hands and feet. He enjoys it when adults and other children play with him, and he loves hearing the familiar voices of his foster family. He is a big fan of animal sounds and enjoys watching colorful shows like Paw Patrol, La Granja de Zenón, and La Vaca Lola. He also loves listening to children’s music. Mornings are a special time for Ezekiel because he absolutely loves taking baths, followed by relaxing gentle massages. He also enjoys going out, looking through car windows, and visiting cool, air-conditioned places like the grocery store.

When it comes to his special diet, Ezekiel has a great appetite! His absolute favorite meals are smooth purées made from beans, spinach, or arracacha mixed with chicken. For a sweet treat, he loves natural fruit compotes made from mango, banana, and apple.

Ezekiel needs a family that can embrace his medical routine while celebrating his beautiful spirit.

Rylee

Girl, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Trauma History
Listed: Apr 2026
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Rylee’s life has not been easy, yet this 12-year-old girl holds out hope for a family who will do what she believes families do: give love, support, companionship, and care.

Rylee is clinically healthy and has good social and emotional skills. However, she has experienced trauma in her young life, including living on the streets for nearly a year after she escaped a care institution she had been placed in. It is unclear where she was during this time or what happened to her, but it is reported that there are no signs of significant emotional impact caused by this situation though she did make some resourceful choices during this time in order to protect herself.

Rylee presents as a girl with a good state of mind, functional social skills and a favorable disposition toward bonding and structured activities. She has expressed a desire for a heterosexual couple, preferably with children, to adopt her. Rylee has a heart for the vulnerable and those who have had to live on the street–and she expects others in her life to be respectful to people in this situation.