Brad #

Boy, Age: 2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Glanzmann thrombasthenia; delays in development

Listed: May 2022

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

Brad walks independently. He plays with toys. He will fill a container with small toys and “pour” or “dump” into another container and continue the game back and forth. He can nest cups by putting them in the correct size order. He goes to other children, smiles to them and takes them by the hands. He smiles and observes with interest the faces of adults when gently talked to or sung to. He understands object permanency. He demonstrates pretend play skills related to kitchen/cooking (putting a spoon in a bowl and stirring, etc) and also bathing a baby. He shows good development in social play skills.

Sadie #

Girl, Age: 2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Progressive ossifying fibrodysplasia

Listed: May 2022

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

Sadie has limited movement in her neck, back and hands/arms (due to limited movement of the shoulders). She has more range of motion in her left arm vs her right. She compensates for her limited mobility. She stands on her toes to reach objects (when she cannot extend her arms) and holds on to a support to bend down or she seeks assistance from an adult. She walks, plays with toys, and interacts with her environment. She can put together wooden puzzles, stack rings and perform other basic tasks. She can take the cap off a pen and tries to draw shapes. She interacts with familiar people. She initiates games such as peek-a-boo. She will point to things she wants to communicate her wants/needs. She dances along to music. She can say some simple single syllable words such as ma-ma, but mostly communicates with gestures. She lived in a home with a younger child for a while and did well with the younger child. The foster family limits her interactions with other people, because they are afraid she will get hurt, due to her physical limitations. She plays well with other people, when she is around them. She does not go to preschool due to the fear her foster family has that she will be injured. She shows a preference to certain objects and TV shows (Peppa Pig and Masha the Bear).

Videos from May 2022 show Sadie walking, playing with toys, putting a puzzle together and interacting with adults. The videos show Sadie’s physical limitations.

Bronner #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder

Congenital maxillofacial anomaly – haylognoplatosis. Condition after cheiloplasty. Protein energy malnutrition, developmental delays

Listed: May 2022

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

Bronner has recently started walking. He eats from a spoon. He explores toys, but often throws them. He remembers the activities of his daily routine and follows his daily schedule well. He explores his environment and interacts with other people.

Randy #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD

mild developmental delays; attention deficit disorder

Listed: May 2022

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

Randy recognizes letters and numbers and can say their names in English. He has difficulty with articulation and English is easier for him than his native language, though he does know both the English alphabet and that of his native language. He can recite his colors in English too. He speaks in short two word sentences that is difficult to understand due to articulation issues. He can add one digit numbers and 1 plus 2 digit numbers ending in zero (such as 20 + 4). He can identify most objects. He has difficulty with fine motor skills, such as handwriting. He feeds himself, and likes to smell everything before eating it. He can get undressed unassisted, but still requires some assistance with dressing, specifically with putting his shoes on. He is completely toilet trained. He still requires some assistance with getting dressed due to his fine motor delays. He demonstrates pretend play skills and has the ability to role play, like pretending to be a sleeping baby. He is hesitant when meeting strangers and takes time to adapt to new people and new situations. He enjoys playing with construction sets and legos. He is musical and will imitate melodies. He memorizes poems that are read to him.

The agency has videos from April 2022, which show him interacting with the team member who visited him, talking, answering questions, playing videos on a cell phone, and building a house with legos.

Trey #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy with paraparesis of the lower limbs, mixed form.

Listed: May 2022

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

Trey had a rough birth with vacuum extraction; he received treatment in the intensive care unit. He has been lagging behind in his neuro-psychic development since his early childhood. He started walking without aid late in his life. He follows simple instructions and plays with musical toys; with assistance he nests rings. He often imposes his will. He is restless when sleeping. Trey often cries without a reason. He does not play with other children and prefers contacts with adults. At times he exhibits auto-aggression and stops after distraction.

Presently, the child does not show interest towards his environment and is not interested in the surrounding world. He looks at his toys and touches them but is not interested in them. He takes a toy but quickly throws it away. He does not react to his name but now he makes a difference between known people and strangers. When asked, he does not seek objects with his eyes. He reacts to sounds and likes it when people talk to him tenderly. He responds with joy to simple jesting. His speech is not developed; he produces guttural sounds and listens to them. He reacts positively when hearing human voices.

Trey has regular consultations with a psychologist and a speech therapist, as well as with a pediatric psychiatrist and a neurologist. His delay in his neuro-psychic development was confirmed. The child has undergone a surgery for his strabismus.

Alexei #

Boy, Age: 4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Hydrocephalus

hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy; multicystic encephalopathy; nonobstructive internal and external hydrocephalus; epilepsy; cavernous hemangioma; umbilical hernia; specific developmental disorder of the motor function.

Listed: May 2022

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

This is the case of a male child born with extremely low weight (grade III immaturity) and heavy early neonatal period (intubation in the first minutes after his birth; seizures). Later he had disorder of the central nervous system, i.e. hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, multicystic encephalopathy, internal and external hydrocephalus. The child is in an impaired general state of health; he takes opisthotonos position; he has spastic quadriparesis and repeated day and night tonic seizures against the background of anticonvulsant therapy; myorelaxant medication is applied. He is not subject to surgical treatment and insertion of a VP shunt.
The child needs special care and supervision by medical specialists.

He depends completely on the staff taking care of him and often has respiratory infections. He takes food from a bottle and hardly takes in the quantity of food determined for him, and throws out from time to time. The boy reacts to speech and when being touched.

Alexei exhibits no interest to contact other children. He easily makes tactile contacts with adults with no resistance, including with strangers.

The child depends on the staff of the institution. Diapers are used; he does not communicate his physiological needs by crying. Sleeping routine: he naps in the day and sleeps at night; he easily falls asleep and easily wakes up. He has a routine in receiving proper food and liquids distributed over time.

Dean #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Hydrocephalus

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection. Internal hydrocephaly: state post implantation of a VP shunt. Quadriparetic syndrome. Cortical blindness. Cataract. Rickets. Protein energy malnutrition.

Listed: May 2022

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

This is the case of a male child born from a pathological pregnancy with very low weight and indications of congenital cytomegalovirus infection. In the early neonatal period posthemorrhagic internal hydrocephaly was found and at the age of 2 months a VP shunt was implanted. Due to malfunctioning of the shunt, it was replaced when the child was 9 months old.

Dean is in a stationed impaired general state of health with a severe quadriparetic syndrome, pseudobulbar paresis and cortical blindness. Also, total cataract of both eyes has been found which cannot be treated surgically due to the severely damaged state of health of the child. He is fed via a nasogastric tube. He is severely delayed in his physical and neuro-psychic development. His condition is being monitored by medical professionals.

Nevan #

Boy, Age: 4

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

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

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.

Augustus #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Hydrocephalus

Internal hydrocephalus: state after implantation of a VP-shunt; epilepsy; spastic quadriparesis; cortical blindness; delay in the neuro-psychic development

Listed: May 2022

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

Augustus was born full term, and was found that he has internal hydrocephalus; at the age of 4 months a liquid drainage valve system was implanted. The child lies in bed; he has spasticity in his limbs and his active and passive movements are limited. He depends completely on the care provided by adults. He receives kinesiotherapy. The child is subject to observation by a neurologist and by a neuro-surgeon.

The child’s lower and upper limbs are highly spastic and are with diffuse muscle hypotonia. His fine motor skills are not developed. He does not grasp a toy given to him. Atanas holds his hands bent in fists. He is seriously delayed in his psychomotor development. The boy reacts to tactile stimulation by adults. When teased, he does not smile. He is unable to interact with the other children. Atanas depends completely on the care provided by adults. He is fed by a bottle. From time to time he cries when given a shower. He sleeps well.

Orion #

Boy, Age: 2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Hydrocephalus

Premature, Congenital Heart Defect, strabismus, hydrocephalus, general delays

Listed: May 2022

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

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.

Adrien

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Hernia, Arnold Chiari II syndrome, orthopedic foot defect (clubfoot)

Listed: Apr 2022

Available to Single Mothers

Adrien is a charming and smiley boy. His behavior is very good, he respects the rules in the orphanage. He is interested in learning new things and willingly participate in games and activities. His skills are importing in all spheres. He is willing to play all games proper to his age.

Bodie #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Endocrine disorder, Global developmental delays

Listed: Apr 2022

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

Bodie has a diagnosis of moderately impaired general condition which requires constant adult attention and supervision. He was born prematurely. He has congenital hydronephrosis grade 3 of both kidneys with congenital mega-ureters and is underdeveloped in his neurological and mental development. He does not make eye contact and does not have developed speech — although he does not use words, he hums and shouts to express himself. He is interested in toys but without creative play. He began sitting independently at 2 years 9 months. He stands but cannot walk independently, and uses diapers day and night due to kidney condition, and requires constant adult supervision for his daily needs. Additional photos and a brief video are available upon request.

Brandon #

Boy, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Children’s hemiplegia, right-sided.Epilepsy. Convergent strabismus. Hypermetropia

Listed: Apr 2022

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

Brandon walks, runs and climbs. His right side has some weakness, but he is able to use his right leg and right arm/hand. He does favor his left arm/hand and completes more activities using his left hand. However, he can use his right hand and has recently started completing activities with the right hand as well. Brandon speaks in sentences. He asks questions and cal also answer questions appropriately and follow verbal directions. He knows his colors and body parts. He’s currently working on learning to tell time. He is able to play and draw independently. He enjoys playing with cars/trucks and robots. He enjoys playing on the playground with other children. He can independently climb/play on the play structures. He is receiving academic instruction and therapy to help with deficits. He continues to make progress both physically and developmentally.

Nora #

Girl, Age: 9

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Other Special Needs

infantile cerebral palsy, left-sided hemi paresis; Congenital anomaly of the nose and ear; cognitive delays

Listed: Mar 2022

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

Nora lived with her birth family until she was 3 years old. She was removed due to neglect and placed with a foster family. She lived there for 2 years. The foster family did not want to raise a child with disabilities, so Nora was moved into a group home. Nora likes listening to children’s songs and singing, watching TV, cartoons, playing with a ball and with dolls. During the summer, she loves playing on the swing. Nora walks independently while swinging her left leg.

Her fine motor skills are underdeveloped; she has not formed skills for writing. She has a poor grip in the left hand. She recognizes parts of her body – hands, nose, ears. She recognizes her reflection in a mirror. She interacts appropriately with both children and staff in the group home. She enjoys talking and speaks freely in conversation with the other children. She follows directions and can answer questions, though she often just smiles when asked a question (which may be because she doesn’t understand the question or doesn’t know the answer).

Photos and videos from March 2022 are available through the agency.

Melly

Girl, Age: 3

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

FAS, heart defect, facial dysmorphia, scoliosis

Listed: Feb 2022

Precious Melly keeps waiting for a family of her own. She is cute and sociable girl who likes receiving individual attention and praises. Melly is a petite girl with dark and curly hair. She likes books and puzzles, and she loves art! She can eat and drink without help. She sleeps through the night and has 2 hours nap after lunch. She has PT, OT and speech therapy. With the right care and support, Melly is capable of making beautiful progress in life. She is a treasure to have around and would absolutely love to join a forever family!

Mariah

Girl, Age: 7

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

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.

Izak

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, HIV or Hep

possible HIV infection or contact with smb. HIV positive
encephalopathy of unspecified aetiology
CHD: atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect

Listed: Mar 2019

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Siblings

Sizable Grants $2,500+

Izak has two older siblings, same region but far away; they must be adopted together!

Alan

Boy, Age: 11

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Listed: Dec 2021

Alan is amazing 10 years old boy who had a rough start with an unstable and unhealthy environment. He is the victim of parental physical abuse and suffers from post-traumatic past

He connects well with both peers and adults. He is calm, helpful and kind. The boy eagerly learns about nature, sings songs, makes interesting art works, uses computer programs well.

He needs a forever home to support him as he continues to overcome negative experiences of his past and shower him with the love every child deserves.

He has a lot of potentials and wants to be adopted. He is highly recommended by his caregivers. The family with an involved, hands-on father will be ideal for this boy. He would do really well as the youngest or only child (or in a family where the other children are grown). He needs an experienced adoptive family who can give him a lot of one-on-one attention and help build his trust in humanity back.

Tristan

Boy, Age: 11

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Listed: May 2021

Available to Single Mothers

He lives at the orphanage since 2016. Normal weight and height parameters. Psychomotor development is normal. He is the victim of parental physical abuse and suffers from post-traumatic past. He is under the care of psychiatrist and take medication. No medical diagnoses in his chart, but trauma. You could tell that he is emotionally somewhat fragile.

He is communicative, talkative and charming boy. Positive relationship with peers and adults. His teachers describe him as very good, active and independent student. The computer class, math and English are his favorite subjects. He loves to play soccer, card games and chess. He has a lot of potentials and wants to be adopted. He is highly recommended by his caregivers. The family with an involved, hands-on father will be ideal for this boy. He would do really well as the youngest or only child (or in a family where the other children are grown). He needs an experienced adoptive family who can give him a lot of one-on-one attention and help build his trust in humanity back.

Vann #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Hydrocephalus

bilateral cleft of the upper lip with a cleft of the hard and soft palate; cheiloplasty; hydrocephalus; cognitive delays

Listed: Oct 2021

*** 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, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

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

Vann smiles and reacts when caregivers interact with him. He can roll around in his crib and is often placed in a walker. He picks up toys, shakes them and tries to manipulate them.

Update Jan 2022: He’s now independently sitting, standing up in his crib holding on to the rails and taking steps when holding the hands of an adult. He’s receiving daily physical therapy to get stronger and the therapist believes he will soon learn to walk. He maintains eye contact and enjoys interacting with other adults and children Vann has undergone the second stage of cleft surgeries. He’s now eating soft foods from a spoon. He’s currently living in a group home with children who are more significantly delayed. His social worker believes this will prevent him from developing appropriate communication and social skills, so she is actively looking for a therapeutic foster family for Vann, so that he can continue to reach developmental milestones.

Leo & Kyle (Twins)

Sibling Group

Ages: 9, 9

Country Code: EE-7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Other Special Needs

Listed: Oct 2021

Leo is very agile and curious. He likes to read and play sports and is talented in music. He has many friends, has completed 3rd grade and is eager to learn at school. He is helpful and quick to understand. He is describe as curious, calm, friendly and smart. He forms his own opinions and quickly absorbs new information. He is very interested in creative play and books. He is talented in music and likes to sing, dance and play instruments. When conflict occurs, he tends to feel hurt and then he checks for others feelings. He tries to provoke other children when he gets angry. He communicates well and has strong social skills. He enjoys playing with other children. He is diagnosed with Hypermetropia.

K is active, strong and is very close with his brother. He enjoys music and is in the 2nd grade. He is independent, curious and likes to think. He is talented in music and enjoys tasks where fine motor skills are required. He has congenital glaucoma and can’t see with his left eye. He is self conscious of his eye, has low self esteem and visits a psychologist to help him learn how to manage his anger and express his emotions. He likes to be alone or in a quiet environment and enjoys watching TV. He has difficulty making friends but wants to communicate with other children and staff members. He has a speech disorder and difficulty with attention, concentration and self regulation. He takes medication to lower his anxiety. He is diagnosed with mixed disorder of scholastic skills, congenital cataract and congenital glaucoma.

Jayson

Boy, Age: 13

Country Code: EE-7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

He has been diagnosed with disturbance of activity and attention and mixed disorder of scholastic skills. He received medication which helps him concentrate and do better on daily tasks and school work.

Listed: Oct 2021

Jayson is described as brave, happy, active and loves all sports. He is independent and is able to take care of himself. He takes care of his room and tries to help with food preparation. He likes to be helpful and knows how to repair and construct bikes. He is friendly and tends to take a leadership role by organizing different activities. He is sensitive and impulsively reacts negative to criticism. He loves to be outside and to participate in all kinds of sports. He likes basketball, bike riding, jumping on a trampoline and likes to work “with his hands”. He enjoys art, construction, repair, drawing and listening to music.

Abby

Girl, Age: 6

Country Code: EE-10

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Single Mothers

Abby is a beautiful little girl with big brown eyes. Her gross motor skills are good. She is walking with little assistance. Her non-verbal communication is good. She has a ready smile and will respond to stimuli with her eyes. She is speaking words and attempts to communicate. Doctors have recommended occupational, physical, and speech therapies. Doctors have stated, “Concerning her diagnosis one suggestion is that, the child has epileptic encephalopathy (suspect syndrome Dravet).” (This description was from August 2018)

An update on Abby dated May 7, 2021, states her situation has improved drastically. She has progressed in her motor, cognitive growth and social skills. She readily socializes with her peers and caregivers and follows instructions when given. She has developed a rich vocabulary while still having some difficulty pronouncing some of the words correctly. She imitates different behaviors and LOVES to sing her favorite songs. She is attending an individual program suggested by a therapist.

Abby needs an opportunity for family. Can you imagine what she could do with a family who loves her and supports her in all of these activities? Would you welcome this little girl into your home?

Zalynn #

Girl, Age: 7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome. Congenital heart malformation – interventricular septal defect; subsystemic pulmonary hypertension; abnormal superior vena cava: surgically corrected. Dysplasia of the right kidney. Atopic dermatitis. Divergent concomitant strabismus. Protein-energy malnutrition.

Listed: Oct 2021

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2022, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

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

Zalynn lived with her birth family until after her 4th birthday. Her gross motor skills are well developed. She walks independently, runs, grabs a ball with both hands, kicks a ball, climbs and descends stairs with a railing support and jumps. Her fine motor skills are delayed. She can cut with scissors, but cannot accurately follow lines to cut items out. She holds a pencil and can draw a circle. She’s learning to trace her hand. She feeds herself and drinks from an open cup. She can get undressed by herself and can put her socks and shoes on independently. She requires assistance with other dressing tasks at this time. She responds to her name, follows simple instructions, and can indicate when she’s hungry. Her expressive speech is delayed, but she can communicate using a few simple words. She plays with toys and interacts with adults and other children. She has pretend play skills. She willingly participates in group activities with other children.

Sebastian

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: HIV or Hep, Limb differences

HIV, Speech disorder, atopic dermatitis, clubbed foot

Listed: Oct 2021

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Alivia

Girl, Age: 6

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

She has FAS and epilepsy and resides at the orphanage in Eastern Europe. Alivia is an affectionate girl who loves to hug and kiss the staff. She is soft spoken and initially with new people she will observe quietly but then she is not shy and initiates conversation with people she knows. She loves singing, acting, and dancing. She also loves to draw and listen stories. Alivia’s psychological evaluation report indicates that she has developmental delays. She can be easily distracted but is easily redirected with reminders.

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Sage

Girl, Age: 4

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Speech disorder, developmental delay, Candidiasis, Neurogenic arthritis, Eustachian tube disorder

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

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Edwin

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: HIV or Hep

Toxic liver disease with chronic hepatitis, HIV disease associated with another conditions

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

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Draco

Boy, Age: 3

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: HIV or Hep

Paraplegia, brain disorder, HIV disease associated with another conditions.

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

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Vicky

Girl, Age: 3

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Brain disorder, developmental delay, speech disorder

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

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Nova

Girl, Age: 5

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, HIV or Hep

HIV, Umbilical hernia, speech disorder, developmental delay, ptosis of eyelid, flaccid hemiplegia

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

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Ronnie and Mary

Sibling Group

Ages: 12, 10

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Cognitive Delay, Speech Disorder

Listed: Sep 2021

Ronnie

The girl does not cause any educational problems either at school or in the orphanage. She is very diligent and obligatory. She is happy, independent and caring girl who likes to help with younger children. She is willing to cooperate, she likes meetings with a psychologist and needs time to adapt to a new environment.

She rides a bike, roller-skates, swims, participates in sports and dance activities. Physical activity gives her joy. She has a great artistic talent, but does not believe in herself. She likes to travel and is very curious about life and surroundings, constantly asking questions.

Mary

SN – Moderate intellectual disability, speech disorder

Mary is a very cheerful child. Despite speech disorders, she easily communicates with caregivers or peers. She likes to play with younger children. She carries them in a cart or leads them by the hand. She started learning to roller-skates, likes swimming in the pool, sports and dance activities. She goes to a special school. She doesn’t make any behavior problems. She doesn’t read books on her own, but she likes to see the pictures.

The sisters wish to be adopted together and hope to find a forever family!

Picture of Ronnie coming soon!

Dorie, Nathan, Iggie

Sibling Group

Ages: 8, 6, 5

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

FAS, Abuse, Neglect

Dorie

The girl has a poor vocabulary, and therefore difficulties with understanding. She is active in words, conducts a dialogue, makes a simple description, but her statements are simplified and not always logical. Speech defect (interdental). She is an active child, shows great curiosity and wants to attract attention. She is willing to play and imitate but is less fond of organized games and has difficulty concentrating, as well as controlling and planning his activities. She shows a bond with her siblings, especially her brother Nathan.

Nathan

Strong motor skills – correct for age. Walks, runs, overcomes obstacles. He participates in games, wants to attract attention and is upper active.

Perception and hand-eye coordination – within the normal range for age. The boy notices details, differentiates shapes and colors. Recognizes pictures, selects pairs. He connects the pictures. He places the blocks in the holes of the puzzle. Builds block structures – simple and complex at the age level. Slight speech delay. Social behavior and emotional zone – age appropriate. There is a great need for a relationship, attention and contact. Sometimes he is too impulsive and reacts hypersensitive.

Iggie

Low birth weight, FAS

Strong motor skills – the boy walks independently, runs, overcomes obstacles with a slightly lower fluency. He imitates simple, single body movements, claps his hands, raises his hands up, stomps his feet, enjoys simple games with adults, keeps up with the group. He puts circles on the pyramid, builds a tower from blocks, creates a row (“trains”). He scribbles with a crayon without imitating the direction and shapes, but he likes to draw with adults.

Speech shaping – reacts to sounds from the environment, looks for the source of the sound, reacts to musical sounds. Active speech at the word stage – repeats many one and two-syllable words on command. Points to parts of the face, says the correct words (ear, eye, etc.).

Social behavior and the emotional sphere – visible improvement of contact and relationships, establishing contact without difficulty. He is cheerful, establishes basic relations with children, reacts positively to games, and imitates. Develops the basics of independence in everyday activities. Eat by himself.

The children experienced neglect and abuse before coming to the orphanage.

Amara

Girl, Age: 8

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

FAS, Strabismus

Listed: Sep 2021

She is a premature baby. FAS and heath defect (corrected), strabismus. She is s an active, cheerful child who can walk, run and jump. A is a calm girl, she is interested in the surroundings and likes to play.

Paula

Girl, Age: 9

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect

speech delay, kidney and heart defects, ADHD

Listed: Sep 2021

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.

Dion

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

FAS, Low birth weight

Listed: Sep 2021

He is happy and cheerful boy with a great need for individual forms of contact and no behavioral disturbance. He walks correctly, runs, overcomes obstacles, and willingly participates in the physical games. He has the features of motor hyperactivity, but the boy is able to adjust the activity to the form of tasks. Recognizes pictures, selects them in pairs and combines them correctly. Easily places shapes in the holes of the puzzle. Builds simple and complex structures. Mild speech delay – he can name objects, activities, features. Expresses single sentences, also complex ones, but uses these sentences less well.

From an agency representative who met him June 2021: He is pure joy and his little giggle is contagious. He is so sweet, always look happy and friendly. D is getting wonderful care while he waits for a family!

Photos and videos are available through the agency.

Brody #

Boy, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH

bilateral deafness-choclear implant on the ride side; Moderate mental delay with autistic characteristics; Strabismus

Listed: Sep 2021

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Brody walks independently. He is able to navigate stairs and playground equipment at the park. Most of Brody’s delays seem to be related to being unable to hear and communicate his wants/needs. For example, the foster family reports that he is not aggressive, but he does demonstrate frustration at being unable to communicate with them to express his thoughts and what he wants. He uses some gestures to communicate, such as opening the refrigerator to express that he is hungry. He is supposed to be under the care of a specialist to work with him now that he has the cochlear implant (and to continue to develop his communication skills), but this has not been consistent due to COVID restrictions and the fact that the family must travel to another town for Brody to see the specialist. The foster family does report that Brody seems to be able to hear now that he has the implant and they have seen improvements with the implant in place. Brody does attend a day program for children with disabilities and has recently become more interested in the other children.

Emma #

Girl, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus, Other Special Needs

Condition after herpes-viral encephalitis. Hepatitis caused by CMV. Hypotrophy. Hydrocephaly – of mild degree. Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia. Delayed neuro-psychological development.

Listed: Sep 2021

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Emma was recently transferred to a group home where she can receive more specialized care to help her continue to develop and receive appropriate medical care. She is receiving monthly blood transfusions at this time for her anemia. She had surgery to correct clubbed feet in 2020. She can sit unassisted, stand next to a stable support, walk around fixed supports and walk while holding the hand of an adult. Videos from May 2021 show Emma playing with an electronic toy. She is pushing the button to get the toy to make a sound. Her fine motor skills are not well-developed at this time, due to her spasticity. Emma responds positively to adults and other children. She smiles and laughs when adults interact with her.

Zeek #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida

Spina Bifida; shunt placed for hydrocephalus

Listed: Sep 2021

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Zeek is being taught to use a wheelchair. He can currently turn, but has not yet mastered going forward and backwards. He is also learning to pull his torso up and move around when in his bed or on the floor. He can physically handle toys. He picks them up, transfers them between hands, looks for them and retrieves them if he drops them. He can push buttons and activate sensory toys. He follows simple directions such as “give me”. He plays peek-a-boo. He enjoys interacting with the staff. He will hold out his hand for a hand shake, make kissing noises, and reaches to be held. He uses his hands to show how big he will grow up to be when asked by an adult. He is pronouncing sounds and syllables.

Updated May 2022: Zeek was recently moved from a large orphanage to a small group home, where he’s now receiving more interaction and attention. His language skills have started developing. He can now say several words. He enjoys interacting with staff and responds when he receives attention. He enjoys music.

Kai

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Congenital tracheomalacia

Listed: Oct 2020

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

Sizable Grants $2,500+

At age of 2 months old he survived a surgery for heart defect

Mitchell #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

cerebral palsy – an ataxic form

Listed: Jul 2021

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Mitchell walks independently with an ataxic gait. He talk using simple words and simple sentences. He plays with toys. He shows interest in his environment and everything happening around him. He seeks contact with familiar adults.

Photos and videos are available through the agency.

Ian #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

premature birth, delays in all aspects of development

Listed: Jul 2021

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Ian walks with support and can take some independent steps. He’s easily comforted with hugs and affection. He loves music and will smile and dance when he hears it. He also loves cars and trains. His expressive and receptive speech are delayed. He is not yet speaking and the difficulty with communication (his foster mother not understanding what he wants) leads to crying and “meltdowns”. He foster mother reports that he likes to do things his way and he has learned that when he’s told “no”, he can have a “meltdown” and get his way. He has recently started speech therapy to assist with his language delays, but is living in a small town that has limited resources to provide the therapies and support he needs.

Photos and videos are available through the agency.

Bryan #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

cerebral palsy – impacting the lower limbs, cognitive delays

Listed: Jul 2021

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Bryan moves around by scooting on his bottom. He can stand and take a few steps while holding the hands of an adult. He enjoys playing with balls and will hold them, throw them and crawl after them in order to get the ball and throw it again. He says several words and uses them in the correct context. He is very interested in other children and will play with other children and adults.

Update February 2022: Bryan is now walking! The agency has updated photos and videos of him too.

Blaine

Boy, Age: 14

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Malnutrition, Epilepsy, Vision issues, tightened limbs/joints (exact cause/condition unknown); possible cerebral palsy

Listed: Jul 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

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Silvio

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Extremely premature, tracheotomy

Listed: May 2021

Available to Single Mothers

Silvio is a Roma boy who was born extremely premature (22 weeks), with a very low birth weight. He spends 6 months at the hospital and fought for his life! He had a tracheotomy procedure and eye Lasik surgery in October 2017.

Last update 2020: Delayed psychomotor development. Visible improvement after rehabilitation. Feeding the by the bottle, playing with toys, rolls out of the back on the stomach and vice versa. He tries to crawl. A very active child who initiates contact. He makes eye contact, focuses his attention on the human face, and smiles back. Video is available from the adoption agency.

Sierra

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

spastic diplegia, Sequelae of subarachnoid haemorrhage, Epilepsy, Congenital malformation of optic disc, Hypoplasia and dysplasia of lung, Cardiomyopathy

Listed: Feb 2018

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

Sizable Grants $2,500+

Joanna

Girl, Age: 10

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus

Listed: Oct 2014

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New pictures, April 2017

Anna

Girl, Age: 13

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

Internal hydrocephalus (operated), spastic tetraparesis with movement disorders, open oval window, development delays

Listed: Oct 2015

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This little girl is wonderful! I have never met a child with so much personality and spunk. She absolutely loves people and she is so desperate for attention. I held her for most of our visitation time one day. If I tried to put her down she demanded that I pick her up again and then she would kiss all over me. She just wanted someone to be near her. Everyday when my husband would walk through the playground gates she would get a stern look on her face and point at him and then motion for him to come to her… NOW. She would smile from ear to ear when he acknowledged her. You can not help but laugh when you are with her. Even the cold and distant nannies couldn’t keep a solemn expression on their faces when we interacted with her.

She is in need of urgent dental care! I have never seen such decayed teeth before. I am not sure why her mouth is so much worse than all the other children but her mouth is really concerning. She can stand on her own but struggles to lift and bend her legs when she is bearing weight on them. She has a little walker that she does wonderful with. She can walk along a bench by holding on to it but we never saw her walk independently. From what I could tell she does not have any limitations of her upper body.

We never witnessed her show any aggression towards any of the children. When I would sit on the bench holding my daughter she would try to climb in my lap as well, but she never tried to harm my daughter or push her out of the way. She is very hungry for attention and for the love of a family. She would make a wonderful daughter and I am sure she would provide you with a life time of laughter.

This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure only. Families should research the varying impacts of this condition.

Lacey

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder

Cleft palate

Listed: Mar 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

Sizable Grants $2,500+

This child shows significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.

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Nadine

Girl, Age: 12

Country Code: EE-1: Adoptions are not currently being processed in this country. Further information can be given by an adoption agency.

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Moderate mental delay; congenital brain malformation; ventriculomegalia; crossed eyes

Listed: Apr 2015

**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
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Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

Nadine was recently relisted (March 2021)