Raydor #

Boy, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Possible Autism, Premature

Listed: Sep 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Rey’s birth mother was addicted to Heroin and took Methadone during pregnancy. Rey was born premature and spent the first 5 months of his life in the hospital. Rey knows his alphabet, numbers and colors in both his native language and English. He can do simple addition problems (single digit plus single digit and single digit plus double digit). He speaks in 2 word sentences and memorizes poems. He loves to build houses and other things with Legos and will stay focused on this task for long periods of time. He plays independently and with other children. He enjoys music and often tries to imitate melodies. Rey has some behaviors that are commonly seen in children on the Autism spectrum. He has not had any type of formal evaluation for Autism.

Katrina #

Girl, Age: 9

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

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Listed: Sep 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

Katrina’s physical development and gross motor skills are age appropriate. She talks, but has some difficulty with articulation. Her fine motor skills are developed, but slightly delayed. She is diagnosed with mental delays. She knows and names the colors. She knows the letters of the alphabet and she has started reading. She already counts up to 30 and she writes some numbers. She knows the days of the week, seasons, left vs right, body parts, and can follow directions using instructions such as over/under, front/back, etc. She plays well with other children and enjoys attention from adults. She likes to work on a magnetic board, kinetic sand and active cards. She already colors in a contour and she is very diligent when connecting lines. She can cut and glue ready elements. She can read and the fact that she is being praised for that makes her very happy.

She follows the directions of an adult in relation to the hygiene and household activities. She can dress and undress her. She washes her hands and feeds herself independently, she makes attempts for self-serving. She takes care her belongings. She keeps her materials from school in a certain place.

Julianna

Girl, Age: 12

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Spina bifida

Shunt,

Listed: Sep 2022

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The girl has a congenital defect of the nervous system in the form of a meningeal hernia at the lumbosacral level, a bifurcation of the thoracic spine with hydrocephalus and paralysis of the lower limbs. The girl has a valve in her head that regulates the blood flow in the head and prevents the increase in intracranial pressure. She also has a neurogenic bladder – she needs to drink fluids regularly and change the catheter every 3 hours. She has a visual impairment, wears glasses: ER: +3.5, EL: +4. and uses a wheelchair.

Despite her disabilities, the girl is very active. She is very happy to work during rehabilitation, thanks to which she is willing to participate in social life and has accepted her disabilities. She is attending wheelchair dance classes. The girl functions very well on a daily basis and is independent. She likes to play with younger children and often organizes games for them.

Cattleya #

Girl, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Hydrocephalus

Shunt due to hydrocephalus

Listed: Aug 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

Cattleya crawls, pulls to a stand, cruises around furniture and takes steps while holding two hands. She’s not yet walking independently, but she’s trying! She explores her environment and interacts with people and with toys. She babbles, but is not yet speaking any words. She is happy and enjoys interactions. She enjoys musical toys. Medically speaking, while her official diagnosis is “malformative syndrome”, she has signs of craniosynostosis.

Justice and Marley

Sibling Group

Ages: 13, 9

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

vision impairment, allergies, scoliosis

Listed: Aug 2022

2022 MACC Eligible

They have lived in the orphanage since December 2018. Justice is a sweet, social, independent and kind girl. She is very bonded with her sister, Marley. She is a good student and her life is busy with school activities, trips and competitions. Marley is shy and her sister Justice is a role model for her. She likes to play with other children.

The girls want to be adopted and dream about their future family and new life.

Ernest

Boy, Age: 10

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Blind / VI, Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2022

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This boy wants to be adopted very much, he writes letters for his future family and asks them to come and visit him soon. He is very sensitive and caring child who longs for love and tenderness but sometimes he gets angry and disrespectful… His grades in school are very good but he doesn’t remember about his homework sometimes. He needs a lot of support and supervision from his teacher along with love and support from his future family.

Hennes #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Spina bifida

Arnold-Chiari type II, spina bifida at level L5

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Listed: Aug 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers

Hennes has Arnold-Chiari type II with spina bifida at level L5.

Hennes is described as a very social and happy child. He communicates well with others. He can ask and answer questions and make general conversation. When he has difficulty with a task, he says, “It doesn’t work” in order to get help. A member of the agency’s team visited Hennes and said that he is “very easy to talk to and very smart”. Videos from July 2022 show him talking, answering questions and interacting with the adults. Hennes moves from place to place by crawling and using his upper body strength. He can pull to a stand and hold onto a support. He likes to play with all kind of toys, like balls, cubes, cars, puzzles and etc. He eats independently. He told the team member that he loves apples and orange juice.

Ned #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy; obstructive hydrocephalus; delays in mental development

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Listed: Aug 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

He runs, climbs stairs with help, rides a scooter, plays with cubes and figures which he can nest. Ned recognizes animals and knows their places when arranging a puzzle. He plays with other children, preferring the older ones and copying their actions. He loves music and musical toys, and sometimes dances. He responds to his name, follows directions, is well-intentioned, does not get angry and is not aggressive at all. Ned pronounces various sounds and syllables such as “ma-ma”, “ba-ba”(gandma), “ka-ka”(older sister), “hop”(ups), “meow”(what the cat says), “bau” (what the dog says), “da”(yes), “liu-liu”(swing), “ku -ku”(what the cuckoo says) etc. However, the main communication is related to taking the hand of a familiar adult and bringing her to the object the child wants. He arranges things in his room, chooses his clothes, can put on and take off his shoes, washes his hands by himself, likes to bathe by playing with balls and watering himself with a jug. He’s learning to feed himself independently with a spoon, but still needs pureed foods.

Ned lived in an orphanage for the first 2.5 years of his life. When he entered foster care, he could not sit, stand, make any sounds or have any form of communication. He has made a large amount of progress in just one year, with the help of multiple specialists and his foster family.

Nahla #

Girl, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Asthma, Mental Delays, Possible FAS

Listed: Aug 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers

Medical report indicates that the birth mother is an alcoholic. While it does not state that the mother drank during pregnancy, prospective families should be prepared that Nahla may have FAS.

Nahla is physically healthy. She lived in a neglectful home for the first 4 years of her life, before being removed by social services and placed in foster care. She says individual words and some simple phrases. She has made progress in her development since being placed in foster care, but has had to work through behaviors and medical concerns as a result of the previous years of neglect. Progress is being observed in all aspects of her development.

Pattie and Paul

Sibling Group

Ages: 7, 11

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Global developmental delays, Speech Delay

Listed: Jul 2022

2022 MACC Eligible

Pattie has FAS, hypothyroidism and mental delay.

She completed 3rd grade and needs help with her classes. Her caregivers describe her as kind and nice girl who smiles a lot. She has a positive attitude with her peers and adults. She is very close with her brother.

Paul graduated from kindergarten this year. His health is good, but he has a speech impairment and minor developmental delay. He likes to play outside and enjoys soccer and biking. He loves art and is making progress with learning.

They are nice children who are dreaming of having parents and will do well in a family.

Penelope

Girl, Age: 8

Country Code: EE-5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

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Listed: Jul 2022

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Meet Penelope! She’s currently 8 years old (in July 2022)

Good thing is that Penelope is in good health and that she is strong girl. She is sweet kid and charming in her own way!

Down Syndrome: Generally, Penelope’s development is slowed down in all areas. Her cognitive skills are more affected and they could be described as severe mental retardation. This is happening for two reasons, first one is Down syndrome and everything that goes with it, the second reason would be, her transfer to, and her stay in social institution, hadn’t helped her to develop her potentials.

Wynonna

Girl, Age: 15

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Mental Health

Listed: Jul 2022

2022 MACC Eligible

Wynonna has suffered from mental health issues associated with the grief and loss around the death of her mother. She has made improvements in the orphanage and needs a family who can support her through the process of grief. She lives in the institution since 2021. She is an average student. She is a medically healthy and active young girl waiting for the loving family she deserves.

Aurora

Girl, Age: 4

Country Code: EE-2

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Strabismus, Developmental Delay

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Listed: Jul 2022

2022 MACC Eligible

Aurora is a cheerful child who smiles a lot. She has no problems interacting with kids and adults. She enjoys her individual sessions with her therapists and is typically very involved. She learns how to dress and undress, comb her hair and wash her hands without help. She understands the language but doesn’t speak it yet. She is trying and they are working to motivate her to talk. She recognizes and repeats the sounds of several farm animals and recognizes them in the pictures. She can put together 8–10 pieces of puzzles. She recognizes the basic shapes and primary colors. She is eager to read the books; she flips pages by herself, points to the right pictures and enjoys listening to the short stories.

She seeks attention from her caregivers and can cry or withdraw if they focus on other children. She is physically active but not always participating and needs time to learn new exercises. She can’t jump, and her balance is unsteady. She isn’t afraid of water anymore, can relax and swim with support. She loves to be outside and play on the playground.

Rose #

Girl, Age: 11

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs, Speech Delay

Mild Mental delays and speech delays

Listed: Jul 2022

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Rose was removed from an abusive home at 9 years old and could not even speak the language of her birth country at that time. She now speaks in sentences, understands everything that is said to her and has made rapid developmental progress. During the visit with our team member, she was talking about the Mom and Dad that she’s waiting for and having a fun time posing for all the photos (see below). She currently lives with an older foster couple, who she calls grandma and grandpa. They have worked with her to teach her many self-help skills. She’s now in school and doing well working with a resource teacher.

Owen #

Boy, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

Cerebral Palsy

Listed: Jun 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Owen walks, runs, goes up and down steps and has good coordination between his upper and lower limbs. He has well developed fine motor skills. He is able to manipulate with objects of different size, as well as with different writing utensils. He is able to thread, inlay and assemble with support. He can move objects with his hands. He has a well developed auditory and visual memory. His attention is stable when he is interested in an activity. He is able to memorize, retain and reproduce information related to his daily activities. He is attending a day program and making good progress there. He is happy and interactive. He does not have any behavioral concerns. He speaks in sentences of 3 or more words, can communicate his wants/needs and answer questions. He enjoys playing with other children and participates in group games.

Geno

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: EE-6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Multiple congenital anomalies, primarily of the urinary system, and developmental delay

Listed: Jun 2022

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Davit

Boy, Age: 9

Country Code: EE-6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Symptomatic epilepsy; Developmental delay

Listed: Jun 2022

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Georgi

Boy, Age: 8

Country Code: EE-6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida

Spina bifida; hydrocephalus

Listed: Jun 2022

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Darla

Girl, Age: 8

Country Code: EE-6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Genetic Condition (non-DS)

Crouzon Syndrome; Delayed development

Listed: Jun 2022

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Carter

Boy, Age: 9

Country Code: EE-6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Dwarfism, Hydrocephalus

Achondroplasia; Hydrocephalus

Listed: Jun 2022

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Buddy

Boy, Age: 10

Country Code: EE-6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Symptomatic epilepsy; Delayed development.

Listed: Jun 2022

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Michey #

Boy, Age: 9

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Craniofacial disorder, Down syndrome

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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.

Brad #

Boy, Age: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Glanzmann thrombasthenia; delays in development

Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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: 3

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

“ihaveawarrior”

Progressive ossifying fibrodysplasia

Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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: 4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder

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

Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD

mild developmental delays; attention deficit disorder

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Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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: 4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

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

Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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

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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

2022 MACC Eligible, 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 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

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

Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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

2022 MACC Eligible, 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

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

Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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

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

Listed: May 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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

2022 MACC Eligible, 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

2022 MACC Eligible, 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: 7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

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

Listed: Apr 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, 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.

Wayne #

Boy, Age: 5

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Deaf / HoH

Congenital cleft of the hard and soft palate with a one-sided cleft of the upper lip on the left. Moderate mental retardation. Bilateral conductive hearing loss.

Listed: Feb 2022

2022 MACC Eligible, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Wayne has had surgery to repair the cleft lip and palate. He will be having orthodontic treatment and possible surgery on his nose in the future. His hearing was tested in June 2021 and it was determined that he has mild hearing loss of 10/15 decibels bilaterally.

His physical development is on track for his age. He walks, runs, kicks a ball, climbs, etc. His fine motor skills and speech are delayed. He has delays in his intellectual development and has difficulty with focus and attention. He attempts to communicate using non-verbal gestures and sounds or emotions. He is not aggressive and does not have any behavioral concerns. He was recently moved from a large orphanage into foster care, where he is learning new skills. He is completely toilet trained.

Update September 2022: Wayne continues to make developmental progress.
He follows verbal instructions. His speech is still delayed, but he does well identifying colors, objects and answering simple questions with pointing and gestures. He can make some animal sounds and attempts to mimic other sounds. He appears to understand everything said to him. He does have a documented mild hearing loss and a repaired cleft lip and palate. Wayne feeds himself with a spoon, can dress and undress himself independently and is independent with toileting. He can arrange objects by color, shape and size. His developmental skills continue to improve.

Videos from September 2022 show him identifying objects, answering questions (with pointing and making noises), following simple instructions, playing appropriately on playground equipment and with toys and interacting with the adults on the playground.

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

2022 MACC Eligible

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

2022 MACC Eligible

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

“ihaveawarrior”

Listed: May 2021

2022 MACC Eligible, 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

“ihaveawarrior”

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

Listed: Oct 2021

2022 MACC Eligible, 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: 10, 10

Country Code: EE-7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Other Special Needs

Listed: Oct 2021

2022 MACC Eligible

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

2022 MACC Eligible

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

“ihaveawarrior”

Listed: Oct 2021

2022 MACC Eligible, 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?

Sebastian

Boy, 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: HIV or Hep, Limb differences

HIV, Speech disorder, atopic dermatitis, clubbed foot

Listed: Oct 2021

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Alivia

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Brain disorder, developmental delay, speech disorder

Listed: Oct 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents

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