Boy, Age: 8
Country Code: EE-11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Autism
autism associated with global delay in psychomotor development
Listed: Feb 2025
Rhett
Verity
Girl, Age: 12
Country Code: EE-11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Autism
Childhood autism, deficits in multiple areas
Listed: Jan 2025
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Theodore #
Boy, Age: 8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH, Hydrocephalus
Listed: Jan 2025
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Internal obstructive hydrocephalus – VPA. Spastic cerebral palsy. Umbilical hernia. Convergent strabismus. Hemangioma pedis dextra. ROP in regress. Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss – hearing aid. Mixed specific disorders of psychological development. Severe mental delays.
Shane #
Boy, Age: 16
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Learning Disability
Listed: Jan 2025
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Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
A male child with age-appropriate physical and neuropsychic development. Attended irregular school, with unlearned elementary school skills and knowledge. With aggressive manifestations upon minor provocations. Intellectual level – borderline low IQ.
Rexx
Girl, Age: 15
Country Code: EE-11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Angelman syndrome, cortical dysplasia, microcephaly, epilepsy
Listed: Jan 2025
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Paul #
Boy, Age: 2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI
Iris coloboma
Listed: Jan 2025
2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Paul can crawl, pull to a stand, walk holding the hand of an adult and has recently started taking steps independently. He knows where his toys are kept in the house (toy boxes) and will go to them to get his toys. His fine motor skills are well developed. He transfers small objects from hand to hand and has a pincer grasp. He shows an interest in toys and outdoor activities, such as swinging. He enjoys cause and effect toys. His speech is starting to develop. He “babbles”, saying syllables such as “da-da” and “ba-ba”. He is attached to familiar people and expresses his emotions in age appropriate ways. He was recently prescribed glasses to help with his vision issues.
Jayne
Girl, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAS
Listed: Jan 2025
The caregivers describe Jayne as a very sensitive child who needs a lot of attention and encouragement. There is a recent positive change in her development – she can plays with toys, willingly participates in the games and other activities, she can learn songs and can speak simple but logical sentences. Her speech is delayed and motor skills needs improvements. She walks independently. She can eat without help but still required assistance with self-care things.
Adam & Vinny #
Boy, Age: 7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Autism
Delays, Autism
Listed: Jan 2025
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
The boys lived with their birth family until they were 22 months old. They were removed from the birth family and placed in foster care at that time.
Adam has been diagnosed with an intellectual delay, but he continues to make progress in all aspects of his development and learn new skills. His gross motor skills are developmentally appropriate for his age. He can walk, run, climb, etc. His fine motor skills are slightly delayed. He nests nesting boards according to the principle trial and error. He can build a tower with 10 blocks. He can draw a circle but he can’t draw an emoticon. He can string and sort small figures. He cuts with scissors, forms worms out of playdoh and cuts them. He currently cannot copy shapes and letters according to a pattern. His attention span when working on tasks continues to increase. He has a well-developed visual memory. He will imitate gestures and movements. He can group objects by color and shape, but cannot currently identify colors and shapes by name. He understands what is said to him and can follow one step directions. He has pretend play skills. He can easily navigate in familiar environments. His speech is still developing. He can say some simple words and attempts to communicate using gestures. He is currently attending preschool, and has adjusted well to this environment. He participates in group activities and plays with the other children. He enjoys playing with playdough and participating in music and games. He helps clean up after activities. His self-help skills are developing. He is toilet trained. He is working with specialists to continue to develop his skills.
Vinny has been diagnosed with childhood Autism, but continues to make progress and learn new skills. He can walk, run, climb, throw and kick a ball. He can build a tower with 10 cubes, he strings and sorts small figures. He cuts with scissors and he tries to cut along a drawn line. He has difficulties doing puzzles. He has difficulty concentrating during certain tasks. He is more focused and attentive during activities related to language educational games and modelling with playdoh. He has a strongly pronounced mechanical memory. He has difficulties making the relation between a symbol and a word. He compares objects by color and shape but does not recognize or name them. He understands single-step commands. He participates in role games (he puts a doll to bed and tucks her in). When he sees pictures with objects from everyday life (a broom, glass, spoon) he shows the activities that he performs with them. His speech is delayed (he says very few words), but he attempts to communicate using gestures. He demonstrates attachment to his caregivers and gets along with other children at preschool. He enjoys playing with playdough and educational cards. His self-help skills are developing. He is toilet trained. He is working with specialists to continue to develop his skills.
Owyn #
Boy, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Listed: Jan 2025
2025 MACC, 25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Precious Owyn is looking for a special family.
He is diagnosed with hydrocephalus and has some other medical issues that require in-depth care. The adoption agency has a lot more photos and more information about his needs and video footage. A specific adoption agency also has grant funding in the amount of $2500 available.
Jordy and Mike #
Sibling Group
Ages: 13, 15
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Listed: Jan 2025
**** I am eligible for a $500 Older Child Grant ****
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Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount. To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
Jordy and Mike are ready for a family. Agency staff who met them said, “they are clinically healthy and very well behaved and raised children. They are doing great at school on many subjects which is rare in general for abandoned children. The fact that they have been raised in foster care by a nice family, is definitely helping them.”
Please consider bringing these boys into your family for the New Year. The agency has a lot more photos and information and videos to see these great boys! A specific adoption agency has grant funding in the amount of $2500 available.
Morty #
Boy, Age: 10
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
grand mal seizures
Listed: Jan 2025
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Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
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25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Morty is looking for a very loving family who has time to spend helping with his needs. He has been diagnosed with grand mal seizures and takes medication for this. He has other delays in all aspects of his development. The agency has video available, for inquiring families.
Amelia #
Girl, Age: 10
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus with Verticulo-territorial shunt implantation; delayed in her physical and neuropsychological development
Listed: Jan 2025
Amelia is reported to be “just as sweet as she can be.” The agency has a new report from November 2024 as well as photos & videos that can be shared with inquiring families.
A specific agency also has grant funding available in the amount of $2500.
Maren & Aiden #
Sibling Group
Ages: 16, 13
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Listed: Jan 2025
**** I am eligible for a $500 Older Child Grant ****
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Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount. To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
MAREN: Clinically healthy
AIDEN: Clinically healthy
Melanie #
Girl, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida
spina bifida, hydrocephalus, psychomotor developmental delay, urinary incontinence
Listed: Jan 2025
2025 MACC, 25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers
Meet smiling Melly. She had surgical treatment for correction of a meningocele. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was also implanted to treat hydrocephalus. Unfortunately after surgery Melly’s lower limbs are paralyzed.
Melly moves independently in a wheelchair. She can pull herself up with her hands She enjoys contact with children and adults. She plays with toys, handles them, and can throw them. Melly pronounces various sounds and syllables although she points to make her needs known. She can maintain interest in an activity for 15-20 minutes.
Autumn
Girl, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Global developmental delays, Speech Delay
Listed: Dec 2024
Her caregiver described her as cheerful and happy girl. She has no issues with trust, open to new people and likes to cuddle. She is curious about her surrounding and asks a lot of questions.
She doesn’t always listen what is said to her and has some difficulties with rules and directions. She can be stubborn and needs help with her emotion’s regulation. She started pre-school in September 2024. She loses an interest quickly and has problems to finish her tasks. She enjoys looking at the books, stalking blocks, working with small objects and clay. She likes music and willingly participates in singing activities. Her vocabulary increased and she learns how to ride a scooter. She likes walking and playing outside. She still needs help with her physiological needs. She can dress without help and eats independently.
Kyle #
Boy, Age: 10
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Microcephaly. External hydrocephalus. Delay in neuropsychological development. Moderate mental delays. Suspicion for Seckel’s syndrome
Listed: Dec 2024
Kenny #
Elsa
Girl, Age: 12
Country Code: EE-11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Learning Disability
attention deficit/Academic school disorder
Listed: Nov 2024
This lovely older girl has an ADHD/ learning disability diagnosis. She could do great with a family to help her with her schoolwork!
Evan and Michael
Sibling Group
Ages: 14, 16
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Listed: Oct 2024
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Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
EVAN — Diagnosis: clinically healthy
MICHAEL — Diagnosis: clinically healthy IQ71
Violet and Daniel #
Sibling Group
Ages: 16, 13
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Both children are clinically healthy.
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Violet, 15, and Daniel, 13, are wonderful siblings who share a close bond and bring out the best in each other. Violet is thoughtful, kind, and enjoys writing, dancing, and participating in games. Daniel is lively, sociable, and passionate about sports, with a big dream of becoming a professional wrestler.
Both children are independent, responsible, and emotionally aware, able to manage their behavior and maintain friendships. They enjoy hobbies that keep them active and engaged, from board games to competitive play.
Violet and Daniel are looking for a safe and loving family who will support their dreams, nurture their talents, and provide guidance as they grow. These amazing siblings are ready to bring love, laughter, and warmth to a forever home—together.
Kortni and Kevin #
Sibling Group
Ages: 16, 14
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Listed: Oct 2024
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KORTNI
Diagnosis: Other mixed disorders in behavior and emotions.
KEVIN
Diagnosis: Other mixed disorders in behavior and emotions. Kidney stone with ureteral stone.
Everett #
Boy, Age: 15
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Autism
autism and severe delays in intellectual functioning; non-verbal
Listed: Oct 2024
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Everett resides in a center for children. He is a healthy, good-looking boy who has autism with severe delays in intellectual functioning. He makes sounds but has no speech skills. He shows stereotypical mannerisms of rocking, hand fluttering, and hyperactivity. He plays by himself and does not interact with others. He seldom reacts to his name. Sometimes he self-harms or shows frustration. He does not sustain attention for very long. He needs assistance in feeding, clothing and self-care. He needs close attention. He needs a loving family.
Videos are available.
Theodore
Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus, Limb differences
Diagnosis include a lighter version of cerebral palsy; hydrocephalus; Mixed developmental disorder; congenital deformity of the foot
Listed: Oct 2024
Theodore was born prematurely at 25 weeks; he will need ongoing support from doctors as he continues his development.
He is described as being very cheerful, curious, positive, interested in everything, expresses positive emotions and smiles a lot and responds when spoken to. He listens attentively to adults and can distinguish between a stern and pleasant tone of an adult. Makes single sounds, says words and waves his hand to those leaving. When asked, shows where his nose, eyes and mouth are, claps his hands. He is eager to play with toys for his age and likes toys that make different sounds. The boy is very affectionate and very active. Since March of this year, he has learned to walk independently using a walker. He needs to wear orthopedic footwear at all times. He walks short distances, has an irregular gait, and staggers. He eats a wide variety of food and has no allergies. The child eats on his own, is learning to sit on a potty and is a good sleeper. He can’t hear in one ear as it is undeveloped so he wears a hearing aid and attends checkup appointments for his hearing. He responds when called by name. He enjoys kindergarten and being around other children. He completed a rehabilitation program in 2023 that was very effective and has shown positive changes in his development.
Rose and Sawyer #
Sibling Group
Ages: 17, 16
Region: Eastern Europe
Listed: Sep 2024
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Rose
Diagnosis: school skills disorder
SAWYER
Diagnosis: school skills disorder. Other mixed behavioral and emotional disorders
Nia
Girl, Age: 8
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, hyperopia, Other Special Needs
Listed: Sep 2024
SN: FAS, motor aphasia, celiac disease, hyperopia
This girl is much loved by her caregiver and peers! She lived with her biological family for 2 years and was neglected. After a few years in the foster family, she was placed to the orphanage where she adjusted well. She established a positive relationship with others. She likes to cuddle and is seeking the contact with adults. She is a little bit behind for her age, but she is a smart girl with a lot of potential. She is attending a regular school and her teachers like her.
Kevin #
Boy, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida
Congenital anomaly of the nervous system: internal hydrocephaly; condition after ventriculo-peritoneal anastomosis implantation. Holoprosencephaly. Lumbosacral spina bifida aperta; condition after plastic surgery. Lower flaccid paraplegia. Pelvic-reservoir incontinence. Delayed neuro-psychic development
Listed: Sep 2024
2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Kevin can sit on his own. He plays with toys. He interacts positively with caregivers. He makes some sounds, but is not yet saying any words.
Bowie #
Boy, Age: 8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
Vision issues, cerebral palsy, seizures
Listed: Sep 2024
25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Please meet this cute boy named Bowie. He was diagnosed with congenital cataracts in both eyes. However he underwent surgical treatment with implantation of intraocular lenses. There is suspected Glaucoma. He is also diagnosed with Children’s cerebral palsy – Quadri pyramidal syndrome. Grand mal seizures with or without petit mal seizures.
Bowie can sit up independently from a lying position. He can stand up by holding on to various objects. He walks independently but it is uncoordinated. The child lags in neuropsychological development. He accepts bodily closeness with pleasure. It is pleasant for him to be held by an adult. The presence of children in his immediate space does not bother him, but he does not show interest in them and does not initiate interaction. He is soothed by riding in a pram or listening to favorite children’s songs. He prefers the environment to be quiet. He becomes nervous and anxious around loud noise. He is entirely dependent on the care of an adult.
Mira #
Girl, Age: 11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Trauma History
Listed: Sep 2024
Mira is physically healthy. She lived in a neglected environment for the first 7 years of her life. She has delays in her speech, but she understands everything said to her and speaks in short sentences. She is in 2nd grade in school (in her country, children start school at age 7). She can read and write. She plays the piano and enjoys the lessons. She says when she grows up, she wants to a police woman and a piano player. She has good self-help skills and no behavior concerns.
Wally
Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Asperger’s Syndrome, hyperactivity/takes medication
Listed: Sep 2024
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He has a support teacher at school who helps him a lot. Wally has difficulty concentrating and the support teacher works with him to be effective in the classroom. He has excellent grades. He is open, creative, intelligent and talkative boy. He interacts better with adults – for example, on the way to school he will approach a person with the dog and ask about something. Because of the problems when other children, he is recommended to adoption of the family without children at home or single mother. The boy dreams about family of his own and he feels very lonely, nobody visit him, and he has no place to go for holidays or vacations.
Brandon #
Boy, Age: 6
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Hydrocephalus
Microcephaly. Hydrocephalus. Agenesis of the left hemisphere, persistent foramen ovale, Interatrial defect and Schizencephaly.
Listed: Sep 2024
2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Please meet Brandon; he has multiple special needs. Sadly Brandon relies totally on the care of others. He sleeps in a room with four other children. The caretaker says he seems to like music and likes the bath. He can make some sounds for speech. He has difficulty feeding and swallowing.
The agency staff member that met Brandon said the following: “According to the caretaker, there is a slight regression, especially in terms of feeding. Unfortunately, I have not been given an opportunity to speak to any of the specialists engaged with the boy and possibly what exactly they are working on. Brandon could have some potential, but it’s very hard to tell. In any case, he needs a lot of love, a lot of attention and a lot of activities.” Could you be the family for Brandon?
Bella #
Girl, Age: 9
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Her multiple special needs include Cerebral Palsy and severe quadriparesis. She is also severely delayed mentally.
Listed: Sep 2024
2025 MACC, 25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers
Look at the sweet smile on Bella! Bella spends the majority of the time in her bed or in the special stroller that she can be pushed in. She is often fed in the stroller as well. She is fed with a bottle.
Agency staff member said the following: Given the fact that only a rehabilitator is currently working with the child and the staff at the Home only have time to cover her basic needs, it is definitely very difficult to say to what extent the little girl has developmental potential. In my opinion, Bella liked it when she received personal attention such as being spoken to gently, being teased by me or by my showing her different toys. She had been working on a smile during that time. Most of the time, both her arms and legs were in motion, and she even managed to roll over in bed. She needs a lot of love and attention and systematic and purposeful activities with specialists.
Samson #
Boy, Age: 3
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida
hydrocephalus, spina bifida in the lumbosacral area –condition following implantation of a VP shunt and closing of the spinal defect; lower flaccid paraplegia; pelvic reservoir incontinence; delayed psychomotor development; delayed psychological development.
Listed: Aug 2024
2025 MACC, 25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Update Nov 2024: Samson was recently moved from a large orphanage to a small group home for children with disabilities. He loves attention and responds with joy with staff interacts with him. He is described as a calm and radiant child.
Samson sits independently and can stay in this position for extended period of time. He reaches for distant toys by directing his hands and turning his torso towards the desired direction and after that he pulls the toy. He prefers toys with buttons, which make sounds, light or melody, as well as toys with movable elements, which he can spin. He initiates interactions with adults, whom he likes and with children. Samson enjoys being praised and reacts with discontent when something is being denied or forbidden to him. He is fed via baby bottle and spoon.
Salazar #
Boy, Age: 10
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Speech Delay
Mild to moderate mental delay. Delay in expressive speech. Hyperopia. Astigmatism.
Intermittent heterotropy. Low birth weight, moderate mental delays
Intermittent heterotropy. Low birth weight, moderate mental delays
Listed: Aug 2024
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Salvador has resided with a foster family since July 2018.
He was born with low weight and with pathological neonatal period. The child has a
physical development within the lower limit of the norm and mental delay in mild to moderate degree (IQ-41). Phrase speech is not developed, he utters single words; lags behind in the development of habits, skills, emotional and social development.
Uses optical correction due to intermittent heterotropy and astigmatism of the eyes.
The child walks stably and independently. There is delay in the development of the fine motor skills. The emotional status of the child is mostly positive – he is calm and curious. He does not show aggression, he is adaptive. He understands phrasal speech, utters single words, but does not speak. The child is able to play by himself, but he also is looking for the company of other children. Participates in the game process. He feeds himself, his personal hygiene is well-maintained. He controls physiological needs.
Jean-Luc #
Boy, Age: 8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency – homozygote for mutation p.R446 (disorder of pyruvate metabolism and gluconeogenesis). Microcephaly. Epilepsy
Diagnosis: Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency – homozygous for mutation p.R446 (disorder in the metabolism of pyruvic and gluconeogenesis). Microcephaly. Epilepsy.
Diagnosis: Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency – homozygous for mutation p.R446 (disorder in the metabolism of pyruvic and gluconeogenesis). Microcephaly. Epilepsy.
A male child, born 2460 g., with a congenital genetic metabolic disease (pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency), leading to a disorder in the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates. The child is on a strictly individual ketogenic diet (rich in fat and completely excluding carbohydrates). He is fed with special diet milk – Ketocal.
When conducting electroencephalography, epileptic activity was registered, which is why constant anticonvulsant therapy with Trileptal is being carried out. No epi-seizures have been observed after its initiation.
The child lags behind in physical, neuropsychiatric development and motor skills. He needs follow-up by a pediatric endocrinologist and dietician and a pediatric neurologist.
The boy has pronounced axial muscle hypotonia, hypertonia of the limbs. He sits up independently, but still does not stand up in the crib. He is placed in a walker and permanent rehabilitation is carried out. He is calm, does not isolate himself in the children’s group. He shows discontent when he does not like something, but quickly calms down. The child’s sleep is peaceful.
According to a Psychologist’s last Individual Characteristic from November 2024: “ …Over the past months, progress has been reported in the child’s general and fine motor skills. He stands up on his own on a stationary support and steps to the sides, holding on to the stationary support. The child moves by crawling. He can sit alone without support. He spends his waking hours with the other children in the group and he likes it very much, calm and smiling.
Jean-Luc is smiling, radiant, calm. He stands next to the children and does not isolate himself. There is no joint play yet. He cannot initiate contact with the children by himself. He shows dissatisfaction when he does not like something. He enjoys teasing from a familiar adult. During activities, he is involved, but is not active and shows little interest.
Listed: Jul 2024
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Diagnosis: Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency – homozygous for mutation p.R446 (disorder in the metabolism of pyruvic and gluconeogenesis). Microcephaly. Epilepsy.
A male child, born 2460 g., with a congenital genetic metabolic disease (pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency), leading to a disorder in the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates. The child is on a strictly individual ketogenic diet (rich in fat and completely excluding carbohydrates). He is fed with special diet milk – Ketocal.
When conducting electroencephalography, epileptic activity was registered, which is why constant anticonvulsant therapy with Trileptal is being carried out. No epi-seizures have been observed after its initiation.
The child lags behind in physical, neuropsychiatric development and motor skills. He needs follow-up by a pediatric endocrinologist and dietician and a pediatric neurologist.
The boy has pronounced axial muscle hypotonia, hypertonia of the limbs. He sits up independently, but still does not stand up in the crib. He is placed in a walker and permanent rehabilitation is carried out. He is calm, does not isolate himself in the children’s group. He shows discontent when he does not like something, but quickly calms down. The child’s sleep is peaceful.
According to a Psychologist’s last Individual Characteristic from November 2024: “ …Over the past months, progress has been reported in the child’s general and fine motor skills. He stands up on his own on a stationary support and steps to the sides, holding on to the stationary support. The child moves by crawling. He can sit alone without support. He spends his waking hours with the other children in the group and he likes it very much, calm and smiling.
Jean Luc is smiling, radiant, calm. He stands next to the children and does not isolate himself. There is no joint play yet. He cannot initiate contact with the children by himself. He shows dissatisfaction when he does not like something. He enjoys teasing from a familiar adult. During activities, he is involved, but is not active and shows little interest.
Bianca #
Girl, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Syndrome of congenital anomalies with predominantly facial. Microphthalmi Abnormalities of the thoracic vertebrae. She is missing her left eye ball and right ear.
Listed: Jul 2024
Bianca was recently transferred from a large orphanage to a small group home. She’s been making developmental progress in her new home. She can pull to a stand in her crib and cruise along the rail. She will take steps when holding the hands of a caregiver. She reaches for toys and will hold and explore them.
Dawn and Donna #
Sibling Group
Ages: 6, 6
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Cerebral palsy, Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus
Listed: Jul 2024
Dawn & Donna are twin girls who were born in Ukraine at 29 weeks gestation. They lived in an orphanage in Ukraine until they were 1.5 years old, at which time they were moved to an orphanage in Bulgaria. They were then moved to a different placement in Bulgaria at age 3, where they still reside.
Donna’s medical diagnosis includes: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) stage 5, post vitrectomy condition bilaterally; secondary glaucoma. Left eye ROP stage4 Nystagmus. Delayed neuro-psychic development. Condition after low birth weight. Self-aggression. Spastic quadriparesis. Iron deficiency anaemia
Dawn was born first. Her medical diagnosis includes: cerebral palsy – spastic quadriparesis. Spastic quadriparesis. Suspected hydrocephalus with normal pressure and hypoplasia of corpus callosum. Grade 1 hypotrophy. Convergent strabismus; hypermetropia. Condition following very low birth weight.
Update July 2024: After their placement into the foster home on May 14, 2024, the girls have adjusted well and made noticeable developmental progress. They show an attachment to the foster mom and follow her instructions. One of the girls can now walk independently and is well oriented in the foster home. The other girl sits with little support. The girls now eat mashed food from a fork or spoon and chew well. They have learned to speak their first meaningful words and are also observed to repeat syllables. While there’s some jealousy between the sisters when it comes to receiving attention, they are emotionally close and hug/hold hands. Videos from July 2024 show one girl as tenacious in exploring her environment and the other as joyful when playing on the floor. The girls attend therapy twice a week and their foster mom is proactive in seeking additional services for them. They like music and singing and enjoy massage from the foster mom. They are thrilled to be playing in the inflatable pool in the backyard. Their foster mom describes them as positive children who will continue to make progress with the right interventions and lots of love.
From a family who met them in 2023
I met these twins when I visited my daughter for trip one in 10/2023. One twin was active and was able to stand holding on and cruise around her crib. She was able to climb right out of her floor crib and back in herself. It was an activity for her and she did it with great ease. She wasn’t trying to escape at any point and would just flip In and out over and over again. She seemed like what you would expect for a toddler. She stopped what she was doing when someone called her name and turned in the direction of their voice. The other sweet twin was always laying down when I saw her. Sometimes in a crib, sometimes in a seat. My daughter asked for “baby” all the time and they would put this twin in her crib with her to lay together. They said she was more “severe”. She definitely seemed more infantile. They were in a really great place where they got plenty of food and were carried around a lot by the staff there. There were 8 kids on that floor in four rooms. The twins shared a room. I believe they are now in a foster situation. They def were pretty easygoing. They had a lot of musical toys which they seemed to like. The active twin kept herself busy a lot but the quiet twin seemed to love cuddling and other kids being around her. I think some of the delays they have may be related to vision impairments. I would imagine they would do well with siblings.
Grayson
Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Global developmental delays
Probable FAS
Listed: Jun 2024
Grayson is a 2 year old boy looking for a family. He struggles with delays in mental and psychomotor development. He is a calm and observant child interested in his surroundings. He is comfortable around other children but doesn’t interact with them, mostly plays independently. He can walk without assistance but unsteadily. It is known that his mother consumed alcohol during her pregnancy, but Grayson has not yet received a FAS diagnosis.
Evalina
Girl, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Global developmental delays
Listed: Jun 2024
Evalina is looking for a forever family. She is a happy and playful child, with good behavior. She does suffer from a variety of developmental delays, specifically in her motor skills and communication skills. Evalina smiles often and likes to be around people.
Brooklyn and Bailey #
Sibling Group
Ages: 9, 11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Muscular Dystrophy
Listed: May 2024
2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Brooklyn and Bailey are brothers, they reside in a foster family.
Brooklyn has muscular dystrophy and a speech disorder. He has normal mental development. In 2020 he experienced burns over a large portion of his body and had right-sided bronchopneumonia. Therapy: Operative excisional cleaning of the wounds, sterile dressings; intensive treatment of thermal shock; antibiotic therapy. Brooklyn receives additional support in the form of resource teaching. With him a team of specialist work –speech therapist, psychologist, and resource teacher within the limits of the pre-school. The child is for a second year in a row in the same preschool class, because he was delayed from starting first grade because of medical reasons. He likes artistic activities and playing with his peers. He understands and strongly desires to be adopted, even if he does not talk much, his short dialogs are for his future surrounded by his loved ones.
Bailey is a healthy child with age-appropriate physical and neuropsychological development. He has good communication skills, has leadership qualities which sometimes turn bossy, and has a group of friends. He is curious, social and actively interacts with the people around him of different ages. Bailey has the attitude and the mindset for the adoption process with the needed positivity towards providing good living
conditions, including satisfying of the physiological needs, the needs for security, love and belonging, respect and self-affirmation. He understands and strongly desires to be adopted, he often talks about his future, surrounded by his loved ones. The adoption process is so desired and awaited by Bailey. The child is prepared and
ready to have his family, his adoptive parents.
Alice #
Girl, Age: 15
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Listed: May 2024
**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
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Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
She resides with a foster family. She has ataxic cerebral palsy. She walks with slight unsteadiness. She attends a regular school with special education support services. She needs monitoring by a child neurologist and psychiatrist, motor rehabilitation, sessions with a psychologist and speech therapist, as well as special care and supervision by an adult in all social situations. She is friendly and initiates communication and contact with peers and adults, but often misunderstands intent or meaning and takes offense. She can easily be distracted, becoming fixated on an idea or object. Her emotional and social immaturity can put her at risk in social settings. She needs a predictable, safe and secure environment.
Brent #
Boy, Age: 8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
moderate mental delay due to premature birth as well as an enlarged ureter on one side
Listed: Apr 2024
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Meet this cute fellow, Brent. Agency in-country staff met him in April of 2024 and made the following report:
Brent lives in a family environment. He eats pureed food and can drink from a cup. He can crawl very fast on his hands and knees although he does not walk without support. He can pull himself to standing when he desires to do so. He is frightened easily by loud sounds. He does not have a specific activity that he enjoys.
There are no manifestations of aggression, but there are manifestations of auto-aggression, most often expressed as hitting his head against the wall, the bed frame, but not with his hands. Brent loves to go outside and he is taken in a wheelchair to do so.
The in-country staff member made the following personal observations:
Brent is cared for at a basic level. Unfortunately, I don’t get the impression that the child is being worked with systematically and purposefully. There is no connection and exchange of information and guidelines between the Day Care Center and the Family-type Accommodation Center for children with disabilities. Brent needs a loving and caring family environment. He needs a family that would be willing to pay attention to him, play with him, and patiently and purposefully help and teach him.
Nany #
Girl, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Cerebral palsy
Nany has retinopathy of her left eye, cerebral leukomalacia with manifestation of spastic quadriparesis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and asthma.
Listed: Apr 2024
2025 MACC, 25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers
Nany was born with an extremely low weight and a complicated neonatal period. She has retinopathy of her left eye, cerebral leukomalacia with manifestation of spastic quadriparesis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and asthma. This sweetie needs a very special family.
The agency staff member who met her during March of 2024, says the following: Nany likes music, and it seems to settle her down. She also likes being in the swing. At times she turned to various sounds. She can lift her head slightly while lying on her stomach. Nany is an extremely fragile, sweet and lovable little girl who needs lots of love, attention, understanding, support and lots of cuddles. Given the serious diagnoses, working with additional specialists definitely would ease and help the child’s condition. Nany is in need of a very prepared and supportive family.
Nany’s current adoption agency has grant funding is available for qualifying families.
Ivan #
Boy, Age: 9
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Deaf / HoH
Hearing loss, scoliosis
Listed: Mar 2024
25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Someone who met Ivan recently said he is an “extremely active, agile and very cute boy who loves attention as well as cuddles.” Ivan seems very happy and smiles a lot. He is said to have age-appropriate physical development.
Ivan has a moderate mental delay with hearing loss in one ear. He also has scoliosis of the spine. He can walk, run, climb and descend stairs alone. Ivan does not speak however he enjoys watching children’s movies. He prefers to play alone. He can feed himself and drinks from a cup. The staff is working on potty training with him.
The agency has a video of Ivan, from Feb 2024.
Update 8/2024
Ivan was born in 2016 and resides in a family-type accommodation center for children. He is a child of Roma origin. The parents consented to full adoption, due to the
inability to care for him. Diagnoses include moderate mental retardation, behavioral disorder, expressive speech disorder with hearing impairment – unilateral conductive hearing loss in one ear. Normal hearing with the other. Scoliosis. He has normal physical development for his age and is in good health. He walks independently, with an unsteady gait, goes up and down stairs alone, runs. Fine motor skills are poorly developed – knows how to match elements, string figures on a rope with help. He feeds himself, holds a pencil with his whole palm and scribbles on the paper, does not know how to draw, does not know how to color, does not know colors, does not know how to cut with a knife, does not arrange a constructor and a puzzle.
He rarely responds to his name. Positive emotion is expressed through a smile. When he is cheerful, he laughs loudly. He shows stubbornness and impatience but does not show
aggression or auto-aggression. He has no developed speech. He understands what is being said to him, recognizes the tone. Feelings are expressed through whining, crying, laughing. No expression of interest in anything specific is observed. He watches children’s movies. He loves attention from an adult. Does not play with peers. Eye contact is not complete. He likes to be hugged. He likes strollers, tries to play with them, prefers to hold them in his hand. Chase and kick a ball. Loves light up toys. He likes to spend time outdoors. During the academic year 2024-2025, he will be in 1st grade with an independent form of education.
He has a peaceful sleep. He knows how to feed himself; he knows how to drink from a cup, he does not know how to dress and undress himself, put on and take off his shoes by himself, but he must be asked. He does his physiological needs in the toilet or potty after prompting, he does not use a diaper.
George & Miles #
Sibling Group
Ages: 12, 14
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Limb differences
Listed: Mar 2024
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
Please meet George & Miles! These brothers must be adopted together, and both are said to want to be adopted together.
George was born in 2013 and is said to have well developed general and fine motor skills. George is emotionally stable and has good social contact with other children in the school. He does need resource help in school. He has friends and shows respect for adults. He has established habits for independence in dressing, eating and sleeping.
Miles was born in 2012. Miles is diagnosed with deformed feet. He also has some contracture of the fingers in both hands. He has congenital syphilis however he has no clinical symptoms and is not contagious. Miles moves independently but walks on his toes. He also has contractures of his upper and lower limbs. He feels pain with prolonged loading of the musculoskeletal system. However he continues to be energetic and happily runs, jumps and plays with other children. Miles shows affection to adults. He is curious and shows interest an interest in everything. He does need resource help in school. He enjoys being involved in outdoor games with other children.
The adoption agency has very recent videos available of the boys.
Vincent #
Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Listed: Mar 2024
His diagnoses is Edwards Syndrome including congenital cardiac malformation with large intracardiac defect, cortical blindness, and severe delay in the neuro-psychological development. The August report says the following:
Vincent was extremely calm during the whole visit. He sleeps in a small room, together with three other children with disabilities. He sleeps in a crib. He spends most of his time in his bed, being periodically put in a chaise lounge or in a car basket. He cannot sit upright, either independently, as well as with support. His position in the lounger/car seat is semi-recumbent.
Vincent predominantly uses his right hand and his body is almost constantly turned slightly to the right. He can turn from his back to one side and vice versa, he cannot turn on his stomach. When placed on his stomach, he cannot raise his head. Vincent is basically blind, according to the diagnosis and by a specialist, although the staff has doubts because the child often reacts to light. During my visit, when displaying and attempting to stimulate a reaction with a ball of light, no such reaction was observed.
Vincent showed interest in the new toys and especially in the noisy book which he grabbed with his right hand, held for a while and even waved it with his hand. As the teacher shared, he grabs like a crab, with pincers. The ball turned out to be too big for him to hold in one hand. Although the book was kind of prickly, Vincent did not react in any way, not even by pulling away.
A sharp noise does not startle Vincent, this was also evident from the sharp squealing from the side of the ball. He listens when there is music, and can show a slight liveliness/activity. He does not react to his name. He likes to be paid attention to, to be spoken to gently and to be hugged. He does not mind being touched … even from a stranger. Vincent’s entire care must be provided for by an adult. He is fed with a tube, being on 5 feedings per day. He doesn’t get angry or protest when changing or bathing. His sleep is peaceful.
From what I saw Vincent would be much better in a family environment. In the “home”, he mostly spends his time in his bed doing nothing and getting no attention. Every child deserves attention and love and stimulation. I really hope that this sweet boy will find his forever family soon!
Eddie #
Boy, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Global developmental delays
Listed: Mar 2024
Meet Eddie! This sweet little man just turned two years old. He likes to transfer a toy from one hand to the other and will look for a dropped toy. He is able to push buttons on electronic toys, and he reacts positively when adults try to engage him. He is able to roll from side to side and can sit with some assistance. Because of his medical diagnoses, Eddie receives all of his nutrition via a g-tube. He sleeps well and protests at bath time. His diagnoses include Congenital malformation of the digestive system – atresia of the esophagus with tracheoesophageal fistula. Condition following surgical intervention; implanted percutaneous g-tube. Congenital heart malformation – small intraventricular defect. Protein-energy malnutrition. Delayed psychomotor development. He will almost certainly need more surgeries in the future in order to eat by mouth, and any family considering Eddie should be sure they are prepared to meet his medical needs.
Vance #
Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus
Communicating internal hydrocephalus, implantation of ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Spastic cerebral palsy. Localized epilepsy. Atrophy of the optic nerve. Plagiocephaly. Delayed neuropsychological development.
Listed: Feb 2024
Meet Vance! This three-year-old boy needs a family who has easy access to the many specialists he will need to thrive, as, in addition to regular medical assessments, he will benefit from ongoing physical and occupational therapies. Vance is able to roll from back to front. He reacts to sounds, and is able to be calmed by familiar adults when he is upset. He can be coaxed to give a smile, and while he does not purposefully play with toys, he does have a favorite teddy bear. He is able to eat from a spoon, though this picky eater cannot feed himself.
Vance was also previously listed as Vinnie.
Elise #
Girl, Age: 7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Cornelia de Lange syndrome,
Listed: Feb 2024
Elise arrived with a unique constellation of traits known as Cornelia de Lange syndrome, primarily affecting her facial features. She’s a delicate soul with a sweet disposition, and her gentle nature is simply heartwarming.
This precious little one thrives on affection — she has an incredible capacity for love and blossoms with nurturing care that includes endless cuddles, tender personal interaction, and thoughtful understanding. She merits a patient touch and activities tailored just for her, which will provide not only pleasure but also enriching experiences.
During our time together, Elise remained serene and composed, displaying a quiet passivity. My playful attempts to tickle and engage her elicited limited response initially, but as patience persevered, her awareness and interaction gradually emerged.
Elise’s life would be beautifully complimented by a loving family atmosphere, filled with unwavering support and encouragement. A home that teems with warmth and offers plentiful one-on-one interaction, a trove of stimulating activities, and specialist involvement, would cultivate her growth and happiness.
To the kind-hearted families contemplating the rewarding path of adoption: envision a life with Elise, where every day is an opportunity to nourish and celebrate a precious child’s potential, and where love knows no bounds.
Stefi #
Boy, Age: 11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Global developmental delays
Spastic cerebral palsy; moderate mental delays; Congenital deformities of the foot.
Listed: Feb 2024
**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Stefi uses a wheelchair for mobility. He can propel the wheelchair by himself. He tries to talk by making vocalizations to approximate words. He responds positively to attention and seeks out interactions with staff and the other children in his home. He enjoys playing with stuffed animals. He will push other children if they are playing with a toy he wants. He is completely dependent on an adult for all care tasks (feeding, toileting, dressing, etc).
Jolene #
Girl, Age: 16
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays
Delays in all aspects of development
Listed: Feb 2024
*** 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 ***
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 ***
Jolene has lived with a foster family since 2014. She is very attached to them.
Her fine motor skills are delayed. She has difficulty with writing, cutting and grasping objects. She speaks using single words and short phrases. She mispronounces sounds. She has difficulty making choices and decisions and relies on her foster parents for assistance with tasks. She has difficulty with social boundaries and often tries to hug strangers. She shows interest in other children and observes them, but has difficulty with following instructions or following rules with interacting with other children. She requires assistance with dressing. She can feed herself, but has to be monitored to ensure she doesn’t overeat. She is eager to help with household tasks, but struggles to complete them independently. She assists with cleaning the table, sweeping, and similar tasks.
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Combined Locks, WI 54113
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Combined Locks, WI 54113
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