Wendy

Girl, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Learning Disability, Other Special Needs
Listed: Mar 2026
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Wendy loves to strike a pose!

This 10-year-old girl from Asia may be little, but she has made mighty strides in her life! Wendy was born prematurely, but she has shown the doctors and therapists who’s boss in her life–over the years she has caught up in motor skills and has even improved from being declared mentally retarded when she was small to upgrading her cognitive functioning diagnosis twice to now having borderline intellectual functioning and deficiencies in adaptive functioning. Don’t let this diagnosis mislead you though–she has satisfactory self-care abilities, she performs well AND at a higher ability than her peers at her special school, and this girl has a wonderful ability to draw and dance!

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Josh and Vance

Sibling Group
Ages: 10, 5
Country Code: EE-11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Josh has a Mild developmental global delay
Listed: Mar 2026
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Siblings
Josh and Vance are two affectionate, resilient brothers who share a special bond and are looking for a nurturing family to help them thrive together.

About Josh:
Josh is a sociable, playful 4th grader who loves hugs, laughter, and outdoor adventures. He enjoys football, walks, and beach outings, and is independent with eating and personal care. Josh has ADHD and receives support for focus and learning, showing great progress in language and social skills.

About Vance:
Vance is a calm, sweet little boy who enjoys quiet play, cartoons, cars, and short walks. He has a gentle personality and is well-adapted to his preschool environment. Vance is healthy overall and continues routine medical follow-ups.

Their bond:
These brothers have been through a lot together and provide each other comfort and companionship. They would thrive in a loving, patient home where their sibling relationship can remain strong.

Josh and Vance are looking for a family that can offer stability, warmth, and support, giving them the chance to grow, play, and flourish together. If your family might be a fit for Josh and Vance, please reach out — the agency would love to share more about these special brothers!

Gary, Kevin, Max & Faith #

Sibling Group
Ages: 10, 12, 13, 16
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Learning Disability, Trauma History
Listed: Feb 2026
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We are seeking a loving and stable family for this sweet sibling group of four who share a strong bond and wish to remain together. In 2023, their biological mother abandoned them, stating she was unable and unwilling to continue caring for the children. They were raised in a poor and neglectful environment and were not enrolled in school prior to entering social care, which explains why some are academically behind their chronological age. Since placement, the children have made significant progress, and their teachers report strong potential for continued development. What they need most is a nurturing family environment where they can feel safe, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Faith is already 16 years old, and her only chance to be adopted is with her brothers. She has typical physical, emotional, and neuropsychological development for her age and no special needs. She has a positive mood, shows respect for authority, and approaches her schoolwork with seriousness and diligence. Faith enjoys folklore dance, creative activities, and community center programs. Peer relationships are increasingly important to her, and she values loyalty and trust in friendships. She prefers group and role-play activities and enjoys board games. Diagnosis – history of trauma.

Max has normal physical, emotional, and neuropsychological development and no special needs. He is energetic, enjoys outdoor and dynamic activities, and maintains a mostly positive mood. Max has made strong progress in emotional self-regulation and does not display aggressive behavior. He listens attentively to instructions, respects authority, and demonstrates diligence and potential in his academic work.

Kevin is 11, and has has typical development for his age and no special needs. He is generally optimistic and emotionally stable. His teacher notes strong potential and a responsible attitude toward school tasks. Kevin enjoys folklore dance, creative activities, and community events. He shows respect toward adults, follows rules, and enjoys board games that build logical thinking, as well as imaginative role-play games.

Gary is the youngest, at 10 years old. He has normal physical and neuropsychological development but has special educational needs and learning difficulties. He receives support from specialists and follows an individualized curriculum. Gary’s emotional fluctuations are age-appropriate, with periods of enthusiasm alternating with brief withdrawal during stress or frustration. He shows no aggressive behavior, respects authority, and seeks connection with peers. He enjoys group sports and logic-based board games. Gary is independent in self-care, follows hygiene routines, and sleeps well.

Ethan and Zariah

Sibling Group
Ages: 9, 11
Country Code: Central.Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Speech Delay
Listed: Feb 2026
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Ethan is 9 years old. He’s a quiet child, obedient and helpful.

Special needs: pulmonary artery stenosis, tetralogy of fallot, developmental disorder, speech delay, acute malnutrition.

Zariah is 11 years old. She is a quiet and kind-hearted girl. She plays well with other children. She is developmentally delayed and will need help to reach her potential. She wants to be adopted.

Special needs: developmental disorder, speech delay.

Dakota and Robin

Sibling Group
Ages: 12, 9
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Microcephaly, Other Special Needs, Trauma History
Listed: Feb 2026
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Robin is a well-developed boy, appropriate for his age. Somatically healthy.  History of trauma and neglect

He is physically fit and eagerly participates in all activities: bike trips, swimming, and bowling. He is a very bright boy and has no behavioral issues. He has a very good manners and rich vocabulary. He is a student of the 4th grade this year. He made a good progress at school and his motivation just visibly increased. The boy attended remedial classes at the clinic, made great progress in education, and his motivation to learn at school has visibly increased. He is good with writing, can solve the math problem and has difficulties with memorization. He feels good of being an “expert”, then he can be very involved and eager to act. He is polite and helpful at the place he lives, he treats the staff with respect, and he has an empathy toward young kids. He has many friends who appreciate his sensitivity and empathy, as well as his sense of humor.

Robin’s joy and carefree nature are sometimes overshadowed by a longing for someone close to him, for whom he would be important and special. He hides his emotions behind a tough exterior, but inside he is fragile and delicate. He lacks love and affection, which he compensates by hugging his teachers when he greets them.

Dakota: FAS suspected, microcephaly, facial dysmorphia, low weight, history of trauma and neglect
Dakota is a healthy, charming and cheerful girl. She is open and kind and eager to play with her peers. She is in the first grade this year. She has a vision impairment and wears glasses: -0.75 in both eyes. According to her teachers, she can be forgetful, has problem with concentration and needs to be motivated. However, she is eager to learn, work fast, she and is active in class. She is very artistic, likes to sing and dance. Often, she will come up with ideas of choreography, grab the microphone, and sing.

Dakota has an age-appropriate knowledge about the world around her, but her cognitive development is below average. She also struggles with math, and her results are lower than normal.  She was tested for FAS and according to her pediatrician, she doesn’t meet the criteria for FASD. She is underweight, has microcephaly, and moderate facial dysmorphia.

For some time, the siblings were placed in two different institutions but since January 2026 they have lived at the same place. They are very close and Robin cares about his sister a lot. Since this year, they have been in the same institution. They are very close. Robin is a caring brother to Dakota.

The caregiver describes them as a very good and unique children. The brother is very mature for his age.  They are both eager for being adopted.  The boy has a plan in his head of what he wants to do with his new family, and his sister is dreaming of a good family who will love her. They want to be adopted together.

Phil and Annie #

Sibling Group
Ages: 10, 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Other Special Needs
Listed: Feb 2026
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Phil is a wonderful boy with a calm and curious personality. He enjoys socializing and being around friends. Phil is in good physical health. He has an intellectual delay and a history of strabismus (crossed eyes), which was surgically corrected and currently presents with no symptoms.

Annie’s medical history includes a neurological condition with early-onset epilepsy (seizures are currently well controlled with medication), a syndrome of congenital anomalies with predominantly facial involvement, microcephaly, strabismus, and global developmental delays (neurological and psychological). She can stand with support but does not yet walk independently and has limited coordination. She loves interacting with caregivers and is a very sweet little girl.

Hendrix and Kody #

Sibling Group
Ages: 11, 11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Other Special Needs
Listed: Feb 2026
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Hendrix: prematurity; microcephaly; myopia; hypermetropia; astigmatism; amblyopia due to anopsia; polydactyly (6 fingers on the left hand – additional thumb); mild mental delay, significant disturbance of behavior requiring care or treatment.

Kody: prematurity; attachment disorder – disinhibited type, in a child with low stimulation

Bailey

Girl, Age: 14
Country Code: EE-11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH
Global developmental delay, mild intellectual developmental disorder, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, strabismus, and gait ataraxis. microdeletion on the short arm
Listed: Feb 2026
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Mishka

Girl, Age: 12
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Learning Disability
Listed: Dec 2025
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Meet this sweet girl, Mishka, who is 11 years old. We chose the pseudo name Miskha because it means “gift of love.”  Mishka may come across as shy at first, but she quickly warms up and you will learn that she is also approachable, friendly, polite, kind, compliant, and truly heart-meltingly sweet. Mishka loves to give gifts to others as a sign of love and affection as she displays her care through actions rather than words. For example, when the social worker gave her several chocolates in different wrappers, she kept only the duplicate designs for herself and generously gave one of each unique wrapper to a younger foster boy (age 9) in the home. Another example is that while beading bracelets with the social worker and the same younger child, with the rule that each person could make only one bracelet, Mishka quietly made hers for the little boy instead of keeping it for herself.

Mishka has been assessed with mild intellectual disability. She attends a special school that caters to students with mild intellectual developmental disorders. She enjoys school and behaves well there. She also shares a warm and positive relationship with her foster family. Mishka possesses good self-care skills and can communicate effectively in Cantonese with both adults and peers in everyday situations. However, she may find it challenging to understand or process conversations that involve more complex concepts.

Mishka enjoys stable health in general. She had withdrawal symptoms from narcotics at birth. Her urine toxicology test detected morphine, codeine, amphetamine and methamphetamine. Due to her intellectual disability, she is unable to comprehend the concept of adoption. However, she understands that the foster home is temporary and she has shown no resistance to arrangements for finding her a new home with parents. It is believed she has a deep longing for a permanent family.

(Mishka’s full profile is still being developed by the organization in charge of her adoption. It is forthcoming early next year, but if you are interested in receiving that information when it is available, please contact us.)

Chance

Boy, Age: 12
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Global developmental delays
Listed: Nov 2025
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Chance is an 11-year-old Asian boy who lives in a small group home for children with mild mental disabilities. At the age of 5, an intelligence test resulted in extremely low range leading to an ICD-10 diagnosis of Mild Intellectual Disability. He has also been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Through therapy, Chance has become more tolerate to changes in his environment over time.

Taking his special needs into account, Chance is viewed as a smart boy with strong learning abilities. While it is believed that Chance will reach some level of independence, it is not known if he can reach full independence given his impulse control issues. Chance earned an A in “kindness” at his special needs school, showing he has an overall good temperament, but he lacks the ability to control his impulses which sometimes lead him to shove, hit or throw tantrums though it is not believed he intending to hurt others. It is noted that Chance longs for the one-on-one attention that is needed for him to continue to develop, but his current caregivers cannot give it to him. Due to his impulse control issues and his need for one-on-one attention, CHI recommends Chance be the only child or the youngest child by at least two years.

Olivia, Maya, and Leo

Sibling Group
Ages: 9, 16, 17
Country Code: EE-7
Region: Eastern Europe
Listed: Oct 2025
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Sibling group of 3 from Eastern Europe – Girl born July 2008, Girl born January 2010, and Boy born September 2016

The 17 year old girl is described as healthy and she lives with her brother and sister. She is studying at a vocational training center for the service business as a hairdresser. She attends a boxing club. She is independent, good at all household chores, tidy, responsible, friendly and sensitive. She has good relations with her brother and sister. She helps her brother with his homework, making the bed, dressing, washing the dishes. She gets along with peers and adults and is good-natured. She loves sincerity and a smile and has compassion for others. She is respectful to adults and has well-developed social skills. She enjoys reading, listening to music, surfing social networks and cooking.

The 15 year old girl is described as healthy. She also helps her younger brother with housework, making the bed, getting dressed and washing the dishes. She is attending gymnasium, is a good student and is responsible for her studies. She is friends with the children in her class and has good relations with most of the teachers. Sometimes conflicts arise because she does not know how to take comments. She takes remarks as personal insults. She tries to get along with the children and staff and knows how to speak politely. However, she often talks back and objects to everything. She is independent and does all household chores well. However, she is often lazy and procrastinates. She likes to listen to music and surf social networks.

The 9 year old boy is described as healthy, is a student at a main school and is studying well. He reads well and recites a poem with intonation. He does well in mathematics and likes counting problems. The boy lives with his sisters. He has easy contact with peers and adults, is willing to communicate and seeks attention. He reacts hostilely to comments, is capricious, stubborn and impatient. He can become quick to get angry if things go wrong. He is communicative, does not get scared in new environments, and has courage to communicate with people. He likes to show his affection to close people, to cuddle and hug. He is mobile and active. He likes to move around, to ride his bike, to play various outdoor games, and to be the center of attention. He likes to draw, watch cartoons and play computer games. He often needs to limit time spent on the computer. He likes to help adults in the kitchen to cook and is willing to take part in various household chores to the best of his ability.

The children want to live with their siblings in a family and be adopted together.

Isla, Finn, and Hazel

Sibling Group
Ages: 15, 13, 11
Country Code: EE-7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Behavior
Listed: Oct 2025
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Siblings

Sibling group of 3 in Eastern Europe- Girl born March 2011, Boy born March 2013, and Girl born March 2015

The children live together and have a close relationship. They all want to be adopted together and live in a family.

The 14 year old girl is described as healthy and attends middle school. She is disciplined and attentive during lessons. Her educational results are satisfactory. She needs the help of a social worker for her homework. She willingly participates in various activities, education, summer camps and trips organized by the school. She has friends and does not have any communication difficulties. She attends a class in the choreography department of the art school. She participates in competitions with a dance group. In the family home, she is friendly with all the children living there. She has a particularly close emotional bond with her brother and sister who live together. She is independent, able to take care of her seasonal clothing, and can cook simple meals. She spends her pocket money purposefully; appreciates the personal items she has bought and knows how to save. She takes care of her personal hygiene, cleanliness of clothes and tidiness of her personal room. In her free time, she plays computer games and goes out with friends. She has no behavioral problems and keeps her agreements with the staff. She always expresses her wishes and thoughts to the staff and attends psychological counselling as needed.

The 12 year old boy also attends a middle school and he has good academic results. He has difficulty concentrating during lessons and is therefore receiving medication. He attends a football club and is in his third year of playing football. He is active and enjoys various sporting activities. He always wants to be a leader. He always makes friends easily, expresses his opinion freely and wants to be listened to. He is friendly, cunning, clever, capricious and stubborn. He tries to avoid or circumvent rules in a way that suits him. He always notices his sisters, shows them his attention and is helpful. He is not inclined to give in, he always tries to get his way, to get the rules that suit him. He is willing to communicate with the staff or other professionals working in the family home. In his free time he plays football and computer games.

Diagnoses: Mixed behavioral and emotional disorders, attention deficit disorder, other tic disorders. He sees a child psychiatrist as needed and is prescribed medication.

The 10 year old girl is described as healthy and is in primary school. Her educational results are very good. Her behavior at school is good. She is active in lessons, extracurricular activities and is friendly with her classmates. She has many friends at school and at the ballet studio. She has no difficulties in communication and does not need help. She does her homework responsibly and asks for help from the staff when needed. She attends a ballet studio after school. She enjoys it very much and her results are excellent. She has won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. She regularly takes part in various competitions with the ballet dance group. In the summer she participates in camps organized by the ballet studio. In her foster family home, she is friendly with all the children there. She has a particularly close emotional bond with her brother and sister who live together. The girl is helpful, hard-working, able to carry out tasks on her own (in line with her age) and knows how to handle money responsibly. In her spare time, she enjoys going out with her friends, playing on the computer, but most of all she likes dancing and drawing. She has no behavioral problems and keeps her agreements with the staff. She speaks openly with the staff, can express herself freely and is always listened to and understood.

Hunter

Boy, Age: 11
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Coffin-Lowry Syndrome, Deaf / HoH
Listed: Oct 2025
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Hunter is a cheerful 10-year-old boy in need of a loving home capable of supporting him and his long-term needs. In 2018, Hunter was diagnosed with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome, a genetic disorder, with dysmorphic features including hypertelorism, depressed nasal bridge, thick lips, wide mouth, and broad tapering fingers. He also has developmental delay, profound sensorineural hearing loss, scoliosis, hyperopia and astigmatism, asthma, beta thalassemia trait, and short stature. He received a cochlear implant in his left ear in April 2020 and continues to use a hearing aid in his right ear. He is required to attend medical appointments at different specialties, including the Endocrine Clinic, Eye Clinic, Asthma Clinic, ENT, Prosthetic & Orthotic, Neurology Clinic, General Pediatrics, Hearing Aid Prescription and Spinal and Brace Clinic. His asthma has become stable in recent years and is prescribed medication if needed.  He also has history of seizure but has been stable as well.  Despite all of his long-term conditions, his health is generally stable and he does not take any regular medications.

Hunter is an active, pleasant, friendly and outgoing boy who always shows his smiles. He is an affectionate child who enjoys holding hands, cuddles and hugs from his familiar caregivers. Hunter currently does not have any speech; however, he can express himself by producing some vocal sounds, such as “er” or “ar” or through some simple gestures, such as pointing to things he is interested in or wants or through pictures and Quick Talker. He has received sign language training and learned to use body gestures to express himself. He can wave his hand to greet or to show refusal occasionally. Even with his limitations, Hunter shares a good relationship with the other children. He is generally calm, though he can get upset when he doesn’t get what he wants, but he is easily diverted and his frustration will resolve.

Though Hunter is slightly weaker in trunk control, shoulder stability, upper limb control, muscle tone, bilateral coordination, and motor planning, he can keep his balance while standing and walking. He can also walk up and down stairs by holding someone’s hand, run, and climb up and down as shared. In terms of fine motor skills, he has poor to fair finger strength, finger dexterity and bilateral coordination of both upper limbs. He has a fair to poor tripod and pincer grip in picking up small objects, and fair to poor performance in handwriting and manipulating scissors to cut a straight line. Being curious, Hunter likes exploring his environment and new things.  He likes playing with building blocks, coloring, and watching TV and YouTube videos. He enjoys participating in activities at the orphanage.

Hunter needs a family who can help him continue in his development and who will be dedicated to his life-long needs.

Court

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD
Listed: Oct 2025
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Court will turn 14 years old next week–still waiting for a family. Court came into care when he was a baby though his biological father initially was involved and sought custody of him. However, he eventually became untracable and Court’s birthmother relinquished him to the system for adoption in 2016. From the ages of 3-9, Court lived with a foster family where he had a good relationship with the foster family. Court then was placed for adoption with a local family in his country and while the post-placement at six months showed everything was going well and the domestic adoption was granted, two months later the adoptive parents dissolved the adoption citing difficulty in managing Court’s emotional outbursts and challenging behaviors in school after resumption of classes post-COVID.  Despite professional intervention, the family relinquished Court back to the system. He was later diagnosed with ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). 

After the relinquishment of the adoptive parents, Court settled in to an orphanage and its adjacent school. He became a “big brother” and role model among his co-residents at the orphanage and excelled academically and in sports at school.  His emotions were generally stable while staying there.    At the time of the report written in July 2025, he was preparing to be promoted to a mainstream school in September and had been moved to a small group home near the school after a successful interview with his social worker. 

Court impressed his social worker as a smart, polite, articulate, level-headed, sensible and frank teenager on the day of visit.     He was able to articulate his thoughts clearly and showed readiness to be adopted again.   He has demonstrated diligence, maturity, and incredible inner strength and motivation over difficult circumstances in life.   While he has developed many strengths and life skills throughout the journey, deep in his heart he still envisions a loving, stable and permanent home that he can call his own—a family where he can find rest, stability and peace through the highs and lows in life.   Court expresses his wish to be adopted by a nurturing and loving family who understands his tangible and psychological needs.   Surely, Court is in need of a strong, patient, well-informed, committed, and psychologically trained family who has the resources and knowledge for supporting his needs and dealing with his trauma. 

 

William

Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Autism
Listed: Oct 2025
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William, 10, is a calm, stable and cheerful child who can sometimes be a bit too straightforward in expressing his thoughts. Even though he can be blunt, he is willing to listen to advice from adults and make changes. He resides in a small group home in his Asian country and attends mainstream school. He is an outstanding student with excellent performance in both academics and conduct. He has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and weak social skills. 

William loves reading and many outdoor sport activities such as riding bicycle, scooter and playing soccer. He is a bright and adaptable child with a warm spirit, ready to thrive in a nurturing environment.

Due to his country’s matching process, families with a home study for any country can submit to be considered for William.

Lucia and Charles

Sibling Group
Ages: 15, 9
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Learning Disability, Older Child
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Lucia and Charles are a very bonded Afro-Latin brother and sister sibling set who live together in the same foster home. They came into care when they were 8 and 2 years old respectively. Before coming into care, one of her older brothers often fulfilled a parental role with them but was abusive in this role. When they first came into care and for a while after, Lucia took the position of maternal figure to Charles and was opposing to the foster mothers which led to changes in foster homes. Over time, however, she settled in and started allowing the foster mother to take over the maternal role. They are doing well at their current foster home.

Lucia

Lucia, 15, is currently in the 8th grade where she participates in extracurricular activities, including soccer. She has improved in taking responsibility for her schoolwork over years past and has improved in family and interpersonal relationships. Though Lucia will complete her schoolwork, she is not overly interested in on academic subject over the other. However, she is interested in pursuing studies in beauty related fields such as cosmetology or being a beautician. She also likes to cook and is constantly trying to learn and perfect new skills.  Lucia is overall healthy, but will need to continue mental health services to help her work through her past trauma and to transition to a new family.

While Lucia tends to be an independent young lady, she seeks the approval of the adults she trusts to feel safe and confident. Her ability to control her emotions and anxiety has increased and she is learning ways of coping with her anxiety in productive ways. Due to past trauma, Lucia has exhibited a high need for control which contributed to her anxiety, but she has been learning to let go of some control and to allow herself to be in the role she should be in at her age and stage in life. Sadly, it is known that Lucia has been the victim of sexual abuse from at least two perpetrators—one prior to coming into care and one while in care. She self-reported these instances and has received psychological services to help her work through them. Lucia has come to realize that these instances were not her fault and is able to recognize that these instances do not define her. She has not sexually acted out toward others and has not participated in any self-harming behaviors.

As Lucia has continued to work through her past, she is evolving into a responsible and self-aware young lady. Lucia enjoys anything related to makeup and beauty as well as preparing special meals and desserts. When Lucia is happy, it is clearly seen in her face and continence—she literally often jumps for joy.

Charles

Charles, 9, is in the third grade at his new school after the siblings were moved to a new foster home. However, he is supposed to be in the second grade with an individual education plan that had not yet been implemented at the new school as of the time of the report. As a result, his academic performance has been poor this year, but they were supposed to re-implement his plan. Charles has a specialized plan due to a diagnosis of mild mental retardation (F708). Overall, Charles is a very collaborative child with a high sense of belonging who enjoys interactions with his peers. He is motivated by being included in activities and also by being recognized for acts of service. He is able to care for himself independently in an age-appropriate manner.

Charles’ motor skills are age-appropriate, but he does receive occupational therapy and speech therapy. On his IQ testing, he scored 68, but there is a high probability that the score actually falls in the 63-77 range due to some discrepancy between composite indices. More information is available in the child study and available documents. In addition to the diagnosis of mild mental retardation, he was diagnosed in January 2025 with conduct disorder not otherwise specified (F919) and disturbance of activity and attention (F900). He takes daily medication. Charles also wears glasses and had a diagnosis in April 2025 of blepharitis (H010) which is receiving care from the optometrist for.

The change of foster homes has been difficult for Charles, though it was necessary for the protection of the children. Coupled with the change in caregivers and environment is the expected changes in Lucia as she is now older and wants to live the more autonomous life of a teenager that is not filled with being his caregiver as was previously her role. These changes have left Charles feeling lonely and confused. These emotions have affected his behavior, and he sometimes has tantrums or becomes upset easily. It is important to note that Charles has no history of known sexual abuse but was subject as a toddler to the domestic abuse and control from his older brother when he and Lucia were in their birth family.

Charles enjoys going outside, playing football and soccer, going to the park and watching movies. He also enjoys building with blocks.

Arlen

Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Other Special Needs
Listed: Jul 2025
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Arlen and his four siblings came into care in 2022 due to being victims of multiple types of abuse in their family. Their parents were known to be drug users with emotional instability and aggressive behaviors between them. They were also verbally abusive toward the police and other authorities. Arlen is being placed for adoption as a single child.

As Arlen was never enrolled in school until he was taken into protective custody, he is in the first grade. He is familiar with some letters and numbers but cannot read or do simple arithmetic problems. He truly enjoys art class since he has great skills for doing crafts. He seeks adult validation in every activity he participates in. However, while he recognizes authority figures, he is defiant toward them and only obeys with some difficulty. Arlen usually gets along well with peers and adults; however, when he gets mad or frustrated, he begins to behave in a bad and aggressive way. He lies whenever he wants to avoid his responsibilities. He gets upset when he cannot do what he wants. His cognitive development is affected. Arlen has been diagnosed with ADHD, mild cognitive developmental delay, focalized epilepsy, and oppositional defiant disorder. He goes to occupational and psychiatric therapy, and also takes daily medication. There are no concerns regarding his motor and language development.

As mentioned, Arlen and his siblings were subjected to multiple types of abuse. It has been reported by his teachers that in addition to being aggressive toward other children in the class. Though Arlen can verbally express his feelings and emotions, he has a hard time managing them. He gets easily frustrated and has trouble finishing any given task. He is afraid of the dark and of being alone. Arlen gets anxious when he consumes sugary foods, and he also gets anxious when an outing is going to happen soon. He goes to bed around 8 pm but takes a long time to fall asleep.

Even though Arlen has been known to be aggressive toward others, his child study also reports he usually gets along with adults, peers, younger children and animals. Arlen is not shy when meeting people; it is easy for him to take the initiative to start a conversation with anybody. He likes to take the lead in any game. Arlen can be affectionate toward those he knows and is comfortable with. He likes to maintain good hygiene habits and takes care of his personal belongings.

Arlen is very active during the day. He loves to go to the park and to play soccer with friends. Arlen is interested in any outdoor recreational activity; he loves to do physical exercise. He has stated that he is good at swimming. Arlen has stated that he would love to get married and have kids. He does not want to go to college but would like to work handling heavy machines. He is open to being adopted by any type of family.

Ariel

Girl, Age: 12
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Learning Disability
Listed: Jun 2025
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Ariel has been in protective care since she was 3 years old due to her mother’s inability to care for her. She has lived in her current foster home since 2019.

At the time she came into care, Ariel was referred to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy due to her developmental needs in cognition, speech, social skills and fine motor skills. She was subsequently placed in a special school having been diagnosed with mild intellectual disability in November 2021, and she stayed in that school until June 2023. These measures helped her improve significantly, especially in the area of behavioral tendencies such as being fidgety, having outbursts and being jumpy. In fact, when her foster family moved and she started a new school in June 2023, she adjusted well and her teachers now say she is an above-average student, earning As and Bs in all her grades. While Ariel did have significant improvements in all her developmental areas, she still has some delays in each area. Physically, she can do everything she should, but she is slow when it comes to climbing and needs a handrail to go up and down stairs. She can ride a scooter, but at 11 years old, she still cannot ride a bike. She is able to take care of herself, and can write, draw and do crafts, but she does tend to make mistakes in her Chinese writing. She also tends to eat with a fork or spoon as she does not have the dexterity to use chopsticks effectively. She is also a quiet child who communicates in simple sentences and generally only speaks when spoken to, but she is able to express herself and carry conversations. Ariel does have visual diagnoses of amblyopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism for which she wears glasses and must attend follow-up appointments every six months.

While Ariel was suspected of having autism in 2021 and ADHD in 2023, after attending psychiatric appointments the diagnosis of ADHD was dismissed. The agency is inquiring if she was, in fact, diagnosed with autism as the paperwork is not clear on this matter.

Ariel is a quiet and cheerful girl who is well-attached to her foster family and enjoys going on outings with them. She is helpful in class and enjoys assisting her teacher with various tasks. She is introverted and tends to either play by herself with her special doll or other stuffed toys, or when she does play with others, it is usually with the other foster girl in her home. She enjoys watching videos or playing at the park.

Ariel will benefit from a family who can accept and help her with her mild intellectual disability and social skills challenges. Given her gentle temperament and cheerful nature, she would benefit from a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where she can continue to receive therapy and receive special education.

UPDATED INFORMATION ON ARIEL!

The agency that sent us her information has received some updated information on Ariel and expects a thorough update January 2026. Please let us know if you are interested in adopting Ariel! (Prior “photo” clipart included for reference to old profile.)

Ariel is a very nurturing and cheerful 11-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with autism and mild intellectual disability as well as vision problems for which she wears glasses and receives follow-up care from ophthalmology. She is healthy overall and is noted to be emotionally stable.

A language barrier won’t be an issue with Ariel–she excels in language, especially English! She can communicate fully in English, including understanding instructions and writing.  She follows the directions of her teachers, social workers and foster mother. While her autistic characteristics lead her to rarely initiate conversations and interactions with others, she responds to every interaction and question which makes her easy to bond with. She is emotionally stable and very rarely has tantrums, but when she does, she usually calms down within a few minutes. She is able to care for her own hygiene as well.

Ariel would benefit from a warm, nurturing environment that accommodates her communication challenges while encouraging her to express her opinions more confidently. She longs for family. When her social worker encouraged her to draw a home she likes, she drew a family with parents, a younger sister, cats, and a dog (see attached picture).

Ian

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: Africa-1
Region: Africa
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Listed: Jun 2025
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Ian is a ton of fun! He loves music- always requesting his favorite songs on the speaker so he can sing along! He is a wheelchair user that is working on self propelling- he is such a hard worker. He does have some visual impairment in one eye, but his hearing has made up for this impairment…he can hear your voice from rooms away and call for you! He loves spending time with his friends, enjoying his favorite foods, and taking trips to the local market to get some yummy street food! He would greatly benefit from a loving family because he is such a relational boy!

Dawson, Dahlia, Addison #

Sibling Group
Ages: 6, 10, 12
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Trauma History
Listed: May 2025
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Introducing an amazing sibling group of three from Eastern Europe: Dawson, Dahlia, & Addison. After an incident in the home of the family on 14 March 2022 the boy received a first degree burn on his face and arms. Six surgeries have been performed, with one of them using the child’s right thigh as a donor site. He was discharged on 04/05/2022 and he was placed together with his sisters, Dahlia and Addison, in an emergency unit. The parents desired for the children to be brought up in a foster family. After a matching period, Dawson, Dahlia, and Addison were placed in a foster family. Contacts between the parents and the children were being performed once a month.

Later, in a multidisciplinary meeting with the Director of Social Assistance on 11/07/2023, it was decided that the children are to be registered in the registry for Adoption and their contacts with the biological family have been discontinued. The children have experienced the trauma of having lived in an abusive home, but otherwise are healthy, beautiful children.

Sally & Ria

Sibling Group
Ages: 14, 11
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Learning Disability
Sally: mild mental delays & mixed academic skills disorders
Ria: bipolar disorder, unspecified mental developmental delay, & behavioral issues
Listed: Mar 2025
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Information in this report is from February 2024.

Sally and Ria live in a foster home.

Sally is in the fifth grade where she is an average student. She likes to go to school, and she is known for being helpful and kind. However, it is difficult for her to fully understand the different academic contents which often leads her to get easily frustrated and give up. It is important to mention that while living with her biological family, there were many times when she was not enrolled in school which likely contributes to her difficulties. While her favorite subject is language, her language and cognitive development are delayed. Sally has trouble reading and making complete thoughts. She also has trouble with math. She easily forgets new concepts. It has been observed that the child has difficulty following complex instructions. For the most part, Sally manages her frustrations and impulses, but there are moments where she gets overwhelmed with a task or homework. It is hard for her to stay quiet in one place as she is curious of her surroundings and active. She recognizes authority figures and is respectful towards them.

There are no concerns regarding her motor development. Socially, she interacts positively with adults, peers, younger children, and animals. She is able to give and receive affection, and sometimes she gets jealous when her foster mother pays attention to the other children. Sally gets anxious when she finds herself in a new environment and with unknown people. She is shy when meeting new people and often needs a mediator to help her interact with others. However, once she knows a new child, she enjoys interacting with her peers. She is able to verbally express her feelings and emotions. It is upsetting to her when she is scolded for misbehaving. She also worries that she may be separated from her sister. Sally is still learning to take care of her belongings and requires supervision from her foster mother to keep all her things organized and in a good state. Sally also requires supervision with her hygiene. Sally goes to occupational therapy and has follow-up visits with the psychiatrist.

Sally enjoys playing pretend, especially with her teacher or her sister. She is interested in playing soccer but due to her nutritional state, she had limitations to do sports. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. Sally would like to become a doctor to help anybody in need. She has also stated her desire to have a mom, a dad and another sibling.

Ria is in the third grade. Her academic performance is lower than expected so she receives extra support after school. She loves anything art-related, and her least favorite subject is math. She recognizes authority figures, follows rules and is usually respectful toward adults. Ria gets easily distracted and requires supervision to fulfill her tasks. It is hard for her to stay quiet in one place, and she needs to be reminded of what is expected of her in different locations. Ria had an IQ test, and the results showed a delay in her chronological age. She has trouble memorizing things, is hyperactive and gets easily distracted.

There are no concerns regarding her motor development. Her expressive and comprehensive language development is delayed. Socially, Ria is shy when meeting people and will wait until somebody takes the initiative to start a conversation. Ria gets anxious whenever she is in an unfamiliar place and surrounded by unknown people, and it upsets her when she is approached by unfamiliar people. Ria interacts positively with adults, peers, younger children, and animals. She seeks to have friends, but sometimes this seeking has caused behavioral problems at school. She does not get jealous when her foster mother pays attention to the other children. Ria used to lie to avoid the consequences of her actions, however this behavior only happens from time to time. Ria is able to verbally express her feelings and emotions, and she manages them at an age-appropriate level. The foster mother needs to constantly remind her to take care of her personal belongings and to improve her hygiene. She gets upset when peers take her belongings without her permission. It is also upsetting to her when her foster mother has to scold her.

Playing with her foster siblings and her sister makes Ria happy. She has great skills in drawing and painting. Ria has stated that she would love to have a mom, dad, and other siblings. She would like to become a doctor, veterinarian, nurse, or teacher.

Shane #

Boy, Age: 15
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Learning Disability
Listed: Jan 2025
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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.

Morty #

Boy, Age: 10
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
grand mal seizures
Listed: Jan 2025
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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.

Valeria

Girl, Age: 15
Country Code: LA-3
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Other Special Needs
microcephaly, epilepsy
Listed: Nov 2024
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Valeria is a very protective girl.  She loves drawing and doing art projects.  Valeria currently has a feeding tube.

Update in 2025 states that she no longer has a feeding tube, and is doing really well!

Valeria was previously listed on Reece’s Rainbow as Marisol.

Melissa

Girl, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-3
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Cornelia de lange syndrome
Listed: Jul 2019
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Melissa is an extremely loving girl!  She enjoys playing with her dolls.  Although she likes all food, she loves chicken and rice.

Melissa has a diagnosis of Cornelia de Lange syndrome, which causes developmental delays.  She continues to make progress with therapy.

Melissa was previously listed on Reece’s Rainbow as “Lucia.”

Cheyenne

Girl, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child, Other Special Needs, Trauma History
Mild cognitive delay
Listed: Nov 2024
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Information in this report is from March 2024

Cheyenne, 12, came into care in 2020 when her mother left her with a woman and it became clear that she was not returning. In the child investigation, it was discovered that Cheyenne had been the victim of abuse by both a non-family member when she was young and a minor relative though there is not much information regarding the later situation. Due to being moved around so much and the chaotic environment of the biological family, Cheyenne was not consistently enrolled in school which has affected her cognitive development.  Cheyenne is now enrolled in school, and she is in 4th grade where she is respectful, responsible, and motivated at school. In 2023, she was given an IQ test and scored 63, which led to a diagnosis of mild cognitive delay.  At the age of 11 when the test was performed, it was estimated that she had the cognitive development and maturation of a 7-year-old.  She goes to cognitive therapy to overcome her diagnosis of mild cognitive delay due to the family environment she grew up in.

Cheyenne has adjusted well to her foster family and being in a positive family environment. For example, while she likely did not attend religious services in the past, she enthusiastically attends Catholic services with her foster family and participates in spiritual activities such as praying the rosary with the family. Her foster family has helped her work on her social development, interaction with others, taking responsibility for her actions in a positive way, etc. It is noted that Cheyenne had a habit of lying to avoid negative consequences; however, great improvements were made in this area. While she still gets anxious when confronted about any inappropriate behaviors, Cheyenne is no longer afraid to accept the consequences of her actions. It is upsetting to her when someone lies about her. She is cooperative and strives to be obedient, and she is getting better at managing her emotions, impulses, and frustrations. She gets sad when others positively talk about their biological families, and she just wants to find her forever family. She is afraid of feeling alone.

Cheyenne is very affectionate and sweet. She is friendly and has wonderful skills to be a leader inside and outside her foster home. Cheyenne interacts positively with adults, peers, younger children, and animals. Cheyenne is quiet and feels good when she finishes the tasks assigned to her. She is independent and fulfills her daily routines on her own.

Cheyenne enjoys participating in recreational or playful activities with her peers. She especially likes riding her bicycle and playing soccer. She also likes to draw and dance. Cheyenne loves to eat spaghetti, rice with chicken, and oatmeal, but she does not like to eat broccoli. Cheyenne has stated that she would love to become a Chef to express her love through food.

Wally

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: EE-2
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Autism
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.

Roman

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
anxiety disorder; unspecified emotional and behavioral disorder
Listed: Aug 2024
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Report is from August 2024 — Roman, 12, lived with his biological and an older brother until he was 7 years old. At that time, the place where his mother worked burned and she had to leave his brother with that child’s father, and she moved to a different town with Roman. Unfortunately, she could not find a stable job or place to live and she sought assistance from Protective Services. Roman was previously hosted by a family, but that family opted not to adopt him. More information is available.

Roman is in the 4th grade. It has been observed that Roman has great leadership skills, especially at school. Most of his teachers have stated that Roman has a lot of potential but his lack of motivation hinders his progress and development. However, Roman has great skills in math. He recognizes authority figures; he is respectful and obedient towards them. He can follow simple and complex instructions. There are no concerns regarding his motor, language, cognitive and social development.

Roman is an affectionate child after he has built a positive relationship with an adult. He can verbally express his feelings and emotions; however, when there are situations of high emotional demand, he limits the externalization of what he is feeling. Roman is still learning to manage his frustration and impulses, but good improvements have been observed. Roman is shy when meeting people but can easily overcome this behavior once he feels the adult is trustworthy. He interacts in a positive way with adults, peers, younger children, and animals. Roman gets anxious when he does not get what he wants immediately or when something he was expecting does not end up happening. Roman is sad when remembering his biological family, and this connection is part of why the hosting family did not choose to adopt him. Roman is afraid of dark, thunder, rain, and heights. In order to fall asleep, he needs some light or a stuffed animal.

Roman loves it when he gets to go to amusement parks, the movies or the pool. Roman likes to ride his bike, listen to music, and watch TV. He has stated that he would like to improve his drawing skills.

Hope

Girl, Age: 12
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD
Listed: Aug 2024
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Hope is a bright, assertive, and courageous girl with many endearing qualities and undiscovered traits. She is highly active and enjoys a range of sports activities, including running, swimming, and hiking. In her spare time, she loves engaging in craft work like origami. Her recent obsession with Sudoku has highlighted her strong logical thinking skills.

Despite facing challenges such as eczema, ADHD, and ODD, Hope is managing with her prescribed care routine. She thrives better with individual attention and consistent, firm, yet gentle care. She has shown significant improvement since being moved from an orphanage to her current foster home where she is adhering to rules and routines, and slowly learning how to live in a family atmosphere.

Hope was previously approved for adoption overseas. However, due to concerns the family had regarding her psychological/mental health once in-country, they withdrew their petition to adopt. A further report about Hope’s emotional development and readiness for adoption after the previous withdrawal will be ready by September.

Now, Hope is seeking a loving family who can provide the consistent, gentle care she needs to flourish. Hope’s institutional upbringing has shaped her attachment and emotional needs, but with the right support, she has the potential to thrive in a family environment. Given that adoptions from her country take approximately two years to complete, while Hope is entering her pre-teen years now it is important to realize she will be a teenager when adopted.  Interested families need to be willing to learn and be well aware of the challenges of adopting an older child so her family will have the capacity to support her emotional and behavioral needs. It is also recommended that the family be well-equipped with trauma-informed care and understand issues related to delayed adolescence and the impact of long-term institutionalization. This includes understanding family roles, including those of a father and mother, and sibling relationships.

CHI has given this child the pseudo name Hope because we and her social service staff in HK believe that with the right family who understands her past and can provide her with and affection with proper rules and routines, Hope can overcome her difficult past and achieve great things. We look forward to finding a family that can offer her the stability and care she deserves. CHI has past child studies to provide to seriously interested families.

 

Anna

Girl, Age: 12
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Speech Delay
autism, language and speech developmental delay, moderate mental developmental delay, expressive language disorder.
Listed: Jul 2024
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Anna, now 10 years old, entered the Protection Services for the first time when she was a newborn baby as her mother used drugs while pregnant. She lived with her grandmother for a while, but reentered care at 13 months old.

Anna is known for being a happy girl. Anna is not enrolled in school as it has been difficult to find an Institution that can work with her diagnosis and special needs. However, when she was enrolled in school, it was noted that she behaved positively and recognized authority figures. Anna loves to give and receive affection, and she does not get jealous when her foster mother pays attention to other children. Her closest bond is with the 12-year-old daughter of her foster mother. She needs support and supervision to fulfill her daily routines. Anna has a good sleep and eating patterns; however, she very occasionally wets the bed. Anna sometimes throws objects to the floor when she feels frustrated. She can follow simple instructions. Due to her diagnosis, it is hard for her to stay focused on one specific task.

Anna can keep her balance and walk, and she tries to jump but is not fully able to do it. She can run slowly and up the stairs if an adult holds her hand. Her fine motor skills are still developing. Anna is not able to hold scissors, but she can grab pencils and color. She needs help with dressing and hygiene. For the most part, Anna communicates through signs and very short words; it is not hard to understand what she wants. She goes to speech therapy. Anna recognizes familiar faces, and she does not get shy when meeting new people. She can play with younger children or with peers, but she gets upset when other children take her belongings. She recognizes her foster mother as an authority figure. She likes dogs as long as they are away from her, and she gets nervous when pets are near her.

Being told she looks pretty or that she is beautiful makes Anna happy. She loves to have her hair done in pretty styles and enjoys wearing new clothes. She likes to watch children’s movies and videos of people doing exercises. She is very good at swimming. Anna´s favorite foods are spaghetti and chicken with rice. She loves to listen to music and do puzzles.

Gene

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Learning Disability, Speech Delay
Listed: Jul 2024
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Gene’s information is from a report in June 2024 — the agency does have older reports as well.  Gene was 7 years old when he entered care due to neglect. He spent most of his days on the streets and there were behavioral issues within his family of origin. His father was in jail and his mother was involved in criminal activities as well as drug usage. While she said she was going to make changes in her life to regain her son’s custody, she did not follow through. Gene is now 12 years old.

Gene is in the 4th grade. He struggles academically. It is difficult for him to understand new concepts and therefore is unmotivated to do his best. He still has trouble pronouncing properly many words. In 2020 he was diagnosed with mild cognitive developmental delay, but this diagnosis was overruled though an IQ test is pending. He can get easily distracted if he does not like a specific activity. There are no concerns regarding his motor development. His language development is behind, it is difficult for him to comprehend a reading assignment; and he mispronounces some words. In the middle of the night, it is necessary to wake him up to go to the bathroom so that he will not have any accidents. Gene has been learning to manage his frustrations and impulses in a better way. Gene interacts in a positive way with his peers. Gene recognizes authority figures; he is respectful and obedient towards them. It has been observed that Gene interacts positively with adults, kids his age, younger children, and animals.

Currently, Gene goes to therapy, and he has been diagnosed with unspecified mixed behavioral issues for which he takes daily medication. He gets anxious whenever he is not permitted to do something he wants or whenever he does not fully understand a task. He gets upset when he feels he is being attacked, but he has not become aggressive. Gene is afraid of being alone, getting lost and being in the dark. Whenever he feels sad it is because he longs to have a family.

Gene loves to participate in any recreational activity, including sports. Some of Gene’s favorite activities are playing soccer, going to the park, playing cops and robbers, making bracelets and painting. When he grows up, he would like to be a professional soccer player or a chef.

Liam

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Older Child, Other Special Needs
Listed: Jul 2024
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Liam was born December 2011. He was found to have multiple health and development issues, including a history of Infantile Spasm, left temporal arachnoid cyst, severe low vision, and moderate to severe grade mental retardation. He received training from different therapists and maintained steady improvement all along. Although he has a history of Infantile Spasm, he has a stable health condition with no records of any epileptic attacks since his admission to the present school. Due to his parents’ inability to take care of him, he was placed in a orphanage at the age of 3.

Liam is observed to be a lovely, easygoing, and well-behaved child, who is well loved by his teachers and caregivers. He is described as a happy child with stable emotions, and expresses enjoyment through his lovely smile which is heart-melting. He enjoys one-on-one interaction with his main caregiver.

Alice #

Girl, Age: 15
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Listed: May 2024
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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.

Zander

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Limb differences, Other Special Needs
Cognitive delay, anxiety, depression, macrodactyly and gigantism, hand deformity
Listed: Apr 2024
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25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Zander entered care in 2018 at the age of 5 or 6. He is in school and is currently attending the 4th grade for the second time. He is in a special education program due to multiple diagnoses. Zander took an IQ test in September 2022 and the results showed a mild cognitive delay. He has also been diagnosed with mixed anxiety and depressive disorders, for which he takes medication. According to the child´s medical history, he also has a diagnosis of macrodactyly and gigantism, in addition to congenital hand deformity. However, this does not affect Zander’s state of health. There are no concerns regarding his overall motor development. Zander has proper language, but sometimes his tone of voice and vocalization make it hard to fully understand what he is trying to say. It is hard for him to concentrate on one specific task.

While Zander enjoys school and has a good relationship with peers, he often experiences a lack of motivation regarding school. When faced when academic challenges he often gives up. Zander experiences sudden changes in his behavior, and his mood and disposition towards activities can vary from one moment to another. When he is in a good mood, he follows instructions and is respectful and obedient. Zander likes it when people invite him to participate in an activity. He is still learning to manage his impulses and frustration. Many times, when he does not get what he wants, he reacts inappropriately without measuring the consequences of his actions. Zander is not disrespectful towards authority figures, but it is hard for him to follow instructions and directions.

When interacting with other kids, at first he is shy due to the condition of his right hand, but once he feels comfortable he starts to interact with others. Sometimes he cannot get along well with peers due to comments he says that might be hurtful to others or because of bad behaviors to call for attention. Zander gets anxious when he wants to interact with a peer he likes. Playing with peers, watching TV, or playing on the computer makes him happy. He experiences sadness when people do not pay attention to what he is doing. He is scared of horror movies.

Zander enjoys sports such as swimming, basketball, and soccer. He also enjoys artistic activities such as dancing and singing. He is good at drawing and painting. Zander says he likes birds and dogs.

Carl

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: EE-11
Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Listed: Mar 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 ***
Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Carl was born prematurely in a home environment lacking the basic necessities; he was moved into residential care homes. He has been diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which has impacted his development.

In his current residence, Carl has blossomed into a kind-hearted and friendly child, creating bonds with his caretakers and peers. He partakes in meals with growing independence, embraces dressing routines and self-care; Carl sleeps soundly.

Carl carries a history of medical complexities. Despite an unsupervised pregnancy and a birth weight of less than a kilogram, Carl continues to receive dedicated medical attention across a spectrum of specialties to bolster his growth.

His therapeutic services include speech therapy, psychomotricity, and psychology, extended under the nurturing folds of his supportive abode. Carl delights in equine therapy and the companionship of dogs. Carl is a good student, benefiting from customized learning supports. He also enjoys music, tablets and computers.

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 ***
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).

Maci, Marcel, and Milan

Sibling Group
Ages: 17, 13, 12
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Trauma History
Maci: Physical abuse, sexual harassment, and negligence by bio family; Mild depressive episode

Marcel: Physical abuse and negligence by bio family

Milan: None listed

Listed: Dec 2023
**** 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 ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
Maci, Milan, and Marcel are a beautiful sibling group waiting for a loving forever family of their own! These siblings participated in a summer 2023 hosting program and still wait. The in-country team still talks to their host family regularly and knows these kids VERY well!

Additional information & pictures available from the listing agency.

Maci, born in March of 2009, is feminine and gets along very well with girls. She is described as smiley, friendly, a good friend, and empathetic. She is always ready and eager to help others. Maci needs to make everything suitable for everyone. She very much loves her siblings and has a great capacity to give love and care. She can search for help to resolve difficult situations. She loves to look good and likes using make-up and doing her hair. Sometimes learning is challenging for Maci, but her motivation allows her to overcome obstacles and persevere. She always wants to belong to something.

Milan, born in April of 2014, loves animals. She really likes taking care of them and pampering them. Milan is characterized by being playful, tender, empathetic, and loving. She is very close to her siblings and enjoys spending time with them. Her favorite activities are going to the farm, playing in the pool, and coloring. Sometimes it is difficult for her to make decisions. She must be motivated to learn to recognize those things that she likes and that make her feel good. You will always find her joking. To make her laugh, you need to tickle her a little.

Marcel, born in July of 2012, is a sweet, loving, disciplined child, eager to explore his environment and learn something new daily. One of the activities he most enjoys is building new objects and assembling Legos. He really likes learning new languages and about other cultures. Marcel is a very healthy boy. His favorite foods are fruits and salads. It is easy for him to relate and interact with others. He is expressive and friendly and knows how to recognize and express his needs.

There is a $2,000 agency fee reduction for Maci, Milan, and Marcel’s adoption with the listing adoption agency. Additional agency fee reductions may be available with the agency based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Maci, Milan, and Marcel have an additional $5,500 grant through Children Need Families; The adoption agency will allocate this grant. Maci, Milan, and Marcel also qualify for a RODS Heroes grant (RODS Applications are based on financial need)

Mariah

Girl, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Other Special Needs, Sensitive Special Need
Cognitive delay; Bipolar disorder; ADHD
Listed: Dec 2023
**** 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 ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Single Mothers
Mariah enjoys activities such as drawing, coloring, and painting. Her favorite activity is to make cards for her caretakers. At the time of her referral, she was learning to write. Mariah is a social, affectionate, and talkative girl who loves playing with her friends. They like to play dolls, hair, and play with dresses. Mariah likes stuffed animals, dolls, mermaids, unicorns, and dinosaurs. Her favorite colors are pink and green. She likes animals, especially chickens, dogs, cats, horses, cockroaches, and mice. She likes clothes, such as dresses and cute shoes. She loves running, dancing, drawing, swimming, acting, and watching SpongeBob. Mariah loves princesses, especially Ana and Elsa from Frozen. She is afraid of snakes, thunder, and darkness. When she grows up, Mariah would like to be a cook. We hope a loving family will see Mariah and all her potential. The adoption agency has additional information about her history to share.

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-mariah1
Password: Adoptmaa

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Mariah’s adoption with the listing agency. Additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Mariah needs a family with an approved home study to be able to move forward with adopting her.

Dallas

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Mild cognitive delay- learning delays
Listed: Dec 2023
**** 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 ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
We are so happy to have permission to share Dallas’s pictures!  There are also several videos of him available with the agency, as well!

Dallas enjoys going to the park and eating ice cream. He lives with a foster family. Dallas likes to spend time with his foster family. He likes affection from people who are close to him.  Dallas has been part of the summer hosting program- don’t miss all his videos!

JULY 2023 Hosting Update: Dallas is a calm, lovely, and talkative boy. He loves to learn new things and talk about different topics. His favorite activities are talking, playing board games, and playing soccer. Although sometimes it is difficult to keep his attention, he perseveres to achieve his goals and learn. He has a leisurely soul and a more incredible spirit. He also is cautious about trying new things that involve risk. In him is a big desire to find a family forever. He is very respectful and helpful in the household chores. He cares about the well-being of the people he loves.  The adoption agency program director said he is AWESOME and she’d bring him home herself if she had the room! Contact us to learn more about Dallas and his listed non-medical need!

There is a $4500 agency fee reduction for Dallas’ adoption with the listing adoption agency. Additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Dallas now has an additional $2,500 grant through Children Need Families; the listing adoption agency will allocate this grant.

Waylon

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: EE-7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Behavior, Congenital Heart Defect, Learning Disability
Listed: Nov 2023
**** 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 ***
Waylon is in 5th grade with average academic achievements. He excels in mathematics and is particularly diligent in art and technology. He is inquisitive during educational trips and is an active participant in physical play. Waylon’s reading skills are good, he is able to narrate and read a text, answer questions, observe, and analyze. He attends wrestling, science, drama and sports clubs. In his free time, he plays basketball, and football, cycles, draws, does needlework, plays computer games, and watches TikTok or films. He has several friends with whom he spends his free time.

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

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

Atticus, Natalie, and Ross #

Sibling Group
Ages: 14, 11, 12
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Behavior, Limb differences
Listed: Nov 2023
**** 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 ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
Meet “A, N & R” – three siblings who are longing for a family where they can grow up loved and together. A is a 12-year-old boy who does well in school and gets along with others. He has vision loss in one eye, but that has not seemed to slow him down! His sister, N, just turned nine years old. She has diagnoses of a mild intellectual delay and minor behavioral issues. N is described as mobile and energetic. She enjoys playing with her classmates and while she may learn more slowly than her peers, she is making continual progress. Their brother, R, just turned ten years old. R likes to color, watch TV, and ride on scooters and bicycles. He has diagnoses of a mild intellectual delay and ADHD as well as a congenital foot deformity for which he has undergone some treatment.

Channing

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Trauma History
History of abuse; ADHD; History of oppositional defiant disorder
Listed: Oct 2023
**** 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 ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Channing is a talented boy, born in December of 2011, with many interests. He likes to play with Legos, create Origami, and play soccer. He is a waiting child hoping for the love and stability of a family of his own. Contact the agency to learn more about Channing and his listed needs!

NEWER VIDEOS:

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-channingupdate
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-channingupdate

The agency has several older videos available, too.
Password: Adoptmaa

There is a $2000 agency fee reduction for Channing’s adoption. Additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Yvonne #

Girl, Age: 14
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Traumatic Brain Injury
Low Birth Weight, malnutrition
Listed: Sep 2023
**** 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 ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers
Yvonne recently turned 11 years old. As a result of her low birth weight (4.8 pounds), a traumatic brain injury, and an early history of malnutrition, she has diagnoses of a mild mental delay, hyperkinetic disturbance of behavior, and delayed speech-language development. Since being placed with a foster family in 2018, however, she has grown both physically and emotionally. Her foster mother describes her as reserved, helpful and intent on getting what she wants. Yvonne attends a local school and is working at a third grade level. She is fearful of new people and new places. She generally will answer questions with one or two words, though those who know her well can understand her mispronunciations when she speaks at greater length. Her foster family and social worker are preparing her for what it means to be adopted.
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