Benson

Boy, Age: 1
Country Code: LA-2
Down Syndrome; Bilateral neurosensory hearing loss; Delayed Development; Club Foot; Congenital Heart defect- atrial septal defect (ASD); hypertension, microcephaly, malnutrition, colitis, chronic constipation
Listed: Nov 2026
*** I am eligible for an additional $2,500 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2026, children with Down syndrome under the age of 6 are eligible for this grant. ***
$0.00
has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!

Your gift will serve ALL of the children, as 10% of each Waiting Child Donation is shared with our Voice of Hope fund, as well!
Meet Benson! He’s a curious, affectionate little boy. Benson is easygoing and quick to warm up. With new people, he needs very little time to open up, and he answers with eye contact, a social smile, babbling, and a lot of expression. When something delights him, he smiles, gurgles, claps, and shouts for joy. He loves rattles, going outside for walks, being carried, cuddled, tickled, and doted on. He explores the world through objects and enjoys simple cause-and-effect play. He has a good appetite and is happy to eat nearly anything, as long as it soft textured. What he doesn’t love is having his nose and ears cleaned, getting his naps off schedule, and food textures he isn’t ready for. He lets you know about those by turning his face away. Therapy sessions can bother him, though he settles quickly with a patient adult. He has formed a secure, loving attachment to his foster mother. He looks to her for comfort. Benson also feels close to his foster grandmother. He attends church with his foster family twice a week. He thrives on routine, warmth, and responsive caregivers. His team recommends that a family for him should be patient and ready to support his needs while keeping his culture a part of his life.

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There is a $1,000 agency fee reduction for Benson’s adoption via the listing agency.

Kenny

Boy, Age: 2
Country Code: LA-2
Down syndrome, surgically corrected congenital heart disease , generalized hypotonia, glycion disorder with gastrostomy management, congenital hypothyroidism, malnutrition in correction, and global developmental delay with impairment in the motor, cognitive, language and social areas
Listed: Jan 2026
*** I am eligible for an additional $2,500 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2026, children with Down syndrome under the age of 6 are eligible for this grant. ***
$441.83
has been donated towards the cost of my adoption, including $46.83 from MACC donations!

Your gift will serve ALL of the children, as 10% of each Waiting Child Donation is shared with our Voice of Hope fund, as well!
Kenny enjoys spending time in his children’s jumper which comes with various sensory stimulation accessories, as well as his crib. He is happy with physical contact, having movements made in his legs, and being lifted up. He has physical, occupational, and speech therapies 3 time a week. Kenny has achieved a notable improvement in his nutritional status. He needs an adoptive family with high emotional, affective, and physical availability, who has a solid support network and preferably experience in the care of children with special needs. It is essential that this family is committed to the active management of the health, therapeutic, and educational services that Kenny requires.

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There is a $1,000 agency fee reduction for Kenny’s adoption via a specific agency.

Cicilia

Girl, Age: 3
Country Code: LA-2
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Listed: Oct 2025
*** I am eligible for an additional $2,500 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2026, children with Down syndrome under the age of 6 are eligible for this grant. ***
$1,980.00
has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!

Your gift will serve ALL of the children, as 10% of each Waiting Child Donation is shared with our Voice of Hope fund, as well!
Cicilia has a stable state of mind and is described as tranquil and joyful. Sometimes she cries when a need is not met, or she expresses discomfort. She gives and receives affection through non-verbal expressions like smiles, kisses, caresses, and hugs. She loves to interact through clapping or smiles and does a great job sharing with other children. She struggles a bit with gross and fine motor but receives physical and occupational therapy at home for 40 minutes, 3 afternoons a week. She loves children’s music, children’s television, going to the park, and exploring new surroundings. She has a good appetite and loves to snack. She gets a little antsy when food is not given right when she wants it.

The agency who listed Cicilia also offers additional fee reductions / grant opportunities to families.

Frankie

Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-4
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down syndrome

Congenital pneumonia, Type II – III respiratory failure; Premature, born at 36 weeks

Listed: Apr 2023
*** I am eligible for an additional $2,500 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2026, children with Down syndrome under the age of 6 are eligible for this grant. ***
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