Other Special Needs

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!

The agency has additional information available for inquiring families!

Albie is a preschool aged child with Spina Bifida and uses a wheelchair. He is extremely bright and loves to sing and practice his ABCs.

Precious Rowand is a boy with complex special needs who is in need of a dedicated family able to provide him with the love, attention, specialized care, and therapies he requires.

Rowand remains in a lying position and is motor-passive. He tolerates interactions – tactile, verbal, musical. He does not initiate interaction when he is awake but remains calm. The boy reacts by crying in moments of discomfort. He reacts to sounds and movement around him.

Rowand is fully dependent on the care of adults. He requires constant specialized care for feeding (via NG tube), body positioning, and systematic motor rehabilitation.

Meet Samantha & Dirk – A Sweet Sibling Pair Looking for a Family Together

Samantha (14) and her younger brother Dirk (6) share a special bond and are hoping to find a loving forever family together.

Samantha is a thoughtful and friendly girl who enjoys reading books, listening to music, and spending time with friends. She is doing well in school and has a warm, sociable personality.

Dirk is an energetic and playful little boy who loves riding his bike, drawing, doing puzzles, and playing outside. He has a great imagination and dreams of becoming a policeman one day.

Both children have a positive attitude toward adoption and are hopeful about finding a family who will welcome them both with love and support. Keeping these siblings together is very important to them, and they would thrive in a home where they can continue to grow side by side.

Phoebe is a beautiful girl with cerebral palsy. She is aware and responsive to the world around her—she turns toward familiar sounds, smiles when she hears her name, and delights in the voices of people nearby. Phoebe uses a wheelchair and is lovingly assisted by a caretaker for feeding and daily needs. She has a wonderfully smiley spirit and especially loves snuggles and close, affectionate connection. With the right family, Phoebe would thrive surrounded by patience, tenderness, and love.

These 6-year-old twin sisters from western Africa are ready to bring double the joy to their forever family! While they might greet you with a touch of initial shyness, don’t let that fool you. Beneath their gentle exteriors lie curious minds and warm hearts that blossom quickly. Their caregivers consistently remark on their intelligence and enthusiastic approach to learning. Amelia, the more contemplative of the pair, loves playing with her dolls, watching Disney films, and creating colorful masterpieces with her drawing. Scarlett, with her inquisitive nature, is full of thoughtful questions and energy. She has a passion for dance and loves playing with Barbies. Imagine the joy of witnessing these two smart young girls explore the world around them. If you’re looking to open your heart and home to not one, but two little girls ready to learn, grow, and share their unique personalities, perhaps Amelia and Scarlett are the perfect fit for your family.

Amelia and Scarlett have been diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease, which is currently managed with daily medication.

Bennett is a very social child. Whenever he sees his friends, he eagerly greets them with a smile, a hug, and a “Happy Birthday!” He had hydrocephalus as an infant that was treated with a VP shunt. The shunt was later removed but he still has macrocephaly. He does have a history of seizures which are very well controlled by medication. He receives physical therapy twice a week and has made tremendous progress over the past several years.

He is fully mobile, can feed himself, and go to the bathroom independently. Bennett wears a helmet to protect his head. He has become fond of his helmet though because he can show off his headstand. You will often find him enjoying jumping on the trampoline, playing on the playground or going on a walk. He needs redirection often because he is always on the move. Although he is generally happy, he can get frustrated when people do not do what he wants to do or if he is being asked to do something he is not ready for.

Bennett’s favorite part of school is circle time because he likes to sing songs and answer ALL the questions even if his answer has nothing to do with what was asked. He understands and speaks English as well as his native language. He is known for reciting the four seasons in English quite well. At home, he loves to ask other people to dance and sing with him too. Bennett loves to make people smile!

Ethan is well developed for his age. He is a warm and curious little boy. His best toy is a ball. He laughs and shouts every time he got his ball. Ethan is a cheerful and peaceful child. He likes the other children. Observes and manipulates with toys. He knows how to charm his caregivers and receives lots of attention.

With a familiar adult, Ethan has a good emotional tone – he enjoys a hide and seek game and sometimes gives his hand for “hello”.

He cannot walk yet, but he sits, crawls and staying straight caught for fixed support, showing progress in his motor skill development. The child has flat feet with valgus deviation of both feet – it was recommended to wear orthopedic shoes. Ethan stands up on his own until he is caught on a fixed support, stands on tiptoe, does not step aside, placed in a walker, moves short distances; pronounces long sound combinations.

A family met Ethan in late 2024 & would be willing to share their experiences with another inquiring family.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This 4 years old boy is ready to light up his forever family’s world!! He has HIV, speech and development delays. He loves dancing, playing, and being around other children.

Miriam came into care at six months of age. She was very small and had poor sucking reflex. At the age of 16 months, her skills were at about the 11-month mark. She is listed as having global developmental delay in the moderate to severe range. In April of 2022, Miriam walked without any assistance from anyone for the first time. Everyone was thrilled! Despite her delays, Miriam shows remarkable improvements daily. She is becoming active and physically strong. She is emotionally attached to the staff and relates well to all the house parents and caregivers. Miriam plays and interacts with some of the children. She is sweet and lovely. Her smile makes her even more adorable. The whole team is very fond of her. Miriam needs a family that would wholeheartedly accept her condition and one who is willing to walk her through the struggles and challenges of Noonan Syndrome. The family must be willing to seek the professional help she will need as she grows. Contact the agency to learn more about Miriam!

September 2023 UPDATE: Simon has updated pictures (at the agency). He has grown up a lot and is using a wheelchair. His write-up states: Simon was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegic, and global developmental delay. Despite his condition, he is an active child and has progressed in his mobility through the help of his therapy sessions to her improve his mobility and muscle strength. Simon is enrolled in physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions. He picks up toy shapes and transfers them from one container to the other in a slow way due to his spasticity. He responds through facial expressions and communicates by pointing to what he wants on his communication board. He understands and follows simple instructions such as take your face towel and wipe your mouth, “up here”, or “high five.” Simon has a good appetite every mealtime but sometimes needs more time as he stocks the food in his mouth before chewing and swallowing if he does not like the food. Due to Simon’s special needs, his child caring agency believes that the prospective adoptive parents will need to show him full support and close supervision since he requires extra care, understanding, and love. He will need to continue therapies and will require special education. He likes to be around many children and would be open to larger families. Simon is unlikely to live independently; However, with the love and care of a family, he would thrive and could live a full life with his family’s support. His agency believes he will make a wonderful addition to a family and will be a much-loved son!
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Simon is a very sweet little boy who currently lives with several older girls and is the last remaining “baby” in his home. He cannot speak, but does communicate through facial expressions and some noises.

A traveling family met Simon and said, “Within the three days we spent at the orphanage, we were able to bond with him to the point he would smile and get excited when he saw us. The older girls told us he can understand what they say to him. He enjoys being held and carried around, but spends most of his day sitting in a baby walker or high chair. He seems very easy going, as we didn’t see him complain about being put in his crib for nap time, etc. The caregivers are working on his motor skills. He can eat with assistance and enjoyed the ice cream we brought! It’s so easy to fall in love with this little boy! We are praying his family sees him soon!”

Simon has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and has had seizures. He takes 30 mg of Phenobarbital once a day. Simon has mild hearing loss of the left ear. Therapy has helped lessen the spasm and Simon can open and close his hands. Simon loves being around people and making faces! When praying before meals, he bows down his head and says “ahh” when everyone says “Amen.” We’re hoping a wonderful loving family comes forward for this special little boy! There is a $500 agency grant for Simon’s adoption with his adoption agency.

The agency has pictures available for seriously inquiring families — Kevin is ADORABLE!

Kevin is an adorable and friendly boy who can confidently play with familiar children the neighborhood. Kevin hums when he hears music or when he is watching television. He enjoys watching nursery rhymes on YouTube. Kevin is diagnosed with autism and with global developmental delays that include language and cognitive impairments. He also has microcephaly and an absent sagittal suture. Kevin has mild to moderate gross motor, fine motor (adaptive), language, and social skills. We’re hoping there is a special family out there for this precious boy! Could that family be yours?

SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATE:

Nolan can walk by himself. He enjoys walking around the center, engaging everyone, or just checking out what is happening around him. He enjoys morning and afternoon walks with his caregivers. He loves to look at himself in front of the mirror. He dances when he wants what he is watching while on the sofa. His caregivers assist and let him practice going up and down the stairs. There are times he prefers to be carried and hugged. He enjoys closeness and physical touch. He is sociable and plays on the trampoline with other children.  Nolan pays attention to social stimulation and imitates some actions. He is currently attending occupational and speech therapies, which has greatly helped him improve his skills. He can now hold toys and put blocks on top of one another.  Nolan likes everyone in the center and loves it when visitors come around. He does not display stranger anxiety. He still does not use words, but shows his excitement by laughing and shouting “ha ha ha” in a loud exaggerated voice similar to how Santa would say “Ho ho ho.”   Nolan eats solid foods such as rice, meat, and vegetables that are cut into small pieces. He likes biscuits, yakult, plain bread, and yogurt as snacks. Nolan is becoming better at expressing what he wants. He points out stuff and says, “ah ah ah” when he wants to hold something. He is cooperative with his houseparents and caregivers during his morning and evening care routine when taking a bath and getting dressed. Nolan is loved by everyone at the child caring agency, but they are praying that he will be placed in a permanent family. He has a lot of unique needs that will require special attention, financial resources, good medical specialists, and commitment of parents. He might have delays in development, but having the presence of a loving family will be of great benefit to him in reaching his full potential. He shows signs of being able to learn and improve with dedicated staff taking one-on-one time with him each day. Nolan’s agency believes that he will bring so much joy to a family and he will teach them how to love deeply.

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Nolan was found to have multiple congenital anomalies. Kleefstra Syndrome is to be considered. He was diagnosed as having global developmental delays and has mild hearing loss of the left ear and moderate hearing loss of the right ear. Nolan is being fed through a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube. However, his caregiver sometimes tries to feed him orally with infant cereal or yogurt, which he enjoys. Nolan is undergoing physical therapy and can pull himself up by holding the rails of his crib. He can sit by himself in his crib for a maximum of 30 minutes. He can stand with support and can move his legs freely. Nolan can walk approximately 100 steps with assistance. He can stretch his arms and hands to reach toys or any object near his crib. He loves playing with toys, such as rattles, that produce sound. Nolan responds when his name is called, and he can convey his needs through different tones when he cries or babbles. Nolan smiles, laughs, and babbles when talked to. He loves to be cuddled and played with! Despite his medical needs, Nolan is not demanding and is easy to care for.

A traveling family that met Nolan said, “We’ve met this child and he is the BEST cuddler! He hardly ever cries and loves to walk while holding your hands. He laughs hard when you talk loudly into his ear, and he loves cartoons that sing! We were with him for a whole summer and would be happy to share more info and pictures!”

We hope just the right family comes forward for Nolan!

Serene is a beautiful girl with a contagious smile, born in June of 2014 with cerebral palsy (spastic quadriplegic) and scoliosis. She is listed as having cognitive delays as well. Serene has regular evaluations with a developmental pediatrician and regular check-ups with her pediatric neurologist, gastro enterologist, and nutrition specialist. She regularly attends physical and occupational therapy once a week and receives continuous home-based therapy by her houseparent, as per instruction from the therapist. Serene smiles when somebody plays or talks with her. She laughs while watching other children play. She cries when wet, in an uncomfortable position, and when she hears thunder. Serene enjoys watching cartoon shows and listening to nursery rhymes. Serene is fully dependent on the care of her houseparent since her development is limited. She can put her head up, but she is unable to sustain it for longer period of time. She can sit up straight but tends to tilt forward. Serene cannot pull herself to sitting. She reaches her hand out to get the block or object, but she might swipe the block off the table. She can hold objects or blocks using her right hand. Serene can open her hands, but her left wrist is flexed. She can raise both hands slowly. She can hold biscuits and slowly puts it in her mouth. Serene can place both feet on the floor and make steps while the houseparent or therapist holds her body, though her legs are crossed. Serene’s care center hopes for her to be placed in a family who will unconditionally love her, despite of her health condition, and one who has enough resources to sustain her therapy and medical needs.

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

Serene needs a family with an approved home study to be able to adopt her.

Isabella shows a delayed psychomotor development. Her concentration is short but good. She shows a great interest in her surroundings, follows objects with her eyes. She grabs toys with her hands and puts them in her mouth. She can grab two objects and rotate them with her hands.
She recognizes the familiar people from strangers, and she reacts to her name. Her active speech is delayed – she doesn’t speak full sentences yet but she can say a simple words.  She actively participates in the group activities and also can initiate games by choosing some toys.  Motor skills are delayed – lack of age-appropriate skills, but she is learning every day.  She is very active and her behavior is described as high hyperactivity with anxiety. She is able to understand and follow the instructions; she is doing with in a group with other children. She is learning to put on shoes independently. She can eat some food without help if it is sliced to small pieces.

Recent visit Feb.2026: Isabella is a very promising child. She has undergone cardiac surgery. It was not possible to test her hearing, but she functions normally. Despite her heart problems, she never had blue lips or excessive fatigue.

Her currently weight is 12 kg. She communicates verbally very well and is able to express her needs and emotions. She still uses diapers but she is in the potty training. She is a very active child, but not hyperactive. She functions well one-on-one. She has two favorite friends at the orphanage. She likes to play with other children and does not exhibit any aggressive behavior.
She is a picky eater, but she likes to try new flavors (she recently enjoyed olives). She sleeps throughout the night. She sometimes takes naps during the day. She likes to do puzzles (30 pieces) and “read” the books. She is a girl who likes to dress nicely and has a pretty hairstyle.

Sienna is generally very calm, smiles often, and responds quite well to different people. A year ago, she developed a dysfunction of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and the child had to undergo revision and valve implantation. After this procedure, she became calmer and began to be more active, crawling freely on the available surface, and when in her crib, she eagerly pulled herself up to a sitting position.  At the end of last year, she began to use orthoses.

Sienna has a speech delay, although she has recently been eagerly repeating and saying words on her own. Some words are difficult to understand, but progress in speech development is evident. The girl also has difficulty understanding speech, but here too, progress is visible. She understands simple words, especially when they are supported by gestures. The girl can be engaged in a simple form of “dialogue” through play such as sharing toys. She is learning how to draw and eat independently using the spoon. She is able to pick up food cut into smaller pieces and put it in her mouth, although she does so slowly and uncertainly. She has difficulty biting off solid food and chewing it.

Sienna is a very cheerful and smiling child. She is speaking more and more – she can use many basic words, such as “give,” “more,” “come,” “yes,” “no,” “auntie,” and “hello.” She uses them in appropriate situations to express her needs and emotions. She recognizes various animals and can imitate most of their sounds.

Sienna to cuddle and read books. She participates enthusiastically in the group activities and enjoys walks. She responds to smiles, touch, and the voice of her caregivers. The girl has recently made significant progress in her emotional and social development. She is also able to initiate contact – she waves her hands in greeting, says “hello” in her own way, or responds with simple vocalizations. She is able to express her dissatisfaction, joy, or excitement and her progress is getting better and better in many areas.

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.

There is a grant of 7800 euros toward foreign fees (with the agency) and this specific adoption agency will assist with applying for more.

The brothers have been in foster care for many years now and they are such great kids. They want to have a family and to be together as brothers. Next year, because the older one will become 14 in the summer, they will have to move to another town because of his school. There are no options for foster families there and they will have to go to an institution. The social worker is very hopeful this won’t need to happen and that they will be adopted instead.

IRIO – He is social and communicative. He easily makes new friends. In most cases his relationships with the children and the adults are good. According to the foster parents, he communicates well with the children and the adults. They describe him as a well-mannered child, who can assess different situations and adjust his behavior with them. He is aware that there are many social roles in society, which warrant a certain behavior. He participates adequately in the games of his peers. He can follow the instructions and the rules. He prefers games with physical activity, but he can participate in some role plays, too, and symbolic games (he gets into the role of a policeman or a criminal). He seeks the attention of the other children. He enjoys drawing, riding his bicycle, and games with a ball and other sport games. He only likes to be alone if he is using the computer. He fits in well among his peers.

HAMILTON – The boy is calm, observant, and curious about the surrounding world. He is attached to his brother, who is placed in the same foster family. Together they take care of each other, communicate, and play. He talks about his biological family calmly and talks about how they used to live. He did not like the conditions in his home then. He is attached to the foster family, their children, and their grandchild. It is hard for him to accept the pain of others and is always ready to help. When in conflict situations he defends his opinion, he is stubborn. He follows the rules at home and at school. He sometimes presents himself with stubbornness, but he does not argue and is not aggressive. He has an idea of good and bad, and for punishment and justice. He shares his experiences with the foster family and respects them. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and dancing.

Gustav is in need of an surgery on his legs that will allow him to walk independently. His mental and speech development is almost age-appropriate and he loves playing with toys and other children.

Sabrina is in good health and developing appropriately for her age. She was placed in the orphanage in 2022 due to her being neglected in her biological family. Her father passed away in 2023, and his loss made a significant impact on her, understandably. She has been receiving counseling to help her to deal with loss and support her mental health. She feels much better now, has more energy, and feels less sad. Her caregivers describe her as a very sensitive, emotional, and empathetic child. She makes new friends easily and she is very friendly. She often cares more about her peers’ problems and likes to help.

She is an average student in the 7th grade this year and her educational difficulties are the result of no motivations and lack of stable conditions in her life in the biological home.
Sabina is in contact with her mother, but it is her mother who initiates these contacts and Sabina provides support for her mother. She expresses her willingness to be adopted. Outside of school, her interests are swimming lessons and English lessons. Reading is her main passion and she spend a lot of times with the books. She likes animals, dogs are her favorite pets and she wishes to have one.

She needs a stable and safe environment based on acceptance, understanding, love and emotional support. She has a great potential for proper development in her education. She wanted to be adopted and according to her caregivers, it will be a great opportunity for her to build a strong emotional bond and develop harmonically. She is highly recommended for adoption.

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).

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.

Meet precious Johnny! He is only 1 years old, turning 2 in the spring. Because of his special needs, he was never raised by his biological family and has spent his entire young life in the neonatology unit, in a children’s home, and now in his current group home for children with medical needs. Johnny is a gentle, sweet boy who needs a loving and devoted family.

Johnny can sit independently and he can assume a hands-and-knees position. He grasps toys and responds with positive emotion during interaction. He has good hand-to-mouth coordination. Johnny can turn from back to belly and vice versa. When standing, he has weak support on his legs.

Most of the time, Johnny is calm; there are no signs of increased anxiety, frustration, or aggression. He uses crying to seek attention or to satisfy needs but calms down quickly when comforted through hugging, gentle stroking, or talking. His sleep is calm.

Medical diagnosis of the child: low vision, bilateral amblyopia, astigmatism, hypermetropia, secondary exotropia, and nystagmus (irregular eye movements) with a rotational component, and behavioral disorder.

Information is from September 2024

Summary:  Yessica is a 7-year-old girl who has faced significant instability in her early life. She was abandoned by her biological parents, and then she lived with her grandfather until 2023, when he could not longer care for her needs.

Yessica has specific medical needs, particularly concerning her vision and behavioral health, both of which require consistent management. Yenci has complex visual diagnoses including low vision, bilateral amblyopia, astigmatism, hypermetropia, secondary exotropia, and nystagmus (irregular eye movements) with a rotational component. She underwent surgery for strabismus around April 2024 and currently wears corrective lenses. She has been diagnosed with  behavioral disorder. She takes daily medication for her latter diagnosis. Her weight and height are appropriate for her age. She has received dental treatment for cavities and is in good oral health.

Yessica is currently enrolled in the second grade. She has experienced difficulties with academic performance, including low grades and failing subjects, largely due to challenges with concentration and understanding tasks. She struggles particularly with Language but shows aptitude in math, art, and religion. With increased support at home, her interest in studying is improving. Yessica demonstrates clear language use with coherent content and age-appropriate vocabulary. Her thinking is flexible, allowing her to identify risks and consequences. She is also advancing in reading comprehension. She has adequate fine and gross motor function, showing good coordination and manipulation skills.

Yessica is an affectionate child who is learning to navigate her emotions with professional support. She is currently going to psychiatry and psychology therapy to address behavioral difficulties. She needs support managing frustration and developing assertive responses. She can be impulsive (accelerated behavior), has difficulty staying still, and may struggle with following institutional rules, occasionally displaying rebellious or defiant behavior. Yessica is capable of giving and receiving affection. While she can be jealous with significant figures, she is responsive to dialogue and understands situations after discussion. She has developed skills to express her emotions, needs, and desires more clearly. She can lose motivation easily but is capable of regaining it through encouragement and dialogue.

Yessica has distinct preferences that give insight into her personality and what she hopes for in a family. She enjoys playing with dolls and has a fondness for dresses and shoes. Yessica has expressed a preference for adoption by a nuclear family (mom and dad) or a single-parent maternal family. She is indifferent as to whether the family already has other children. Despite her challenges, she shows a willingness to connect and has a preference for feminine figures, though she is open to a nuclear family structure. A balance of clear, consistent rules with warm affection is crucial to help her feel secure and manage her conduct disorder.

He has lived in a foster family since 6 months of age and requires constant supervision due to young age and behavioral challenges. He was diagnosed with childhood autism in June 2025.

He demonstrates a global developmental delay affecting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. Physical development shows a mild delay: he sits independently, stands up on his own, and walks with hand support. Fine and gross motor skills are slightly delayed; muscle tone is adequate, and there are no musculoskeletal disorders.

Neurologically and behaviorally, Dane shows limited social engagement: he does not respond to his name, does not maintain eye contact, does not follow commands, and does not initiate interaction. Play is non-functional and stereotypical (e.g., spinning objects). He exhibits stereotyped behaviors and requires adult guidance for constructive play.

Expressive speech is absent, with only incomprehensible vocalizations and occasional syllables. Cognitive functioning, memory, and intellect are below age level, and higher mental activity cannot be reliably assessed due to age and developmental limitations.

Emotionally, he is generally calm, responds to positive and negative stimuli with a delayed reaction, and shows attachment through hugging familiar caregivers. He rarely expresses needs verbally and may become distressed when objects are taken away.

Meet adorable Axton!  Axton has never lived with his biological family and has spent his entire life in hospitals and children’s institutions. His special needs are primarily medical, and his congenital malformations have been successfully treated surgically. Although his neuropsychological and motor development are delayed, Axton is making steady progress.

Axton moves around using a walker and is very active. He sits independently without support. His speech is in the process of development; he pronounces individual sounds and produces a variety of vocalizations.

Axton is cheerful and smiles often. He actively seeks the attention of adults and laughs out loud during playful interactions. He shows good adaptation to new environments and daily routines. Axton is calm and does not display self-aggressive behavior. He independently reaches for toys placed around him, taps them, and explores them with curiosity.

Axton is fed with a spoon by an adult while seated in a high chair. Efforts are being made to teach him to drink liquids from a cup. He falls asleep in a crib, and his sleep is calm.

She has been diagnosed with a rare syndrome characterized by tall stature and congenital facial differences. While these differences may be noticeable, they do not define who she is.

Since being placed in a loving foster family, her story has already begun to change. She has shown accelerated growth, improved neuropsychological development, and her physical development is age-appropriate. She is in good general health and does not require ongoing medical treatment at this time, aside from her speech delay, related to her congenital anomalies.

But here’s the part that matters most: she is making real progress. She forms 3-word sentences, asks questions, uses polite expressions, initiates communication, and loves role-play and interaction. With consistent speech therapy, her potential continues to grow.

Bardet-Biedl syndrome type 12. Other congenital anomalies (developmental malformations). Tubulointerstitial nephritis, unspecified as acute or chronic. Specific disorders in the development of motor function. Postaxial polydactyly of the four limbs.

 

Update 1/2026

Anastasia is a calm, emotionally responsive 1-year-old child . She enjoys interaction with adults, tolerates touch well, and shows good eye contact. She often initiates contact by vocalizing, smiling, and reaching out to be held. She recognizes familiar people and responds positively to attention.

She is relatively active and moves both her arms and legs. She can hold her head in the midline while lying on her back and supports herself symmetrically on her elbows. She is not yet rolling over or sitting independently. Her fine motor skills include a present grasp reflex, good hand-to-hand and hand-to-mouth coordination, and the ability to purposefully grasp and hold a toy. When placed on her stomach, she extends her arms.

Anastasia has a diagnosis of polyformative syndrome with genetically confirmed Bardet-Biedl syndrome type 12. She was born from a first complicated pregnancy with prenatal tumor formation. Her birth weight was 3,200 g, and her current weight is 8,510 g. She has a good appetite and is fed by an adult, accepting food from a pacifier.

Congenital anomaly of the nervous system (CANS): Spina bifida aperta, condition after surgical treatment; Hydrocephalus, condition after implantation of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS). Cerebral palsy. Symptomatic epilepsy. Pseudobulbar paresis. Pelvic-reservoir deficiency. Bilateral inguinal hernias. GER. Protein-energy deficiency. Cortical blindness. Profound delay in neuropsychiatric development

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.)

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).

Chronic herpes simplex type 2 encephalitis. Microcephaly. Symptomatic epilepsy. Cerebral palsy – severe quadriparetic syndrome. Profound cognitive delay. Convergent concomitant strabismus. Nystagmus. Atopic dermatitis

Information is from June 2025:

Yoshi was removed from his family at a young age, due to their lack of ability to provide adequate care. Yoshi presents with a complex medical profile requiring ongoing attention and care. His primary diagnoses include: Neurodevelopmental delay: affecting various areas of growth; Macrocephaly: disproportion of the skull/face and minor facial dysmorphisms; Muscular Hypotrophy: specifically noted in the lower extremities, though they are symmetrical; Growth Concerns: short stature and low weight, previously hospitalized for protein-calorie malnutrition; Expressive Language Disorder: significant difficulties in verbal communication; Cardiac Concerns: possible pulmonary valve insufficiency and mild tricuspid insufficiency (syndrome under study). He has a history of hospitalization for respiratory infections (pneumonia) and malnutrition but has stabilized under current care. He has no known allergies. His current medical regimen includes nutritional support. His vaccination schedule is up to date for his age.

Yoshi faces several developmental challenges. He exhibits a significant delay in verbal expression. His vocabulary is limited, and he struggles with pronunciation, articulation, and structuring sentences. He primarily uses gestures and short words to communicate. While he has shown improved mobility, he experiences difficulties with gross motor skills such as running, jumping, and climbing stairs. He exhibits generalized hypotonia and issues with balance and coordination. He has cognitive difficulties understanding complex instructions. He is currently working on sphincter control and still requires diapers. However, he is showing progress in independence, such as using a spoon during meals.

Despite his challenges, Yoshi possesses a warm and engaging personality. He is described as an active, affectionate, and receptive child. He shows a genuine interest in social interaction and engaging with the world around him. Yoshi has an adequate capacity to form bonds with significant adults and is progressively learning to interact with peers. He enjoys group play and is capable of sharing toys. He tends to express his emotions clearly through facial expressions and gestures. He thrives in environments where he feels emotionally secure.

Yoshi is a child with distinct likes and dislikes that help define his daily life: He has a strong preference for symbolic and construction games. He enjoys recreational activities, particularly playing ball, searching for elements, and visiting parks or rivers. He enjoys fruits such as bananas, watermelon, tangerines, and oranges. He dislikes pineapple and chopped papaya (though he accepts papaya in juice form). He benefits from a structured sleep routine, sleeping easily and restfully, which contributes positively to his mood and willingness to participate in daily activities.

Yoshi requires a parenting style that combines deep affection with structure. His ideal home will prioritize his medical and therapeutic needs—including ongoing nutritional support and developmental therapies—while providing an emotionally safe and orderly environment.

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.

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.

 Epileptic encephalopathy. Microcephaly. Cerebral palsy. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection. Delay in neuropsychiatric development. Protein-energy malnutrition

Izaiah is now living in a foster family and is receiving physical therapy at a rehabilitation center three days a week. The foster family reports that they are seeing major improvements in his motor skills now that he is receiving support and intervention services. His foster mother reports that he can pull himself up to a standing position using support (example: laying down in the crib and pulls to stand by holding on to the side of the crib). His physical therapist stated that he is making “visible progress” and should soon be independently walking. Izaiah has had surgeries for cataracts in both eyes (2 on the right and one on the left). It is believed he has limited vision from his left eye. He has a diagnosis of internal hydrocephalus, however, his foster mother reports that he was recently seen again by neurology and the diagnosis was dropped. Izaiah understands what is said to him. He smiles and makes eye contact. He says a few single words and also uses gestures and facial expressions to communicate. When asked how old he is he shows two fingers. He is beginning to indicate when he needs to use the restroom, but is still wearing diaper. He holds items in his hands and explores them. He plays with toys and participates in games. He shows an interest in other children.

Isaac is a sweet little boy living in an Eastern Europe orphanage. He cannot sit without support or turn between his stomach and back. There is little support in the legs. Isaac doesn’t have an attention span and doesn’t focus on his surroundings. He reacts to touch but doesn’t when verbally addressed. He doesn’t understand speech but sometimes makes sounds. Isaac is mostly calm and smiles. He doesn’t interact with the children and adults around him.

There is little reaction with toys and no playing when in his possession. Isaac is completely dependent on the help of the staff.

Condition after a brain hemorrhage. Cyst in the left cerebral hemisphere. Microcephaly. Spastic quadriparesis. Cryptorchidism. Anemic syndrome. Behind in his neuro-psychical development. When put on his belly or held, he keeps his head up. He slightly turns to one side but doesn’t turn independently from back to stomach and vice versa. He doesn’t try to sit up and doesn’t get up to a standing position. He doesn’t have good support in his legs. He starts after loud sound but doesn’t turn his head to the direction of the sound. He listens to the speech of adults. He doesn’t look at an adult leaning over him. He doesn’t follow with a look moving objects or people. He reacts to touch. He is calm and doesn’t cry without reason. He reacts positively to interactions and laughs loud. Photos and videos from June 2015 are available through the agency.

Bowens’s muscles are very tight. When placed in a sitting position, he can sit “rigid”, with his legs outstretched in front of him. When he moves, he can not control his body (bend at the waist, catch himself, etc) and falls over. His movements are uncontrolled. The amount of vision he has is unknown. He does not follow light with his eyes.
Bowen lags behind in all aspects of his development. He makes sounds, but does not have any functional communication. He does not appear to understand what is said to him. He does respond positively to touch at times. His report indicates that he has difficulty accepting any type of change in his environment.

Everly is an adorable little girl with a bright smile. Everly was born prematurely, and has several special needs. She loves bath time. She also loves affection. Everly is continuing to grow and develop. We hope a loving family sees her while she is so young.

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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.

Yanna is a 13-year-old girl who has shown resilience and adaptability despite a history of neglect and various types of abuse in her early childhood. With the help of therapy, Yanna now demonstrates emotional stability, responsibility, and motivation to continue improving. When reading her full child profile, it is clear that this young lady has put a lot of thought into her past and into her future, including what she hopes for in an adoptive family. Yanna is a clinically healthy young lady, but will need to continue therapy to help her work through her past and to transition into a family.

Academically, Yanna is an excellent eight-grade student. Her teachers describe her as intelligent, punctual, and committed to her studies, showing solid performance and a genuine interest in learning. She enjoys school and maintains positive relationships with her classmates and teachers. Emotionally, Yanna can be reserved at first but gradually builds trust and close relationships with those around her. She can express affection and empathy, especially toward younger children. She is currently receiving psychological support to continue strengthening her emotional regulation and communication skills.

Yanna enjoys listening to music—particularly reggaeton, bachata, and rap, watching movies and tv series, making bracelets, and spending time with her friends. She dreams of completing her education and one day becoming an actress. She understands that her current stay in the institution is temporary and hopes to find a permanent family that will offer her affection, stability, and protection. Yanna has expressed her wish for a family that values communication, patience, and mutual respect, ideally without other children so she can receive focused attention and guidance. She was previously matched with a family for international adoption, but the family and Yanna were not a good fit for each other. She would prefer a family who is relatively young given her previous experience with a potential family. She does not have a preference for whether she has married parents or a single mother.

In summary, Yanna is a bright, affectionate, and reflective adolescent who would thrive in a loving, consistent family environment capable of supporting her emotional growth and providing a sense of belonging and security.

Boy born March 2020 in Eastern Europe

This young boy has been living with a foster family for more than 12 months. During this time, very positive developmental changes have been observed in every area: objections have been replaced by agreements; negative behavior towards other children by friendship and agreements; distraction during tasks (writing, drawing, chores, etc.) by concentration and interest. In kindergarten, the boy sometimes completes tasks from start to finish without the help of an assistant. Hysterical fits have been replaced by emotion management and the ability to find out why he is angry (by asking questions and communicating). The boy’s speech has also become more coherent and his vocabulary richer. However, speech therapy sessions are still needed and will be needed in the future. It is observed that he does not yet have a sense of self-care and does not feel full when eating.

He is completely restricted from screens (except in the educational institution) while living with the foster family. They have been observed to have a negative impact on the child’s emotional state. Spending even a small amount of time in front of any type of screen makes him very irritable and emotionally unstable. Toys that make loud, noisy noises, flickering lights (guns, robots, etc.) also make him emotionally unbalanced. He is mobile, enjoys sports and has been attending a football club since October 2024. He has severe special educational needs and needs support from a speech therapist, special educator, teacher‘s assistant and psychologist is very curious. He likes to travel, visit and socialize. He is independent and is learning to manage emotions. When calm, he can usually explain the reason for anger. Often keeps agreements. Establishes friendships with peers, has some ability to play common games. His favorite activity is building legos. He is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, which sometimes results in a regression in behaviour and emotions.

Diagnosed with mixed specific developmental disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified behavioural disorder.

This sweet girl loves music, animation, musical toys, taking baths, being outdoors and riding in the stroller. She often plays in the playpen and ball pool. She likes to sit and play alone. She can sit, roll, clap her hands, tries to stand up on her own in the crib, struggles, but stands up holding onto the crib rails. She is spoon-fed and likes a variety of mashed food. She drinks well from a bottle and from a baby bottle. She takes a variety of toys in her hands and holds and plays with them. She likes dolls and has a favourite doll which she plays with nicely. She has attended rehabilitation services and physiotherapy and occupational therapy specialists work with her. She responds to being spoken to by her name and observes and makes eye contact.

Diagnosed with mixed specific developmental disorders, disorder of normal physiological development, congenital hypotonia (reduced muscle tone); bilateral unstable hip joint; specific motor development disorder, hypermetropia (farsightedness).