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Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome...
Gabriel L16
Boy, Born December 2001
Down syndrome
Handsome Gabriel! 13 years old and really needs a loving, experienced family to give him the life he deserves. He probably has a bit of ADHD, possibly ASD. He is considered relatively low functioning (compared to other children with Down syndrome). But he is active, able, and deserving of a better life than he's got!
Gabriel will do best in an environment without younger children. He is a big boy and can be assertive at times. He has tremendous potential and I can't wait to see him blossom in his new family! Older parents and larger families welcome!
Nikolajs L15
Boy, Born May 2002
Down syndrome
Nikolajs is 12 years old and waiting for his family to find him. His name means "Victory of the People". Walks free, is active in the environment which is known to him. Is not able to talk but understands what others are saying, uses gestures when communicates. Expresses emotions by making different sounds and by imitating gestures, likes to imitate different activities, likes dancing or talking by the toy cell phone. Nikolajs also likes playing, has interest in books and magazines. He is calm and he likes to play with his toys alone. Makes role plays – cooperates with other children when wants to. Likes leafing books. Nikolajs knows his digits from 1 to 5 on his fingers. Also points to correct letters when asked. Takes part in sports and culture events at the orphanage.
Full medical and social history available!
Brady L9
Boy, Born April 2001
Down syndrome
Brady is a young man who is 13 years old. He has blue eyes and light brown hair. Brady by nature is calm, kind and he likes tactile communication with an adult.
Brady needs a loving, experienced family of his own. He has heart and pulmonary conditions that desperately need to be addressed. These impact his physical and cognitive abilities, and keep him from achieving his full potential. Full medical and social history available.
Older parents, large families, and single moms are welcome.
Christian L11
Boy, Born May 2004
Down syndrome
Christian has positive reactions towards the adults with whom he is familiar. Has interest about what surrounds him, though not very big and also not very sustainable. Makes unarticulated sounds. He sleeps well, but has difficulties to fall asleep.
Christian attends school and gets good references from his teachers, he is starting to express his opinion – murmurs when tries to answer. Active and joyful and as most boys – he likes cars and playing with them. Is able to move up and down the stairs, eats self-dependently, though has self-care difficulties (still working on toileting), likes long walks in fresh air but is able to do them only with holding on one's hand.
Christian has amazing potential….what a joy to get to watch him grow and thrive in a forever family!
Older parents, large families, and single moms welcome. Great program!
Dante L3
Boy, Born April 2000
Dante is a handsome young man! Nearly 14 years old and full of life and potential. Considered quite high functioning by the staff and caregivers. Very smart, active, friendly, helpful…enjoys the computer very much, as well as hockey and basketball. Loves people and playing with other children, but likes to have his own time as well. Speaks well, understands clearly, responds appropriately. He even knows how to ride a bike safely in the street! He is generous with his things, but also takes care of them. (I'm wondering where I can get a child like this!? Wow!)
He does seem to need glasses (he squints a lot). Full medical and social history available.
Praying Dante will not have to wait one second longer now that he has a voice and a chance through Reece's Rainbow. Older parents and large families welcome, single moms welcome. Wonderful program!
Jordan L26
Boy, Born November 2001
Diagnosis: Severe mental retardation, significant behavioral changes that require looking after or treatment (F72.1). Down Syndrome. Atrophy of optic nerve. Thrombocytopenia. VCC – atrial septal defect.
Jordan is 13 years old. He has light brown hair and brown eyes. Instead of playing soccer and other games, Jordan clings to a walker because he has vision problems, and it makes him feel so uncertain about the world around him. Jordan has tremendous potential in a loving, experienced adoptive family.
Older parents, large families and single moms welcome. A family where Jordan can be the youngest, with older siblings, would be ideal for his learning and attachment. He has missed out on so much in life WE'VE HAD MULTIPLE SUCCESSFUL OLDER CHILD ADOPTIONS IN THIS PROGRAM!!
Crystal L25
Girl, Born November 2001
Down syndrome
Crystal is so pretty! Dark hair and brown eyes. She does have Down syndrome, but also has many facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) as well. Crystal has tremendous potential. She has been significantly impacted by very poor vision and hearing, and that has resulted in lower cognition and physical abilities. Imagine how her world could open up with medical treatment, glasses, and hearing aids!
Crystal can be assertive sometimes, so a family with older children is recommended. Full medical and behavioral info available. Older parents, large families, and single moms welcome.
Jill L22
Girl, Born January 2002
Down syndrome
Jill is a beautiful young lady who needs a loving, experienced family. She is considered profoundly delayed. She does attend a school for children with special needs, and she does recv therapy and specialized care in her orphanage. She is growing well (size-wise), but she needs full care. She tries to walk but gets tired easily. She has some autistic/institutional behaviors, and craves sensory input.
Full medical and social history available. Wonderful program with a great agency partner. Older parents, large families, and single moms welcome. Families should be experienced with international adoption and the challenges of older children with special needs. Photos available.
Thomas L19
Boy, Born November 2003
Down syndrome
Hi Thomas! Thomas is 11 years old and waiting for his forever family. He is in 2nd grade now in his school and doing well. He is very active and friendly, smart and helpful! He does have a heart condition that will need attention.
Thomas likes to listen music, fairytales and poems. He tries to recognize letters and digits from 1 to 10 now. Is able to count along if one also is counting together with him, can show the digit, which is needed on his palm, when asked. He also is trying to learn to group shapes and to recognize colors. Thomas likes working with playdough. He gladly participates in sports activities and he likes aerobic exercises. Thomas is good in acquiring and comprehending everything what is new to him.
Self care skills – is able to dress and undress his clothing, but needs some help to button and unbutton his clothes, puts on his boots. Eats and drinks slowly but self-dependently. Toilet-trained during the day, still needs help at night. Thomas is learning how to wash his hands without getting wet and also tries to brush his teeth. Willing to participate in different house-works, he watches how it is done by others and then imitates it.
Thomas walks and runs. Likes going outside. He pronounces simple words and his own name in his special 'language'. Responds to his name and is active. Understands simple instructions. Repeats words and always wants to do something – playing, imitating sounds and actions. Especially boy likes to improvise dancing. He likes playing alone, then he puts pyramids, draws lines with pencil. He observes other children around him and then imitates what he has seen. Thomas always will find what to do in his spare time. Likes music lessons and he often dances by the music. Learns to put in order toys after he had played with them.
Diagnose: Severe mental retardation, significant behavioral changes that require a looking after or treatment (F72.1). Down's Syndrome. Compensated hypothyroidism. Celiac disease. Gastritis, duodenitis-helicobacter pylori positive, congenital heart disease, defect of septum of auricle of the heart, cardiovascular incompetence I-II (CVI I-II).
Fritz L4
Boy, Born June 2001
Down syndrome
Handsome Fritz is already 13 years old. He has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Fritz is blessed to live in a nice orphanage, but he needs a family of his own. He is considered lower functioning, and really needs a family who is experienced with adopting older children.
Fritz may struggle with some sensory or ASD challenges….he is very responsive but needs a lot of self-help and guidance from parents/caregivers. He would probably do best in a family where he can get lots of attention from his parents and older typical siblings….be the focus of the family!
Wonderful program, outstanding agency partner…older parents, large families, and single moms welcome. More photos and medical info available.
Girl, born June 2008
Cerebral Palsy
Alder needs a family, to spare her from a life in a crib, and reach her full potential.
Large families welcome, married couples only. Travel required.
Girl, born August 2007
Nervous system disorders, mental delays
Jolina is a darling girl, waiting for her forever family! She has some features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure, not a diagnosis.
Update from April 2014 : Jolina is a beautiful girl and she is very sweet! Her eyes are mesmerizing and full of hope and excitement. She is attentive to her nannies and seems to follow their instructions well. Jolina longs for attention and it is obvious that she has a desire for a family. She immediately wanted to call me "mama" and she patted the bench to let us know she wanted us to sit down near her. She seemed a little unsteady on her feet but she was walking around the room and she pulled a chair over to sit right in front of us. Jolina didn't say much while we were in the room, so its hard to say how much she talks. Her orphanage was lovely and we would adopt from there again if given the choice. Jolina's photo does not do her justice and sadly she seems very overlooked! We can't wait to see Jolina with her forever family!
Girl, born August 2009
Spina bifida - Congenital malformation of the central nervous system, myeloradiculomeningocele with rachischisis of lumbar spine; internal hydrocephalus, low paraplegia
Lovely Lanora needs a mama to let her beautiful hair grow out!
Large families welcome, married couples only.
Boy, born April 2009
Cerebral palsy – Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Moderate mental delays; Divergent strabismus; Planovalgus (foot) deformity; malnutrition
Macarius speaks, plays toys and has a positive personality, smiles often. He is a very good boy!
Macarius doesn't walk, the boy needs a surgery and even with surgery there can be only hopes for his future ability to walk. The doctor in the orphanage says he has good prognoses for the future and his development.
Additional pictures available. Large families welcome, travel required.
Boy, born September 2010
Infantile cerebral paralysis, binominal hemiplegia; Internal hydrocephaly; Dysplasia of coxa (hips)
Such a little sweetie … look at those delicate fingers and big dark eyes!
He has possible features of FAS. This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.
Boy, born August, 2010
Infantile cerebral paralysis; binominal hemiplegia; post-convulsive syndrome; cognitive delays
Gibson needs a family, or he could spend the rest of his life in a crib. This lovely boy needs a HOME!
Girl, born, March 2010
Cerebral palsy, optic atrophy, developmental delays
Ohh, I love her little pouf of hair, what a lovely little girl.
Not sure how much vision she has.
From a family who met her in early 2014:
She needs out! She is skeletal and looks to be in very poor condition. Neveah just cries and cries if you get near her. Also, she appeared to be heavily sedated. She had a toy tied to her wrist/hand, and her hands were bound to not scratch herself. So, so sad.
Matalie 3G
Date of Birth: June 2004
Gender: Female
Nature: Quiet
***This child is in a country that is currently not accepting new commitments. We can no longer accept grant donations or inquiries for this child, but we have not given up on any of these children and encourage all of our Prayer Warriors to continue their efforts! When and if this country program re-opens for adoptions, we will relist this child and begin seeking an adoptive family immediately.***
Boy, born March 2006
Cerebral Palsy, significant mental delays
Not a great picture, but Liam is a cutie! Even though he has CP, it's nice to see him in a place that has him up and about.
Large families welcome, married couples only.
From a family who met him in 2014: This little guy tried for 5 minutes to get my attention before I could come over to him. Although he is mostly nonverbal, his receptive language is good, and he was able to follow instructions and respond to our conversation. I asked what he could do physically, and he immediately began pushing the cover back and trying to flip over, to show me he could roll, and pull up on the side of the bed. He is very sweet, and so very much wants OUT of the bed and to be up walking, but without proper medical intervention and regular therapy, he won't be able to. His outgoing, sunny personality is absolutely wonderful! His biological mother died 4 years ago, and he entered the orphanage then, so he had that solid foundation of a loving mom during the important years. From a CP perspective- all four limbs are involved, and he has high tone in his torso that makes it difficult for him to sit up, because when he gets excited, his tone kicks in and it flattens him back out. He also has significant spasticity in his legs, particularly in his heel cords and hamstrings. That is something that in the USA might be treated with a medicine like Baclofen, which would allow him more flexibility. He's very affectionate and easygoing, and constantly tries to get up and move around like the other kids. He just really needs a family to help him reach his potential!
Girl, born January 2002
She has moderate mental delays
What a beautiful smile!
Currently Tatumn lives in school orphanage. She is very friendly and easy-going.
Girl, born January 2005
Anophthalmos (absence of eyes)
What a sweet little girl! She is walking independently.
Married couples only, large families welcome!
Update June 2013:
Don't let Cambria's pictures fool you. She is happy and full of life. Usually, she is stuck in bed for her own safety, as the nannies are afraid she could fall or run into something and hurt herself. When I took her out, she was able to walk, run, and dance to the music playing on the TV in the room. She loves dancing! She started laughing when I clapped my hands in front of her face and when I sneezed. She is an absolutely angelic little girl. While I do believe she has some institutional autism, she would be a joy in any family, and with love and proper care will thrive.
Update March 2014:
Although she mostly lays around because she cannot see, she walks and dances; she loves music. She is extremely gentle, and sensitive to noises. She loves to be swung around and rocked gently, and that also makes her giggle.
Zoey (Becky)
Girl, born November 2007
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection, Profound mental delays, Other paralytic syndromes (CP), epilepsy, Microcephaly, Coloboma of optic disc
Sweet love needs a family, or she's destined to a life lying in a crib. She has a host of needs; a family will need to be well prepared — but she deserves the chance to bloom!
Girl, born 2006
After-effects of early organic affection of the central nervous system in the form of intelligence deficiency, atactic syndrome (epilepsy).
She does not talk, only makes sounds; fulfills simple tasks.
CP and Tetralogy of Fallot (heart condition)
Sweet Jenny is waiting for you! She is almost 3 years old, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was born with cerebral palsy and a heart condition, for which she has already had surgery. She is not able to sit on her own, and will greatly benefit from a loving family, medical care and therapy! If she is not adopted, she will remain bedridden for life.
More photos available. Married couples only. Large families and older parents welcome.
Tyler #4-5
Tyler has waited 10 years for the opportunity to have a family and he is now FINALLY registered for adoption. He needs a family that will look past his age and see all that this little boy can be under the guidance of a loving family.
Tyler has experienced many transitions in his young life. He was placed in an orphanage after birth, sent to a horrific mental institution at age 4, removed from those conditions and placed in a different orphanage at age 6 and then finally moved into a group home family style orphanage at age 7, where he still lives today. In the group home, he is learning daily living skills, basic academics and self-help skills. He eats from a spoon and is learning to feed himself proficiently. He loves water and enjoys playing in the bath tub. He likes to watch TV and to sit on the back patio and watch the dogs walking down the street and the cars passing by. He will call out to the dogs when he sees them. He also enjoys going for walks in the community. He enjoys playing with musical books and toys. He follows verbal directions and says a few one and two syllable words. He knows the difference between familiar people and strangers and enjoys receiving individualized attention from adults. A teacher comes to the group home to work with him and other children on educational goals.
This joyful 11-y.o. boy wi is still waiting for his adoptive parents.
He is a radiant and sociable child who loves interacting with adults. He also has preferred adults which is a significant indicator that the child is capable of forming a relationship of attachment.
Girl, born May 2003
Bilateral hearing loss, right-sided hemiparesis, cognitive delays
What an adorable young lady!
Large families welcome, travel required.
Girl, born May 2008
Microcephaly; Coloboma of optic disc; Hypoplasia and dysplasia of lung; Ventricular septal defect; Convergent concomitant strabismus; Mixed specific developmental disorders
"Kellen" has been renamed — this is actually a GIRL! Let's find this little love a family
Kellsey is in a region that typically waives the 10 day wait after court. Updated picture on left from summer 2013 – she looks great!
*** This child has significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is a cautionary disclosure to better prepare our potential adoptive families. Families considering this child should research the challenges that can come with this condition. You can learn more about FAS here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_syndrome and post to our Facebook group to ask other adoptive parents about the challenges and blessings of children with FAS. ***
Boy, born March 2005
Congenital hydrocephalus; Coloboma of optic disc; Other paralytic syndromes (CP); Disorder of brain, unspecified; Dislocation of shoulder joint; Atrioventricular block, first degree
Quinn is 7 years old — let's help him find his family. Every child deserves a loving family to call their own.
Boy, born August 2011
inflammatory diseases of central nervous system; Congenital hydrocephalus; Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways; Carrier of viral hepatitis B
What a sweet baby Elias is!
Elias is in a fast region that often waives the 10 day wait. Married couples only, travel required.
Additional photos available.
Boy, born June 2009
Dandy-Walker syndrome; hydrocephalus; Hypoplasia and dysplasia of lung; Atrial septal defect; Congenital subluxation of hip; chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent; Convergent concomitant strabismus; Bilateral inguinal hernia; Tetraplegia, unspecified
This little boy has a laundry list of issues, but I'm confident there is a family out there who will be able to look at this picture and see a child, their son.
Large families welcome, travel required.
Girl, born October 2007
Cerebral palsy; Mixed specific developmental disorders; Coloboma of optic disc
Waniya (pronounced Wa-NEE-ya) — a Lakota (Sioux) name that means "breath of life."
Waniya is a gem; she needs a family to reach her true potential.
Epilepsy; Other paralytic syndromes (cerebral palsy); Microcephaly; Coloboma of optic disc; Severe mental delays; intracranial injury
Daisy is a sweet flower who needs a family to really blossom! Otherwise, she's destined to a life in an institution.
From a missionary who visited in August 2014: What a sweet sweet girl. She is vision impaired but she can see her bottle coming from the other side of the room! She gets very excited! She is fed a puree diet from a spoon, she has a very good appetite. She is hard to photograph as she moves her head a lot but she is so beautiful! Such amazing brown eyes.Her smile lights up the room! She stands with assistance and can even take a few steps. She can vocalize lots of noises. She would be such an amazing daughter to a lucky family.
Boy, born December 2007
Congenital hydrocephalus; epilepsy; cerebral palsy; Convergent concomitant strabismus; Optic atrophy
Vijay means "Victory" and we are all hoping he will find a family where he can thrive. That would be a victory, indeed! Please help save him from a lifetime in a crib.
Large families welcome, travel required.
Girl, born December 2007
Microcephaly; Other congenital valgus deformities of feet (duck toed); Coloboma of optic disc; Severe mental delays; strabismus; paralytic syndromes (cerebral palsy?)
What a cutie! And what a world of different a head of hair would make for her, she needs to be in pigtails!
Update March 2014:
Very sweet and energetic little girl, eager to play and interact. She definitely has cognitive delays, and does not speak but functions within the preschool type setting classroom of her groupa. She communicates by pointing and making sounds. She appears to have something like hemiplegia CP affecting the right side of her body, causing a big of a drag in her leg as she walks, and causing her arm to be stiff on that side as well. She's a happy little girl and very cute.
Girl, born January 2007
Mixed developmental disorders; congenital malformations of ribs; Coloboma of optic disc; strabismus; Mild protein-energy malnutrition
Cecily should be getting ready for kindergarten, not an institution!
She has some facial features of possible FAS, but this is not documented and is only a cautionary disclosure.
Update March 2014:
I LOVE this girl!!!! She is so poised and smart and sweet and totally impressed me when I would interact with her. She's very formal and polite when she meets new people, but as soon as she would go back into her classroom, she would be playing and laughing and giggling with her friends. She and Cara are friends and play together often. She's a very typical kid, and often took a leadership role when playing with the other kids. One day, she was playing with my daughter, doing some kind of pretend play, and it was quite fun to watch! She's in a groupa that does a lot of preschool type work, and and is set up like a classroom so the kids come home with more age- appropriate skills. Our just-turned-3 year old daughter knows how to work puzzles, hold a crayon/pencil properly to write (and is showing pre-writing skills already), understands the concept of counting, etc- not the "norm" for orphanage life! So, kids from this groupa will likely come home knowing how to play appropriately with toys but also prepared to learn in a school-type setting as well.
Girl, born May 2001
Down syndrome
Emmalyn is a beauty, with her shy smile!
Emmalyn (along with GraceLynn, Kinley, and Rania) are in a facility for older disabled children.
Such a gift to be able to advocate for these older girls. Large families welcome!
Girl, born April 2001
Down syndrome
Sweet Kinley, she's never has really had her picture taken before, but she's trying! It's apparent she's in need of dental work, and either glasses or surgery to help her vision.
Kinley could be adopted with Rania, Gracelynn, and/or Emmalyn.
She's already waited so long, let's find Kinley her mama!
Girl, born December 2002
Down syndrome
Well, doesn't this little pixie look like a spit fire? Those deep brown eyes are gorgeous!
Large families welcome, travel required. Married couples only. Gracelynn could be adopted with Rania, Kinley, and/or Emmalyn.
Boy, born October 2004
HIV-infection, IV clinical stage, no signs of AIDS, biochemistry test is good; congenital hydrocephaly (shunting); myatonia disorders; disco-visual nerve subatrophy; myelinic cone fibers; hypertrophy of palatine tonsils; two anomalous chords of ventricle; biliary dyskinesia; slight mental delay with minimal behavioral disorders, night enuresis, organic emotional instable disorders. Probable FAS.
He is said to be very careful and orderly, so he is probably a kid who does very well with routines and structure. He is also described as very helpful.
Boy, born December 2009
Diagnosis: after-effects of general disease of the central nervous system (neuroinfection); spastic tetraparesis with strong motor disorders; general mental delays, including speech underdevelopment; undescended testicles; shortcut frenulum of tongue; convergent squint
UPDATE DECEMBER 2014: "Abner is a happy little boy who does not speak but whose facial expressions are easy to read. Those expressions are generally of joy, especially when he is given love and attention. Occasionally I would see a different expression, one that would break my heart. At 5 years old Abner is spending a lot of time in a wheelchair, unable to participate in playing with the kids around him, and the look of "I want to play too!" on his face broke my heart. When he had the opportunity to participate in playtime he always looked very happy and proud of himself. This sweet little boy needs a family who will be able to help him to reach his full potential!"
From a volunteer who visited with him in July 2014: "Abner has been transferred from the baby orphanage to an institution. He looks fine for now, but I wasn't able to personally interact with him because of the nurses. He has quite a normal size for his age, compared to the other children in his group. I'm not sure if I was able at that moment to make a sane judgement call about that, but compared to the others he was doing quit well physically. I hope someone will take him home before he has to get worse. I've seen most of the children in that facility get worse through the years, so please, someone go get him!
Oh what a miracle, to have an updated photo of Katrina!!! And there is the light I knew had to be there! She doesn't realize it, but now that she has a profile here on Reece's Rainbow, Katrina has a CHANCE…a chance for a new life, a family of her own, to get out of these four walls and to have something to smile about.
From her medical records: Down syndrome, significant cognitive delay (coupled with FAS), flatfoot, partial atrophy of optic nerves, esotropia, secondary cardiomyopathy.
From a missionary who visited in August 2014: "Katrina is such a clever little munchkin. She mimics lots of different things, massage therapy, diapers changes, hammering in nails. Pulling faces the whole time, she is hilarious! She loves cuddles and once she has you she doesn't want to let go. She still drinks from a bottle. She can walk. She cannot talk (yet). She can be a bit rough at times (scratching / hitting / pushing) so would be better in a family with bigger kids. She just wants to be loved. "
From a missionary who visited with her in March 2012: Oh my heart…I so wanted to bring her home! She is a giggly soft hearted darling…she needs a mama!
From a family who met her, summer 2014:
Katrina was sitting in a stroller both times we saw her but I know she can walk. She seemed very happy to sit and listen to music during a concert for the orphanage, and she looked over at us with curiosity a few times. Her eyes are gorgeous. She was super cute and smiley, also calm and entertained when we saw her.
She was one of the girls selected for the group home, and the individual attention and instruction should really help her transition into a family! Even though she is getting better care right now, she would make even more progress in a real home. She needs a family!
Katrina and Tania can be adopted together if a family is approved and interested. 10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Boy, born Dec 2008
Eric is a smiley little fellow who likes to feel his caretaker's heartbeat or pulse, because it comforts him. He would be a wonderful little brother in a household of older children.
Eric has arthrogryposis and compensated hydrocephalus. He has had a surgical repair of spina bifada. Overall, he is healthy and would do well in a family without smaller children. His upper body is quite strong and he has full use of his hands, fingers and arms, but he has little control or movement in his lower limbs and they are significantly smaller than his upper body. He can squeeze very tightly with his hands, and reach a full arm's length with no problems even though his resting position is the one you see in the pictures. He does not talk, according to the caretakers but does make sounds to communicate. Cognitively, he has significant delays due to his history of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. He is very much still an infant in many ways.
The picture in the orange shirt was taken at age 18 months, and the second picture was taken at 3 years old. He may have a sister a few years older in a different region who possibly could also be available for adoption or he could be adopted separately. She also has special needs.
James LA
Boy, Born May 2011
Sweet baby James! Healthy besides his Down syndrome, and waiting for his forever family. Full medical and social history available.
- Single heterosexual parents may adopt
- No family size restrictions
- Both parents must travel to the country and stay until completion of adoption — approx 5-7 weeks (one parent may leave after a week or two)
- Estimated total cost $21,000-24,500
- Multiple unrelated children may be adopted together
Boy, Born July, 2010
Blind and cleft palate
This resilient little boy was very small and weak at intake and was diagnosed with cleft lip and palate and blindness when he came into care at approximately 2 months old. The orphanage decided to move him to a therapeutic care facility in a different city to receive more specialized treatment. Once there he gained weight quickly and after just one month his overall health and development improved.
Warren is now able to sit in a baby seat, hold his head up for several minutes, and turn over without help. He smiles when played with or his name is called, and he can hold a toy and grab a hand. He likes to kick often too, and his arm and leg development is reported to be good. He is now an excellent eater and is not picky with food. His caregivers are hoping to schedule him for cleft lip and / or palate repair surgery soon. Further assessment on his vision impairment is needed. This child needs a family that has experience with vision issues, access to appropriate resources for vision impaired children and cleft lip and palate services and resources, and understands the social impact of blindness.
Kade #16-2
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, asthma
2014 UPDATE: Kade was moved out of an institution and into a group home in 2014. He is described as sensitive, with alert look, inquisitive, willful, contact and adaptive to the group. He is oriented in his immediate social environment and in the scheme of his own body. The fine motor skills are developed and all main motion skills have been mastered. He understands and carries out all commands and makes attempts to pronounce some words. He is very energetic with great desire for all kinds of motion games, and is well coordinated and purposeful. Kade feeds himself, dresses himself, and is completely toilet trained. His favorite activity is to listen to music and dance and he shows off on all festivities. His expressive and impressive speech is poor and he has limited vocabulary but he pronounces conscious syllables and words. He imitates objects from everyday life when they are mentioned. He likes to help to take care of the other children in the institution. He is interactive with the other children from the group. He can start playing with any toy. He draws by imitation within the limits of the paper. He likes to play with stuffed, musical and mechanic toys and he uses them according to their purpose. He can play for a long time with them.
Photos and videos from December 2014 are available through the agency.
Kade is currently living in a mental institution but is doing very well. He is attending school in the local village. His gross and fine motor skills are well developed. He colors inside the lines, feeds and dresses himself and is toilet trained. His expressive and receptive language is developed. He answers to his name, follows directions and repeats the names of objects. He participates in games and seeks out contact with other children. He enjoys playing with stuffed animals, musical toys and mechanical toys.
His play is appropriate. He is impulsive and will get upset if he doesn't get his way. However, he is not aggressive toward himself nor toward other people. He has a short attention span and will often give up easily when an activity is too hard and ask to do something else instead. Kade is described as calm, inquisitive, headstrong, sensitive and communicative.
Update from Feb 2013: Kade is toilet trained, feeds and dresses himself, says some words, follows directions, and is not aggressive. He attends special education classes taught by teachers who come to the institution for instructional time. He is active and enjoys playing outside and staying busy. He enjoys the attention from the staff and will act silly to get them to pay attention to him. We have several current photos and a video of him. In the video, he is playing on playground equipment, following directions, joking around with staff and making funny faces at the camera and you can hear him say a few words too. He is living in a mental institution, but he is well cared for and doing quite well.
Madden #61-1
Madden is doing very well! He is physically healthy and has never had any medical concerns. Like most children with Down syndrome, he's physically small for his age. He weighed 34 pounds on his 7th birthday.
Developmentally, Madden is delayed. He can walk and has good gross motor skills. He is talking and can say words and use simple sentences. He knows and pronounces his name and the names of the other children and care givers in his group. His articulation is not always clear. He is receiving speech therapy.
Madden is described has having difficult with focus and attention. He follows directions and is very compliant with the teachers and staff when given encouragement and positive feedback. He is learning a variety of life skills, including dressing himself, brushing his teeth and making his bed. He enjoys playing with toy blocks and trucks. In September 2011, he began attending a daycare center to assist him in learning appropriate social skills and to help integrate him into the local community.
More photos available.
Andrue #16-4
Andrue was raised by his birth family until he was 9 months old. At that time, he was hospitalized for genetic testing and when the diagnosis of Down syndrome was confirmed, he was left at the hospital. He was then transferred to an orphanage and later on, to an institution for children with mental disabilities, which is his current home. He walks, climbs and catches a ball. He likes to play with stuffed animals and has one favorite stuffed animal that he carries around with him. He reacts to his name and follows simple directions. He pronounces some syllables and attempts to communicate, but his speech is not yet developed. He smiles when spoken to and enjoys cuddling with familiar adults.
Boy, born September 2004
Cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia, mental delay, epileptic syndrome, crossed eyes.
Look at the bright smile on this handsome boy! Kristopher has cerebral palsy and is cross-eyed, but would do so well in a family of his own!
Update from someone who met him in summer 2013:
Kristopher is one of those wise old souls. He is very intelligent and loves it when adults come and visit him. He's also quite the charmer – the head of Child Services for the region was so charmed with him she gave him a life-sized stuffed crocodile for a present! Kristopher loves his classes at the orphanage and always strives to please the teacher, and he has many friends. He also loves music – one of the other missionaries let him play with her harmonica the first day and every day after that he asked for "the thing that blows". He has some strabismus and gets around well in his wheelchair. The director would love for a family to adopt him, and she says he would do well.
Update March 2014:
This kid is awesome!!! He's a very healthy weight, quite strong in his upper body (which appears to be not affected or just minimally affected by the CP), and although his spasticity in his legs is obvious, he still is able to stand from sitting in the wheelchair, and walk while pushing the wheelchair. He rolls his own wheelchair, however, since the chair he is in is too big for him, and not designed to be self-propelled by the rider, he has to lean very far over one side to reach the wheel. For those familiar with CP- his heel cords are tight and feet are pointed downwards. He has very little ROM in the right foot, but some in the left. He legs are "scissored", with the right pulled slightly over the left, indicating involvement of the adductors in the spasticity. He has tightness in his hamstrings. Without a full medical exam and some PT, I don't know how much is just spasticity or whether it could be contractures- but even with those restrictions, he is still able to stand and walk some. His torso seems strong and his neck does as well. He is a very sweet boy- a bit shy and quiet in his responses at first (although he grinned and giggled the entire time, very pleased with the attention), but smart as well. He very, very, very much wants a family- in fact, he is the one who heard we were there for our daughter, and found the director and begged her to bring his family to him as well. He has great motivation to walk and move around, and very much wants to be a typical boy, but without the medical care for his CP, his options here are limited. He is about the height of a typical 8 year old, but solid in weight. He interacts well with the adults and children in the groupa, and seemed very appropriate (not overly affectionate or engaging) when he met new people. He frequently looked to the familiar adults for confirmation that it was ok to talk to us and preferred their attention (which is good news when it comes to transferring attachment to a new family). He is an adorable little guy with an engaging grin that just lights up his eyes, and he very much would love to have a family of his own.
From a family who met him in Dec 2014: He is eager to have, in his own words, "a mama and papa from America!" He is a very happy and sweet boy. He works one on one with a tutor. He enjoys the other children and music time, and was always trying to hold my hand.
Kristopher can be adopted with Collier, Dylan, Cambria and Tatumn. He and Collier are in the same groupa.
Ulysess #46-2
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, Chronic pyelonephritis, hydronephrosis first degree to the left kidney
She is said to be independent and active, and she especially loves to swing. She is shy with other children, and seeks attention from adults, cuddling up when hugs and affection are available.
From her medical records: Down syndrome, esotropia, flatfoot, secondary cardiomyopathy.
From a missionary who visited in August 2014: " she is full of energy, she'll keep you on your toes. She eats very well and can feed herself. She can walk, run and jump. She doesn't talk but she makes sounds. She is very boisterous and on the go, she needs big brothers in her life! "
From a missionary who visited with her in March 2012: One time the care giver made her sit with other children she was so desperate for me all to herself shecried! she really didnt want to share me. This is seriously one child who wants a Mama! She seemed so bright, there is so much potential here being wasted. She whacked the other children to keep them away from me but I could tell she was not an aggressive child. Tania is fiesty and able and just desperate for love! I loved her!!! I wanted to bring her and Katarina home. Tania is always active and she loves playing with her swing set, unlike the other kids who rather just play with their toys. The child is a bit shy around the children of her age. However, she is very brave and courageous when dealing with new visitors. The girl suffers from a lack of motherly care and gentleness, so she is attracted to everyone who is nice and kind to her. She hides her lonely soul behind the wall of her active and independent lifestyle. But as soon as she receives a warm hug and a little love, the mischievous girl suddenly becomes docile and calm.
Larger families, older parents welcome. This region does often waive the 10-day waiting period!
From a family who met her, summer 2014:
Tania is such a tiny little cutie! I can't believe she is still waiting! She was also a good friend of one of our boys. Every time he sees her picture he will call out her name.We saw her with the other kids from her home at a concert at the orphanage. She was watching everything and danced to a few of the songs. She was the size of a petite five year old, but proportionally small, not too skinny. Her hair is just starting to grow out and is so pretty. She waved and smiled at us a couple times while we were there with our sons. When everyone walked back to the homes after the concert, she got mixed in with our group as her caregivers were pushing wheelchairs and going more slowly. When our group pointed back to where her group was, she turned and walked back very agreeably. She had no trouble walking the fifteen minutes in each direction. We didn't hear her talk, but she did seem to understand what the caregivers were saying.
She would do so well in a family. The home she is in now is more of a family setting with fewer children and more individual attention, but it is not the same as a real family and they can't stay there forever. It will give her a great head start to transitioning to a family though!
Girl, born March 2007
URGENT: FACING IMMINENT TRANSFER to the INSTITUTION
Harriet has a cleft hard and soft palate. She has many facial features of fetal alcohol syndrome, please research this condition as a preparation for her needs. There are several children in this orphanage who could be adopted together!
From an adoptive family who visited with her in Jan 2012:
mild mental delays
Troy has been transferred to the local Internat. He is listed as having a mild mental delay. (His eyes look odd here because of the red eye reduction used on the photograph.)
Troy does not speak, but understands speech addressed to him.
Troy could be adopted with Sammy and Garrett.
From a family who met him in 2012:
The profile says he is non-verbal and that is true, he did not talk at all while I was there. However he was extremely gentle, kind, and had a very sweet demeanor. I took bubbles one day and all the kids mobbed me wanting to play, Troy just stood there patiently smiling at me and waiting his turn. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He would sit next to me at the table and would stare very sweetly at me and when I would make eye contact he would put his arms out to give me a hug. I do not know about his cognitive ability because I just did not get to spend enough time with him but he did understand the instructions he was given by his teacher and care taker at the boarding school with no problems, obeying them and following all their instructions (with a smile on his face). Physically he had no problems. I do not know if his lack of speech is due to trauma or an actual inability to form words. I will absolutely never forget how gentle and loving he was, he lives to be hugged and he loved what little one-on-one attention I was able to give him. He was so patient and kind to the other kids. A family would be blessed to have this precious boy as their son!
Praise God for a new photo! Isn't she BEAUTIFUL!? This beautiful girl is waiting for her forever family. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. She was born with Down syndrome, and is positive for Hep B.
Poor sweet Marla …she was born with severe CP. She has a loving personality, but is completely immobile on her own. She is facing transfer soon and will remain bedridden the rest of her life if she is not adopted (
From her medical records: Congenital malformation of the CNS: microcephaly, spastic tetraparesis. Can not walk. Does not speak.
Married couples only, older parents and large families welcome, travel required. More photos available.
SO THANKFUL FOR A NEW PIC OF BRITTANY! She looks wonderful!!!
Brittany is a beautiful girl with striking blue eyes. Brittany has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. She is able to walk and speak some, but she is quite delayed. She will so benefit from having a loving family of her own.
From someone who met her: She is very active and loves helping others. She can dress herself, feed herself, and do other tasks with minimal help. She loves reading stories to herself and hearing other people tell stories. The staff wants to make her feel like she's just like the other children, even though she's more disabled than the rest of them. She says she has many friends, and loves to dance and sing. She's also very shy. She keeps asking around for a mama.
More photos and VIDEO available: http://mediapasport.com.ua/41-anastasiya.html
Married couples only. Older parents and large families welcome. Travel required.
From her medical records: symptomatic early myoclonic encephalopathy, spastic tetraparesis, severe delay of psychospeech development, perceptive hearing loss
Gabrielle really needs a family of her own! She will remain bedridden for the rest of her short life if she is not adopted, and is facing the institution very soon.
BOY, Born October 29, 2006
BOY, Born July 5, 2006
Cerebral palsy
After-effects of inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system; optic nerve atrophy; conductive and neurosensorial hearing loss; atopic dermatitis; cryptorchism; severe mental delay
Preston will be institutionalized and remain bedridden for life…he needs a family! He has been waiting far too long!
BOY, Born December 23, 2005
Amelia #2-1
Girl, Born August 2001
Down syndrome
Amelia was born with a Congenital cardiac malformation – Fallot's tetralogy. Surgery was performed in 2005 and her heart condition was completely corrected. Amelia is currently living in a mental institution. She is delayed in all aspects of her development but does receive therapy. She also participates in the granny/grandchild program at the institution. She walks with support. Her speech is developing. She is making sounds and can say "no" and attempts to say the word for granny. She responds to her name, follows basic directions, and plays with toys. She drinks from a cup and eats independently. She enjoys affection, responds well to being cuddled, and is a very happy child.
Photo and medical report were updated in 2014.
Isabelle #2-2
Girl, Born February 2002
Down syndrome
From her medical records: The child is in a very good general condition. Elementary thinking processes are observed. She can't speak but pronounces sounds and combinations of sounds: ba-ba, etc. that are completely random. She knows her name and reacts when called. She carries out elementary orders. She is not oriented for place and time. Her attention is unstable, her memory is mechanic.
In emotional aspect the child is calm, merry and playful. She enjoys the attention that she is paid and actively seeks it. She easily enters into interaction with the children and the adults in the orphanage. She has friends among the children and prefers to play with them. She reacts actively in musical classes – makes rhythmical movements, but almost doesn't play with toys and prefers to put them in her mouth or toss them.
The child walks independently and carries out the orders of the physical therapist – crouches, stands up. She already eats by herself. She doesn't signal about her physiological needs and is taken care of entirely by the personnel of the orphanage.
The child is being taught to put her clothes on and take them off on her own. The training for gaining life skills continues.
Single moms and large families welcome, easy travel!
Dawn #17-1
Girl, born 2001
Down syndrome
Update May 2012:
Dawn lived in an orphanage until she was three, when they moved her to an institution.
She just started walking a couple of months ago. She enjoys interacting with adults and playing with toys. Her favorite activities and toys revolve around music. She understands what is said to her but does not have any meaningful speech at this time. She reacts very positively to attention, smiles and cheers when adults interact with her. She attends a class at the institution, but does not go to school outside of the institution. She has not had the opportunity to experience many of the ordinary activities that other children her age are naturally exposed to due to the length of time she's been institutionalized. She doesn't have any medical or behavioral concerns. She just needs a family willing to look past her age to see her potential!
Devon (Brian)
Boy, Born October 15, 2001
Devon was previously listed as "Brian" — but it's the same boy! He's so handsome, and still waiting for a family.
From his medical records: congenital anomaly of the brain, internal hydrocephalus, spastic tetraparesis, convergent strabismus.
Does not speak, but smiles a lot.
BOY, born August 28, 2006
From his medical records: Connective tissue dysplasia, chest distortion, crossed eyes, delay of psychological development, functional cardiopathy.
Boy, Born May 2007
From his medical records: symptomatic epilepsy G40.1 Other disorders of psychological development. F88.0; Tuberous sclerosis. Q85.1 Other ill-defined heart diseases. I51.8 Iron deficiency anaemia, unspecified D50.9 Hypermetropia H52.0 Convergent concomitant strabismus H50.0 Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified. B25.9
Emerson finally available again! He's waited SO long. *** He can be adopted with Jessica and/or Kristopher if a family is interested and approved in their home study. ***
Emerson is growing up so fast! He is so tall now! He is a sweet, blonde haired, blue eyed boy waiting for his forever family. He is quite self sufficient and a happy child.
Girl, Born June 2004
Spina bifida with hydrocephalus, low paraparesis, pelvic organs impairment, organic disorders of behavior and personality, paralytic clubfoot, kyphoscoliosis, chronic pyelonephritis, chronic granulated cystitis, convergent squint, retinal vascular abnormalities, myopia, reactive pancreatitis, biliary dyskinesia, nanism
Yasmine is walking sunshine! What a glorious smile and a personality to match! Yasmine was born with CP. She has congeinital hydrocephaly as well. Her feet/ankles are turned in, but she is able to pull to a stand and tries so hard to get around! Surgery and therapy can make a world of difference for this darling little girl.
Let's find a family for her FAST!!!
More photos available, please inquire. Older parents and large families welcome. MARRIED COUPLES ONLY.
Girl, Born February 2004
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! Valerie has been transferred.
Isn't Valerie cute?? She is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She also has strabismus (crossed/lazy eyes). She is diagnosed with developmental delay, and shows many of the facial characteristics of a child with FAS (Fetal Alcohol syndrome). But she is a darling girl, very active, loving and affectionate! She is facing the institution soon. I hope a family is out there waiting just for her!
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Donations will be accepted for this child when further information is received.
Girl, Born April 2006
Cerebral palsy / TBI
Eugene is really a GIRL! After all this time, we have learned he is a SHE.
Dark brown hair and blue-green eyes. She has severe CP, but has recently started walking!
Jewell is the victim of parental physical abuse, and suffers from post-traumatic brain injury, which has further complicated her delays and struggles.
She does have a sister with mild delays whom she can be adopted with or by herself.
BOY, born November 9, 2006
Nicholas is officially diagnosed with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). His delay is considered significant. He needs a loving family to help him achieve all he can be. He does not appear to have any additional medical complications from his FAS. This picture makes him seem to have vision problems, but I think it's just a bad picture.
If you are unfamiliar with FAS, please spend some time researching this condition. Just as with Down syndrome, FAS and FAE have a wide variation of effects on each child, both medically, physically, and cognitively. This is typically dependent on how long during the pregnancy the mother consumed alcohol, and of course, how much. There is no way to know this ahead of time.
Kolya #7-2
Boy, Born August 2004
Main diagnosis: Down Syndrome. Asthma with prevailing allergic component. Lagging behind in his neuro-psychical development. Abnormally low weight; full medical records available
Boy, Born April 10, 2003
HELP! I have been transferred to a remote institution, with no hope of finding my family without you!
Jason spends his time either in a crib or in a stroller, sitting outside.
He needs a lot of love and attention … He is a good, sweet child, but he has a lot of self-injuring behaviors. Unfortunately, he is often restrained because he hits himself really hard.
Update Nov 2012: Jason is learning to walk with support!
From a family who visited with him in June 2013: I saw Jason this morning. I got to take him for a walk in the stroller, play with him, feed him (twice!), and get him ready for his nap. He is wonderful. He loved it when I made my hand crawl up his belly and tickle him under the chin. I was rewarded with loud laughing and a huge smile. He liked to have me rub his feet, and whenever I would stop he would stick his little foot up for more. He makes noises but he does not talk. He can walk if he holds both of your hands, but he prefers to crawl as he can go faster. He is the king of the bouncy seat. He sits in it whenever he can, and he shooed away another child who came too close. He is about the size of a four year old and is in a 4/5 shirt. He's heavier than I thought he would be, but I can carry him easily. I'm totally in love.
10 day wait often waived here. Married couples only, larger families welcome.
Boy, Born August 28, 2004
Matvey is such a cute little boy, with blonde curls! He is cognitively delayed, but does not seem to have any official diagnosis other than that. He has amazing potential!! He was transferred to another region in 2010.
$310.80 has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!
This child is in a region that is currently not open to adoptions. We are no longer able to accept new donations for this child. The current grant funds will remain with this child until the unrest is resolved or the children become permanently unavailable for adoption.
Brett #19-1
Boy, Born August 23, 2001
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Severe lagging behind in his development, Alopetio areata
Brett was born premature at home and taken to an open field, where he was abandoned. He was there for 6 hours before being rescued and taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for shock, hypothermia, bug bites all over his body and difficulty breathing. Once released from the hospital, he was placed in an orphanage and later transferred to a mental institution, where he lives today. From a physical standpoint, he suffered several bouts of bronchitis and other sicknesses as a young child. He does have alopecia (hair loss), but does not have any other health problems at this time. Based on one of the video clips, it appears that Brett is able to pop his hip out of socket, as his can turn his leg at an unnatural angle. He can walk and move freely around in his environment.
Brett suffers from many delays as a result of spending over 10 years in an institutionalized setting. He walks, plays with toys, communicates using gestures and interact with adults at will. He is NOT aggressive. The staff cares for all his basic needs and he is not receiving any academic instruction or any noted therapies at this time.
Several photos and videos of Brett from December 2012 are available.
Marlowe #18-1
Boy, Born August 2001
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Inborn cardiac malformation – persisting arterial channel, Lung hypertonia, Severe lagging behind in his development. Photo taken May 2009.
Adam #16-1
Down syndrome, autistic traits
YAY!!!!!! A new photo of Adam!
Adam has lived in a mental institution since shortly after his 4th birthday. Visitors to the institution have described it as very nice and more like a nice hotel than a mental institution. The children are well cared for and have many opportunities to experience things. Yet Adam is still missing the love and attention that comes with having a family of his own.
Adam is 10 years old. He walks and his gross motor skills are well developed. He does not talk at this time but does follow verbal directions. He feeds himself with a spoon but still requires some assistance with dressing. He plays with toys and enjoys music time, but prefers to play alone instead of with the other children. He is not aggressive toward himself nor others and is described as "a calm child". He does the stereotypical rocking back and forth when sitting, which is a common "orphanage behavior". He attends school in the local village. He's in a special education class. He is not interested in most school activities, though he does enjoy music time.
Adam is currently living in a group home. He walks independently and goes up and down stairs, but is very careful and always seeks support before acting. He electively carries out orders and doesn't react to his name. He plays for a short time and doesn't seek contact with the children from the group. He has preferences for certain toys but doesn't use them according to their purpose. He is apt to seclusion and avoids group activities. He is a calm child, reacts to emotional stimuli and differentiates different tones of the voice. During celebrations and musical activities he moves away to play on his own. He requires assistance for tasks such as dressing and toileting.
Photos and videos from December 2014 are available through the agency.
Boy, Born November 12, 2002
Down syndrome
Ruslan is a handsome young man who is in desperate need of a family right away. He has strabismus, and is also a CARRIER of Hepatitis B. (www.webmd.com) He is asymptomatic at this time. We are trying to get more details on his Hep B….he is living in the general population of children, so they don't appear to be very concerned about him transmitting it to other children. (Typically, children with blood-born viruses such as Hep B and HIV are isolated in special orphanages and never available to be adopted, so we are thinking that maybe he tested positive at birth and hasn't been retested, or he isn't showing any outwards symptoms).
From a nurse in the infectious disease unit in a pediatric hospital: *** Hepatitis B is something that children in the USA are routinely vaccinated for. If parents have not received the vaccinations, they can easily go to their physician and receive the series. With these vaccinations transmission is extremely minimal as vaccinated parties can have immunity to Hepatitis B. Titers (simple blood test) can also be drawn after taking the vaccines to make sure immunity has been acquired. Hepatitis B is also treatable with medications and people can also just be carriers of the virus. This health condition is labeled chronic, but with proper medical treatment and simple precautions it is very treatable and the risk of transmission is minimal at most. ***
Ruslan has already been transferred out to the institution due to his age, but he can still be adopted!! Please open you heart to little Ruslan….he needs you!


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East Rockaway's Diana Locoteta earns the service ace. East Rockaway leads 15-9 over Carle Place in the second set.
East Rockaway sweeps Carle Place 25-12, 25-15, 25-15 to win the Nassau County Class C girls volleyball championship.
East Rockaway's Marisa Felbinger earns the service ace to win the third and final set 25-15 over Carle Place.
Carle Place's Brianna DeMeo comes up with the block to earn the point. East Rockaway leads 7-4 in the third set.
Baldwin's Kyanna Wiggins scores the ace to tie the third set, 13-13, against Massapequa.
Massapequa's Jamie Smith with the second-set kill for a 18-8 lead over Baldwin.
Massapequa's Alexandra Dillon registers the point for a 25-15 second set win against Baldwin.
East Rockaway's earns the first set after a miss play from Carle Place. East Rockaway wins the first set 25-12.
Massapequa's Gabriella Azzariti earns the kill as part of a 10-1 run in the third set against Baldwin.
Baldwin's Isabelle Lawrence extends the first set with a block, trailing 16-24 to Massapequa.
Defending county champions Kings Park takes on No. 2 seed Westhampton Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Suffolk Class A girls volleyball championship held at Suffolk Community College on #MSGV_Live
Carle Place's Sarah Laga comes up big with the dig. East Rockaway leads 13-6 in the first set.
East Rockaways Fallon DeStefani comes up with the huge block to earn another point. East Rockaway leads 16-9 over Carle Place in the first set.
Massapequa sweeps Baldwin 25-16, 25-15, 25-16 as the Chiefs win the Nassau Class AA girls volleyball championship.
East Rockaway's Diana Locoteta comes up with the kill to make the score 4-1 over Carle Place in the first set.
East Rockaway's DeStefani comes up with the huge block to give her team a 25-15 set win over Carle Place.
Massapequa takes a 23-11 second set lead with a long-rally point against Baldwin.
Baldwin vs Massapequa girls volleyball
East Rockaway's Kimberly McCann finds some open space for the kill. East Rockaway leads 15-10 in the third set.
Carle Place vs East Rockaway girls volleyball
Nassau's Class AA champion will be crowned as Baldwin takes on Massapequa in the county championship at 4:30 p.m. on #MSGV_Live.
Nassau's Class C champion will be crowned as Carle Place takes on East Rockaway in the county championship at 6:30 p.m. on #MSGV_Live.
Oct. 21, 2013: Watch highlights from West Hempstead's 3-2 girls volleyball victory over Mineola.
Carolanne Habeeb implored her mom to get a mammography in 2008. Soon after spearheading Massapequa's first "Dig Pink" fundraiser, the girls volleyball coach thought it would be hypocritical if she didn't urge her own mother to get screened for breast cancer.
Consider South Side's 26-24, 25-21, 22-25, 25-14 win Tuesday as fuel to the fire.
The Clippers ultimately were undeterred, returning to the form they opened the match with to win the next two games in their 25-13, 14-25, 25-18, 25-23 non-league victory.
Determined not to let the match go to a fourth game, Sayville's girls rallied to win the third and defeat the visitors, 25-20, 26-24, 26-24, in a League VI match.
Amanda Gannon had 16 kills, Kathleen Benson had eight kills and Emily Stephens had seven blocks to lead Kings Park to a 25-16, 25-22, 25-17 non-league win over host Bayport-Blue Point.
Led by DeTullio, who broke out with 31 digs, and Shabbir, who had 11 digs and 20 kills, the Cyclones (8-1) quickly returned to form, defeating Bellmore, 16-25, 25-19, 25-12, 26-24, in Conference A-I.
Highlights of Locust Valley defeating Glen Cove 3-1.
On Monday, the girls volleyball teams from Locust Valley and Glen Cove joined forces for the annual Dig Pink match at Locust Valley to support breast cancer research.


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Tragedy makes up a large portion of the news.
The front page of most newspapers is plastered with stories about death, war, destruction and general mayhem.
These stories sell papers. They catch the eye. They draw you in. These stories keep us in business.
In general, these are stories that capture the attention of readers and provide content that interests them.
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Seven years ago, a life changing event took place. One that set the course for a future that I did not see coming.
I lost my job.
I was 49.
My father was very sick at the time. Two years prior, he had been through several operations, radiation treatments and chemotherapy to stop a melanoma on his scalp from spreading. With me unemployed, he was headed toward six-weeks of chemotherapy five days a week. The cancer had spread from his scalp, through his skull and had reached the outer layers of his brain.
But watching him, a person would never know what he had been through.
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Teachers oftentimes are society's unsung heroes.
What profession is there that could possibly have a greater impact on more people than the one in which dedicated souls, day after day, year after year, decade after decade, mold young minds?
It's not likely that you will find them listed among the richest men/women in America or included on any similar listing, but teachers are indeed special.
It's good when school districts and various associations honor their teachers for their service and achievements because they are more than deserving.
The youngest generation always has a unique set of advantages and problems compared to the generations that came before.
I will argue that the young Millennial generation struggles with developing and maintaining relationships. We have graduated from college and have entered the "real world," and it comes with several hard truths.
First of all, we are likely unprepared for our first jobs regardless of our top rate educations. Furthermore, now that we are out of school, new rules apply in ways they have never applied before. Friendships take a whole lot more work.
Bobbye Pyke
Early voting in Saline County ended yesterday, May 19. In the thirteen day span that sites were open for residents to submit early votes, 6,888 ballots were cast. Several questions arise from an analysis of these numbers.
It's a sign of the times. I don't think I can go anywhere these days without my cell phone.
I may not use it wherever I'm going, but I have convinced myself that I must have it. Numerous times I leave the office, only to return minutes later after discovering I failed to put it in my purse.
However, I'm among the hold-outs in one regard because I still have a land-line phone at home. Others have tried to convince me that I'm paying for something I really don't need, but I'm not ready to give it up. Not yet.
By: Lynda Hollenbeck
A significant event is coming up Tuesday. That's the day the new Panther sculpture will be unveiled at Benton High School.
I've already seen the big black cat and, no two ways about it, he is impressive. Students, faculty, alumni, everyone should be proud of the edifice. Particularly those who worked so hard to bring it about.
On Tuesday, Bryant Middle School was evacuated after a bomb threat was posted on the wall of a boys' bathroom stall. Bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in from the Little Rock Air Force Base and while no bomb was found on the premises, a student did confess to posting the threat.
There was some criticism by other journalists of the Courier staff for covering the bomb threat and one individual stated, "Maybe there wouldn't be so many bomb threats if the media stopped covering the bomb threats. Just saying."
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Mighty Acorns is a field-based program that introduces young people to nature through exploration and stewardship in a way that fosters a personal connection to natural areas.
The Field Museum works with Mighty Acorns teachers and students in 4th - 6th grades through the Calumet Environmental Education Program.
Students in the program:
- Explore natural areas through three field trips each year to a local natural area such as a park, a prairie, or a woodland, to become familiar with its flora and fauna, to understand its history, and to observe its ecological relationships.
- Learn basic ecological concepts such as adaptation, interdependence, communities, competition, and biodiversity as they move through the series of integrated classroom lessons and field experiences.
- Restore native habitats through stewardship activities that aim to enhance and preserve environmental health. Activities can include anything from removing invasive plant species and collecting seeds, to reintroducing native plants. By participating in stewardship activities, students become part of a larger land management effort which includes private citizens, public agencies, and community organizations.
The Mighty Acorns curriculum was developed in the early 1990's by The Nature Conservancy and has since been implemented by a partnership of dedicated education professionals throughout the Chicagoland Region. The Mighty Acorns Partnership includes forest preserves, park districts, non-profit education organizations, and cultural institutions. Partners work with schools throughout the year to train teachers and volunteers, coordinate field trips, and plan stewardship activities. Partners also work together to fundraise for, plan, and implement two week-long overnight Mighty Acorns Nature Camps held at the Dunes Learning Center, located in the heart of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Attendees spend the week getting to know fellow Acorns from throughout the Chicago Region, while taking part in traditional camp activities and exploring regional natural resources along Lake Michigan.
The Field Museum is closely involved in the work of the Mighty Acorns partnership as well as in implementing the program in the Calumet region of Chicago. Since 2002, we have been working with partners such as the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the Chicago Park District, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to provide Chicago Public School students an opportunity to take part in Mighty Acorns.
In 2009, The Field Museum expanded its reach to work with the Shirley Heinze Land Trust and others in supporting the implementation of the program by schools in Northwest Indiana. Through Mighty Acorns, students from schools in the Calumet Region are developing a lasting connection to the environment while restoring native habitat.
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What better way for your kids to collect signatures from friends, family--or who knows? Fresh Beats--than with an awesome autograph book. All you need to do is print and cut out the pages. Stack the pages together and fold in half to create a book. Secure the pages with two staples along the fold. Now your kids can get some stylin' signatures.
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Turn an ordinary fish bowl into an official bubble station with this label!
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New York (CNNMoney) — U.S. stocks ended higher Tuesday, as investors grew optimistic that the Federal Reserve may announce more stimulus measures when it wraps up its final meeting of the year.
The central bank will be deciding whether to continue Operation Twist, a stimulus program that is set to end this month. Expectations are rising for the Fed to announce another round of bond buying in place of the bond swapping program, said analysts at Wells Fargo Advisors.
The Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 rose 0.6% and 0.7% respectively, while the Nasdaq gained more than 1%.
Meanwhile, investors continue to wait for a resolution to fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington.
Investors have been reluctant to place big bets before lawmakers reach a compromise on tax increases and spending cuts set to kick in automatically on Jan. 1. Without a deal, the U.S. economy could fall back into a recession.
"As has been the case since the elections, the main issue affecting U.S. markets remains the fiscal cliff," said Russ Koesterich, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock. "Although it is impossible to know exactly what is going on behind closed doors, on the surface, the two parties still seem quite far apart on the three main fiscal cliff issues."
Koesterich said the odds of going over the cliff are higher than what the market has priced in so far, which means there is heightened risk for a sell-off. Plus, even if a deal is reached before the end of the year, it will likely be only a "small, stopgap sort of agreement" that will still weigh on economic growth.
In other news, the Census Bureau reported that the trade deficit widened to $42.2 billion in October. A separate report showed that wholesale inventories rose 0.6% in October, better than forecasts.
On the corporate front, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announced a new joint venture, which includes Delta buying the 49% stake in the British airline that is currently owned by Singapore Airline. Virgin Group and Sir Richard Branson will retain the majority 51% stake and Virgin Atlantic will maintain its brand. Delta shares closed up more than 5% on the news.
Share of TripAdvisor ended nearly 7% higher after media mogul Barry Diller stepped down as chairman of the travel website and sold his voting stake in the company to Liberty Interactive.
Discount retailer Dollar General posted a higher-than-expected profit for the third quarter, and sales in line with forecasts, but shares of the company declined sharply on a weak outlook.
The Treasury Department will sell the last of its shares in bailed-out insurer AIG for $32.50 apiece, raising about $7.6 billion. Between the Fed and Treasury's combined $182 billion injection into AIG, the government enjoyed a profit of $22.7 billion.
HSBC said early Tuesday it will pay $1.92 billion to resolve money-laundering allegations.
Europe is also in the spotlight after Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti unexpectedly announced plans over the weekend to step down once parliament passes a national budget later this month.
European markets ended with gains, helped by a sharp rise in German investor sentiment in December. Greece is due to announce the results of a debt buyback later, triggering the disbursement of the next installment of its EU-IMF bailout funds.
Asian markets ended mixed, with the Nikkei and Shanghai Composite losing ground.
The dollar fell against the euro and the British pound, But gained versus the Japanese yen.
Oil prices for January delivery added 23 cents to $85.79 a barrel, while gold priced for February delivery fell slightly to $1,708.20.
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A Coenzyme Q10 formula for cats and dogs to support cardiovascular and periodontal health.
CoenzymeQ10 is found in the mitochondria, the chemical factories of all cells where energy is made. Hundreds of mitochondria are present in each cell and are most highly concentrated in the periodontal tissue, heart, and liver. CoQ10 enhances the formation of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), the basic energy molecule used by every cell.
CoQ10 is found in the highest concentration in "high energy" organs such as the brain, heart, muscles, liver, kidneys and pancreas. It is a powerful antioxidant and immune enhancer.
CoQ10 can support the cellular energy necessary for heart health (ailing hearts are often deficient in CoQ10) and helps carbohydrate metabolism support blood sugar balance, and gum health (deficiencies of CoQ10 have been linked to poor gum health).
Recommended for
Levels of Q10 in the body decline with age so as the animal ages supplementation is often recommended
Coenzyme Q10 - 10mg for cats and small dogs, contains 10 mg. Available in 100 capsules.
CoEnzyme Q10 - 30mg for dogs, contains 30 mg. Available in 60 capsules.
Review Rating: 4.5
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Vetri-Science
Coenzyme Q10 – 10mg
Active Ingredient Per Capsule - Coenzyme Q10 10 mg
Inactive Ingredients - cellulose, gelatin, malto- dextrin, silicon dioxide, vegetable stearate.
Coenzyme Q10 – 30 mg
Active Ingredient Per Capsule - Coenzyme Q10 30 mg
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Coenzyme Q10 - 10 mg
Coenzyme Q10 - 30 mg
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Easy to administer!
By Jill
from Cary, NC
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Comments about Vetri-Science Coenzyme Q10 Dog & Cat Supplement:
I am giving Coenzyme Q10 to my older dog who has been diagnosed with early stage kidney disease. I have read numerous articles that claim coenzyme Q10 can slow the progress of kidney disease and in some instances improve the creatinine and BUN levels. My dog has not been taking it long enough to know if it has helped her kidney but it can't hurt and in addition scientific studies have shown that coenzyme Q10 helps keep the cardiovascular system healthy in dogs. After much research I chose the Vetri Science brand because it is reasonable priced, comes in a dosage form that is appropriate for my dog's weight and does not contain any other ingredients or fillers. My dog is a medium size dog and takes the 30 mg capsule twice a day. The capsule is small enough that I can hide it in her dog food.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By JRD
from Mississippi
I've only given this supplement to my dog for 1 1/2 days, following the dosage given for her weight. I gave her nothing else different than usual, and nothing in her diet (home-cooked, organic) has changed. For the first time in more than two years, she has diarrhea (for hours). It must be the CoQ-10, perhaps the inactive ingredients (malto-dextrin and cellulose). I just know I won't be giving her any more!
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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coenzyme q10 is an excellent product
By kitty
from tempe az
my vet has prescribed coq10 for my elderly cats for yrs. it helps with arthritis type pain. she also feels it helps coat organs such as bladder to make them smooth...prevents fissures where infection can hide. must work becuz my 3 cats who passed were 20,17,and 18. my last gal of the original 4 is now nearly 18 and looks and acts yrs younger. i would not be without it!
Has greatly extended my cat's life
By meg
from Indianapolis, IN
I was advised by a neurologist to give my cat CoQ10 to slow the progression of his lou gehrig's disease. It has greatly extended his life! Most cats diagnosed with this illness live a few months up to a year. My cat has been doing better than estimated and has been taking the pills for over two years. When giving him the whole pill he would have some side-effects (shivering), but when given 2/3rds of the pill (I'd empty some of the powder out) we would see symptom reduction for his lou gehrig's disease. I wish the pills came in a smaller size, but overall I'm really grateful that this product exists and is safe for pets!
Coenzyme Q10- Dog
By Jenny
from Oklahoma
My dog is 15yrs old, pants all the time and seemed to be bloated and his teeth are not great.. I assumed with bad teeth can cause the ingestion of bacteria which could damage his organs, mostly his heart, so I started his on fish oil,Co-Q10,brewers yeast(for B-vitamins)and vit. E. After 2 months I have seem much change, panting is less and the bloating is gone. Supplements have to be more than just one, but I think the co-Q10 has been very essential to his improvement. my dog is 70lbs he get 2(Q10) pills every other day (plus PB flavored dog toothpaste).
The Best CoQ10 for Price/Quality
By EquineLady
from Pennsylvania
I needed a CoQ10 capsule for a 17-month cat with a slight heart murmur. This is the the best quality CoQ10 for the price that I could find. I am hoping it is enough to strengthen his heart. The capsules are a nice size and good consistency.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
By Patty the Dog Lover
from Huntsville texas
My dog needs coq10 for congestive heart failure but I feel it is hard to give and wish yall would make a liquid form that dogs could take.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Huge payback after using Coenzyme Q10
By LisaKat
from Central Texas
Several years back Big Louie (kitty) repeatedly suffered from urinary tract blockage. His last episode with it was so bad, he was on the verge of blood poisoning (I had NO idea). Our vet at that time definitely didn't give me hope for Louie's future. I didn't like her prognosis so I searched and found another vet, Katherine Van Winkle (she's amazing). She started Louie on an antibiotic and CoQ10. Although the antibiotic ended after 10-days, I never stopped administering the CoQ10 and Big Louie has NEVER had another blockage. I also put one of my other man-cats w/a history of blockage on CoQ10; I've never had to take him back to his vet. I also take CoQ10 and recommend it for all living creatures; fur-covered or not.
Perfect for my chihuahua
By Judy
from Delaware
Vetri-science offers high quality products and this is no exception. This smaller dosage is perfect for smaller dogs. I open the capsule and sprinkle on my chihuahua's food.
Very Good Product
By Happy Dog
from Crossville, Tn
I have a small 15 year old dog with heart disease, and this product was recommended by our vet. I like the fact that the CoQ10 is a natural product and very easy to administer. I will continue daily use.
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