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Girl, born March 2003
Moderate mental delays; Microcephaly; Acquired deformity of chest and rib; Scoliosis
Listed: July 7, 2013
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Girl, born March 2003
Moderate mental delays; Microcephaly; Acquired deformity of chest and rib; Scoliosis
Listed: July 7, 2013
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Brothers – they need to be adopted together!
They are said to be "very good boys"!
Listed: August 11, 2013
Hunter, The oldest, was born in March 2004: Hyperkinetic disorders/Hyperkinetic conduct disorder; Nonorganic sleep disorder/Emotional sleep disorder; Benign intracranial hypertension; Other specified diseases of gallbladder; Flat foot
Hunter likes to eat a lot. He and his brother Forest have a lot of energy. He really likes to do arts and crafts and play games. Most of the time he has a very sweet disposition. He is very keen to interact with adults. That being said if an adult is too rough with him things will start to escalate. If an adult tries to swat at him or restrain him in someway he may attempt to bite. Hunter can speak pretty well but he can't always communicate what's going on with his emotions. Hunter responds best to strong male figures. An attentive dad is key to a positive adoption for him. He is in grade 4 here but he can't read, write, do math, or anything like that right now. He is schooled by himself and school mostly consists of arts and crafts. He is not unintelligent but very delayed. He likes soccer. He would be great in an attentive family where he and his brothers will get much attention and where they will be by far the youngest children. I would adopt him myself if I could be as focused on him and his brothers as he needs a dad and mom to be and if we had the space for them along with our current 3. He enjoys picking fruit and cleaning in the orphanage. He is never been far from the orphanage and he is interested in coming to America. He has communicated that he really wants to come to America and really wants a papa.
Forest, the middle boy, was born in Aug 2006:
Mild mental delays; speech disorder
Forest likes to eat a lot. He does school the same way his brother Hunter does. He is considered to be in the second grade. Very sweet but also very active. Like his older brother, he needs to need a lot of attention to keep him from unintended harm. He likes to be outside. He has minor institutional self harming tendencies like scratching himself to leave marks. He does not do that a lot though. Forest loves to give hugs and kisses and hold hands with the adults.
Ridge, the youngest brother was born in Aug 2008
Stenosis of pulmonary artery; currently he does not require surgery. Tuberculin skin test – positive?
Ridge likes to clean. He was mopping the floor with an adult sized mop as I wrote this. He is a very small but sweet boy. He's a very peaceful and charming child. He is not in school yet but he seems to be the most intellectual of his brothers. He will likely do better in school then his brothers when he gets the chance. He is so cute it is hard to imagine him spending another day without a family. When the boys orphanage shuts down Ridge will be separated from his brothers for several months because he is not old enough to go with his older brothers. I expect this will be a very traumatic time for him, so if a family could come for him as soon as possible that would be best. No family should hesitate to adopt these children as long as they are available to give the time and attention that these children deserve. If that is done the children will flourish.
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Girl, born Dec 2008
Hydrocephalus, Severe mental delays
She is a very sweet and kind girl and extremely needs a family. She will be 5 this December, so any new family may commit to her and start preparing a dossier.
She has siblings, but none are available for adoption; 2 older sisters live with birth mother and 1 younger sister has been adopted.
From a family who met her in summer 2013:
She was in my kids' groupa. She is the sweetest little thing and needs out of there ASAP!!! She has the most noble quiet nature about her. She is mentally delayed but has so much potential. She was one of the least favored children in the orphanage and she is desperate for love. On one occasion she wandered over to the play shelter where we were playing and was trying to eat our daughter's cookie. We didn't have any extra (we brought treats for the groupa every three days or so) so my husband just picked her up to distract her and as soon as he did, she threw her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder just soaking in the attention. I can't bear the thought of her being transferred! She already has it bad enough.
Boy, born September 2011
Cerebral palsy, retinopathy, premature, severe myopia.
He cannot sit or stand.
Boy, born February 2003
Congenital malformation of entodermal canal, anus atresia (colostomy in 2003)
Listed: August 5, 2013
Rhyder is a very nice boy! He has had several operations, and currently wears diapers. He has "Absolutely normal mental development."
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Boy, born June 2004
Listed: August 5, 2013
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Boy, born May 2006 Congenital cerebral hernia, hydrocephalus, flail legs, slight mental delay, equinovarus, adenoid vegetations of I stage, paralytic strabismus, slight astigmatism, anemia, TB-infection, congenital heart disease (open oval window), diffuse goiter of I stage
Listed: August 11, 2013
This lovely boy has a long list of diagnoses, but SO much potential for growth in a loving family! MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE. Married couples only. Travel required. Older parents & larger families welcome.
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This almost 8-year-old boy has moderate mental delay, cystic hydrocele and convergent concomitant strabismus.
He has built self-service skills (eats, dresses and undresses independently, potty-trained). He has marked progress in his speech development and tries to use more words and connect them in sentences. He interacts with children, albeit he prefers the company of adults.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born May 2009
hydrocephaly, epysyndrom, spastic tetraparesis, congenital defect of brain development
Wylie has a handsome boy who is facing transfer soon. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XEt-iY-OHtk
Listed: August 2013
From a family who visited him in 2015: He is calm when being walked around but becomes over stimulated easily. He is getting close to being transferred and this will be terrible for him. In the baby house the caregivers have more time to spend with him. In an institution I can see him just being constantly sedated… This handsome little guy needs out now!!!!
From a family who met him in 2014:
Wylie is a sweet boy, and obviously loved by the nannies. They often stooped down to talk to him, and walked hand in hand with him. He walked constantly, clapping his hands and smiling. He exhibited what I would describe as autistic tendencies. I don't recall ever hearing him speak. One day he wondered out of his groupa (apparently the door wasn't latched) into the common area we were visiting out son in. My husband took his hand and led him back. He has a special place in our hearts and we pray someone will see him and choose him. I would be glad to talk to anyone interested. He is precious. He's at a great baby house, that is very pro-adoption, and in a faster region than most.
*** 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 and be prepared for 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 Sept 2008
microcephaly with internal hydrocephalus, hyperkinetic behavioral disorder (ADHD), mental delays
*** 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. ***
Carolina is such a beautiful girl; beautiful brown hair with olive skin. She has cerebral palsy, and does wear AFO's on both feet.
From her medical records: Cerebral palsy, convergent squint, mental delay. She can walk by supporter or holding one hand. She says separate words, understands simple speech, is affectionate and friendly. Physical therapy and a loving family will bring MIRACLES for this little girl!
Listed: August 6, 2010
Carolina was transferred in 2011 to a boarding school (not an institution).
UPDATE August 2013:
Carolina is a beautiful girl! She is about 4ft tall and about 50lbs. Her CP affects her mostly from the knees down. She does have cytomegalovirus. This was reconfirmed last year, but we were not able to find out if it is active, or if she merely was exposed while her mother was pregnant with her. CMV does cause brain damage if a baby is exposed in utero, so a family needs to be prepared for that, or for the fact that is IS transmissible when it flares. She is very strong and she does make her likes and dislikes known. Her biggest love is candy…but not chocolate! She likes white chocolate a lot though. She likes dolls, and can undress them herself. She has good use of her hands. She gets around by crawling or knee walking, which is great. Knee walking shows her hips are nice and strong. She loves to "dance." Dancing, to her, is an adult bouncing her up and down for as long as you can stand to do it. She gets quite unhappy when you stop to take a break. The nannies make her walk a bit while holding onto hands, but her legs and feet are just not able to line up with her being so tight. She is very strong. She loves cell phones and will try to snatch them at any opportunity. A toy cell phone that plays music would be nice for her. She speaks, though it is like a toddler. She repeats the same few things over and over, but she does say a couple other words and used them correctly. She understands much more though and the caretakers speak to her in complete sentences. She just loves to move and bounce and be twirled around. She likes BIG movements. She was very briefly startled by my husband, but quickly discovered he could bounce her around longer and higher than I could…and so she quickly preferred him!
Carolina does have some institutional behaviors that a family needs to be prepared for. Her moods change quickly, and when she gets upset, she can throw herself to the floor, even injuring herself. She will hit, pull hair,etc if she is upset. She will throw large toys as well. The caretakers love her, but did express that she would likely not engage or interact with kids bigger than her, and would be likely to assert herself over anyone smaller. That is just how life in these places is. Families without small children would be best for her. An involved, hands-on Papa would be ideal, and a trampoline would be out of this world for her.
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Girl, born Jan 2009
Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, partical optic atrophy , cross-eye, mental delay, possible FAS
Listed: Aug 19, 2013
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/y43CZ_uQ7ig
updated medical 5/15: added cardiomyopathy and atopic dermatitis
What a pretty smile Lucie has! She could do so well with a family. Lucie has recently been transferred to the adult institution. We must find a family for her!
Listed: August 20, 2013
July 2016: NASH HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE INSTITUTION :(
New pic of Nash, July 2016!
From a volunteer who visited with him in July 2014: " Nash is still this very small boy. He has the size of a pre schooler. He is really cute though. He loves to have a man around. He showed my boyfriend all around the place. He loves to blow little wind mills and play games together. He doesn't really speak the language they speak in his country, but he does make all kinds of 'words'. He actually tries to make you understand and every now and then there will be an actual word in it, which makes it easier to understand what he says. He is potty trained and he understands language and knows quite well how to read the body language of the nurses. He's a big help for the nurses, he carries toys inside and pushes wheelchairs. We suspect that he has some kind of visual impairment. He had the glasses of my boyfriend on for a moment and he seemed to be able to see much more, but I'm no eye doctor, so I can't say for sure. All I can say is that this boy desperately needs out. He is quite healthy and he needs a family where he can blossom. He is an amazing boy and I have tons of pictures and a couple videos of him, where he shows his own goofy self. So please don't let this boy wait any longer. Many of his friends from the orphanage have been adopted, but he is still listed. I want him out there! I want someone to see his potential and love him all the way home!
From a family who met him in Dec 2013: He seemed to be rocking more persistently. I noticed when music was being played or when we would actively engage him play he would rock nervously. However, he is a wonderfully sweet spirited child and is eager to please. He would always great us with a formal, "hello" and then lead us to take a seat. He never missed an opprotunity to rush out of the groupa and jump in our laps or include himself in whatever game we were playing with our boys. He so desperately wants to be loved. He called me, "Mama" and it broke my heart…how I wish I could have taken this precious boy as well. There were many days that we noticed him strapped to a chair or straight jacketed; I am not sure why because I never saw any self injurious behavior from him. He is very impulsive and easily excited but his joy simply radiates a room. He desperately deserves to be loved, valued and wanted….he only aims to please. The first thought that came to mind upon meeting him was, "He does NOT belong here"….he is so smart…though his speech is often slurred; but only slightly. He seems to be minorly effected by his hydrocephaly and gets along very well. His poor little hands do shake though; probably as a result of the pressure on his brain. I am unsure if he has been shunted or not; I felt around his head one day and did not feel the bump that would indicate he has. If he has not been shunted then that makes his case even more urgent. He desperately needs out! This boy has ALL the potential in the world…he just needs the right parents to break him free! I also have a video with him in it, if a family is interested.
From someone who met Nash in 2012: Nash is a wonderful little boy. He is always quick to excitedly greet visitors with happy squeals and a formal hello, and is quite insistent visitors take a seat in the chair he brings over to them 🙂 He is very helpful and obedient, and will sometimes bring toys over to the smaller kids in his group who cannot get toys for themselves. He is very talkative, but a lot of what he says is sort of like "Nash"-ese. He has no problem getting his point across, however, if it is important to him that you understand him! He likes to play with just about any toy; balls, legos, cars, light up toys, you name it he will play with it. He enjoys being silly and laughing, and especially thrives with one on one attention. He is generally a happy little guy, but does not like messes or rule breaking, and is not afraid to tell the other children "No" or try to right their wrongs if they are misbehaving. He very much aims to please! I feel Nash would adjust easily to and thrive in a family!
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Boy, born Sept 2007
Cerebral palsy, double spastic hemiplegia, partial atrophy of disks of vision nerves, crossed eyes
VIDEO of Athens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMjs9SvbOAs
Girl, Born April 2006
Cerebral palsy / TBI
Listed: August 6, 2010
SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! 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.
Updated medical and pictures 8/2015:
She has after-effects of severe brain injury (brain bones fracture), subarachnoidal influence in the form of irreversable damage, hemiplegia with microcephaly.
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
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Girl, born July 2008
Good general condition, hydrocephalus with a shunt installed, spina bifida aperta, lower limb paraplegia, congenital anomaly of the excretory system – agenesis of the left kidney, hypotonic right ureter, osteogenesis imperfecta (which has not been genetically proven), convergent strabismus, logorrhoea, delayed neuropsychological development.
Listed: Sept 11, 2013
Todd can sit independently. He talks and easily carries on conversations with adults. His intellectual development is right at the "normal" level on testing. He has a caregiver that works 1:1 with him daily.
Families who have visited the orphanage where he lives report that he is a very smart and friendly little boy. He is able to carry on a conversation and answer questions appropriately and plays hand held video games.
Update, 2016:
Todd recently turned 9 years old. He engages in symbolic and role play, which includes the activities and roles typical for his environment (how a doctor's visitation goes; how one gets medical supplies; how one organizes a birthday party; what happens during the lesson with the resource teacher). He knows the staff members. He takes the initiative in meeting new people. Todd eats independently. He eats common food. He chooses his clothes depending on the season and the temperature in the building. Todd leads a dialogue and asks a lot of questions.He loves telling stories and improvising depending on the specific interests of the person he is communicating with.
Additional photos and videos are available.
Boy, born June 2009
Hydrocephalus, epilepsy, atrophy of the left cerebral hemisphere, eye issues and blindness, and delayed psychomotor development
Keith stands up in his bed and makes steps sideways and he crawls. He takes a toy on his own initiative, transfers it from one hand into the other. He smiles when someone talks to him, laughs aloud when jested and produces syllables.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Age: 8
Diagnosis: developmental delays
Mona is physically healthy. She has delays in her development. At the time of her last report, she was talking, walking, feeding herself and had recently started attending school. She has been assigned a 1:1 caregiver to work with her several days a week and she has been demonstrating continuous progress since that began.
Additional photos and videos are available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born August 2007
CP dystonic-dyskinetic type, rough delay of static and locomotor activity, mental delay, umbilical hernia, congenital cataract, crossed eyes
Sweet Chantelle has a list of diagnoses, but her main need is a loving family! A family could help her reach her potential and save her from a life in a crib.
From a family who met her in fall 2013:
Chantelle is mostly kept in a laying room although I did seen her out in the main groupa room laying down in a gated play area. I believe she can roll around. I saw her holding things in her hands as well. She has a calm, sweet spirit and I had her smiling in the first minute of seeing her. I touched her precious little face and told her I loved her and she smiled. The other kids seem to love her and they liked going into the laying room to take pictures of her with me. Chantelle so needs a family now! She won't be kept at the baby house much longer. She is soooo beautiful, the pictures really don't do her justice.
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.
Listed: August 5, 2010
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.
Noah is a sweet boy with light brown hair and big blue eyes. He was born with CP and is significantly cognitively delayed. He is not able to walk at this time, but loves to be held and loves attention and affection. His possibilities are endless!
Boy, Born November 27, 2006
Photo dated Feb 2010. Kenneth is a blonde haired, blue eyed cutie who was born with FAS. Kenneth does have some spasticity on his left side, and will greatly benefit from therapy and a loving family to encourage him! He is diagnosed with hydrocephaly, but this is a result of the FAS. He is not in need of a shunt to correct (the doctors say).
Listed: August 5, 2010
As you can see from this updated picture, Kenneth is doing GREAT! He wants a mama and papa of his own.
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.
Boy, Born March 2001
Down syndrome
Listed: June 23, 2010
From his medical records: Elementary thinking processes are observed. He can't speak but pronounces separate sounds and some syllables. He knows his name and reacts when called. He carries out very elementary orders come here, give me your hand, and lie down. He distinguishes praise and reprimand. He is not oriented for a place and time. His attention is unstable, his memory is mechanic. He gives his hand for a greeting. He walks independently and has good general motorics. The fine motorics are limited. In emotional aspect the child is calm and quiet. He rejoices at the attention he is paid but prefers to play alone. He likes to play with toys by turning them from all sides. He looks at his hands with a great deal of interest and entertains himself by making different movements with them. The child is taken care of entirely by the personnel. The child is included in the project Granny and grandchild and learns how to eat independently. A speech therapist works with the child in order to develop his speech skills. The training how to eat on himself continues.
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Boy, born April 2001
Down syndrome
Listed: June 23, 2010
Chad was born in 2001, he started looking at objects at the age of 6-7 months old; he started reacting to sounds at the age of 4-5 months old; he started sitting independently at the age of 1 year and 8 months and he walks with support since he's been 2 years and 6 months. Chad has Down Syndrome; Delays in the neuro-psychical development; Moderate mental delay.
The child considerably lags behind for his age in his physical development. His motions are uncoordinated. The fine motor skills are not mastered. The child walks independently and climbs up stairs with support. His attention is difficult to attract and to keep. His memory is with limited volume and the memorization is primarily mechanic, with accumulation. The child reacts with increased anxiety and cry to unfamiliar environments. He participates in group activities with the other children and actively contacts them. He cheers up when contacted by an adult and reacts by uttering sounds of cheer and watching the adult in the eyes. Chad is oriented in the space in the different parts of the day. He demonstrates bond, cheer, anxiety, and guilt. He calmly observes the children playing. He would play with them and is happy from their contacts. He carries out elementary instructions: "come", "sit down", "give me your hand". The child doesn't have developed skills for self-help and needs constant support. He can eat independently. He can't dress or undress but cooperates when changed. He reacts to his name. He is oriented in the daily routine.
He understands the speech of the others when it is simple. He pronounces single sounds by imitation. He is interactive, seeks contact, and demonstrates selectivity and preferences in his interactions with the other children and the personnel. He has expressive facial mimics that he shows his emotions with. He likes to listen to songs, laughs out loud and claps with his hands. He moves in tune with the music and is very mobile and energetic. He attracts the attention of the adults by pulling them or patting them with his hands because he can't speak. He pronounces separate syllables – "ma", "ba", "da", as well as words with repetitive syllables – "mama", "baba".
Boy, Born August 2001
Down Syndrome, Inborn cardiac malformation – persisting arterial channel, Lung hypertonia, Severe lagging behind in his development.
Listed: June 23, 2010
UPDATE MAY 2015: Marlowe was born in 2001. At the birth the child was with atresia of the esophagus and tracheoesophageal fistula due to which a surgery was performed on the third day after the birth. There was clinical data for Down Syndrome. Congenital cardiac malformation – persistent arterial canal and pulmonary hypertension. Persistent ductus arteriosus; Eisenmenger Syndrome. Infantile cerebral palsy – spastic quadric paresis, moderately expressed; Hypotrophy; Hypothyroidism; Cryptorchidism; Severe mental delay.
Marlowe walks with the help of an adult and makes several steps on his own. His physical development doesn't correspond to his age. He doesn't speak. Marlowe would hold a toy given to him for a short time; he demonstrates interest in the objects and studies them; he makes eye contact and follows an adult if he is appropriately stimulated. He would look at his reflection in the mirror for a long time and makes attempts to touch it. He is entirely served by an adult. He eats mashed food and is fed by an adult. He is a student in the special education school.
He is calm and doesn't demonstrate aggression or auto-aggression. He clearly expresses when he's happy. The child doesn't speak but he reacts when called by his name. He pronounces some combinations of sounds and irrational syllables. He wouldn't play with peers and prefers the company of adults. The child demonstrates initiative for interaction with adults and children.
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Boy, Born August 23, 2001
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Severe lagging behind in his development, Alopetio areata
Listed: June 23, 2010
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.
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Girl, Born October 2007
Oh Darina, how she has regressed :((( We had such a darling photo of her from two years ago, and to see her like this now breaks my heart. She could have come so far and been spared this ;(
Darina struggles with CP. She has compensated internal hydrocephaly as well. She is not able to walk on her own. From her medical records: congenital brain abnormality, atopic-astenic syndrome, delay of mental and motor development, microcephaly, hip dysplasia, congenital isotropy of both eyes, koch valga to the left (foot position)
Listed: June 21, 2010
Darina is facing the institution soon and will remain bedridden for life if she is not adopted.
Darina may be available with Chase, Presley and Haven.
Listed: August 4, 2010
Sealey needs a family….he has severe CP, and is diagnosed with congenital brain malformation; anencephalea (no cerebral cortex).
He is not able to walk and needs full care. It will be so wonderful to see him blossom in a loving family. He is facing the institution very soon. MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE
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BOY, Born August 28, 2004
Listed: August 4, 2010
Samson was born with CP and struggles with epilepsy. He has optic nerve sub-atrophy, and will do great in a family who has experience with vision impairments! The caregivers say he has a great personality! Samson has so much potential!
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Down syndrome
Listed: June 23, 2010
Mikale has been transferred to a mental institution. He attends a specialized school. He interacts well with other children and does not have any behavior issues. He's non-verbal, but he understands what is said to him and follows directions that are given to him. He plays appropriately with toys and enjoys blocks most of all. He feeds himself and assists with setting the table and also with cleaning up the toys. He seeks out adults and other people to interact with. He is physically healthy, with no past or current health concerns.
Additional photos and videos from January 2013 are available for interested families.
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Down syndrome, deafness, strabismus
Listed: June 23, 2010
Tanner was transferred to a group home in 2014. He is very small for his age and has delays in all aspects of his development. While he has an official diagnosis of deafness, he does respond to some sounds, so it is thought that he has some degree of hearing loss, but that he is not completely deaf. He does not have any speech, but he does respond to some basic commands and also to hand gestures. It is possible that many of his delays could be compensated for once his hearing issues are addressed.
Tanner attends a school for children with special needs. He doesn't have problems following the rules in class and at school. He is calm and usually smiling. He is the favorite of the children at school. He is not aggressive and doesn't get irritated by the other children. His expressive speech is not developed. He carries out simple commands – "stop", "sit down", "give me", and "take". He knows his place in the classroom – he has a favorite spot in each classroom. He is oriented in the rooms and partially in the school building. He opens and closes the closets. He can lock and unlock the doors of the closets if the key is put in. He tries to put in the key (rarely manages) and is happy if he succeeds. He likes to look at books with pictures. He has a favorite book in each classroom, picks it up and manipulates with it. He observes the other children while they work. He shows interest in pictures of animals. He works with desire in the classes for physical education.
Photos and videos from December 2014 are available through the agency.
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Boy, Born August 28, 2004
Listed: 2008
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.
Listed: August 4, 2010
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.
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.
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Listed: prior to 2010
From a volunteer who visited with her in August 2016: Irina's update from last year is still very accurate. Her introvert and shy behaviors got more though. She prefers not to interact at all. It took me half of our trip to get her to trust me enough to walk around the building with us and she would still not look at me. She avoids any eye contact. She did enjoy the attention though. She still loves to sit on someones lap. She has grown even more than last year. This year she had become too heavy for me to carry her.
I think Irina wants to get out of the facility. She was transferred to this facility a couple years ago. Before she lived here, she lived in a 'normal orphanage' with a special needs group. When they lost their funding she was transferred here. When we take her for a walk she walks to the gate and she just stares at the world outside of those gates. She realizes there is an entire world out there. One day the nurses saw us at the gate though and they yelled at us for minutes. We were not allowed to take Irina there, she could walk away. The gate is closed and locked and we were there with her, so there was no way she'd walk away, but from that day on Irina was even more closed and she lost most of the initiative while walking. She even lost her interest in the swing. She needs someone she can trust, someone who she'll know will stay and will love her. She has already been listed for so long! She needs a family!
From a volunteer who visited with her in July 2015: " Irina is a beautiful girl with dark hair and big dark eyes. She has a cleft palate. She is a precious and happy little girl. She loves personal attention. She is craving attention and physical touch. If it was up to her she'd be held and hugged all day. She can react really shy to people who talk to her and especially when yelled at, she will become really introvert. She is a really sweet girl. Irina is a physically quite healthy girl. She is well nourished, she can walk, run, swing, etc. Her physical development is good, compared with the other children in the same facility. She seems to have a strong body. She knows how to use a swing properly and can swing by herself. She enjoys it a lot. She can play accurate with toys, like dolls, or pretend play with kitchen tools. She knows how to walk stairs. She can dress and undress herself. She can drink from a cup and eat by herself. She is potty trained and will tell if she has to use the bathroom. She doesn't talk, most likely because of her cleft palate. She doesn't make noises, but her eyes express a lot about how she feels. And her smile will tell you when she enjoys something. She understands what is being said to her and she can follow orders. When Irina is in the group, she'll try to stay away from the others. She prefers to play by herself, but she is also capable of interacting with other children or adults. She prefers to play with children who are smaller or younger than her, probably because they are no threat to her. Last year I saw how she was being bullied by other (bigger) children. She tries to flee from bullies (and from yelling), but there is nowhere to go. This year she is doing much better. She has grown physically, which made her less of a target for the bigger children. Maybe also because new smaller children are in the group now. Sometimes she's still the target of bullying and harming behaviour, but at other moments she will show these behaviours herself. She can be a bully to the smaller children herself. I think this is her way of showing that she is stronger now, but this is no good development. The longer children are in this facility, the more harming behaviour they show. Irina is still able to receive love, but time is ticking away. She needs a family. She would thrive in a family where she could be 'the baby'."
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.
Irina has been transferred to the older child internat now. Elinor, Devora, Julia, Sullivan, Artemur, Duane, Abner and Irina may all be in the same region.
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Down syndrome, autistic traits
Listed: June 23, 2010
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.
UPDATE DEC 2014: 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.
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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.
Janie may be available with Nate and Jared.
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Girl, Born November, 2005
Listed: June 21, 2010
Updates and new photos will not be possible. Would any family take a leap of blind faith to save her? She will remain bedridden the rest of her short life if not.
Wendy is a beautiful girl with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. She was born quite premature (not sure which gestational week, but it is listed as "4th stage"). She has CP and is completely blind, with congenital cataracts in both eyes, optic sub-atrophy, and microcephaly.
From her medical records: Microcephaly, tetraparesis, delayed psychomotor development due to perinatal CNS lesions. Congenital malformations of eye, cataracts, microphthalmia of both eyes.
An experienced adoptive family of institutionalized children is preferred. Married couples only. Older parents and large families welcome.
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Girl, Born August 25, 2004
Cerebral Palsy
Listed: June 20, 2010
What a beautiful little girl! Wispy blonde hair and bright blue eyes! Miranda is healthy and developing well out side of her CP. She is an orphanage favorite. Waiting for more info on her ability to walk/speak, etc.
She has two younger siblings, their status is not known.
She was transferred from her baby home, and still waits for her family. She has been listed for SO long!!
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Girl, Born September 27, 2006
Girl, Born January 22, 2007
Nana is a precious little girl with sunshine blonde hair and blue eyes. Her medical records indicate prenatal alcohol abuse, resulting in severe CP and hydrocephaly.
More photos available, please inquire.
Boy, born June 2002
Down syndrome
Listed: June 23, 2010
UPDATE MAY 2016: He easily relates to both children and staff. He likes to play with the children from his group. He responds when addressed by name and enjoys receiving attention.. He shows interest in all kinds of toys, but his top favorites are the stuffed ones. He has been included in a special remedial and training program created by a local university where he is involved in game therapy, individual activities,and kinesitherapy. The child struggles with his participation in the training activities due to easily being distracted. He will look with interest at bright objects, pictures and books. He likes to listen to music.He takes an active part in the music classes and in physical education activities.
Marty is described as a quiet and even-tempered child who has adapted quickly to the routine and daily schedule at the institution. He is able to walk independently. He assists with dressing and undressing himself and is learning to feed himself as well. He goes to the toilet when reminded to do so by the staff. He is not yet speaking but demonstrates understanding and follows basic requests.
He plays with other children and interacts well with adults. He responds to his name and loves attention from the caregivers. He has a special bond with one specific care giver. He loves to play with toys and shows a preference for stuffed animals. Marty has already been transferred to an institution.
UPDATE March 2014: He is a calm and quiet boy; good general condition; walks independently; eats, dresses/undresses and puts his shoes on independently; a 5th-grade student at an auxiliary school; vocalizes; understands what he is told; scribbles; establishes contact with other children and staff members; loves getting attention and being caressed; follows simple instructions; has formed a relationship of emotional attachment with one of the staff members; loves listening to music.
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Sergey needs a loving family who can help him achieve his full potential. He is destined to be bedridden for his very short life if he is not adopted. he is able to sit on his own and does his best to get around. He is significantly delayed and really needs a family! Sergey is facing imminent transfer to the institution.
From his medical records: congenital brain anomaly, spastic tetraparesis, simptomatic epilepsy, generalized tonic clonic seizures, cryptorchidism, adenoid vegetation, bending-movable contractures of the hip joints, deficiency anemia, mental delay
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Nate is a handsome young man! He was born with CP, and has some vision problems as a result of CMV (cytomegalovirus). He has brown hair and big brown eyes. He is not able to walk on his own, but he will truly blossom in a loving family, who can provide the therapy and encouragement he needs. We are hoping to learn if he is being treated for the CMV, but he is asymptomatic at this time.
Listed: June 3, 2010
Nate may be available with Janie and Jared.
BOY, born May 2007
This handsome young man, with dark hair and dark eyes, was born with a rare genetic condition called Stickler Syndrome. His medical records also indicate microcephaly, a common symptom of SS.
Listed: June 3, 2010
Update May 2016: Jared has been transferred a while ago from his baby orphanage. New pictures are not currently available, but he *IS* still available for adoption.
Individuals with Stickler syndrome experience a range of signs and symptoms. Some people have no signs and symptoms; others have some or all of the features described below. In addition, each feature of this syndrome may vary from subtle to severe.
A characteristic feature of Stickler syndrome is a somewhat flattened facial appearance. This is caused by underdeveloped bones in the middle of the face, including the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose. A particular group of physical features, called the Pierre Robin sequence, is common in children with Stickler syndrome. Robin sequence includes a U-shaped or sometimes V-shaped cleft palate (an opening in the roof of the mouth) with a tongue that is too large for the space formed by the small lower jaw. Children with a cleft palate are also prone to ear infections and occasionally swallowing difficulties.
Many people with Stickler syndrome are very nearsighted (described as having high myopia) because of the shape of the eye. People with eye involvement are prone to increased pressure within the eye (ocular hypertension) which could lead to glaucoma and tearing or detachment of the light-sensitive retina of the eye (retinal detachment). Cataract may also present as an ocular complication associated with Stickler's Syndrome. The jelly-like substance within the eye (the vitreous humour) has a distinctive appearance in the types of Stickler syndrome associated with the COL2A1 and COL11A1 genes. As a result regular appointments to a specialist ophthalmologist are advised. The type of Stickler syndrome associated with the COL11A2 gene does not affect the eye.
People with this syndrome have problems that affect things other than the eyes and ears. Arthritis, abnormality to ends of long bones, vertebrae abnormality, curvature of the spine, scoliosis, joint pain, and double jointedness are all problems that can occur in the bones and joints. Physical characteristics of people with Stickler can include flat cheeks, flat nasal bridge, small upper jaw, pronounced upper lip groove, small lower jaw, and palate abnormalities, these tend to lessen with age and normal growth and palate abnormalities can be treated with routine surgery.
Another sign of Stickler syndrome is mild to severe hearing loss that, for some people, may be progressive (see hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes). The joints of affected children and young adults may be very flexible (hypermobile). Arthritis often appears at an early age and worsens as a person gets older. Learning difficulties, not intelligence, can also occur because of hearing and sight impairments if the school is not informed and the student is not assisted within the learning environment.
Stickler syndrome is thought to be associated with an increased incidence of mitral valve prolapse of the heart, although no definitive research supports this.
Jared may be available with Nate and Janie.
Age: 9 years
heart-aberrant chord in the left ventricle; delayed physical development; delayed intellectual development; speech difficulties; (*possible febrile seizure in the past)
Ansell has well-developed gross motor skills. He has good spatial orientation. He makes very good eye contact. Ansell is a sociable boy and he is able to lead a dialogue, answer and ask questions. He knows his full name. He dresses and undresses independently.
He does not control his physiological needs and has accidents when feeling sad or frustrated.
He is living in a center for family type accommodation where he and one other boy are the youngest children and he is being bullied by the older boys.
Let's help this boy get the chance to feel a real family love, care and affection as soon as possible.
Boy, 2 years old
Undescended testicles /bilateral cryptorchism/, Convergent concomitant strabismus and Congenital anomaly of the neurological system due to post-term pregnancy and pathological birth – heavy asphyxia at birth, neonatal aspiration of meconium and cerebral depression.
The child has slower dynamics in his psychomotor development. He is adapted to daily regimen of age appropriate for childcare. He is calm while awake, he is rather passive and emotionally apathetic in his behavior. He is incredulous and distant towards unfamiliar adults. He smiles when teased. He moves by crawling, sits and stands up by himself. He walks slowly while someone leads him with two hands. He plays with toys. He pronounces spontaneous vocal combinations and syllables. He eats well. He accepts the care for his body in calm manner. His skills in the motor development are delayed for his age. His neuropsychological development has values below normal for the age.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born 2014
Ventricular septal defect; spastic tetraplegia; disorder of the brain, unspecified
Boy, born 2001
He was hosted summer 2016:
We have tons of pictures of Gideon. He is such a good kid and he so badly wants a family of his own. He absolutely wants to be adopted! He has told us this many times during his stay so far. He also knows no one has chosen him due to his HIV status. He said he wants a family and to be loved like everyone else. It is heart breaking. Through it all though, he keeps such a good sense of humor and positive attitude. This boy needs a family and I believe he would bring countless blessings to his forever family. He is a really good kid who really wants a family.
He ages out in January of 2017 so a family must file an I600a by January 2017!
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Age: 7 years
Special need: facial dysmorphism; mild mental delay; significantly delayed speech development (mainly in the area of active speech)
Adkyn understands adults' speech. He produces incomprehensible sounds and he has difficulties producing syllables. He would often use nonverbal signs for the purposes of communication. He follows complex verbal instructions. Adkyn responds to being called by name and he can point at parts of his body.
Adkyn makes good eye contact. He initiates interactions mostly with adults and enjoys receiving their attention. Adkyn responds positively when a familiar or unfamiliar person initiates contact with him. He defends his position as well as his toys. He eats independently. He is independent in terms of his physiological needs.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born 2012
HIV resulting in generalized lymphadenopathy
Will be available early 2017!
Sweet boy!!
Boy, born 2013
HIV; Hep C on his file
What a cutie!!
Girl, born 2010
Down syndrome
Boy, born 2011
disorder of the brain; unstable hip; atrial septal defect; Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies; d50 anemia
Girl, born 2011
other disorders of the nervous system; atypical autism; Melanocytic naevi of lower limb, including hip; myopia; Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies
So sweet!!
Boy, age 7
Epilepsy, cognitive delays
Daniel is 7 years old and living with a foster family right now. He has epilepsy and was born very premature, so has additional developmental delays. Otherwise, he is physically healthy. Daniel is described as a welcoming and upbeat child, who is outgoing. He enjoys playing with other children and can sometimes be bossy towards them. At times, Daniel prefers to play by himself. He wants to be adopted, and does not present any serious behavioral difficulties for his foster parents.
Daniel is able to feed himself and help around the house with chores like setting the table. He is potty trained and is reported to sleep well. Daniel understands what is said to him, and can communicate in full sentences; however, he does have a speech defect that makes it sometimes difficult to understand what he is saying. He has been diagnosed with a moderate mental delay. Daniel will begin school in the fall, which should give his foster family a better idea of his ability to learn in a school environment.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Konner and Allen live together in a group home. The boys have both expressed a desire to be adopted. A member of the agency's team visited the boys in July 2016. Both boys were very friendly and communicated openly with the team. Konner indicated that he loves technology-phones, computers, TVs and that his favorite sports are soccer and basketball. Allen sang several songs and expressed that his favorite food is French fries. Photos and videos from this visit are available through the agency.
Konner — Age: 11
Diagnosis: Delay in physical development-scoliosis 1st degree; learning delays
He has good coordination of the lower and upper limbs. His fine motor skills are well developed. He is really well oriented about space, time and himself. He recognizes shapes, objects and forms. His attention is not stable and it hard for him to concentrate. The memory and storage of information are normal for the age. He can think logically. He is communicative, emotional, happy and very observant. He can adequately express his emotions and recognizes the emotions of others. There are no concerns regarding anxiety and depression. He is not aggressive to others and to himself. When reprimanded he can correct his behavior and say he's sorry. He asks for help when needed. The child expresses his thoughts correctly and his vocabulary is satisfactory for his age. He uses complicated sentences. He can't pronounce some of the sounds. He can understand the meaning of words and sentences. The child is always happy, calm and smiling. He likes to be the center of attention. If somebody takes a favorite toy from him he seeks help from an adult. He plays with different toys. He can draw within the limits of a piece of paper. He can color but goes out of the margins. He plays with play dough. He follows the rules in the group home. When playing he likes to be dominant. He prefers games that have a lot of movement. When listening to music he improvises different movements. The child just finished 4th grade and goes to school regularly. He is not interested in learning. He reads dividing the words in syllables and writes dictations with mistakes. He can add and subtract to 20, but to 100 it is hard for him. He knows the multiplication table.
Allen — Age: 5
Diagnosis: reactive arthropathy in the knee
His mental development corresponds to his age. He has good coordination of the lower and upper limbs. He can walk, run, jump and climb. His fine motor skills are well developed for his age. He holds the scissors and pencil in the right way. He plays with play dough and can make simple forms out of it, and when following directions he can even make more complicated figures with the play dough. He is really well oriented about space, time and himself. He recognizes shapes, objects and forms. He easily remembers verses and songs. He recognizes the colors and knows the seasons. He easily concentrates on a given task. His memory, storage of information and reproducing information are normal for the age. He has good imagination. The child is calm, smiling and happy. He is communicative, emotional, and inquisitive. He can adequately express his emotions and recognizes the emotions of others. He is not aggressive to others and to himself. When reprimanded he can correct his behavior and say he's sorry. The child expresses his thoughts correctly and his vocabulary is satisfactory for his age. He understands what he is told. He asks and answers questions and he uses complicated sentences. He can freely communicate when he wants to. If somebody takes a favorite toy from him he seeks help from an adult. The child is communicative and has formed good friendships with specific children. When he is disappointed or happy he likes to share his experience.
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Listed: March 2016
Alexander — age: 11 years
Special needs: other mixed disorders of conduct and emotions;
Alexander is calm child who does not demonstrate aggressive behavior.
He expresses himself properly. He seeks interactions with children. He prefers to interact with his peers and gets along well with them. He also does well playing with other children. Alexander is interested in electronic games – he plays on his phone for a long time; his other interest is soccer.
Alexander goes to a mainstream school where he is slightly below the average level for a 5th grader, that is, compared to the other children in his class. He prefers drawing but he is not very interested in writing and reading. Alexander always has a neat and clean appearance. He is good at maintaining good personal hygiene. He eats well.
Alexa — age: 10 years
Special needs: childhood emotional disorder, unspecified
Alexa has good communication skills and she follows the rules. She enjoys interactive games, putting puzzles together, etc. Alexa has stable behavior in a familiar environment. She does not demonstrate any aggressive behaviors. Alexa integrates well in the group and class. She respects authority and participates actively in other children's games.
At school, Alexa presents with satisfactory knowledge, skills and competencies. Her favorite subjects are Physical education and sports, Arts, and Music. She has some difficulties with Maths and Literature. Alexa takes care of her self-service needs independently. She maintains good personal hygiene.
Alexander and Alexa are being prepared by the social services for possibly being adopted and they have a positive attitude towards adoption.
As reported in June 2016: "Apparently, and as reported by the foster parent at present both children demonstrate normal behavior for their age. Positive changes are seen as regards their behavior and reactions".
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Boy, born 2014
Diagnoses: Arnold– Chiari malformation/syndrome. Plastics of vertebral canal with Lyoplant. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Pes equinovarus (clubfoot). Delay in psychomotor development related with the defect in neural tube, hydrocephalus and paresis of the lower limbs with deformed feet. With neurogenic urinary bladder and frequent urinary infections. Prolonged courses of treatment on antibiogram.
He is very good and calm child. He quickly establishes contact with adults and interacts very well. He really loves the personal contact and attention, to be hold and cuddled! He reaches and catches a toy that he is interested in. He is very curious boy, he wants to see/trace everything happening around him. He smiles and pronounces combinations and syllables. He delays in psychomotor development because of his diagnosis.
I deeply hope he will have the chance to grow up in loving family, who will give him a lot of love and chance for him to develop and show his potential.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Age: 10 years
Special needs: Turner syndrome; moderate mental delay due to Turner syndrome; microcephaly;
Arlene is sociable, speaks actively, asks questions and seeks answers insistently. She presents with echolalia (repeating words). She sometimes uses nonverbal means of communication.
Arlene demonstrates a positive attitude towards herself and her surroundings. She joins group activities, but that is whenever she wants to. She imitates the behavior of the adults and the children around her. She loves looking through children's books and manipulating with objects. She watches drama performances calmly. She listens to music with great interest.
Arlene is well-intentioned towards both children and adults. She accepts new people well. She seeks the presence of a familiar adult around her and if she needs help, she would turn to that familiar adult.
Arlene has formed self-service skills. She eats independently, lays the table, chooses her clothes herself and puts her shoes on independently. She maintains good personal hygiene and keeps her personal belonging in order.
Arlene has never lived with her biological family. She spent all of her life in institutions. After birth she lived in a Home for Medical and Social Care for Children for 8 years. She was placed in a Center for Family Type Accommodation in December 2014.
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Girl, born 2005
Deaf; bilateral sensorineural hearing loss; valgus deformity; disease of biliary tract; other disease of pancreas
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Girl, born 2014
spina bifida; hydrocephalus; congenital malformation of the central nervous system; congenital hip dislocation; convergent squint
Girl, born 2009
Blind; other disorder of the central nervous system; severe mental delays; congenital aphakia; degenerated conditions of globes
cardiomopathy; metatarsus varus; umbilical hernia; mild protein-energy malnutrition
Boy, born 2015
hydrocephalus; disorder of the brain; other pervasive developmental disorder; other hydrocele
Boy, born 2002
Microcephaly; spastic tetraparesis; congenital brain malformation; severe mental delays; crossed eyes
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Boy, age 4
Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Larry has Down syndrome and some of the typical delays that are common with his diagnosis. He is not yet walking independently, though his report indicates it is because he refuses to practice when he doesn't want to! He plays with toys and enjoys the ones that play with music. When the staff attempts to work with him on fine motor skills, once he realizes it is 'work", he refuses to comply. He is not yet using words, but he IS communicating through non-verbal means. He needs a family that will bring him home and teach him appropriate communication skills and work with him on that all too common "Down syndrome stubborn streak" to help him continue to develop new skills.
Girl, born 2013
Disorder of the brain; other cardiomyopathies; abnormal immunological findings in serum; anemia; dermatitis; candidiasis; developmental delays
Such a darling baby girl!
Boy, born 2016
callosal agenesis
congenital cerebral cyst
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Sweet baby boy!
Girl, born 2010
HIV IV clinical stage
protein calorie mal-nutrition
other disorder of nervous system
Re-listed: July 25, 2016
Very nice girl!
Age: 2 years
Special needs: biological mother with mental delay; the child: good general condition; good physical development; chronic viral hepatitis B; delayed neuropsychological development;
Amory receives the following treatment: Ursofalk, Isoprinosine, Lactoflor. He also has daily rehabilitation and kinesitherapy sessions.
Meet handsome and radiant Amory! He has recently turned 2 years. The agency has his video and before you play it, be prepared for your heart to melt down as a result of his sweet giggles, deep blue eyes and a huge smile!
Amory is improving his motor skills: several months ago he wasn't able to take a sitting position independently or stand up while holding onto a fixed support. Now he goes from a supine position to a sitting position and he maintains a stable sitting position, he crawls and he strands up while holding onto something for support. He is able to maintain a standing position while holding onto a fixed support and standing on his toes. He attempts to make steps sideways and he moves around in a baby walker.
Amory likes to play with toys: he reaches for and grabs a toy independently, examines it, transfers it from one hand into the other and manipulates with it in a simple manner. He knocks two cubes one into the other. He takes cubes out of a box and then puts them back in. He threads colorful rings on a fixed stand.
Amory's vocabulary is developing, as well. The level of development of his receptive speech is good: he understands others' speech at an everyday level and he turns when called by name. He produces sounds and sound combinations, sometimes by imitation (such as "ba-ba", "ma-ma", "di-di", etc.).
Amory's emotional status is predominantly calm and positive: he doesn't cry for no reason and he doesn't demonstrate any aggressive or self-aggressive behaviors. Amory is an affectionate little boy who seeks individual attention and enjoys physical contact (hugs) as well as jests on behalf of familiar people. He sometimes protests when having to say goodbye to an adult he likes. Amory responds positively to interactions with an adult he likes – he looks at them closely, smiles and laughs aloud when jested. He has formed a relationship of emotional attachment with a staff member.
Amory eats with a very good appetite and gains weight. His sleep is calm.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
ANGELO a.k.a. Mr. Studious
Age: 11 (turning 12 soon)
Special needs: astigmatism
Angelo is sociable and he interacts well both with children and adults. He does not create conflicts. Angelo is well-intentioned and compliant. He is described as calm, radiant and in cheerful boy.
Angelo is very studious and diligent and when performing a given task, his priority is precision and not the time necessary to finish it.
Angelo is quite inquisitive and likes learning about new things. He is interested in astronomy and everything related to the Earth and life on it. He enjoys visiting the "computer room" where he plays computer games but only after he has finished with his homework.
Angelo demonstrates creativity, aesthetic taste and precision in crafts.
ANTONIO a.k.a. Mr. Charisma
Age: 10 years
Special needs: Transient tic disorder (temporary condition in which a person makes tics) – in Antonio's case – he blinks with his eyes more often, when experiencing increased level of stress
Antonio is radiant, friendly and quite sociable. He often initiates contacts with children and adults and he quickly overcomes the distance between himself and people he meets for the first time. He is well-intentioned but he may also be a bit stubborn as he likes to be in charge and things to happen in his way.
Antonio is not as diligent as his brother and he tries to quickly finish his task rather than do it precisely. He enjoys playing with a ball outside as well as playing computer games. He likes things happening his ways and although he would follow the rules of the game, he might try to impose his own rules when playing.
The brothers seek each other's assistance and support. They have a very close emotional bond. They state they love each other very much and would like to be adopted and stay together.
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Age: 11 (turning 12 soon)
Special needs: Dyslexia, dyslalia, situational neurotic stuttering; Intellectual deficit at the level of mild mental delay
Anastasia is supported by a resource teacher at school and she also works with a psychologist and a speech therapist there.
Anastasia is described as being agile and energetic, as well as well-intentioned, cordial and obedient.
She enjoys running and participating in games including movement. She trains gymnastics at school.
Anastasia has a positive attitude towards other children. She doesn't demonstrate any aggressive behaviors. She presents as playful and jesting. She is a smiling and cheerful child, who bears some signs of institutionalization as a result of the long time she has spent in institutions. She doesn't speak in such a restless manner any more, but she might start stuttering when overwhelmed and eager to share with others at the same time.
Anastasia has friends at the facility and she has many friends at school. She is well-accepted by the children at her school. She gets along well with all the children. She doesn't create conflicts. She is very caring with another girl at the facility, she shares her dolls with her and spends time engaging in activities with her.
Anastasia has formed independence skills – she makes her bed, folds her clothes, chooses what to wear and can now tie her shoe laces independently. She has started developing her aesthetic taste and she tries hard to keep her clothes and herself clean.
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Age: 8 years
Special needs: moderate mental delay; slightly hyperkinetic behavior; convergent strabismus, more expressed in the left eye;
Adkins has well developed motor skills and is very active. He has rich passive vocabulary and understands adults' speech. Adkins quickly learns new words and tries to form sentences.
He is reported to have difficulties controlling his negative emotions and this happens to result in physical aggression towards the others or self-aggression.
Adkins prefers the company of adults. He likes receiving their attention and being caressed.
Adkins plays with most of the toys appropriately – he builds with the building blocks, pushes around a car, catches and throws back the ball, etc. He likes being outside and he prefers the swing. He prefers to play by himself, sometimes with an adult.
Adkins visits the local day care center for children with disabilities, where he receives speech therapy and psychological and pedagogical counseling.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born 2007
brain malformation (agenesia of the left part of ventricular system of the brain callosum hypogenesia liquor cyst of medial parts of left temporal and parietal lobe)
congenital anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia epileptic syndrome
severe mental retardation
Listed: July 19, 2016
Boy, born 2016
congenital brain malformation: leptomeningeal cyst of back cranial fossa, hypoplasia of left cerebellar hemi-sphere, ventriculomegalia, atrophic process
Congenital heart defect: tetralogy of fallot, ventricular septal defect, stenosis of pulmonary artery, other congential malformation of the cardiac septa, heart failure
cystic dilation of collecting ducts atopic dermatitis
umbilical hernia
congenital deformity of the hip
hereditary optic atrophy
Listed: July 19, 2016
Sweet boy needs a family!
Boy, born July 2001
Down Syndrome, Torticollis
He only has one year to find his family. Otherwise he will spend the rest of his life in an institution.
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Boy, born 2012
Girl, born 2011
Spina bifida
The children are very nice.
The girl can walk and talk and acts as a normal child. She had surgery for her spinal bifida but she wears diapers.
We need a family for them asap because they are very likely to be fostered or adopted in country and they may be separated. Both are in the same orphanage.
Girl, born 2015
Spina Bifida
C'mon mom!!!
Girl, age: 2
Diagnosis: Microcephalus; Bilateral microphthalmia and coloboma iridis of the left eye – diagnostic specification under anesthesia is imminent; clubbed feet – corrected with orthotics and orthopedic shoes; Mild degree of delays in the neuro-psychical development.
Layla has lived in foster care since birth. She walks, kicks and rolls a ball, dances along to music, has a well-developed pincer grasp that she uses appropriately with small objects, and goes up and down stairs while holding the rail. She plays appropriately with toys, put items in/out of containers, stacks blocks on top of each other and enjoys looking at books and doing art projects with glue. She demonstrates understanding of the functional relationship of items (example: she gets a doll, puts it in bed and covers it up). She demonstrates appropriate emotions based on the situation. She likes to brush her teeth and look at herself in the mirror. She attempts to be independent with household tasks and gladly helps her foster mother clean the house. She enjoys music and toys. She plays well with other children and by herself. She mimics the actions of others. After watching an adult turn on a mechanical toy, she takes the toy and attempts to turn it on herself.
Medically, her clubbed feet were corrected with casting and braces. Her eyes are sensitive to the sun. She has had multiple visits with a neurologist, endocrinologist, and orthopedic doctors. Her birth family history lists the following: the birth mother has a brain-vessels disease and epilepsy grand mall; she takes Depakote; the father has an alcohol addiction. The child is allergic to Biseptol.
Photos and videos from July 2016 are available through the agency.
Girl, 5 years (turning 6 soon)
Listed: October 27, 2014
Special needs: biological mother with mental delay; strabismus, horizontal nystagmus, epilepsy – grand mal seizures (with or without petit-mal seizures), unspecified, other forms of infantile cerebral palsy,delayed physical and neuropsychological development,stereotype movements, underdeveloped speech, moderate mental delay, delayed psychomotor development, hyperactive behavior.
Before being placed in an orphanage, Adeline lived with her biological mother for two years. The biological mother did not have proper conditions for providing her child with the care, individual attention and stimulation necessary for her further development.
Adeline is described as a child with positive emotional tone who does not demonstrate reactions of frustration, aggression of self-aggression. Adeline likes being hugged and caressed. The staff at the Center believe that she would benefit from being raised in a harmonious family environment and being provided with enough individual care that could stimulate her to become more independent within the boundaries of her own potential.
Kiki has features consistent with a diagnosis of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Age: 3
Diagnosis: Arnold-Chiari syndrome; hydrocephalus (shunt installed); spina bifida aperta-surgically repaired; stabismus; frequent bladder infections that are being treated; Infantile cerebral palsy – spastic diplegia; Seizure symptomatic – on treatment with Convulex; Delays in the psycho-motor development.
Listed: October 29, 2013
Update June 2016: Sweet Mary Ellen is one precious little fighter and survivor! She is only 4 years old and she has already been through so much! This sweet kid amazes her caregivers and the staff at her orphanage with the huge progress she has been making in the last several months.
It seems that the major change was the removal of the permanent catheter that was installed back in the end of 2014. The catheter was removed in September 2015. Now Mary Ellen gets ill more rarely and she does not get recurrent urinary tract infections that frequently. Her last hospitalization was back in September 2015 when she had pneumonia. She hasn't been ill since then. She is being monitored by a pediatric nephrologist and according to the last consultation, which was held last week, on June 17, she does not have any symptoms of urinary tract infection, either.
Mary Ellen is now eating better, gaining weight and becoming stronger. She enjoys spending time in a special positioning chair. This has been helping her neck muscles to also get stronger and now she has a better control of her head.
Mary Ellen enjoys receiving adults' attention and she recognizes and demonstrates preference for her caregivers over unknown people.
Mary Ellen has also started showing preference towards a specific toy (a plastic rattle) and she would look for it among other toys. She would also make efforts in changing her body position and reaching that toy.
We believe that this young girl would continue to impress everyone with her improvements. She needs a momma to love and cherish her and to help her get stronger and develop her potential further.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, born 2011
Blind, microcephaly, metabolic disease – innate lactic acidosis, hypothyroidism, strong mental delays
Listed: May 19, 2015
There is lack of manipulative activity, as at the stimulation and irritation of his skin, he opens up fingers and holds his hands in a clenched fist position, sucks his little finger. He takes hold of an adult person's fingers. He does not yet grasp toys. Sterling can turn from his back to his abdomen and vice versa. He has no support at his legs; he has some support at the head – he raises and holds it upright for a certain period of time from horizontal abdominal position. He turns towards the direction of a sound, reacts to a noise, subsides and listens attentively with both ears.
He is bedridden and unable to see. He is easily distracted by noises and voices. He subsides at quiet gentle music. He lags years behind in terms of development. He has a changeable emotional state – from tranquilly being on the watch/staying awake with animation and shouts; up to being uneasy-crying/tearful and irritable. He does not react to his name. He utters syllables; he makes different sound combinations and shouts loudly, as he exercises his voice in this way.
He accepts body contact, as he cracks a broad smile, whenever he is calm, reacts to speech; feels the presence of people around him and differentiates the tone of voice. He sleeps soundly in a routine.
Update: The child now demonstrates better head control in a sitting position. He turns from back to belly and vice versa; grabs toys with both hands; focuses his attention by listening intently to what is going on around him. He laughs aloud when someone touches him.
8 years
Special needs: prematurity of 4th degree, ROP (blind), mental delay, protein-calorie malnutrition.
Axl is living in a specialized boarding school for visually impaired children. He is well-adjusted to his school/boarding environment. He is a joyful and sweet boy who shows positive attitude when individual attention is paid to him.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Girl, 13 years old
Listed June 15, 2016
Special needs: congenital hydrocephalus; mitral valve prolapse; delayed neuro-psychological development; severe mental delay; delayed speech development; delayed physical development;
Avis is described as a calm and joyful child. Although she cannot talk, she can say short words ("mama" and "yes") and she has also found her way of communication by expressing her desires and emotions non-verbally. Avis is a friendly girl who does not bother the others but gets very happy when someone pays her individual attention or hugs her. She is an affectionate child and seeks physical contact. She likes being hugged very much.
Avis is quite sociable and she does not get anxious when meeting new people, instead she greets them with a huge smile that make her face glow.
Avis's special needs are well-managed and she does not require significant medical care/consultations. All Avis really needs is a family, where she can feel loved and cherished.
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Boy, age 4
prematurity (33 g.w.), severe mental delay, rejected hearing loss of the right ear, hypotrophy, severely delayed neuro-psychological development; underdeveloped speech.
Listed: June 14, 2016
Alvaro needs individual sessions with a speech therapist and psychologist.
Although he does not really interact with peers, Alvaro is described as a child who enjoys being in the company of adults, receiving their personal attention and being caressed. He prefers playing with balls and cups. He likes playing by throwing objects and then going to get them.
Alvaro eats transitional food. He is fed by an adult. His sleep is calm.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Age: 3 years
Special needs: prematurity (born in 36 g.w.), intrauterine hypotrophy; born with necrotizing enterocolitis and peritonitis- surgically treated with installation of ileostoma; mild degree of post-ischemic encephalopathy; periventricular leukomalacia; infantile cerebral palsy-mixed form; condition after surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis; protein-calorie malnutrition of 3rd degree; severely delayed physical and neuro-psychological development; severely delayed speech development;
Andrik likes receiving personal attention and being caressed by an adult. He shows preference towards some of his caregivers.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born 2007
Mental delays with autistic features; Other and unspecified speech disturbances; Dysarthria and anarthria; Bacterial pneumonia, unspecified; Other diseases of biliary tract. Significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).
Listed: June 6, 2016
Update June 2016: He is non-verbal and was in a laying room most of the time, but last summer he went to camp and spent 10 days free. He apparently came alive at camp. He's a sweet sweet little guy. He was walking and interacting at camp. His diagnosis is autism/speech issues and mental delay.
See this wonderful blog post about his experience at summer camp! http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2016/07/just-shadow-of-boy.html
He has been transferred to the adult mental institution. He needs out NOW.
Boy, born 2016
Down syndrome
What a chunky bundle of love!!
Listed: May 31, 2016
Boy, May 2011
Cerebral palsy, symptomatic epilepsy (secondary generalized seizures), optic nerve atrophy, crossed eyes.
Listed April 21, 2013
Hello, sweet baby! Aren't you just precious?
Large families welcome; married couples only.
Age: 3 years
Special needs: blind (due to congenital eye anomalies) and has congenital anomalies syndrome mainly affecting the facial area, agenesis of the corpus callosum, colpocephaly and delayed motor development.
Listed May 11, 2015
She rejoices when interacting with adults; produces syllables by imitation and uses a couple of words; plays with toys for a long time; laughs when jested; differentiates between the tones of voice; feels comfortable in both children's and adults' company.
Harmony rejoices when interacting with adults; produces syllables by imitation and also uses a couple of words; plays with toys for a long time; laughs when jested; smiles when caressed; differentiates between different tones of voice; feels comfortable both in children's and adults' company.
Harmony is fed with a spoon by an adult. She drinks from a cup with an adult's help. She needs constant supervision and assistance due to her blindness. If the child is raised in a stimulating family environment, this would give her the opportunity to develop further her potential for psychological and physical development.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born in 2007. She has a delay in neuro-psychical development and epileptic seizures.
Gracie has been diagnosed with epilepsy and moderate mental delay. She is in a good general condition and has good general condition and well-developed gross and fine motor skills. She has formed self-service skills – she eats independently, arranges her clothes and keeps her personal belongings in order. She likes to be involved in art and musical activities.
Boy, born in 2005. He has a delay in neuro-psychical development and mental delay.
The boy has infantile cerebral palsy and moderate mental delay. He rarely gets ill. He talks in simple sentences and participates in dialogues. He has good orientation in familiar surroundings and is not shy with strangers. He has built self-service and hygiene habits.
Listed April 9, 2014
Both children are friendly towards strangers and in the videos you will see them communicating with each other and with the person taking the videos.
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Boy, born 2015
Lumbar Spina Bifida with hydrocephalus
Listed: May 4, 2016
Sweet baby boy!
Boy, born 2015
Down Syndrome, Atrial Septal Defect
Listed: May 4, 2016
Boy, born 2005
Down syndrome
Listed: May 3, 2016
Gus is an amazing little boy who just needs a chance! He walks, plays appropriately with some toys, loves to bathe. He loves to be tickled and has the best giggle. He seems to be able to form appropriate bonds, as he was particularly attached to a couple of workers at his orphanage, and sought them out when he felt anxious. He loves to be held and cuddled and he loves to be sung to. Gus would do best in a family with older children. He did display some aggression towards smaller children when they invaded his space. He is a precious, loving boy and will absolutely flourish in a family.
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Boy, born 2011
Listed: May 23, 2012
In January 2015, Barrett became unavailable until age 5, due to the laws in his country. He will be available for adoption in fall 2016
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/WMefdZwvUi0
This little love has a heart defect and numerous other health issues: condition after resection of coarctation of the aorta, aneurysm of interatrial septum with multiple defects perimembranous (VSD), laryngotracheomalacia (collapsed airway), micrognathia (abnormally small jaw), tracheostomy
It's suspected that Barrett may have Pierre Robin syndrome or a chromosome deletion. Families should be prepared for additional health needs, just in case.
Barrett desperately needs a family to give him the love, attention and medical care he needs to thrive.
Age: 3
Diagnosis: congenital cardiac malformation; pulmonary hypertention
Listed: April 28, 2016
Macey is developing well. She can walk while holding someone's hand or holding on to a support. She repeats words, assists with dressing/undressing, and is in the process of being toilet trained. She responds to her name, follows simple directions, plays appropriately with toys, and demonstrates age appropriate pretend play skills (takes a plate and spoon and pretends to eat, holds a phone to ear and says hello).
Videos from April 2016 show her walking while holding one hand of a caregiver, appropriately playing with toys, saying a few basic words, saying animal sounds, looking at a book, and interacting with the adults in the room.
Photos and videos from April 2016 are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Age: 7 years
Special needs: atypical autism; delayed neuropsychological development; intellectual development correspondent to moderate mental delay
Listed: April 27, 2016
The girl doesn't take any medications at present.
The girl is described as friendly and smiling. She has age-correspondent physical development. She walks independently, jumps, catches and throws a ball, goes up and down the stairs independently. She does well following simple instructions; responds to being called by name; copes well with simple everyday tasks; loves playing with dolls; wants to show all of her toys to others. She eats independently.
The girl has started seeking contact with other children and showing interest in them. She involves other children in her games.
Girl, born 2007
Glioependymal cyst of the right brain hemisphere – condition after surgery (Craniotomia regio frontalis – cystoventriculostomia); Spastic quadric paresis; Delay in the speech and motor development.
Listed: April 27, 2016
Isadora is in good overall condition with brain cyst and paretic syndrome, with good physical development. The internal organs are without pathological deviations. The child is with delay in the speech and motor activity, but within the limits of the main disease, big motor and speech improved is being registered. She says words, she knows the names of the children in the sector, carries out instructions, recognizes the toys, moves around by crawling and on all four while helping with her paretic hand, sits up on her own and follows the instructions of the physical therapist. She pulls up to a standing position with adult's help or by unmoving support: she makes steps with the help of a gait trainer or holding on to both hands. She walks alongside unmoving support independently. She needs two aids. She plays with toys, doesn't release them and fights for them. She eats independently. She goes to Montessori therapy and is in Kindergarten at the local special education school.
The child throws and catches a ball. She builds a tower of 10 blocks, builds with blocks (towers imitating houses, fences, etc.), she fits in mosaics; she takes out and fits in elements in the Seguin Board, puts together two pairs of pictures from "Lotto" game, fits in and strings, puts complicated forms in the bedding but has difficulties with the spastic hand. It prevents her from improving her motor skills. She brushes her teeth with help.
She eats on her own table food. She drinks from a cup. She puts the bib on her own, puts away and puts in order the utensils. She likes to be the center of the attention. She observes the play of the other children and laughs loud, teases and plays with her peers, enters into interactions with them showing selective attitude; she sooths the children if they cry but manages to take away from them the toys that she prefers. She insists on participating in the joint activities. She demonstrates observed actions with objects.
Isadora likes very much to interact with adults and always tries to attract their attention. She has a developed bond with a member of the staff. She likes to listen to music, shows with gestures and hums to children's songs. She speaks with simple sentences but her articulation is disturbed due to the main disease.
Update 2016: She had the tendon release surgery and can now walk independently with a walker. She has been moved to a group home, where she is making a lot of progress in all areas. She talks very well and is able to answer questions, share about her life and carry on a complete conversation. She's learning to write and to compensate for the weakness in her left arm. In the videos, when prompted, she does use her left arm/hand. She is able to pull herself up and manipulate/control her walker in order to independently navigate her environment. She demonstates a good imagination and an ability to pretend play in the videos when she interacts with a doll (burps it. changes the diaper, applies powder to it, etc). She is a very sweet and lively little girl.
Photos and videos from January 2016 are available.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, born 2011
Very smart and fun-loving!
Super child!
Listed: April 26, 2016
Girl, born 2012
Hydrocephalus internal – ventriculoperitoneal shunt, Spina bifida, congenital anomalies of the urinary system, ventral hernia.
Listed: April 25, 2016
She can sit with support on her back. Sometimes they put her in a walker but she cannot push herself because she has no sensation in her lower limbs. She makes tries to stand up alone in her bed but because of the paraplegia of her lower limbs, she does not succeed.
She is very selective as to the people whom to have contact with, as well as to objects. Sometimes she does not want to be touched and push your hand, but when she wants to be taken in your hands, she stretches out her hands to you.
She likes to eat and to be fed, she accepts the food with pleasure and appetite.
As to words by the staff, she likes to hold small objects and toys. She manipulates with them by knocking them, licking them or knocking them in her teeth. The staff shared that she has favorite toy "stuff animal", which she likes to "play" with.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, born August 2007
Albinism, Significant Motion and Intelligence Delays
Listed: April 25, 2016
Austyn is a miracle-in-the-making. He is significantly developmentally delayed in all areas. As he was previously in an institutionalized setting, he has made tremendous strides since arriving at the New Day Foster Home. Many have been praying for this special young boy and cheering for him. Recently, his adoption file has been completed in country, and he can now be officially matched with his forever family.
Austyn is introverted, has a ready smile, likes music, likes snuggling and is full of energy. A special education teacher at New Day provided an extensive report describing his delays, which is available for prospective adoptive families. These delays include limited mobility, non-verbal communication and in the past he had experienced trouble chewing and swallowing food, but is now able. He is progressing in mobility and is able to walk unassisted for short periods of time although prefers to have something to hold on to. Austyn also has low vision, which is associated with the condition of albinism, but he does see and recognize things. Austyn is attached to his main caregivers and benefits from predictability and routine. He is hypersensitive to most sensory experiences and exhibits many self-stimulation behaviors when he is over stimulated (relaxing and gentle music can help him calm). Austyn is attending preschool each afternoon for an hour and 15 minutes. For most activities Austyn has a helper that works one-on-one with him.
According to the special education teacher, "With the consistency of a loving family and a team of educators and therapists, Austyn will continue to make progress in all areas of his development."
For more information on Austyn, see blog entries here: http://newdayfosterhome.blogspot.com/search/label/Austyn
Mild Mental Delay
Listed: April 25, 2016
Updated pics/info August 2016
She will be transferred in a couple weeks to a really bad place. Please help to pull her out from there!
Emma is going to be transferred into the school orphanage for mentally delayed children, and it is not the best place to anybody. The orphanage may keep her only till summer 2016, and then she will be transferred!
She is much educationally delayed. She is pretty friendly and calm. But her memory is not good, and it is hard for her to remember any rhymes or poems.
This girl needs a patient family who will love her and care of her. She deserves it!
Boy, born 2012
disorder of the brain, unspecified
other specified mental disorders due to brain damage and dysfunction and to physical disease
Listed: April 25, 2016
He is not available until summer 2017!
Unless a medical codes changes
boy, born 2006
Microcephaly; Spastic tetraparesis
Listed: April 25, 2016
updated pics/video! August 2016
He will be transferred to a handicapped children orphanage with no big chance to survive there. It may happen at the begining of 2017. He needs a family ASAP. He is very good and friendly child.
He has a good potential but no chance for any development in the orphanage. They will place him into the orphanage for handicapped children in a village with no chance for normal life.
His sister was adopted domestically a while ago. Please, help to place him in a loving family!
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Boy, born 2012
Spastic Tetraparesis
updated pics/video Aug 2016
Listed: April 25, 2016
Boy, born 2013
diagnosed with congenital brain disorder (callosal agenesis, polymicrogyria)
Spastic tetraparesis
Epilepsy syndrome
Speech delay
Listed: April 25, 2016
Updated pics/info/video August 2016
Poor guy! He was looking miserable! He is getting worse than before. He needs good diagnostic and medical care.
Age: 9 years (turning 10 soon)
Special needs: moderate mental delay, equinovarus (club foot) of both feet, strabismus
Austin does not take any medications with regards to his special needs.
Listed: April 22, 2016
Austin is curious boy who likes exploring his environment and forming new social relationships. His initiative and independence level are increasing. Austin loves music and he clearly love making photos with a cellphone.
Austin is a sociable child who initiates contact with adults easily. He likes asking questions and he also answers the questions asked by an adult. He is described as a child, who prefers communicating and interacting/playing with adults and not with children. However, this is typical for children who have spent long time in institution. When with other children, Austin would talk to them, which is a good sign for his abilities to socialize and interact.
Austin goes to a mainstream school where he does not receive any resource help with the school syllabus. Perhaps if he had the opportunity of working with a resource teacher, he would have been able to achieve better results in his school performance.
Austin has formed self-service and hygiene habits. He eats independently. He dresses and undresses himself with minimal help from an adult. He needs short instructions during his morning and evening routine. Austin controls his physiological needs.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Boy, 3 years old
hypotrophy body structure. Prader-Willi syndrome. Hypotension I degree. Bilateral cryptorchidism.
Maxwell has control of the head, turning himself from back to stomach and vice versa. Passes from lying position in kneeling position. Placed in sitting position, he stays stable. He stands up holding for stable support. He stays upright caught for support. He makes steps, led by an adult for two hands. He moves in walker also.
He reaches, catches and holds a toy. He uses grip partially opposing thumb, makes try to catch small object with three-finger tweezers grip. He pronounces vocalization, occasional combinations of sounds and syllables. Selectively, rarely makes tries to repeat after an adult. There are nonverbal gestures – reaches hands to be taken; watching intensively.
Insistently looking for physical contact (hug) with an adult. Easily frustrated in refuse.
His interaction with children is observation, goes to them near, touching them, taking away their toys, and does not look for purposeful communication with them. He prefers adult's attention, most of the time insistent looking for physical contact (hug). He is happy of adult's tease (smiles and laughing). He protest in separation with pleasant for him person. Demonstrates displeasure when the adult gets away.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Age: 13
Diagnosis: dwarfism
Listed: April 15, 2016
Aniah walks, plays with toys, enjoys music class and playing hide and seek. She is not talking at this time, but responds to her name and basic commands.
Photos and videos from April 2016 are available through the agency.
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Age: 6 years (turning 7 soon!)
Special needs: moderate mental delay; some evidence of microcephaly; intermittent heterotropia; hyperactive behavior; delayed neuropsychological development; delayed speech development; good physical development; good general health condition; well-developed gross motor skills.
Abigail can eat and drink independently, albeit slowly. She does well with the major activities as part of her everyday life, with some adults' support.
Abigail's mood is positive for the greater part of the day. No significant anxiety or any depressive episodes were witnessed in the child.
Abigail likes playing, dancing, and be "tossed in the air". She rejoices when being praised and caressed.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born 2013 & Boy, born 2011
Scarlet: Epilepsy
She is severely handicapped
Rhett is healthy
These siblings must be adopted together!
Girl, born 2011
(She will be available end of 2016)
Girl, born 2011
(Available end of 2016)
Talia is a nice girl!
Boy, born 2012
Congenital malformations of corpus callosum; Other reduction deformities of brain
Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
Cerebral palsy, unspecified,
Atrial septal defect
Congenital deformity of hip, unspecified
Convergent concomitant strabismus; Other disorders of optic disc
Age: 5
Diagnosis: Spina bifida apeta, prolapse, lower left paraplegia, inner hydrocephalus, bilateral luxation, chronic osteomyelitis, delay in the neuro-psychical development.
Thomas moves around by sliding with the help of his arms. He can not stand upright. He receives constant physical therapy. He can string element to a stationary axis. He can do simple puzzled with shapes. He can build thinks with Lego, can place cubes on top of each other or collects them in a box. He is emotionally stable, smiling and happy. He is acquiring cognitive skills. He recognized the circular and square forms, can draw a circle on a piece of paper. The child is getting acquainted with the general characteristics of the objects – their color, shape and size. His attention is getting more and more stable. She is beginning to show interest in the given tasks and asking for another when he has finished the previous. His thinking is slow. His attention is developing through play. He seeks attention from adults and shows excitement by waving his hands. In the group he is calm and tries to interact with the children. He gets annoyed by loud noises and is scared of scissors. His speech lags behind, but uses a lot of words. He can carry out simple instructions. He feeds himself, but is slow and sometimes needs help. He is picky about the food. He can drink out of a cup, but refuses to hold it and waits for the adult to hold it. When getting dressed he assists the adult. He doesn't control his physiological needs.
Photos and videos from March 2016 are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born 2011
congenital heart defect, pulmonary artery stenosis, hydronephrosis of 4 stage to the right and of 1-2 stage to the left; secondary pyelonephritis
Listed: April 4, 2015
Boy, 7 years old
Moderate mental delays, speech delay
Listed April 5, 2016
Update March 2016: Because of his problem with having almost no speech, it is impossible to enroll him in the local school as there are no specialists there to work with him and to help him – like speech therapist, resource teacher, etc. The orphanage director thinks that the mental delays he was diagnosed with is just because he does not talk. They think that actually he is very smart and intelligent child! The staff thinks that if he is enrolled in a school for deaf children he will master sign language and the communication with him will be of full value. He was also put under general anesthesia and his hearing was tested – the conclusion after this examination is that he has adequate social hearing. The nurse explained that there is no anatomic reason for the lack of speech related with his hearing apparatus. He does not talk but presently, he uses around 4-5 words. He pronounces "yes" and "no" well, he says also "thank you" but is not so understandable and clear. The staff thinks that if he works daily with speech therapist there is a chance that he advances quickly.
He understands everything. The staff shared that his biological mother also does not talk. Usually he sits down and colors. He does very well in coloring. But usually he does this only if he decides to. He is very willful and wants to do the things that he wants to, not what he is told. He can put elements on the board by shape and size.
He usually plays alone and he likes to watch TV and listen to music. He is very independent child: he dresses and undresses himself, folds his clothes and makes his bed alone. He usually washes his face and teeth alone but for bathing the staff help him. He can eat without an help.
We really think that he has a lot of potential if he has the chance to work with specialists, especially – speech therapist, resource teacher and occupational therapist. He is good child who deserves better life like every child, but he needs a family who will provide him with all resources that will help him develop his potential, master new skills and knowledge and especially, environment where he will be understood. He deserves a family, who will unconditionally love him, help and support him, a family who will accept him with all of his nature, character and needs.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Age: 6
Diagnosis: Arthrogryposis with knee joint contractures, bilateral club foot, Hypotrophy.
Sawyer is able to move around the room by scooting on his bottom. He can talk in sentences, but his articulation is not always clear. He plays with toys, responds when spoken to, follows simple directions, and assists with self-help tasks such as dressing/undressing.
Photo and videos from March 2016 are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Age: 13
Diagnosis: delays in development
Listed: March 31, 2016
Dennis is living in a group home. His gross motor skills are developed, but his fine motor skills are not developed enough. It is hard to get his active attention. The passive attention prevails. His concentration is weak, and he is not good at memorizing. There is no logical thinking. His drawings are mainly scribbles, but some shapes can be distinguished. Intellectual development – mild mental delay in the development of the intellect. The child draws attention to himself on purpose. He is loving and emotional, sometimes even obsessive. He sometimes shows verbal aggression when defending his personal space. High level of anxiety is observed. He is communicative and when communicating he can express his feelings. He seeks the company of older children and adults. He doesn't have notion of authority and hierarchy in school. He likes to sing and dance.
The child prefers to play alone. It is hard for him to fit in a group. He can read short words and when writing he writes in a straight line. His active and passive vocabulary has improved. He can count till 100 without knowing the algorithm of forming the numbers. He is in 5th grade and needs help and solicitation. He has self-service skills and can feed himself. He is independent when in familiar surroundings. He has a positive attitude towards adoption.
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Age: 8
Diagnosis: cleft lip; developmental delays
Listed March 31, 2016
Larry lived the first 7 years of his life in an orphanage where he received very little care and intervention. As a result, he has significant delays in his growth and development. He does not have any medical diagnosis other than a cleft lip. He is now living in a group home, where he is growing and gaining skills. He has started taking steps independently, making sounds and saying some words, and is exploring and manipulating with toys. He enjoys contact with adults and will laugh out loud when someone plays with him.
Photos and videos from March 2016 are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Age: 11
Dwarfism due to Hyposomatotropism. Frequent UTIs and respiratory infections. Mild intellectual disability.
Listed: March 31, 2016
He is very emotional, and smiling. There is a delay in the neuropsychological development. The emotional condition of the child corresponds to the situation. Spontaneous speech, no ability to lead a proper conversation. Chaotic self-play, doesn't seek the company of other children – usually plays alone, cannot use the toys purposefully. Prefers to attract the attention of adults. Has very well developed mechanical memory. Grasps new information mechanically, learns a text easily, without understanding its meaning. Passive repetition.
This boy is not aggressive and can be persuaded. Afraid of lightning and thunder. Poor knowledge of the surroundings. Various manipulative activities with objects. Demonstrates strong interest in music, has a developed feeling of music, sings with joy and can repeat a memory perfectly. More photos and video are on file.
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Age: 12
Diagnosis: Mental delays
Listed: March 31, 2016
Tammy is calm and sometimes shy and uncertain of her abilities. She is shy when communicating and doesn't trust strangers. She understands and follows rules and has self-care skills. She showers on her own and feeds herself by using utensils. She strives to be independent when dealing with different situations. Her visual and hearing memory is developed and the presence of long term memory is observed regarding things that impressed her. She often gets confused about situations that happened at different time and mixes them in one. Her attention is stable and focused but with limited capacity and distribution. She can not determine the logical sequence and the cause-effect relation. She can not differentiate the tasks in terms of importance and time, which hinders her success. Her imagination is not developed. She speaks correctly and can have a conversation. She has formed a concept of her personality, culture, communication in a family or social situation, for the most important holidays, animals and seasons. She has extensive notions regarding objects and terms in her surroundings, the natural phenomena, different animals and plants, the human body and health.
The child is acquainted with the possibility of being adopted and wants to have a family that will care for her. She often plays a game of "family" and she is the mother.
Photos and videos from March 2016 are available through the agency. FEES ARE REDUCED FOR HER ADOPTION.
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Girl, born 2011
Spastic Tetraparesis; Right kidney hydronephrosis
Aww sweetie! where is her mama and papa?!
Girl, born 2010
Updated picture – March 2016
What a cutie pie!!
She needs family fast because she is facing transition to the institution
Listed: March 30, 2016
Microcephaly; other congenital hydrocephalus
Localization-related (focal)(partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic; syndromes with simple partial seizures
severe mental retardation, other congenital deformities of hip; Haemangioma; amenia, congenital malformation of larynx, convergent concomitant strabismus; optic atrophy; other cardiomyopathies
Simeon, Born October 2007
Significantly delayed; Cerebral palsy
Charlotte, born 2002
significantly delayed
Listed February 22, 2011
Simeon is a beautiful Roma child with dark hair and big brown eyes. He is significantly delayed, and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are trying to get more information on his social history. Simeon is a fraternal twin, whose sister has already been adopted.
Simeon is described as mostly non-verbal, and is not able to walk on his own. There just seems to be so much potential for him in a family environment. He is already an outcast because of his darker skin and will be left institutionalized – and likely bedridden — if not adopted.
From a family who visited with him in 2011: Simeon is barely responsive to stimuli, but I believe that could change if he received regular, loving attention. I didn't observe any of the orphanage workers spending much time interacting with him. There were times that I was able to get him to smile and grip my hand. After a few days, he was even able to clap! But most of the time he is staring off in any direction and seems completely unable to control most of his movements. He was always either lying down or propped up in a sitting position. I never heard him speak. I also never heard him cry or fuss. Overall, a very calm child.
Married couples only, larger families and older parents welcome.
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Boy, 12 years old
background retinopathy of the right eye ( blindness) and high myopia in the left eye; some delay in all aspects of psychological development; severe mental delay;
Listed: March 25, 2016
Ackley is very agile. He runs fast without stumbling over or bumping into things. He orientates very well in different familiar spaces, without bumping into furniture.
Despite his impaired vision, he presents with relatively good perceptions and notions regarding his familiar environments. He remembers things that are emotionally significant for him or attractive, for a longer period of time.
Ackley presents with well-differentiated emotional reactions that are correspondent to the respective situation. He accepts new rules easily. He doesn't demonstrate any aggressiveness towards other children or adults. He understands different questions and gives meaningful answers – "Yes", "No", "I don't want to".
Ackley uses a greater number of words now and his active vocabulary has improved. He attends a school for children with vision impairments where he adapted relatively easy. As reported by his teachers at school, Ackley copes with the requirements at school.
Ackley eats independently. He can partly undress himself and take his shoes off/put them on.
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Girl, born February 2010
Listed October 5, 2011
This little love has a host of medical issues: Congenital defect of brain development: microcephaly, subcortically-pyramidal failure, persistent movement disorders, delayed development logopaedic, refractive errors in her vision and it is not clear how well or if she can see at all. She has a functional systolic murmur
Beth desperately needs a family to help her reach her full potential!
Dyna is a 2.5 yr old girl with microcephaly.
Listed March 21, 2016
She is delayed in all areas and dependent on her caregivers to meet all of her needs. She has a range of emotions, and does not like to be held for long periods of time. She reacts to sound and follows objects with her eyes. She is small for her age (31″ and 14.5 lbs).
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born 2010
General speech underdevelopment, HIV, Hep C
Boy, born 2010
Other congenital, malformations of brain; Disorder of brain, unspecified
Cleft hard and soft palate with bilateral cleft lip
Atrial septal defect; Iron deficiency anaemia
Listed March 11, 2016
Listed: March 11, 2016
FAS. Other specified disorders of central nervous system; Other paralytic syndromes, Convergent concomitant strabismus, Congenital malformation of optic disc
Iron deficiency anaemia; Other cytomegaloviral diseases; Persistent hyperplasia of thymus, Cardiomyopathy
What a smile!!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XqGbdjy5YzE
Boy, born 2014
Spastic tetraparesis, convulsive disorder, epileptic syndrome, cardiopathy, partial atrophy of optic nerves, crossed eyes
Listed: March 8, 2016
From a family that met him 3/16:
He's a good size for his age. I was allowed to hold him and he let me do the "mom away". I kept trying to get into his line of vision, but he kept averting his gaze. It seemed like he could possibly be purposefully avoiding eye contact. I was able to easily shift him to a seated position in my arms, though I don't think he could sit unassisted.
Boy, born 2012
epilepsy, tetraplegia, cachexia, redundant prepuce,phimosis,paraphimosis
optic atrophy, other specified immunodefficiencies cardiomyopathy
Listed: March 8, 2016
From a family who met him 3/16:
Does not seem aware of his surroundings. Dystonia, I think, curled back into a C. Clean. Loved. He had wraps/restraints, but they made me think of PT taping more than tie downs.
Boy, born 2015
Listed: March 8, 2016
Boy, just turned 7 years
Moderate mental delay and epilepsy (with improvement noted as regards the frequency of the seizures, and with permanent medication therapy), delayed neuropsychological development; delayed speech development (well-developed receptive speech, poorly developed expressive speech).
Adolfo's "seizures" are explained by the staff at his orphanage as moments of falling asleep that last for a short period of time (3-5 minutes). Since his placement in the Center for Family Type Accommodation in October 2014, Adolfo had only three "seizures" that were more likely "petit mals", as there were no muscle spasms, convulsions, eye turning, foaming at the mouth, snoring sounds, etc. Some of his "seizures" happened at a time when he had high fever.
Adolfo is a sociable and energetic child. He interacts with all the children and the staff eagerly and with great joy. He sometimes shows preference for some of the other children in the Center and for some of the staff members. He tries hard to pronounce words and names properly. He makes simple sentences consisting of several words. He responds adequately to adults' requests and he follows simple instructions.
Adolfo has mastered all basic self-service skills- he eats independently and drinks from a cup. He can put on his clothes and shoes independently. He uses the restroom independently during the day. Adolfo is working on affirming his skills for washing his hands and face and brushing his teeth independently.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Girl, recently turned 14
Severe mental delay; congenital convergent strabismus and horizontal nystagmus; disorder of the vegetative nervous system.
Listed February 26, 2016
Aisha is described as mostly calm and cheerful. She doesn't demonstrate any aggressive behavior. The stability of her attention needs to improve further as she has some difficulties focusing her attention on certain objects and she easily gets distracted.
Aisha is a very affectionate child and she loves receiving individual attention.
Aisha has formed self-service habits. She eats independently and slowly as her chewing reflex needs to develop further. The level of independence and inattentiveness she presents with should improve further as well. She needs support and supervision in performing her daily tasks and activities.
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Age: 7 years
Special needs: malformative syndrome; epilepsy(generalized tonic-clonic seizures,some of which with right-sided lateralization); infantile cerebral palsy – quadripyramidal syndrome; flexion contractures of the limbs; delayed physical development; profound mental delay;
Ardell presents with very poor motor activity due to his severe neurological condition. He performs some weak uncoordinated movements with his arms and legs. When in a lying position, he turns his head to the side.
Ardell produces some incomprehensible sounds in his spontaneous reaction when he is experiencing some kind of discomfort. In relation with his severe health condition Ardell doesn't show much interest in objects.
Hearing adults' voices and their gentle touch also influences Ardell's general life status, although he is not an active participant in communication but just responds to this influence. Ardell has a referent adult, who tries to make him feel calm and comfortable.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.