Jaxon

Boy, Age: 8
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH, Down syndrome
Down syndrome; Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss; Language delays- communicates through sounds, signs, and screams; Von villebrand disease; Other specific leukocyte disorders, Gastrostomy; Hypothyroidism; Other specified disorders of the kidney and ureter; Other types of infantile paralysis
Listed: Aug 2024
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$1,036.50
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Jaxon has a warm smile and readily shares it with anyone around him. He is also affectionate. He does not like to feel limited or subject to restraints. Jaxon likes to explore and laugh a lot with the people he recognizes as close.

VIDEOS:

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-jaxon01

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-jaxon02

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-jaxon003

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-jaxon004

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There is a $1,000 agency fee reduction for Jaxon’s adoption, with a specific adoption agency. Additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Liamo

Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
spastic cerebral palsy, microcephaly, overall developmental delay, epilepsy, gastrostomy, and blindness.
Listed: Jul 2024
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Info is from January 2023; the agency can get updated information when there is a serious inquiry.

Liamo was placed into protective care upon discharge from the hospital when he was born. At the time of his birth, he suffered severe asphyxia. His mother’s pregnancy was unplanned and she had not received any prenatal care. His parents were unable to grasp his medical diagnosis and condition, they were not in the position to care for his medical needs. No one in the biological family was able to care for him either.

Liamo is a child who needs constant supervision. His oxygen levels needed to be always monitored; however, oxygen support has been removed and he seems to have a better mood. He has not had any seizures but does have some spasms during the day. He cannot stay in a seated position. Despite his diagnosis, Liamo loves to receive affection. He communicates through babbling and other sounds. He needs support to fulfill all daily activities. He wakes up very early in the morning and is still not able to sleep throughout the night. Liamo wears diapers all day.

Liamo can kick his legs and with the help of external support equipment he can stay in a seated position for a period of time. His neck control is getting better, as he now can hold his head up for 40 to 50 seconds. He can grab objects with his hands without applying pressure. Liamo goes to occupational, physical, and speech therapy. He gets easily uncomfortable when he needs to wear more clothes, he prefers to wear very light clothes. He turns his head when he hears a strong noise. He takes daily medication. Liamo likes to change positions constantly and likes to participate in activities where there are sounds involved.

Sani

Boy, Age: 11
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Trauma History
Vision loss, trauma history
Listed: Jul 2024
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Intelligent, extroverted, spontaneous, resilient, loyal, a dreamer, creative, affectionate, loving, self-efficient, autonomous, astute, brave, perseverant, with a restless mind to learn new things and face new challenges, and with great capabilities. Despite extreme difficulties in life, this is how Sani is described even though being a victim of severe child abuse of various types—including abuse that led to vision loss —could have led him to be otherwise described. Sani came into protective care in 2022 at the age of 7 years old. He is now 9 years old.

Sani is currently enrolled in the 4th grade. According to his teacher´s report, the child is loved by his classmates. He uses his cane to walk around and there are no major concerns regarding his motor, language, cognitive and social development taking into consideration his diagnoses of secondary vision loss and severe child abuse syndrome. He has great communication skills and can verbally expresses his feelings and emotions with people he is very familiar with. Sani recognizes authority figures, but many times has trouble being respectful and obedient, especially if he does not agree with an instruction given by them. Sani can easily make new friends and has leadership skills among his peers.

Sani goes to psychological therapy. He is still learning to take full responsibility for his consequences, and sometimes he lies to avoid any kind of discipline. Sani is learning to manage his impulses and frustration. If there is a situation that he cannot handle emotionally, he will start yelling or behaving in a hostile way with his peers. Whenever he throws a tantrum, he sometimes experiences psychomotor agitation and uses bad language. Whenever there are situations that make him feel anxious, he bites his sleeves, has sweaty hands or has motor restlessness. He gets upset when he needs to continue pushing to do his best in order to fully know the Braille system. He is afraid of being in a dark room alone. Because of his severe history of child abuse, it is recommended that Sani be the youngest child in the family though this may be negotiable depending on a family’s experience with children from abuse. Sani has expressed that he would like a family with two heterosexual parents and he would like to have siblings.

Sani likes to play soccer and enjoys building with Legos and also engaging in conversations with adults. He likes to listen to music in English or Portuguese since he has expressed his desire of learning new languages. Sani favorite colors are blue, white, black and orange. He loves to practice soccer, swimming, martial arts such as capoeira and riding his bicycle. He even likes to breakdance as evidence in a video sent with his profile. Sani is good at playing musical instruments. He would like to become a scientist, learn about biology and astronomy and also speak different languages.

Jean-Luc #

Boy, Age: 7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency – homozygote for mutation p.R446 (disorder of pyruvate metabolism and gluconeogenesis). Microcephaly. Epilepsy
Diagnosis: Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency – homozygous for mutation p.R446 (disorder in the metabolism of pyruvic and gluconeogenesis). Microcephaly. Epilepsy.

A male child, born 2460 g., with a congenital genetic metabolic disease (pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency), leading to a disorder in the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates. The child is on a strictly individual ketogenic diet (rich in fat and completely excluding carbohydrates). He is fed with special diet milk – Ketocal.

When conducting electroencephalography, epileptic activity was registered, which is why constant anticonvulsant therapy with Trileptal is being carried out. No epi-seizures have been observed after its initiation.

The child lags behind in physical, neuropsychiatric development and motor skills. He needs follow-up by a pediatric endocrinologist and dietician and a pediatric neurologist.

The boy has pronounced axial muscle hypotonia, hypertonia of the limbs. He sits up independently, but still does not stand up in the crib. He is placed in a walker and permanent rehabilitation is carried out. He is calm, does not isolate himself in the children’s group. He shows discontent when he does not like something, but quickly calms down. The child’s sleep is peaceful.

According to a Psychologist’s last Individual Characteristic from November 2024: “ …Over the past months, progress has been reported in the child’s general and fine motor skills. He stands up on his own on a stationary support and steps to the sides, holding on to the stationary support. The child moves by crawling. He can sit alone without support. He spends his waking hours with the other children in the group and he likes it very much, calm and smiling.

Jean-Luc is smiling, radiant, calm. He stands next to the children and does not isolate himself. There is no joint play yet. He cannot initiate contact with the children by himself. He shows dissatisfaction when he does not like something. He enjoys teasing from a familiar adult. During activities, he is involved, but is not active and shows little interest.

Listed: Jul 2024
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Diagnosis: Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency – homozygous for mutation p.R446 (disorder in the metabolism of pyruvic and gluconeogenesis). Microcephaly. Epilepsy.
A male child, born 2460 g., with a congenital genetic metabolic disease (pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency), leading to a disorder in the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates. The child is on a strictly individual ketogenic diet (rich in fat and completely excluding carbohydrates). He is fed with special diet milk – Ketocal.
When conducting electroencephalography, epileptic activity was registered, which is why constant anticonvulsant therapy with Trileptal is being carried out. No epi-seizures have been observed after its initiation.
The child lags behind in physical, neuropsychiatric development and motor skills. He needs follow-up by a pediatric endocrinologist and dietician and a pediatric neurologist.
The boy has pronounced axial muscle hypotonia, hypertonia of the limbs. He sits up independently, but still does not stand up in the crib. He is placed in a walker and permanent rehabilitation is carried out. He is calm, does not isolate himself in the children’s group. He shows discontent when he does not like something, but quickly calms down. The child’s sleep is peaceful.
According to a Psychologist’s last Individual Characteristic from November 2024: “ …Over the past months, progress has been reported in the child’s general and fine motor skills. He stands up on his own on a stationary support and steps to the sides, holding on to the stationary support. The child moves by crawling. He can sit alone without support. He spends his waking hours with the other children in the group and he likes it very much, calm and smiling.
Jean Luc is smiling, radiant, calm. He stands next to the children and does not isolate himself. There is no joint play yet. He cannot initiate contact with the children by himself. He shows dissatisfaction when he does not like something. He enjoys teasing from a familiar adult. During activities, he is involved, but is not active and shows little interest.

Gene

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Learning Disability, Speech Delay
Listed: Jul 2024
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Gene’s information is from a report in June 2024 — the agency does have older reports as well.  Gene was 7 years old when he entered care due to neglect. He spent most of his days on the streets and there were behavioral issues within his family of origin. His father was in jail and his mother was involved in criminal activities as well as drug usage. While she said she was going to make changes in her life to regain her son’s custody, she did not follow through. Gene is now 12 years old.

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

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

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

Dane

Boy, Age: 15
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Hydrocephalus
Prematurity, post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus, carrier of a short circuit ventricle-peritoneal shunt, cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis, psychomotor retardation, epilepsy, myopia and astigmatism. Frequent respiratory infections.
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Mia

Girl, Age: 8
Country Code: Asia.4
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Global developmental delays, Other Special Needs
Listed: Jul 2024
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Mia is a cheerful and smiley girl. She has been diagnosed with spastic diplegia, severe mental grade intellectual disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with no current medication needed. She is currently taking sleeping and vitamin supplements. Mia has divergent squint, hypertropia and astigmatism. She is recommended to wear glasses but she shows resistance as she does not like anything to be put on her face or head. Nevertheless, her vision seems not to be affected significantly during classes. Mia was assessed to have severe gross motor delay with dystonia but her walking was commented to become more stable.

Mia is currently attending a special school children with severe intellectual disability and multiple disabilities. She has made steady progress in her development and shown an interest in interacting with adults and peers. She is well loved by her school teachers and caregivers and is one of the brightest students in her special school. She enjoys listening  to children’s songs, playing with spinning and musical toys, watching cartoons, playing with the swing during leisure time. Regarding her self-care skills, Mia needs assistance in teeth brushing and washing up and she does not like these tasks. She wears diapers all day long. She receives regular potty training and can urinate on the potty occasionally. She needs assistance in dressing but is able to take off her clothes, shoes and AFOs. She is also learning to put on her shirt when being prompted.  She sits in a chair with a safety belt when her caregiver helps her to take a shower.

Liam

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

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

Esta, Sophie and Luke

Sibling Group
Ages: 13, 7, 6
Country Code: LA-7
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Trauma History
Listed: Jun 2024
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Esta, Sophie and Luke are waiting for a family in Latin America.

Esta is an affectionate child who loves dance, judo, art and making bracelets. She has a strong bond with her siblings and relates well with her caregivers and peers. She is clinically healthy with good physical and motor development.

Sophie shows leadership skills even at her young age when playing with others. She also participates in judo, ballet and other workshops. She also likes to participate in tours to exhibits, the cinema and theater. he also exhibits a strong bond with her siblings and is well-adapted at the institution she lives in.

Luke is an active little boy who loves to play ball. He is bonded with his siblings and interacts well with those at the institution.

The children have experienced trauma in their past and will need to continue to receive counseling to help through the transition to an adoptive family and to continue to work through their past. They are doing well though as they receive services in country. Esta received corrective surgery for a cleft palate and Luke has myopia and strabismus for which he receives care. Aside from her trauma care, Sara has no known needs. All of the children follow the Christian faith.

Ricky

Boy, Age: 5
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Other Special Needs
Listed: May 2024
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Three-year-old Ricky has special needs primarily due to his diagnosis of agenesis of the corpus callosum. While his birth family tried to care for him, he entered into care in November 2022 and was (then) also diagnosed with global neurodevelopmental delay, cryptorchidism, dysmorphic syndrome, and failure to thrive. His current diagnoses are neurodevelopmental delay, dysmorphic syndrome under follow-up, history of intrauterine growth retardation, agenesis of the corpus Callosum and repeated Broncho obstructive Syndrome. The orphanage does report that since coming into care, Ricky has made progress with various types of therapy toward reaching his personal potential.

Ricky’s listing agency also has video available!

Brooklyn and Bailey #

Sibling Group
Ages: 9, 10
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Muscular Dystrophy
Listed: May 2024
$5,006.50
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Brooklyn and Bailey are brothers, they reside in a foster family.

Brooklyn has muscular dystrophy and a speech disorder. He has normal mental development. In 2020 he experienced burns over a large portion of his body and had right-sided bronchopneumonia. Therapy: Operative excisional cleaning of the wounds, sterile dressings; intensive treatment of thermal shock; antibiotic therapy. Brooklyn receives additional support in the form of resource teaching. With him a team of specialist work –speech therapist, psychologist, and resource teacher within the limits of the pre-school. The child is for a second year in a row in the same preschool class, because he was delayed from starting first grade because of medical reasons. He likes artistic activities and playing with his peers. He understands and strongly desires to be adopted, even if he does not talk much, his short dialogs are for his future surrounded by his loved ones.

Bailey is a healthy child with age-appropriate physical and neuropsychological development. He has good communication skills, has leadership qualities which sometimes turn bossy, and has a group of friends. He is curious, social and actively interacts with the people around him of different ages. Bailey has the attitude and the mindset for the adoption process with the needed positivity towards providing good living
conditions, including satisfying of the physiological needs, the needs for security, love and belonging, respect and self-affirmation. He understands and strongly desires to be adopted, he often talks about his future, surrounded by his loved ones. The adoption process is so desired and awaited by Bailey. The child is prepared and
ready to have his family, his adoptive parents.

Zander

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

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

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

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

Brent #

Boy, Age: 8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
moderate mental delay due to premature birth as well as an enlarged ureter on one side
Listed: Apr 2024
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Meet this cute fellow, Brent. Agency in-country staff met him in April of 2024 and made the following report:

Brent lives in a family environment. He eats pureed food and can drink from a cup. He can crawl very fast on his hands and knees although he does not walk without support. He can pull himself to standing when he desires to do so. He is frightened easily by loud sounds. He does not have a specific activity that he enjoys.

There are no manifestations of aggression, but there are manifestations of auto-aggression, most often expressed as hitting his head against the wall, the bed frame, but not with his hands. Brent loves to go outside and he is taken in a wheelchair to do so.

The in-country staff member made the following personal observations:

Brent is cared for at a basic level. Unfortunately, I don’t get the impression that the child is being worked with systematically and purposefully. There is no connection and exchange of information and guidelines between the Day Care Center and the Family-type Accommodation Center for children with disabilities. Brent needs a loving and caring family environment. He needs a family that would be willing to pay attention to him, play with him, and patiently and purposefully help and teach him.

Carl

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Listed: Mar 2024
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Carl was born prematurely in a home environment lacking the basic necessities; he was moved into residential care homes. He has been diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which has impacted his development.

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

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

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

Ivan #

Boy, Age: 9
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Behavior, Deaf / HoH
Hearing loss, scoliosis
Listed: Mar 2024
$90.00
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Someone who met Ivan recently said he is an “extremely active, agile and very cute boy who loves attention as well as cuddles.” Ivan seems very happy and smiles a lot. He is said to have age-appropriate physical development.

Ivan has a moderate mental delay with hearing loss in one ear. He also has scoliosis of the spine. He can walk, run, climb and descend stairs alone. Ivan does not speak however he enjoys watching children’s movies. He prefers to play alone. He can feed himself and drinks from a cup. The staff is working on potty training with him.

The agency has a video of Ivan, from Feb 2024.

Update 8/2024

Ivan was born in 2016 and resides in a family-type accommodation center for children. He is a child of Roma origin. The parents consented to full adoption, due to the
inability to care for him. Diagnoses include moderate mental retardation, behavioral disorder, expressive speech disorder with hearing impairment – unilateral conductive hearing loss in one ear. Normal hearing with the other. Scoliosis. He has normal physical development for his age and is in good health. He walks independently, with an unsteady gait, goes up and down stairs alone, runs. Fine motor skills are poorly developed – knows how to match elements, string figures on a rope with help. He feeds himself, holds a pencil with his whole palm and scribbles on the paper, does not know how to draw, does not know how to color, does not know colors, does not know how to cut with a knife, does not arrange a constructor and a puzzle.

He rarely responds to his name. Positive emotion is expressed through a smile. When he is cheerful, he laughs loudly. He shows stubbornness and impatience but does not show
aggression or auto-aggression. He has no developed speech. He understands what is being said to him, recognizes the tone. Feelings are expressed through whining, crying, laughing. No expression of interest in anything specific is observed. He watches children’s movies. He loves attention from an adult. Does not play with peers. Eye contact is not complete. He likes to be hugged. He likes strollers, tries to play with them, prefers to hold them in his hand. Chase and kick a ball. Loves light up toys. He likes to spend time outdoors. During the academic year 2024-2025, he will be in 1st grade with an independent form of education.

He has a peaceful sleep. He knows how to feed himself; he knows how to drink from a cup, he does not know how to dress and undress himself, put on and take off his shoes by himself, but he must be asked. He does his physiological needs in the toilet or potty after prompting, he does not use a diaper.

George & Miles #

Sibling Group
Ages: 12, 13
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Limb differences
Listed: Mar 2024
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Please meet George & Miles! These brothers must be adopted together, and both are said to want to be adopted together.

George was born in 2013 and is said to have well developed general and fine motor skills. George is emotionally stable and has good social contact with other children in the school. He does need resource help in school. He has friends and shows respect for adults. He has established habits for independence in dressing, eating and sleeping.

Miles was born in 2012. Miles is diagnosed with deformed feet. He also has some contracture of the fingers in both hands. He has congenital syphilis however he has no clinical symptoms and is not contagious. Miles moves independently but walks on his toes. He also has contractures of his upper and lower limbs. He feels pain with prolonged loading of the musculoskeletal system. However he continues to be energetic and happily runs, jumps and plays with other children. Miles shows affection to adults. He is curious and shows interest an interest in everything. He does need resource help in school. He enjoys being involved in outdoor games with other children.

The adoption agency has very recent videos available of the boys.

Vincent #

Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Listed: Mar 2024
$1,325.90
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His diagnoses is Edwards Syndrome including congenital cardiac malformation with large intracardiac defect, cortical blindness, and severe delay in the neuro-psychological development. The August report says the following:

Vincent was extremely calm during the whole visit. He sleeps in a small room, together with three other children with disabilities. He sleeps in a crib. He spends most of his time in his bed, being periodically put in a chaise lounge or in a car basket. He cannot sit upright, either independently, as well as with support. His position in the lounger/car seat is semi-recumbent.

Vincent predominantly uses his right hand and his body is almost constantly turned slightly to the right. He can turn from his back to one side and vice versa, he cannot turn on his stomach. When placed on his stomach, he cannot raise his head. Vincent is basically blind, according to the diagnosis and by a specialist, although the staff has doubts because the child often reacts to light. During my visit, when displaying and attempting to stimulate a reaction with a ball of light, no such reaction was observed.

Vincent showed interest in the new toys and especially in the noisy book which he grabbed with his right hand, held for a while and even waved it with his hand. As the teacher shared, he grabs like a crab, with pincers. The ball turned out to be too big for him to hold in one hand. Although the book was kind of prickly, Vincent did not react in any way, not even by pulling away.

A sharp noise does not startle Vincent, this was also evident from the sharp squealing from the side of the ball. He listens when there is music, and can show a slight liveliness/activity. He does not react to his name. He likes to be paid attention to, to be spoken to gently and to be hugged. He does not mind being touched … even from a stranger. Vincent’s entire care must be provided for by an adult.  He is fed with a tube, being on 5 feedings per day. He doesn’t get angry or protest when changing or bathing. His sleep is peaceful.

From what I saw Vincent would be much better in a family environment. In the “home”,  he mostly spends his time in his bed doing nothing and getting no attention.  Every child deserves attention and love and stimulation. I really hope that this sweet boy will find his forever family soon!

Eddie #

Boy, Age: 3
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Global developmental delays
Listed: Mar 2024
$1,100.85
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Meet Eddie! This sweet little man just turned two years old. He likes to transfer a toy from one hand to the other and will look for a dropped toy. He is able to push buttons on electronic toys, and he reacts positively when adults try to engage him. He is able to roll from side to side and can sit with some assistance. Because of his medical diagnoses, Eddie receives all of his nutrition via a g-tube. He sleeps well and protests at bath time. His diagnoses include Congenital malformation of the digestive system – atresia of the esophagus with tracheoesophageal fistula. Condition following surgical intervention; implanted percutaneous g-tube. Congenital heart malformation – small intraventricular defect. Protein-energy malnutrition. Delayed psychomotor development. He will almost certainly need  more surgeries in the future in order to eat by mouth, and any family considering Eddie should be sure they are prepared to meet his medical needs.

Ariel & Gabe

Sibling Group
Ages: 12, 8
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Skin Condition
Listed: Mar 2024
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Siblings Ariel and Gabe, lived with their mother and older brother until they were placed in residential care over five years ago.

The siblings go to school and enjoy time with their friends. They follow routines for eating sleeping and personal care with minimal support. Their vaccinations are up-to-date and they have routine health checks. Ariel has managed psoriasis with the support of medication and therapies, while also enjoying the gifts of dance, music, and social activities. Gabe has had a minor surgical procedure, that he now manages with medications. He has medications and therapy for behavior support.

Academically, Ariel is in her fourth year and Gabe his second year.
Gabe enjoys watching tv, playing games, painting, and caring for animals. He attends a catechism class and church services. He may have behavior outbursts.

Both children are working through the child preparation plan for adoption.

Anne Marie

Girl, Age: 13
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Listed: Mar 2024
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Anne Marie’s life has been marked by many transitions. Anne Marie lived in a family home previously, and then was placed in care of the government due to neglect. Even when the initial transition towards an adoptive family was unsuccessful, Anne Marie returned familiar surroundings with ease.

Anne Marie has a box of keepsakes that is important to her. Her diet is well-balanced, and she manages a minor visual impairment with glasses.

She is a typical teen in many ways — enjoying TikTok, beach outings, cycling adventures, and shared laughter with peers. Her active engagement in Sunday school further enhances her communal ties.

 

Andy

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Fragile X
Listed: Mar 2024
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Andy was born with Fragile X Syndrome,and his needs were complex from the start. He was placed in residential care as a newborn.

He has been making progress in his current placement. He enjoys going to school and participating in music class. He may need assistance to focus during school.

Phineas

Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Deaf / HoH, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Genetic Condition (non-DS), Hydrocephalus
Polymalformative syndrome, with craniofacial dysmorphia; suspicion of Goldenhar Syndrome; Hydrocephaly; upper airway malformation with tracheostomy since 10/4/2021. Currently with cannula. Epilepsy. Gastrostomy. Sensory-neuro deafness – uses hearing aids.
Listed: Mar 2024
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Phineas was previously listed as Phil — he is a sweet boy who was born with a polymalformative syndrome. His condition comes with needs that set him apart, and he was placed in care early on.

Phineas uses a wheelchair in his daily life. He also spends time in a standing frame. He enjoys smiling at people and laughing. Phineas enjoys sensory experiences with tactile or auditory input. He enjoys listening to a maraca or touching a soft stuffed animal.

Malcolm

Boy, Age: 11
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Autism, Down syndrome
Down syndrome, autism
Listed: Feb 2024
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Malcom is described as a cheerful boy who can give affection exclusively to those whom he has a strong affective bond. He likes to listen to music and swing back and forth on a swing. He also likes to play with his toys. Malcom feels best with repetitive daily routines.

VIDEOS:
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-malcom
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-malcom2
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-malcom3
Password: Adoptmaa

There is a $1,500 agency fee reduction for Malcom’s adoption. Additional agency fee reductions may be available for Malcom’s adoption based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Vance #

Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus
Communicating internal hydrocephalus, implantation of ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Spastic cerebral palsy. Localized epilepsy. Atrophy of the optic nerve. Plagiocephaly. Delayed neuropsychological development.
Listed: Feb 2024
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Meet Vance! This three-year-old boy needs a family who has easy access to the many specialists he will need to thrive, as, in addition to regular medical assessments, he will benefit from ongoing physical and occupational therapies. Vance is able to roll from back to front. He reacts to sounds, and is able to be calmed by familiar adults when he is upset. He can be coaxed to give a smile, and while he does not purposefully play with toys, he does have a favorite teddy bear. He is able to eat from a spoon, though this picky eater cannot feed himself. 

Vance was also previously listed as Vinnie.

Philip

Boy, Age: 11
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Listed: Feb 2024
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Philip is a charming and inquisitive young boy with a tender heart and a keen interest in the world around him. Although language poses a challenge for him, with difficulties in speech and vocabulary, he is able to understand simple directions and express himself with basic sentences. His abilities in non-verbal communication are a strength, helping to support and enhance his spoken words. While written language and abstract concepts such as time and money are challenging for him, his non-verbal skills greatly aid his interactions.

Despite facing motor skill limitations typical of his condition, which affect balance and coordination, Philip is remarkably independent in day-to-day activities. He can manage personal care routines such as eating and hygiene with minimal supervision and dresses without assistance, though may require guidance in selecting suitable clothing based on weather conditions. Philip sleeps well and follows a regular routine but benefits from support in other daily tasks.

Among Philip’s favorite activities, he relishes the simple pleasures of walking, drawing, and engaging with the world of letters and words in his own unique way—he enjoys “writing.” Although the marks he makes may not form recognizable words, he delights in having adults “read” his creations. He has a passion for football and admires players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

His social interactions are an area where Philip truly shines. He is strong in building relationships with those around him—proactive and animated with peers, demonstrating a particular fondness for younger children. When it comes to adults, Philip is affectionate and seeks connection and warmth, establishing bonds with preferred caregivers and understanding the importance of rules and boundaries.

Philip is ready to embrace a loving family who will understand and respond to his emotional needs. His new family should be prepared to provide the unique care required in cases of Trisomy 21, which includes attention to his medical needs like heart conditions and vision care, as well as understanding his background and history. This family will receive in Philip a child who offers boundless warmth and the potential for rewarding growth and connection.

Lauren

Girl, Age: 13
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays
Global Developmental Delay with Mild Intellectual Disability, as well as Mild Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Listed: Feb 2024
$36.00
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Lauren shines with a warmth that is immediately felt by everyone she meets. Her sweet and easy-going nature makes her quick to bond with both children and adults alike. An inquisitive soul, Lauren’s curious mind draws her to be a helping hand around the home, eagerly participating in day-to-day activities and showcasing a commendable level of independence in her daily routines.

Gifted with considerable communication abilities, Lauren also brings a touch of uniqueness through her passion for dance, expressing herself with joy and confidence in every hip-hop move. This lively interest in the arts highlights her outgoing and engaging personality, which endears her to both peers and adults.

While Lauren delights in being the center of attention and thrives in communal settings, like many children, she’s learning to channel her exuberant impulsivity into positive interactions. Her journey has been one of beautiful transformation. Through consistent support and exposure to stable role models, Lauren has made impressive strides in mastering self-regulation, although the support offered by her environment has its limitations.

The diligent teamwork of dedicated caregivers underlines the progress Lauren has made and underscores the need for continuity in nurturing her personal growth. Particularly crucial is the ongoing dialogue helping Lauren reconcile her emotions regarding her biological family background and shape her aspirations for the future.

Lauren dreams of being part of a forever family—a family eager to provide her with the love, stability, and support she deserves. A family that can offer her a unique place in their hearts and home, affirming her worth and fostering her continued growth, emotionally, socially, and academically.

Ames

Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Other Special Needs
Developmental challenges such as intellectual limitations, learning difficulties, linguistic delays, and special behaviors; maternal mental health issues
Listed: Feb 2024
$25.00
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Ames is a joyful youngster who displays notable independence for his age, showing advancement in managing personal responsibilities in spite of his cognitive development in areas such as language mastery, social dynamics, and self-regulation. Ames is progressing, revealing a promising trajectory.

His interests are as varied as they are engaging, ranging from the energetic spinning of beyblades to the strategic play of table football, and the creative assembly of Legos. A fondness for stories also defines him—he delights in listening, reading, and sharing tales with others.

Understanding and following rules come naturally to Ames when they are communicated clearly and applied consistently. He flourishes under positive reinforcement and thrives on routine, which helps him navigate his day with confidence. When faced with choices, he benefits from being offered two options to help enhance his decision-making skills.

Adaptable and responsive, Ames shows a commendable capacity for assessing situations; however, he does rely on adult guidance to navigate safely through his environment. Previously having not experienced a traditional family setting, he formed emotional attachments with his caregivers. Ames longs for what many take for granted—a loving family to call his own.

At his current developmental stage, it’s essential to tailor Ames’s transition towards adoption, ensuring the introduction to a potential family is mindful and gradual. Psychotherapeutic support has been assisting Ames in processing his hopes and feelings about family life, laying groundwork for his future relationships.

Stefi #

Boy, Age: 11
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Global developmental delays
Listed: Feb 2024
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Diagnosis: Spastic cerebral palsy; moderate mental delays; Congenital deformities of the foot.

Stefi uses a wheelchair for mobility. He can propel the wheelchair by himself. He tries to talk by making vocalizations to approximate words. He responds positively to attention and seeks out interactions with staff and the other children in his home. He enjoys playing with stuffed animals. He will push other children if they are playing with a toy he wants. He is completely dependent on an adult for all care tasks (feeding, toileting, dressing, etc).

Jolene #

Girl, Age: 16
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays
Delays in all aspects of development
Listed: Feb 2024
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Jolene has lived with a foster family since 2014. She is very attached to them.

Her fine motor skills are delayed. She has difficulty with writing, cutting and grasping objects. She speaks using single words and short phrases. She mispronounces sounds. She has difficulty making choices and decisions and relies on her foster parents for assistance with tasks. She has difficulty with social boundaries and often tries to hug strangers. She shows interest in other children and observes them, but has difficulty with following instructions or following rules with interacting with other children. She requires assistance with dressing. She can feed herself, but has to be monitored to ensure she doesn’t overeat. She is eager to help with household tasks, but struggles to complete them independently. She assists with cleaning the table, sweeping, and similar tasks.

Sven #

Boy, Age: 7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Diagnosis: Muscular hypotension. Cerebellar hypoplasia. congenital heart failure  – benign venous anomaly
Listed: Feb 2024
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Sven walks independently with a slow gait. His fine motor skills are developed. He plays with toys, but not with their intended purpose. He does not initiate contact with other children and does not participate in cooperative play. He responds positively to familiar adults. He does not have any verbal communication and does not follow verbal directions. He is currently fed with a bottle. He cannot chew and will not accept the staff’s efforts to teach him to eat with a spoon. He requires full assistance for all care tasks.

Bowen #

Boy, Age: 7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Congenital CMV infection. Central coordination disorder
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Bowens’s muscles are very tight. When placed in a sitting position, he can sit “rigid”, with his legs outstretched in front of him. When he moves, he can not control his body (bend at the waist, catch himself, etc) and falls over. His movements are uncontrolled. The amount of vision he has is unknown. He does not follow light with his eyes.
Bowen lags behind in all aspects of his development. He makes sounds, but does not have any functional communication. He does not appear to understand what is said to him. He does respond positively to touch at times. His report indicates that he has difficulty accepting any type of change in his environment.

Mimi and Micky

Sibling Group
Ages: 11, 16
Country Code: E-11
Region: Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Listed: Feb 2024
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Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
Have you considered adopting siblings?!

Meet Mimi & Micky! They are a delightful duo. Mimi, July 2009, our shining star who reminds us that a little shyness only adds to the charm! She is reported to be clinically healthy.

Her shy sparkle quickly turns to a dazzling ray in the comfort of good company. She’s the heart of our group, spreading joy and giggles with a sense of humor that’s as infectious as her enthusiasm. She has a heart of gold. Her warmth extends to the young ones she cherishes. She’s a caring older sister, always ready to wrap them in a hug or share a playful story.

Ever the social butterfly, she forms deep connections that last, crafting a tapestry of friendships wherever life takes her. It’s no surprise that in every circle, she’s that missing puzzle piece you didn’t know you needed until she arrived.

Meet her younger brother Micky, March, 2014 – a beacon of joy, with a smile just waiting to light up your life! This handsome young man might seem a tad shy at first, but give him a moment, and his true colors shine through, painting laughter and happiness wherever he goes.

Micky thrives in the company of peers, his imagination a treasure trove of fun and games. His spirit of camaraderie embodies a priceless joy that only a loving family can multiply. With football under his belt and his zest for cycling and digital adventures, Micky’s the perfect companion for active days and cozy family nights.

Izaiah #

Boy, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI, Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus
CCFDN syndrome, which includes: congenital bilateral cataracts, facial dimorphism, psychomotor developmental delay, decreased muscle tone and peripheral neuropathy, internal hydrocephalus which does not require neurosurgical treatment at this stage.
Listed: Jan 2024
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Izaiah is now living in a foster family and is receiving physical therapy at a rehabilitation center three days a week. The foster family reports that they are seeing major improvements in his motor skills now that he is receiving support and intervention services. His foster mother reports that he can pull himself up to a standing position using support (example: laying down in the crib and pulls to stand by holding on to the side of the crib). His physical therapist stated that he is making “visible progress” and should soon be independently walking. Izaiah has had surgeries for cataracts in both eyes (2 on the right and one on the left). It is believed he has limited vision from his left eye. He has a diagnosis of internal hydrocephalus, however, his foster mother reports that he was recently seen again by neurology and the diagnosis was dropped. Izaiah understands what is said to him. He smiles and makes eye contact. He says a few single words and also uses gestures and facial expressions to communicate. When asked how old he is he shows two fingers. He is beginning to indicate when he needs to use the restroom, but is still wearing diaper. He holds items in his hands and explores them. He plays with toys and participates in games. He shows an interest in other children.

Marco

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Listed: Dec 2023
Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Marco has a beautiful smile that lights up his face. Marco was born with cerebral palsy. He is trying so hard to walk. Be sure to watch his videos to see him moving. Marco loves to look at books. The listing agency has more information about Marco and his special needs!

VIDEOS:
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-marco1
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-marco2
Password: Adoptmaa

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

Maci, Marcel, and Milan

Sibling Group
Ages: 16, 13, 11
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Trauma History
Maci: Physical abuse, sexual harassment, and negligence by bio family; Mild depressive episode

Marcel: Physical abuse and negligence by bio family

Milan: None listed

Listed: Dec 2023
**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
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Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers, Siblings
Maci, Milan, and Marcel are a beautiful sibling group waiting for a loving forever family of their own! These siblings participated in a summer 2023 hosting program and still wait. The in-country team still talks to their host family regularly and knows these kids VERY well!

Additional information & pictures available from the listing agency.

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

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

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

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

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

Dallas

Boy, Age: 13
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Mild cognitive delay- learning delays
Listed: Dec 2023
**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
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Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
We are so happy to have permission to share Dallas’s pictures!  There are also several videos of him available with the agency, as well!

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

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

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

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

Silas #

Boy, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Pfeiffer’s syndrome (suspected); internal hydrocephalus
Listed: Dec 2023
$100.00
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Silas has had genetic testing to rule out various genetic conditions. It is believed he has Pfeiffer’s syndrome. More extensive genetic testing that is not currently available in his location is needed to confirm the genetic diagnosis.

He walks independently, runs, climbs and descends stairs with support. He is interested in toys and will reach for them and play with them. His attention span with completing tasks continues to increase. He imitates syllables and words. He follows verbal directions and participates in games with peers. He is familiar with his environment and daily routine and interested in everything happening around him.

Vernon #

Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays, Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida
Spina bifida; hydrocephalus- shunt; delays in all aspects of development
Listed: Dec 2023
$1,018.00
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Vernon crawls using his upper body. He plays with toys and interacts with familiar adults. He responds to his name by turning toward the person calling him.

 

Update 10/24

He has several special needs including congenital internal hydrocephalus and spina bifida aperta (thoraco-lumbar). Vernon is undergoing daily rehabilitation. His condition is monitored by a pediatric neurologist, a neurosurgeon and a pediatrician.

Vernon can turn independently from his back to his stomach and vice versa. He has good head control. He can purposefully grab a toy and hold it.  He enjoys personal attention from an adult, laughs loudly at teasing and reacts with displeasure when left unattended. He is mostly calm. No aggressive behavior was recorded. When he is called by name, he turns toward the direction of the sound.  He reacts to a noise stimulus. He speaks syllables and long sound combinations.

Liam #

Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Arthrogryposis
congenital multiplex arthrogryposis
Listed: Oct 2023
$948.50
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Liam works with a physical therapist every day. The PT also acts as a primary caregiver most days and is the adult that Liam is the most familiar with in the orphanage. Liam has recently gained head control and can now lift and hold up his head when on his stomach. He reaches for toys and other desired objects. He attends to toys and electronics (will focus on a video on a phone). He rolls to try to get to toys on a mat. He is very attentive to his environment. He drinks from a bottle and eats pureed foods from a spoon. He prefers fruit puree and other sweeter flavored foods. A team member who visited him said, “He is a lovable little guy who shows lots of potential and ability for emotional attachment.”

Rosita

Girl, Age: 7
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder
Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy-delayed motor skills; Cognitive delay; Language delay; Psychomotor delays; Neurodevelopmental disorder; Hearing loss on the right side; Umbilical hernia; Urinary incontinence
Listed: Oct 2023
$1,025.00
has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!

Your gift will serve ALL of the children, as 10% of each Waiting Child Donation is shared with our Voice of Hope fund, as well!
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Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Rosita is a sweet young girl waiting for a family of her own. We hope Rosita’s forever family sees her while she’s still so young! Contact the agency to learn more about Rosita and her listed medical needs!

VIDEOS:

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rosita
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rosita1
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rosita02
Password: Adoptmaa

Agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Channing

Boy, Age: 14
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, Trauma History
History of abuse; ADHD; History of oppositional defiant disorder
Listed: Oct 2023
**** I am eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount!
To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Channing is a talented boy, born in December of 2011, with many interests. He likes to play with Legos, create Origami, and play soccer. He is a waiting child hoping for the love and stability of a family of his own. Contact the agency to learn more about Channing and his listed needs!

NEWER VIDEOS:

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

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

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

Alfie

Boy, Age: 7
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Other Special Needs
Secondary ventilatory failure: bacterial pulmonary co-infection-bronchopneumonia, severe persistent broncho obstructive syndrome exacerbated secondary to: aspirative neuropathy (gastroesophageal reflux disease and swallowing disorder) sequelae of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, sequelae of bronchiolitis, small ductus arteriosus without hemodynamic repercussion, mild pulmonary hypertension, symptomatic focal epilepsy, global developmental delay with hearing loss
Listed: Oct 2023
$567.50
has been donated towards the cost of my adoption!

Your gift will serve ALL of the children, as 10% of each Waiting Child Donation is shared with our Voice of Hope fund, as well!
Inquire About This Child
Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Alfie is a young boy boy who shows interest in sounds and stimulation with mechanical objects. He is responsive and turns and looks towards the person who is talking to him. He engages in vocal exchanges emitting cooing. He responds with a smile when his name is called. He acquires strength through painting workshops for motor stimulation. Contact the agency to learn more about Alfie and his medical needs!

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-alfie
Password: Adoptmaa

Agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Irio and Hamilton

Sibling Group
Ages: 16, 15
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Older Child
Listed: Sep 2023
**** I am eligible for a $500 Older Child Grant ****
Grant funds depend on available funding; the link above, shows the current available amount. To inquire about this child, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
There is a grant of 7800 euros toward foreign fees (with the agency) and this specific adoption agency will assist with applying for more.

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

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

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