Axel #

Boy, Age: 12

Primary Diagnosis: Autism

Autism, mental delays

Listed: Sep 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Axel has been assessed to have atypical autism against the background of a mild degree initial mental disability. Satisfactory general state of health. Ali understands and follows simple instructions. He imitates speech. He communicates non-verbally by pointing at things. He enjoys in his own way activities such as making things from playdough or clay. He does not get involved in the play and activities of the children in the group. Ali seeks contact with adults and peers in his own way by slapping or by caressing their heads. His play doesn’t match his age. Ali shows no interest in toys or blocks. He prefers to look at pictures and to watch educational videogames with animals. He prefers to do something alone. He likes being alone and does not seek attention. In the 2021/2022 school year Axel studied in the first grade at the elementary school in the town. He has a resource teacher as additional support. He studies under an individual plan for his education. His self-service skills are partially formed. He can eat on his own and prefers to eat with his hands. He needs support and care.

Bless #

Girl, Age: 6

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays

Listed: Aug 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Bless was born in June 2019. She resides in a Home for Medical and Social Care.
Bless was born from a pathological pregnancy, 3rd degree premature, experienced fetal asphyxia and congenital measles infection with subsequent spasticity of the 4 limbs, oral automatisms, severe retardation in neuro-psychic development, blindness as a result of retinopathy of prematurity.

She does not respond to sound signals. She does not blink. She often suffers from respiratory diseases. Bless turns from her back to her stomach and vice versa but prefers to remain in a supine position. From a supine position, she pushes herself up with her legs and shoulders and moves into space. She obliges herself in a passive sitting position in a walker. She has control over her head. She steps on her toes, but there is no support for her legs. The child holds a toy placed by the adult in her hand, puts it in her mouth, but for a short time. Undeveloped impressive and expressive vocabulary. Increased sound sensitivity. Spontaneously utters vocals and guttural sounds. She does not pay attention to her surroundings. The child is fed by an adult. She falls asleep on her own. She is completely dependent on the adult.

Archibald #

Boy, Age: 7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

Listed: Aug 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Diagnoses include severe prematurity, including damage to the central nervous system –
hydrocephalus; a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was implanted. There is a lag in physical and
neuropsychological development.

Archibald cannot walk independently. He moves by pushing when placed in a walker. Stands up on his own and stands on his feet when in his crib. He can get out of bed by himself. He can go around the whole game room. He can sit for about 15-20 minutes. In terms of fine motor skills, he can pick up a toy himself if it is nearby; he plays for a long time and prefers to manipulate with his left hand. If the toy is at a distance, he tries to reach it. He likes musical toys. He recognizes adults. He has a good emotional tone, he enjoys contact with adults he knows; he loves when they praise him. He gets angry if his toy is taken away and tries to keep it in his possession. Archibald cannot speak but he makes long sounds. In interpersonal relationships he shows preferences for certain adults and initiates contact with them. He plays with toys. The child doesn’t have independent household hygiene habits. He is calm when changing and bathing, as well as in his sleep. Archibald does not take an afternoon nap, he eats everything. He is very stubborn and when he decides that he wants to pick up an object, no matter how heavy and large, he does his best. He still uses a diaper, potty several times a day. His sleep at night is
peaceful. He has daily kinesitherapy and sessions with a teacher. He is followed by a
neurosurgeon.

Kris

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect: ASD

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Sage

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome, Congenital heart defect: full atrioventricular conduction, (post-op); premature newborn child

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Narek

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome, Type II respiratory failure, CNS injury, mature newborn child, Intrauterine pneumonia

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Quinn

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Intrauterine infection, pneumonia, premature newborn child of 35-36 weeks of gestation, respiratory disorders; CHD: PFO

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Kacee

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome; premature child at 30 weeks; Syndrome of respiratory disorders, Hypoxic CNS injury, Depression Syndrome, Anemia of prematurity, Retinopathy of prematurity,

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Kohar

Girl, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Premature newborn child of 36 weeks; Congenital heart defect – VSD, PFO, Tricuspid valve regurgitation

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Sam

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Hypoxic-ischemic injury of the central nervous system, Muscular distal syndrome, Congenital hypothyroidism, Congenital heart defect: PFO, additional trabecula in the left ventricle.

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Rylee

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Perinatal growth delays, right side cryptorchidism. Congenital hypothyroidism; concurrent conditions: Microcephaly, developmental delays

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Tigran

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect, PFO

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Ari

Boy, Age: 8

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Sep 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Dalita

Girl, Age: 6

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect: VSD, PFO, Pulmonary artery stenosis; discoid dermatitis

Listed: May 2023

*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through 2025, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Blake

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Apr 2023

*** I am eligible for a $2,000 Grant! ***
This grant is offered by Reece’s Rainbow, for children in this specific country. Grant funds are dependent on available funding. For more information, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Jesse

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Apr 2023

*** I am eligible for a $2,000 Grant! ***
This grant is offered by Reece’s Rainbow, for children in this specific country. Grant funds are dependent on available funding. For more information, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Cameron

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome, Respiratory disorders

Listed: Apr 2023

*** I am eligible for a $2,000 Grant! ***
This grant is offered by Reece’s Rainbow, for children in this specific country. Grant funds are dependent on available funding. For more information, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Kerry

Girl, Age: 3

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Down syndrome

Down syndrome; Congenital heart defect (ASD, PDA)

Listed: Apr 2023

*** I am eligible for a $2,000 Grant! ***
This grant is offered by Reece’s Rainbow, for children in this specific country. Grant funds are dependent on available funding. For more information, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Frankie

Boy, Age: 4

Country Code: EE-4

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Down syndrome

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

Listed: Apr 2023

*** I am eligible for a $2,000 Grant! ***
This grant is offered by Reece’s Rainbow, for children in this specific country. Grant funds are dependent on available funding. For more information, email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

This country only provides limited information upfront on waiting children.

Eric

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: Africa-2: Please do not download or share these pictures

Region: Africa

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Sicke Cell Anemia

Listed: Feb 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Eric was previously listed as Freeman. His social worker reports that he has good behavior and plays well with other children. He attends preschool and does not currently have any developmental concerns.

Photos are available through the agency for qualified families.

Polly #

Girl, Age: 9

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Autism

Listed: Feb 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Polly has been given a diagnosis of childhood Autism and is on several medications. She is now in a day program for children with disabilities and is receiving therapy services. As a result, she’s made progress in all aspects of her development. Polly speaks using simple words and small sentences. She understands everything said to her and can follow 2 and 3-step directions. She is able to express her wants and needs either through words or gestures. She asks questions. She learns new tasks best when a combination of verbal directions and visual demonstrations are used. She prefers playing alone and can play or work on a task for 10-15 minutes at a time uninterrupted. She plays appropriately with toys that interest her: coloring, building with blocks, kitchen/household toys (play kitchen, etc). She feeds herself with a spoon and drinks from an open cup. She’s toilet trained during the day, but still has some accidents when sleeping.

Update 2024: Polly now displays some self injurious behaviors. They have seen improvements with the addition of multiple medications, but her behaviors can decline as the meds begin to wear off each day and before an additional dose can be given.

Jordan

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH

Cerebral palsy; developmental delays; malnutrition; bone growth disorder; hearing loss

Listed: Jan 2023

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Jordan is an affectionate little guy with a beautiful smile and bright eyes. He loves attention. Jordan also likes to spend time in his walker and being massaged.

Contact the adoption agency to learn more about Jordan and his special needs! We sure hope someone brings this cutie pie home while he’s still so little!

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Thomas #

Boy, Age: 13

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect

Infantile Cerebral Palsy; Functional heart murmur; Hemangioma on the right chest ; cognitive delays

Listed: Nov 2017

**** 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 Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Thomas lived in an orphanage for the first 4 years of his life. He was then moved to a group home with 10 other children with disabilities, where he lived for another 4 years. He made developmental progress while in the group home, but was still not receiving the 1:1 care and attention that he needed. He was moved into foster care at age 8 and has made significant gains in all aspects of his development since then.

Thomas can communicate verbally with words and short phrases. He also uses gestures and pointing to objects, in order to communicate his wants and needs to his foster family.
He is a sociable child who enjoys the company of other children, particularly his friends with whom he loves to play. He is so full of energy, enjoying running, climbing, and riding his bike (which is fitted with stabilizers). He particularly likes to kick a ball around in the garden with his friend and play with balloons. On outings to the park and the zoo, he takes great interest in everything he sees but loves most of all anything with wheels.

His motor skills have improved recently and he is able to do more complex activities without being told how. For example, when his jacket sleeves are inside out he turns them the right way round before dressing himself. He takes great interest in many different kinds of toys. He loves the rides in the school bus every day. He is in a small class group. He is independent with self-help skills such as dressing, undressing, toileting, eating and drinking.

Enrique

Boy, Age: 15

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: ADHD, HIV or Hep

HIV+ Behavior concerns; ADHD

Listed: Dec 2022

**** 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

Enrique is an active young boy. He enjoys school and earns good grades. Math and art are Enrique’s favorite subjects. He also likes to draw. He loves to eat soup, especially seafood soups. Enrique’s favorite colors are orange and blue. Adoption agency staff met Enrique in October of 2022! Contact the agency to learn more about Enrique and his listed needs.

There is a $2,000 agency fee reduction for Enrique’s adoption via a specific agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Andy

Boy, Age: 14

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Endocrine disorder

Denys-Drash syndrome

Listed: Dec 2022

**** 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

Agency staff met Andy in October of 2022. Contact the agency to learn more about Andy and his listed medical needs!

There is a $2000 agency fee reduction for Andy’s adoption with a specific adoption agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Jack

Boy, Age: 13

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH

Cerebral palsy; Hearing impairment; Developmental delays

Listed: Dec 2022

**** 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

Jack is a smiley boy who enjoys hot cocoa. Agency staff met sweet Jack in October of 2022. Contact the agency to learn more about Jack and his listed medical needs!

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Jack’s adoption with a specific adoption agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Jay

Boy, Age: 12

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Lennox syndrome, epilepsy, cognitive delays, and developmental delays

Listed: Dec 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Agency staff met Jay in October of 2022. They said they love his smile! Contact the agency to learn more about Jay and his listed medical needs!

There is a $500 agency fee reduction for Jay’s adoption with a specific adoption agency; additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Monte

Boy, Age: 9

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Microcephaly

Listed: Nov 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Monte has a bright and warm smile. He is described as a social young boy who likes to play with his friends. He also gets along well with adults and is very affectionate with his caretakers. Sometimes he is timid, but he warms up quickly. Monte loves to build things. He follows instructions well and enjoys spending time with his foster family. Contact the agency to learn more about Monte and his special needs!

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-monte
Password: Adoptmaa

Ashton

Boy, Age: 7

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus and Developmental delays

Listed: Nov 2022

2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Ashton is an adorable little boy who is described as a social child who loves to be around others who give him affection. He shares with the people around him. He loves to hear music and pleasant sounds. He likes painting and watching animated shows. Contact the agency to learn more about Ashton and his special needs!

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Cale

Boy, Age: 5

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Global developmental delays

Global developmental delay; Severe perinatal asphyxia, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, epileptic events under management and controlled, modulated and overcome cardiogenic shock, secondary ventilatory failure, suspected early sepsis, late sepsis due to treated Klebsiella pneumoniae, resolved hypocalcemia, resolved hyponatremia, hyperphosphatemia, child of a consuming mother of psychoactive substances and high neurological and psychosocial risk.

Listed: Nov 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Cale loves to be cuddled and held. Cale likes to listen to music and feel different textures. Agency staff met Cale in October of 2022. Contact them to learn more about Cale and his listed medical needs!

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-cale
Password: Adoptmaa

Angelo

Boy, Age: 8

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

osteogenesis imperfecta and a unspecified conduct disorder

Listed: Oct 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Update from June 2025: Over the past 3 months, Angelo has made great progress walking. He is doing better and is more confident in himself! He has also come a long way with his communication, making himself understood through signing. He is precious and tender and will continue to blossom!

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So excited we have permission to share Angelo’s pictures!

Angelo likes playing with bubbles and painting with tempera. He enjoys crafts and exploring the different materials and textures. Angelo also likes building towers and playing in water. He is described as social and showing great interest in everything that happens around him. He is a great observer.

Angelo is able to kick a ball forward with help, throw a ball over his shoulder and catch a ball with rebound most of the time. He is able to pedal a tricycle and climb the stairs with help. He is able to undress. His motor coordination is good, which makes it easier for him to string objects. Angelo has a good understanding of orders and knows and recognizes language. Contact the agency to learn more about Angelo and his medical needs!

NEW VIDEO:
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NEW VIDEOS: 10/2024

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Finn

Boy, Age: 9

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy

cognitive delays, cerebral palsy

Listed: Oct 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Finn is a beautiful boy who will need a special family to care for his medical needs. Agency staff met Finn in July of 2022; they can provide more info on Finn and his medical needs!

VIDEO:
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-finn1
Password: Adoptmaa

Now that Finn is 8, he has a $500 agency fee reduction for his adoption; Additional agency fee reductions may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances!

Rowan

Boy, Age: 10

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

developmental delays and epilepsy

Listed: Oct 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Rowan is smiley, and loves to clap and listen to what is going on around him. Agency staff met Rowan in July of 2022! Contact them to learn more about Rowan and his medical needs!

VIDEO:
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-rowan01
Password: Adoptmaa

Elon #

Boy, Age: 10

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Arthrogryposis

Arthrogryposis, delays in development

Listed: Oct 2022

25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Elon walks independently. He feeds himself and cleans up after his meals. He does not talk at this time, but understands what is said to him and follows simple instructions. He responds to his name. He interacts appropriately with adults and with other children. He attends to tasks and works well 1:1 and in a small group.

Brock

Boy, Age: 11

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Hydrocephalus

Listed: Oct 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Brock is a very social boy, who likes to kick a ball. Brock has continued to develop and grow. Agency staff met Brock in July of 2022! We hope his forever family will see him soon! The agency has additional information available for inquiring families.

VIDEO:
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-brock
Password: Adoptmaa

Jeremy

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Congenital Heart Defect, Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Development delay, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, & gastrostomy

Listed: Oct 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Jeremy was met by agency staff in July of 2022. He has a beautiful smile that lights up the room. Jeremy is affectionate with his foster mother and loves to listen to her sing. He really enjoys music! Jeremy will need a family who can provide dedicated care and one who can continue to help him develop and grow. We can’t wait to see who his family will be.

The agency has additional medical information and videos available.

Damian

Boy, Age: 14

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Sep 2022

*** I am eligible for a $15,000 Older Child Grant! For more information or to inquire about this child, please email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Damian has Down syndrome, and is an affectionate and loving young boy. He feels close to his caretakers and loves sharing with them. He loves to give hugs.

There is a $1,500 agency fee reduction for Damian’s adoption with a specific adoption agency.

Raydor #

Boy, Age: 12

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs

Possible Autism, Premature

Listed: Sep 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Raydor was previously listed on Reece’s Rainbow as Randy.

Raydor’s birth mother was addicted to Heroin and took Methadone during pregnancy. Raydor was born premature and spent the first 5 months of his life in the hospital. Raydor knows his alphabet, numbers and colors in both his native language and English. He can do simple addition problems (single digit plus single digit and single digit plus double digit). He speaks in 2 word sentences and memorizes poems. He loves to build houses and other things with Legos and will stay focused on this task for long periods of time. He plays independently and with other children. He enjoys music and often tries to imitate melodies. Raydor has some behaviors that are commonly seen in children on the Autism spectrum. He has not had any type of formal evaluation for Autism.

Matias

Boy, Age: 13

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Aug 2022

*** I am eligible for a $15,000 Older Child Grant! For more information or to inquire about this child, please email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Agency staff met Matias in July of 2022. He is an active boy who like to play soccer. He loves to run and jump. Matias also loves to dance.

There is also a $3,000 agency grant for Matias’s adoption with a specific adoption agency.

Salvador

Boy, Age: 6

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI

Norrie’s disease; neurodevelopmental delays; blind

Listed: Jul 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Sizable Grants $2,500+

Agency staff met sweet Salvador in July of 2022. Salvador receives physical, occupational, and language therapy weekly. He is doing well with advances in development. He walks, jumps, and climbs the stands. He combines words, counts numbers from 1 to 20, and says about 25 words. Salvador can feed himself with help. Contact the adoption agency to learn more about this sweet boy!

VIDEOS:

https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-salvador1
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-salvador2
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-salvador3
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-salvador4
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-salvador5
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-salvador6
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Password: Adoptmaa

Edmundo

Boy, Age: 14

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome

Listed: Jul 2022

*** I am eligible for a $15,000 Older Child Grant! For more information or to inquire about this child, please email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Edmundo, born in June of 2011 with Down syndrome, is an active boy who is waiting for a loving family of his own. The agency has a video to see him in action.

There is a $3,000 agency fee reduction for Edmundo’s adoption via a specific adoption agency.

Owen #

Boy, Age: 9

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder

Cognitive delays; epilepsy; Carrier of the thalassemia trait. Astigmatism. Hypermetropia. Cryptorchidism.

Listed: Jun 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Owen has established self-care skills: He can dress/undress himself, feed himself and is toilet trained. He talks in sentences using 3 or more words. His gross motor skills are well-developed. He can walk, run, go up and down stairs and climb. He participates in conversations, understands everything said to him, and answers questions. He has issues with articulation. He attends a day program where he is receiving academic instruction and therapies. He is interested in everything happening around him. He enjoys Montessori toys. He can string beads, nest items, sort by color, and manipulate items of different sizes. His memory skills are developed. He can recall and reproduce information.

Augustus #

Boy, Age: 7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Hydrocephalus

Internal hydrocephalus: state after implantation of a VP-shunt; epilepsy; spastic quadriparesis; cortical blindness; delay in the neuro-psychic development

Listed: May 2022

2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Sizable Grants $2,500+

Augustus was born full term, and was found that he has internal hydrocephalus; at the age of 4 months a liquid drainage valve system was implanted. The child lies in bed; he has spasticity in his limbs and his active and passive movements are limited. He depends completely on the care provided by adults. He receives kinesiotherapy. The child is subject to observation by a neurologist and by a neuro-surgeon.

The child’s lower and upper limbs are highly spastic and are with diffuse muscle hypotonia. His fine motor skills are not developed. He does not grasp a toy given to him. Atanas holds his hands bent in fists. He is seriously delayed in his psychomotor development. The boy reacts to tactile stimulation by adults. When teased, he does not smile. He is unable to interact with the other children. Atanas depends completely on the care provided by adults. He is fed by a bottle. From time to time he cries when given a shower. He sleeps well.

Lena

Girl, Age: 11

Country Code: LA-2

Region: Latin America

Primary Diagnosis: Epilepsy/ seizure disorder, Turner Syndrome

Listed: Apr 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Lena has a diagnosis of Turner Syndrome with associated delays and epilepsy.

Bodie # (Barron)

Boy, Age: 8

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Endocrine disorder, Global developmental delays

Listed: Apr 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Bodie has a diagnosis of moderately impaired general condition which requires constant adult attention and supervision. He was born prematurely. He has congenital hydronephrosis grade 3 of both kidneys with congenital mega-ureters and is underdeveloped in his neurological and mental development. He does not make eye contact and does not have developed speech — although he does not use words, he hums and shouts to express himself. He is interested in toys but without creative play. He began sitting independently at 2 years 9 months. He stands but cannot walk independently, and uses diapers day and night due to kidney condition, and requires constant adult supervision for his daily needs. Additional photos and a brief video are available upon request.

Bodie responds to his name with a smile, to sounds and noise. He keeps an eye on the movement of people and objects in the room. He is described as a calm and pleasant child. He is well attached to his caregivers and responds well to them. When given attention, he reacts positively and with a smile. Most of the time, the child is energetic and physically active. It is difficult for him to stay in one place, constantly moving and exploring.

The child expresses his joy by erratically clapping his hands and by making noises. When held by the hand he makes several steps. (was previously also listed as Barron).

Ethan Adrian #

Boy, Age: 10

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH, Hydrocephalus

Bilateral neuro-sensory hearing loss; hydrocephalus (controlled without a shunt); developmental delays; reflux; premature; Cerebral palsy, spastic form – moderate degree. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia /BPD/. Delayed physical and psychomotor development.

Listed: Mar 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

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

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

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

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

Wayne #

Boy, Age: 8

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder, Speech Delay

Repaired cleft lip and palate; mild cognitive delays; speech delays

Listed: Feb 2022

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Update on development: He enjoys engaging with others in play and initiates communicating. His vocabulary has greatly improved. He continues to learn new words. He understands instructions and has good active concentration for about 20 minutes. During walks in the park, he enjoys explaining to others what he sees. If he is unable to articulate the words, he uses gestures in a way that can be understood by everyone. He is interested in animals, cars and many different kinds of toys. He is content playing on his own. He very quickly understands how to carry out more complex tasks. He shows a lot of initiative. He has settled in very well to the kindergarten he attends. He is completely independent in self-care to the extent that when he returns home he helps himself to snacks and drinks.

Brody #

Boy, Age: 10

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Deaf / HoH

bilateral deafness-choclear implant on the ride side; Moderate mental delay with autistic characteristics; Strabismus

Listed: Sep 2021

Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Brody walks independently. He is able to navigate stairs and playground equipment at the park. Most of Brody’s delays seem to be related to being unable to hear and communicate his wants/needs. For example, the foster family reports that he is not aggressive, but he does demonstrate frustration at being unable to communicate with them to express his thoughts and what he wants. He uses some gestures to communicate, such as opening the refrigerator to express that he is hungry. He is supposed to be under the care of a specialist to work with him now that he has the cochlear implant (and to continue to develop his communication skills), but this has not been consistent due to COVID restrictions and the fact that the family must travel to another town for Brody to see the specialist. The foster family does report that Brody seems to be able to hear now that he has the implant and they have seen improvements with the implant in place. Brody does attend a day program for children with disabilities and has recently become more interested in the other children.

Update 2024

Brody was born in 2015 and resides with a foster family. He is a smiley child. He is clinically and medically healthy. Brody has a cochlear implant but despite this, there is no clear evidence of hearing recovery. He vocalizes individual sounds without any meaning or meaning. He uses non-verbal means of communication to satisfy basic needs. He does not have a developed active and passive vocabulary for his age. Lacks developed speech. After the placement of the hearing implant, different-sounding sounds are heard more often, but it cannot be determined whether there is a connection with this. He has been assessed with moderate mental retardation with atypical autism, bilateral hearing
loss, a disorder in receptive and expressive speech, atypical communicative development, and delay in developmental stages.

He looks carefully at those around him. When stimulated, the child reacts, hugs and seeks contact with the foster parent. He smiles when teased, as well as gets angry when a toy he is interested in is taken away. According to information from the foster parent, there are no depressive and aggressive occurrences. He reacts to the absence of the foster parent and looks for her. According to information from the foster parent, the child is active in contacts with significant adults – both close and surrounding. Affectionate and seeking tenderness and attention from them. He takes a man by the hand to show him something he wants. No anxiety is observed when meeting a stranger but does not want to be left with strangers and reacts with grumbling and crying. He likes to be taken care of, smiles at caress and attention from adults. When observed, the boy moves steadily, independently and without assistance. Squats, stands, stretches and contracts arms. Climbing stairs with legs one after another. Handles objects equally with both hands. It is noticed that he walks on his toes. Climbs on chairs and sofas. His movements are chaotic – there is no real judgment of danger

Fine motor skills for the age are not well developed. No stacking of cubes is observed. Holds objects for a short time and throws them. The child does not have skills related to making coordinated movements with his fingers. Tries to play with constructor set but fails to assemble items. Under direct observation, he holds a pencil in his hand but shows no interest in the white sheet. It leaves no traces. With support, he manages to pull a zipper to fasten it. Unsustainable attention and concentration. Difficulty sharing attention. Orients himself in the space of the room, opens the door and wants to go outside. Does not recognize, does not name, does not show parts of his body. It has an orientation to the position of its body in space. Deal with obstacles by removing or bypassing them.

Brody does not use the toys as intended. Interest in the environment is chaotic. During the examination, chaotic play, grasping and scratching of the toys on the ground were observed. Plays with a given toy, but for a short time. According to information, when visiting a children’s corner or park, he prefers the same activities. He does not seek contact with peers, he is more interested in their toys. During observations in an outdoor environment / in a park / the boy walks and runs chaotically, no play activity is observed. Prefers to walk and walk holding hands.

In September 2022, the child was enrolled in the first grade at school, with classes taking place at the Center for Special Educational Support. There were a total of 7 children with different degrees of disability in the class. He was not able to adapt there and for this reason he was admitted to another specialized institution for the child to visit. At the time of preparation of his description to visit the center daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There he adapted very well to the new environment. A speech therapist, a psychologist, a rehabilitator and a resource teacher work with the child. Brandon feels very good at the center, interacting with the specialists. Physical therapy – passive and active – was carried out in the center. He did exercises for general strengthening of the body, improvement of independence and improvement of general motor patterns. Work was done on maintaining attention, stimulating fine motor skills and orientation in space, but it was not possible to carry out any educational activity, because of the lack of interest in the educational process. From the information received, he did not communicate with other children in the group, but accepted attention and proximity from the staff there.

Brody lacks developed self-care skills. From the information received from the caregiver, the child does not feed independently but uses a spoon with the support of an adult. He is on a general diet. The child is reported to have a good appetite. Differentiates the taste of food. Shows preferences for certain foods. He likes to eat sweet things. Constant salivation is observed. He is dependent on an adult for dressing and undressing, but according to the caregiver, he is involved and helps with dressing more than before. He undresses himself for sleep and when he needs to go to the bathroom. Brody is reported to be a restful sleeper, sleeping soundly at night and not waking up. The child uses a diaper all day. He cannot control and does not report when a physiological need arises.

Zeek #

Boy, Age: 7

Region: Eastern Europe

Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida

Spina Bifida; shunt placed for hydrocephalus

Listed: Sep 2021

2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Zeek is being taught to use a wheelchair. He can currently turn, but has not yet mastered going forward and backwards. He is also learning to pull his torso up and move around when in his bed or on the floor. He can physically handle toys. He picks them up, transfers them between hands, looks for them and retrieves them if he drops them. He can push buttons and activate sensory toys. He follows simple directions such as “give me”. He plays peek-a-boo. He enjoys interacting with the staff. He will hold out his hand for a hand shake, make kissing noises, and reaches to be held. He uses his hands to show how big he will grow up to be when asked by an adult. He is pronouncing sounds and syllables.

Updated May 2022: Zeek was recently moved from a large orphanage to a small group home, where he’s now receiving more interaction and attention. His language skills have started developing. He can now say several words. He enjoys interacting with staff and responds when he receives attention. He enjoys music.

Tyson #

Boy, Age: 8

Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Deaf / HoH, Hydrocephalus

Listed: Apr 2021

2025 MACC, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers

Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (with hearing aid); shunt due to internal hydrocephalus; spastic cerebral palsy

Tyson was born premature and had several complications after birth. He can sit on his own with good balanced reactions. He crawls following the correct motor model. He stands up and walks sideways vertically. He can walk when one of his hands is held and has more control when it’s his right hand being held. He can stand up straight without falling for 2-3 seconds. When walking with a walker, he begins to bend his knees. He purposefully grabs a toy that is handed to him and can switch it from hand to hand. He shows an interest in musical toys and enjoys them. He has started making sounds and simply syllables such as “ma-ma”. He enjoys having someone sing to him and likes to receive hugs. He eats from a spoon. His overall development is delayed.

Photos and videos from August 2020 are available through the agency.

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