Our Most AT RISK
Children
Our Most AT RISK
Children
Dear Sponsors, the children listed below are at greatest risk of institutionalization due to their age and/or medical complications. They represent many different countries. Typically, these children are sent to the mental institutions at the age of 4, so we are in a frantic race against time to earn grant donations and find adoptive families for them before their time runs out. Although they can still be adopted once they are transferred, we work really hard to prevent that from ever happening.
Please be sure to take note of their birthdates, so you know when they turn 4. Pray for them and think of them on these days. When other children are celebrating with parties and presents and looking forward to preschool, these children have no idea the horrors that await them when they turn 4. Some of them have already turned four, and by a miracle of God, have not been transferred yet. Please help us save these children! Look how many have already been saved, and are living healthy, happy, productive lives with their families. Your donations made that possible for those kids, but these are still waiting!
Your donations can truly mean the difference between life and death for these little ones. The high cost of international adoption is the number one factor that keeps families from committing. Your "gift of a family" makes it possible for adoptive families to rescue these very deserving angels. Thank you for your generosity!
Donations can also be made via check (saves on Paypal fees) to: Reece's Rainbow, PO Box 4024, Gaithersburg, MD 20885
All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
If you have any questions about these children, whether for sponsorship or adoption, please contact us!
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Ivanna Girl, Born October 2003 SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! Ivanna is a beautiful angel with platinum blonde hair and striking blue eyes! She is already 5 1/2 and needs a family immediately! She is healthy, happy, friendly, and quite high functioning. She can eat, dress herself, walk, is potty trained. We need a family right away for Miss Ivanna! Ivanna recently lost her adoptive family, so we need a family to save her immediately. Ivanna is facing imminent institutionalization. Please consider saving her from this fate! I have $ 5,230 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Vlad Boy, Born January 5, 2004 SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! This sunshiny young man is healthy and waiting for you to give him a decent chance at life. He does not have any heart conditions or other problems. He is smart and happy and social, and is anxious to be part of your family! Vlad recently lost his adoptive family, and will be FIVE in 2 weeks. He needs a family NOW. I have $ 10,000 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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(April 2007) More photos and VIDEO available
(at age 5)
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Andres Born September 17, 1998 Estonia Andres is living in ESTONIA, a former Soviet republic on the Baltic Sea west of Russia. Estonia fared much better economically than some of the other Eastern European countries, so their children are better cared for. The facility he lives in is an old Soviet era two story building. But the inside has been completely renovated, is very clean and homey, and they have all brand new furniture. The children live in "families"...groups of about 8 children. Each family has it's own living area, bed rooms, bathrooms, school rooms, and kitchen. I have just returned from visiting with Andres myself.
He is an absolute ANGEL. He is 9 now and is in the first grade. He
can TALK, he is potty trained, and is truly a perfect example of the loving,
happy, social, friendly children that children with Down syndrome typically
are. He understands Russian and Estonian. His
language skills are really coming along, so introducing English to him at
this point would be good. I know that Andres will really thrive in a
true family setting, with others around him who are typically developing.
His adjustment will be an easy one too. You will never regret
your decision to share your family with this handsome young man. Andres needs a family who is experienced with older children with special needs, and also who is experienced with international adoption and the behaviors that sometimes arise in children who have been living in orphanages their whole life. Andres is a VERY smart and loving little boy, and he will adjust well, but as with any child, he needs a family who is patient and understanding and can recognize his behaviors as "coping mechanisms". Andres' fees have been dramatically reduced, so with
home study, INS, and travel (two trips), you'd be looking at about $16k.
Both parents should travel the first trip (about 4 days), and then only one
parent must travel for court about 4-6 months later. That trip is
about 10-14 days. Traveling in Estonia is very easy and very safe.
Most people there speak at least functional English (those working in public
service, such as hotels, taxis, the airport, restaurants, etc).
Estonia is a great program for first time international travelers. For additional information about ANDRES, please contact Barb at Adoption Hope http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonia I have $ 14,000! in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!
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Elisabeta Born September 22, 2004 My name means "God is my oath" SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! Elisabeta is all smiles! She is 3 1/2 years old now, with brown hair and GIANT blue eyes. She is a constantly happy child, just as most children with Down syndrome are. Elisabeta is fortunate in that she lives in a very loving and progressive orphanage. This orphanage has had significant financial help from a major humanitarian aid group for the last 4 years. Children here have been well fed, and continuously provided with new clothing, bed linens, cloth diapers, and toys and books. The most wonderful thing about this orphanage is the fully-equipped THERAPY ROOM that all of these children have had access to. They eat, play, and sleep with the typical children, and have built appropriate social, sensory, and feeding skills. Elisabeta, once home with her new adoptive family, will THRIVE almost immediately, and serve as living proof of the potential children with Down syndrome have in the right environment. Elisabeta is a victim of the "paperwork system"....she will not be available for adoption until after she turns 4, but with a committed family, the director may be willing to hold her at the baby house without sending her away. One of our own adoptive families who visited with her in March 2008 shared this with us: " Along with our son in his room is an adorable little girl with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She waddled right into the room, paused for the camera, then checked me out pretty good! She has a sweet smile although it disappeared every time the camera came out and her little inquisitive look replaced it. This little beauty has Down syndrome and is very sweet and curious." Elisabeta will be available for adoption in DECEMBER of 2008. I have $5000 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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FOREVER FAMILY found me! (artist rendition of Mariam!)
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Mariam Girl, Born 2004 SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! This beautiful little girl has dark hair and very deep, dark eyes. She is so pretty! Mariam was born preterm at 36 weeks pregnancy. She has MOSAIC Down syndrome. She does not have a heart condition. At 2 years, 3 months she was not able to sit up by herself, yet she was able to crawl. By now she might be sitting unassisted, but it is clear that early intervention therapies will benefit her greatly. She loves to play with her toys, and like many children with Down syndrome, she has a great ability to focus on the one thing she is doing and ignore her surroundings. (man, I wish I could block out half the stuff I deal with daily!) According to the doctor, she loves to be loved on :) She eats well and has 8 teeth. She has been vaccinated according to her age. Blood tests for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C were all negative. I have $5000 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Roma Boy, 4 years old SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! This little boy is so handsome and so ready to have a family to call his own! We learned of him through one of our families who traveled to this orphanage in December 2007. We are waiting on further detailed info about his DOB and medical condition, but we know he is already 4 and facing the institution very soon. Please consider rescuing him before that happens, and check back for further info! I have $ 10,000 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Angelina Girl, Born February 14, 2003 ESTONIA Angelina is a gorgeous Valentine's baby! She has brown hair and brown eyes and just turned 5 years old. Angelina was born with an ASD, and struggled with some pulmonary hypertension, but she is doing quite well now. There is no record of surgery to correct the ASD, so it may have closed on it's own. She was started on diuretics early in her life, and is still taking them. She will need to be seen by a cardiologist upon arrival in the US to determine if any surgery will be necessary. Angelina is a precious little girl who desperately needs a forever family. She has been waiting far too long to become clear for international adoption and the chance that a family can give her in life! Please consider Angelina! Fees already reduced, total approx cost is $21k with home study, INS, fees, travel, etc. I have $300 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Oleg Boy, Born March 10, 2003 SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! Oleg is a handsome little boy waiting on his forever family! He is HEALTHY and has so much potential to really blossom in a family environment. He is tiny for his age, and is blessed to have been at the baby house for so long. He must be sent to the institution soon, so we need a family for him right away! I have $ 5000 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! for Oleg |
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Tina Girl, Born 2003 Lithuania Look at this china doll of a little girl! She is 5 years old and waiting for her forever family to bring her home! She has brown eyes and brown hair, and a smile that will light up a room! She does have a small heart murmur, but it is not considered life-threatening. She should be followed by a cardiologist once home. Lithuania is one of the
costlier countries to adopt from, but it is a very predictable and
stable program.
Lithuania
is a small European country next to Poland, Latvia, Belarus, and Russia.
Children are cared for in orphanages as in other European countries.
Children are 1-15 years of age, and may sibling groups are available for
adoption. Photos and a video are shared with the family. Please consider giving Tina the life she deserves with a loving family! I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Olga Girl, Born April 25, 2004 SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! Olga is an Eastern European beauty, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is HEALTHY, with no heart or other medical complications. Olga is a pretty high functioning little girl! She is able to walk on her own, feed herself, and tries to dress herself as well. She has been well taken care of, and is much closer to the size of a typical 4 year old than some of our previously adopted 4 year olds! She looks like a fiery, active, "take-on-the-world" type of girl, and we know she will accomplish great things in a family setting! But if she is sent to the institution, she will regress and she will never be the same :( Please give Olga the chance to be YOUR daughter, and not a statistic in an Eastern European mental institution. Olga has already turned 4, so she is truly living on borrowed time!! I have $715 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Andrey A. Boy, Born February 8, 2005 SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! Andrey is a handsome, happy, smiley, affectionate, high functioning little boy. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. He is blessed to have been raised with the typical children in this orphanage, and has truly benefited from that learning environment. He is facing institutionalization, so we hope to find a family for him before that happens! Andrey is an orphanage favorite! He does have an oval window and a PDA, but has been followed by a cardiologist there who finds no circulation impairment, and does not believe he needs any further surgery (this would up toy our own cardio when you get home). Andrey is able to sit, eat by himself, hold a drink from an open cup....they still have him in a walker, but he moves his feet and is really getting there. He will up and walking in no time once you have him home and can work with him! I have $ 2555 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! for Andrey A
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Ruslan Born April 13, 2005 SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!! Ruslan is a beautiful little boy, with olive skin, dark hair and dark eyes. Isn't he darling?? What a smile! He is up and walking. His medical records do not show a heart condition. At this young age, he would still be eligible for in-home early intervention services. Ruslan's mother was a GYPSY (of mixed European and Asian descent). She abandoned him when he was born. Ruslan is an orphanage favorite, and they can't bear the thought of him being sent away to an institution. He is running out of time! Please consider rescuing him and having him for your son. I have $7000 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!
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Ruslana Girl, Born January 21, 2005 Ruslana is a beautiful little girl. She has brown hair and deep brown eyes. She is already 3 and facing institutionalization. Ruslana has particularly low tone, and has not had therapy, so she is still not walking. However, we all know that with therapy and focus and a loving family, she will blossom and show the world just how amazing and resilient our children really are! Ruslana does have an oval window, but she is not considered in need of surgery at this time. You would want to follow up with a cardiologist once you are home, though. Please give Ruslana the opportunity to be all she can be!! She has very little time left. I have $ 5000 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Pavel Boy, Born June 4, 2005 Pavel is just TOO CUTE! This blonde haired, blue eyed boy is waiting for you to save him from the institution. Pavel was born with an oval window, and is also farsighted, but glasses can correct this for him. He is up and walking and is just a bundle of sunshine. Pavel is an orphanage favorite! What a darling little boy!! Please check back for updated medical and skills info about Pavel. I have $240 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!
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Oleg # 2 Boy, Born February 7, 2005 Oh, squeeze those cheeks!! I just love the boys! :) Little Oleg is already 3 1/2 and is facing the institution relatively soon. He has light brown hair and brown eyes. Oleg was born with and ASD, but he is doing extremely well and doctors there say he is not in need of surgery at this time. He will need to be seen by a cardiologist here, but he his heart condition has not slowed him down one bit! Want some real fun? Twin tornadoes! Adopt Oleg and Pavel together for tons of fun in your house! What a darling little boy!! I have $ $570 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
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Danylo Boy, Born May 11, 2007 Danylo is a handsome and BLESSED little boy because he was able to have surgery to repair his AV canal already! This is so rare (for an orphan to have access to life-saving surgery), so we know God has a greater plan for Danylo's life! Danylo also has a kidney malformation, but a nephrectomy was performed and he is doing well after his surgery. Often times a nephrectomy is performed to remove cancerous cells, but Danylo's was strictly for a malformation. We are awaiting further info on any special care he may need and his prognosis. He will definitely need to be followed by a cardiologist and an internist once here at home. Danylo has blonde hair and big blue eyes. He is typically happy and doing much better now that his heart and kidney is healing and functioning properly. Danylo is so precious, and will be available in November of this year. Now is the perfect time to get your paperwork started to adopt him ! I have $150 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! |
