Josue  (Ecuador)

Born May 3, 2005

My name means "God is salvation"

Josue is a handsome 2 year old little boy living in Ecuador.  His mother is Ecuadorian and his father is African (black).  He was abandoned at birth, and previously had a family committed to his adoption, but Josue is still in need of an adoptive family at this time.  He does have a heart murmur, but his condition is not considered life threatening.  He will need to see a pediatric cardiologist when he gets home.

Josue's receptive language is very good, but like most other children with Down syndrome, he does not have any real spoken words yet.  He will benefit greatly from speech therapy.  His gross motor skills are good and he has good muscle tone.    He is ready to begin walking on his own now, so he is making good progress!  He is a very happy and social child, and gets along very well with other children and adults.    He is still very tiny, only 13 pounds!  Josue will make a wonderful addition to any family!!  

Total agency and country fees are only $13,000.  (This does not include travel or INS costs). 

• Couples must be at least 25 years old and married for more than 2 ½ years.

• Single women from 30-50 years old permitted.

• In case you are a "big family" please check with us to see if Ecuador will approve you.

• Both parents must travel.

• 2 trips:   the first trip lasts approximately 10 days and the second trip, approximately 30 days later, is 10 days.

Please contact Radu Bailey at Adoption Avenues at  for more information

for Josue