Reece's Rainbow

Our "Older" Boys with Down syndrome

(age 6+)

Considering that Reece is 8 now, it is still really hard to think of him as being "older". Cognitively, he is still very much a 3 year old! But after an orphan has been sent away to the institution, after they turn about 4, their chances of finding a family decrease exponentially. These children truly are living on borrowed time.

The little boys on this page all have Down syndrome, and are all still waiting for their families to come find them. They have been waiting a long time, in various countries, in every corner of the globe :(

Even if you are not in a position to adopt one of these little boys, please share them with others you know and consider making life-saving sponsorship donation to our Older Boys General Grant Fund. There is a family out there for every single one of these kids....your financial gifts make it possible for them to afford the cost of saving one of these lives.

*** As of August 23, 2010, a $3195 grant is available for the next family who adopts a little boy from this page.***

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCESS AND/OR ANY OF THE WAITING CHILDREN ON THIS PAGE, PLEASE CLICK HERE

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Kolya--region 15

Boy, Born 2000

From his advocates and friends: " Kolya - very delicate and sensitive child who catches every touch, every word or a smile. He may long to sit next to a nice man and just hold hands, enjoying the warmth.

Kolya - special in every sense of the child. He will never be like other children, but this does not negate his ability to enjoy the outside world and bring joy to others. Kolya helpful, helps nurse to collect clothes, toys, clean room. He said not much and indiscriminately, but to understand it is quite possible. He has a good memory. Kolya knows the names of geometric shapes, animals, plants, likes to listen to reading, to collect and puzzles to bother with the designers. Parents need to appreciate their strength, because they need the support of Kolya throughout life. But instead, they can count on sincere affection and love from a really good and loyal man.

Daniel--region 15

Boy, Born 2001

Daniel (blonde boy in this photo) is just a love bug. He is so affectionate, and so desires the attentions of others. All of the children in his orphange adore him and include him. There are many typical children there as well, and they all include Daniel and love him.

He does seem to have a cleft lip, but it may have been repaired. We are waiting on his medical information.

From his advocates and friends: " Danya - darling of the orphanage. Senior nursing him as a plush toy. The attention of others, sometimes excessive, Danka demolishes fortitude. It can be any number of hands, squeezed, it brings him joy. Daniel stranger, it's like an alien from another planet. Perhaps, for example, be frozen in the middle of the room and gaze for hours in space, while moving his lips, fingers fingering the air, smiling. With whom he has conversations that he sees? It is not clear. The world around Danyu frustrating. If he is forced to return to reality, he may cry, or just sits moping until the dreams do not come back again. "

It is hard to know what is that causes Daniel to separate from other sometimes, but he is so affectionate and friendly, maybe he just needs down time. Reece is very much like that too.

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Christopher
Brothers and sisters no
Date of Birth: October 2004
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: blond
Nature: Quiet

Christopher is such a sweet heart! He has blonde hair and striking blue eyes. Both of his parents terminated their rights and he is waiting for his forever family at the institution already.

Matt #3-3

Boy, DOB: September 02, 2004

Main diagnosis: Down syndrome; heart murmur

Matt walks independently but needs assistance with stairs. He recognizes adults and seeks them out for attention and to cuddle. He can make single sounds but does not yet use words to communicate. He often observes what is going on during organizes activities, but will participate in music activities. He is very affectionate. He enjoys taking walks outside. He can drink from a cup but still requires assistance with feeding.

We have several additional photos and a video clip of Matt.

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Kyle

Boy, Born December 16, 2004

China

From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Kyle was found abandoned by at the age of 1 year. He lives in the orphanage and has continued to progress well there. He is healthy, with no heart or other medical complications. �

More photos available, along with full social history and medical records

Please contact:

Ky Bower

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Jeff

Boy, Born January 30, 2002

China

From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Jeff was found abandoned by his parents at the age of 2 1/2 years. He was placed into a foster family right away, and has continued to make progress there. He is active and doing well.�

More photos available, along with full social history and medical records

Please contact:

Ky Bower

Luke

Boy, Born July 24, 2003

China

From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Luke is a sweet boy who came to the orphanage at the age of 4 years. He began their "Half Heaven" kindergarten program and is doing well. Luke is able to eat and ress by himself, is potty trained, and plays well with others. Luke is very fond of music. He is physically active, and medically healthy�.

More photos available, along with full social history and medical records

Please contact:

Ky Bower

Westley (12)

Boy, Born July 21, 2004

Praise God that we have finally been able to get an update and new photos of this beautiful child. He was posted with us nearly 3 years ago, and then dropped off for paperwork and health problems. He is already 6 and so blessed to still be at the baby house. He is the size of a one year old :(( He is facing imminent institutionalization, and HE CAN NOT BE ADOPTED FROM WHERE HE WILL BE SENT. We need a family's commitment urgently for little Westley!

From his medical records: Down syndrome, Hirschsprung's disease, bowels colostomy, strabismus

From an adoptive family who visited with him in August 2010: This child watched us the entire time we were there. He was up and down in his crib inside and outside. He was even trying to climb out of his crib to get to us. Then, once the workers took them all in, and we finished with Ivanna we went in for a while. I then was able to communicate and ask permission to pick him up. Oh how sweet. They are all starving for affection more than anything in the world. I just held him for the longest time and he just seemed so content.

There are MANY children with Down syndrome and other special needs waiting in this orphanage who can be adopted together.

Daniel

Boy, Born July 12, 1999

China

From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010: " Daniel is very active and friendly. He is affectionate and likes to play with and greet others. He proudly shows his work to you and enjoys cleaning and keeping a tidy room. Daniel has a great sensitivity to the immobile/special needs children, and often will bring them toys and water, etc to help them. Daniel is a loving boy who will do wonderfully in a family of his own�.

RR does not typically advocate for children over the age of 10, but Daniel is a wonderful boy and deserves the opportunity to find a forever family.

More photos available, along with full social history and medical records

Please contact:

Ky Bower

Heath (47)

Boy, Born April 8, 2001

Heath is a sweet little boy who desperately needs a family. He is already living in a mental institution. We are waiting on his medical info and updated photos of him, please check back soon!

God's blessings that our team has been able to establish a relationship here now and the children there have a voice of hope through Reece's Rainbow!

There are MANY children with Down syndrome and other special needs waiting in this orphanage who can be adopted together.

Kolya Kolya #7-2

Boy, Born August 12, 2004

Main diagnosis: Down Syndrome. Asthma with prevailing allergic component. Lagging behind in his neuro-psychical development. Abnormally low weight;

Full medical records available

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Brady Brady (47)

Boy, Born September 23, 2004

Look at the blue eyes on this little guy! Brady is healthy, but does have a significant tongue thrust. He uses a tube to eat still because the staff either have not wanted to or been able to help him eat normally.

Brady is nearing 6 and has already been transferred to the institution. God's blessings that our team has been able to establish a relationship here now and the children there have a voice of hope through Reece's Rainbow!

There are MANY children with Down syndrome and other special needs waiting in this orphanage who can be adopted together.

Maxim--region 15

Boy, Born 2002

Oh, how this little boy melts my heart! Just look at his smile! He is very high functioning, and will do very well in a lvoing family environment. He has been blessed to grow up in a baby house and privately run home for children with special needs, and he has been LOVED. He has many advocates and volunteers who love him dearly, and have asked us to please help him find a family!

It is possible he has Mosaic Down syndrome. We are waiting on his full medical records. But he is very healthy, active, social...just a love!!

From his caregivers and friends: "Expectant parents need to prepare for Maxim difficulties and learn to accept it for what it is: hooligan, a little jealous, but very good-natured and charming. Maxim respectable hoodlum, may, for example, to climb into adult shoes (larger size, the merrier) and enthusiastically stomping down the corridor until you catch up. Loves to joke. In its immediacy and sunny smile forgiven all hooliganism. Given his state of health, Maxim has good prospects for further development. He can not speak, but communicates well with the world through gestures and some of the sounds, knows the names of colors and geometric shapes, animal names, colors, fruits and vegetables, loves to play around with toys, loves being read poems and fairy tales. Maxim is very housewifely, helps with cleaning. He needs a home where it will and will love. And it is impossible not to love.

Sasha (45)

Boy, Born March 13, 2004

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Sasha is a precious little gift from God. He is 6 years old, but is not able to do much of anything right now. He is very much still a baby. He may have CP as well, but is considered severely delayed. He does a lot of rocking...in his crib, in his stroller...to keep himself occupied. He has teeth marks in his tongue from chewing on it from boredom. We do not know if he truly has autism, or he is just so severely impacted by the CP or other birth trauma that the caregivers can't really do much with him, and he turns to himself to soothe.

Sasha desperately needs a loving family, and experienced, patient family who can celebrate every step of progress as a miracle of God! I can't wait to see the person he becomes when he has a family to love him and encourage him. He will surely remain bedridden for life if he is sent away, and he is facing that soon.

Please save Sasha!

Spence

Boy, Born 2002

He is walking, feeds himself with some assistance (solid foods), good personality, no aggression toward himself or others. He’s not yet talking. He’s free and clear for adoption. I have several photos and a small video clip of him.

Lee # 13-1

Boy, DOB: June 5, 2002
Main diagnosis: Down syndrome

Lee has already been transferred to an orphanage for older children.

Lee is an 8 year old boy with Down syndrome and no other health complications. He attends school and receives instruction from a special education teacher. He does not talk, but understands everything that is said to him. He pronounces fragments of words and is receiving instruction to assist with speech.
He can climb stairs and throw/catch a ball. He has difficulty with running and jumping. He eats independently, washes his own hands, folds his own clothes, puts on/takes off his clothes and is potty trained. He follows verbal directions. He is described as happy, obedient, compassionate and stubborn. He plays appropriately with toys and is well liked by the other children. He participates in group activities but prefers to play by himself.

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Maxim Maxim (7)

Boy, Born September 15, 2004

Maxim is a precious little boy who has already been sent away to the institution. He needs a family immediately!! He is 5 1/2 years old, with blonde hair and blue yes. He struggles with strabismus in both eyes and a significant tongue thrust, but surgery/glasses and OT will help with that! Please give Maxim the chance to grow up in a loving family, so he can realize his full potential!!

We have already had a family adopt from this institution, so Maxim still has an opportunity to be saved and to live the life he so richly deserves!

Alexei (45)

Boy, Born July 24, 2003

Look at this monkey! You can just tell from the excitement in his eyes that he is eager to learn and get into your kitchen cabinets! :) Blonde hair with giant brown, expressive eyes. He is so blessed to still be in the baby house with his friends Sasha and Nikolai and baby Nicky Z. Although he is already 6 years old, he is just nearing his independence in walking. He eats with help, loves to play with toys and be outside, and is very affectionate and lively! He is mischievous, and ready to steal your heart.

Alexei is another one of those kids who is going to make miraculous and rapid progress once home with his family!

Tanner #31-1

Boy, Born July 26, 2001

Main diagnosis: Down Syndrome. Deafness. Converging strabismus. Obstructive and reflux nephropathia.
Lagging behind in his neuro-psychical development.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

We only have this child's file for 2 months. If you are considering adopting this child, please do not delay in contacting us!

Michael
Boy, Born December 7, 2001
Latin America

Michael is a handsome, happy, and active little boy! He is almost 8 years old, and has been blessed to be very loved and well taken care of! But here he is waving to his new mama, wherever she may be! FULL MEDICAL and SOCIAL RECORDS available. Michael is described as very loving and affectionate. He is well adjusted and attached to his caregivers. He is very active and physically capable...a typical boy! He receives therapy regularly and continues to work on his speech. Please consider Michael! His adoption will open doors for so many more children in this wonderful, but small, program!

Single women or married couples, age 25-55
Both parents, one trip of 4 weeks
Total cost approx $20,000

Kaleb #6-5
(child's name has been changed to protect their identity)

Boy, Born September 29, 2003

Don't mind the pink outfit and the long hair. This is a BOY, and a healthy one! This photo is old, he is already 6 years old, but is doing well and needs a family!

Bobby

Boy, Born October 30, 1998

Bobby is described as a kind and helpful boy. He is healthy and active and a favorite of the institution staff.   When our missionary visited there, Bobby reached out and kissed the hand of the social worker, old fashioned gentleman's style! What a cutie!
Bobby has so much potential and could really do well in a loving family environment. He is almost 11 already, and is the oldest of our waiting children.   A family experienced with older children with special needs would be a great fit for Bobby! Please don't leave him here for the rest of his life!
  I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

Kyle #7-1

Boy, Born March 11, 2004

Main diagnosis: Down syndrome, stabismus
Kyle has already been transferred to a mental institution.

Kyle was born with a heart condition and anal atresia, but both have been surgically corrected and he is now perfectly healthy. Kyle walks, pronounces combinations of words and seeks out physical contact and attention. He has difficulty with his attention span and his development is delayed. However, he still shows a desire to learn and interact.

Several photos are available. Profile and most recent photo updated in 2010.

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Brett #19-1

Boy, Born August 23, 2001

Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Severe lagging behind in his development, Alopetio areata. The photo was takenon May 2009. This child had a rough start in his life. Immediately after giving birth to him in the open country she abandoned him on the field. He was found and taken to the hospital. His condition was poor but the doctors saved his life.

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Marlowe #18-1

Boy, Born August 28, 2001

Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Inborn cardiac malformation - persisting arterial channel, Lung hypertonia, Severe lagging behind in his development. Photo taken May 2009.

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Dylan #17-3

Boy, Born August 2, 2001

Main diagnosis: Down Syndrome, Severe lagging behind in his mental development; probable FAS in addition to the Down syndrome.

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Nicholas #6-2

(child's name has been changed to protect their identity)

Boy, Born September 7, 2002

Nicholas is so so handsome, and definitely has some Roma in him. Dark olive skin with dark hair and dark eyes. Very smart, and HEALTHY except for some strabismus. Active, happy, and will make a wonderful addition to any family. Be ready to run!

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Adam #16-1

Boy, Born March 14, 2001

Adam is a darling little boy who clearly says "no thanks!" to the camera! The photo we have is outdated, but he is doing well. Adam has sandy blonde hair. He is totally healthy and waiting for his forever family! He does have strabismus in both eyes. He is walking and doing his best to keep up with his peers. He has been integrated into a mainstream kindergarten for a year now! Socially he is a bit isolated, his speech is not very good, and he will need lots of help. But environment is so important, and the encouragement and models in a loving family will make a world of difference for this muffin!

FULL MEDICAL INFO AVAILABLE

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Davey

Boy, Born October 2003

This affectionate boy was born on 10/2003. He can walk steadily and run. He can go up and down stairs with assistance. He knows 3-4 words and communicates using gestures. He likes to play on slides. He has Down Syndrome and waits for a patient and loving family to provide him with endless love.

Parents must be 25-50 years of age
Single women AND MEN accepted
Couples must be married a min of 3 years
Parents must be healthy, both physically and mentally
Totally clean criminal background
Both parents travel for 3 weeks
One can return home, the other must stay an additional 5 weeks :(
Contact Lisa Trinh at Children's Home Society and Family Services for more info

Ruslan

Boy, Born November 12, 2002

ALREADY TRANSFERRED, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Ruslan is a handsome young man who is in desperate need of a family right away. He has strabismus, and is also a CARRIER of Hepatitis B. (www.webmd.com) He is asymptomatic at this time. We are trying to get more details on his Hep B....he is living in the general population of children, so they don't appear to be very concerned about him transmitting it to other children. (Typically, children with blood-born viruses such as Hep B and HIV are isolated in special orphanages and never available to be adopted, so we are thinking that maybe he tested positive at birth and hasn't been retested, or he isn't showing any outwards symptoms).

From a nurse in the infectious disease unit in a pediatric hospital:

*** Hepatitis B is something that children in the USA are routinely vaccinated for. If parents have not received the vaccinations, they can easily go to their physician and receive the series. With these vaccinations transmission is extremely minimal as vaccinated parties can have immunity to Hepatitis B. Titers (simple blood test) can also be drawn after taking the vaccines to make sure immunity has been acquired. Hepatitis B is also treatable with medications and people can also just be carriers of the virus. This health condition is labeled chronic, but with proper medical treatment and simple precautions it is very treatable and the risk of transmission is minimal at most. ***

Ruslan has already been transferred out to the institution due to his age, but he can still be adopted!! Please open you heart to little Ruslan....he needs you!

Daniel #14-2

Boy, Born April 9, 2001

From his medical records: The physical development of the child lags behind considerable from the indexes for the age. The child walks independently and climbs up stairs with support. The movements of the child are not coordinated. The fine motorics are not perfected. The child doesn't have notions of time built up. He orientates well in the space. He recognizes his image in the mirror and looks at it with an interest. He has perceptions for the main colors but cannot name them. The child is with insufficient ability for concentration of his attention. His active attention is attracted and kept with difficulties. The child is communicative, initiates with ease contacts with the personnel, the other children and with strangers. He likes the contacts with adults. He is not conflict and has good behavior in the group. He is prone to exhibiting whims and to be unhappy. He protects a toy that is taken away from him. The intellect of the child is with deficit corresponding to the diagnosis of Down Syndrome. He shows attachment, joy, anxiety and guilt. He is calm and observes the play of the other children. He plays with them and enjoys contacts with them. He carries out simple orders come here, give me your hand, and sit down. The child doesn't have skills to serve himself built up, needs constant support. He can eat independently. He can't put his clothes on and take them off on his own but cooperates when changed. He reacts to his name. He orientates in the daily routine. He doesn't signal his physiological needs. The child understands the speech of the others when expressed elementary. He carries out orders and verbal commands. He pronounces single words by imitating. He is communicative, seeks contacts, and shows preferences in the interactions with the other children and the personnel. He has expressive mimics by which shows his emotions and attitudes. The child likes to listen to songs, laughs loud and claps with his hands. He moves in time with the music and is very lively and energetic. He attracts the attention of the adults by pulling them or patting them with his little hand because he can't speak. He pronounces separate syllables: ma, ba, da as well as words from repetitive syllables: mama, baba.

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Dixon #2-3

Boy, Born March 22, 2001

From his medical records: Elementary thinking processes are observed. He can't speak but pronounces separate sounds and some syllables. He knows his name and reacts when called. He carries out very elementary orders come here, give me your hand, and lie down. He distinguishes praise and reprimand. He is not oriented for a place and time. His attention is unstable, his memory is mechanic. He gives his hand for a greeting. He walks independently and has good general motorics. The fine motorics are limited. In emotional aspect the child is calm and quiet. He rejoices at the attention he is paid but prefers to play alone. He likes to play with toys by turning them from all sides. He looks at his hands with a great deal of interest and entertains himself by making different movements with them. The child is taken care of entirely by the personnel. The child is included in the project Granny and grandchild and learns how to eat independently. A speech therapist works with the child in order to develop his speech skills. The training how to eat on himself continues.

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Cyril S.
Brothers and sisters no
Date of Birth: July 2003
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Temperament: Friendly, sociable, affectionate

Look at this handsome darling! Cyril is almost 7 years old. He lived at home with his family until March of 2008, when he was placed in the orphanage. At this time we do not know the circumstances surrounding why they relinquished him, but would hope to obtain that when a family travels for him. He is doing great....healthy, happy, social, and affectionate. He does have flat feet (which child with DS doesn't?), along with an astigmatism. He is a very active, normal little boy. Hope someone will come forward for him!

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Andruis

Born December 31, 2000

Lithuania

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Andruis is a precious little boy who is 9 years old. He is a New Year's Eve baby, so he brings the promise of great things in every new year! Andruis has some hearing loss and wears hearing aids. He continuously receives speech and music therapy. As you can see from his photo, he is doing well, but desperately needs a family as he is considered "older".

This country requires 2 trips by both parents. The first trip is only 7 days, the 2nd trip is 10-14 days. Parents must be 25-48 years of age at application. A maximum of 45 years between parent and child. Couples must be married for at least two years.

Please contact Janie Van Dyke with Bethany Christian Services for more information!

Josiah (24)

Born, Born June 22, 2004

Josiah is SO handsome! Olive skin, and dark hair with beautiful deep brown eyes.

Josiah is all boy! Very active and doing well. He was born with an additional chord to the left ventricle, and has a functional systolic murmur. But you'd never know it! Josiah is almost 6, please help us save him from the institution!

From an adoptive family who visited with him in May 2010: "This cutie pie had just woken up from his nap, so he was not feeling over smiley. He was very pleasant and followed the commands of his caretaker. He appropriately pointed to his ears, eyes, nose, bottom and hands after she asked him to show her wher each part was. He loves to throw the ball back and forth with someone. He is well developed and proportional. He is a big boy."

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Ahmed R.
Brothers and sisters no
Date of Birth: May 2004
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: brown
Character: calm, likes to be held

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Maksim S.
Brothers and sisters no
Date of Birth: June 2004
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: light brown
Nature: Quiet ...look at those beautiful eyes!

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Andrew

Boy, Born April 2004

China

This boy, born 4/2004 has Down syndrome. He was told if he wanted to go to America he needed to learn English so he learned �thank you� and �bye bye.� He can do many things for himself including washing his face and tidying up the toys. He likes to play games. He manipulated the toys and building pieces very well. He likes blocks and little cars. He is good at taking the lead in games and likes to teach other children the games. If two kids are fighting over a toy he will stop them and give each child a toy so they won�t fight. He likes to watch a local new channel and talk shows. When the doctor was passing out treats to everyone he told the other children �to say thank you.� He is very aware of his environment. When a baby spit up no one helped quickly enough for him so he went and got a tissue and wiped the baby�s face. The staff said he was very shy but was away from his foster home for two weeks. He was one of the dancers in the program and didn�t seem too shy. He has no heart issues.

Contact Lisa for more information

Mikale #6-6

Boy, Born August 11, 2003

Main diagnosis: Down Syndrome. Severe lagging behind in his neuro-psychical development.

Mikale has already been transfered to a mental institution.

Detailed information on his development is coming soon!

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Dima (18)

Born, Born May 15, 2004

Our Dima is still waiting! Dima has blonde hair and a personality that just glows. He is considered very high functioning. He lived with his family for a while, as they did not realize he had Down syndrome. He is facing hte institution very soon and is blessed to still be at the baby house! He is active, happy, and social. He will make a wonderful son!

George

Boy, Born August 13, 2000

George is a loving, smart little boy who has a good life with his foster family. Regrettably, they do not feel prepared to care for him permanently and are seeking an adoptive family for him. He walks, feeds himself, dresses himself, has some speech (2 syllable words) and also uses gestures to communicate. He is schedule trained to use the toilet during the day. He is happy, sleeps well and has emotional attachments to the foster family. His foster family describes him as very sweet and they are eager to find a permanent home for him.

From a staff member who met George in April 2010: George is a delightful little boy with a charming personality. He warms up quickly to strangers and eagerly interacted with everyone in the room. He imitates actions to learn new skills (he was pretending to take a photo to mimic the person taking his picture). Speech is his biggest area of delay. He can use gestures to communicate his wants/needs and attempts to repeat sounds and words. He seeks out interaction and often plays outside with his typically developing peers, who readily accept his participation during play time. He has a foster sister that he is bonded with and has also been around babies and small children and loves to help take care of them. He is routine oriented and fairly independent. He does not show any signs of aggression or any behavior problems. He is a healthy and happy little boy that will thrive in a forever family.

Additional photos and video clips of George are available.

Brandon

Boy, Born April 17, 2003

Brandon is very active, happy, and relatively high functioning. He is attending preschool classes and lives in a group of children with a wide range of abilities. He has a very happy personality and loves attention from adults. He plays well with other children and participates in group activities. He is healthy and making progress in all areas of his development.

Brandon's social worker so badly wants him to have a family. She believes that he will do very well in a family environment.

From a staff member that met Brandon in April 2010: Brandon was very friendly, active and sought out our attention. He was very affectionate and laughed and played with us the entire time we were visiting his group. Even though he wanted all of our attention, he allowed the other children to interact with us as well and did not show any signs of aggression toward the other children. The caregivers had nothing but good things to say about Brandon and his development and they are very hopeful that Brandon�s forever family will find him soon!

Additional photos and video clips of Brandon are available.

Marty #6-7

Boy, June 27, 2002

Marty has Down syndrome and at the age of 5 months old was given a diagnosis of CP based on his delayed motor development and horizontal nystagmus (both of these things are common in children with Down syndrome). He is described as a quiet and even-tempered child who has adapted quickly to the routine and daily schedule at the institution. He is able to walk independently. He assists with dressing and undressing himself and is learning to feed himself as well. He goes to the toilet when reminded to do so by the staff. He is not yet speaking but demonstrates understanding and follows basic requests.
He plays with other children and interacts well with adults. He responds to his name and loves attention from the caregivers. He has a special bond with one specific care giver. He loves to play with toys and shows a preference for stuffed animals.

Marty has already been transferred to an institution.

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Samuel #3-2

Boy, Born June 3, 2003

Samuel has Down syndrome, an undescended testicle & flat feet. He also has a functional heart murmur that does not require therapy. He is integrated in a room with healthy children. He walks independently. He can drink out of a cup but still requires assistance with feeding. He carries our simple verbal instructions. He seeks out the company of adults. His development is delayed in all areas.
His medical report was updated in March 2010. The photo is from 2009.

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Drew

Drew #6-1

Boy, Born April 8, 2004

Drew is physically healthy. His development seems to be more severely delayed than other children, but this could be a product of his environment. His medical report notes that he plays primarily by himself and rarely has interactions with other children.
Drew can sit independently and stands on his own in his crib. He pronounces basic sounds. When listening to music, he will hum along and rock in time to the beat of the music. He plays with toys and can transfer objects from one hand to the other. He is cheerful and readily accepts interactions with adults.

Drew has so much potential in a loving family that can provide therapy and support for him to grow and reach developmental milestones.

Medical report was updated in February 2010.

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Date of Birth: April 2003
Gender: Male
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Dark
Character: Kind, reserved, independent

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Zane

Boy, Born March 2004

This adorable 6 year old boy with Down syndrome was found outside a police station in March of 2008. His age is estimated. He is reported to have adapted will to life at the orphanage and has made many friends. He is very helpful to the teachers and care givers. He is able to take care of his daily needs, and speaks a few words. His caregivers find him to be loving, humorous, very adorable and having a kind heart. This lovable boy needs a family that is experienced with childhood delays and can be strong advocates for him.

Contact Erin Mower at Holt International for more info


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