Love for Kids with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

      Today I have the blessing of introducing you to several children with a diagnosis or suspicion of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. There is a great description about what may be involved in parenting these kids at http://reecesrainbow.org/new-family/newfamily/info-fas, which emphasizes how different each chid may be.  Please help share these kids who are all waiting for a forever family.

    First I would like you to meet Brittany! She is a nine year old girl who is a favorite in my family, so I am extra glad for a chance to share her beautiful face. Brittany's grant for her adoption is over $10,000! This makes it significantly easier for a family to complete her adoption.  You can read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/12956/brittany5802.

       Next, meet two brothers named Adam and Andy who live in a different country in Eastern Europe.  They are turning two and four year old this month and they both have a few disorders listed on their profiles.  You can read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/85366/adam-andy.

       This little one is Bentley who is a three year old in a different country in Eastern Europe.  His file also lists differences in his grant due to his birth mother's alcohol use.  You can read more about Bentley at http://reecesrainbow.org/65297/bentley-l.

        Finally, meet Julia who is 12 or 13 years old. She sounds like she would make a wonderful big sister as she loves to take care of baby dolls like they were real babies.  You can read more about Julia or help raise her grant at http://reecesrainbow.org/52637/julia.

Love for Kids with Cerebral Palsy

     So this post will be a little bit different as there are many many kids with cerebral palsy (some listed as spastic tetraparesis or CP) who are currently listed on Reeces Rainbow.  I can't possibly pick four to represent them all. Instead, I am going to link to different age groups and genders and ask you to scroll through and find more of these loved ones. In some groups you may have to click on the "next" button to get to page two).

       In the Other Angels Boys 0-5 category, look for some cuties like Lars, Abner, Bram, Macarius, Asher, Clarence, Clayton and Caleb, Jace, Cameron, Roland, Clark, Zeke, Bradley, Griffin, Hector, Kristoff, Weston, Breckin, Mederick, Hollace, Avery, Wylie, Rory, Quint, Atley, Carter, Lucy and Linus, Ulysses, Shadrach, Kraig, Eldridge, Neil, Sutter, Tyran, Jonah, Richard, Wesley, Easten,  Adler, Geoff, Landon, Max, Wallace, Jeremy, Martha Max and Mark, and Kollen.

  
    In the Other Angels Girls 0-5 category, look for Fern, Rona, Jenny, Carole, Dorothy, Lucie, Dani, Sarea, Susy, Brinli, Annie, Marilee, Judy, Antoinette, Rose, Leilani, Neveah, Judith, Quinn, Clara, Nora, Henrietta, Yvette, Monacella, Aura Lee, Donna, Lizzi Belle, Scarlett, Colette, Cassie, Poppy, Bernadette, Maddie, and Nadine.

     In the Other Angels Boys 6-9, be sure to read about Carlton, Peter, Graham, Liam, Brandon, Paulo, Easton, Colton,  Drew, Jordan, Nicki, Jacque, Deacon, Matty, Simeon, Brody and Auggie, Jake, Tovi, Sergey, Bert, Franklin, Vijay, Quinn, Athens, Thomas, Josiah, Wayne, Noah, Jack, Hanson, Galen, Nate, Howell, Vitaly, Kyle, Cole, Denis, Preston, Marco, Shia, Mike, Lucas, Timmy, Zach, Thomas Quincy, and  Chasen.

    In the Other Angels Girls 6-9 these precious ones have CP: Kaylee, Haven, Zoey, Naomi, Marla, Rebekah, Janelle, Tiya, Wendy, Gabrielle, Daphne, Lexi, Janie, Carolina, Deenah, Aleah, Jewell, Harlowe, Waniya, Valery, Lydia, Kendra, Cadee, Alder, Sinclair, Irene, Chantelle, Celeste, Kanani, Trudie, Lorena, Daisy (PRC), Daisy, Nana, Katerina, Piper, Darina, Lanikai, Lorelie, Vera, Eponine, Tallie, Elayana, Mackenzie, Leigh, Gina, Posey, and Ysabelle.

  

     In the Other Angels Boys 10+ make sure to take a look at: Leonard, Solomon, Samson, Sealey, Fabio, Saam, Francis, Russ, Leroy, Blaine, Kristopher, Nehemiah, Denzel, Mason, Brandon, David, Flynn, Morris, Mario, Phoenix, and Sherman.

     And finally, these princesses are listed in the Other Angels Girls 10+:  Gertie, Veronica, Shirley, Molly and Marcey, Isolde, Francesca, Julia, Aurora, Brilynn, Reign, Shayla, Freida, Nadene, Reilly, Bianca, Sarah Anne, Laura, Sarina, Ellie, Jessica, Noel, and Miranda.

Love for Kids with Arthrogryposis

      Let's meet some cherished kids with a diagnosis of Arthrogryposis who are currently listed as available for adoption on Reeces Rainbow.  There are many dedicated advocates who would love to see these kids matched with a forever family. 
       First, meet Darby! She is less than two years old and was recently listed on Reeces Rainbow.  Please help get her grant started and help her find her family while she is still young.  You can read more about Darby at http://reecesrainbow.org/86168/darby-2.

      Next, this is Ian who lives in Eastern Europe and is 10 or 11 years old. Ian has a grant of almost $3,500 and there are plenty of details about his personality and functioning on his profile.  Please click to read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/85756/ian. 

        Next is Shawn! Shawn is 6 years old and lives in Asia.  Please read more about this boy with an infectious smile at http://reecesrainbow.org/70523/shawn-2.

           Finally, this itty bitty is named Ronald.  He needs a family and is blessed to be listed at such a young ages.  Please don't make him wait more.  You can read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/82255/ronald. 

Love for Kids with Scoliosis

     It's time to introduce you to some kids with scoliosis who are waiting to be seen by their forever families.  Scoliosis means a curve in the spine, and there are many people with personal experience with this condition who can shead some light on how this may impact daily life.
      First, this is Phillip who lives in Latin America.  Phillip is five years old and is very social.  You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/43908/phillip.

        Next, this is Sulley, who lives in Asia.  He has a diagnosis of Meningocele (Spina Bifida) as well as scoliosis.  Sulley also has a very large grant of $9,672! You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/60354/sulley.

    
       This sweet smile belongs to Isis, who is 11 years old and lives in Eastern Europe.  She has a list of special needs and needs a special family that can help her reach her full potential.  You can read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/61400/isis.

          Finally, this is Ricky who also lives in Eastern Europe.  Ricky is 14 years old and he lived with his mother until she passed away.  Ricky's profile states that he has been asking the team where his family is. Could it be yours? Read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/72620/ricky.

Love for Kids with Spina Bifida

      Today I have some sweet kiddos to introduce you to.  All of them have a diagnosis of spina bifida, which is a disorder which affects the nervous system.  All of them are available to be adopted and all of them are currently listed on reecesrainbow.org.
            First, meet one of the youngest children I have seen posted who is available for international adoption.  This is Lexi who is currently only 7 months old.  She is newly listed and it would be great if someone could get her grant started.  You can read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/86273/lexi.

      Next, this is Jared who is ten and lives in Asia.  His spina bifida has been operated on and he seems to have few lasting affects.  You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/61485/jared.

           Next, meet the beautiful Abigail who lives in Eastern Europe and just turned 5 years old.  Abigail has several enthusiastic supporters and now has a grant to support her adoption of over $5000! You can read more about Abigail at http://reecesrainbow.org/79238/abigail.

    Finally, meet Ellis! He lives in a different country in Eastern Europe from Abigail, and will turn two years old sometime this year. Please read more about Ellis and check out an earlier baby picture at http://reecesrainbow.org/79473/ellis.

Love for Kids with Other Physical Disabilities

         This post brings me the opportunity to feature several children who are waiting to be adopted with have a variety of specific physical disabilities! I'm not able to share all of the precious faces and stories, so please consider searching reecesrainbow.org to uncover more kids:

other physical disabilities, limb differences, syndactyly, humpback, dysplasia of pelvic joint , upper limbs dyskinesia, hemiparalysis, missing limb

         First, meet Warner! He is 6 years old and lives in Asia.  He has limb differences with his hands and feet, but has developed many ways to cope with his day to day life. Please read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/83553/warner.  

    Next, this is Francesca who lives in Eastern Europe.  She needs a family to commit to her and file paperwork this month! Francesca needs a miracle. Please pray and share her information and face. http://reecesrainbow.org/40648/francesca.

        This is Winnie, who lives in Asia and is twelve years old.  Her special need is listed as "mild humpback." Please read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/37547/winnie. 

     Finally, this is Mandy who lives in Eastern Europe.  She is almost 5 years old and at that point (early 2015), her country will deem her eligible for international adoption.  She has a significant grant of $4221. Please read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/9351/mandy4106. 

Love for Kids with "Sensitive Special Needs"

     So I've been away all weekend and away from my computer.  Time for a couple power posts to feature some very special kids in need of a family! These kids have been diagnoses with "sensitive special needs" such as genital malformations, anus atresia, and anal fistula.  All are available for international adoption and have profiles on reecesrainbow.org.
        First, this is Yerick. He lives in Asia and needs to be adopted before he ages out in November.  Please help find his family before it is too late.  You can read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/76164/yerick.

       Next, meet Audra! She lives in the same Asian country and will turn 5 years old next month.  Please click through to read the full information about Audra as she seems like a very special and loved little girl.  Here it is: http://reecesrainbow.org/81175/audra. 

      Next, this handsome boy is Rhyder who lives in Eastern Europe.  Like many children with this type of special need, he is described as having, "Absolutely normal mental development." You can read more about Rhyder at http://reecesrainbow.org/63531/rhyder.

 
        Finally, this is Callum who lives in a different country in Eastern Europe. He has several special needs and really needs a family to help him meet his full potential! Read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/74440/callum.