Love for Kids with Hydrocephalus

Today our featured kids are listed with hydrocephalus, which is the medical term for extra fluid in parts of the brain.  Some of these children have shunts and other medical treatment, but this is not available to  all of them.  Please consider donating to these kids or adding them to your family.

Meet Andrey! He is nine years old and lives in Asia.  He is described as "active" and "outgoing" and there is lots more information about his development on his profile. http://reecesrainbow.org/69778/andrey

This is Ginny, a five year old who lives in Eastern Europe.  She needs someone to see beyond her list of diagnoses to see their daughter.  More information at http://reecesrainbow.org/62857/ginny.

Julius lives in Africa and he was 18 months old when his profile was first posted on Reeces Rainbow.  He is described as sweet, content, and happy.  Please see more at http://reecesrainbow.org/63492/julius.

Darren lives in Eastern Europe and he is almost four years old.  He does not have a shunt and his untreated hydrocephalus seems to be impacting his quality of life.  Please consider him! More information at http://reecesrainbow.org/60115/darren.

Mara is 10 or 11 years old and lives in Eastern Europe.   Someone has met Mara personally and described her as lovable and well behaved.  Please read more about Mara at http://reecesrainbow.org/53072/mara.

Neil is almost 5 years old and lives in Latin America.  He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus and he has had seizures.  Neil has $1000 grant available to help with his adoption and there are pictures of him available for serious inquires.  See more at http://reecesrainbow.org/20047/neil.

Finally, this is Marty who lives in Asia.  Marty is 12 years old and lives in Asia.  His hydrocephalus is considered to be "cured" and he does currently have a blood disorder.  Marty is described as intelligent and helpful.  More information is at http://reecesrainbow.org/64976/marty. 

Love with Kids with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

This week, Feb 15-21, 2014 is going to include a focus on kids with cognitive and developmental delays.  Although many children brought home have some form of "orphanage delays," these children are ones with documented mental, cognitive or developmental delays.  I have divided them into several groups over the week depending on the wording in their profiles on reecesrainbow.org, but please know that these are probably artificial distinctions.  Thanks!

Today, the focus is on children with diagnosed or suspected fetal alcohol syndrome.  Like many disabilities, there is a huge range "normal" with these awesome kids.

First up is Brittany, a favorite in our family! Brittany lives in Eastern Europe and is eight years old.  Brittany loves to sing and dance and has been asking for a mama.  Please consider her.  Information including a link to a video of her is at http://reecesrainbow.org/12956/brittany5802.

This is Riley!  He is 5 years old and lives in a different country in Eastern Europe.  He does not have the most positive description, but needs a family that can see him for what he is, a boy in need of a loving family.  His profile is at http://reecesrainbow.org/66881/riley-l.

UPDATE: KASMIRA NOW HAS A FAMILY!!!! 
Next up is Kasmira, who will turn 2 years old in March of 2014.  She lives in Eastern Europe as well, and is diagnosed with FAS, a heart defect, and developmental delay.  Please see more at http://reecesrainbow.org/63783/kasmira-l.

Andrew is 12 years old and lives in Eastern Europe.  He is one of many who "shows characteristics of FAS" without a confirmed diagnosis.  Please read more about him here: http://reecesrainbow.org/1427/andrew108. 

Sarai is 10 or 11 and lives in Eastern Europe.  In addition to being diagnosed with FAS, she is also HIV+.  Please help Sarai find the family that is a perfect match for her.  More pictures and information are here: http://reecesrainbow.org/52614/sarai. 

Finally, Ginger and Jamie are twins living in Eastern Europe.  They are six years old and must be adopted together.  There is a grant of $4620 to help with their adoption as well. There is lots of information, including a description from a family that met them, at http://reecesrainbow.org/41347/ginger-jamie-twins. 

Love for Kids with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a type of disability that affects movement and muscle tone and can have a very wide range of severity and impact on day to day life.  Cerebral palsy or CP is one of the most common diagnoses for the "Other Angels" on Reeces Rainbow.  Please consider searching for these awesome kids by searching "cerebral" on reecesrainbow.org since I can only highlight a few  today.

Jojo lives in Asia and has such a beautiful smile!  She is only eligible to be adopted until her 14th birthday, in July of 2014.  Please help find her family very soon!  More information at http://reecesrainbow.org/68341/jojo

Salome also needs to find a family very soon!  She will turn 16 in March of 2014 and needs to have paperwork filed with an intention to adopt her before that happens. Salome has a large grant for her adoption (when a recent matching grant it added it will be over $10,000) and a big fan club hoping that her family finds her very soon.  More information at http://reecesrainbow.org/59327/salome

Carl is 5 years old and lives in Africa.  He has cerebral palsy and is described as funny, smart and smiley. Please consider adopting him alone or with his best friend Clinton.  Clinton's information is at http://reecesrainbow.org/63486/clinton and Carl's is at http://reecesrainbow.org/63458/carl.

Molly and Macey are 10 year old twins that live in Eastern Europe.  They are available to be adopted together.  Please see more information at http://reecesrainbow.org/71077/molly-marcey

Dagmar just turned 15 years old and he lives in Eastern Europe.  He has a significant grant of $8251 and really needs out of his institution.  Please consider bringing home this handsome boy.  More information is available at http://reecesrainbow.org/59403/dagmar

Zeke is described as a happy and wiggly four year old boy who lives in Latin America.  Perhaps he is meant to be your son?  Please read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/25079/zeke

Thomas is five years old and lives in Asia.  He can draw, sing, catch a ball, and go up stairs.  Please read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/47127/thomas

Finally, this is Aurora, who lives in a different country in Eastern Europe.  She is 11 years old and has lots of detailed information available at http://reecesrainbow.org/36274/aurora-l.  Please consider her or one of these other beautiful children. 

Love for kids with Scoliosis and Arthrogryposis

Today, my focus is on kids with two different kinds of physical impairments, scoliosis and arthrogryposis. Please consider spreading the word about these kids, donating to their grants, or giving Love Notes this month!

First up today is Alyssa, who lives in Asia and will "age out" and lose her chance to be adopted internationally when she turns 14 in November.  There is probably time for a family to start the process and get to her in time if they start soon!  Alyssa has a list of medical and physical needs including scoliosis, but she needs a family to see her as a person instead of a list.  More information at http://reecesrainbow.org/65423/alyssa

Next up is Dmitri.  He is ten, lives in Eastern Europe and has been listed on Reeces Rainbow for awhile without the benefit of a picture or any personal information.  Someone please take a chance on Dmitri.  His profile is at http://reecesrainbow.org/1437/dmitri4307

Mason and Madison are siblings that lives in Eastern Europe and need to be adopted together!  He is 13 years old and has scoliosis and a heart condition.  She is 16 and also has a heart condition.  They have a grant of $2219 to help with their adoption.  Please click for more information at http://reecesrainbow.org/54645/mason-madison

Andrea lives in Africa and is at least 4 years old.  She is dealing with scoliosis and some possible other issues and has recently learned how to sit up! Please check on her at http://reecesrainbow.org/53411/andrea-2

Kelton is 19 months old and lives in Latin America.  He has arthrogryposis, which affects his ability to bend his arms and legs.  Please see more information about this young one at http://reecesrainbow.org/72346/kelton.

Kambry is 6 years old and lives in Eastern Europe.  She has been diagnosed with a type of arthrogryposis called Freeman Sheldon.  Please read for more information at http://reecesrainbow.org/64344/kambry.

Finally, I would like to share Raymond!  He has a grant of over $3800 to help with his adoption from Eastern Europe.  Raymond has an eye condition in addition to his arthrogryposis.  Please see http://reecesrainbow.org/22324/raymond3501 for more information.  

Love for Kids with Spina Bifida

Today's post is about kids with spina bifida, a type of physical impairment.  Spina bifida affects the spinal cord and there is a wide range of daily functioning.  Please consider giving to these kids or adding them to your family.

First up is Twyla! Twyla has a couple obstacles to overcome in the quest to be found by her forever family.  She does not have a photo posted on the advocacy site Reeces Rainbow.  Also, she will age out and be ineligible to be adopted in October of 2014.  Please see beyond these obstacles and read her description at http://reecesrainbow.org/64526/twyla.

Next is Aaron!  He lives in Asia and is three years old!  He can crawl and loves to play with stuffed animals.  Please see more information at http://reecesrainbow.org/54422/aaron

Valery has a grant of over $4500 to assist in her adoption.  She is seven years old and lives in Eastern Europe.  She is facing both spina bifida and cerebral palsy and is ready to be chosen by her forever family.  Please read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/741/valery1105

Meet Jared!  He is nine years old and currently lives in Asia.  He has post operative spina bifida and is functioning extremely well currently.  Please read lots of details at http://reecesrainbow.org/61485/jared

Brenden is less than two years old and is available for adoption from a country in Latin America.  He is described as a sweetheart learning to say several words.  Please check him out at http://reecesrainbow.org/72334/brenden

Mercy lives in Eastern Europe and is four years old.  Her diagnoses include spina bifida and a few other physical concerns.  She has a large grant of $4779 to help with her adoption!  Information at http://reecesrainbow.org/1681/mercy4811

Love for Kids with Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate

This week, I will be focusing on more of the Other Angels on Reece's Rainbow that are eligible to be given Love Notes during February.  Specifically, this week Feb 8-14, I will be focusing on kids with Physical Impairments.  First  up, kids with Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate.  Although every child is different, this is often considered a more "minor" special need in many instances.  Please consider spreading the word, donating to, or bringing home one of these precious ones.

 First up is Eliah!  He lives in Asia and will lose his chance to be adopted on his 14th birthday in March of 2014.  As in, next month!  Please please help get his face out there so his mom or dad can see it. http://reecesrainbow.org/69483/eliah has lots more information.

Kathleen is 9 or 10 and lives in Eastern Europe.  Her cleft palate has not been repaired and therefore she is not able to communicate through speaking.  She is described as sweet and cheerful and has a grant of over $2000 to help with her adoption.  Please see http://reecesrainbow.org/52247/kathleen for more information.

Kyra is a seven year old in Eastern Europe with several special needs including cleft lip and palate.  There has to be a family out there for Kyra that will see through a written description and find their daughter waiting to be loved.  http://reecesrainbow.org/67751/kyra

Gene is an eleven year old boy living in Asia and waiting for his turn to be adopted. He understands adoption well as he has seen several of his friends be chosen in the past few years.  Please consider starting out his grant (he has a pesky $0 at the moment) or bringing him home.  More information at http://reecesrainbow.org/71268/gene-2

Rose is only three years old and at least at the time of this picture was in need of some corrective surgery.  Please read http://reecesrainbow.org/71821/rose-2 for more information about her.

Finally, please consider Galvin who is seven years old and waiting in Eastern Europe for his family to find him.  He also is dealing with several different issues and needs the love of a family to reach his full potential.  His information is at http://reecesrainbow.org/47588/galvin.

Love for Kids with Vision Impairments

There are many children available for adoption who are blind or who have difficulties with their vision. Please consider spreading the word about these kids, donating to their grants or to the Love Notes program, or even adding one to your own family.

Todd is a four year old (this may be an older picture) currently living in Eastern Europe.  He is listed as "blind" but may have some vision.  More information about him is here: http://reecesrainbow.org/41120/todd

Trixie is 9 and lives in Asia.  She attends a School for the Blind, walks well with a cane, is able to help with chores, and is described as patient and kind.  She has only been listed on Reeces Rainbow for a little while, and unfortunately no one has started her grant yet.  Please read up on this precious one at http://reecesrainbow.org/69502/trixie.

Beck lives in Africa and he is six years old. He had cataract surgery and can now see light and dark.  Please see more information at http://reecesrainbow.org/64041/beck.

Finally there are several kids listed on At Risk of Aging Out whose needs include some type of vision impairments.  First up, Elizabeth is 13 years old and will age out (not be able to be adopted) in December of 2014 when she turns 14.  A family interested in adopting her should start the process very soon to get to her in time! Please read more about her here: http://reecesrainbow.org/71675/elizabeth-2

Daniel has congenital cataracts and will turn 14 in March of 2014!  He is described as respectful, gentle, and helpful.  At this point, Daniel would need to be added onto an adoption from his country already in progress.  He has a grant over $2000 to help with his adoption. Please help spread the word! http://reecesrainbow.org/69044/daniel-2

Sarah also lives in Asia and will age-out when she turns 14, in November of 2014.  Her time is ticking away, please consider her! http://reecesrainbow.org/69159/sara

Don Michael attends a school for the blind, and he can run, ride a bike and navigate the subway.  He will turn 14 in May of 2014 and needs to be adopted before that.  At this point, he will probably need to be added to the adoption of a family already in process for his country.  Please spread the word and help him find his family in time. http://reecesrainbow.org/72705/don-michael