Love for Kids with Hepatitis

      Today I am pleased to introduce you to several kids who have a diagnosis of either Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are different from each other, but both can cause liver issues. Other kids are noted to be carriers of one of these diseases or to have tested positive at some point, but do not have any current symptoms.
       First, meet Frye who lives is Asia.  Frye was recently listed on Reeces Rainbow and currently has $0 in his grant. Would you be the first to support him by donating? Or are you the new family for this boy who will turn 8 next month? Read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/85255/frye.

      Next, meet Tadee who turns 11 this month and lives in Eastern Europe. She needs someone to give her a chance and help her meet her full potential in her forever family.  Please read more about Tadee at http://reecesrainbow.org/56677/tadee.

    Next, meet Leilani who also lives in Eastern Europe.  She has a large grant of $8,916 to help with the cost of her adoption.  Please read more about this special princess at http://reecesrainbow.org/53187/leilani.

    Finally, meet Colton who has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and is Hepatitis B+.  Colton is now nine years old.  You can read more about his personality and skills at http://reecesrainbow.org/75634/colton.

Love for Kids with Epilepsy

  Today I have some wonderful orphans to introduce you to! They have all been diagnosed with conditions that include seizures (some are well controlled by medication). To find more of these kids, please search Reeces Rainbow for:
Epilepsy, epileptic, seizures, convulsive, West syndrome

    First, meet 12-year-old Serene who lives in Eastern Europe! She is diagnosed with epilepsy and attends a mainstream school where she enjoys studying math. Serene is waiting for a family to come for her! Read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/69587/serene.  

     Next, meet 7-year-old Josiah who lives in Latin America.  Josiah has diagnoses of cerebral palsy and seizures. He also has a significant grant of $7,503 which will be a great help for his future adoptive family.  Please read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/22146/josiah. 

      Next, this is 11-year-old Heather who lives in Asia! Heather's profile includes plenty of information about her personality and likes and dislikes. Please check it out at http://reecesrainbow.org/28416/heather-2. 

     Finally, this precious one is one-year-old Clarence! Clarence lives in a different country in Eastern Europe and is eligible for international adoption at this time.  You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/77209/clarence. 

Love for Kids with Mental or Developmental Delays

     The kids who I have the privilege for featuring today represent a catch-all category of kids who are waiting for forever families all over the world. A large number of kids growing up in an institutional setting have mental or developmental delays.  Some of the terms used on profiles to describe these kids are not what is preferred in this country, but please see past these labels to see the children. You can look for them on Reeces Rainbow by searching for:

Developmental Delay- developmentally delayed, brain development, cognitively delayed, intellelectual delay,  Mental Delay, mental retardation, cognitively delayed, dysgnosia, brain damage, Impaired intelligence

        Since there are many kids waiting for families in this category, I am only going to feature those who will age out and lose their chance to be adopted in the next year. Please help them get seen quickly! 
        First, this is Garion! He lives in Eastern Europe and needs a family to commit to him before he turns 16 in August. Please read his profile since there is a detailed description of him from someone who met him personally. Garion's grant is now at $1425 and you can read about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/65459/garion.

        Next is Benji who lives in Asia. He needs a family to complete his adoption before he turns 14 on July 31, 2015. Benji has a grant of $5065.46. You can read more about Benji at http://reecesrainbow.org/59804/benji-2.

         Next, this is Blaine who lives in Eastern Europe.  He needs a family to file commitment paperwork before he turns 16 in September 2015. His grant is at $426. You can read more about Blaine at http://reecesrainbow.org/59325/blaine.

      Next, this is Reign who lives in Eastern Europe. She needs a family to file paperwork before she turns 16 in December 2015. Reign has a large grant of $7,262.27. You can read more about this princess at http://reecesrainbow.org/59331/reign.

        Next, this is Amos who is also currently living is Eastern Europe. He needs a family to commit to him before he turns 16 in December 2015. Amos' grant is at $689. You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/51605/amos.

    Next, meet Chelsia who lives in Asia and needs a family to complete her adoption before she turns 14 in January of 2016. Chelsia is newly listed on Reeces Rainbow and has $90 in her grant.  You can read about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/87470/chelsia.

   Finally, meet Ezra who will be 14 in August of 2015. His adoption needs to be completed by that birthday and he only has $4.95 given to his grant so far.  Maybe you can give to him or even consider being his family. Read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/58818/ezra-3.

     

Love for Kids with Microcephaly

      Today I"d like to introduce you to some kids with a diagnosis of microcephaly or
microcephalus.  These terms refer to a condition in which the circumference of the head is smaller than average.  There are many potential causes of microcephaly.  All of the children featured today are available for adoption and waiting for a family!
      First up is a sibling pair who live in Eastern Europe. Lucy and Linus (internet nicknames are given to protect privacy) are 7 and 5 years old and have a list of diagnoses which includes microcephaly. They currently live in the same orphanage and have an emotional bond. Adopting them as a sibling set would ensure that they can live together forever. You can read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/59905/lucy-and-linus.

   Next, meet Gideon who is 12 or 13 and lives in a different country in Eastern Europe. Gideon has the benefit of a description on his profile written by someone who spent significant time interacting with him.  Please read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/70012/gideon-2 and help find his family.

       This next cutie is Michael who lives in Asia and had a rough start to his life.  He's ready for a new chance with his forever family.  Please read more about Micheal at http://reecesrainbow.org/46761/michael-2.

   Finally, meet Janelle who desperately needs medical care.  She is seven years old, but is described as the size of 6-9 months old. Janelle has a very large grant of $9,317.87! This will be a big head start for her new family. Please read more at http://reecesrainbow.org/9343/janelle4104.

Love for Kids with Heart Conditions

    Today I have the honor of introducing you to several wonderful kids with heart conditions who are available for adoption.  Some of these kids are in desperate need to surgery, while others have had successful operations and are functioning well. To find more, try searching Reeces Rainbow for: Heart Conditions, Atrial septal defect, complex CHD, cardiomyopathy, Ventricular septal defect, tetralogy of Fallot.
     First up is Caroline, who is now ten years old (this is a much older picture).  She has a heart condition and lives in Eastern Europe.  You can read more about her at http://reecesrainbow.org/84290/caroline.

        Next, this is Jake who lives in Asia.  He has CHD (Congenital Heart Defect) and is five years old.  Jake needs a family to love him and help him get all of the medical treatment that he needs.  You can read more about him at http://reecesrainbow.org/74602/jake-2.

      Next, meet Maddie who lives in a different country in Eastern Europe from Caroline.  Maddie is currently eight years old and she enjoys singing and helping.  You can read more about Maddie at http://reecesrainbow.org/38349/maddie-l.

      Finally, meet Robert! He is in need of heart surgery and is not able to receive treatment in his birth country.  Please help Robert find a family quickly so that he can live as long and full of a life as possible. You can read more about Robert at http://reecesrainbow.org/63435/robert-2.

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.