AMERICANS FOR INTERNATIONAL AID & ADOPTION (AIAA) SPONSORSHIP LISTING
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IMPORTANT: The following children are waiting for sponsorship. The road to adoption is a long one especially for the children with special medical needs and the older children. While they wait for their new families to "discover" them, their orphanages could use the extra sponsorship assistance.
AIAA’s WAITING CHILDREN OF THE WORLD
AIAA 18. Female, 7y 4m (estimated) THIS
LITTLE ONE IS NOW ON HOLD FOR A SPECIFIC FAMILY
UPDATE 3/05: On a visit to
the children’s home where this child waits, I was a pleased as always to
see her. Not much has changed from her recent listing but once again I was
struck by how much this little one tries to improve her speech at every turn.
She never seems to get frustrated with others for not understanding her and she
will continue to repeat herself in attempts to be better understood. She still
LOVES to talk and I find that with each visit even I can understand her better.
This lovable little one now knows we are looking for a family for her and se
says she really wants this happen.
This little girl has been
waiting for her paperwork to clear her for adoption for a very long time.
It’s now finalized. She was found abandoned and brought to her
children’s home over two years ago. Since that time I’ve been able
to watch her thrive. This child still has all of her baby teeth and we do think
that her age of six or under is accurate. Everyone adores her and has wonderful
things to say about her. I suppose the only people she occasionally bothers are
her friends as she is known to be a tattletale. She considers herself as the
helper for her teacher and her room mother. As such she wants to be sure they
know what went on behind their backs. Despite this fact, she has many friends
and she gets along very well with the other children.
At her children’s
home she attends school on a full time basis. Her teacher tells me that she
always wants to learn and is always practicing her work. She has come a long
way since she entered the classroom and her teacher is really proud of her. Her
biggest problem is her articulation. She is far more understandable now
especially when she goes slower. This is especially difficult because this is a
child who LOVES to talk and since she has a lot to say, she has to try hard to
be understood. She will need speech therapy after placement. Her teacher
considers her above average in her abilities. The teacher does tell me that she
is quite possessive of things and she doesn’t share things easily in the
classroom. If it is behind the teacher’s back, she will fight for her
toys but the minute the teacher has caught her eye, she will hand her toy (or
whatever she is using) over easily. She is extremely respectful of the teacher
and very confident in the knowledge that she has. She is happy to show of what
she knows. The teacher describes her as independent and a child who listens
well. She is not naughty. She is a happy child. Her caretaker repeated many of
the same comments above when I interviewed her. In her spare time she likes,
drawing, everything red, and sleeping in late.
AIAA 34, Male, 4mos
UPDATE 4-06: On a recent
trip I found this little one to be happy, full of smiles and very alert to
everything happening around him. This is a little boy who has received a great
deal of attention and who tends to be emotionally responsive but physically in
need of encouragement to meet new developmental goals. The fingers on his right
hand although not formed properly, do have some mobility possibilities. At this time however, although he tends to
bat at toys he does not spontaneously try to use them for grasping. I saw this
begin to change with daily encouragement. His very skilled and attentive
physical therapist is working with him to teach him to use his fingers as much
as possible. This little guy continues to be very vocal and responsive.
This sweet little boy was
born full term weighing 2.15kg. At his latest report he now weighs 4.1kg. This
is a little one who was born with irregularities of his fingers and toes. On
his left hand he has only one finger, on his right hand he has five webbed fingers,
his right foot has no toes and the left foot has what appears
to be two toes. This is a baby who will require the expertise of a hand and
foot surgeon once he arrives home. This cute baby has a name which translates
to be Lotus. Please contact us if you feel you can offer him the family he so
deserves. **A significant subsidy for the adoption of this special child is
available to qualifying families.
AIAA 35, Female,
1yr 4 mos
UPDATE 1/06: This sweet but
delicate little girl still waits for both a family and her next surgery. The
doctors still need her to gain more weight before they will be comfortable
doing her final surgical completion. A recent video shows her to be a very wide
eyed little girl who is curious and shy. She was very aware of the camera at
all times. Developmentally her heart is slowing her down. Although she can roll
well her mobility is limited to that at this time. To reach what she desires,
food, toys, friends or caretakers she rolls to reach them. She loves the
personal attention she receives in her early intervention program and is very
receptive to playing as well as receiving one-on-one attention.
This sweet but frail little
one has faced some challenges since her birth. Born with a heart defect, (Tetralogy of the Fallot) which
has slowed her down she has some catching up to do in her developmental
milestones. Despite her hospitalizations and one surgery she greets people with
a smile when someone talks to her. She loves playing with toys and will sit for
extended lengths of time reaching for, exploring and playing with toys within
her reach. She is a bit timid at this time and some of the other stronger
children who pull her hair worry her and tend to make her cry. Despite this,
she is comfortable with all her caretakers and those who are gentle. Due to her
medical condition at least one more surgery will be required. At this time they
are waiting for her to gain a bit more weight before they are able to set a
surgical date. She also can maintain a sitting position while playing for
extended lengths of time. Full medical reports from a major heart facility in
the city where she is living will be available with her child referral.
AIAA 38, Female, 2yr 7mos
UPDATE 4/06: During a trip
to visit this little one’s Children’s Home I was able to catch
glimpses of the little girl the staff had been describing to me. It was very
clear to this little girl that when I was around, I was focusing on her. She
didn’t like that. When she caught sight of me her general inclination was
to cover her eyes with her arm or to flop herself from a sitting position flat
onto the ground. With some persistence I was able to finally get far enough
away to get a good video of her. I was able to observe her stacking toys,
matching shapes into shape boards and following instructions of one of the
caretakers she is especially close to. The biggest concern for everyone at this
point is that she is still silent using no vocalizations.
UPDATE 1/06: This little
one was off the listings for quite some a while as we observed her development
over time. She had her surgery and the doctors are pleased with the results.
She is however unable to bear weight on her legs and did have a shunt put in
for hydrocephalus. The shunt is working well. Although she still has a way to
go, she is now a much more social and interactive little girl. She is a child
who easily greats her caretakers with a smile, enjoys a good laugh and who can
stand up for herself during a toy battle with her friends. She is residing in a
childrenıs home where both the medical, social and
developmental support is excellent. She is also receiving biweekly physical
therapy and early intervention services. At this time she is commando creeping
and sitting and playing on her own for extended lengths of time. A recent video
shows her to be curious and alert to her surroundings. I am expecting to visit
her orphanage in the next few weeks and Iıll be
updating her progress at that time. **A significant subsidy for the adoption of
this special child is available to qualifying families.
This absolutely beautiful
baby girl has fallen through all the cracks. Due to the fact that one of the
only orphanages that would be willing to take her in is overcrowded (they do
not feel they can do her justice right now) she remains in a hospital setting.
This little one was born with a Meningomyelocele and
need surgery very soon. For more information, here is a place to start
http://www.sbaa.org/html/sbaa_facts.html They are
trying to arrange for her surgery now but where she will go after that, we just
aren’t sure. I’ve been given assurances that she will be intaken by an orphanage we work with IF we can find her a
family. Her lesion is large and low. To date there is no associated
hydrocephaly.
AIAA 40, Female, 10yr 5mos
UPDATE 4/06: A recent trip
to this child’s Children’s Home afforded me the opportunity to get
to know personally this sweet and captivating child. She is now at the stage of
being in between childhood and becoming a young lady. Everyone including both
her peers, the younger children and the staff had only positive things to say
about this tender girl. After spending a few days with her I was really quite
impressed at her ability to sit with me and answer some difficult and confusing
questions. Over time her memories have begun to blur and it is clear that
although she tried her best to explain her past, that some of her memories have
begun to fade. She did her best to relate her story to me as she could remember
it. Her teacher tells me that although she has had previous schooling in her
native language, her schooling now in English, has not caused her problems. She
has much to learn but she is progressing well. I was told that she is a serious
and dedicated student who enjoys learning, follows directions and is a pleasure
to have in class. **A significant subsidy for the adoption of this special
child is available to qualifying families.
This young girl has been in
her present children’s home since November. She is described as a soft
spoken child who gets along well with both her caretakers and the other
children in her children’s home. She is especially caring and fond of one
of the younger little boys who needs a bit of extra help. She is always there
to offer him her assistance. In addition to this little boy she has also been
able to make a new best friend since her arrival. Transferring from one home to
another is always difficult but she was fortunate to transfer with three other
girls of the same approximate age. This made everything easier for all four
girls.
Previous to her current
move she was able to attend school. She is now attending the in house school
and learning in another language but things are beginning to be easier for her
and make sense. The fact that she had previous schooling is making a
difference. Although this shy child is not considered to be talkative, she
communicates easily and was very candid with the social worker as she described
her history and the difficulties she has experienced in her life. She was able
to share with that worker the details of her difficult home life and that she
is more secure now that she is living in this environment.
AIAA 41, Female, 9yr 3mos
UPDATE 4-06: I recently had
the chance to spend a considerable amount of time with this little girl. I
found her to be shy and loving. I find her much quieter now even with her
friends but she also seems so much calmer and at peace. Her teacher tells me
that she too has seen many positive changes in her since she has been in her
classroom. This is a girl who is working hard in class and trying hard.
Although it isn’t always easy for her now that she much learn in another
language she doesn’t give up. She very much would love to be a part of a
family and she so needs to be loved and given
individual attention. She seems to blossom with just a few extra hugs or when
someone pays a little extra attention to her. She now has a best friend that
she spends a lot of time with and when they are together I get the feeling that
this child is more of a follower than a leader. She is happy to not take center
stage and she and her friend are a very good balance. **A significant subsidy
for the adoption of this special child is available to qualifying
families.
This little girl was one of
the subjects of an article I wrote for the January 2006 RainbowKids
Magazine. The article, ıWill We Be Friends For everı can be found at this link: http://www.rainbowkids.com/2006/01/humanitarian/waiting106.chtml . She’s the child referred to as H.
At that time I’d just returned from visiting the girls and I thought I
had a pretty good idea of who they were. On this trip I was surprised to find
that this little one was not the extrovert and vivacious child I had thought
she was but more of a sweet, loving and warm child who is really quite shy on a
one-to-one basis. Her teacher tells me that she is now trying hard to learn in
a new language. She is obedient and well mannered in her classroom; she listens
well and follows directions from her teacher and her housemother without
complaint. She is learning more and more each day but it isn’t always
easy for her. Recently, a second interview with her proved to be equally as
painful for her as the one we did two months ago. She was not only shy but she
really was uncomfortable with the whole process. She really had to be pushed to
answer my questions and when she did answer, her answers were whispered. The
only time her voice was very strong was then I told her we were finished and to
say good-bye into the camera. Her relief was audible and so was her good-bye.
The social worker I was working with and her teacher both tell me that her
language and comprehension skills in her first language are very age
appropriate. All of this is not to say that she isn’t loud or unable to
hold her own with her friends. When she is with her friends she is certainly
outgoing and playful. The only time I saw this child sad was during a heated
discussion with one of her friends. Other than that she is usually smiling and
easy going. This is a child who has been in care since birth and has little
comprehension of what a parent is or does. She has now seen some of her friends
leave to join their families and she is clear that she too wants a family of
her own.
AIAA 42, Female, 9yr 3mos
UPDATE 4-06: A recent
extended trip to this child’s Children’s Home gave me a wonderful
chance to know her better. I found her to be quite outgoing and the strong
member of a lively group of children. She has leadership qualities and tends to
always be where the fun is. Her teacher continues to feel that she is learning
well and trying hard. She considers her to be an average learner and a
respectful child who follows directions well. This is a child who always seems
to have an impish smile on her face. Between her smile, her nose that wrinkles
when she smiles and her extremely deep voice, she continues to be a child I
remember when she is out of sight. **A significant subsidy for the adoption of
this special child is available to qualifying families.
Referred to as A, this
little girl was one of the subjects of an article I wrote for the January 2006 RainbowKids Magazine. The article, ıWill
We Be Friends Foreverı can be found at this link:
http://www.rainbowkids.com/2006/01/humanitarian/waiting106.chtml .This is a
little girl who certainly blossomed and came into her own as she adjusted to
her new children’s home. The shy and quiet little girl has pretty much
disappeared as she has settled into her new life and made new friends. This
little one continues to work well in class to learn in a new language and her
teacher tells me that she pays attention well too. The one word I can think of
to describe the little girl I see now, is full of fun.
She loves to be with her new friends, and she spends as much time as she can in
outside activities. She is often involved in games of chase, or other outdoor
activities and she always seems to have a smile on her face. Since arriving here
she seems to have made many new friends and she is rarely seen outside a group.
The only time I see any sign of the shy little girl I saw here a month ago is
when an adult asks her direct questions. At that time she politely answers but
not with the wonderful enthusiasm she has when she is outside with her friends.
Her teacher tells me she is picking up new information well and that she
follows directions and is very respectful in class. She is described by others
as very polite and kind hearted. The voice on this little girl is unique and
you always know when she is talking. Her voice is quite low and deep for such a
little girl. That along with her wrinkly nose when she laughs is just one more
way in which she stands out. **A significant subsidy for the adoption of this
special child is available to qualifying families.
AIAA 43, Male, 8yr 1mo
This special little boy has
been waiting for a long time. Although we were waiting for his referral for a
couple of years, he was only transferred to his recent Children's Home the
middle of last year. This little boy could best be described as FULL OF FUN. He
is a lively child with a continual smile on his face and a glint in his eyes.
When he first arrived he was in everyone's estimation, a complete handful. He was
never malicious or mean to anyone but on the other hand, he rarely listened and
definitely marched to his own drummer. This little boy has a heart condition
(ASD-Atrial Septal Defect)
that is quite stable right now and may or may not need future surgery. It is
felt however that his heart condition could be the reason for his smaller
stature and tolerated impish behaviors. Everyone just hated saying no to him
and as he looked a few years younger than his actual age, he was treated that
way. Quite simply, he was able to get away with almost everything by being
cute, playful and smiling. Much has changed over this last year. For one thing,
both his experienced caretaker, and even more so, his teacher, put their feet
down and demanded more of him. He has risen to these expectations and he is
doing well. In class, his teacher has much praise for him. Once he finally sat
in one place, he started absorbing his lessons well and she feels he is above
average in his learning abilities. He hasn't changed completely and he is still
full of fun but now it is much more age appropriate. This is a child who has
made and kept good friends and who is enjoyed by everyone. He is a child that
when he is interested and engaged in activities (such as building with Legos or playing games) can sit for an hour plus and be
completely absorbed. That being said, he needs an active family who can enjoy a
spirited child. **A significant subsidy for the adoption of this special child
is available to qualifying families.
AIAA 44, Female, 7mos
This most adorable little
one never misses a chance to giggle when she makes eye contact and receives a
bit of extra attention. She was the featured child in the March issue of RainbowKids magazine:
http://www.rainbowkids.com/2006/03/humanitarian/306waitingchi.chtml
. Her situation is one that will require extra time and dedication by
her new family. This little girl was born with a rare genetic disorder known as
Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (CMN).
Unfortunately this covers a significant portion of her lower body and her back
side. On her front, the nevi cover her from her waist area to the middle of her
thighs. On her back, they start higher up and extend down below her buttocks on
the right side and almost to the top of the back of her knee on the left. She
also has smaller patches on her upper back, her arms, head (pretty much hidden
by her hair) and tiny spots on her legs. In addition, she has a patch on the
top of her cheek (under her eye) on the right side of her face. The skin of
these patches is dark black and on her thighs it is covered with black hair. In
reading the research, it appears that there is a risk of degeneration to
malignancy. This is apparently however quite uncommon in prepubescent children
ages 0-7. Here are a few web sites to help you begin to understand this medical
condition. Please if you are interested; discuss this topic with a
dermatologist.
http://www.nevus.org/home/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=2
Having related all of the
above, I can tell you that just a few minutes with this baby and you donıt see much except her beautiful face and sparkling
eyes. This loving baby is on track developmentally and doing everything she
should just being the best baby she can be. **A significant subsidy for the
adoption of this special child is available to qualifying families.
AIAA 45, Female, 12mos
This is a social baby girl
who answers back when you engage her in an activity and focus your attention on
her. Although she is not necessarily free with her smiles, she does have a
sweet smile when she chooses to share it. We’ve been following this
little one for a while and she is doing much better than we first expected. For
a while we were cautious due to her head growth and her CT scan which were both
concerning. At this time her head is charting within the norm and possible
concerns of obvious neurological issues don’t seem to be developing. Like
many babies in this Baby Home, she is presently receiving ongoing physical
therapy in an infant stimulation program run by a therapist that comes
regularly to her children’s home. When I visited this little girl
recently (late February) I found her to be a baby who is very interested in
toys and who grabs them whenever they are within her sight and reach. When she is alone she “talks” to her toys. She
is however showing low body tone and although she creeps some on her tummy some
she is not yet starting to crawl or to place herself
into a sitting position. When placed into a sitting position she is getting
stronger and stronger and can play with toys in that position for periods of
time. Her physical therapist is seeing some steady gains with her and finds her
receptive and delightful to work each and every time.
AIAA 46, Male, 4mos
This expressive, wide eyed,
sweet baby boy was born weighing 2 kg. Soon after his birth, he was
hospitalized for an “excision of Lumbar Myelomenigocele”.
By the time he was discharged from the hospital he was described as
“conscious oriented, alert and playful.” His recovery was said to
be uneventful. For more information on this medical issue, here are a few
places to begin: http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs12txt.htm,
http://health.allrefer.com/health/myelomeningocele-children-info.html and
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1224.asp . On a recent trip (late
February) I found him to be a very alert baby who moves his arms AND legs well.
In addition, his lower body reflexes appear to be quite good and he is very
sensitive to having his little feet tickled. This is a baby who makes good eye
contact when you hold him and talk to him and who easily tracks voices and objects
with his eyes. His caretakers say that he is generally a “no
problem” baby. **A significant subsidy for the adoption of this special
child is available to qualifying families.
AIAA 47, Male, 11mos.
This sweet little boy is
happy almost all the time. He was born weighing 2.22kg and although they have
had some eating issues with him and he could certainly gain a bit more weight,
he is growing OK. This little one is special in that he is significantly
visually impaired. He is unable to open his left eye and his right eye has nystagmus http://www.nystagmus.org/aboutn.html with very
little sight. He can see shadows, distinguish light and dark and he is able to
track an object held very close to him. His birth Mother is described as having
a very similar visual situation. Although he is low toned and in need of
physical therapy this is a little boy who’s favorite position is on his
hands and knees looking very much as if he is ready to take off into a crawl.
He is able to maintain a sitting position when placed there but he hasn’t
yet mastered getting into that position himself. This is a baby who loves toys,
especially those that make sounds, enjoys babbling to those who talk to him and
to his toys and he has one of the best baby giggles I’ve heard. He so
very much needs the stimulation a family can give him. **A significant subsidy
for the adoption of this special child is available to qualifying
families.
**A significant subsidy for the
adoption of this special child is available to qualifying families.
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