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Haiti

Joshua (COTP)

DOB: 5/16/07 DOA: 6/13/08 Joshua has cerebral palsy.  He can be very interactive and can comprehend what is being said to him.  But he cannot sit, hold his head up, or roll over unassisted.  He also has seizures that are being controlled with medication.  He loves when people sing songs with him.  Joshua is a very happy and loving boy.  He is always full of smiles.  His lab tests were normal.  A reduction in his adoption fees is offered.

 

Pierre

DOB: 12/1/07 DOA: 11/26/08 Pierre has cerebral palsy and sickle cell anemia.  His sickle cell is being closely monitored and he receives medication for this.  He also has a history of seizures.  He responds with smiles and movements when being spoken to or held. Pierre seems to really enjoy time spent in the swimming pool.  He cannot sit, hold his head, or roll over unassisted.  We are unsure how much he can see.  His lab test results for HIV and RPR were negative.  Information on Hep B is not available at this time.

 

Wilson

DOB: 8/4/08 DOA: 3/26/09 Wilson has constant alternating strabismus (crossed eyes).  He has experienced one seizure during his time at COTP.  He is being treated with anti-seizure medication but would benefit from testing to properly diagnose these seizures.  Wilson is now walking with assistance and with more physical therapy and practice he could soon be walking on his own.  Wilson's knees hyperextend making it difficult for him to balance.  He currently prefers to crawl or walk on his hands and feet.  He is quite adventurous! He loves sensory experiences such as playing in water and swinging on the swings.  His lab test results for HIV and RPR were negative.  Information on Hep B is not available at this time.

  

Nikensly

DOB: 3/19/09 DOA: 2/4/10 Nikensly has hydrocephalus.  In January of 2010 a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt was placed to drain the fluid that would otherwise collect in his brain.  Nikensly also has a history of seizures and is receiving anti-seizure medication.  He is currently experiencing excellent health and is gaining weight steadily.  He does not sit unassisted due to the weight of his head.  When laying flat he can roll himself from side to side.  Nikensly is also a very happy little boy.  He makes himself laugh by waving his own arms and legs in the air.  His lab test results for HIV and RPR were negative.  Information on Hep B is not available at this time.

 

Davideson (COTP)

DOB: 11/12/09 Davideson is a sweet little boy who needs a really committed family.  He is very active and very intelligent.  He will need a family who has a lot of structure and love and willing to work on bonding through everything he may face.  His lab test results were normal.  We are looking for an experienced family who (preferable) have their homestudy done, and with grown children or with children in the home who are considerable older than Davideson.

 

Ezekiel (COTP)

DOB: 1/10/10 Ezekiel is such a happy little guy.  He loves to sit outside and watch the leaves blow in the wind. His eyes light up each time he is given attention.  He loves to be held and even more loves to be tickled.  Ezekiel has the cutest little dimples and a beautiful smile that can melt anyone's heart!  He is always in a good mood and very rarely cries.  Even though his name was given to him recently, he already responds to it!  Ezekiel is a picky little guy and often requires special meals made for him as he doesn't like what the other kids are having.  He has only been at COTP a short time, but has already touched many people’s lives.  He is such a joy to be around and is loved dearly by his nannies, volunteers, and the other children! Ezekiel has cerebral palsy and cannot hold his head up, sit or move his limbs.  He is on Phenobarbital for seizures.  His lab tests were normal.  A reduction in his adoption fees is offered.

For prospective adoptive families interested in adopting one of these children, please download the Application Packet I for Adoption Services and the Application Packet I Addendum for Haiti Adoption Program.  Complete and submit to Love Basket with the requested, supplemental documentation and a check for our application fee of $95. If the family ultimately chooses not to move forward or does not meet all the requirements, we will return this fee to them.

 

India

M.
Male
DOB:  5/6/10 (estimated)

M. was admitted to the orphanage on 5/11/10 and has been diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III (Brittle Bone Disease).  By 6 months of age, he had already suffered 7 fractures.  Upon the advice of an orthopedic surgeon, they have administered a newly developed medicine “Bisphosphonate” which is to be applied under hospitalization for three days every few months until the age of 3 years.  This treatment was started in December 2010.  He appears to be meeting age-appropriate milestones and has gained weight.  His lab tests for HIV, Hep B and Syphilis were all negative.
 

K.
Female
DOB: 12/16/08

K. was abandoned and admitted to the orphanage on 6/16/09.  She is blind and has significant development delays. She came to the orphanage with malnutrition and a vitamin deficiency.  She has had issues with feeding and urinary tract infections.
 
She has been receiving her immunizations, and her blood work for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B were negative.  She smiles, has head control, rolls over and grasps objects.  Her general mental and physical development is currently listed as "weak".

H.
Male
DOB: 2/10/04

H. was abandoned and admitted to the orphanage on 2/9/09.  He is not been able to provide any information on his background or family.

He was taken for a 2-session psychological assessment and functional analysis.  He was cooperative and his level of comprehension was adequate. He was able to understand simple instructions easily.  Psychomotor activity was within normal limits and eye contact was adequate.  His intellectual age was assessed at 5 years and his mental age was assessed at 4 years 6 months.  However, his communication level was listed at 2 years.

He will require speech and language intervention in addition to regular instruction.

He has been receiving his immunizations, and his blood work for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B were negative. 

S.
Female
DOB: 10/6/06

S. came to the orphanage at about 2-1/2 years old.  She has profound visual impairments in both eyes, with no indication of what caused the impairment.  It was determined that the risks associated with treatment/surgery outweighed any benefit she might gain. 

She has been receiving her immunizations, and her blood work for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B were negative.

She appears to be well adjusted.

A.
Male
DOB: 7/2/02

A. was abandoned and admitted to the orphanage on 7/3/08.  He has not been able to provide any information on his background.

His physical development appeared to be normal.  However, at the time of admittance to the orphanage, he seemed to understand and follow commands, but was not able to speak.  He occasionally plays with toys and/or friends.

He has been receiving his immunizations, and his blood work for HIV, Syphillis and Hepatitis B were negative.

G.
Male
DOB: 8/28/04

G. was abandoned and admitted to the orphanage on 8/28/09 with moderate dehydration.  He has not been able to provide any information on his background.

His physical and mental development appears to be normal.  He is described as a cooperative, friendly child who likes to play with the other children his age.  He is receiving non-formal education in the orphanage.

He has been receiving his immunizations, and his blood work for HIV, Syphillis and Hepatitis B were negative.

S.
Male
DOB: 6/20/03

S. was abandoned and admitted to the orphanage on 6/30/09.

His physical and mental development appears to be normal.  He described as a cooperative, friendly, playful child.  He is receiving non-formal education in the orphanage.

He has been receiving his imunizations, and his blood work for HIV, Syphillis and Hepatitis B were negative.

With all the changes brought about by the implementation of the Hague Convention, the prospective adoptive parents must obtain an approved home study in their state of residence prepared by a state-licensed, Hague-approved agency, and preliminary approval from USCIS (I-800A) before they may officially accept the assignment of a specific child.

Please review the information contained on our Indian Placement Program page for the basic requirements.  For the placement of a special needs child, the requirement that at least one of the Prospective Adoptive Parents be of Asian Indian heritage may be waived.

When neither parent is of Asian Indian heritage, we require applicants have an active, Christian faith and will obtain a reference from their pastor/priest during the second application process. An infertility condition for at least one of the prospective adoptive parents may be required by the Indian court in the area where these children live.  Before disclosing medical/social information on a child, the family must complete our Application I and submit it with the supplemental documentation and a check for our application fee of $95. If the family ultimately chooses not to move forward or does not meet all the requirements, we will return this fee to them. 

These children may are be offered through other adoption avenues in the U.S., as well as by the orphanage overseas.  According to Hague Convention requirements, the assignment of a specific child to an adoptive family cannot be done until the home study and USCIS approval are in place.  We will do our best to determine the child's availability, but cannot guarantee that a child may be officially matched with the adoptive family at the time they are paperwork ready.  Even if the specific child is no longer available, there most likely will be other special needs children available.         (2/11)