SHELDON
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Child's Name: Sheldon DS
Gender: Boy
Date of Birth: Aug 2009
Continent: Asia
ID: Sheldon SP.SSX.0809.32058
This child is a part of the Special Focus Program.
Sheldon is a very active little boy who can crawl very fast. When he wants something, his nannies say he will crawl over and get it. He is a very determined little fellow. He is able to recognize his caregivers and distinguish them from strangers. Sheldon has Down Syndrome. He arrived at the orphanage when he was about a month old. He is able to sit alone and pull himself up to standing. He tries to communicate by babbling. He can pick up food and put it in his mouth. . He is a little bit small for his age. He has two hemangiomas on the back of his shoulder and one café au lait spot on his left leg above his knee. There is a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption. Please contact a waiting child case manager at ckids@wacap.org
SHELBY
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Child's Name: Shelby DS
Gender: Girl
Date of Birth: May 2004
Continent: Asia
ID: Shelby SP.FZ.0504.32442.0
This child is a part of the Special Focus Program.
Shelby is an introverted girl when around strangers. She goes to school within the orphanage and takes their special education classes. She has Down syndrome. Her nannies say that she speaks occasionally but not very clearly, saying simple sentences. They call her “very shy.” She follows directions when she wants to, but they say that she is very stubborn and very smart. She prefers to tell others what to do! She likes to tell the nannies when the babies need their diapers changed. Her nannies also say that she’s very good at reading facial expressions and how people are feeling. She was in a talent show at the orphanage and knew her part very well and was able to remember what she was supposed to do. She is able to dress herself. She has no simian creases in her hands, but her fingers are slightly shortened and stubby. The volunteer doctor noted that Shelby has a slight nystagmus, but her optic nerve appears to be normal. This child is listed with WACAP through a special partnership project with his orphanage. At this time, his file is not eligible to be transferred to a different agency.There is a $2,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption. Please contact a waiting child case manager at ckids@wacap.org
DANNY
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Child's Name: Danny Missing rib, eczema
Gender: Boy
Date of Birth: Sep 2010
Continent: Asia
ID: Danny SP.ZDJ.0910.32568.01
This child is a part of the Special Focus Program.
Danny is a cute little chubby baby boy. He is very outgoing and charms everyone around him. He was very busy, curious, and active. His nannies adore him. Danny is diagnosed with a missing abdomen muscle and missing rib. .The nannies also say that lately he has had some rashes on his cheek and they think it is eczema. He eats and sleeps well. He tries to talk with everyone and babbles a lot. We saw him using both of his sides equally and he would grasp things in either hand. The volunteer doctor who was visiting the orphanage noticed that his eczema appears to be in front of his ears and behind his knees. His tummy pokes out on the right side of his chest where a rib should be. . He can follow the doctor’s penlight from side to side and up. He was able to bear weight on his legs. The volunteer doctor also noted that his heart and his lungs sound fine. We asked the orphanage to provide us with an x-ray of his chest along with his medical file.
SAMSON
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Child's Name: Samson
Gender: Boy
Date of Birth: Sep 2009
Continent: Asia
ID: Samson SP.SSK.0909.32533.
This child is a part of the special focus program.
Samson is a sweet little boy with chubby little legs who likes to be held and comforted. When he gets upset, his nannies will hold him and pat him gently on his back. He likes to play patty cake. He is able to walk on his own. They say that he is not a picky eater and will eat everything. Samson has a bilateral cleft lip and palate. The nannies feed him using a spoon. He can also pick up food and feed himself a little bit. So far, he mostly babbles and doesn’t know how to say any words yet. We tried to see if he would scribble when holding a pen, but he didn’t cooperate and may not be able to do that yet. His caregivers also say that he doesn’t take off or put on his own clothes yet. The nannies say that they feel that compared to the other children his age, he is probably about 6 months or so behind in what he is doing, but they feel that if they could pay more attention to him that he would be able to catch up and would have more normal development. The volunteer doctor at the orphanage also noted that he has a slight pigeon breast (pectus carinatum).
Samson needs a family to give him the nutrition and attention that he needs to reach his full potential.
GENE
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Child's Name: Gene CP mild
Gender: Boy
Date of Birth: Jun 2004
Continent: Asia
ID: Gene SP.FJC.0604.32517.01
This child is a part of the Special Focus Program.
Gene was nearly 7 years old when we met him. He is described as a very happy child who likes to talk a lot. He is very smart and has an excellent memory and learning abilities. He’s able to count up to at least 20. The orphanage staff told us that they have not yet sent him to school because he is too young for that right now. He is a very handsome boy.
Gene is diagnosed with cerebral palsy that affects both his legs and his arms. His right side is more involved than his left and his legs more so than his arms. His left side is not very affected. He is able to walk well on his own, but since he has some difficulty with his gait, when he runs, he tends to fall. He has been receiving physical therapy for the last two years and the orphanage staff say that he is still improving. They say that he doesn’t have as many friends as the other children because he isn’t able to keep up with the other boys. The nannies say that in spite of his special need, he is fully independent. He is continent and is able to take good care of himself. His speech is very clear and is not affected by the cerebral palsy and he can see and hear well. The volunteer doctor at the orphanage noted that he has a right positive babinski sign.There is a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption. Please contact a waiting child case manager at ckids@wacap.org
PETER
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Child's Name: Peter leg difference
Gender: Boy
Date of Birth: May 2008
Continent: Asia
ID: Peter SP.FPZ.0508.32445.0
This child is part of the Special Focus Program.
Peter is an active little boy who will let nothing stop him – least of all his limb differences. He was born with one shortened leg and has a small kneecap and a bump near his knee on his other leg. He is able to crawl incredibly fast. Peter is also very afraid of strangers and didn’t want to show off when he knew that we were watching him. When he saw the strangers in the room, he began to cry and held tightly to his nanny. She tried to get him to stand or crawl for us, but he was too shy and didn’t want to be put down. Later, we did see him scoot quickly across his playroom when he thought that no one was looking. He’s also able to walk by holding onto furniture. He had just turned three years old on the day we saw him. He has all of his baby teeth. His caregivers say that he talks well in full sentences and he also likes to sing and put on a show. He’s a good eater and sleeper. We observed him playing happily with other children in a play room upstairs, but when he saw us, he stopped playing and began to cry a little bit. A volunteer doctor who visited the orphanage noted that his right leg is much shorter than his left and he seems also to have a hip problem on that same side – possibly an underdeveloped joint. The doctor also noted that he seems to have an underdeveloped kneecap in his left leg and a bony knob as well. Peter is an adorable, but shy little boy whose biggest need is a family of his own.This child is listed with WACAP through a special partnership project with his orphanage. At this time, his file is not eligible to be transferred to a different agency.There is a $2,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption. Please contact a waiting child case manager at ckids@wacap.org
FRANCESCA
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Child's Name: Francesca SB post op gait difference
Gender: Girl
Date of Birth: May 2000
Continent: Asia
ID: Francesca SP.FA.0500.323
Francesca is cheerful girl who is described as very smart by her nannies. She attends school at the orphanage in a special education class because she has an abnormal gait and they say that they can’t send her to a regular school. She was born with spina bifida and received surgery for it in 2006. She has been living in the orphanage since 2000. She is able to play the piano and played Edelweiss for us and while she played, the toddlers in the room danced to her music. She likes to do arts and crafts in the school. She also enjoys helping the nannies with chores for the baby room. She has an unusual gait when walking, swaying quite a bit from side to side. Her nannies say that she always smiles and is very patient and polite. There is a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption. Please contact a waiting child case manager at ckids@wacap.org
FRED
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Fu Yu
10/2/98
Male
Dwarfism
“Fred”
Child's Name: Fred
Gender: Boy
Date of Birth: Oct 1998
Continent: Asia
ID: Fred SP.FY.1098.32310.01
This child is a part of the Special Focus program.
Fred is an outgoing boy who was not too shy when talking with us. He attends school outside the orphanage and is in the 2nd grade. Because he has grown up in the orphanage, the orphanage started him in school at a much later age than he would have started had he grown up in a family, but they report that he is quite smart. He’s a very good student and above average. His favorite subject is math. He has dwarfism. He enjoys playing when outside of school especially with a ball. He has many friends of all ages. He’s very active and likes to run. He says that some of his favorite things are snacks and new clothes. Fred says that nothing makes him sad. When he sees an injustice for himself or others, he tells the teachers. His caregivers report that he is a hearty eater. He was very polite and always smiled at us when he saw us walk by during our visit at the institute.This child is listed with WACAP through a special partnership project with his/her orphanage. There is a $4,200 Promise Child grant for eligible families for this adoption. Please contact a waiting child case manager at ckids@wacap.org
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