All to often....

All to often people say that they cannot adopt internationally because it is too expensive to travel overseas to bring a child home, or that they can't leave the family they already have at home. This post is an answer to those excuses. These children already live in the United States where the cost of adopting is significantly lower and you do not have to spend any great deal of time away from your family.



                                                  This AMAZING little trooper is ALEX

   
                                            

Alex is a 5 year old boy of chinese heritage currently living in New York. He was born at 26 weeks.He has lived his entire live in medical facilities and institutions .His current medical condition is very stable his medical diagnoses include developmental delays, cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, GERD and retinopathy of prematurity. He receives all nutrition via G-tube. He is currently in a wheelchair.

 Alex is eligible for New York State adoption subsidy assistance. This will automatically provide him with a Medicaid card, usable in every state. Additionally, he will receive a monthly cash entitlement payment. Both components of the adoption subsidy assistance are available to Alex without regard to the income of his adoptive family, and will continue until he is an adult. 

Alex’s birth parents have been very involved in his life from the beginning. They are committed to finding him a loving family who can nurture him and care for his many complex needs. They wish to be involved in an open adoption with email communication, pictures and the possibility of visits.

For more information on Alex PLEASE visit the Spence Chapin website at this link, it includes a wonderful video of Alex showing off his wonderful personality.
http://www.spence-chapin.org/adoption-programs/b1h_waiting_children.php?id=56



Next Up in Jaleen

He is a beautiful five year old from Texas. He has Down Syndrome and allergies.

He is a very affectionate happy little boy with an incredible zest for life. He loves to play, watch cartoons and get into mischief (sounds like a pretty typical little boy to me.) Jaleen LOVES learning and going to school.His foster mom says he is always ready when school starts in the morning.He takes redirection well and is looking for a structured family to bring him home to be their baby forever.

For more about Jaleen follow this link:

http://photolisting.adoption.com/foster-adoption/children/jaleen-23944

All too often when people do decide to adopt they want a very young child who they can integrate into their family with ease and comfort, and all though older children take extra work any family who has adopted an older child will tell you that they have reaped they rewards of bringing them home in spades. So this next little bit is in honor of older children who so desperatly need the love and fufillment that a family can bring, and who have more than likely been passed over time and again....

 

Who could deny that BEAUTIFUL face.

Steven is an adorable 6 year old little guy who currently lives in California.

Steven is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and seizure disorder. Although he has some limitations with mobility he is active and can crawl around. Steven is able to put weight on his feet. Steven demonstrates some developmental delays and is working on getting potty trained. Despite his limitations, he is loving, sweet and a great sport.

He has two brothers one of which is his twin and needs to maintain contact with them through visits and such. For more info on Mr. Steven visit:

http://www.adoptuskids.org/_app/child/viewp.aspx?id=35112

Caiden is 6 and has Down Syndrome.He currently resides in North Carolina, and his social worker is looking for a two parent family to love him for life. Caiden is a very soft and tender child who likes to give hugs and kisses and touch people's faces.He LOVES toys of all kinds and does well during car rides.Some of his favorite games are chase and peek-a-boo and hiding games.He such an amazingly sweet and affectionate child who so badly needs someone to love him the way that he loves the world around him.



Link to learn more about Caiden and hopefully inquire about being his forever family:
http://www.adoptuskids.org/_app/child/ChildViewNoBanner.aspx?id=43348&sid=11




Meet Noah

This fun loving Alabama boy knows how to have a good time. He is known for listening to music and always having a smile.He enjoys McDonald's listening to music on his way to school, and cuddling with his brood of stuffed animals in his bean bag chair. He eats independently dresses himself, and puts on his own shoes.



This blog post is the first of many highlighting kids with special needs here in the us. Hope you will stay tuned.