There's an adoption advocacy site called Rainbowkids. It isn't an adoption agency but rather an organization trying to help children who are often overlooked from being adopted, which includes toddlers and children over three years old, and most of all, children with special needs of any kind.
For a link to the Rainbowkids site here.
It is important to understand that the privacy of these children should be protected. Rainbowkids does post bits of the profiles of their waiting children on social media, and that's all I am trying to do here. To view the profiles of the children I post on my blog you will have to create an account and do email verification.
Note: I do not post photos of waiting children in order to protect their privacy. You can view photos of waiting children by making an account on Rainbowkids.com
The reason I have chosen to feature children who have profiles on Rainbowkids is not only because I want people to consider adoption/international adoption, but also, maybe even more so, because I want people to consider the adoption of a child who has a special need. These children are overlooked so much, and need families. These children may not have the medical care they need in their current living situation. Many of these children need advocating, and if I can spread the word by posting about these kids on my insignificant little website, then at least I'm doing something! This cause is just so close to my heart knowing that other kids/teens don't have what I have.
Today's featured Rainbowkid is Finley. Link to full profile here.
Finley is 2 and waits in Asia. He is diagnosed with Hydrocephalus. The following is from his profile:
"Finley was born in March 2015. He has hydrocephalus, but it appears it is resolving itself and currently no surgery is required.A REPORT FROM MARCH 2017 SAYS:
Each day the nanny accompanies him to go upstairs and downstairs and basks in the sun. He is able to sit alone completely and crawl. He asks the nanny to hold him standing and jumping; he has a ready smile and can hold an object with his hand; he knows to ask food when he is hungry. Everyone says that he is a little gentleman and has that manner and temperament. He is fond of watching cartoons and likes musical toys; when there is music, he would imitate dancing with the rhythm.
For more information, please contact: [email protected] You will be asked to complete a parent eligibility form before any file information can be released.
Grant funding available to qualifying families up to $2500
Please be aware that children on our waiting list may be under review by multiple families. Additionally, a child’s availability status may change on short notice."