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 Ella. Link to full profile here.
Ella is 5 and waits in the Asia. The following is from her profile:
Ella is an outgoing little one who likes to laugh. She gets along well with caregivers and friends, and attends preschool. Her favorite activity is playing outdoors. Ella received surgery for spina bifida when she was a baby; an MRI from March 2018 shows scoliosis and hydronephrosis. When she was a year old, Ella could roll over, crawl, and sit, and was able to pass a toy from one hand to the other. She was imitating words, and would turn when she heard her name called. Now at almost five years old, her motor development is typical, and she can walk, run, and go up and down stairs. Caregivers report her cognitive development is on the same level as peers, and she understands instructions. She can feed herself with a spoon and dress herself. Ella needs a family who can continue her attentive care so she can grow up healthy and happy!