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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.
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 Derrick. Link to full profile here.
Derrick is seven and waits in Africa. He is sweet and loving according to his profile! He is diagnosed with Cognitive Delays and Speech Delay. The following is from his profile:
Our program coordinator visited Derrick at his orphanage on a recent visit, and describes him as very sweet and loving. Derrick was neglected by his birth family and tied in a room and left alone. He was rescued by concerned neighbors and was then placed at Peace Transition Home. Derrick currently does not speak and has significant delays due to having no human contact for his first few years in life. Derrick needs a special family who will love him and help him thrive and reach his full potential. Derrick would really benefit from regular visits of a specialist until his forever family finds him and brings him home, but the orphanage is not able to financially support these visits. We are seeking a sponsor for his specialist as we also advocate for finding a family that Derrick so much deserves.