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, and I recommend you do.
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 Nathan, who is 3 years old and waits in Asia. He is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Albinism, Nystagmus, and Strabismus. Link to full profile here.
The following is from Nathan's profile:
Nathan walks independently and is able to run. He can throw and kick a ball.
Nathan’s general mood is serene, positive and the emotions correspond to the situation. He enjoys being jested, he smiles and reacts to unwanted separations by crying.
Nathan pronounces several one-syllable and two-syllable words, as well as separate sounds and sound combinations. He understands speech directed at him and follows instructions. He looks for support from an adult and enjoys personal attention.
Nathan’s attention is becoming more and more attractable. He demonstrates an interest in listening to music with headphones, drawing on paper and a magnet board, as well as to visual stimuli.