My FOREVER FAMILY found me!

Maria (Masha)

Girl, Born December 23, 2006

I HAVE A $6,000 GRANT!!

Masha is a very special little girl.  Her birth parents have come to us seeking an adoptive family for their beautiful little girl.  Masha is a Christmas baby!!   She was born on the 39^th week, no complications during pregnancy or birth, she cried immediately once born.  Needed no intensive therapy after birth.  She has sandy hair and blue eyes.  She is very sociable and affectionate, joyful, started to sit on her own and crawl at 1 year and 1 month.  Babbling.  Caretakers really love her. The family is a “socially positive” family – no drinking, drugs, etc.  Both parents are healthy, have no infections, chronic or genetic problems that could affect Masha’s health. 

Masha has undergone full medical evaluation at one of Moscow’s central hospitals. She has been diagnosed only with Down Syndrome – cerotype 47,XX +21, no other pathologies of liver, infections, and other problems detected.  Hearing and vision normal.  Good reaction and motor functions.  In Masha’s medical card at the orphanage there are currently the following diagnosis: Down Syndrome, development and movement delays, crossed eyes.   Open oval window, functional cardiopathy.  Masha has lower muscle tone (to be expected in a child with DS – author’s comment).  In the Baby House the child has undergone two courses of massage therapy. 

• 2 trips, 5 days first, both parents travel

• 2 1/2 weeks second trip, one parent can leave after court

• Region prefers no more than 3 children at home

• Total program and travel fees under $19k

• Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation and a $500 waiting child donation

• Multiple children can be adopted simultaneously (from the same orphanage)

• Married couples and single mothers may apply

•   Easy travel and comfortable accommodations in Moscow

Our agency partner involved with this adoption is About A Child.  Please contact Victoria Kats at 888.596.2816 for more information.

I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!

for Masha