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Waiting Children: India
Our waiting children in India are typically in good health with normal development; some have minor and/or correctible special needs. All are available due to abandonment and little or no family history is available. Under the new Hague system, families are not able to accept child referrals prior to their I800A approval. MAPS seeks families who are currently I600A approved (prior to April 1, 2008), I800A approved, or have applied for I800A approval prior to January 1, 2009. However, even if you are still at the beginning stages of the home study and adoption process, please do not hesitate to contact the India program coordinators to speak more about the waiting children and the India program.
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Girl, 2 years old
She was born to an HIV positive mother but is negative herself (determined
through negative test results at 7 months and 18 months). She had a small
abscess of unknown origin on her lower spine as an infant. The abscess was
drained when she was an infant and she has been cleared of any concern of
potential spinabifida. Her medical information indicates an initial
diagnosis of "failure to thrive" however, she is growing well now and is
charming and interactive according to everyone who meets her. The only
remaining concern with this little girl is a mild defect called "mandibular
hypoplasia of her lower jaw". Her jaw is slightly under-formed on the right
side of her face and her mouth opens a bit sideways. this condition is
something that needs to be monitored over time. It may require surgery in
the future. She is describes her as very alert, oriented, curious and
responsive. She walks on her own, talks (words like "auntie, yes, no"), has
normal intelligence and emotional status. According to the child study "she
is actively accepting everyone with a smiling face".
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Sibling girls, 5 ½ and 4 ½ years
Older sister is described as very active and talkative. She is a keen learner and loves drawing and singing. Younger sister is described as quiet and affectionate. She loves group games and interacts well with caretakers and other children. The sisters are described as having a strong sibling bond.
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Boy, 4 ½ years
The boy is described as quiet and reserved. He takes his time to build rapport with other children. He shows a slightly subnormal IQ on evaluation. He has shown normal physical development. He has mild expressive language delay due to dysarthria, probably as a result of inadequate stimulation, but he is improving rapidly with aggressive speech therapy. |
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Boy, 2 ½ years
He is described as “keeping a normal attitude, obtaining a social smile and is actively engaged with his peer groups.” He also has developmental delay as well as malnutrition. He was treated for TB Bronchopneumonia and has a recurrent wheeze. |
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Information about associated health conditions. |
Your MAPS India Adoption Staff
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Kate Emery has a BA in Anthropology from Colby College and professional experience with families and children through the Readak Educational Services, in which she coordinated and taught 4-6 week intensive study skills courses throughout the U.S. and in Jamaica.
E-mail: katee@maps-worldwide.org
Phone: (207) 775-4101 |
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Sarah Groff, BA
Sarah graduated from Boston College with a BA in Human Development. Her
professional experience includes mentoring children in the Boston Public
School System and assisting refugee families through the International
Rescue Committee. While completing her degree, Sarah served as an intern
here at MAPS several years ago, assisting staff and families in our Russia
program.
E-mail: sarahg@maps-worldwide.org
Phone: (207) 775-4101 |
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