View All Children's Stories

View All Children's Stories

In July and October of 2022, our organization worked closely with Madison Adoptions and the Central Authority of Colombia as we visited 16 foster homes and 8 high-risk orphanages. Our team was able to capture photos, videos, and detailed information about each child which we later shared with child welfare services in Colombia for distribution to the partnering adoption agencies. Shortly after returning home on July 7, our organization started advocating for these 43 orphans with the hope of finding a family for all of them. We have received hundreds of different inquiries requesting more information about adoption and we are happy to report that 11 of the children we visited now have committed families.

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  • Denver

    This handsome young boy, Denver, brings joy with a love for being tickled and his fascination with light-up toys. Despite facing challenges with microcephaly, neurologic development delays, and the need for a feeding tube, his resilience and joyful spirit shine through.

    His appreciation for simp...

  • Ali

    Meet sweet Ali. Despite facing numerous physical challenges such as epilepsy, difficulty swallowing, etc., her spirit remains resilient and expressive.

    Ali's communication shines through her beautiful brown eyes, conveying emotions, thoughts, and her love for music, movies, and the warmth of tou...

  • Neil

    This remarkable little guy is Niel, a spirited and resilient soul despite facing considerable health challenges. He finds joy in human connection, adores being carried, and delights in conversations, responding with gentle coos.

    Complicated health issues (including West syndrome), including a n...

  • Marco

    Meet Marco, a remarkable 11-year-old boy with a captivating smile that lights up his entire face. Despite facing the challenges of cerebral palsy, Marco's resilient spirit is undeniable. For the past six years, Marco has resided in an institution. When we met him, it was as if he knew our visit w...

  • John

    Meet John, an endearing eight-year-old with a heart as sweet as can be. Despite facing challenges with cerebral palsy, John is deeply engaged with the world around him. Having been in his foster home since a tender age, he has blossomed into an eager and active young boy.

    John's determination i...

  • Brock

    Brock, at nine years old, is a remarkable and resilient boy. He is a playful and sociable child, always open to connecting with others. Despite facing challenges such as cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, Brock radiates positivity and warmth. While he may have difficulty with verbal communication,...

  • Calvin (Part 2)

    Meet Calvin, a delightful and kind-hearted eleven-year-old boy who has been spreading joy within the walls of an orphanage his entire life. Born with Down syndrome, Calvin's spirit is as vibrant as can be, radiating sweetness and kindness to everyone he encounters.

    Calvin's days are filled with ...

  • Chanelle

    Chanelle has a deep love for music and a great sense of rhythm. She adores cuddles and responds positively to social interactions with an open smile. She's attentive, using gestures to express her needs.

    Despite some motor developmental delays, particularly in fine motor skills, Chanelle has rec...

  • Daniel (Part 1)

    Daniel is a sweet six year old boy who has a cognitive delay and possible ADHD. He is sociable, friendly and likes to interact with others. He like to organize activities and is very active. Daniel could tell us where he lives and what type of transportation he takes to get to his house. Daniel l...

  • Daniel (Part 2)

    Daniel is a sweet six year old boy who has a cognitive delay and possible ADHD. He is sociable, friendly and likes to interact with others. He like to organize activities and is very active. Daniel could tell us where he lives and what type of transportation he takes to get to his house. Daniel l...

  • Alfie

    Meet Alfie, a charming four-year-old with an adorable personality and warm heart. Alfie has cognitive delays and unique medical needs, but his enthusiasm for life is contagious.

    Alfie's curiosity is sparked by the stimulation of sounds and mechanical objects. When you talk to him, Alfie responds...

  • Angelo

    Meet Angelo, an absolutely delightful six-year-old with a heart as sweet as can be. Angelo faces the challenge of fragile bones and a cognitive delay, but his spirit shines brightly through his love for life.

    His favorite activities include the simple joys of playing with bubbles and creating v...

  • Azul

    Azul has such a sweet smile. He bonded with us immediately when we met him. He ran into the arms of Brady from our group and asked him to play. We noticed that he loves music and was able to use the camera on our phone. His care takers told us that he follows instructions and works appropriately ...

  • Bailey

    Meet Bailey, a sweet and resilient ten-year-old girl with a heart as warm as her smile. Bailey embraces both physical and verbal contact, finding joy in toys that make noise and responding to the stimulating presence of caring adults. Despite facing medical challenges, Bailey's tenacious spirit i...

  • Benito

    Meet Benito, a delightful 11-year-old boy with a heart full of joy. Despite facing cognitive and developmental delays, Benito's fun-loving spirit shines through, making every day a celebration for this little boy.

    Benito is a social butterfly, thriving on the attention and company of those aroun...

  • Bria

    Introducing Bria, an adorable little girl with a heart full of charm and a captivating smile. Born with Down syndrome and strabismus, Bria embraces the joy of human connection and loves being the center of attention, radiating warmth wherever she goes.

    While Bria's attention span may be short, h...

  • Camilo

    Ten-year-old Camilo is incredibly fun and exceptionally intelligent! He radiates affection and a deep yearning for love and connection. We have every confidence that Camilo is poised for success in a loving home, where his vibrant energy and love for soccer can truly shine. 

    Camilo is eligible f...

  • Carlin (Part 1)

    Meet Carlin, an adorable little guy radiating calmness and love to everyone around him. Currently thriving in second grade, Carlin has a unique and compelling story that adds to his charm.

    While adjusting to social interactions has been a process, Carlin's expressive nature shines through as he ...

  • Carlin (Part 2)

    Meet Carlin, an adorable little guy radiating calmness and love to everyone around him. Currently thriving in second grade, Carlin has a unique and compelling story that adds to his charm.

    While adjusting to social interactions has been a process, Carlin's expressive nature shines through as he ...

  • Carlins foster parent's story

    Meet Carlin's foster parents!

    Carlin is eligible for a HEROES Adoption Grant! Click here to learn more about this amazing way to offset the cost of adoption, and gain more financial clarity during your adoption journey.
    https://rods.org/apply-for-a-grant/

    If you're feeling inspired to inquire ...

  • Emilio

    Emilio is ten years old. He has type one diabetes, as well as a slight developmental and cognitive delay. He is very social and loves to be around people. He has many good friends and is attached to his caretakers. He is collaborative, attentive and he listens to the local rules and norms. He cur...

  • Finn

    Meet Finn, a delightful seven-year-old boy with a heart full of sweetness and potential. Despite facing challenges with cerebral palsy, Finn finds joy in simple pleasures, such as listening to stories and music.

    Finn's eyes light up when he gets to experience sunshine during his outdoor adventur...

  • Finnick

    Meet Finnick, a remarkable young man who greeted us with the most radiant smile, eager to showcase his accomplishments in school. With a sweet and sociable personality, Finnick is approaching his 13th birthday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life.

    Finnick's charm goes beyond his a...

  • Flint

    Flint is a sweet nine year old boy who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He likes music and watching tv. He is not shy. He likes interacting with others and has a beautiful smile. Flint has a beautiful light to share with others. He radiates joy and love. Please consider if this sweet boy is meant...