Find My Family: Caleb

May 24, 2018 Children Who Wait 0 Comments

Caleb is a handsome and happy little boy, born in April of 2014 with Down syndrome and an endocrine disorder. In October of 2015, a lab test showed that his blood thyroid hormone (T4) was low. He has since been taking medication and is regularly examined.

Caleb likes to listen to music and play games. He is described as gentle, quiet, and shy. When he needs comfort, he will ask his caregiver for a hug.



Caleb can dress himself, put shoes on, and eat with a spoon, even if he might make a mess sometimes. He moves fast and can step over small chairs, get on tables, go up and down stairs, run, and jump. He is able to say simple words such as ‘mom’, ‘thank you’, ‘bye’, and other two syllable words.

Though he doesn’t go to school, he is currently attending a pre-school education class in the orphanage along with ten other children. He is able to understand and follow instructions given by the caregivers.

Caleb really likes to eat sweets, such as cake, candy, and other snacks. He also enjoys playing games and can be more focused than others if he is interested. He is described as cheerful, active, and is noted to get along well with the other children.

Caleb joined an in-orphanage care center, through New Day North, in October of 2015. New Day North hires, trains and oversees nannies caring for a designated group of children with special needs. New Day staff say that Caleb has brought a lot of joy and love to their room ever since! He is a happy little fellow with a big smile and a sweet personality. He loves cuddling and is often found crawling into somebody’s lap. Caleb has a contagious laugh and he adds so much joy wherever he goes.

Caleb is newly listed with Madison Adoption Associates. We are eager to see Caleb continue to learn and grow and we hope that he will one day have a forever family of his own!

There is a $1,500 agency grant for Caleb’s adoption with Madison Adoption Associates. Other grants may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances. Agency grants are awarded as agency fee reductions. MAA also partners with the Brittany’s Hope Foundation for matching grants, which are given out twice a year (January and July) and to families that are officially matched with a child.

Caleb needs a family with an approved home study to be able to hold his file or move forward with adopting him. If you have an approved home study or a home study in process and are interested in adopting Caleb, please fill out a free PAP Waiting Child Review Form, which can be found here.



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