Teamwork Tuesday ~ Quinten

This week we are all blogging about sweet Quinten. He is 2 1/2 years old with grey eyes and his profile notes he has red hair, looks more like a strawberry blonde to me. Not that it matters, he would be cute with any color hair. His profile also says he is noisy and active. The current diagnosis is Down syndrome, delayed development, protein-calorie deficiency and non malignant growth.

I have 2 boys and I'm not sure if I have any photos of them like the photo of Quinten here. My boys are way too active and rambunctious and that's the way it should be. Unfortunately, Quinten doesn't have a picture like that because he is stuck in an orphanage. An orphanage with other orphans that all long to have a mama and daddy come get them. Can you see Quinten playing in your backyard? Could he be your baby boy? If not, you might know his mama. Please share his profile so his family can find him. Quinten


Here is more information to adopt in his region:
     3 trips are required

Both parents for first trip, about one week

2-3 month wait for the judge to appoint the court hearing

Both parents travel for 2nd trip, approximately 7 days

After the 30 day waiting period imposed by the judge only one parent need to travel for the 3rd   trip to pick-up the child, the length of this trip is 13 to 17 days depending upon the orphanage, district and the day of the week that you pick up the child. After which a minimum of 3 to 4 days is required in Moscow to obtain the child's visa and register at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Applicants should be no more than 45 years older than the child

Single heterosexual women may adopt; approvals on a case by case basis

This region prefers families with no more than 4 at home.

Total program and travel fees approx $35-40k

Fee includes a $1000 orphanage donation

One or two children can be adopted at the same time; approvals on a case by case basis

Judges pay close attention to a family's income level

No criminal background

No history of mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, or other mental health issues)