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| Listed April 2023 |
"Samara" & "Mia"
Introducing adorable twins "Samara" & "Mia"! Samara & Mia are 10 years old and living in South America. Both girls are diagnosed with ADHD, and ODD. Samara has additional diagnoses of an intellectual disability and developmental delay, while Mia has an additional diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
These sweet girls are very close, and enjoy spending time together! They are so much fun and would bring so much joy to a family.
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"Samara"
Samara enjoys playing with her classmates and neighbors. She likes playing with dolls, going to the park, coloring, singing, and painting. Samara loves to wear pretty dresses, and receiving compliments and rewards. She loves sweets, but doesn't like salad! Her favorite colors are red and fuchsia.
"Mia"
Sweet Mia also enjoys playing with her peers and neighbors. She likes to look pretty, and receiving compliments and rewards. Mia likes playing games, and swinging at the park. She loves to color, watching musical videos, dancing, and singing. She is a talented artist, and when she grows up she wants to care for animals. Her favorite animals are cats and dogs. Mia is quieter than her sister.
Mia takes good care of her belongings and personal hygiene.
Samara & Mia have a $500 grant towards their adoption with Madison Adoptions!
These sweet girls have been through so much in their short lives, and need a family that can support their needs and give them the love they so deserve. Don't let "Samara" & "Mia" spend yet another holiday season all alone. Click the link to inquire!
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UPDATE JULY 2024
Samara & Mia are now listed as "Mary Ann" & "Daisy May" with Lifeline Adoptions! These sweet little girls have waited so long for a family to call their own, and have experienced so much loss and pain in their short lives. I hope and pray that the perfect family for these twins comes very soon. Scroll above to make an inquiry! Their most recent update reads:
"Samara"
Samara loves playing with her sister and her best friend. She enjoys physical activities, such as bike riding and playing at the park. She also loves going to birthday parties and playing with barbies and dolls. She also enjoys playing the piano, and even just started music classes. She is good at coloring and dancing.
"Mia"
Mia loves being with her sister. She enjoys physical activities such as swimming, gymnastics, and skating. She also likes playing with stuffed animals, drawing, and coloring. She likes the flute and also enjoys dancing and singing. She is very happy and loves to be outside, eat ice-cream, and go to the pool.
Samara & Mia are now listed as "Daphne" & "Melanie" with Nightlight! They also have an updated photo, and while both look much older, they are still SO beautiful! Their most recent update reads:
These sisters have distinct and vibrant personalities. Both girls bring joy and energy to those around them.
"Samara"
Samara enjoys building with blocks, coloring, dancing, riding her bike, and playing with Barbies.
"Mia"
Mia loves attending her gymnastics and swimming classes, and she has a fondness for Hello Kitty.
UPDATE AUGUST 2024
"Samara" & "Mia" are now listed as "Rianna" & "Angela" with Children's House International! Their update with Rainbowkids reads:
These twins have been in care since they were four years old. Though the girls are currently living in separate foster homes due to special circumstances, they want to be together and to be adopted together. The girls have a traumatic history, and there is some sensitive information regarding their experiences and behavior that an agency can disclose to inquiring families.
"Samara"
Samara is enrolled in school and is in 2nd grade. Her biggest accomplishment has been socializing positively with her peers and being respectful towards her teachers. According to her teacher´s report, Samara has trouble understanding instructions, whether written or verbal, which is why she cannot fulfill her chores or participate in different activities. Her vocabulary is limited, and she cannot hold a full conversation. It has been observed that Samara has severe difficulties in her learning process: it is hard for her to understand new concepts, remember information, and apply it to different contexts. It has been required for her to receive specialized and personalized education. It is important to mention that Samara was in first grade for three years. Samara is a very affectionate child who has a lot of empathy for each member of her foster home. She does not jealous when her foster mother pays attention to other children. Angela requires guidance, support, and supervision to fulfill all her daily routines. If she does something wrong, she sometimes blames another child. Ever since her medication was modified (two months ago), she has been able to go to bed at a specific time and sleep throughout the night. She is still learning to manage her impulses and frustration, and sometimes she throws tantrums and becomes aggressive towards objects. Samara has a hard time following simple instructions. It is important to keep an eye on her since she is very active and restless. She can only stay focused for a very short time. Angela´s gross motor skills are good. In the year 2021, she had issues with her knees, and in a psychological evaluation it was stated that the child involuntarily tapped her feet, but there is no evidence of that behavior currently. Samara still needs to improve her fine motor skills. Regarding her language and speech development, she can say many words, but they are not fully comprehensible. She still uses short phrases to communicate, and she communicates better through facial gestures or body language. Samara has a cognitive delay, and she usually asks for help whenever she cannot do something. Samara is very sweet and affectionate, which helps her to interact in a positive way with other children. She does not get shy when meeting people. She is respectful towards authority figures, but does not always follow their instructions. It is important to remind her constantly about the rules and norms within the foster home or school. She usually follows what other children are doing or playing with, since it is hard for her to fully understand specific instructions for a game or group activity. She interacts positively with adults, peers, and younger children. There is a pet in her foster home, and sometimes she is very sweet towards it but other times she is aggressive. Samara does not take good care of her personal belongings. She enjoys going to the park and eating ice cream. Sometimes she is afraid of the dark and cockroaches. Samara does not like to eat broccoli or coleslaw, and she is sensitive to food textures. She likes to eat cow liver and beans. Samara loves to participate in any activity that requires physical movements since she is very active. She likes to play with dolls, Legos and play the piano since she is taking some lessons.
"Mia"
Mia is enrolled in school and is in 4th grade. She is respectful towards her teacher but struggles to have a good attitude when told to improve her academic skills. While she excels in arts and handicrafts, math is especially hard for her. Mia has a good relationship with her classmates. She is a very affectionate child who thrives when people show her how much she is loved. Sometimes she is gets sad or feels isolated when her foster mother pays attention not the other children. Otherwise, she is an independent girl who fulfills her daily routines but requires reminders to follow instructions and complete her tasks. She gets excited when meeting new people, and she can easily take the initiative to start a conversation. Mia is very active, and it is hard for her to stay quiet and calm in one place. There are no major concerns regarding her motor, language, cognitive, and social development. Mia eats slowly and gets easily distracted. Mia does not usually take care of her personal belongings. She goes to bed around 7 pm but struggles to fall asleep, and she moves constantly and sometimes talks or babbles during her sleep. Mia can easily express verbally her feelings and emotions. However, she is still learning to manage her frustration and impulses. When a task is hard for her, she will usually give up. She recognizes right from wrong. Mia recognizes authority figures, but many times she just does not want to obey or obeys with a bad attitude. She interacts in a positive way with adults, peers, younger children, and animals. Mia gets anxious when she is not able to do something she wanted, or when she feels frustrated. At these times she bites her nails, taps her feet, asks for food or has trouble falling asleep at night. She gets upset when she is disciplined or when she feels frustrated, and sometimes she reacts by throwing a tantrum but later repents of her behavior. Mia tends to tell lies to avoid consequences or be responsible for anything. Overall, Mia is a very happy child who loves to go out for walks, eat ice cream, go to the pool, and play with her sister. Mia gets sad when she thinks about her sister living in a different place than her. She has a group of friends and has leadership skills. She loves to be well-dressed, clean, and with beautiful hairdos. She is afraid of horror movie characters. Her favorite food is pasta with meat, but she does not like to eat beets. She prefers to participate in activities that involve physical movement. She likes to play with stuffed animals and dolls. She is currently taking swimming lessons. Mia has great skills for drawing, singing, and dancing. Mia is still not sure what she wants to become when she gets older but wishes to live with her sister under the same roof.
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