Little Varsha is one of the prettiest little girls you will ever see!  She is almost 6 years old and unfortunately, has had at least 2 adoptions fall through for various reasons.  We are anxiously seeking a family to adopt her quickly.  Once she turns 6, she will be moved to our "Older Child" page, and her grant will become available to any of the girls on that page. 

Varsha  is  a healthy, happy little girl. 

Varsha came to the orphanage in October 2002. The police had found her at a bus stand in East Delhi.   According to doctor’s assessment she was one day old.  According to the doctor, Varsha was born prematurely at 28 – 30 weeks.   Initial days she suffered from dehydration, hypothermia and neonatal jaundice and pneumonia.  Her weight during that time was 1.1kg.   She had to be hospitalised for a week Her chromosomal check showed that she is a Down syndrome child.   Bottle-feeding was introduced in the month of November 2002.   By end of November her weight was 1.75kg.   In Jan 2003, She had an ENT check due to a purulent ear discharge.   Social smile was present from the last week of January 2003. Weaning was started from 6^th Feb 2003. Then her weight was 3.5kg. Varsha is vaccinated as per the schedule. 

On her 1^st birthday Varsha had to be carried, so she could cut the cake. She looked at the colours of decoration as if she was admiring it.

On her 2^nd birthday she was able to sit with out support. The burning candle fascinated her. She didn’t show interest in her gift.

Varsha went for occupational therapy and early intervention programme regularly. When she was two and a half year old, Varsha started walking holding on to objects – side walk.   She babbled mammamma, papa etc. she enjoyed appreciation from others as she achieved these things.

On September 2005, Varsha repeated her own name.   She imitated actions and voices occasionally. E.g. patting the back and making sound resembles baby   baby.    She also started to hug and give kisses occasionally. 

On the 3^rd birthday she stood on a chair to cut the cake.

On 7^th March 2006,  Varsha took her first 5 steps on her own!  She followed a few instructions like ‘hold the napkin’, give it back’ etc.  She was able to use a spoon to feed herself with ice cream.   

She started going to a special school in April 2007. She enjoys her school.  On holidays it looks like she missed her school.   She spends 5yrs in the school.   5 days a week.   Varsha loves to dance.  She also loves to drum on her toy drum or tables etc.   She has beautiful silky hair.   She helps in dressing up and wearing her shoes.   She follows instruction most of the time.

She shows affection. She seeks attention. She loves to be carried. She needs big hugs from her caregivers.

• Married couples only

• Must be married a minimum of 3 years

• No spouse over the age of 48

• No more than 4 children at home

• Child should become the youngest in the family, if possible

• Both parents travel, one trip, 7-10 days

I have an $8000 grant from my agency!

Total cost for this adoption, with all current grants and including travel, is under $10,000.