When Angela was first brought to the orphanage, she was sitting quietly in her bed, smiling gently when someone touched her. When she was taken for a walk, the girl clapped her hands with excitement. Besides, she was in the seventh heaven when she was one of those who could first admire dandelions on an April day, still pretty chilly for a walk.

It grew warmer, and together with other children Angela started going outside every day. She enjoyed swinging or just catching a few sunrays playing with her music toys.

And with the beginning of fall, the girl became so alive that now she is one of the most active children in the playroom. In half a day she manages to play with most of the toys and crawl across the room several times.

Usually the girl reacts to her name with her eyes. She can’t talk but she produces certain sounds if she is thrilled or excited. If Angela is really impressed with something, she starts swinging her arms. Her smile is touching and makes your heart melt, so she has got bright future ahead of her. There are no doubts about that!

If you are interested in adopting, please read the memo to the potential adoptive parents, guardians, and foster parents; you can also contact Children’s Affairs' service of the Zaporozhia State Administration by telephone (061) 239-01-56.

Other children who dream of finding a family

If for some reason you are currently not able to adopt (for example, you are a student and do not have a family of your own yet) you are still able to help children at a boarding school (an orphanage with your financial support. Ways you can help include: planning and participating in excursions and trips for children; visiting a child in an orphanage; or helping purchase developmental toys, books, construction sets, and sports equipment.