Why Adopt Him? I'll tell you why...

Some of the orphanage workers call him ‘alien.’ They say he looks ‘so weird.’ There are snickers and sneers to his face and behind his back day in and day out. When we finally got his file, some people asked if we would return it because of the life expectancy of people with his disorder. Why would we even try to place him? Why? I’ll tell you why. Because he is a beautiful, sweet, kind, deserving boy, filled with more life than many ‘healthy’ people I know. His smile will warm your heart, and his love of art is endearing. Benjamin is just like any other boy, but because he looks different, he is not usually treated as such. Benjamin deserves a chance. He deserves a life. He deserves to be loved and not laughed at. He deserves to live each day to the fullest, despite his prognosis.

Why adopt him? He deserves a family who will surround him with love, joy, and laughter WITH him, not laughter at him.

Benjamin is available for adoption through Madison Adoption Associates. He is seven-years-old and recently participated in an Ambassadors of Hope program. Benjamin’s file states he is diagnosed with Rickets and hernia, though, it is suspected that Benjamin also has Progeria. There is a $5,000 Bright Futures grant available for the family who adopts Benjamin.

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The Gladney Center for Adoption is a long-established, Hague-accredited adoption agency with more than 135 years of experience in creating bright futures for children and families. Gladney’s international adoption program offers families across the United States the opportunity to adopt children from around the world, with active programs in countries such as Bulgaria, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The agency is deeply committed to ethical and transparent adoption practices that prioritize the best interests of each child. Gladney’s international program focuses on “waiting children”—those who are legally free for adoption but may be older, part of a sibling group, or have identified medical or developmental needs. Families who work with Gladney receive comprehensive support throughout every stage of the process, including pre-adoption education and training, home study and dossier preparation, coordination with foreign partners, travel guidance, and post-adoption services. With a dedicated team of professionals and strong relationships with child welfare authorities abroad, Gladney ensures that each adoption is handled with compassion, integrity, and excellence. Families who partner with Gladney become part of a lifelong community, supported well beyond placement as they help their children thrive in their new homes and embrace their cultural heritage.