Disabled newborn in need of adoption

e-mail | 04.05.05

[Coleus]

Nick Silverio of Safe Haven for Newborns in Florida has asked that we spread the word of a disabled newborn in need of adoption.

The child, born today, has no arms, only one leg, and is missing a good portion of his jaw - but his prognosis is good.  The baby was abandoned by his mother under the Florida Safe Haven law and, unless potential adoptive parents can be found quickly, the child will become a ward of the state (and, it is feared, the target of euthanasia).  The Florida Department of Children and Families will not become involved unless information is obtained that may suggest some type of abuse or neglect (which is not evident at this time).  Catholic Charities in Florida is not currently able to assist with adoption services.

Please forward this information on to any agency, organization, or individual that may be able to assist in locating interested potential adoptive parents.

Nick's cell phone number is 786-246-1304 and the his website is www.asafehavenfornewborns.com 

It has been my experience in the very recent past that adoptive parents for disabled infants have been found through the efforts of pro-life people who simply made the need known via e-mail. 

Please pray for this baby and his biological mother, as well.

Thanks!

Leslie Tignor
Director, Associate Program
American Life League
ltignor@all.org
540-659-4171
888-546-2580

[Halls]

Oh how sad, Poor little thing. I'm sure the compassionte thing to do would be to end his misery and put him down like a dog. Oh yes, that is wht our dear friends in Florida believe. I just hope they don't get their hands on this poor little baby.

[Blogger]

They can build him a jaw couldn't they?

There is a man at my work who is excelling in his job that was born without one arm and has very deformed short fingers on the other hand. He's married with two children and has a great life.

When a society starts throwing away that which we consider "imperfect", then that society will not last for 50 years.

[apackof2]

Bump for life

[TheSpottedOwl]

In Florida, no less :(

[DJtex]

I think it's quite bizarre to suggest that this infant is a target for "mercy killing." I don't think we do that here, except in extreme cases where the baby can't survive for long anyway.

I may be deceived, and Florida may be a dangerous place with cowboy judges, but someone is blowing this out of proportion.

[AdequateMan]

Come now, I think this talk of euthanasia is a bit premature. If he is not severely mentally disabled to the point of being nonresponsive, there's no precedent for euthanasia at this point for a physical deformity. Let's cut the hyperbole and just deal with the truth?

[eccentric]

Doctors can work wonders, but there is still a big challenge ahead for this little one. You know what? Horrible thought, but from the sound of the injuries, this baby (boy? or Girl?) may have survived an attempted abortion.

Anyway, I forwarded this to my family and friends.

[djreece]

adoption bump

[Brad’s Gramma]

BACK
TO
THE
TOP!!!!


Come on Freepers.....we've done far more than this. We need a loving family to adopt this child....

[Critter]

adoption bump

[Brad’s Gramma]

Backatcha

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

One of my favorite people in the not so mainstream news to read about...

http://www.usatoday.com/life/graphics/maynard/flash.htm

[Critter]

OK, I'll take him/her, but first you all have to find me a suitable wife, willing to help me out. ;)

I'm not picky... a reasonably attractive, rabid freedom loving constitutionalist is fine, must be able to put up with my smoking. hehehe

[skr]

I don't know anyone, but I'll be praying for some very special people for this very special baby.

[Brad’s Gramma]

It COULD happen........

[Critter]

You really put Free Republic on the spot with this one.

200k members, many of which claim to be pro life... if someone doesn't step up to adopt this baby, it kinda gives the pro death people a chance to call us hypocrites,and they;d be right, I think.

I said to myself, I am pro life, and this baby has worth to me, but I can't do it. I have enough trouble as it is being a single parent sharing custody of a healthy 11 year old. How would I work AND take care of an infant? I just can't do it.

But I feel like a danged hypocrite, ya know that?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Bumpin' #14!!!!!

[Sun]

Oh no, not Florida again.

Would Medicaid cover the baby's medical expenses?