ARCHER ~ October 2002

Are you an ASL family? Are you willing to LEARN ASL? Oh, how this boy needs you!

Archer, born October 2002, is a charismatic boy, who was not shy when our staff saw him on a trip. He seemed to enjoy having an audience, and performed some cartwheels and breakdance moves!

Caregivers report he loves all sports, but especially basketball. Archer is deaf, and does not speak. He attends a boarding school for the deaf Monday through Friday, and has learned simple sign language. With orphanage caregivers he uses gestures and body language to communicate. They say he cannot read lips, but he was very skilled at sensing what our staff was asking him to do and responding appropriately.

When not at school, Archer lives in a foster family unit in an apartment at the orphanage. A married couple cares for 5-6 children of various ages. His foster mother reports he is a big help with the other children, and voluntarily helps her with cleaning and chores. He is also a carrier of a blood condition, though it is not active. Archer is a happy boy with a great laugh, who would surely blossom in a family of his own.

Archer's file is currently with WACAP. He was part of their Journey of Hope trip this year and there is quite a bit of updated info, pics and video upon request.

There is a $4000 Promise Child Grant available to eligible families to assist with the cost of this adoption.

Please email ckids@wacap.org for more info on handsome Archer!

Video: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152694384488622&set=o.287146781367112&type=2&theater