He is physically fit and eagerly participates in all activities: bike trips, swimming, and bowling. He is a very bright boy and has no behavioral issues. He has a very good manners and rich vocabulary. He is a student of the 4th grade this year. He made a good progress at school and his motivation just visibly increased. The boy attended remedial classes at the clinic, made great progress in education, and his motivation to learn at school has visibly increased. He is good with writing, can solve the math problem and has difficulties with memorization. He feels good of being an “expert”, then he can be very involved and eager to act. He is polite and helpful at the place he lives, he treats the staff with respect, and he has an empathy toward young kids. He has many friends who appreciate his sensitivity and empathy, as well as his sense of humor.

Robin’s joy and carefree nature are sometimes overshadowed by a longing for someone close to him, for whom he would be important and special. He hides his emotions behind a tough exterior, but inside he is fragile and delicate. He lacks love and affection, which he compensates by hugging his teachers when he greets them.

Dakota: FAS suspected, microcephaly, facial dysmorphia, low weight, history of trauma and neglect
Dakota is a healthy, charming and cheerful girl. She is open and kind and eager to play with her peers. She is in the first grade this year. She has a vision impairment and wears glasses: -0.75 in both eyes. According to her teachers, she can be forgetful, has problem with concentration and needs to be motivated. However, she is eager to learn, work fast, she and is active in class. She is very artistic, likes to sing and dance. Often, she will come up with ideas of choreography, grab the microphone, and sing.

Dakota has an age-appropriate knowledge about the world around her, but her cognitive development is below average. She also struggles with math, and her results are lower than normal.  She was tested for FAS and according to her pediatrician, she doesn’t meet the criteria for FASD. She is underweight, has microcephaly, and moderate facial dysmorphia.

For some time, the siblings were placed in two different institutions but since January 2026 they have lived at the same place. They are very close and Robin cares about his sister a lot. Since this year, they have been in the same institution. They are very close. Robin is a caring brother to Dakota.

The caregiver describes them as a very good and unique children. The brother is very mature for his age.  They are both eager for being adopted.  The boy has a plan in his head of what he wants to do with his new family, and his sister is dreaming of a good family who will love her. They want to be adopted together.