Julia

Born: January 4, 2009 (estimated)
Arrived at Haven of Hope: August 14, 2009
Status: Neglected/Abandoned; court ordered placement

Julia was about 9 months when she came to Haven of Hope. She was taken to Nairobi Children's Home in March at approximately 3 months of age. Her mother is mentally retarded and we are told that her condition worsened after giving birth. She progressively became more confused and could not even recognize her own baby, leaving her many places. She was placed at Nairobi Childrens Home as "a child in need of care and protection."

Julia is known as "the easy one" and "the funny one." She was a small little thing when she came to us, wore all 3-6 mo clothes, but had no delays. She is quite a little mover.  The first night and morning that she was in the house she was trying to get up on her knees to crawl. She had no trouble scooting around! Within a few days, she was crawling all over the place! She just needed space and opportunity to do what her little body was ready to do! Now she is walking everywhere and is just the cutest little girl. No longer a baby.

Julia's little personality is adorable! She likes to talk. It usually comes out in a loud, fast gibberish. She looks at you intently as if she expect you to understand and respond. And the conversation begins. She is starting to say real words, some English, some Kiswahili. She is Little Miss Personality and a total joy!