Gender: Female
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Anabel
Birthdate: July 28, 2007 Anabel is making her voice heard. When she first came to Mustard Seed at 8 years old, she didn’t speak. Before she came to Mustard Seed, her father was struggling to take care of her. Anabel was found living in a makeshift shelter just outside the concrete factory where her father…
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Wendy
Birthdate: June 29, 1997 Wendy makes her voice heard by making sounds to communicate with her caregivers. She has been part of the Mustard Seed Communities family for close to 15 years. Wendy has cerebral palsy, severe autism, and physical disabilities. She is not able to speak or walk, but has made strides at MSC…
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Luisa Dominga
Birthdate: August 24, 2003 Luisa’s smile is contagious! When you talk to her, she listens closely and smiles the entire time. She especially likes a conversation with a lot of facial expressions and soft kind words. Luisa has epilepsy and is intellectually disabled. You can often find Luisa with a small toy in her arms. Two…
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Maria Joselyn
Birthdate: November 4, 2003 Maria loves to be the center of attention! If she is not in the middle of things, she will try to get your attention by using her voice. Her words may not be easy to understand but she is heard. She joined the Mustard Seed Communities family in 2005 when she was…
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Carolina
Birthdate: December 29, 2009 Carolina likes to try new things and is a tactile learner, she learns best when she is able to participate in activities that involve touching and moving. She likes to carry a doll or a ball to keep her hands busy. Carolina has limited motor function and sickle cell anemia. Carolina…
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Nicauli
Birthdate: May 24, 2004 Nicauli is very curious. She likes to keep an eye on all of her fellow residents and watch activities take place around her. She loves bright colors and listening to music. She became part of the Mustard Seed family when she was 9 years old. Nicauli has cerebral palsy, limited motor function,…
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Altagracia
Birthdate: March 16, 2016 The literal meaning of Altagracia is “high grace”; referring to Mary having received the highest grace of being the mother of Jesus. Our Lady of Altagracia is the patron saint of the Dominican Republic. Altagracia was abandoned in the backyard of the Lady of Altagracia Hospital. There is no knowledge of…
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Baby Love
Birthdate: August 19, 2008 Baby Love is a fashionista. She is happiest when she has a pretty dress on and a bow in her hair. She likes playing with dolls and making them as dressed up as she is. Baby Love is intellectually disabled and has limited motor function. She attends school in Puerto Plata…
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Caroline
Birthdate: July 29, 2009 Caroline is a sweet and happy child. She enjoys playing with the other residents and loves it when she is the center of attention. She became part of the Mustard Seed Communities family when she was 9 years old. Caroline has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and uses a wheelchair. If you have…