Casa de los Niños staff placed James in the nursery with our youngest group of babies so that he could get more one-on-one attention. His immediate treatment plan included a special high calorie predigested formula. After two weeks, James stabilized and actually gained a little over a pound. James returned to his previous foster home.

At his UMC follow-up appointment four weeks later, James had shockingly lost weight after leaving Casa de los Niños. He was quickly re-admitted to Casa de los Niños for further nutritional care. Casa de los Niños’ Bonding and Attachment Specialist evaluated James and gravely discovered concerns about the baby’s poor eye contact, constant movement, lacking ability to focus, and his indiscriminate desire to go to anyone available...evidence of stress and trauma. James’ young life was in a critical balance and he needed rigorous treatment for overcoming his challenges. MVP staff intensified his individualized medical treatment, therapy, and caring attention. As a result, James gained a little weight, became more focused, and started showing attachment to his care workers.

For the next 3 months, James continued making steady nutritional, developmental, and social emotional progress. Ultimately, staff concluded James would thrive best in a permanent home. Social Workers identified an excellent match with a stay at home mother so he would not have to be in daycare. James began a slow but steady transition home to his new loving family. When James left Casa de los Niños, he had miraculously gained 4 pounds, was sitting on his own, pulling himself up, and was much more focused and connected with the adults providing his care.