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American Couple Finalizes Adoption of Indian Girl With Special Needs After 17-Month Process

Kristen and Tim Fischer, known for documenting life in India, welcome two-year-old Nisha into their family, highlighting cross-cultural and disability-inclusive adoption.

Kristen Fischer and her husband adopted Nisha in April 2025.
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Overview

  • Kristen and Tim Fischer, an American couple living in India since 2021, have adopted their fourth daughter, Nisha, a two-year-old with bilateral lower limb deformities.
  • The adoption process began in October 2023, with the couple being matched with Nisha in September 2024 and finalizing the adoption in April 2025 after 17 months.
  • Nisha, who was abandoned as a baby and spent her first two years in an Indian orphanage, now joins the Fischers’ family as their youngest daughter.
  • The Fischers, known for their viral Instagram videos, have used their platform to share their journey, emphasizing love, inclusion, and advocacy for special needs children.
  • Their adoption announcement has garnered widespread praise online, with many commending their decision to provide Nisha a permanent home and a brighter future.