A Journey Rooted in Love

At Gladney, we believe every child deserves a loving, supportive family—and that includes children with special needs. Adopting a child with physical, developmental, medical, or emotional differences is a unique and life-changing path. While it comes with challenges, it also offers some of the most meaningful rewards a family can experience.

Veronica is a 4½-year-old girl with global developmental delays, soft dysmorphic features, and some deformities in her right hand. She is physically active and mobile—she walks and runs independently and participates fully in gross motor play.

At Gladney, we believe that every child deserves not only a loving family, but a community of professionals who understand their unique needs. That’s why we’re excited to share that Gladney University’s new Learning Management System (LMS) is now offering NTI  Adoption Competency Training for both child welfare professionals and mental health providers.

We've recently received updates on Winslow and wanted to share more about this special little guy!

Winslow is a cheerful and affectionate 4 ½ year old little guy who finds great joy in simple pleasures, especially playing with toy cars and watching his favorite cartoons—activities that are a comforting part of his daily routine. Occasionally, he talks to himself, offering a sweet glimpse into his imaginative inner world.

At the Gladney Center for Adoption, we believe that adoption is a lifelong journey—one that requires both understanding and support. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight Caitlyn Ussery, LCSW-S, a highly skilled clinician who now serves in a leadership role guiding therapy team at Gladney Counseling Services.

Adoption is a lifelong journey—one filled with love, loss, identity, and growth. For individuals and families in the Houston area, Gladney Counseling Services offers compassionate, trauma-informed therapy tailored to the adoption experience.

Meet Robin Elkins, LPC: Healing Through Adoption with Sand Tray Therapy

At the Gladney Counseling Center, we know that healing from trauma, grief, and life’s challenges requires a unique approach for every individual. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Robin Elkins, LPC, a dedicated therapist who brings a specialized focus on Sandtray Therapy and trauma-informed care. With a passion for helping adoptive families, birth parents, and adoptees, Robin creates a safe, creative, and empowering space for healing.

A Love That Crosses Borders

International adoption is more than a process—it’s a calling. It often begins with a quiet tug on the heart, a moment of reflection after reading a child’s story, or a desire to build a family rooted in love without borders.