Gladney Blog

The Gladney Center for Adoption is very saddened and troubled by the separation of children from parents at our nation’s borders.  Research demonstrates children who are suddenly and without cause separated from their parents experience significant trauma with long-lasting negative impact on growth, emotional and mental health. To learn more about this issue please click here to read the American Association  of Pediatrics’ statement. Gladney is a child centered organization and we advocate for children around the world.

Topics: Advocacy, Foster Adoption

Last month, Gladney University hosted "Emotional Development in a Child's First Five Years" with Dr. Margaret Dempsey and Dr. Margaret Harrington of the Child Study Center.

Topics: Suggested Reading, Gladney University

Southwest Airlines created a cute commercial showing an adoptive couple running around the story buying baby paraphernalia. Their campaign was "Behind Every Seat is a Story." Check out the video below:

Topics: Adoption Stories

Read the latest information about Gladney's China and Taiwan's adoption program in May's Gladney Newsletter.

Topics: China Adoption, Taiwan Adoption, China & Taiwan Newsletter

This May is National Foster Care Month, in celebration we are sharing some strategies you can use to show support for foster children and families in the Fort Worth Area.

Topics: Adoption, Support, Foster Care System

It's been a journey already that you've taken towards becoming parents. You've had a lot of tough conversations and wrestled with your plans. Now you're ready to learn more about adoption and you're faced with several options.

Topics: Adoption, Domestic Infant, Foster Adoption, Intercountry Adoption

As National Volunteer Appreciation month comes to a close, we want to acknowledge three Gladney Board Members who rotated off of the Board this month.

Topics: Gladney Leadership, Gladney Culture & History, Volunteer Opportunity

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart." -Elizabeth Andrew

With 62.6 million volunteers working 7.8 billion hours in America, Gladney is thankful for each and everyone of the men, women, and children who chose to share their hearts volunteering for Gladney.

Topics: Volunteer Opportunity

Read the latest information about Gladney's China and Taiwan's adoption program in April's Gladney Newsletter.

Topics: China Adoption, Taiwan Adoption, China & Taiwan Newsletter

One of the many adoption services that Gladney provides to our clients is pre adoption education through Pathways Training.  Pathways is a two-day training program offered several times each year.

Topics: Pathways Training, Gladney University