One of the most important holidays for many Asian cultures is the celebration of Lunar New Year. To welcome the New Year, several Fort Worth/Dallas area Gladney adoptees and parents attended a Chinese New Year Gala hosted by International Cross Cultural Foundation (ICCF).
Topics: Superkids, Lunar New Year
If you've always imagined yourself surrounded by laughter, hugs, the pitter patter of little (and not so little) feet, and, if we're being honest, noise, you'll want to check out Joplin, Jake, Jewel, and Jillian. They are a precious sibling set of 4 who need a family ready for the adventure and joys of raising a large family.
Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Waiting Children, Waiting Child
We are excited to introduce Joyce! Joyce was born in 2015 and is 7 years old.
Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Waiting Children
We are excited to introduce Jonny! Jonny was born in 2017 and is 5 years old.
Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Waiting Children
We are excited to introduce Janet! Janet was born in 2014 and is 8 years old.
Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Waiting Children
18 years ago, a child was left at Gladney’s door. I remember the day like it was yesterday. After what must have been a scary, traumatic birth, a brave woman swaddled her infant son, placed him in a crib manufactured from a box, and brought him to Gladney. We know she was watching over him to ensure he was safe and found, as several Gladney staff saw a car quickly drive off when they found the baby. It was clear the delivery did not take place in a medical facility, and the initial medical evaluation identified the signs of a difficult home birth.
Topics: Adoption Stories, National Adoption Month, Adult Adoptee
We are excited to introduce siblings Jaqueline (age 8), Jayla (age 6), Janelle (age 5), and Janessa (age 3)!
The siblings do not have any diagnosed medical conditions. We have the full profiles for families to review who meet Taiwan's adoption qualifications.
Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Waiting Children, Waiting Child
November is a time for reflection, thanksgiving, and National Adoption Month! As we gather around the table reflecting on what we are thankful for, I am especially grateful for relationships that formed over my time with Gladney- both professionally and those with families. Over the years, I have had the ability to watch families grow -- individuals becoming parents and children growing into their teen and early adult years!
Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, National Adoption Month
In this month that honors the gift of adoption, we must pause to also honor, and to thank, the courageous birth parents who make the difficult decision to voluntarily place their children for adoption. Difficult, not only because someone else will be raising the children they love, but also because too many in our society make birth parents out to be victims. When done well, with licensed, ethical professionals, adoption can be an empowering decision, that opens a new life for the birth parents in addition to new possibilities for these cherished children.
Topics: Adoption, Gladney Birth Parent
