--- title: Gladney Blog (85) description: Gladney Center for Adoption's Blog for adoption information, adoption stories, and information about the adoption process. (85) --- [![Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Adoptionsbygladney_November2017/Images/gladney-logo.svg "Gladney Center for Adoption")](http://adoptionsbygladney.com) - [I'm Pregnant](https://gladneyadoption.com) - [I Want To Adopt](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt) - [Post Adoption Support](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/post-adoption-support) - [About](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/about) - [Resources](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/resources) - [Contact](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/contact) - [I'm Pregnant](https://gladneyadoption.com) - [I Want To Adopt](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt) - [Post Adoption Support](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/post-adoption-support) - [About](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/about) - [Resources](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/resources) - [Contact](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/contact) # Gladney Blog ## [Rick Is Running For Gladney | TCS New York City Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/rick-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) Posted by [Natalie Bowen, LMSW-TX](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/natalie-bowen-lmsw-tx) on 9/25/18, 3:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/rick2.jpeg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/rick-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) The 2018 TCS New York City Marathon is coming up on November 4th. Between now & then, we'll be introducing you to Gladney's [charity runners](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/new-york-marathon). [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/rick-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/rick-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon#comments-listing) Topics: [Support](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/support), [New York Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/new-york-marathon) ## [What We're Reading: Some Questions Don't Deserve Answers](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/what-were-reading-some-questions-dont-deserve-answers) Posted by [Ginny Manley, LPC](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/ginny-manley-lpc) on 9/21/18, 9:50 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/emily-morter-188019-unsplash-727180-edited.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/what-were-reading-some-questions-dont-deserve-answers)   When people talk about adoption, there are always a LOT of questions.  It’s a subject that can be polarizing, mysterious, and sprinkled with both joy and grief.  There are certain times when questions are welcomed, but there are definitely times when questions are inappropriate and can be damaging.  Adoptive parents are not expected to educate the public about all things adoption---especially while they’re grocery shopping with their children at Target.  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/what-were-reading-some-questions-dont-deserve-answers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/what-were-reading-some-questions-dont-deserve-answers#comments-listing) Topics: [Adoption Advice](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/adoption-advice) ## [Adoption Fundraising With Small Business Partner](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/fundraising-with-small-business-partner) Posted by [Katye LaNier](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/katye-lanier) on 9/18/18, 3:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/sydney-rae-408416-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/fundraising-with-small-business-partner) Adoption fundraising can seem overwhelming when you first get started. We wanted to provide some tips and ideas to help as you consider how fundraising can assist your family pay for adoption. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/fundraising-with-small-business-partner) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/fundraising-with-small-business-partner#comments-listing) Topics: [Adoption Finance](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/adoption-finance) ## [Jessica Is Running For Gladney | TCS New York City Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/jessica-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) Posted by [Natalie Bowen, LMSW-TX](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/natalie-bowen-lmsw-tx) on 9/18/18, 8:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/Jessica1.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/jessica-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) The 2018 TCS New York City Marathon is coming up on November 4th. Between now & then, we'll be introducing you to Gladney's [charity runners](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/new-york-marathon). [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/jessica-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/jessica-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon#comments-listing) Topics: [Support](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/support), [New York Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/new-york-marathon) ## [Adoption Advice From Gladney Parents](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-advice-from-gladney-parents-september) Posted by [Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center-for-adoption) on 9/13/18, 9:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/mike-astra-1.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-advice-from-gladney-parents-september) As you are exploring adoption as an option for your family, we are sure that you have many questions. Once a month we ask Mike & Astra a question about their adoption experience. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-advice-from-gladney-parents-september) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-advice-from-gladney-parents-september#comments-listing) Topics: [Adoption Advice](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/adoption-advice) ## [Peter Is Running For Gladney | TCS New York City Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peter-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) Posted by [Natalie Bowen, LMSW-TX](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/natalie-bowen-lmsw-tx) on 9/11/18, 3:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/Peter.jpeg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peter-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) The 2018 TCS New York City Marathon is coming up on November 4th. Between now & then, we'll be introducing you to Gladney's charity runners. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peter-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peter-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon#comments-listing) Topics: [Support](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/support), [New York Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/new-york-marathon) ## [Celebrating International Charity Day With A Birthday Pledge](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/celebrating-international-charity-day-with-a-birthday-pledge) Posted by [Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center-for-adoption) on 9/5/18, 2:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/Kati%20Story%20Birthday%20Pledge.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/celebrating-international-charity-day-with-a-birthday-pledge) In honor of International Charity Day, we thought we would ask [Kati Story](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kati-story-6a4b94124/) some questions about her recent [Birthday Pledge to Gladney](https://iamgladney.org/birthdaypledge).  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/celebrating-international-charity-day-with-a-birthday-pledge) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/celebrating-international-charity-day-with-a-birthday-pledge#comments-listing) Topics: [Support](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/support), [Birthday Pledge](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/birthday-pledge) ## [Ken Is Running For Gladney | TCS New York City Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/ken-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) Posted by [Natalie Bowen, LMSW-TX](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/natalie-bowen-lmsw-tx) on 9/4/18, 9:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/domestic.jpeg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/ken-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) The 2018 TCS New York City Marathon is coming up on November 4th. Between now & then, we'll be introducing you to Gladney's charity runners. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/ken-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/ken-is-running-for-gladney-tcs-new-york-city-marathon#comments-listing) Topics: [Support](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/support), [New York Marathon](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/new-york-marathon) ## [How to Organize a Garage Sale For Adoption Fee Fundraising](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-organize-a-garage-sale-for-adoption-fee-fundraising) Posted by [Emily Conway](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/emily-conway) on 9/2/18, 12:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/chuttersnap-1019165-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-organize-a-garage-sale-for-adoption-fee-fundraising) The process of adopting can be stressful. However, paying for adoption shouldn’t be. One way to raise money is to organize a garage sale. This could be a great way to get rid of unwanted things, bring the community together, and raise money to help with the adoption process. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-organize-a-garage-sale-for-adoption-fee-fundraising) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-organize-a-garage-sale-for-adoption-fee-fundraising#comments-listing) Topics: [Adoption Finance](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/adoption-finance) ## [Have You Renewed Your GFA Membership?](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/have-you-renewed-your-gfa-membership) Posted by [Phillip Garrott](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/phillip-garrott) on 8/27/18, 3:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/Join%20GFA.png)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/have-you-renewed-your-gfa-membership) It's that time of year. Time to **renew your Gladney Family Association (GFA) membership!** We’ve made it easy this year: just click on the image on the right! It takes **less than 5 minutes.**  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/have-you-renewed-your-gfa-membership) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/have-you-renewed-your-gfa-membership#comments-listing) Topics: [Gladney Family Association](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/gladney-family-association) [Previous](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/page/84) [Next](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/page/86) Adoption Programs: - [Domestic Infant Adoption](http://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/domestic-infant) - [Foster Adoption (New Beginnings Program)](http://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/foster-adoption) - [International Adoption](http://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Superkids (824)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids) - [Taiwan Adoption (347)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan-adoption) - 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