--- title: Gladney Blog (93) description: Gladney Center for Adoption's Blog for adoption information, adoption stories, and information about the adoption process. (93) --- [![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 ## [80% Decline in International Adoptions to the U.S.](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 3/27/18, 1:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/international-adoption-decline.png)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us) According to the [latest report](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) published by the U.S. Department of State, International Adoptions continue to decline to the U.S., with another drop reported for 2017.  Since the peak in 2004, we have seen an 80% decline in [international adoptions](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international) to the U.S.   [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative), [Intercountry Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/intercountry-adoption) ## [Adoption Story: Road to Parenthood](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-story-road-to-parenthood) Posted by [Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center-for-adoption) on 3/25/18, 2:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/Keys%20%20Thadius%20-%20DI%20-%20Photo%202.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-story-road-to-parenthood) ### Our Adoption Story This dream has been 6 years in the making. I don't regret [our struggle](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/domestic-infant/success-stories/this-is-the-third-story-under-domestic-adoption) because as a couple it made us more honest, our faith grew significantly, and it gave such an amazing opportunity to experience the love and compassion of other people. But mostly I don't regret it because without that experience we wouldn't have the child that God always meant for us to have. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-story-road-to-parenthood) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption-story-road-to-parenthood#comments-listing) Topics: [Adoption Stories](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/adoption-stories) ## [Deacon & Dudley {Taiwan}](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/22/deacon-dudley-taiwan) Posted by [Superkids Team](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/superkids-team) on 3/22/18, 8:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We met brothers Deacon and Dudley for the first time in November – and what adorable brothers they are! Deacon turned 7 at the beginning of this year, and Dudley is 5. They lived together in the children’s home and enjoy spending time together. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/22/deacon-dudley-taiwan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/22/deacon-dudley-taiwan#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Taiwan](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan), [Uncategorized](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/uncategorized), [Featured](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/featured) ## [World Down Syndrome Day! {Pierce}](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/21/world-down-syndrome-day-pierce) Posted by [Superkids Team](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/superkids-team) on 3/21/18, 9:49 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) It is World down Syndrome Day and we are rocking the crazy socks at our house! [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/21/world-down-syndrome-day-pierce) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/21/world-down-syndrome-day-pierce#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [China Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/china-adoption) ## [Gladney Newsletter: China & Taiwan - 3/2018](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/gladney-newsletter-china-taiwan-3-2018) Posted by [Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center-for-adoption) on 3/21/18, 8:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://files.constantcontact.com/7edbc2c8001/4eeaba47-bb84-4d94-afe8-d1815f462e53.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/gladney-newsletter-china-taiwan-3-2018) Read the latest information about Gladney's China and Taiwan's adoption program in March's Gladney [Newsletter](http://conta.cc/2G4tA1V). [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/gladney-newsletter-china-taiwan-3-2018) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/gladney-newsletter-china-taiwan-3-2018#comments-listing) Topics: [China Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/china-adoption), [Taiwan Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan-adoption), [China & Taiwan Newsletter](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/china-taiwan-newsletter) ## [What We're Reading: State Department Chokes International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 3/20/18, 1:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Wallpapers/Tablet_AdoptionAdvocate_IAmGladney.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) Yesterday, [The Federalist](http://thefederalist.com) published an article regarding the State Department making international adoption rarer and more expensive than ever to consolidate government control over private agencies. Please read ["Bucking Trump Deregulation Agenda, State Department Chokes International Adoption"](http://thefederalist.com/2018/03/19/bucking-trump-deregulation-agenda-state-department-chokes-international-adoption/).  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative), [Suggested Reading](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/suggested-reading) ## [Foster Care & Adoption Information Meetings](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/foster-care-adoption-information-meetings) Posted by [Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center-for-adoption) on 3/19/18, 1:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/JIM%20Meeting.png)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/foster-care-adoption-information-meetings) If you are thinking about becoming a foster family or adopting a child from the Texas State Foster System, you will need to attend an information meeting in your area where you can discuss the scope and [requirements of being a foster or adoptive parent.](https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/requirements.asp) [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/foster-care-adoption-information-meetings) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/foster-care-adoption-information-meetings#comments-listing) Topics: [Texas Foster Children](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/texas-foster-children), [Foster Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/foster-adoption) ## [MATCHED!! Mel & Milton {Taiwan}](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/15/mel-milton-taiwan) Posted by [Superkids Team](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/superkids-team) on 3/15/18, 9:17 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # MATCHED!! Are you ready for this? Two boys, brothers, both smart and funny and polite. What is not to love?! [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/15/mel-milton-taiwan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/15/mel-milton-taiwan#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Taiwan Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan-adoption) ## [Equal Protection for Adopted Adults](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 3/14/18, 3:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Image.jpeg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults) Positive news for [internationally adopted adults](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adopted-persons-deserve-equal-protection) who fall into loophole, but we still need your help! [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative) ## [Peter](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2018/03/12/peter) Posted by [Superkids Team](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/superkids-team) on 3/12/18, 12:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Peter is a 5 year old boy who likes to play outside. His files states that when he is walking he likes to slow down to see beautiful things. He likes colorful blocks and pretty flowers. He seems like such a sweet little guy! 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