--- title: Gladney Blog | Colombia Adoption description: Colombia Adoption | Gladney Center for Adoption's Blog for adoption information, adoption stories, and information about the adoption process. --- [![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 ## [Colombia Waiting Child: Kev Needs a Family](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombia-waiting-child-kev-needs-a-family) Posted by [Adriana](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/adriana) on 9/11/25, 1:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Kev%20Waiting%20Child.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombia-waiting-child-kev-needs-a-family) At Gladney, our [International Adoption](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international) team is committed to advocating for children who are still waiting for the love and stability of a forever family. Every trip we take reminds us that behind every file and photograph is a child with a story, a spark, and dreams for the future. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombia-waiting-child-kev-needs-a-family) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombia-waiting-child-kev-needs-a-family#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/international-adoption) ## [SuperKids Adventure Program | Welcoming Children from Colombia](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-welcoming-children-from-colombia) Posted by [Gladney Center](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center) on 2/20/25, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/2.20%20SuperKids%20Adventure%20Program%20_%20Connecting%20Families%20with%20Children%20from%20Colombia.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-welcoming-children-from-colombia) The[SuperKids Adventure Program](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/super-kids-adventure-2025) by the Gladney Center for Adoption offers families a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with children from **Colombia** and **Taiwan**. In **Summer 2025**, children from these countries will join families across the **US** for an unforgettable 2-3 week stay, providing both the children and families a chance to learn, grow, and connect on a deeper level. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-welcoming-children-from-colombia) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-welcoming-children-from-colombia#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/international-adoption) ## [Peanut Butter & Jelly | International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peanut-butter-jelly-international-adoption) Posted by [Beth Edwards](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/beth-edwards) on 2/13/25, 10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/B_Peanut%20Butter%20and%20Jelly_SuperKids%20International%20Adoption.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peanut-butter-jelly-international-adoption) # Peanut Butter & Jelly | International Adoption Peanut butter and jelly. Oreos and milk. Knife and fork. Movie and popcorn. Soap and water. Salt and pepper. You get the point. Some things are just meant to be a pair!  Enter Al (10) and Amie (7)—Yin and yang for sure. This bonded brother-sister pair is closer than close can be. They have lived the highest of highs and the lowest of lows together. While their short lives have been fraught with chaos, the one thing that has remained constant has been each other. In each other, they find a peace that only the closest of siblings can understand. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peanut-butter-jelly-international-adoption) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/peanut-butter-jelly-international-adoption#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/international-adoption) ## [SuperKids Adventure Program: Changing Lives in New Jersey](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-changing-lives-in-new-jersey) Posted by [Gladney Center](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center) on 2/7/25, 6:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/2.7%20Apple%20Today.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-changing-lives-in-new-jersey) New Jersey is a state that thrives on family, resilience, and heart. From the bustling streets of Newark and Jersey City to the quiet neighborhoods along the shore, families here know what it means to show up for others. This summer, families in **New Jersey, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, [Texas](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program-texas#gsc.tab=0),** and **Utah** have the opportunity to participate in the [**Superkids Adventure Program**](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/super-kids-adventure-2025), a unique experience fostering connection and cultural exchange with children from **[Colombia](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-bring-hope-to-colombias-waiting-children#gsc.tab=0),** the **[Philippines](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-children-from-the-philippines?hs_preview=UksLLzuF-185859731893#gsc.tab=0),** and [**Taiwan**](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program-helping-taiwans-waiting-children#gsc.tab=0). [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-changing-lives-in-new-jersey) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-changing-lives-in-new-jersey#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Taiwan Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan-adoption), [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [Hosting Program](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/hosting-program), [Taiwan](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan), [International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/international-adoption) ## [The 2025 SuperKids Adventure Program in Texas](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program-texas) Posted by [Gladney Center](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center) on 2/5/25, 2:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/2025%20SuperKids%20Adventure%20Program.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program-texas) **How to Get Started** [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program-texas) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program-texas#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Taiwan Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan-adoption), [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/international-adoption) ## [SuperKids Adventure Program: Bring Hope to Colombia’s Waiting Children](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-bring-hope-to-colombias-waiting-children) Posted by [Gladney Center](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center) on 2/4/25, 1:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/2.4%20Colombia%20%282%29.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-bring-hope-to-colombias-waiting-children) Are you ready to open your home and heart to a child in need of a loving family? The [**SuperKids Adventure Program**](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program#gsc.tab=0) gives families the opportunity to welcome a child from Colombia and other countries like [Taiwan](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/2025-superkids-adventure-program-helping-taiwans-waiting-children#gsc.tab=0) into their home for 2–3 weeks in the Summer of 2025, offering them the experience of family life while exploring the possibility of adoption. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-bring-hope-to-colombias-waiting-children) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/superkids-adventure-program-bring-hope-to-colombias-waiting-children#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/international-adoption) ## [How to Participate in the 2025 SuperKids Adventure Program](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-participate-in-the-2025-superkids-adventure-program) Posted by [Gladney Center](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center) on 2/3/25, 11:27 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/23%20Superkids%20How%20to%20Get%20Started.png)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-participate-in-the-2025-superkids-adventure-program) Right now, an 11-year-old on the other side of the world is wondering about his future family. He’s been in care since he was five. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-participate-in-the-2025-superkids-adventure-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/how-to-participate-in-the-2025-superkids-adventure-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Superkids](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/superkids), [Taiwan Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan-adoption), [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [Taiwan](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/taiwan), [International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/international-adoption) ## [Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Transracial Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/honoring-hispanic-heritage-in-transracial-adoption) Posted by [Courtney](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/courtney) on 10/15/24, 4:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Honoring%20Hispanic%20Herigage%20Month.png)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/honoring-hispanic-heritage-in-transracial-adoption) At Gladney, we understand the importance of honoring and celebrating the cultural backgrounds of every child, especially in transracial adoptions. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we encourage adoptive families to embrace the richness of Hispanic culture, particularly when adopting from countries like [**Colombia**](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international/colombia), [**Ecuador**](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international/ecuador), and the [**Dominican Republic**](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international/dominican-republic), where Gladney facilitates international adoptions, in addition to families adopting Hispanic children from the foster care system.  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/honoring-hispanic-heritage-in-transracial-adoption) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/honoring-hispanic-heritage-in-transracial-adoption#comments-listing) Topics: [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption), [Ecuador Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/ecuador-adoption), [Dominican Republic Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/dominican-republic-adoption) ## [Colombian Child Adoption Advocates Receive Training](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombian-child-adoption-advocates-receive-training) Posted by [Bill Porter, M.Ed.](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/bill-porter-m-ed) on 10/11/17, 4:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2093747/Bill%20Porter%20-%20Colombia%20Training%20-%202.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombian-child-adoption-advocates-receive-training) Sometimes in your life you find yourself doing something that you never imagined.  Last week was one of those times for me.  It all started a few months ago when Frank Garrott, CEO of Gladney, told me he wanted me to conduct a training in Bogota, Colombia for the National Colombian Adoption Unit.  Before I could respond, he let me know that he had already promised the training to the officials and to go ahead and buy my ticket.  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombian-child-adoption-advocates-receive-training) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/colombian-child-adoption-advocates-receive-training#comments-listing) Topics: [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption) ## [Mark Melson Reflects On Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/mark-melson-reflects-on-colombia-adoption) Posted by [Mark Melson](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/mark-melson) on 9/7/17, 2:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://adoptionsbygladney.com/images/mark-melson.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/mark-melson-reflects-on-colombia-adoption) I had the opportunity to travel to Colombia a couple of weeks ago to visit with our orphanage partner and ICBF (the Colombian equivalent of our CPS system in the US).  Two very productive days and I’m excited for the future growth in [Gladney’s Colombia Adoption program](http://adoptionsbygladney.com/adoption/international/colombia).  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/mark-melson-reflects-on-colombia-adoption) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/mark-melson-reflects-on-colombia-adoption#comments-listing) Topics: [Colombia Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption) [Next](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/colombia-adoption/page/2) Adoption Programs: - [Domestic Infant Adoption](http://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/domestic-infant) - 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