Gladney Blog

Topics: Intercountry Adoption, International Adoption, Clinical Support

Veronica is a 4½-year-old girl with global developmental delays, soft dysmorphic features, and some deformities in her right hand. She is physically active and mobile—she walks and runs independently and participates fully in gross motor play.

Topics: Superkids, Intercountry Adoption, International Adoption, Hong Kong Adoption

We've recently received updates on Winslow and wanted to share more about this special little guy!

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Intercountry Adoption, Taiwan, International Adoption

Winslow is a cheerful and affectionate 4 ½ year old little guy who finds great joy in simple pleasures, especially playing with toy cars and watching his favorite cartoons—activities that are a comforting part of his daily routine. Occasionally, he talks to himself, offering a sweet glimpse into his imaginative inner world.

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Intercountry Adoption, Taiwan, International Adoption

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” ~~Neil Postman

Topics: Superkids, Intercountry Adoption, International Adoption

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions 

Topics: Superkids, Intercountry Adoption, International Adoption

Her tiny hands reach for new discoveries like leaves and rocks and her little feet run as she catches bubbles. Two is such a fun age filled with sparks of joy and a growing sense of independence. Sometimes her hands will curiously dismantle small toys and other times they will reach for a hug once she knows you well enough.

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Intercountry Adoption, Taiwan, International Adoption

How Does This Work?

“We would like to adopt a child who needs us - Who are the children needing adoption in China?”

Depending on who you ask, you will get a variety of answers.  As you consider adopting from China – here is some context that we think is helpful and hopeful that shows many families are successfully adopting from China.

Topics: Superkids, China Adoption, Intercountry Adoption

How Does This Work?

Over 3,000 children wait in China for adoptive families – but who will become your son or daughter?

When you close your eyes, perhaps you have a vivid picture of who your child may be - a female or male child; a toddler, preschool, or school aged child. Let’s explore the process that leads you from a ‘thought’ about who your child may be to successfully matching with your child!

Topics: Superkids, China Adoption, Intercountry Adoption

Sitting here at my desk at the same adoption organization my parents came to is so surreal.  Being a Social Work intern at Gladney right now is so special because it allows me to connect with where my new life with my family began.  As a future social worker, my goal is to help others on their adoption journeys and support all members of the adoption triad.  I just finished a big personal project of mine which was publishing my book called Through Adopted Eyes: A Collection of Memoirs from Adoptees – which includes my own thoughts and perspective on adoption as a Russian adoptee.  The book also includes the emotional and amazing stories of 50 other adoptees and talks about the best and worst things about being an adoptee and what adoptees wish others knew.  These adoptees of all different ages have differing backgrounds, perspectives, and adoptee insight. 

Topics: Gladney Intern Blog, A Day in the Life of a Gladney Intern, Intercountry Adoption, Adoption Stories