SuperKids Adventure Program: Changing Lives in New Jersey

Posted by Gladney Center on 2/7/25 6:26 PM

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, and Utah have the opportunity to participate in the Superkids Adventure Program, a unique experience fostering connection and cultural exchange with children from Colombia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

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Topics: Taiwan Adoption, Colombia Adoption, Hosting Program, Taiwan, International Adoption, Hosting International Children

SuperKids Adventure Program: Bring Hope to Colombia’s Waiting Children

Posted by Courtney on 2/4/25 1:12 PM

Are you ready to open your home and heart to a child in need of a loving family? The SuperKids Adventure Program gives families the opportunity to welcome a child from Colombia and other countries like Taiwan 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.

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Topics: International Adoption, Hosting International Children

How to Participate in the 2025 SuperKids Adventure Program

Posted by Courtney on 2/3/25 11:27 AM

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.

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Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Colombia Adoption, Taiwan, International Adoption, Hosting International Children

2025 SuperKids Adventure Program: Helping Taiwan’s Waiting Children

Posted by Gladney Center on 2/2/25 10:31 AM

Who Can Participate?

Families from Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah can participate in the 2025 SuperKids Adventure Program. Each of these states has strong local support services, withGladney team members and community advocates ready to assist both children and families throughout the program.

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Topics: Hosting Program, International Adoption, Hosting International Children

Compassionate Care: Adopting and Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy

Posted by Courtney on 10/22/24 9:06 AM

Caring for an Adoptee with Cerebral Palsy

Caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy (CP) requires understanding, patience, and a lifelong commitment to their unique needs. CP affects muscle tone, movement, and posture, but with the right care, children can thrive in nurturing environments. At the Gladney Center for Adoption, we support families with the tools and resources necessary to help adoptees with CP and their families thrive.

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Topics: Special Needs, International Adoption

When is it My Turn?

Posted by Sarah Hansen on 10/15/24 12:30 PM

I see my friends going. New mommies and daddies, sisters and brothers . . . showing up, crying, hugging, welcoming—new families starting—my friends getting a forever. 

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Topics: International Adoption, Hosting International Children

A Very Special Girl

Posted by Sarah Hansen on 2/29/24 1:30 PM

Maleah has been waiting for a family to call her own for far too long.  Our staff spent time with her last February, and we have been working hard to find the perfect family for her since.

The day we met her, she walked in with her head held high, displaying the perfect ‘this is lame’ teen strut.  She was trying her best to let us know this meeting was boring, and she’d rather be doing a million other things.  But she slipped up when she briefly made eye contact with both of us, letting down her tough teen façade just for a moment, and giving us our first glimpse into the amazing young woman that she is.  She knew why we were there, and it wasn’t hard to see her vulnerability behind the valiant attempt of only giving off teen ‘tude.

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Topics: Waiting Children, International Adoption, Older Child Adoption

Out of Birth Order Adoption

Posted by Superkids Team on 7/28/21 2:00 PM

Out of birth order adoption is something many parents wonder about. At Gladney Center for Adoption, our clinical staff provide insight and experience for families thinking about how a waiting child might fit into their family.

Gladney Center for Adoption, Asia Programs thanks the Wilcox family for sharing a special inside glimpse of their adoption experience!

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Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption, Waiting Children, International Adoption

Learn About Adopting From Taiwan & China

Posted by Superkids Team on 2/22/21 9:00 AM

Are YOU as courageous as our Superkids? Do YOU have what it takes to be an adoptive family?

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Topics: Superkids, China Adoption, Taiwan Adoption, Waiting Children, Waiting Child, International Adoption

Questions and Answers About International Adoption

Posted by Nancy Robbins on 5/12/20 6:45 AM

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Wendy Stanley and Mary Chapman who are part of the Gladney International Adoption team about some frequently asked questions that Gladney receives on a daily basis. 

Watch the video below and if you have questions that we didn't cover, please comment below and we'll respond.

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Topics: Superkids, International Adoption

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