Over the past several years, international adoption decline is a tragic reality in the adoption community. When my family began our adoption journe
China’s Forgotten Children | Short Documentary The Gladney Center for Adoption makes a series of what they call short documentaries, which ar
The adoption journey can be a trying experience already for many, but adoption in the time of Coronavirus adds a totally new dimension. Adoption al
History Throughout history and so many different circumstances, there have always been stories of transracial adoption, of families taking in child
I adopted my daughter Rachel Zhanna from Kostanai, Kazakhstan, in 2004 when she was a year old. I didn’t know anything about Kazakhstan before I
When I think about our family’s adoption journey, I think about 10 things you should know before your transracial adoption. After my husband
Gladney reFRAMED Podcast talks about multiple kinds of experiences in adoption. What additional emotions does adoption create, for the adoptee and
The Dream She could see her little girl so clearly: shoulder length, curly, dark brown hair, brown eyes, and a smile that could light up a room. Sh
My Chinese-born daughter has been cast as an orphan in a school production of “Annie.” She sings the songs until they are constantly cy
I was sitting on the couch in a friend’s home, cuddled up on the couch with my then 5-month-old daughter asleep on my lap. A Netflix show was pla
If you are expecting a child within the upcoming months or have recently found out that you are pregnant, you might be concerned about the COVID-19
This article is probably going to evoke some emotions, so consider this your trigger warning. I imagine I’ll catch a certain amount of flack, but
Adoption. It is complex and unique to each and every adoptive family, child, and biological family. There are no two situations exactly alike,
If you have ever traveled to a different country, you are well aware of the fact that different cultures can be quite a shock. No two countries are
A picture says a thousand words and can change the course of a life when it comes to adoption. Thousands of children are waiting to be adopted acro
Making the decision to adopt is a big one. It is a loving and beautiful way to grow your family while creating an opportunity for a child who needs