Gladney Blog

Staff Touched By Adoption: Brooke Henningfeld

Gladney International — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT

We invited Brooke Henningfeld, our International Waiting Child Advocate, to reflect on family and adoption, and we’re delighted to share her insights with you.

Franklin From The Dominican Republic

Gladney International — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:03 GMT

Franklin is a healthy (almost) 3-year-old boy from the Dominican Republic with a cheerful spirit and a natural curiosity about the world around him. He enjoys exploring outdoors, joining in activities with other children, and especially looks forward to playtime and mealtime. Franklin shows empathy toward others and engages easily with those around him.

Superkids Trip May 2026

Gladney International — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

From one of our Superkids Team members:

Meet Charlie from Taiwan

Gladney International — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Charlie is a lively and outgoing 7-year-old from Taiwan who enjoys connecting with others and quickly builds relationships with his peers. He brings great energy to group settings (especially when there’s a game involved). Charlie is highly competitive, motivated, and often steps into a leadership role… particularly if there’s a chance to win.

Meet Ethan from Bulgaria

Gladney International — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Bulgaria offers a welcoming and inclusive adoption program, with flexible eligibility requirements that allow many different types of families to be considered. While the criteria are more open than in some other countries, every step of the process is still thoughtfully designed to ensure children are placed in safe, loving, and well-prepared homes.

Staff Touched By Adoption: Leta White

Gladney International — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT

What does adoption look like through the eyes of an adult adoptee? We asked Leta White, our Program Assistant – International, who was adopted from Korea and we’re grateful and honored to share her honest and thoughtful reflections.

Catherine Robbins Staff Touched by Adoption

Gladney International — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

We asked Catherine Robbins, our Family Engagement Specialist, why she chose adoption and if she had any advice for adoptive families or families considering adoption and she told us:

Meet Willow

Gladney International — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Seven-year-old Willow from Taiwan is a lively and cheerful girl who tends to make herself right at home wherever she goes. She adapts well to new environments, enjoys exploring new experiences, and isn’t even the teensiest bit shy about showing what she can do. Willow has a bit of a competitive streak (future Olympian?) and enjoys the opportunity to demonstrate her abilities.

Carrie and Christopher

Gladney International — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

If you ever want to make 7-year-old Carrie smile, there’s a simple place to start: purple high-heeled shoes. Not just purple shoes. Not just high heels. PURPLE HIGH HEELS. Carrie has made this fashion preference very clear and is obviously a fashion icon.

Meet Winnie, Laura, and Paula!

Gladney International — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:59:59 GMT

Sometimes the story of a family begins with siblings who are meant to stay together.