Picking Out the Tree and Meeting Santa

Naveia helping daddy cut down the tree.

Kai and Naveia with Zane and Zarra on November 25th

picking out the Christmas tree.

Naveia and Santa on November 27th!

Report from Naveia's mom- With each new season and holiday brings with it new words and first experiences. For example Naveia has always asked if she can pet any animal she sees in a book. So when she saw an ornament of Santa petting a reindeer she said, "Why can Santa pet a reindeer and not us?" I realized at that point she doesn't even know that the reindeer pull Santa's sleigh. That night we read The Night Before Christmas and she experienced the special connection Santa has with his reindeer.

Christmas Photos

Linsey and her siblings show their beautiful smiles for their Christmas photo.

Linsey was welcomed into the family November 2009!

Riley with chop sticks

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Riley's Firsts

This year is indeed a special year for Riley as she celebrates many firsts-

Halloween, riding on a tractor, planting with her papa,

and getting her hair styled at a salon. Welcome Home Riley!

GFA Black & White Ball- October 16, 2010

Nearly 10 months after completing their adoption- Wei-Hung & mother Cristy meet Gladney's Taiwan Caseworker- Lindsay Hatcher for the first time while attending GFA's First Annual Black & White Ball in NYC!

Adoption Awareness Month

Adoption Awareness Month:

November is Adoption Awareness Month and there will be numerous events throughout the country for adoptive families to attend. A list of events by state can be found on Adoptive Families Magazine's website.


In New York, the Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) will be holding their 30th Annual Adoption Conference on November 21st at St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Gladney will have a table at the event and several of our staff will present on a few of the panel discussions throughout the day. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Jane Aronson - a speaker you won't want to miss! Please visit APC's website for more information about the conference.


In New Jersey the 29th Annual Let's Talk Adoption Conference will be held on November 6th at Rutgers University. There will be breakout sessions and panels throughout the day for parents to attend. For more information on the conference please visit the official website.

In Dallas on November 13th the local chapter of Families with Children from China (FCC) will hold their Annual Culture Day to celebrate Chinese culture. Visit FCC's website for more information.

Cruise Into Fall with the Gladney Black and White Ball

Gladney looks forward to an evening cruise on the Hudson River under the stars and amidst the impressive nighttime cityscape. For those of you who may not have received the announcement and invitation from the Gladney Family Association - we would like to share this invitation with all of you. To receive the full invitation announcing a NYC Hudson River Dinner & Dining cruise/fundraiser on Sunday, October 16th from 6-10pm, along with a RSVP card, please email or call Wendy Lee, GFA Director, wendy.lee@gladney.org or 817-922-5947.

Asia Program staff, Wendy Stanley and Lindsay Hatcher, will be joining for this event.