Asia Adoption Support Fund

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Three years ago The Asia Adoption Support Fund ("AASF") was started by one family making a generous gesture to help other families pursuing an adoption. The Fund grants financial support to families who are pursuing the adoption of a child with a medical condition or a child

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who may be harder to place due to age or other considerations. Over the past three years, $35,000 has been awarded from the AASF to adoptive families. Gladney and the families who received assistance greatly appreciate the generosity and commitment of those who contributed to the fund to help children find loving and permanent families.

 

If you would like to contribute to the fund, please contact Wendy Stanley at wendy.stanley@gladney.org. During Adoption Awareness Month in November, we would like to continue to raise awareness of the AASF and build the circle of families who can provide financial support to other Gladney adoptive families.

Somewhere Between Screening 12/2 in TX

Families with Children from China of North Texas is arranging a screening of the film "Somewhere Between" http://www.somewherebetweenmovie.com/on December 2, 2012 3:00 - 5:00pm at the theater "Rave Motion Pictures located at 1101 Melbourne Rd. Hurst TX 76053.

However, in order for the showing to take place, an additional 50 must be purchased by November 26th. Tickets can be purchased at www.tugg.com/events/2127.

Thanksgiving Wishes

Wishing you all the best for a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

The Gladney Asia Program Staff

Gongzhan Wu, Wendy Stanley, April Uduhiri, Mary Chapman,

Rebecca Pollack, Allison James, Lydia Macci

National Adoption Day - You Just May Be

In celebration of National Adoption Day which was this past Saturday, November 17, we wanted to share a very special music video with you. “You Just May Be” reminds us all that anyone can make a difference in the life of a child without a family—all you have to do is say, “Yes!”

To learn more about how you can say “Yes!” to adopting one of the many waiting children through Gladney’s Asia Waiting Child Program – visit our Asia Waiting Child blog or sign up for an upcoming informational webinar!

Happy National Adoption Day!

Grace was adopted through Gladney's China Waiting Child Program.

Recently in Taiwan Adoption News

October was a busy and exciting month! One family traveled to Taiwan to bring home their little girl to Wisconsin. Three families sent their dossiers to Taiwan and two more families received their civil rulings. Gladney received two referrals of baby boys in October and both families accepted their referrals! This month so far, we have welcomed home a family to Texas with their baby girl, and another family living in Illinois, is currently in Taiwan to bring home their 6 year old son.

 

Cathwel Service Update

We enjoyed hosting two directors from Cathwel Service in Taiwan last month. We were able to exchange a great amount of insight and information about both the Taiwan and US adoption systems. Cathwel Service at this time is primarily focusing on placing children with special needs or older children. Please contact Rebecca Pollack at rebecca.pollack@gladney.org if you are interested in receiving more information about opportunities to adopt through this program.

Join Gladney at the APC Conference 11/18!

32nd Annual APC Conference

The Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) is holding their 32nd annual Conference on Sunday, Nov. 18th in Brooklyn, NY. This conference is for adoptive parents, families considering adopting and adoption professionals. A wide range of workshops and seminars are held throughout the day, covering topics related to the adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Gladney Asia Program staff will be attending the conference and will be a part of a panel discussion about international adoption and will also lead an Asia Adoption Programs workshop. Please visit APC's website for more information.

 

Keynote Speaker

Holly van Gulden, Adoption Counselor

Since 1985,Holly van Gulden has been training adoptive and foster parents and professionals throughout the United States, England, Scotland and Canada. In addition, for over twenty years, Holly has co-directed Adoptive Family Counseling Center with Claude Riedel.

 

Holly has co-authored books including, “Learning the Dance of Attachment”, “Real Parent, Real Children”: Parenting the Adopted Child. Holly is herself an adoptive parent who grew up in a multi-racial, international family comprised of six children born to the family, four adopted children and several foster brothers and sisters. This blend of professional and personal experience has given her extra insight into what it’s like to grow up adopted and to parent through adoption.

Special Webinar offered by Gladney Taiwan Program - November 16th!

We are pleased to host a webinar this week to help families understand and weigh developmental and psychological assessment reports provided with child referrals from Taiwan. The webinars will be helpful to any parent considering adopting a toddler or older child, and will introduce some of the children in Taiwan who are waiting to find a family.

"Helping Your Decision to Adopt: Part 1 - Understanding Psychological Assessments". Friday, November 16th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST. To register for Part 1 click here.

"Helping Your Decision to Adopt: Part 2 -- Understanding the Role of Family Therapy in Supporting Healthy Attachment". Friday, November 16th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST. To register for Part 2 click here. 

Registration information is also posted on our Taiwan Blog.