We have first approached Gladney simply to get some information for adoption. We went to one of their informational whole day session. All the questions that we had around adoption process were clarified and that same day we took the adoption application package. Down the road, we made the decision to adopt our daughter through Gladney and started the process. They made sure that our adoption documents were complete on a timely manner. Additionally, while waiting for placement, the various essential child care courses, refreshment courses and interactive classes given by Gladney on infant/toddler cares and CPR classes gave us more tools and confidence while we were transitioning to become parents. They took us through each of the process even though Gladney did most of the heavy-lifting for us. Gladney's efficiency during and after placement was beyond remarkable. Whenever we have questions, we reach out to our awesome case worker (Ashley) and she always came back with the right course of action and solutions. We will never forget the day we got the call that we were matched with our daughter. Moreover, the post adoption department are doing excellent job after our placement with our daughter. We are blessed to have the birth mother and father in our lives. There is not a day that passed with out being grateful to the birth parents for placing their full confidence on us. This trust pushes us to strive to be great parents every day. The post adoption department in Gladney always make sure that our post adoption communications and packages with the birth parents reaches on time. Through those communications, we include all of our daughter's developmental milestones and achievements. We also love the communications we receive from the birth parents. If I go on how Gladney played an integral role in our lives, this small survey won't suffice. I cannot pass with out saying thank you for the fantastic job that Gladney is doing all these years. Thank you.
We had such an incredible experience adopting our daughter with the help of Gladney! I work in the non-profit field and was time and time again impressed with the professional, excellent services provided. Our case manager in particular was always quick to respond, offered helpful advice and made us feel like what we valued mattered. We also have heard very positive things about Gladney from our daughters birth parent--it was always important to us that any birth parent receive the highest level of services and it was beautiful to see how the birth parent was loved and cared for throughout the process. I cannot recommend Gladney enough!
GladneyCenter 03/10/2021
Taryn, as a non-profit professional, your comments mean a lot. Thank you!
Gladney changed our lives! From the moment we left the informational session, I knew that Gladney was where we needed to be for our adoption journey. I was so impressed by their support of birth mothers who may need a safe place to go, both during their pregnancy and after. Their staff is so supportive, so helpful and does everything they can to support birth parents and adoptive families. We were blessed to have Ashley as our caseworker and she is patient, a source of strength and has an amazing heart. The adoption process can be long, emotional and stressful at times, but we always had Gladney supporting us through it all.
We started the adoption process with Gladney nearly 5 years ago. We could not be happier with the care and compassion from everyone involved: from out initial call about orientation to continued post placement follow-ups. It is nice to have them as a constant resource as we sometimes need help navigating the complexities of open adoption. The agency in general is very open to lost of different life circumstances and has always made us feel welcome. If we choose to adopt again, it will definitely be through Gladney. Cannot recommend using their services enough!
GladneyCenter 03/05/2021
Thank you so much for your feedback on Gladney. We so appreciate your support.
This was the most informational zoom call I’ve ever attended. Information Shared was very important to understanding the different mindsets that can be experience when dealing with children in different phases of poverty.
The Gladney Center offers great continuing education for counseling professionals (either free or low cost). They also consider the needs of all involved in the adoption triangle (birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptee).
Everyone involved is very knowledgeable and professional.
GladneyCenter 08/06/2020
Thank you, Michelle, for your review of Gladney's education program.
Can't explain how much I love Gladney!!! They are amazing in every way- from their attention to detail with your adoption process, to the way they care for the birth moms going through the center, to the incredible post adoption services afterwards. They are truly exceptional. Forever grateful for our sweet Gladney baby and all the wonderful staff members that make Gladney what it is.
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GladneyCenter 03/08/2021 Thank you for your wonderful feedback as well as your support. We appreciate you choosing Gladney!