In March, 1994, the Gladney Center for Adoption's first internationally adopted child came home to the United States from Shanghai, China. Since that time, Gladney has placed more than 1500 healthy infants and toddlers with families living in the United States. Over the past several years, adoption from China has emerged as an effective way to make or grow a family.

China's adoption program is formalized and stable. Thousands of healthy infants and toddlers - mostly girls - are available for adoption. China's program is an option for prospective parents in a wide range of age groups.

Gladney was honored to partner with the China Center for Adoption Affairs in hosting a 2 day program for twenty-two older adoptable children living in The Beijing Second Social Welfare Institute. The children, all between the ages of 6 and 13, took part in a program to learn about family life in America. The CCAA and Gladney Center hope to find adoptive families for these children and the purpose of the camp program was to begin preparing the children for life in a family. The children enjoyed the program -- having fun, meeting new people, and volunteering to show-off some of their artistic and athletic talents.

We are hopeful that these children can continue on their journey of hope to be united with a forever family. View the camp kids. If you are interested in learning more about these children, please make your request on-line or by emailing.

Gladney is pleased to announce Bright Futures Camp - China, and a change in destination. Rather than bringing children to the United States, this year adventurous prospective parents are invited to travel to China. What an exciting opportunity to brighten the life of a child living in an orphanage, and experience the culture first hand.

Gladney is looking for families who are willing to open their hearts to an older child from China. Ranging in age from 7 to 14, healthy boys and girls can't wait to "camp" with a loving family. Children and families will experience a week of camp activities and site seeing along with Gladney staff and in-country representatives. Find out more by logging on to brightfuturescamp.com. It couldn't be easier to start the amazing China adoption journey. To learn more about adopting from China, please request one of Gladney's free, comprehensive Adoption Information Packets. Make your request on-line or by calling 1-800-INT-ADOP.

We look forward to sharing our expertise, experience and compassion as you embark upon building your family through adoption. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions. Our telephone number is 212-868-3434. Click here for our e-mail and postal addresses.

International Adoption Information Sessions
Free information seminars are available throughout the US to learn more about Gladney's international adoption programs. Please join us!

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