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Kerry Tobar and the Gladney Center for Adoption: Changing the Way We Talk About Adoption
“The biggest misconception is just how people think birth parents ‘gave away’ their child and were being selfish,” says Kerry Tobar, Adoption Education Manager at the Gladney Center for Adoption. “In reality, it’s the opposite. One of my birth mom friends told me, ‘I broke my own heart. I did it because I love my…
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The Evolution of Adoption: Kerry Tobar Shares Gladney’s 140-Year Story
When people picture adoption today, they might think of families being brought together through agencies, with care for the children and intentional placement. But it wasn’t always this way.
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Adoption in August 2025: Legislative Updates
This August, several important legislative updates have made headlines, and they’re worth paying attention to if adoption has touched your life in any way. The rules that governments pass can directly affect your life if you are an adoptee, looking to adopt, or have some connection to the adoption world.
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How Should We Ask Questions About Adoption?
I have a little brother who’s adopted, and growing up, I’ve heard a lot of comments from classmates and even adults that were confusing, frustrating, or just plain hurtful. At the same time, most people are just genuinely curious, and don’t mean harm at all. That’s why I think it’s important to talk about how…
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Misunderstandings About Adoption
My little brother is adopted, and I’ve seen firsthand how normal and full of love adoption can be. But I’ve also heard so many misconceptions from classmates, neighbors, or even adults who mean well but don’t really understand. So, I wanted to write about a few of the most common assumptions I’ve come across, and…
