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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
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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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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…
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July 2025 Adoption Stories: Books, Movies, Websites and More
Adoption conversations are always evolving — and this July, along with legislation changing the adoption landscape, new media bringing light to the adoption experience has released as well. From new books to documentaries that challenge the narratives we’ve seen on screen for decades, July 2025 has brought new updates across the media.
