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A Cradle in Delhi: How One Mother Found Her Daughter at Palna

By Teesta Bhola-Shah Before adoptive parent Ria Patel ever became a mother, she was already working to help children. Her first job after earning her Master’s degree was with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, a philanthropic organization in India that funds community and social projects. One of their most meaningful missions, she said, was building a…

November 29, 2025
Finding Joy in Adoption: Laughter and Family with Gina Iyer

By Teesta Bhola-Shah When we interviewed Gina Iyer, I immediately noticed how full of energy she was. Adoption can be a serious topic, but it can be filled with funny moments too. Gina was adopted in the United States when she was four and a half and later moved to India with her mother after…

November 15, 2025
“It’s You and Your Child Against the World” – Gina Iyer’s Advice for Adoptive Parents

By Teesta Bhola-Shah Adoption is often a very difficult process for everyone involved. But the way to get through it is with patience and love, says Gina Iyer. Gina was adopted as a child and adopted one of her children when she grew up, so she has lots of experience with the process. When we…

November 12, 2025
October 2025 Adoption Stories – Legislative Updates

Hey everyone, Teesta here. It is fall, Halloween just passed, and lawmakers have been busy. Let’s talk about legislative updates worldwide for adoption!

November 2, 2025
Adoption Education in Schools and Hospitals: The AdoptED Program

By Teesta Bhola-Shah Adoption is often misunderstood, and those misunderstandings can shape the way adoptees, professionals, and families think about it. The only way to correct these misconceptions surrounding adoption is through purposeful education. At the Gladney Center for Adoption, the AdoptED program works to do that, making sure that accurate information about adoption is…

October 8, 2025