Happy August, Everyone,

It's the time of year when change is all around as kids are getting ready for a new school year and a new adventure. So are we. We are getting closer to the end of the assumption process, and becoming part of the Gladney family. You are also becoming part of the Gladney family, so we want to make sure you know what's in store for this year and how you can access Gladney's ongoing services.

But, first:

Jason & Jessica arrived home from Ecuador in July with their 3 year old son, Jorge!

Our webpages and social media pages are changing. We are now a part of Gladney's website and social media, so take a minute to follow us!

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At Gladney, innovation and leadership converge under the exceptional guidance of President and CEO Mark Melson. His visionary approach to adoption has propelled Gladney to new heights, embodying the mission of "Creating bright futures through adoption."



Mark’s dedication to building strong, loving families is reflected in every initiative he spearheads. His work exemplifies the power of combining creativity with empathy and excellence, crafting futures where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

For many families, meal time is the opportunity to spend time with one another. Food brings comfort, nutrition and love into a home. However, many children of various ages will experience difficulties with eating which may be multifactorial in nature (i.e. delayed development, sensory concerns, reduced oral motor skills, psychosocial factors). As a result, the child may act out at mealtime, refuse to eat foods offered at the table, and/or appear detached from the family unit during this activity. This presentation will provide a Trauma Informed lens to picky eating and challenging meal time behaviors. Often, challenging behaviors stem from other underlying causes that are not directly related to the food. Understanding the nature of these behaviors will assist family members, caregivers and professional staff to create a safe space for these children at meal time.

A comment we frequently hear from Gladney friends is, “I want a Gladney t-shirt to wear!” Well, now is your chance! Gladney has two meaningful t-shirt designs available for adults AND kids, plus an infant onesie and tote bag. Check out the merch and place your orders soon. These special items are only available for a limited time through August 31st.