Adoption Process,
Philippines
Have you wondered about adopting from the Philippines? Do you have questions about the programs? We are here to introduce you to Philippines adoption!
Madison Adoption Associates earned accreditation in the Philippines in 2009 to place children with special needs, and earned accreditation in 2014 for the limited placement of healthy children.
There are two main programs to consider when adopting from the Philippines – the healthy tract, and the Special Home Finding program. In the healthy program, Madison receives a certain number of ‘slots’ to submit family applications. This year they recieved seven slots. Once those slots are filled, we must wait for our next allotment of slots. We are very grateful to ICAB (Inter-Country Adoption Board) forcontinuing to increase our number of slots!
The Special Home Finding program is dedicated to finding adoptive families for children with special needs, be it medical, psychological, age related, or sibling groups. We receive summaries of available children on a monthly basis. However, in an effort to respect the privacy of their children, ICAB does not allow agencies to openly advocate for these children by posting pictures or information. This can make advocacy challenging, however just because you cannot see the children on our website, does not mean they are not still waiting for a family!
Once you are matched and ready to travel, Madison will arrange your entire trip. Both parents are required to travel to the Philippines to take guardianship of your child(ren). You can expect to stay in country for one to two weeks, during which time we will arrange touring and many opportunities for you to learn about your child’s beautiful culture!
If you would like to learn more about our Philippines adoption programs, please email Program Director, Amanda Felizardo, at amanda@madisonadoption.org, or visit the Philippines Adoption Program page on our website.
Gladney Center for Adoption
Texas Based
2192 Waiting Children
4 Events
10 Adoption Programs
Call 817-922-6000
6300 John Ryan Dr. Texas
https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international
The Gladney Center for Adoption is a long-established, Hague-accredited adoption agency with more than 135 years of experience in creating bright futures for children and families. Gladney’s international adoption program offers families across the United States the opportunity to adopt children from around the world, with active programs in countries such as Bulgaria, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The agency is deeply committed to ethical and transparent adoption practices that prioritize the best interests of each child. Gladney’s international program focuses on “waiting children”—those who are legally free for adoption but may be older, part of a sibling group, or have identified medical or developmental needs. Families who work with Gladney receive comprehensive support throughout every stage of the process, including pre-adoption education and training, home study and dossier preparation, coordination with foreign partners, travel guidance, and post-adoption services. With a dedicated team of professionals and strong relationships with child welfare authorities abroad, Gladney ensures that each adoption is handled with compassion, integrity, and excellence. Families who partner with Gladney become part of a lifelong community, supported well beyond placement as they help their children thrive in their new homes and embrace their cultural heritage.
