--- title: Gladney Adoption Blog | Gladney Center (5) description: Considering adoption for your child? There are many options. Talk with a Gladney Adoption counselor today. 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And the plans are as varied and unique as each expectant mother. [Gladney Center](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/author/gladney-center) [Read More](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/find-adoptive-parents-for-my-baby) ![](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4e3ef6abb6613e8e6ad8e4ffabeae5b3908775f9-1.jpg) [Adoption](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/tag/adoption), [Testimonials](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/tag/testimonials), [Unplanned Pregnancy](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/tag/unplanned-pregnancy) ### [An Unplanned Pregnancy Changes Everything - Muthoni's Story](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/unplanned-pregnancy-muthoni-story) "Adoption is a beautiful and brave thing...and the world needs to know that." 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Not only do we have [Gladney Center](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/author/gladney-center) [Read More](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/adoption-agencies-in-houston-video) ![](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ben%20and%20Carla-1.jpg) [Find A Family](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/tag/find-a-family) ### [Gladney Adoption Profiles](https://blog.gladneyadoption.com/gladney-adoption-profiles) Adoption Profiles As you make an adoption plan for your child, you choose your child’s parents.... 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