As an adoptee, I've learned that silence in adoption can leave lasting wounds that never fully…read moreheal. Too often, birth families disappear for years after placement, and when that happens, adoptees and adoptive families are left to pick up the pieces, wondering why contact stopped and whether they did something wrong. It's not just the absence of letters, phone calls, or updates; it's the absence of EFFORT, the absence of presence, and the absence of acknowledgment. Too often, birth families disappear for years after placement, slipping into silence while the adoptee grows up in the fallout of unanswered questions. The quiet becomes louder with age. What starts as confusion turns into sadness, then into resignation, then into a kind of emotional scar that follows you into adulthood. That silence creates a lifetime of wondering, grieving a relationship that never had the chance to exist, and carrying the weight of questions that no one ever stepped up to answer. Birth families often fail to follow through with promised contact, updates, or communication, even though sending a letter or message takes extremely little effort. Growing up with no communication leaves you constantly wondering, questioning, and trying to make sense of why there was no effort to stay connected. For me, years of complete silence and no communication, a little photo book from early 2000s from my birth mother, to preschool well into adulthood created a long-lasting sense of loss, confusion, and emotional distance that no adoptee should have to navigate alone from a biological family being absent. That silence becomes its own kind of wound and is an EXCUSE people give for disappearing, while the adoptee is left to carry the confusion and pain it creates. While I realize open adoption is not legally binding in the state of Texas, consistency matters. When birth families go silent for years or decades, the emotional consequences fall entirely on the adoptee who never asked to be placed in that position. It isn't fair to expect an adoptee to carry the emotional responsibility of fixing relationships that were never maintained. We don't owe our biological families contact, closure, or forgiveness. Adoption agencies often put this pressure on adoptive families to send updates when staying connected is a SHARED effort, and when one side walks away for decades, it's not the adoptee's burden to make that right again, so when your lazy birth mothers randomly wake up one day choosing to reunify with the birth children they never kept contact with, they fail miserably. This is the part adoption agencies rarely talk about. Agencies talk about love, hope, placement, and new beginnings, and those things can be beautiful. But they don't talk enough about: * what happens when birth relatives disappear * what open adoption promises go unfulfilled * how adoptees internalize the silence * how confusing reunions can be * how heavy it is to carry decades of unanswered questions * how complicated it is to rebuild trust * how harmful inconsistent communication truly is in the adoption community. Agencies and adoption agencies like Gladney give themselves a round of applause for doing absolutely nothing about this regarding birth families going MIA. They should better prepare both birth and adoptive families for that possibility, so the adoptee doesn't grow up feeling forgotten or responsible for everyone else's choices. And let me be absolutely clear: adoptees do not owe their biological families anything. Not a Christmas card, not a Mother's Day message, not acknowledgment of holidays or milestones because those things are earned through actually showing up. Adoptees deserve to have their boundaries respected and their voices heard. Reconnection, if it ever happens, should come from a place of mutual respect and emotional safety, not guilt or obligation. Adoption is lifelong, and adoptees should always have the right to decide what relationships feel healthy for them.

As formal emplyee working with the Gladeny Home for 1 year and 6 months the work environment was…read morechaallenging due to inconsiste communication, lake of support from leadership team, and unclear expections. Staff were often expected to manage high workloads within adequte resources or guidance. Concerns raised by employees were frquently dismissed or not addressed, which contributed to low morale and burnout. While the organization's mission has potential, significant improvements in management practices, staff support, and accountability are needed to create a healthy and sustainable workplace. This workplace had a stressful and unsupportive environment. Expectation frequently changed without notice, and staff were often held accountable without proper training or clear direction. Communication from management felt reactive rather than proactive, and there was little follow-through when issues were reported. Over time, this created a culture of fear anf high turnover. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS WORKPLACE TO someone seeking stability or strong leadership team.

Life tree Adoption is amazing. Robin and her staff are available and they do a great job of guiding…read moreboth the adoptive mom and adoptive parents through the process. I would highly recommend this agency to anyone looking to adopt!

From the owner: Considering Adoption? Compassionate Support for Families Making a Difficult Decision…read moreWe understand that choosing adoption is not easy. Our dedicated team is here to provide caring, judgment-free assistance for families exploring the best options for their child's future. What We Offer: - Confidential Guidance: 100% private, respectful conversations with experienced adoption specialists. - Personalized Adoption Plans: Helping you understand every option and designing a plan that reflects your wishes. - Support Throughout the Process: Emotional, practical, and educational resources for you and your child. - Approved Loving Families: All adoptive families are carefully screened to ensure every child finds a safe, supportive home. - Legal & Financial Assistance: We handle the paperwork and can discuss possible financial help if needed. No pressure—just honest answers and the support you deserve. Take the next step on your terms. Call us anytime or visit our website to learn about adoption options and how we can help. You’re not alone.

This is a very long and overdue review for Texas Christian Adoptions and the one and only Andrea!!…read moreWe can not speak more highly of Andrea and her expertise and her love for what she does. We chose Andrea after a very in depth discussion over the phone and much prayer! The Lord literally put Andrea in our path to take us all on the journey of a lifetime! We were told it typically takes 1-2 years for a birth mom to match with a family .... It took us 2 weeks!! What an incredible blessing!! And what a blessing to have had Andrea walk us through each and every piece! She is truly a gem on this earth and I became a mama with the Miracle of Adoption of our baby boy! I honestly would choose Andrea again when or if the Lord decides to bless us again!! Thank you Andrea, for the best thing that could have ever happened to me, my life, and our family!!

We worked with Andrea back in 2018 to adopt our baby girl. We are still great friends with her and…read moreare hoping to adopt another baby with her. We are searching for our last baby (we've adopted four times so far!). Three of our children have special needs and we would love to adopt our last baby with Andrea's help. It's a long distance to get to her, but so worth it!! It's now 2024 and we are still friends with Andrea! I cannot believe our baby girl is going to be 6 in a few weeks!

Amazing adoption agency! Birth parents and adoptive families are truly cared for here by an amazing…read morestaff.

From the owner: Full-service, licensed adoption agency serving expectant women, birth parents, and adoptive…read morefamilies across Texas. We specialize in domestic, infant adoption.

I've been trying to get in touch with this place for two months. They never return voicemails or…read moreemails. We have filled out all of our paperwork. When I call to check in they ask if you have a child for adoption or prospective parent. Once you say parent you get transfered to a voicemail where you should not even bother leaving a VM. As a prospective parent this is very concerning. Communication is very important in the adoption process and this company severely lacks. I can only hope they treat their mamas giving up their child for adoption better!

I was adopted from Buckner Dallas when I was just a tiny baby. I am forever grateful I was given…read morethe best life and the most beautiful supportive loving family. Thank you for my beautiful life and keep up your amazing work !