GLADNEY UNIVERSITY​

The purpose of Gladney University is to equip clients and professionals with the knowledge they need to help provide positive and healthy outcomes for the children we serve. Gladney University provides adoptive parents with education and support before, during and after their adoption. This education and support helps Gladney provide the finest adoption experience possible and it’s part of Gladney’s promise of family for life.

Gladney University equips medical professionals, counselors, social service advocates, and community members with cutting-edge continuing education through engaging, web-based, and in-person adoption and child welfare training. Our goal is to offer a diverse range of required and elective courses, helping child welfare professionals meet state requirements and expand their expertise, ultimately improving outcomes for those they serve.

Gladney is uniquely positioned to provide outstanding training to parents and professionals because of our over 135 year history of serving families and children. Our staff is highly qualified, experienced and compassionate. This combination creates dynamic and very successful training programs.

Check out some of our on-demand training opportunities!

Adoption Resource Materials

We want to provide you with as many tools and resources as possible as you talk with women who are struggling with unplanned pregnancies or who may be experiencing a parenting crisis. Start downloading adoption resources. 

Interested in being a Gladney University Presenter?

​We look for diverse applicants who are doers, makers, creators, and child welfare advocates. Gladney University presenters are selected upon their accomplishments, impact, reputation of their work, and belief that their voice will create change in our world. Below is a list of the criteria our selection committee requires:

• Evidence based foundation
• Clear objectives
• Audience participation opportunities
• Visual elements

It's simple to apply! Fill out the application below. We promise to review your application with respect and honor for your work. Once submitted, a member from our team will contact you within 2-4 weeks to inform you of our decision regarding your proposal.