- Media
A Chinese Adoptee’s Journey
A blog of an adult Chinese-American adoptee which explores her thoughts and feelings surrounding adoption.
- Adoptee Groups
Sisters of China
“Sisters of China is a community organization dedicated to uniting female-identifying Chinese adoptees of all ages across the world by providing them a safe space to share their stories, discuss their challenges, and celebrate their heritage.
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- Adoptee Groups
Adoptés du Vietnam – La Voix Des Adoptés
This Facebook group is based in France and is for French speaking Vietnamese adoptees to come and discuss their adoption journey as well as Vietnamese heritage.
- Adoptee Groups
Taiwanese Adoptees International
“This is a Facebook group for Taiwanese adoptees to connect, share stories and provide support. It is based in California but serves Taiwanese adoptees across the globe.
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- Adoptee Groups
Adopted Vietnamese International (AVI)
This group provides resources and opportunities for Vietnamese adoptees to explore their heritage and adoptee identity as well as share their insights on adoption with adoptive and birth parents and the wider adoption community. It was launched over 10 years ago and has online resources including projects, events and research.
- Adoptee Groups
Adoptation
This is a peer support group on Facebook for adult adoptees (intercountry and domestic) in Australia. The goal is to talk about experiences and create a safe space for adoptees.
- Adoptee Groups
Navigating Adoption
“Navigating Adoption is an organization founded on Instagram to provide the adoption and non-adoption community a safe space to discuss adoption-related topics and issues. Their purpose is to serve the adoption community by providing a resource to open up about struggles and an educational platform for adoptees and non-adoptees.
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- Adoptee Groups
I’m Adopted
This is an online community that provides a network for adoptees globally. They are based on Facebook and social media and provide resources, topics, and meet-ups for adoptees.
- Adoptee Groups
Adoptees Supporting Adoptees
This is a support group for adoptees to come and share their stories and know they are not alone in their adoption journeys. It is an online community for all adult adoptees that emphasizes non-judgmental discussion.
- Adoptee Groups
Openly Adopted: “Adoptee Resources”
“Openly Adopted’s website contains a resource sheet with websites, blogs, podcast, mental health, and a list of communitites for adoptees. Their goal is to help bring the voices of adopted children to the forefront of the experience and cultivate a sense of belonging and community for those who struggle with and question their sense of identity.
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- Adoptee Groups
American Adoptions: “How to Find Adoptee Support Groups”
An article by American Adoptions that support groups for adoptees, international adoptee support groups, support groups for adoptees of color, and for foster care adoptee support groups
- Adoptee Groups
Adoptees of South America + Extended Latin Americas (ASA)
The group is a peer centered group for adult adoptees from various regions of South America + Latin Americas. Our mission is to provide adoptees with space for connections, support and encouragement in any step of their journeys. Connections can be formed in monthly Zoom calls and a private Facebook group.
- Adoptee Groups
Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington (AAAW)
Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington is a group dedicated to providing support to Asian adult adoptees in the state of Washington.They provide a welcoming community to new and current participants, a mentorship program for youth adoptees called the Adoptee Mentorship Program (AMP), educational opportunities for Asian/Pacific Islander adoptees, awareness of issues adoptees face, and allyship to adoptees of different nationalities and communities.
- Media
Healthline: “The Best Adoptee Blogs of the Year”
A list of different adoptees, their blogs, and what each one focuses on
- Adoptee Groups
Adoptee Hub
“””Our mission is to connect, collaborate, and preserve adoption legacies through community, culture, and post-adoption services. Adoptees deserve the opportunity to know their history, have a sense of belonging, experience their birth culture, and have access to services in a supportive safe space throughout their adoption journey.”
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- Adoptee Groups
Dear Adoption
This resource is not a formal group for people to meet and share stories. This page has stories submitted by adoptees and a way to submit your own stories as well. You can read through people’s stories as well as any books, film or art. It’s meant to educate people from a variety of adoptee perspectives.
- Adoptee Groups
Chinese Adoptee Alliance (CAA)
FCC is a nonprofit organization supporting Chinese adoptees and their families and friends. Founded in the early 1990s in Manhattan as a parent support group, and expanding to a nation-wide network, our members include adoptive parents, Chinese adoptees and their siblings and other relatives, as well as friends of the organization.
- Adoptee Groups
Adopted from Colombia
“This page was created to connect Colombian adoptees with each other to work through shared experiences. It is also open to both adoptive and birth parents, but emphasizes the adoptee’s voice. It is a Facebook group that offers support.
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- Adoptee Groups
China’s Children International (CCI)
“CCI is the first international support group created by and for Chinese adoptees. This is group is dedicated to empowering and connecting adult Chinese adoptees from around the world. They have a Facebook group, host zoom chats and have in person meetups.
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- Adoptee Groups
Intercountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV)
This resource is a platform for intercountry adoptees to connect in, share, educate, and advocate to the wider public about the issues we face – political, social and emotional, including the not so positive aspects of intercountry adoption. They also advocate for pre and post adoption resources. They have spaces for adoptee voices and online events open to all adoptees.
- Adoptee Groups
Korean Adoptees of Chicago (KAtCH)
This organization is for Korean adoptees in Chicago and is a private Facebook group. They offer community activities and is for adult Korean adoptees. They help provide services that support or are led by the Korean adoptee community.
- Adoptee Groups
Filipino Adoptees Network (FAN)
This is a network for Filipino adoptees dedicated to supporting, educating and promoting cultural awareness on adoption issues and preserving Filipino heritage. They are based in New York and host group events.
- Adoptee Groups
Sejong Cultural Education
This is a group for Korean adoptees of all ages and aims to foster a sense of Korean identity in adoptees. It is located in New York and offers three events. The Sejong camp for 6-16 year-olds, a Korea trip and a virtual gala.
- Adoptee Groups
Sae Jong Camp
This is a summer camp for Korean American children to explore their Korean American identities, learn about their Korean heritage and create friendships. It is located in Michigan and is a 6 day summer camp.
- Adoptee Groups
Kamp Kimchee
This is an inclusive Korean family camp that focuses on self-esteem, family education and identity. It is a one week camp for adoptees aged 4 years to 12th grade and their families. It is located in Minnesota.
- Adoptee Groups
Parents of Latin American Children: La Semana Family Culture Camp
This is a day camp for children adopted from Latin American countries. It is based in Minnesota and serves K-senior teens. They have different cultural activities as well as camp activities such as rock climbing and archery.
- Adoptee Groups
Spence-Chapin Mentorship Programs
Spence-Chapin’s Mentorship are Adoptee-led and run programs for teen and tween Adoptees which meet monthly as a group with adult Adoptee Mentors.
- Adoptee Groups
Chinese Family Camp
This is a camp for Chinese families to combine Chinese heritage with camp fun. It is based in Chicago and is for all Chinese American families. It is a one-week summer camp for Chinese adoptees to meet each other and explore their identities.
- Adoptee Groups
ASIA Families
This group supports adoptees (children, teens, and adults) from Korea in developing their identities. They are located in VA but have a camp in MD as well. They also have culture school, tours and volunteer opportunities for adult adoptees.
- Adoptee Groups
Adoptees Connect
This is a peer-led connect group for adult adoptees. It is a safe space for adoptees to gather and share their experiences regarding their adoption journeys. There are groups across the US as well as international groups.
- Adoptee Groups
Holt International Camp
Holt Adoptee Camp maintains a focus on fun and community, just like any other summer camp. What makes this camp special is that we have built in a curriculum for adoptees, by adoptees, that provides a space for adoptees to discuss, share and build identity among their peers. Everything at camp has been created and implemented by adult adoptee staff — making this program one of a kind.
- Adoptee Groups
Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families
Chinese Heritage Camp connects adoptive families with the cultural community, adoption experts, and families with shared experiences.
- Adoptee Groups
Adoptees Who Cut Ties
“Adoptees Who Cut Ties is an online Facebook group for adoptees only. While many groups are for adoptees who are searching for families, this group is for adoptees who have had to cut ties with family, whether adoptive parent, sibling, or even birth parent in reunion. Adoption is complex, and so are the relationships that go with it. This is a safe space for adoptees to talk about the challenges of estrangement, WITHOUT judgment.
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- Mental Health
Florida Department of Children and Families
A compilation of adoption resources in Florida.
- Mental Health
Yoffe Therapy
Yoffe Therapy, Inc. is a group psychotherapy practice composed of dedicated, compassionate clinicians brought together to serve the Adoption and Foster Care community in Los Angeles. Clinicians are seasoned professionals, Adoption and Foster Care competent, highly skilled at their craft, and focused on the growth and resiliency of their clients.
