Adoption is a Lifelong Journey
We believe that all members of the adoption constellation should have access to education, support, and resources at every stage of life. Below is a list of non-CH/LSS resources that may be beneficial.
Adopted Vietnamese International
AVI aims to promote our unique insights on adoption and build networks with the wider community made up of adoptive parents and birth parents, other adoption communities, younger generations of adopted Vietnamese, general members of the Vietnamese Diaspora and other communities. Visit Adopted Vietnamese International.
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AK Connection
Since 2000, AK Connection has served as a resource for Adult Korean Adoptees in Minnesota. By providing relevant information and building a supportive community, we are here to serve you! We welcome all of the Adult Korean Adoptee community, plus their friends and family to join us in continuing the tradition of creating a supportive community for all Adult Korean Adoptees. Visit AK Connection.
American Adoption Congress
The AAC is a community of adopted adults, parents by birth and adoption, their families and adoption professionals. We value our members, donors, and volunteers. Join us and together we will turn our common vision into a shared reality. Visit American Adoption Congress.
Asia Families
ASIA Families supports adopted persons from Korea – children, teens, and adults – in helping them develop how they self-identify through enriching educational programs in the U.S. and Korea. Visit Asia Families.
Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington
There are many experiences unique to being an Asian adoptee that many of us share, regardless of our generation or location. AAAW exists as a result of a belief that together, adoptees constitute a unique community both locally and globally. Visit Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington.
Catalyst Foundation
Providing humanitarian work to prevent trafficking and offering unique camps and tours, Catalyst Foundation was founded in 1999, focused on improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned, and homeless children in Vietnam. Visit Catalyst Foundation.
Ethiopian Kids Community
Ethiopian Kids Community is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established and leg by parents that nurtures connections and provides support for families with Ethiopian American children. Visit Ethiopian Kids Community.
Families Rising
Families Rising is committed to ensuring that children in foster care have loving homes and that families receive the support they need. They aim to assist adoptive, foster, and kinship parents, educate child welfare professionals, and champion the well-being of children and families. Visit Families Rising.
Foster Adopt MN (FAM)
Foster Adopt Minnesota supports Minnesota’s adoptive, foster, and kinship families and the professionals who work in these communities. Since 1980, their mission has been to find and strengthen Minnesota adoptive, foster & kinship families. Visit Foster Adopt MN.
Global Oversees Adoptees’ Link (G.O.A.’L.)
Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link (G.O.A.’L) is a non-profit organization. G.O.A.’L. is an organization of Korean adoptees, founded and operated by adoptees in South Korea, for the worldwide adoptee community. Visit G.O.A.’L.
Korean American, Adoptee, Adoptive Family Network (kaan)
KAAN’s mission is to improve the lives of Korean-born adoptees by connecting the community and providing opportunities for dialogue, education, and support. Visit KAAN.
Korean Quarterly
A nonprofit quarterly newspaper written by and about the Korean American community in the Twin Cities and upper Midwest. Korean Quarterly defines this community to include first and second generation Korean Americans and their families (including non-Korea family members) and adopted Koreans and their families. Visit Korean Quarterly.
The TIES Program
Adoption heritage travel is bursting at the seams with positives for adoptees, parents, and families. But no journey as emotionally charged as this one can come without complexities that need to be carefully considered. Visit The TIES Program.
