Welcome. We are adult adoptees who host adoptee-only spaces and events, and engage with decision-makers and others about adoptee issues and adoptee rights.
Raising adoptee voices.
Changing the narrative on adoption.
No two adoptee journeys are the same, but nobody should have to navigate theirs alone
Socials
Join our active, private Facebook group for an adoptee-only safe space. (Please answer all 4 questions to join)
Events
See our Events page for the latest in our busy events programme, including regular zooms.*
Many of our talks are on our YouTube channel. Paul Sunderland is a particular highlight.
*You can join our zooms anonymously, with your camera off if you wish.
Searching
See our comprehensive Guide to searching and reunion to get you started.
See also our Records Explainer and Legal Explainer
PAC-UK offers specialist adoption counselling, intermediary services, tracing support and advice for adult adoptees and birth relatives.
They host the Family Connect website, which provides support and guidance.
Adoption Contact Register
A voluntary register for adopted adults and birth relatives wishing to make contact.
| How To Be Adopted Blogs, group meet-ups and a list of adoptee therapists | The Dunbar Project A mental health organisation dedicated to addressing the adoptee mental health crisis |
| The Wild Adoptees offers outdoor activities by and for adoptees. | The Grantham Unkept Club meets twice monthly. |
| DAWTA Podcast addressing the transracial adoption experience | Crumbs and Kin A monthly social for adoptees & care experienced adults in Birmingham |
| Intercountry Adoptee Voices brings together and advocates for those who are adopted internationally. | Transracial Adult Adoptee Network (TAAN) is an independent network and support group that meets in North London (please email Debbie for info). |
If you are a first mother looking for support, contact the Movement for an Adoption Apology.