Minnesota Adoptee Groups
AdopSource
http://www.adopsource.org/
An organization providing space and resources for international adoptees in Minnesota
Adopted & Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora Minnesota (AFAAD)
An organization that aims to bring together adoptees and foster care alums from the global African diaspora
AK Connection
http://www.akconnection.com/
An organization dedicated to being a resource for Korean adoptees through providing information and helping build community
First Nations Orphan Association
http://wearecominghome.com/
An organization offering support for First Nations adult adoptees and formerly fostered individuals
First Nations Repatriation Institute
An organization providing resources and support to First Nations adult adoptees and formerly fostered individuals and education to social work students and practitioners who work with First Nations people.
Latino Cultural Center of Minnesota
http://latinoculturalcentermn.org/
An organization dedicated to promoting and sharing Latino and Hispanic arts and culture
Orphan Train Riders of New York (Midwest)
A 50-year-old organization of the original Minnesota orphan train riders and their families
Resource Committee of Adopted Adults (RCAA)
http://www.chsfs.org/rcaa
A national group of adopted adults working with Children’s Home Society and Family Services to educate each other and the broader community.
Adoptee Groups in Other States
Korean Adoptees of Hawaii (KAHI)
http://www.kahawaii.org/
An organization that hosts meetings and events for adult Korean adoptees living in Hawaii
International Adoptee Groups
NOTE: These groups are independent of AHA. Any view and opinions expressed by these groups on their websites and/or in their literature do not represent the views and opinions of AHA.
G.O.A.’L. (Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link)
http://goal.or.kr/eng/
A non-profit organization based in Korea focused on contributing to Korean adoptees’ identity formation through experiencing Korean culture, and also on improving the culture of adoption within Korea as well as the rights of adoptees there.
IKAA (International Korean Adoptee Associations)
http://ikaa.org/en/
A non-profit organization committed to building global relationships between Korean adoptees, strengthening cross-cultural communication and providing services and resources to the Korean adoptee community.
International Korean Adoptee Service (InKAS)
http://www.inkas.or.kr/eng/index.asp
Korea-based organization dedicated to providing services and programs to Korean adoptees in Korea.
Korean American Adoptive Family Network (KAAN)
http://www.kaanet.com/
A network of individuals and organizations across the US and Canada focused on building connections between adoptees, adoptive families, Koreans and Korean Americans.
La Voz de los Adoptados / La Voix des Adoptés
http://www.lavoixdesadoptes.com/
Founded in 2005 in France and expanded to Spain in 2009, this group’s name translates as “The Voice of Adoptees.” The group was created to provide a space for adoptees in these countries to connect with one another, share their experiences, and find support.
TRACK (Truth and Reconciliation for the Adoption Community of Korea)
http://justicespeaking.wordpress.com
Bilingual website in Korean and English. TRACK aims to protect the human rights of adult adoptees, children and families by raising awareness and education about the adoption community and its history, and pushing for legislative changes that will give Korean adoptees and birth families in Korea more rights and recognition.
