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Adopted Persons

Resources, information, issues, and support for adopted persons, and a special section for young adoptees with stories, heritage resources, and places to meet other young people around the world.

Adoptee Personal Pages

Personal stories about all aspects of the adoptee experience from adoptees around the world.... [more]

Famous & Well-Known Adoptees (with biographies)

Adopted persons have distinguished themselves in many fields including sports, literature, politics, and the arts. This growing list includes biographical summaries and references for further reading.... [more]

Late Discovery Adoptees (LDAs)

Resources, information and support for late discovery adoptees, those who discovered or were told of their adopted status as adults.... [more]

Life Issues

Expressions of life issues experienced by adult adoptees include the effects of closed adoptions, loss, and emotional trauma.... [more]

Search Issues

Some search, others do not. And adoptive parents are often concerned about search and the impact on the family. Resources for all groups.... [more]

The Myth Series: Killer Adoptees

What do ghouls, goblins, and things that go bump in the night have in common with adoptees? To hear some tell it, we can be scarier than the most frightening monsters.... [more]

Community

Support groups and places of gathering and community for adult adoptees of all heritages.

• Adoptee Email Lists

Young Adoptees

Great sites for and about youth in extended and blended adoptive and foster families around the world; places to read, talk, find support, and make new friends.

• Heritage Resources
• Personal Stories