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Events, Projects, Resources
We sponsor and organize events and projects that center the lives of adopted people and aim to change the narrative of adoption.
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: November 16, 2024
It’s happening. We are having two Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons, one (now already complete) in October and one on November 16. And more after that. Join us in-person in Minneapolis (though with…
Truth and Reconciliation
Greg talks with Jennifer Kwon Dobbs and Ryan Gustafsson—two Korean-born transnational adoptees, scholars, and advocates—about their cases (and other cases) before the South Korean Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Event: Q&A on the New Citizenship Clinic
Adoptees United is excited to announce the launch of a free and low cost legal service for intercountry adoptees who have US citizenship questions or issues.
Legislation
We track and monitor adoptee rights legislation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US Congress. If a pending or recently enacted bill relates to the rights of adult adopted people in the United States, we will list it.
2024 Adoptee Rights Legislation (Domestic)
It goes on one at a time,
from “the Low Road” by Marge PIERCY
it starts when you care
to act, it starts when you do
it again and they said no,
it starts when you say We
and know who you mean, and each
day you mean one more.
Latest News
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: November 16, 2024
It’s happening. We are having two Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons, one (now already complete) in October and one on November 16. And more after that. Join us in-person in Minneapolis (though with very limited capacity) and virtually for everyone else. Saturday, November 16, 2024 • 1pm to 5pm Central If you don’t know what a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon…
Truth and Reconciliation
Greg talks with Jennifer Kwon Dobbs and Ryan Gustafsson—two Korean-born transnational adoptees, scholars, and advocates—about their cases (and other cases) before the South Korean Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Event: Q&A on the New Citizenship Clinic
Adoptees United is excited to announce the launch of a free and low cost legal service for intercountry adoptees who have US citizenship questions or issues.
A Pause in Conference Programming
Given the uncertain and highly polarized political climate around upcoming elections, we’ve decided to pause further in-person conference programming until the end of 2024. Adoptees United has been thrilled to engage in in-person programming with you all! While we’ve been excited to kick off our first-ever conference series this year, we’re also mindful of the…
Announcing the Adoptees United Citizenship Clinic
Adoptees United is excited to announce the launch of a free and low cost legal service for intercountry adoptees who have US citizenship questions or issues.
What Expanded ‘Parole in Place’ Means for Intercountry Adoptees
How parole in place currently works, plus how an expanded policy could significantly benefit some intercountry adoptees.
Read More What Expanded ‘Parole in Place’ Means for Intercountry Adoptees