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Adoptees United

Protecting and securing adoptee rights

Equality for All Adopted People

Adoptees United is a national nonprofit tax-exempt organization with an unwavering commitment to equality for all adopted people.

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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.

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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.

Pending Legislation
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It goes on one at a time,
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.

from “the Low Road” by Marge PIERCY

Where We Stand

We provide position statements on issues affecting adopted people in the United States. At the heart of our work are three interconnected issues: identity, citizenship, and equality.

Read our current positions on birth records, U.S. citizenship for intercountry adoptees, and identity documents.

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Birth Records • US Citizenship • Identity Documents

Help Us Succeed

Tax-deductible contributions enable us to work for adoptee rights in your community, in your state, and across the globe. Please help us by contributing to our bottom line.

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