What we’re about
Welcome! We are excited you've found this group and hope to continue growing this adoptee community!
This is a space run by adoptees for adoptees, meaning people that identify as an adoptee/have been adopted. If you also identify with other parts of the adoption triad (adoptee, guardian, first/birth family), you are still welcome to join and center your adoptee experiences in this space.
We will hold events a minimum of 4 times a year/once every 3 months so if you don't see anything posted check back later while we work through organizing.
Organizers
Sarah: transracial Chinese adoptee adopted at birth
Nicole: adoptee
Monica: adoptee
Safe Space Norms
- Don’t be a bigot (racist, sexist, transphobic, etc.). Those who do not comply will be asked to leave events/the group.
- Enter the space with an open mind as this is a group of highly varied experiences
- This is not a space with/for professional health care
- If you see or experience any discriminatory behavior, please alert a group organizer
Reach out if you have any questions!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Hike and PicnicNeeds location
Let's go for a hike and picnic at Picnic Point. There is free parking on weekends at Lot 130 (Lot Address: 2003 University Bay Drive, Madison WI 53706). We will meet at the Trailhead sign and begin on the Marsh Loop. This is roughly a 2 mile walk, and will be a casual hike so that we may enjoy the nature around us. We will set up our picnic at the end point circle where there is plenty of seating to relax. Please bring food to share with a group. I will bring bottled water and plastic utensils/ napkins. If you do not want to participate in the walk but still picnic with us, please meet us by the entrance sign at 12:30 PM.
Who is Invited to Attend:
- Anyone over the age of 18
- Anyone who identifies as an adoptee (a person who is adopted). If you also identify as other parts of the adoption triad (adoptee, guardian, first/birth family), you are still welcome to join, but please center your adoptee experiences in this space.
- Reminder that we are taking donations of Cash or through Sarah’s Venmo. Money goes to meetup charge for having the group: $178.99 charged twice a year (Oct and April). $10 raised so far this 6 month cycle
Safe Space Norms:
- Don't be a bigot (Racist, sexist, transphobic, etc). Those who do not comply will be asked to leave events/ the group.
- Enter the space with an open mind as this is a group of highly varied experiences.
- This is not a space with/ for professional healthcare.
- If you see or experience any discriminatory behavior, please alert a group organizer.
Event Agenda:
1. Welcome.- a) safe space norms.
- b) note that we are a community event not meant for professional healthcare.
- c) reminder that we are taking donations of cash or through Sarah's Venmo.
2. Introductions.
- a) your name and if comfortable, your pronouns.
- b) do you feel comfortable talking about anything adoption?
- c) are there any sensitive topics you would like to avoid or note as specifically sensitive? (if you are uncomfortable during the meeting, feel free to message the event coordinator before meeting time)
3. Closing.
- a) take a picture if interested.
- b) follow us on meetup for future adoptee events
https://www.meetup.com/young-adult-adult-adoptees-madison-area-wi/ - c) we appreciate any feedback you can provide at
https://forms.gle/RfjbcgMCRyUNYmi6
