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Have you ever been told or made to feel like you’re Just an Adoptee? If so, then have we got the space for you! The fourth Wednesday of the month is, currently, set aside for Just Adoptees.

Facilitated by our HelpLine Coordinator, Chester Jackson , and our Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator, Annette O’Connell, “Just Adoptees” is a peer led adoptee-centric support group just for adopted adults. We believe being adopted can come with complexities that only another adopted adult can understand. Our goal is to let every adopted person know they aren’t alone and the way they feel is normal for a not normal situation. This isn’t therapy – it’s better! It’s a group designed to be a “safe space” for adopted adults to gather and share experiences regarding their adoption experience without judgement or expectations. 

“Just Adoptees” empowers adopted adults by allowing their voices to be elevated. This brings encouragement, a sense of community, support and a launching pad in finding their voices as they navigate their  experience…together. 

Come hang with Just Adoptees and share feels, laughter and experiences with people who will understand.

 

CHANGE OF DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

Due to the proximity of pur scheduled dates to Thanksgiving and Christmas, our November and December dates have been changed.
We will meet on:

Wednesday, November 29th at 6:30 PM
and 
TUESDAY, December 19th at 6:30 PM

 

2024 Dates:

January 24

February 28

March 27

April 24

May 22

June 26

July 24

August 28

September 25

October 23

November 27th Rescheduled  for Tuesday, November 26th

December 25th Rescheduled for Thursday, December 19th

 

 

 

Register Now for Access, Link Instructions and Email Reminders to Join!

TO RSVP FOR JUST ADOPTEES MEETINGS:  Please fill out the form below and click SUBMIT.   If, after submitting the form, you do NOT land on a new confirmation page, then your form DID NOT go through. Please check the form and fix any of the red highlighted areas, then submit again.  You WILL have an automated email from AFFCNY. They often get stuck in spam. Please search for it and follow the instructions on the confirmation page and email to access the event on the AFFCNY Network.

Once you have registered, we use MailChimp, our email communication system, to send out links, materials, updates and vital information.  If you have UNSUBCRIBED from our list, then you have BLOCKED the SYSTEM and it will not allow us to send out the information that you need. If you are unsure, you can opt in here.  If you know you have unsubscribed,  please RE-SUBSCIBE to our newsletter here.

 

 

The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York programs and services are of no charge to families, every dollar donated helps us bring these needed support groups, trainings and events to the families that need it. 

Your generous gift allows us to continue and expand vital Coalition programming like this!