Professional Adoptees Network

Are you an adopted adult who works or volunteers within the field of adoption and/or child welfare? It’s time we reinvest in our own mental health. Let’s get together to talk, laugh, vent, maybe even scream about the emotional labor that goes into being a professional in this arena. Let’s face it…it ain’t easy. We want to know what’s on your mind and if there are any emotional landmines you, too, find yourself stumbling over. It will be a relaxed, open forum, where we can sit with each other as we navigate the intersections of our personal and professional lived experiences. 

Remember, this isn’t a panel, it’s not therapy..it’s an open conversation that will center our – adopted person – voices and experiences. No filters … just honesty. Sometimes, sitting with that honesty can be uncomfortable or unsettling. Sometimes it can be triggering. But we all need to unpack our baggage and we’d like this to be a space where everyone will feel comfortable doing that without fear of judgement or criticism. 

Our thought behind Professional Adoptees Network (PAN) is that being around those who get it shouldn’t be like panning for gold. Facilitated by Chester Jackson and Annette O’Connell.  Join us! Let’s talk!!

This event is ONLY for adopted adults who work or volunteer in the field of adoption/child welfare. 

2024 Dates:

January 17
February 21
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19 Juneteenth no work Reschedule for Tuesday, June 18th
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18

TO RSVP FOR PROFESSIONAL ADOPTEES NETWORKING:  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.

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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. 

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