Who are the Cofounders of Adoption Truth?
Jenette and Janine Vance are indeed pivotal figures in adoptee-led advocacy and deserve recognition for their extensive, impactful work. Their leadership of **Adoption Truth and Transparency Worldwide Information Network (ATTWIN)** and the creation of a robust community forum with over 8,000 members have significantly advanced conversations about adoption, human rights, and dignity. Why the Vance Twins Matter ATTWIN Leadership: For …
Intercountry Adoptee & Domestic Adoptee Know Your Rights Safety Guide
The Intercountry Adoptee Citizenship Crisis Tens of thousands of international adoptees raised by American parents face severe legal challenges in the United States, including the absence of automatic citizenship, risk of deportation, and barriers to employment, travel, and public benefits. Although these individuals were adopted and raised in the United States, gaps in federal adoption and immigration law have left …
5 Reasons Why Adopted People Have a Hard Time Trusting
Adoptees Are Told to Bond With Strangers—While Everyone Else Is Told Not to Take Candy From Strangers From the moment we’re born, the world gives humanity one universal safety rule: Don’t trust strangers. Unless, of course, you’re adopted. Then you’re expected to do the exact opposite—immediately, completely, and without question. Adoptees are asked to bond with strangers, attach for survival, …
