Join host Marcie Keithley as she welcomes Rev. Dr. Janine Myung Ja and Jeanette Yamamoto, known as the Vance Twins. Rev. Dr. Janine Myung Ja authored numerous books on the topic of adoption, including The Search for Mother Missing (Vance) and Adoption: What You Should Know (a.k.a. Adoption History 101: An Orphan’s Research). She also curated Adoptionland: From Orphans to Activists. She …
Top 10 Hidden Dangers of Falsified Birth Records for Adopted People. If someone doesn’t have a proper birth record or birth certificate, it can have profound, lifelong consequences, impacting their legal rights, access to opportunities, and overall well-being. Here’s a breakdown of what could happen: 1. Risk of Statelessness Without a birth certificate, a person may be unable to prove …
A message from the Vance Twins, compilers of Adoptionland: From Orphans to Activists and The Unknown Culture Club: Korean Adoptees, Then and Now: Dear Members, Reflecting on the amazing time we had at the Concerned United Birthparents (CUB) retreat in Kansas City, we still feel the impact of that powerful weekend. CUB, founded in 1976 by parents who have lost children …
