AFAAD

Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora (AFAAD)

AFAAD :

• Is a social network for adopted and fostered adults to network and create lasting friendships, through local and international gatherings,
• Is a political network for adult adoptee activists, artists, policy/advocacy workers and researchers, (Providing consultation resources to adoption agencies, social work organizations)
• Provides updated information on upcoming adoptee-related and other African Diasporic community events,
• Provides Youth mentorship programs and activities for African Diasporic adopteed and fostered youth,
• Provides resources to surrounding communities interested in learning about the experiences and research of cross-cultural adoption,
• Contributes critical and groundbreaking interventions in African Diasporic scholarship,
• Is an international network providing support for adoptees between multiple African Diasporic sites.

Founded in 2006, the AFAAD is the first international organization of its kind that brings together adult adoptees and fosters from across the global diaspora. We are in the process of planning our first gathering in Oakland, CA November 7-9th, 2008.

For more information email: AFAAD Info

Visit our temporary website: AFAAD

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