Seeking guidance on mental health or trauma issues related to adoption?

This section provides resources that might be helpful to either adoptees or to the parent of an adopted child. Check back as resources will be updated periodically.

https://adoptionmosaic.com/: Adoption Mosaic provides a platform for compassionate, informed education, training and resources to the adoption constellation/community. Adoption Mosaic focuses on families and individuals by supporting them in making the most educated, informed and unbiased decision when it comes to their adoption needs. Adoption Mosaic also provides space where the adoption constellation/community feel valued, heard, understood and accepted as a full member of society, family and community.

https://www.orparc.org/. Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (OPARC) provides compassionate, trauma-informed, adoption-competent help. You can sign up to receive OPARC’s newsletter on the website. Some resources are available in Spanish.

https://adoptioncouncil.org/: The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) has become the nation’s top authority on adoption issues, including domestic infant adoption, international adoption, and adoption from foster care. NCFA is committed to being a lifelong trusted resource for adoptive families, adopted individuals, and birth families, as well as the professionals who serve them and the policymakers whose decisions impact them.