What we’re about
Welcome to North & Central Michigan Adoptee Meetup! This group is dedicated to providing friendships, resources, and community for adult adoptees of all backgrounds. Whether you are a domestic, transnational, or transracial adoptee, our group is focused on creating a safe and inclusive space for adoptees to share their experiences, build connections, and empower one another. Join us to engage in meaningful discussions, educational events, and social gatherings that highlight the unique challenges and strengths of being an adoptee. Whether you are searching for your biological family, navigating the complexities of identity, or simply looking for a community that understands your journey, this group is here for you.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineInside The Adoption Paradox: Featuring Author, Jean Kelly Widner
OnlineInside The Adoption Paradox: Featuring Author, Jean Kelly Widner
Join Anna Sarkitova and author Jean Widener for a compelling conversation about Jean’s new book, The Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption Into Perspective, which weaves original research with nearly 100 personal stories to reveal the lived realities of modern adoption.
Jean will discuss how her own adoptee experience continues to evolve, what she learned through in-depth interviews across the adoptee constellation, and how these stories challenge and reshape society’s assumptions about adoption. Drawing on her work as a writer, marketing entrepreneur, and community advocate, Jean brings energy, clarity, and bold insight—making this a must-attend event for anyone ready to engage more honestly with adoption’s complexities.
AAOM Speaker Series, hosted by Anna Sarkitova Presented by the Adoptee Advocates of Michigan (AAOM)
This interview is part of our speaker series hosted by Anna Sarkitova, international adoptee, advocate, and proud Adoptee Advocates of Michigan board member. In each session, Anna will sit down with powerful authors, community leaders, and changemakers who are advancing justice, visibility, and equity for adoptees and their families.
The AAOM Speaker Series is part of our grassroots fundraising campaign in support of our activism, community building, educational and legislative outreach where we work hard to bring adoptee voices directly to the people, families, and policymakers who need to hear them. As a volunteer-run organization, your support helps us compensate our speakers and sustain these vital conversations within the community.
Whether you are an adoptee, a member of the adoption constellation, or a passionate ally, this series is a great opportunity to stay informed, get inspired, and support the voices that too often go unheard in adoption.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Suggested donation: $10 (or more if you are able)
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Can’t donate? Come anyway- your presence matters.
We can’t wait to see you.
— The AAOM Team2 attendees
•OnlineHow To Apply For Your Michigan Birth Information, Adoptee Workshop
OnlineHOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR MICHIGAN BIRTH INFORMATION
ADOPTEE WORKSHOP
This online workshop is designed for Michigan Adult Adoptees who are struggling to navigate the process of trying to get their birth information from the state of Michigan. This event is regularly hosted the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm EST.
Get help and expert advice on how to get the information you are looking for such as how to request and fill out forms or get a court order, who to contact, what questions to ask, etc.
Susan Christin is a founding member of Adoptee Advocates of Michigan and has facilitated more than 200 reunions between biological family members and adopted people through her service as a search angel. She has extensive experience in helping people get their information. Please RSVP if you can commit to attending.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 854 0250 8162
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(All donations go to support the work of Adoptee Advocates of Michigan)1 attendee
Past events
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