What we’re about
Welcome! We are excited you've found this group and hope to continue growing this adoptee community!
This is a space run by adoptees for adoptees, meaning people that identify as an adoptee/have been adopted. If you also identify with other parts of the adoption triad (adoptee, guardian, first/birth family), you are still welcome to join and center your adoptee experiences in this space.
We will hold events a minimum of 4 times a year/once every 3 months so if you don't see anything posted check back later while we work through organizing.
Organizers
Sarah: transracial Chinese adoptee adopted at birth
Nicole: adoptee
Monica: adoptee
Safe Space Norms
- Don’t be a bigot (racist, sexist, transphobic, etc.). Those who do not comply will be asked to leave events/the group.
- Enter the space with an open mind as this is a group of highly varied experiences
- This is not a space with/for professional health care
- If you see or experience any discriminatory behavior, please alert a group organizer
Reach out if you have any questions!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Adoptee Aftershock Classic Arcade MeetupAftershock Classic Arcade, Madison, WI
Welcome! Aftershock is an arcade bar similar to IO. It's less popular but has many of the same games. I like it because it's a little quieter, but feel free to disagree with me after you meetup and try it out. ( aftershockclassicarcade.com )
It will be up to you if you want to purchase any food or tokens for games. You're also welcome to just hang out and chat!
Who is Invited to Attend
- Anyone over the age of 18
- Anyone who identifies as an adoptee (a person who is adopted). If you also identify as other parts of the adoption triad (adoptee, guardian, first/birth family), you are still welcome to join, but please center your adoptee experiences in this space.
Safe Space Norms
- Don’t be a bigot (racist, sexist, transphobic, etc.). Those who do not comply will be asked to leave events/the group.
- Enter the space with an open mind as this is a group of highly varied experiences
- This is not a space with/for professional health care
- If you see or experience any discriminatory behavior, please alert a group organizer
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time: 1pm
- Location: 1444 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
- Parking Notes: There is a parking lot in the back
- Meeting Spot: Bar area at the front of the building
Reminders
- We are taking donations of Cash or through Sarah’s Venmo
- Money goes to meetup charge for having the group: $178.99 charged twice a year (April to Oct) $30 raised so far this 6 month cycle
- Follow us on Meetup for future Adoptee Events in the Madison area: https://www.meetup.com/young-adult-adult-adoptees-madison-area-wi/
