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Supporting adoptive families in Hong Kong at all stages through education, connection & advocacy.

Adoptive Families of Hong Kong (AFHK) is a non-profit organization with people from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds, brought together by the common bond of adoption or fostering. Formally established in 1993, informally active since the 1980's, the organization provides resources, information, support and social activities to adoptees and families at all stages of the adoption process and foster care process, as well as the professionals who work with them.

19/08/2026

The family tree assignment is still a thing. So are the nosy classmates, the emotional crash after the first week, and the quiet worry that your child will be put on the spot before you’ve had a chance to prepare them.

Back to school is a lot for any family. For adoptive families, it comes with a few extra layers.

These 6 strategies come straight from adoptive parents in our community. Practical, specific, and worth having in your back pocket before term gets into full swing.

What worked for your child? Drop your own tips in the comments. This community’s best advice comes from the parents living it. 🧡

17/08/2026

Last week, AFHK Chair Louise and External Relations & Waiting Families Coordinator Vivian hosted our steering committee and volunteers for dinner. This group gives their time to AFHK because they know from the inside what adoptive families need. Every person at that table is either an adoptive parent, an adult adoptee, or closely connected through social services support to adoptive families. They’re here building a community shaped by their own experiences to help the journeys of others.

There’s something quietly powerful about that. The people holding this community up aren’t observers, they’re in it.

Lots of laughter, good food, summer updates, and a shared excitement for what’s ahead for AFHK. I left feeling grateful for this group, for what we’re creating together, and for our AFHK families locally and around the world who remind us every day why this matters. - Louise, AFHK Chair
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03/08/2026

Has your child ever melted down over something tiny - the wrong cup, a change in plans, leaving the playground? These “small” moments can feel huge for kids whose early experiences shaped how their bodies respond to stress.

Trauma‑informed practice helps us see behaviour through the lens of what a child has lived through. It shifts the question from “Why are you acting like this?” to “What happened that makes this moment feel unsafe?”

Safety, predictability, connection, and regulation help children come back to calm.

Read through the slides to learn why trauma awareness matters and why learning these tools can transform everyday moments at home.

Want to learn more? See training opportunities at our link in bio.

Sources: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Australian Childhood Foundation, UK Trauma Council, CDC ACEs, and TBRI® by Dr. Karyn Purvis & Dr. David Cross.

22/07/2026

Our AFHK Waiting & Newly Adoptive Parents group met for dinner this month. Over two hours of real conversation, shared questions, and the kind of honesty that only happens when you’re with people who truly get it.

Catherine and Jyoti, both long‑time adoptive parents and AFHK committee members, were there to offer guidance, encouragement, and heartfelt support.

If you’re considering adoption or have recently welcomed a child home, you have a support system here with AFHK! We walk this journey with you. 🧡

Keep an eye on this page for our upcoming events calendar.

20/07/2026

Many parents tell us that once they understand the trauma layers, the next question is: “So what do we do now?”

AFHK is hosting this TBRI® training, led by one of our own licensed practitioners, to give families practical tools that help children feel safe, steady, and connected, especially when early separation, transitions, or big emotions make everyday life harder than expected.

Parents who attend often say, “I wish I learned this sooner. Everything makes more sense now.”

If you’re ready to learn strategies you can use at home, school, and in daily routines, registration is now open.

TBRI® Training — 3 sessions over 1.5 days
📅 12 & 19 September
📍 Central Hong Kong
🧡 Open to all adoptive families
🔗 Register via link in bio

13/07/2026

Many adoptive parents tell us they wish someone explained this earlier. Because once you understand what’s underneath behaviour, everything starts to make sense.

Adoption trauma begins with the deep, early loss children experience when they’re separated from their birth mother. That early break in safety and connection shapes how a child learns to trust and regulate.

Adoption trauma is layered. Early separation, relational stress, cultural loss, and societal narratives all influence how children feel and behave. Many responses are subtle: hypervigilance, shutdown, big emotions, people‑pleasing, or fear of abandonment. These are nervous‑system patterns, not misbehaviour.

For Asian and transracial adoptees, identity, belonging, and racial experience add additional layers. When caregivers understand what’s underneath behaviour, they can respond with attunement, predictability, and co‑regulation.

Follow along as we unpack more of what helps children feel safe, connected, and understood. 🧡

Sources: Purvis & Cross (TBRI, TCU Institute of Child Development); Australian Childhood Foundation; Dr. Howard Bath; Hong Kong Polytechnic University; BPAR.

09/07/2026

Meet Jyoti — a recent addition to our steering committee. Her AFHK journey began during her family’s adoption process in 2022.

Originally from the hills of Uttarakhand and now happily rooted in Hong Kong, Jyoti brings the same openness and resilience she’s shown in her own adoption journey to the families she supports today. As a mother of two - one by birth and one through adoption - she understands both the complexities and the joy that come with building a family in different ways.

Her motivation to serve with AFHK comes from lived experience, and from moments learning alongside other parents and adoptees, especially around identity and root tracing.

We’re grateful for Jyoti and for every volunteer who helps make AFHK a community where families feel seen, supported, and never alone. 🧡

Tell her “hi” below; she’d love to meet all of you!

01/07/2026

UK families - We hope you will join us on 12 July at London Jubilee Gardens!

A little glimpse of what we’re looking forward to…kids playing, parents connecting, and a relaxed morning together for our adoptive families.

It’s free, open to adoptive families, and you don’t need to be an AFHK member. Send this to a friend!

Please register at the link in our bio so we know how many families to plan for. 🎡🛝

25/06/2026

Last week a group of our AFHK parents sat down for dinner and did what parents in this community do best…talked honestly about the hard stuff.

The wait, the paperwork, the school decisions. Whether you can keep your child’s birth language alive when no one at home speaks it. What it actually feels like when the match finally comes after all that uncertainty and suddenly everything is real and immediate and yours.

No agenda, no presentations. Just parents who get it, sharing their experiences, their complex questions, and the journey together.

If you’ve never been to one of our socials, this is what you’re missing. Keep an eye on our page for the next one!

Tag an adoptive parent in HK who needs this community.

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day! We honor the unwavering love, patience, and strength of fathers — biological, adoptive, foster, and every man who steps into the role of provider, guide, and role model. Your dedication transforms lives and builds families rooted in compassion and understanding.

At AFHK, we are privileged to support fathers on this journey offering education, community, and a network of resources to help you thrive. Whether you’re navigating the adoption process, building bonds, or seeking guidance, you’re never alone.

Thank you for showing that fatherhood is about heart, not just biology. 🧡

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