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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.

13/10/2026

This Thursday, Megan shares what she wished she’d known earlier about adopting in Hong Kong.

She and her husband started their adoption journey in 2019 and have since welcomed three children, all adopted locally. She’s been where you are; she’s familiar with the uncertainty and everything that comes after.

If you’re considering adoption, in the process, or have welcomed a child in the last nine months, this is the room to be in. Open to members and non-members.

Thursday, 15 Oct
7:30-9pm
Zoom - Register at the link in bio

08/10/2026

If you’re considering adoption, in the middle of the process, or have recently welcomed a child, this one’s for you.

Our next Waiting and Newly Adoptive Families virtual meeting is coming up, hosted by Megan Kincaid, an adoptive mum of three here in Hong Kong who has been navigating this journey since 2019. She’s been where you are, and she’ll be there to share, connect, and answer the questions you’re sitting with right now.

Open to members and non-members. Registration at the link in bio.

02/10/2026

Mae-Lee is an adult adoptee who now works as a counsellor supporting adoptees, third culture kids, and families built through surrogacy and donor conception.

This month, we welcomed her at our steering committee meeting as a guest observer.

We love when the people this community exists for help shape where it goes. The lived experience in that room makes everything we plan more grounded and more meaningful. 🫶

More events and resources in the works for our AFHK community. Stay posted here!

28/09/2026

Meet Becky✨She’s an adult adoptee whose connection with AFHK has spanned more than two decades and a member of our steering committee leading adult adoptee outreach.

After returning to Hong Kong in 2005, she found her way back to AFHK while supporting a family who had recently been matched. What began as a chance to reconnect became a lasting part of her life and a way to support other adoptees and families through her own experience.

From helping adult adoptees navigate access to their birth rights, to connecting with fellow adoptees across the world, her AFHK journey has always been about people, relationships, and creating a community where adoptees feel less alone.

We’re so grateful she found her way back to AFHK, and for all the heart and experience she brings with her. 🧸🧡

17/09/2026

Sessions 1 and 2 of our TBRI training have wrapped, and we had a full, engaged room.

Adoptive parents, adult adoptees, and professionals supporting families in Hong Kong spent two sessions with Janice Kwong digging into how children from hard places experience the world, and what parents can actually do differently as a result. That included some role play, with Janice demonstrating techniques and attendees practising responses with each other. The questions were good, the conversations were real, and people left with things they could use straight away.

One more session to go this Saturday! Stay tuned for the full recap coming soon.

14/09/2026

Join us for an evening filled with engaging conversations, laughter, and community spirit with fellow adoptive parents. Whether you’re a seasoned adoptive parent or new to the journey, your presence will enrich our gathering.

We look forward to seeing you!

When: Tuesday, 06 October at 7:00 PM
Where: Emmer Pizzeria & Café - No. 407, Level 4, Shop, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

RSVP at the link in comments.

09/09/2026

September is FASD Awareness Month. For adoptive families, this one matters.

Children who have spent time in foster care or institutional settings may have been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, and the signs don’t always look like what you’d expect. Difficulties at school, big emotional responses, trouble with cause and effect. These are often the brain working the way it learned to, not behaviour problems.

Swipe through for four things worth knowing, and find the full guide including how to connect with FASD-informed professionals in Hong Kong at the link below.

31/08/2026

A friend sent us a YouTube channel this month and we haven’t stopped thinking about it.
It’s called Origin 44 — run by 3 Japanese guys in their twenties who grew up adopted and decided to just… talk about it honestly. The questions they tackle are the ones adoptees actually carry. What they wish they knew about their birth parents. How they think about their own identity. What they’d say to other adoptees who are struggling. It’s candid, specific, and unlike almost anything else coming out of the adoption community in Asia.
Someone asked them what they think builds self-esteem in adoptees. Their answer was simple: information, the ability to process it, and the space in your mind to accept it.
For anyone raising an adopted child, or for adoptees who want to hear from others navigating the same questions, it’s a really worthwhile watch.

https://youtube.com/-yoshi?si=EapHjhCNTT6B8O18

25/08/2026

Another melt down where your child’s response feels bigger than the trigger?

For children who’ve experienced early trauma, separation, or loss, their reactions often come from a deeper place than the moment you’re seeing.

TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) is one of the most research-backed frameworks available for understanding why children from hard places behave the way they do, and what parents can actually do in those moments when nothing else seems to work.

📘 What: 3‑course TBRI training
👥 Who: Parents and those working with youth
📅 When: 12 & 19 September
📍 Where: Central Hong Kong. Register for location

Training will be led by Janice Kwong, one of only two licensed TBRI practitioners in the city and the only one who delivers it in both English and Cantonese.

Spots are limited - register to reserve your seat:https://tinyurl.com/4m784km5

AFHK has been supporting adoptive families across Hong Kong and Asia for over 32 years.

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. 🧡

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