Adoption Network Cleveland

Adoption Network Cleveland We are here every step of the way!

We support ALL who are impacted by adoption, including adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, kinship families, foster youth and alumni, foster parents and professionals throughout their journey.

🔵An Ethiopian Adoptee’s Journey Through Loss, Belonging, and Becoming with Rebka Lile🔵Coming up on Monday -- June 1st --...
05/30/2026

🔵An Ethiopian Adoptee’s Journey Through Loss, Belonging, and Becoming with Rebka Lile🔵

Coming up on Monday -- June 1st -- Rebka Lile will join our Monday Evening Speaker Series -- be there live for this virtual event from 8pm-9pm via Zoom!

ABOUT THIS EVENT
Rebka Lile was born in Ethiopia and spent the first ten years of her life in a tight-knit neighborhood in the capital of Ethiopia, surrounded by extended family, church, and community routines that shaped her earliest memories. After the sudden death of her father, she and her siblings were separated from their familiar world, moving between her grandmother’s home and multiple orphanages before she and her younger sister were adopted by an American family in Ohio. Navigating a new country, language, and culture while carrying unresolved grief and disconnection from her Ethiopian roots, Rebka grew up balancing the expectations of a white Midwestern family with the reality of being a Black girl whose earliest identity had been left behind. Now a pre-law student and founder of Abera Adoptee Coaching, she continues to explore the intersections of adoption, race, mental health, and belonging, and looks forward to sharing the ongoing healing journey that has emerged from her experiences in Ethiopia, in America, and in reconnecting with her family and homeland.

LEARN MORE & RESERVE YOUR SPOT ➡️ https://ow.ly/W1Vt50Yy99w

Have you seen our posts about going Over The Edge and wondered what this urban rappelling fundraiser is all about? Have...
05/30/2026

Have you seen our posts about going Over The Edge and wondered what this urban rappelling fundraiser is all about? Have you ALMOST completed the registration and then realized you had a question or two? Maybe you already HAVE registered but still have a few questions about how this event works.

If that sounds like you, join Sarah and Patricia for an upcoming INFO SESSION to get your questions answered!

The next info session will be held on Thursday, June 11 from 12pm-12:30pm via Zoom.
REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/PcwF50YZNKO

We will also have info sessions the following Thursdays @ 12pm via Zoom:
🧗 July 9
🧗 August 13 (this one is for last-minute questions prior to our August 22 event)

If you have questions but aren't able to attend an info session, no worries! Reach out to Sarah at [email protected] to set up an alternative time to chat.

It is not required for you to attend an info session in order for you to get registered. If you know you're ready to join our adventure, this is the link for you: https://ow.ly/5r7G50YZNKS

💙Membership Matters at Adoption Network Cleveland💙Opting to become one of our Members annually is an easy way to show yo...
05/29/2026

💙Membership Matters at Adoption Network Cleveland💙

Opting to become one of our Members annually is an easy way to show your support for the programs and services we provide at mostly free or very low cost to the unique community we serve.

And don't forget -- Membership has its PERKS:
⭐Borrowing privileges to our Resource Library of books and movies
⭐Knowing you are part of a community larger than yourself
⭐A voice in public policy issues affecting adoption and child welfare via our advocacy
⭐Membership/Benefits with a corporate partner, Century Federal Credit Union
⭐Priority registration on Family Social events with limited registration
⭐Subscription to our Hub newsletter

We also offer several different Membership options -- choose the one that works best for you! Learn more and get signed up (or renewed) here: https://ow.ly/ffeR50Z0oAl

☀️ICYMI: Our June Hub Newsletter!☀️In this edition.... 🗞️🗞️🗞️💙Some news & updates from Betsie Norris🤗 WELCOME Svetlana S...
05/29/2026

☀️ICYMI: Our June Hub Newsletter!☀️

In this edition.... 🗞️🗞️🗞️
💙Some news & updates from Betsie Norris
🤗 WELCOME Svetlana Sandoval to the team!
🫕JOIN US for our Annual Cookout on Saturday (hey, that's tomorrow!)
🌈MARCH WITH US in the Pride Parade on June 6th -- or volunteer at our table
💻Attend our next Adoption 101 (virtual) workshop on June 13th
🧗GET REGISTERED for Over The Edge!
✍️TWO NEW BLOG POSTS -- one about what it means to Go Over The Edge, the other about DYNAMIC DUOS and a great partnership with Cleveland Play House
🗣️OUR FINAL MONDAY EVENING SPEAKER SERIES before we take a break for the summer will be Monday, June 1st -- we hope you can join us to hear Rebka Lile's presentation
🫂ATTEND AN UPCOMING GENERAL DISCUSSION MEETING -- including an in-person one on June 11th and a Special Topic on Male Perspectives on Adoption Issues happening June 25
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 DETAILS ON FAMILY PROGRAMS -- including an outdoor location for Family Ties this summer and a special Horse Therapy Experience...AND MORE!

📌Read all about it here: https://ow.ly/hZ6A50Z5Eg2

🔥 The cookout is ON! 🔥There's still time to register! — our Annual Adoption Network Cleveland Cookout is happening THIS ...
05/29/2026

🔥 The cookout is ON! 🔥

There's still time to register! — our Annual Adoption Network Cleveland Cookout is happening THIS Saturday, May 30, 2–5pm at Red Oak Shelter in Garfield Park Reservation, and we want YOU and YOUR CREW there!

If you've ever been part of our community — as a program participant, volunteer, donor, board member, staff, community partner, or family member — this party is for you. Bring the whole crew!

Here's the deal:
🍔 We've got the drinks & main dishes covered
🥗 You bring a side or dessert to share
🎮 Games for the kids
🎶 Music & entertainment
❤️ All the community feels

BONUS: A special in-person General Discussion Meeting is happening right before the cookout for adults. Childcare provided for ages 2+. Bring a lawn chair! Register separately for the meeting at the link in our bio.

Come hungry. Come ready to have fun. Come as you are. 🙌

📅 May 30 | 2–5pm
📍 Red Oak Shelter, Garfield Park Reservation, Garfield Heights

Let us know you are coming - Register: https://ow.ly/t5Re50YH7bT

Thinking about adoption and not sure where to start? Join us for Adoption 101, an informative workshop designed to guide...
05/28/2026

Thinking about adoption and not sure where to start? Join us for Adoption 101, an informative workshop designed to guide you through the adoption journey.
Topics we’ll cover include:

• The Three Roads to Adoption (Private Infant Adoption, Public Waiting Child Adoption, and Transnational Adoption)
• Choosing an Adoption Provider
• Financing an Adoption
• Understanding that Adoption is a Lifelong Journey Including Insights from an Adoptive Parent Panel
Whether you are just beginning to explore adoption or ready to take the next step, this workshop will provide valuable information, real-life experiences, and a supportive environment for your questions.
Learn more here: https://ow.ly/M2TW50YXU4P

💬 Looking for a place to be heard and supported?Join us on Thursday, June 4 at 7 pm ET for a General Discussion Meeting,...
05/28/2026

💬 Looking for a place to be heard and supported?

Join us on Thursday, June 4 at 7 pm ET for a General Discussion Meeting, facilitated by JJ & Sandi.

Our General Discussion Meetings offer a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, receive peer support, and learn from others’ perspectives. With an open discussion format, these meetings welcome anyone connected to adoption or foster care—including adult adoptees, birth parents, siblings, adoptive parents, those with foster or kinship care experience, and individuals navigating DNA discoveries such as misattributed parentage or donor conception.

🤝 Come as you are, wherever you are in your journey. Your story matters.

👉 Register through our calendar: https://ow.ly/rWA550Z3jqX

🔵An Ethiopian Adoptee’s Journey Through Loss, Belonging, and Becoming with Rebka Lile🔵WE'RE JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY!! 💙On M...
05/28/2026

🔵An Ethiopian Adoptee’s Journey Through Loss, Belonging, and Becoming with Rebka Lile🔵

WE'RE JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY!! 💙

On Monday, June 1st, Rebka Lile will join our Monday Evening Speaker Series -- be there live for this virtual event from 8pm-9pm via Zoom!

ABOUT THIS EVENT
Rebka Lile was born in Ethiopia and spent the first ten years of her life in a tight-knit neighborhood in the capital of Ethiopia, surrounded by extended family, church, and community routines that shaped her earliest memories. After the sudden death of her father, she and her siblings were separated from their familiar world, moving between her grandmother’s home and multiple orphanages before she and her younger sister were adopted by an American family in Ohio. Navigating a new country, language, and culture while carrying unresolved grief and disconnection from her Ethiopian roots, Rebka grew up balancing the expectations of a white Midwestern family with the reality of being a Black girl whose earliest identity had been left behind. Now a pre-law student and founder of Abera Adoptee Coaching, she continues to explore the intersections of adoption, race, mental health, and belonging, and looks forward to sharing the ongoing healing journey that has emerged from her experiences in Ethiopia, in America, and in reconnecting with her family and homeland.

LEARN MORE & RESERVE YOUR SPOT ➡️ https://ow.ly/Eh1L50Yy94Z

Calling all Transnational Adoptees - Join us Tuesday, June 9th at 8:00 pm for this month's Transnational Adoptee Support...
05/28/2026

Calling all Transnational Adoptees - Join us Tuesday, June 9th at 8:00 pm for this month's Transnational Adoptee Support Group Meeting!

Our Transnational Adoptee Support Group Meetings are virtual, offering a safe space for transnational adoptees to explore the challenges and lifelong experiences shaped by adoption across borders. To ensure this space is centered on our shared yet nuanced experiences, we ask that only transnational adoptees attend.

Register through the calendar on our website - https://ow.ly/8AS850Z3jzC

It's THANK YOU THURSDAY! Join us in 👏👏👏 for our Corporate Partner Nurenberg Paris! We are so grateful for their partne...
05/28/2026

It's THANK YOU THURSDAY! Join us in 👏👏👏 for our Corporate Partner Nurenberg Paris! We are so grateful for their partnership and support 🤩.

Interested in learning more about our Corporate Partners program? Connect with Sarah at [email protected] or visit https://ow.ly/l0Cx50YIUyJ

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