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Together on the Journey

Together On The Journey (TRJ): Building Community and Empowering Families in Transracial Adoption

Our Vision
We envision a world where no transracially adopted person has to choose between parts of who they are—a world where race and adoption are not isolating experiences, but pathways to confidence, cultural pride, and authentic connection.

TRJ is creating a future where:
*Children grow up knowing they belong.

*Parents are equipped to parent across race with humility and understandin

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*Lifelong friendships and mentorships form, building an intergenerational network of support.

*Children see their hair, skin, and full selves as sources of pride, beauty, and power.

*Transracially adopted persons are valued as leaders, experts, and change-makers in their own narratives.

Our Mission
Through camp, community, and education, we equip families with the tools to navigate the complexities of adoption, race, and identity. We empower parents to challenge old paradigms, embrace lifelong growth, and show up for their children in deeper, more meaningful ways—so that no child feels alone in their experience. Above all, we ensure that transracially adopted children are fully seen, heard, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

A Future of Growth and Sustainability
We dream of a future where TRJ is not just an annual camp but a year-round resource for families, with regional gatherings, ongoing mentorship, and expanded programming. We are committed to securing sustainable funding so that financial barriers never prevent families from accessing our support. With the right resources, we can ensure TRJ remains a place of refuge, learning, and joy for generations to come.

TRJ is more than a camp—it is a commitment to walking together on the journey of transracial adoption. We invite you to join us in building a world where every transracially adopted child feels deeply known, loved, and celebrated.

Together, we connect.
Together, we grow.
Together, we thrive.

04/08/2026

We are moving this months TRJ Parent and Caregiver session to April 15th at 7:30-8:30 pm. Register for this session and others on our website calendar. Link In Bio

03/28/2026

We’re honored to welcome back to TRJ Camp 2026. As an adopted person and advocate, Bryan brings an amazing perspective on connection, healing,and what it really means to support adopted children. This is what our community is all about.
Camp registration is now open (link in bio)!

03/23/2026

Registration is OPEN 🎉

TRJ Camp 2026
Together on the Journey

Where community strengthens, culture grounds, courage stretches, and care sustains.

📍 July 30 - August 2 | Ohio University

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Limited to 40–45 families
⏳ This will sell out

Featuring Bryan Post + the TRJ community you know and love.

More presenters announced soon!

👉 Register now: [link in bio]

03/11/2026

✨ Camp Vibes are Calling! ✨
Whether you’re counting down the days until summer or just curious about what makes our family camp so special, tomorrow night is for you.

We’re bringing the magic of camp right to your screen for an evening of connection, growth, and high-energy fun. This isn’t just a hangout—it’s a chance to own your journey.

🗓️ The Details
What: All Family (parents and children) Year Round Session
When: Tomorrow, March 11
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Theme: Not Lucky. Learning.

Please register at https://bit.ly/Family-Session

02/14/2026

The Heart of Connection means making room for the whole story—including culture, history, difference, and joy. It is an honest, active practice that ensures no one part of a family’s identity has to disappear for the other to exist.

Try this with your family this week:
• Talk about it: Ask each other, "What is one thing you love about yourself?" or "Who was the first person you loved?".
• Practice it: Create a Family Love Playlist with songs that make you feel brave, connected, or calm.
• Celebrate it: Honor Black Excellence, Joy, and Resilience by reading a new story or trying a new recipe together,.

February Mantra: “Love grows here—and it makes space for every part of who we are.”

02/11/2026

❤️ Connection isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice.
In our upcoming year-long family program session, we’re diving deep into a theme that gets to the core of every healthy relationship: Love That Tells the Truth.

It’s easy to be kind, but it takes courage to be honest. Genuine connection happens when we move past the surface and lead with authenticity. Join us as we explore how to balance unwavering support with the "truth-telling" our families need to thrive.

🗓️ Join the Conversation
Topic: The Heart of Connection: Love That Tells the Truth

Time: Tonight, 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET

Where: Zoom

True connection is everything. Don't miss this chance to reset and refocus on what matters most.

🔗 Register or learn more at: togetheronthejourney.org

02/07/2026

Love Is Protection.

When the world brings constant, unabashed, very specific and harmful racism to Black and Brown people and it goes unchecked and unacknowledged, it can permanently impact transracially adopted children and young people.

This is why, in transracial adoption, love has to go beyond intention and affection.
Love has to fiercely protect.

Protect children from racism that can be macro from politicians and micro from family.
Protect them in schools where they are often misunderstood or unseen.
Protect their bodies, their minds, their spirits, and their sense of belonging.
Protect them by believing them when they name harm.
Protect them by showing up—consistently and courageously in systems and in communities.

This February, as Black History Month and Valentine’s Day intersect, we’re inviting families to move deeper into a love that acts.

💛 Together on the Journey Parent Session
🗓 February 11
⏰ 7:30 PM (ET)
💻 Virtual

This session is for parents and extended family members who want to better understand what protective love is for Black and Brown children entrusted to them through adoption—and how to practice it in real, everyday ways.

Registration is open at
👉 togetheronthejourney.org

Love is protection and the stakes have never been higher.

02/02/2026

Black History Month is a reminder that Black history is history. 🌍❤️

This month, let's focus on intentionality—supporting Black-owned businesses, reading stories from Black authors, and amplifying voices that need to be heard.

Drop a comment with a Black creator, business, or leader who inspires you! 👇🏾✨

01/20/2026

For transracial adoptees, the "silence" of parents regarding race isn't a neutral act; it is often felt as a failure to protect. To be a "friend" in MLK's sense, a parent must be an active, vocal participant in their child’s racial journey.

01/12/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW AT NOON! 🚨

This is your absolute last chance to join the Together on the Journey Year-Round Family Program's first session and experience the whole year of support, learning, and connection with our community.

Don't miss out on our launch session this Wednesday, January 14th!

➡️ Tap the link in bio to register before Tuesday at 12 PM ET! ⬅️

01/01/2026

Imani — Faith.

At TRJ, our Faith grows in community as we honor ancestry and the becoming of our children and families.

As we close Kwanzaa, we invite you to continue on the journey with us.

✨ Join us for our free Winter Pilot (Jan–Mar 2026)

Session I: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 7:30–8:30 PM ET

Mapping What Matters: Reclaiming the Calendar as a Tool for Connection in Adoptive Families

Facilitated by April Dinwoodie, TRJ Executive Director

👉 More information & register
https://www.transracialjourneys.org/year-round-family-program/

Address

26843 Detroit Road
Westlake, OH
44145

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://togetheronthejourney.org/, https://linktr.ee/TogetherontheJourney

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