Our Mission
Adoption Network Cleveland connects and empowers individuals, organizations, and communities impacted by adoption and foster care, providing a source of healing for those in need since 1988.
Upcoming Events
A Journey Back to My Ancestral Roots with Adrian Vaillancourt
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET | Monday, April 7th
Adrian will share his personal journey as an adoptee, focusing on his reconnection with his roots in Peru. His narrative will delve into the emotional complexities of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of understanding one’s heritage. Adrian Carlos Vaillancourt is a transracial adoptee born in Huancayo, Peru, and raised in Quebec, Canada. Reconnecting with his roots, he has traveled extensively to Peru, learned Spanish, and volunteered in community projects. In 2022, he founded the Latin Adoptee Program to help Latin American adoptees reconnect with their heritage through cultural and language support.
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On the Blog
On March 5, 2025, three former foster youth—Jaleshia Brown, Adam Hassan, and Michael Outrich—testified before the Ohio Children and Human Services Committee in support of adding the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program to the pending Ohio Budget Bill.
I had moved to Korea as a lost and lonely man, struggling with life and not understanding how much my adoption weighed on me. But now, after everything I had experienced—meeting my biological mother, attending a transformative conference, and facing emotional truths I had avoided for so long—I was returning with a sense of renewal.
Mark your calendars and join us as we dive into these engaging conversations together! Your thoughts and stories are what make our meetings special.
