Adoption Knowledge Affiliates
connecting individuals, families, and professionals in their adoption journey through lifelong education and support.
Support Groups
We offer a variety of free monthly support groups for adults across the constellation
Education Events
Webinars and panel discussions help us all increase our consciousness about the adoption constellation
Annual Conference
Our conference is an opportunity to connect and learn together
Who We Are
AKA was founded in Austin, TX in 1992 with a commitment to delivering education, connection, and support to all members of the adoption community, originally identified as “the adoption triad.” We are a grassroots nonprofit with a 501c3 IRS designation.
AKA was born out of the need for adoptee and birth parent voices and experiences to be heard and recognized and for all parts of the adoption constellation to be better understood by one another, as well as by adoption policy makers and the general public. The goal is to create connection, education, and support via dialogue.
AKA was and is committed to shining a light on the losses and complexities associated with adoption for all parties involved – adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents – we more recently expanded the same commitment to the foster care, donor conceived, and DNA discovery communities. We have also been educating and providing CEUs to therapists, social workers, and others serving the adoption and foster care communities since our inception in 1992.
Upcoming Events
Thank You to the Austin Community Foundation and the Myer Family Charitable Foundation Fund
for grants that help us support, educate, and connect with the adoption community.
Support AKA
Get Involved
Volunteer with one of our committees (education, conference, fundraising, communications), as a peer support group leader, or commit to board leadership. Your time and talents can benefit the adoption community.
Membership
Support AKA and receive discounts to events and exclusive access to our YouTube archive.
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Donate
One time or monthly donations help fuel trauma-informed programs, support groups, and advocacy that strengthen lives touched by adoption.
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