April 29th, 2025 at 7 PM CST/8 PM EST

Hosted by Ties Executive Director, Dr. Tanya Kaanta, this virtual workshop provides an overview of adoptee identity formation that is dynamic in nature and on-going throughout one’s lifetime. Based on Dr. Kaanta's dissertation research, this interactive webinar will invite participants to apply the model to varying milestones (big and small) throughout one’s lifetime.

This webinar is offered on a donation basis, with all proceeds benefiting the Gift of Identity Fund— a grant program that helps make heritage travel more accessible for adoptees and their loved ones. Your contribution directly supports meaningful return-to-birth-country experiences and the lifelong impact of identity exploration.

May 7th, 2025, 2025 at 7 PM CST/8 PM EST

Hosted by Program Manager Sarah Kurtzahn and Korean Adoptees, Matt Kurtzahn and TK Rojales, this webinar explores both the untold and frequently repeated parts of adoptee narratives. Topics covered will include the impact of narrative burden, cultural discourse on adoption, and how to create supportive environments that honor the adoptee journey. 

This webinar is offered on a donation basis, with all proceeds benefiting the Gift of Identity Fund— a grant program that helps make heritage travel more accessible for adoptees and their loved ones. Your contribution directly supports meaningful return-to-birth-country experiences and the lifelong impact of identity exploration.

May 8th - May 9th, 2025 - Hyde Park, NY

For almost four decades, the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York’s annual statewide conference has provided an opportunity for foster/kinship care/adoptive parents to be inspired, network and learn about the latest in the field. Aimed at parents and professionals alike, the conference brings leaders in the child welfare field to New York and offers a variety of topical workshops designed to deepen the knowledge of attendees, help to form connections with other parents and professionals and give attendees tools they can bring home and share in their community. Nationally-known plenary speakers and workshop presenters share their knowledge and expertise to help participants gain perspective, increase skills, and learn to appreciate the positives.

June 12-15, 2025 - Fraser, CO

We’re excited to share that Ties staff will be presenting at this year’s Korean Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families.

HCAF is an incredible post-adoption resource dedicated to promoting healthy adoption, racial, and ethnic identities in transracial, transnational, and domestic adoptees — all while fostering a strong sense of belonging through powerful programming and community.

We’re honored to be part of it and look forward to sharing, connecting, and learning alongside so many of you.

Hope to see you there!

June 19-22, 2025 - Fraser, CO

We’re excited to share that Ties staff will be presenting at this year’s Latin American Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families.

HCAF is an incredible post-adoption resource dedicated to promoting healthy adoption, racial, and ethnic identities in transracial, transnational, and domestic adoptees — all while fostering a strong sense of belonging through powerful programming and community.

We’re honored to be part of it and look forward to sharing, connecting, and learning alongside so many of you.

Hope to see you there!

June 20 - 22, 2024 - Atlanta, GA

The KAAN 2025 Conference will take place at The Grand Hyatt in Atlanta, GA, on June 20-22. The theme this year is Growth and Change. As always, we offer an adoptee-only track alongside our general breakout sessions, which are open to all. We also offer programs for adults and youth (ages 8-17). All are welcome, including adoptees, birth families, family members (adoptive parents, spouses/partners, siblings and children of adoptees), service providers, and Korean Americans. We look forward to seeing you there!

July 10-13, 2025 - Fraser, CO

We’re excited to share that Ties staff will be presenting at this year’s Indian/Nepalese Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families.

HCAF is an incredible post-adoption resource dedicated to promoting healthy adoption, racial, and ethnic identities in transracial, transnational, and domestic adoptees — all while fostering a strong sense of belonging through powerful programming and community.

We’re honored to be part of it and look forward to sharing, connecting, and learning alongside so many of you.

Hope to see you there!