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Reflections from Vietnam: A Journey of Connection and Discovery
Ties Travel Experience, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 2/7/25 Ties Travel Experience, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 2/7/25

Reflections from Vietnam: A Journey of Connection and Discovery

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Is Your Citizenship Status Correct?
Resources & Support, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/29/25 Resources & Support, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/29/25

Is Your Citizenship Status Correct?

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Reflections from India: Discovering Roots and Building Bonds
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Reflections from India: Discovering Roots and Building Bonds

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How to Plan Your Heritage Journey
Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Resources & Support 1/15/25 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Resources & Support 1/15/25

How to Plan Your Heritage Journey

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When Private Travel Is Right
Preparing for Birth Country Travel 5/1/24 Preparing for Birth Country Travel 5/1/24

When Private Travel Is Right

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Six Reasons Why Group Travel Is (Usually) The Best Choice For Adoptees and Their Loved Ones
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Six Reasons Why Group Travel Is (Usually) The Best Choice For Adoptees and Their Loved Ones

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Questions Adoptees Should Ask When Choosing Travel Companions for a Heritage Journey
Heritage & Cultural Connection, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 4/19/24 Heritage & Cultural Connection, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 4/19/24

Questions Adoptees Should Ask When Choosing Travel Companions for a Heritage Journey

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8 Things to Know Before Starting a Birth Family Search
Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Resources & Support 2/23/24 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Resources & Support 2/23/24

8 Things to Know Before Starting a Birth Family Search

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International Adoption, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/23/23 International Adoption, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/23/23

Birth Country Connections and Their Impact -- The Heart of the Journey

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International Adoption, Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 10/14/17 International Adoption, Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 10/14/17

Community in its Most Authentic Version

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/28/17 Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/28/17

Questions of Identity, International Adoptees

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 6/22/16 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 6/22/16

Dual Identity: Blending In & Standing Out

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel 6/20/16 Preparing for Birth Country Travel 6/20/16

Meeting Foster Families & Other Caregivers

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 5/13/16 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 5/13/16

Belonging & Birth Country Travel

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Complexities: What Age is the 'Right' Age?
Preparing for Birth Country Travel 3/22/16 Preparing for Birth Country Travel 3/22/16

Complexities: What Age is the 'Right' Age?

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 12/3/15 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 12/3/15

My Story by Amanda Choi DeBow

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 12/1/15 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 12/1/15

A Journey Home by David Lantz

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 11/30/15 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 11/30/15

My Favorite Moment by Kathy Gallo

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Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 11/29/15 Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country 11/29/15

This is My Story by Jack Kurth

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Plan Ahead: Here's Why

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