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Preparing for Heritage Travel | Ties Travelers Reflect | Hear From Our Team


Ties Program Participants Now Eligible to Receive Grants from CH/LSS!
Resources & Support, Ties Program Updates Autumn Ackerson 4/17/25 Resources & Support, Ties Program Updates Autumn Ackerson 4/17/25

Ties Program Participants Now Eligible to Receive Grants from CH/LSS!

Discover how Ties Program participants can now receive grant funding from CH/LSS to support heritage travel. Learn who qualifies, what the grants cover, and how to apply for this meaningful opportunity.

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Ties Travelers: Elizabeth’s Journey to Vietnam
Ties Travel Experience Autumn Ackerson 4/14/25 Ties Travel Experience Autumn Ackerson 4/14/25

Ties Travelers: Elizabeth’s Journey to Vietnam

Follow Elizabeth’s journey back to Vietnam with The Ties Program, where she reconnects with her roots, embraces cultural identity, and explores her birth country alongside fellow adoptees. A powerful heritage travel experience filled with reflection, growth, and community.

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Honoring Black History Month: A Commitment to Celebration and Support
Heritage & Cultural Connection, Resources & Support 2/23/25 Heritage & Cultural Connection, Resources & Support 2/23/25

Honoring Black History Month: A Commitment to Celebration and Support

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The Importance of Community and Connection for Adoptees
The Adoption Journey, Heritage & Cultural Connection 2/20/25 The Adoption Journey, Heritage & Cultural Connection 2/20/25

The Importance of Community and Connection for Adoptees

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We're Evolving: Introducing Our Revamped Logo
Ties Program Updates 2/17/25 Ties Program Updates 2/17/25

We're Evolving: Introducing Our Revamped Logo

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Love, Partnership, and the Adoption Journey: A Valentine’s Day Conversation with Tanya & Ben Kaanta
The Adoption Journey, Resources & Support 2/14/25 The Adoption Journey, Resources & Support 2/14/25

Love, Partnership, and the Adoption Journey: A Valentine’s Day Conversation with Tanya & Ben Kaanta

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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
Ties Travel Experience, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/24/25 Ties Travel Experience, Preparing for Birth Country Travel 1/24/25

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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Reflecting on 2024: My First Year Leading The Ties Program
The Adoption Journey 12/26/24 The Adoption Journey 12/26/24

Reflecting on 2024: My First Year Leading The Ties Program

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In Loving Memory of Becca Piper
Ties Program Updates 11/26/24 Ties Program Updates 11/26/24

In Loving Memory of Becca Piper

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Coming Home
The Adoption Journey 11/14/24 The Adoption Journey 11/14/24

Coming Home

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New Changes: A Letter from Our Owner on Our Rebrand
Ties Program Updates 6/6/24 Ties Program Updates 6/6/24

New Changes: A Letter from Our Owner on Our Rebrand

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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
Preparing for Birth Country Travel 5/1/24 Preparing for Birth Country Travel 5/1/24

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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Why Everyone Needs to Visit Tikal
Heritage & Cultural Connection, Ties Travel Experience 4/10/24 Heritage & Cultural Connection, Ties Travel Experience 4/10/24

Why Everyone Needs to Visit Tikal

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Dear Birthmother
The Adoption Journey, Adoptee Perspective 3/1/24 The Adoption Journey, Adoptee Perspective 3/1/24

Dear Birthmother

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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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