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The background is a soft blush pink with rounded abstract shapes. At the center is a circular photo of Paige standing outdoors by a wooden fence in a sandy paddock. She has wavy brown hair, wears a light green floral dress with puff sleeves, and holds a straw hat in her hand while smiling. Above the photo, the name “PAIGE” is written in bold, rounded pink letters with a brown outline. Below the image, text reads: “Youyang City, Chongqing, China to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.”

Adoptee spotlight: Paige

Youyang City, Chongqing, China -> Lancaster, Pennsylvania Hi, my name is Paige! I was born in Youyang City, Chongqing, China, and was...

Aug 17

The background is a light gray filled with scattered pink hearts. At the center is a photo of Rose taking a selfie, partially framed with a torn paper effect. She has long dark hair, wears a cream ruffled top, and has yellow sunglasses resting on her head. A small star tattoo is visible on her wrist as she rests her chin on her hand. Above the photo, the name “ROSE” is written in bold, serif black font. Below the image, text reads: “Hubei, China to Charlottesville, Virginia.”

Adoptee spotlight: Rose

Hubei, China -> Charlottesville, Virginia Hi, my name is Rose. I’m 19 years old and live in Charlottesville, Virginia. I was adopted when...

Jul 19

Share Your Story

You’re invited to share your adoption story, reflect on how adoption has shaped your life, or express your thoughts about your adoption journey.

Submissions are welcome through the contribution form. Girls Adoption Connect values every voice and looks forward to hearing from you!

Our Stories

Adoptee spotlight: Sonoma

Gansu, China -> Colorado, United States In June 2005, I was adopted from the Gansu province, in China, at a year old. My name changed...

Adoptee spotlight: Sophie

Guilin, Guangxi China --> Illinois, United States Hi, I’m Sophie, I am from Guilin, Guangxi China and I was adopted in 2006, when I was...

Adoptee spotlight: Jenna Lee Kim

Korea --> Pennsylvania, United States My name is Jenna Lee Kim, and I'm a transracial, transnational Korean adoptee who grew up in rural...

Adoptee spotlight: Sydney

Jiangxi, China --> Detroit, Michigan Hi everyone! My name is Sydney. I'm from Yihuang County in the Jiangxi province of China and was...

Unpacking Our Adoption

Discussing DNA testing amid 23andMe's bankruptcy filing

Téa, from Girls Adoption Connect, and Julia, f rom Una Visión Diferente , discuss the importance of reflecting and researching adoptee...

Thinking about my Finding Day 20 years later

By: Téa Tamburo I watched the clock change to midnight. It’s now Nov. 29, and my 20th birthday is officially over. Now, it’s the 20th...

Adoption Awareness

23andMe to be acquired by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

What you need to know about the 23andMe sale Slide Text Slide one: 23andMe to be acquired by Regeneron. What you need to know about the...

The Cradle’s responses to China ending international adoption

Response obtained from an email interview between Girls Adoption Connect and leadership from The Cradle. Responses have been lightly...