This page includes resources and information for adult adoptees.
Books Recommended by Adult Adoptees
- Adoption Unfiltered: Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Allies
- Let Us Be Greater: A Gentle, Guided Path to Healing for Adoptees
- Adoption is Both (children’s book)
Recorded Trainings
Attachment Difficulties: Supporting Parents as Kids Age A candid look at the attachment challenges that don’t disappear when adoptees grow up — and how parents and loved ones can navigate their own attachment experiences alongside their adult children.
The Intersection of Adoption and Addiction: An eye-opening exploration of why adoptees face a significantly higher risk of substance use and addiction — and why treatment options for this population remain critically underserved.
Practical Tip Sheets
Adoption Has No Age Limits: Adult Adoptions An exploration of adult adoption — why the need for family doesn’t end at 18, the most common reasons families pursue it, and a simple guide to the process.
Additional Links & Resources
- Wisconsin Family Connections Center Virtual Support Group: Adult Adoptees
- Wisconsin Adoptee Therapist Directory
If you have questions or need additional assistance, please reach out to our Resource Team at 800-762-8063 or info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org.
