The Ties Program

08/26/2026

Ties Together: Monthly Chat is back for September! 🗓️ Join us for an hour of connection, reflection, and community with adoptees and loved ones.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/TiesTogetherSignUp

This month’s theme - Learning as We Grow: Exploring Growth Edges in Adoption Conversations

Adoption conversations can bring up moments where we’re challenged to learn, reflect, and see things differently. This month, we’ll explore those “growth edges” with curiosity, openness, and compassion while making space for meaningful conversation and connection.

What to expect: gentle prompts, space to share (or just listen), and a community that gets it. 💛 We’ll be hosting two intentional spaces: an adoptee-only chat and a parent/loved one chat.

08/25/2026

You might know Ties for our heritage trips, but that’s just the beginning. ✈️

We’re so much more than travel. We create community, amplify adoptee voices, host educational programs and events, make space for hard conversations, support adoptees and their loved ones, and so much more.

Because getting on a plane is only one part of what we do. ❤️

Want to see everything Ties has to offer? Head to our website to explore our programs, resources, upcoming events, and ways to get connected: thetiesprogram.com

08/24/2026

There’s nothing quite like seeing a Ties trip through the eyes of someone who experienced it firsthand. ❤️

One of our travelers, Elizabeth Davis, captured their experience on video, from the places we visited to the moments, connections, and memories made along the way.

We’re so grateful when our travelers share their stories and give others a glimpse into what a Ties trip is really like.

🎥 Watch their full travel vlog below and see the journey for yourself! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbB-XVEtE5E

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08/20/2026

We’ve welcomed so many new faces to the Ties community lately, so we thought it was time for a little introduction! 👋💛

Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re all about, featuring our India Ties Program and our amazing Executive Director, Tanya Kaanta Tanya Kaanta ! 🇮🇳

From heritage travel and connection to community, support, and creating space for adoptees to explore their stories, Ties is here to help adoptees feel connected to where they come from and to one another.

Whether you’ve been part of our community for years or you’re brand new here, we’re so glad you’re here! 🫶

08/19/2026

Summer was a busy one for Ties! ☀️ From conferences and heritage camps to community gatherings and meetups, we had the opportunity to connect with so many incredible people across the adoptee community.

Here’s where TIES showed up this summer:

📍 Boston Meet Up | May 17
📍 OKA Gathering | May 18–22
📍 Chinese Adoptee Collective Conference | May 22–25
📍 African/Caribbean Heritage Camp | June 4 -7
📍 Latin American & Indian/Nepalese Heritage Camp | June 11 -14
📍Korean Heritage Camp | June 18 - 21
📍 KAAN Conference | June 19–21
📍 SEAPI Heritage Camp | July 19 –12
📍 China Heritage Camp II | July 23–26
📍 BIPOC Adoptee Voices Conference | July 23–26

We’re so thankful for every conversation, connection, and community we found along the way. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us, shared space with us, and helped make this summer so meaningful. 💛

Community is at the heart of what we do, and we’re already looking forward to where it takes us next!

Adoption Mosaic BIPOC Adoptees KAAN Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families AIRE adopteesofsouthamerica Adoption Education & Adoptee Advocacy Adoptees with Guatemalan Roots 재외동포청(동포청) chinese adoptee collective

08/13/2026

At Ties, we’re always keeping it kinda chic 💜

08/07/2026

The first few days of our Moldova Ties journey have already been filled with so many meaningful moments and memories 💛🇲🇩

This year is especially bittersweet. It’s our first, and likely our last, Ties journey to Moldova, which makes every conversation, every connection, and every shared experience feel even more meaningful.

We’re soaking in every moment with this incredible group and feeling so honored to be part of their stories. 🇲🇩✨

If there’s a birth country you’ve always dreamed of visiting and you already have a group interested in traveling together, we’d love to hear from you! We also invite you to explore the other countries we currently offer. Your journey back to your birth country may be closer than you think. 💛 🔗 thetiesprogram.com/heritage-tours

08/04/2026

And just like that, our Paraguayan Ties trip has come to an end 💜✈️🇵🇾

What an incredible journey it has been. From exploring Paraguay and learning more about the country and culture to sharing meaningful moments, making new connections, and creating memories that will stay with us long after we return home, this trip has been truly unforgettable.

We are so grateful for everyone who made this experience so special and for the adoptees and loved ones who trusted us to be part of such a meaningful journey. Until next time, Paraguay 💜

Want to learn more about our Paraguayan Ties trip? Visit our website to learn more about this incredible journey and our upcoming programs: thetiesprogram.com/paraguayan-ties-heritage-tours

07/31/2026

🚨 A message for the U.S. intercountry adoptee community 🚨

The Adoptee Rights Law Center has issued a travel advisory urging intercountry adoptees to avoid domestic travel in the US unless:
1️⃣ Your travel is absolutely necessary, AND
2️⃣ You are traveling on a valid U.S. passport.

This isn't meant to create panic. It's a reminder that many adoptees continue to face legal vulnerabilities that most people never have to think about. If you're an adoptee, please take a few minutes to read the advisory in full so you understand how it may apply to your situation before making travel plans.

This is also a powerful reminder of why adoptee rights advocacy remains so critical. No adoptee should have to question their legal status, citizenship, or ability to safely travel because of circumstances completely outside of their control.

Please read the full advisory, stay informed, and share it with the adoptees and loved ones in your community. Awareness can make all the difference. 💛 https://bit.ly/ARLCAdvisory

07/30/2026

What a weekend. 💜

We had an incredible time at the BIPOC Adoptee (BIPOC Adoptees) Voices Conference in Portland and left feeling so full from the conversations, connections, and community we experienced. It was an honor to meet so many adoptees, loved ones, and advocates who are working to create spaces where adoptees can feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shared a piece of their story, asked questions, or simply said hello. We’re so honored to be part of this community. A special thank you to Autumn Autumn Ackerson and Liz 권리즈Liz Kwon for representing Ties throughout the weekend. 🤗

We’re also incredibly thankful to the organizations we had the opportunity to collaborate with throughout the weekend. Thank you to Adoption Mosaic Adoption Mosaic , AIRE Roots AIRE , Adoptees of South America adopteesofsouthamerica , and Rewriting Adoption Adoption Education & Adoptee Advocacy for partnering with us to host meaningful events that brought people together. Community is stronger when we build it together, and we’re left better to have shared this weekend with each of you.

Until next time, Portland. 💜