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Discover Voices of Adoption by Reading Our FAQ

VOA

Learn more about Voices of Adoption by reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

What is Voices of Adoption?

Voices of Adoption (VOA) is a community-building group open to all adoptees 18+ internationally or domestically born, located anywhere in the world. VOA meets virtually via Zoom; this is a free event to all who register. It is hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, a Colombian adoptee & Adoptee Advocate; she is the Manager of Community Engagement at Spence-Chapin. 

VOA is a judgement-free zone, where all participants are expected to come in with an open mind, understanding that each adoptee has their own unique experience. Occasionally, there are themed discussions; often, the group runs as an open forum.

VOA is not a clinical space, but if an adoptee is looking for clinical services, Spence-Chapin has options available. 

 

 

Are non-adoptees – like adoptive parents or partners – able to participate in VOA?

No. While we value the interest of others connected to adoption, VOA is strictly an adoptee space. This creates confidence in those who join, knowing that this space is specifically for them and those who share the experience of being adopted. 

 

What if I am not personally connected to Spence-Chapin as an adoptee?

That is fine! All adoptees are welcome to join VOA, regardless of having a connection to Spence-Chapin.

 

What if I have never participated in a group of all adoptees – would this be for me?

We welcome you to join us for an event! Many people who have joined had never participated in an all-adoptee event before and have continued to return for each meeting. There are no expectations for participants to share – we welcome all to join and hear from their peers. 

 

 

How do I register?

Registration for upcoming VOA events can be found on our events calendar. We hope to see you there!

 

To find out more contact us at

212-400-8150 or email us at [email protected].

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Waiting Children Profiles

Thank you for your interest in adopting through Spence-Chapin! We are able to share the profiles of children who are considered to be the most in need and are waiting internationally to be matched with an adoptive family. The children featured on this page have been waiting for the longest to find families and consist of children who are older, part of a sibling group, or children with a diagnosed medical condition. In order to respect the privacy of these children, this page has been password protected.

Spence-Chapin takes the privacy rights of the children that we are seeking to place very seriously, and share the profile with you under the following conditions:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PASSWORD ACCESS
That you acknowledge and understand that

1. Misuse of the content, and/or linking to any sites that reflect practices that involve the sale, abduction, exploitation, or trafficking of children is strictly prohibited.

2. You have been given limited access to confidential information in the form of images that you will not disclose to any person or in any manner that is inconsistent with applicable policies and procedures of Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.

3. The confidentiality obligation shall continue indefinitely, including at all times after my association with Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.

4. You are not permitted to release, copy, distribute, or sell any of these images to third parties in any form.

5. Impermissible disclosure of the images may result in legal actions being taken against you, by or on behalf of that person.

6. You are doing this freely, voluntarily and with a full understanding of what you are agreeing to by entering/accessing this blog.

7. Thank you for your interest in providing a loving home for a waiting child! We look forward to connecting with you soon to continue discussing adoption paths at Spence-Chapin. We hope that you like us on Facebook, follow us on twitter, and keep up with our families through our adoption blog!

Warm regards,
The Adoption Team at Spence-Chapin

Phone: 212-400-8150
Email: [email protected]

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